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JUNE 26-J ULY 25, 2015

An Extraordinary International Travel THE OF Immersion Opportunity LIVING IN

Florence, page 3 Do you dream of waking up each in ? Of immersing yourself in another culture? Perhaps you've even considered moving or retiring abroad? Then this program is for you! AHI’s four-week International Lifestyles Explorations program is not for the average tourist. This incomparable introduction to living abroad is designed for curious explorers who want to broaden their horizons and experience truly immersive living in a foreign country. Travel experts have meticulously planned this pioneering program, which includes intensive language instruction, an educational lecture series and excursions to the picturesque Letter 2 Italian Mealtime, page 4 Tuscan towns of , Colle di Val d’, , 3 , , as well as the Castello di Monsanto winery in and two of Florence’s Florence 3 prized , the Gallery and the Program Highlights 3 Accademia. ample free time to explore your treasured new home, the birthplace of the Language Lessons . & Lifestyle Guides 4 Both first-time students of Italian and those Extracurricular Activities 4 who simply want to refresh their skills will appreciate the language instruction provided Extra Credit 4 four days a week by an instructor we call your Italian Mealtime 4 Lifestyle Guide. This guide will help you take the language out of the classroom and into the The Tuscan Pantry 5 streets of the , exposing you to the cultural The Tuscan Cellar 5 Masters of the Renaissance, page 8 nuances of the locals and allowing you to exercise your newly acquired or enhanced language skills. Program Overview 6 Unlike other, more rigid travel programs, you can Exciting Excursions to tailor this experience to your desires. Explore the Must-See Treasures 7 buzzing piazzas and rolling countryside at your own pace. Dine in restaurants that no tourist could hope to stumble Masters of the upon. Buy your own groceries at an outdoor market. Take Renaissance 8 in a music or theater performance. Develop an enduring Accommodations 9 camaraderie with the locals and your fellow travelers. Our AHI Travel team will be available to help you in any way, but Included Features this life-changing journey is yours to mold. & Pricing 10

800-323-7373 1 Dear Alumnae/i and Friends, Join us for a month in Florence, a city pulsing with culture, charm and an aura of life well lived. Whether or not this is your first time living abroad, you will feel right at home in Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets and stop for a cappuccino on the picturesque Piazza del Duomo before your morning language lesson. Step off the beaten tourist path to feast on inimitable Florentine steak, hearty soups, succulent local and mouth-watering gelato. Learn about the city’s history and its incredible collection of cultural monuments, from the 11th- century Romanesque cathedral to the and crafted by the fathers of the Renaissance. Enjoy the camaraderie

Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistry of traveling with a group and, during your free time, feel the thrill of making your own discoveries! We have arranged for exclusive private accommodations in a fully furnished residential hotel that was originally a 16th- century . Your home away from home is situated on quiet Via delle Mantellate, just blocks from Florence’s historic , a UNESCO World Heritage site. Don’t miss this groundbreaking program. AHI Travel has done all the legwork so all that’s left is fun, learning and adventure. Space is limited, so make your reservations today! Best regards, Please call AHI Travel at 1- 800-323-7373 with ques - tions regarding this tour.

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Wendy Greenfield Above: Inspirational views of Florence | Below: Italian musician Executive Director Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association

