ALL BIG TEN CRUISE ALASKAN FALLS & FRONTIERS 10 NIGHTS ABOARD REGATTA JUNE 20–30, 2017 FROM $3,099 BOOK BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 WITH SPECIAL GUEST JERRY HESTER, FORMER FIGHTING ILLINI BASKETBALL PLAYER AND CELEBRITY LECTURER VERNE LUNDQUIST SPONSORED BY: ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM GRAND AMENITY COLLECTION CALL NOW! VOTED ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST CRUISE LINES 800.599.2934 • 2-FOR-1 CRUISE FARES Plus, your choice of: • FREE AIRFARE* • 4 FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS • FREE UNLIMITED INTERNET • OR FREE BEVERAGE PACKAGE • FREE PRE-PAID GRATUITIES • OR $400 SHIPBOARD CREDIT • BIG TEN AMENITY PACKAGE (ABOVE OFFERS ARE PER PERSON) IF BOOKED BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 SEATTLE TO SEATTLE • JUNE 20–30, 2017 FEATURING: WRANGELL • JUNEAU • SKAGWAY REGATTA SITKA • HUBBARD GLACIER • VICTORIA WEBSITE: BIG10CRUISE.GONEXT.COM ALASKA V1 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 587-1 PAID PERMIT #32322 Sitka National HistoricalPark Alaskan Falls & Frontiers Alaskan Falls&Frontiers TWIN CITIES, MN Cover Image: V1 Dear EXPLORERS and friends, Join us to experience the majesty of Alaska––America’s last frontier. Highlighting storied coastal towns and natural wonders, this exclusive voyage includes private receptions, insightful lectures, a hand-selected panel of Big Ten alumni dignitaries, and more! Welcome aboard, ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM Loren R. Taylor, President and CEO University of Illinois Alumni Association If you have any questions or need more information, please call us at 1.800.355.2586. BIG TEN DIGNITARIES • MINNESOTA: Bobby Bell, College Football & NFL Hall of Fame Player • ILLINOIS: Jerry Hester, Co-Captain & Forward for Fighting Illini Basketball’s • NEBRASKA: Eric Crouch, 1998 Big Ten Championship Team Heisman Trophy Winner • INDIANA: John “Laz” Laskowski, • NORTHWESTERN: Christine Brennan, Former NBA Player USA Today Sports Columnist & Author • IOWA: Vince Nelson, • OHIO STATE: Archie Griffin, Retired President & CEO Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner of the UI Alumni Association • PENN STATE: Dr. Richard Alley, • MARYLAND: Tom McMillen, Award-Winning Glaciologist & Science-TV Host Former NBA Player & U.S. Congressman • PURDUE: Greg Harbaugh, • MICHIGAN: Dhani Jones, Former NASA Astronaut Former NFL Player • RUTGERS: Patrick Hobbs, • MICHIGAN STATE: Anson Carter, Director of Athletics Sports Analyst & Former NHL Player • WISCONSIN: Ron Dayne, Heisman Trophy Winner Big Ten dignitaries are identified well in advance of the operation of this travel program. In the event that an advertised dignitary must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, all reasonable efforts to identify a comparable replacement will be made and all terms and conditions pertaining to this program, including cancellation penalties, will remain in effect. SPACE IS LIMITED. BOOK NOW! OFFERS EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 800.599.2934 OR 952.918.8950 FAX: 952.918.8975 • WEBSITE: BIG10CRUISE.GONEXT.COM WWW.ILLINOISALUMNI.ORG/EXPLORERS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ONBOARD DIGNITARY JERRY HESTER Jerry W. Hester, II earned All-Big Ten basketball honors, a Big Ten Championship and team MVP in 1998 as a senior captain which led to a 6 year professional basketball career in Europe. Today, Mr. Hester is a recognized business leader in the insurance industry. Mr. Hester is also a former Board member for the University of Illinois Alumni Association (current UIAA finance and investment committee member), current College of LAS Alumni Board member and expert analyst for the Illini men’s basketball team. CELEBRITY LECTURER VERNE LUNDQUIST With more than 50 years in broadcasting, Verne Lundquist continues as CBS Sports’ beloved sportscaster, providing play-by-play commentary for NCAA football and basketball, NCAA Tournaments, and the PGA Championships. He was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 2016. TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you by the University of Illinois EXPLORERS with your confirmation letter. OPERATOR/PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Go Next, Inc. (hereinafter GN), located at 8000 West 78th Street, Suite 345, Minneapolis, OCEANIA CRUISES’ AIR PROGRAM: Due to airline schedules beyond the control of Minnesota 55439-2538, in return for full payment by you of the amount specified, Oceania Cruises, flight times to and from certain destinations may require that travelers is responsible to arrange for the transportation, accommodations and other services purchase an overnight hotel stay, pre- or post-flight or en route. All charges related specified as included in this brochure as and to the extent you have selected them, and to hotel stays, including hotel fares and taxes, meals, transfers, phone charges and subject to the following terms and conditions. Unless expressly specified as included by incidentals, will be at the travelers’ own expense. this brochure, services, taxes and fees are not included. 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If you have special medical or physical requirements, you should OR ADVISABLE, TO SUBSTITUTE HOTELS BUT IS NOT OBLIGED TO DO SO. investigate your destination(s) beforehand and ensure the care and conditions you need BAGGAGE: GN CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LUGGAGE LOST OR DAMAGED. will be available. YOU SHOULD GIVE IMMEDIATE NOTICE OF ANY LOST OR DAMAGED LUGGAGE TO THE REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: If you change plans or cancel, your rights to a refund INVOLVED AIR CARRIER, HOTEL, CRUISE LINE AND TO YOUR OWN INSURANCE COMPANY. are limited. Upon receipt of written cancellation from you, the following cancellation fees AIRCRAFT AND CRUISE LINE BOARDING: GN CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR will apply (indicated in days prior to initial flight departure). AIRLINE OR CRUISE LINE DELAYS. Cruise Program Cancellation Fees: All persons must also present a passport with at least six months validity beyond their 121 days or more