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AWE-INSPIRING ANTARCTICA Aboard Ocean Atlantic BUENOS AIRES to BUENOS AIRES • JANUARY 2–14, 2020 AWE-INSPIRING ANTARCTICA aboard Ocean Atlantic BUENOS AIRES TO BUENOS AIRES • JANUARY 2–14, 2020 BOOK BY JUNE 28, 2019 FOR PRE-PAID GRATUITIES Single & Triple pricing available! Drake Passage | South Shetland Islands | Antarctic Peninsula Includes 2-Night Pre-Cruise Program and Pre-Paid Gratuities SPONSORED BY: University of Illinois Alumni Alliance ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM AWE-INSPIRING ANTARCTICA FOLLOW GO NEXT TRAVEL: aboard Ocean Atlantic BUENOS AIRES TO BUENOS AIRES • JANUARY 2–14, 2020 Includes 2-Night Pre-Cruise Program and Pre-Paid Gratuities Book by June 28, 2019 JOIN OUR ANTARCTICA WEBINAR MAY 31 OR JUNE 14 R1 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 587-2 Awe-Inspiring Antarctica R1 Antarctica 587-2 Awe-Inspiring PAID PERMIT #32322 Crabeater seal, Antarctica TWIN CITIES, MN Cover Image: Dear EXPLORERS and friends, Explore the far reaches of the earth aboard Albatros Expeditions’ newly renovated Ocean Atlantic. First reached just over one hundred years ago and preserved by the Antarctic Treaty, the seventh continent still embodies a spirit of thrilling discovery—from the abundant and extraordinary wildlife to the craggy glaciers jutting from pristine Antarctic waters. Spend two days immersed in Argentinian culture with an included two-night Pre-Cruise Program. Travel to Buenos Aires, known for its thriving arts culture, world-class eateries, and nearly 300 theaters. Tour the elegant turn-of-the century districts that earned this city the nickname “the Paris of South America.” Next, fly to Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world; tour Tierra del Fuego National Park and experience stunning views of snow-capped mountains on the far reaches of the Beagle Channel, your gateway to Antarctica. The next day, begin your journey south through the channel. Spend two days at sea aboard the Ocean Atlantic; cross the famed Drake Passage, where humpback whales, petrels, and albatross are commonly seen. Over the next two days, discover the wildlife of the South Shetland Islands, a place known for its chinstrap and gentoo penguins, seals, and unspoiled mountainous landscape. Then, explore as far south as possible on the Antarctic Peninsula where lively penguins, inquisitive seals, and marine mammals flock around you. Before heading back to Ushuaia, pass back through the Drake Passage to cruise past Cape Horn, a legendary maritime landmark at the southern tip of South America. Enjoy all these adventures and more as we travel on one of the strongest ships operating in Antarctica with an expert team of expedition leaders, unforgettable shore landings, and all onboard dining included. There is no better way to explore the last frontier than aboard Albatros Expeditions’ Ocean Atlantic. If you have any questions or need more information, please call us at 800.355.2586. Sincerely, Jennifer Dillavou President, University of Illinois Alumni Alliance Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations, UIUC SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK NOW! OFFERS EXPIRE JUNE 28, 2019 CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 866.655.9070 OR 952.918.8940 FAX: 952.918.8975 www.uialumnialliance.org/explorers www.GoNext.com/Antarctica20 JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL ONE-HOUR ANTARCTICA WEBINAR ON MAY 31 OR JUNE 14 AT 12:00PM CST. The webinar will be hosted by Anita Root, Go Next’s Product Development Director and two-time visitor to Antarctica. If interested, please email [email protected] for a digital invitation. RESERVE YOUR AWE-INSPIRING ANTARCTICA CRUISE TODAY TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you by the University of Illinois Alumni Alliance EXPLORERS office with your confirmation letter. OPERATOR/PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Go Next, Inc. (hereinafter GN), located at 8000 West 78th Street, Suite 345, Minneapolis, retain any person on the flight or cruise at any time within their sole discretion. 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