2 800-323-7373 PROGRAM Experience HIGHLIGHTS • Groups are limited to daily life in 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience. Tuscany • Enjoy four weeks’ fully furnished and accommodations in a historic palace that has become adept been renovated to offer modern amenities, and comfortable including a kitchenette, cable television and free in a different Wi-Fi, situated near the heart of Florence. language and • Learn Italian and explore Tuscan culture, history, culture. art and cuisine with your Lifestyle Guide, an Tuscany instructor from your TUSCANY FLORENCE language school in Florence. The fifth largest of Italy’s 20 , Tuscany is The capital city of Tuscany, Florence is a veritable world-renowned for its gorgeous, hilly landscapes, open-air , an urban masterpiece spread over • Attend an Italian centuries-old traditions and marked influence on the of the River . It is often named Italy’s cooking demonstration, European art and culture. most beautiful city thanks to an explosion of creative as well as a tour and The ’s heritage stretches over almost three genius that spawned the Renaissance between the tasting at a Tuscan millennia. Tuscany was settled sometime after 1000 14th and 16th centuries, leaving the city laden with a winery. B.C. by the Etruscans, whose origins are unknown, wealth of fine art and stunning architecture. • Additional cooking though historians have pieced together the ancient During your first full day in Florence, embark on a classes are available. through found artifacts, mostly in tombs. walking tour of your new home led by an expert guide. • Embark on included The Etruscans were the first in Italy to organize Learn the history of the emblematic Il Duomo, admire group excursions to two their society within a political framework, and the the cupola of the di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence museums, the reverberations of these early settlers have been felt visit the spectacular bronze of the , Castello di Monsanto throughout Tuscany’s political, cultural and religious stroll over the Arno on the fabled Ponte Vecchio and winery in Chianti and history. sip espresso at a café on the Piazza della . the historic Tuscan The Romans gained control over the region Florence’s timeless beauty awaits! towns of Siena, Colle di around 400 B.C., and except for the construction of Siena Val d’Elsa, Cortona, public works like roads and aqueducts, Tuscany was , Lucca and San little altered for centuries. The region awoke in the Gimignano. 12th century, when new towns and the rise of trade • Every week, gather with and industry brought fortune, political upheaval and your fellow travelers for a cultural Renaissance. After three tumultuous dinner and camaraderie. centuries of rule by the Medici family, Tuscany’s • Meet local Florentines to politics were overtaken by the Lorraine dynasty, who learn more about the ushered in a period of prosperity and peace. After a Italian lifestyle. brief stint as part of the French empire, during which • Try life abroad as you Lucca was ruled by Bonaparte’s sister, equip yourself to live Tuscany adhered to the . It has since UNESCO independently in Italy. become a favorite destination of worldly travelers The Historic Centre of Florence, the Historic Centre of seeking fine culture, hearty cuisine, world-renowned San Gimignano and the Historic Centre of Siena are wine and friendly conversation. UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program. 800-323-7373 3 Upper: Language Class STUDENT LIFE IN FLORENCE Below: Daily life in Florence Parli Italiano? This program includes 48 hours of Italian instruction at one of the city’s distinguished language education institutions. Engage in intensive language instruction combined with an immersion experience in Italian lifestyle, customs, art, history and cuisine, courtesy of our experienced Lifestyle Guides . The program is designed to go beyond the textbook and the Did you classroom to foster cultural understanding through know? authentic experiences that impact individuals as students and as world citizens. Dante’s “,” Held Monday through Thursday mornings, your an epic poem composed 16 three-hour language classes are small and tailored between 1308 and his to your skill level, guaranteeing individual attention and death in 1321, was written a comfortable progression through the lessons. You will not in , as was complete a skills assessment before you arrive in Florence in addition to a placement test on the first traditional for literature day of class. Everyone from beginners to Italian majors at the time, but in the will develop their skills and put them to use in the city language spoken by with the help of your highly qualified Lifestyle Guide, Florentines. This helped a native Italian speaker. establish their as the basis for modern Italian. Extra credit Cooking class: Learn to create the sumptuous flavors of Tuscan Extracurricular cuisine, notable for its simple, wholesome ingredients and straightforward techniques, during a two-part series of optional Activities cooking classes. Try your hand at a variety of dishes, meant to be To complement your studies drizzled with local oil and served alongside delectable Tuscan wines, and expand your under - as you create lasting memories and foster your passion for Italian standing of Tuscan culture cooking. What better souvenir from your time in Florence than a and history, AHI is offering repertoire of authentic Tuscan recipes? several exclusive lectures (Extra Credit option is available at an additional cost.) that are included in the price of your program. Feed ITALIAN MEALTIME your hunger for knowledge typically begin their day with coffee, specifically espresso or cappuccino, and a cornetto or brioche — as you join cultural experts a jam-, custard- or chocolate-filled pastry. for the following education - Pranzo, lunch, may consist of a panini, a high-quality sandwich packed with fillings, or a tramezzini, the less expensive equivalent made with pre-made sliced bread. Toste, toasted sandwiches, are also popular, al discussions, followed by especially filled with cheese or ham with tomato. Snacks include focacce, oven-baked pastries topped with related excursions: cheese or tomato, or filled with spinach, fried offal or meat; arancini or suppli, deep-fried balls of rice with meat – Contemporary Italy and or butter and cheese; thin, flat pizza slices; and calzones, folded pizza with cheese, ham, tomato or other fillings. Life in Florence Gelato, Italian ice cream, is justifiably famous, and when it comes to finding the most delicious flavors and textures in town, your best bet is to step into the most crowded gelateria you can find. – Cena, dinner, is a multicourse affair, beginning with antipasti such as bruschetta, garlic bread topped with – The Art of Tuscan tomatoes and ; caprese, tomato, basil and mozzarella salad; or antipasto misto, mixed cold meats and Cooking cheese. Il primo, the first course, consists of a soup, , polenta or risotto dish. Il secondo, the second course, is carne, meat; pesce, fish; or crostacei, shellfish, usually served alone or with a wedge of lemon or tomato. Il contorni, vegetables, and insalata, salad, are ordered and served separately. The meal ends on a sweet note, with dolci, puddings, or frutta, fruit.

4 800-323-7373 THE TUSCAN PANTRY was born in Tuscany, at the court of the Medici, and boasts a dizzying array of simple, hearty, peasant-inspired dishes, many consisting of five or fewer ingredients. In addition to daily-bought meats and seasonal vegetables, a typical Tuscan pantry depends on olive oil, tomatoes and cheese — namely mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, Romano and Parmigiano- Did you Reggiano, which must be produced in a limited area surrounding to be labeled as such. Other know? basic items include balsamic vinegar, onions, garlic, A ristorante is a traditional legumes, cornmeal, rice, dried porcini mushrooms, sit-down establishment, olives, anchovies and capers. Essential herbs and usually with aproned waiters seasonings include oregano, rosemary, thyme, and tablecloths. A trattoria sage, red pepper flakes, pepper and sea salt. Flour is always on hand to make fresh pasta, is a cheaper, more basic bread, pizza dough and cakes. purveyor of home-style Tuscans, and Florentines in particular, are cooking, where sometimes enthusiastic meat-eaters, feasting on locally the menu only exists in the raised beef, and game. Traditionally they mind of the waiter. No utilize the entire animal, so foods like matter where you eat, it's Clockwise: Tuscan and lampredotto, made of animal stomachs, are standard to choose the specialties | Special Italian sold from food carts throughout the cities. cooking demonstration | ordinary house wine to Grilled chicken on a bed A more universally appreciated dish is bistecca of bread salad alla fiorentina, a thick T-bone steak grilled over accompany your meal. Below: cellar charcoal and sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and olive oil. The regional cuisine’s peasant origins are evident in , meaning “reboiled,” a vegetable soup that is reheated for several meals and thickened with bread. Panzanella, a bread and tomato salad, is another tasty but uncomplicated dish. In addition to immersing you in four full weeks of authentic Italian food, this program includes a special cooking demonstration and tasting, and optional cooking classes are available at an additional cost.

THE TUSCAN WINE CELLAR Wine is central to Tuscany’s economy and way of life. The region’s hilly soil and hospitable weather conditions are perfect for growing grapes. In fact, Etruscan paintings and pottery suggest that these original settlers were the first to domesticate the grape vines growing wild across the sunny, rolling hills, and references to the high quality of Tuscan wines date from Greek writers of the third century B.C. Tuscan wines are largely based on the red grape, which forms the foundation of the region’s three most famous varieties: Chianti, Brunello di and Vino Nobile di . Indeed, the majority of Tuscan wines are red, but white wines have been gaining ground thanks to the popularity of varieties like Vernaccia di San Gimignano. More than 30 Tuscan wines are labeled DOC, which certifies geographic origin, and six Tuscan wines are recognized as DOCG, the highest classification of Italian wines. Numerous others are labeled VTD, table wine, or IGT, table wine from a typical geographic area. Chianti became the world’s first officially defined wine-producing area in 1716, when Cosimo III de’ Medici drew the boundaries defining which vineyards could use the Chianti name on their product. Today the area is divided into seven regions that produce reds ranging from light and swillable to deep-toned masterpieces. The best mature in four to seven years, though the vintages produced from 1994 through 1997 are notably excellent. is a Tuscan dessert wine that is popular throughout Italy. Unlike many dessert wines, Vin Santo’s characteristics vary greatly depending on the grapes used, and it can be either sweet or dry, though it is most often made from Trebbiano grapes, which account for a third of all white wine in Italy and are also the base for traditional balsamic vinegar. 800-323-7373 5 PROGRAM OVERVIEW DAY 1~F RIDAY /I N TRANSIT DAY 8 ~ F RIDAY DAYS 18-21 ~ Depart for Florence, Italy. A Enjoy an entire day at MONDAY -T HURSDAY A Provided for AHI FlexAir Program leisure to explore Florence Through your lessons, participants . on your own. continue your immer - DAY 2 ~ S ATURDAY DAYS 9-10 ~ sion into the language Upon arrival in Florence, SATURDAY -S UNDAY and culture of Florence. A transfer and check in to On Saturday, discover an Relish dinner on the Hotel & Residence incredible wealth of Monday and lunch on Palazzo Ricasoli. Attend a medieval relics in the lovely Wednesday at local welcome briefing with your town of Lucca. Then visit restaurants with your AHI Travel Director at which Carrara, famous for its new friends. you will be given an Italian marble. Lunch is at a local DAY 22-24 ~ F RIDAY - cell phone to use restaurant. SATURDAY throughout your stay. Then Join your fellow travelers join your fellow travelers for On Friday, venture to the for dinner, wine and a Welcome Reception and well-preserved medieval camaraderie on Sunday. Dinner. town of Colle di Val d’Elsa. DAYS 11-14 ~ Savor a delicious lunch at a DAY 3 ~ S UNDAY MONDAY -T HURSDAY restaurant in town. Continue At the start of each day, On Monday, attend a lec - to the UNESCO World enjoy a delicious buffet ture on Contemporary Italy. Heritage town of Siena for a breakfast at your hotel. On Wednesday, savor walking tour and some free After breakfast, get to local specialties during time to explore on your own . know your new home. lunch at a restaurant. Then On Saturday, trade stories Explore the highlights of visit the Uffizi Gallery, home of your week with your Florence, a UNESCO World to one of the most fellow travelers during Heritage site, on a guided illuminating art collections dinner at a restaurant. walking tour. See Il Duomo in the world . and Ponte Vecchio, among DAY 25-28 ~ M ONDAY - other highlights. Enjoy On Thursday, join your THURSDAY lunch at a Florence fellow travelers for dinner at Continue your immer - restaurant. a local restaurant. sion into the language DAY 4 ~ M ONDAY DAY 15 ~ F RIDAY and culture. Tour the language school, Travel to Castello di On Tuesday, enjoy take your language Monsanto in the heart of lunch at a local placement test and attend Chianti for a tasting of the restaurant. your first Italian class. Visit region’s distinctive wines On Thursday, a local market and hone and olive oils. Afterward, celebrate your journey your grocery-shopping skills learn about Tuscan cuisine at a Graduation with your Lifestyle Guide. during a cooking Ceremony. Dinner is served at a demonstration followed by DAY 29 ~ F RIDAY restaurant. lunch. Then visit the historic Visit your favorite spots DAYS 5-7 ~ hill town of San Gimignano, one last time during your TUESDAY -T HURSDAY a UNESCO World Heritage final day in Florence. This Experience Florence site. evening join your fellow through your language DAYS 16-17 ~ S ATURDAY - Note: The information presented Top to bottom: travelers for a festive lessons and excursions with SUNDAY is preliminary. Itineraries, , Farewell Dinner. Florence your Lifestyle Guide and on On Sunday, admire the included features and schedules DAY 30 ~ are subject to change. Many Capturing the beauty of your own. artistic and architectural the Tuscan countryside SATURDAY /I N TRANSIT excursions in this program After your Tuesday treasures of the hilltop Dining alfresco, Florence After breakfast, transfer to involve an element of walking. lesson, attend a lecture on Tuscan town of Cortona. Chianti wine shop the for the Renaissance Art. Enjoy a visit to the Etruscan Each cell phone will have a Tuscan vineyard On Wednesday, visit the Museum. Savor lunch at a return flights to your gateway EURO 5 credit that can be used A for local or international calls. Accademia, home to restaurant in town. city. You may purchase additional ’s “.” time as need ed.

6 800-323-7373 TREASURES OF TUSCANY ~ INCLUDED EXCURSIONS CHIANTI COLLE DI VAL mixture of architectural AND SAN D'E LSA AND SIENA periods and styles. Enter GIMIGNANO Travel to the lovely the stunning Romanesque Stretched between medieval of cathedral, and visit the Florence and Siena Colle di Val D’Elsa, known renowned Etruscan and home to Italy’s worldwide for its exquisite Museum to view most famous red crystal glassware and art. its impressive collection of wine, Chianti is a Enjoy lunch at a restaurant artifacts from the ancient dreamy panorama before continuing to Siena. . Eat of quiet back Like a crown atop three lunch at a popular roads, lovely clay hills, Siena is a restaurant in Cortona, hillside towns, labyrinth of majestic Gothic which offers breathtaking hundreds of architecture, remarkably views of Tuscany’s rolling acres of unchanged since the hills. woodland . In the 13th LUCCA AND and of and 14th centuries, Siena CARRARA course many was a major European city Fronted by gardens and a vineyard. center and controlled most huge bastions, Lucca is a Travel to its of southern Tuscany. venerable time capsule of heart to visit Anchoring the cityscape is urban Tuscan architecture. Castello di the scallop-shaped Piazza Founded by the Etruscans, Monsanto, del Campo, one of Italy’s then colonized by the owned by the most beautiful squares. Romans in the second Bianchi family and See the masterful century B.C., the town keeper of the largest bas-reliefs on the Gaia retains the street plan of reserve of Chianti Classico , visit the dramatic, a Roman military camp, in Tuscany. Taste wines black-and-gold-striped with two perpendicular made from hand-picked cathedral and wander streets forming the central Sangiovese, Canaiolo and through narrow streets to axis. Walk along the tree- other grapes, as well as discover alluring museums lined public promenade, olive oil from the estate’s and well-preserved build - built atop the town walls 37 acres of olive groves. ings, all encircled by in 1830, and admire the Afterward, enjoy lunch ramparts that date from city’s complex web of before continuing on to the 14th to 16th centuries. densely packed houses, the historic hilltop town of towers and churches, most San Gimignano, which CORTONA of them erected during the boasts 14 medieval tower- Clinging to a hill clad with city’s heyday between the houses and a wealth of olive groves, Cortona is 11th and 14th centuries. original squares, well situated to enjoy Travel to the enchanting and . sweeping views of the Val di Chiana. Ancient town of Carrara, famous Top to bottom: for its white marble, which San Gimignano gates open out of the city’s walls, some of which were was favored by Cortona Michelangelo. Visit a local Duomo di Siena built during the time of the quarry and learn about , Siena Etruscans. Enjoy a walking the marble industry. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, tour of this Tuscan gem, Lucca whose layers of history are revealed through its

800-323-7373 7 MASTERS OF THE RENAISSANCE For Florentines, art is not mere decoration. The city’s streets and piazzas, paintings and , churches and palaces reflect a singular civic identity, as the great masters of the Renaissance wove their realistic, linear and classical influences into the very fabric of the city. Florence’s reputation as the birthplace of the Renaissance can be taken quite literally, as an astounding number of great men were born in Tuscany in the 13th and 14th centuries. Early luminaries like the painter di Bondone and the poet Dante Aligheiri were followed by the prolific work of literary masters Francesco and and the architecture of , who designed the bronze doors of the , and , who engineered the of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. At the time, money and art went hand in hand. Artists made a living through commissioned works, so the rise of Florence’s mercantile and banking classes set the stage for a uniquely large community of benefactors, particularly on the part of the Medici family. Florence reached a new level of artistic abundance in the 15th century under the of Lorenzo the Magnificent, a Medici and an artist himself who helped foster the careers of , Michelangelo Buonarroti and , among many others. During your trip you will participate in an informative lecture on Renaissance Art followed by a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, which houses one of the "It had long since most illuminating art collections in the world. Trace come to my atten - the development of Florentine art from the formal Gothic era of the 13th and 14th centuries, to the tion that people of of the early Renaissance in the 15th accomplishment century, to the and Mannerist rarely sat back and periods of the . Florence is more let things happen to than a setting for art — it is art itself. them. They went out Top to bottom: Female head, Leonardo Da Vinci, Uffizi Gallery and happened to Michelangelo Buonarroti tomb, things." Basilica of Santa Croce Last Judgement frescoes of the dome of Filippo Brunelleschi ~ Leonardo da Vinci Detail of “The Birth of ,” (1452-1519), Italian Sandro Botticelli Michelangelo's David, Accademia Renaissance painter Gallery and inventor The dome of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore 8 800-323-7373 ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL & RESIDENCE PALAZZO RICASOLI After a day exploring Tuscany, retire to the tranquility of your apartment-style accommodations. The elegant Hotel & Residence Palazzo Ricasoli is housed in the “Where you are is who you are. The further 16th-century palace of inside you the place moves, the more your the Ricasoli family on identity is intertwined with it. Never casual, quiet Via delle Mantellate, the choice of place is the choice of just a short walk from the something you crave.” historic center of Florence. The palace- – Frances Mayes (b. 1940), American memoirist, turned-residence is also “Under the Tuscan Sun,” 1996 close to boutiques, “There is no such thing as justly describing restaurants, galleries, the fine things that we have seen [in grocery stores and a Florence] today…Art has here brought laundromat. Each fiction so near upon the verge of reality, bright, spacious, sound- that the line between them is too nice to proofed flat features a be drawn by words.” kitchenette, a sitting area and a bathroom with – J.P. Cobbett (1803-1881), British writer, shower/tub, as well as “Journal of a Tour in Italy,” 1830 free Wi-Fi and air- “[Florence is a] City so beautiful that the conditioning. Relax and great Emperor Charles V. said, That she was enjoy your international fitting to be shown and living experience in the seen only upon hotel bar, café, the Holidays.” breakfast room or the charming courtyard. The – James Howell (1594-1666), hotel takes care of linen Anglo-Welsh historian changes, and the friendly, and writer, Letter, 1621 engaging staff will ensure you are fully informed about local attractions, museums, theaters and transportation. The Residence Palazzo Ricasoli also offers an indoor garage, should you Above: The bronze Hotel courtyard doors of the Florence choose to rent a vehicle Baptistery Breakfast buffet during your stay. Left: Detail of Apartment interior Michelangelo’s David

800-323-7373 9 LAND PROGRAM June 27-July 25, 2015

Full Special Special Price Savings Price Studio Apartment $6,245 $250 $5,995* Based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $1,395. One-Bedroom Apartment $6,645 $250 $6,395* INCLUDED FEATURES Based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $1,395. Accommodations *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the • Four weeks in Florence, Italy, at the first-class Hotel & Residence Palazzo Ricasoli. address panel. VAT is an additional $495 per person. Meals All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy • Enjoy 28 breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners; tea or and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated). Single coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner. prices are available upon request (limited availability). • Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants. • Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently. AHI F LEX AIR Activities and Events • Informative educational programs , presented by local June 26-July 25, 2015 experts, enhance your insight into the region. • Sixteen three-hour Italian lessons. A Lifestyle Guide Our personalized air program allows you provides small-group instruction tailored to your needs. to select your flights, routing, class of • All excursions as outlined in your program itinerary. • Attend a Welcome Reception and a Welcome Dinner. service and dates of travel in consultation with • Gather for a Graduation Ceremony and Farewell Dinner. one of our experienced Passenger Service MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS Representatives. Airfares will vary, depending • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service on airline, routing and class of service. In most Representative to departure. cases, transfers between the airport and • Services of an experienced Travel Director throughout your stay. hotel/cruise ship will be included on arrival • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. and departure days. Your Passenger Service • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your Representative will provide you with all of planning. the details you need to guarantee your transfer. • Complimentary travel wallet. • Stay connected with friends, family and AHI Travel staff with a Book your air with us to ensure assistance in complimentary Italian cell phone. the case of schedule changes or delays Each cell phone will have a EUR 5 credit that can be used for local or that may impact your air travel plans. international calls. You may purchase additional time as needed.

10 800-323-7373 A word about your Tour Operator Reserve your Italian Lifestyles today! AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumnae/i associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the high - Trip #:5-21967W est level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962 . Send to: Lifestyles Explorations in Italy Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: c/o AHI Travel • An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an independent International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions and services at a Chicago, IL 60631 comparable price. Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to • Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of more than 50 years of make a reservation. travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and to uncover Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) the region’s hidden treasures. • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. (1) ______Title First Middle Last Date of Birth • Expertise of local guides who possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offer personal insight into local culture. Email:______• Flexibility and customization. Free time during the trip allows you to Ì Ì Ì pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream trip with Level of Italian knowledge: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced

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Land and AHI FlexAir Program After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline Ì I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip AHI FlexAir to and reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or from Florence, Italy, to depart from: change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). BAGGAGE -Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre- ______departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or Departure City oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and Ì Please contact me regarding air flight options. personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT -This program includes accommodations in an apartment in Florence, Italy. It is the responsibility of Ì Please send me information on upgrading my flights. each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in as good a condition as it was when the program began. Land Program Participants may be assessed charges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted by Ì I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. a participant. Ì AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, pho - I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). tographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without provid - Ì I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is ing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. I understand the supplement will no longer apply. RESPONSIBILITY -AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are basis. Reservations to be paid in full by April 12, 2015 (75 days prior to departure). not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transporta - Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. tion or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional Make checks payable to AHI International. expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itin - Enclosed is a deposit of ______($600 per person required) erary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and per - to reserve ______place(s). sonal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have Ì Accept my check made payable to AHI International . no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condi - tion of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein Ì Charge my: Ì MasterCard Ì Visa Ì Discover and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. Card # ______CANCELLATION -In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per per - son administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future Expires ______/______AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to depar - ture will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAIL - ______ABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU FROM BRYN MAWR COLLEGE AFTER YOU RESERVE. Please contact Sarah Doody with the (Signature as it appears on credit card) Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association for further information on trip cancellation insurance. [email protected] or 610.526.5316. Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements in conjuction Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. with this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60 PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2014 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. days prior to departure. A nonrefundable service fee applies. Explore Tuscany as a local on this unique, extended travel immersion opportunity!

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