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Front cover: Mountain gorilla, Uganda

Dear Friends,

During field research in Borneo two years ago, I sighted pygmy elephants, the smallest in the world, weaving through thick rain forest along the Kinabatangan River. Such sightings are rare, even to a seasoned researcher. But each time I see species in the wild, I remember why I work in the remarkable field of conservation: To help save these animals and to inspire others to care deeply for the world’s wild places — and because moments like the one in Borneo, no matter how fleeting, are the most memorable of my life. World Wildlife Fund has helped design an around-the-world expedition designed to experience wildlife in areas that are changing rapidly. I invite you to join me as we explore Borneo and seven other notable places. We’ll enter misty forests of Uganda or Rwanda, habitat of highly endangered mountain gorillas. We’ll visit Laos, where my colleagues and I discover new species every year. And we’ll search for tigers and rhinos against a backdrop of snow-capped Himalayas in Nepal. This is a 25-day expedition aboard a specially outfitted Boeing 757 that brings us around the world safely, comfortably, and efficiently. We’ll stay in wonderful hotels and unique lodges. And other distinguished conservation experts from the San Diego Zoo and Wildlife Conservation Fund will join me in sharing their special insights. There’s no doubt that you, too, will experience some of the most memorable moments of your life. To join other Smith alumnae travelers, please call tour operator TCS Expeditions at 800-727-7477 – they would love to tell you more about this extraordinary opportunity.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sybille KlenzendorfDirectorWWF Species Conservation Program

P.S. To get first priority, call TCS or return the enclosed Reservation Form right away.

CirCle the globe. PrePare to be astonished.

In one dazzling journey, traverse the globe to celebrate some of the world’s most beautiful places.

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The world’s most spectacular wild places and creatures

are scattered far and wide. Now, aboard a specially

outfitted private jet, travel around the world with people

devoted to protecting Earth’s incredible diversity.

In 25 extraordinary days, travel to seven of the World

Wildlife Fund’s Top 19 Priority Sites. Discover the vast

landscapes and ecosystems of the Amazon, Namib Desert,

and the Mekong River. Delight in Madagascar’s extraor-

dinary diversity. Relish the success of bold conservation

efforts in the Galápagos Islands, trek in search of Uganda’s

mountain gorillas, and marvel at Borneo’s wildlife habitats.

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“ the wi lderness holds answers to quest ions man has not yet learned to ask .”

– N a n c y N e w h a l l , A m e r i ca n w r i t e r a n d co n s e r va t i o n i s t

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lemurs . . . rare Mekong fish and mammals

. . . and vast colonies of Cape fur seals and

flamingos along Namibia’s wild coastline.

And study man’s closest relatives — the

great apes — from arboreal orangutans in

Borneo to astonishing, critically endangered

mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

In this one indescribable expedition by

private jet, bring the world within your reach.

the whole world is waiting for you.

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among the eastern Himalayas, one-horned rhinos share the dense grasslands with bengal tigers and asian elephants.

for the past 15 years, WWf has helped

Namibian partner organizations form 50

communal conservancies, protecting more

than 29 million acres. these programs allow

the communities to receive economic benefits

from wildlife management and tourism.

the Zoological society of san Diego’s center

for Conservation and Research for endangered

species (CRes) has recently collected genetic

material from uganda’s mountain gorillas

to study kinship relationships, gene flow

dynamics, population structure, and

disease status.

For centuries, scientists, wildlife

lovers, and adventure seekers

have ventured deep into Earth’s

far corners, forgoing comfort and

surmounting great obstacles for a

chance to glimpse fascinating and

elusive creatures.

Now – aboard a private jet in

remarkable comfort, ease, and safety

– join an extraordinary around-the-

world expedition to the world’s wild

places.

Isn’t it time to reawaken your

sense of wonder?

Search for birds that swim and

fish that fly in the Amazon rain forest

. . . and Bengal tigers and one-horned

rhinos in Nepal’s high grasslands.

Get close to Madagascar’s exotic

feel the world beating in your heart.

expand your vision of the world’s most captivating lands and living treasures, from samoa’s enduring traditions to Madagascar’s dancing Verreaux’s sifakas to the amazon’s brilliantly-plumed macaws.

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In the world of private jet expeditionary

travel, there’s simply no such thing as

“good enough.” there is only extraordinary.

Your journey is designed for excellence

at every level. a private car meets your

commercial flight in london, charming

local gifts grace your pillow at every

destination, and exclusive events and

access punctuate your entire experience.

each detail has been orchestrated with

meticulous attention, just as you expect.

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Have you ever found a lemur playing

on your porch? Looked into the

eyes of a mountain gorilla – in her

neighborhood? Rambled on elephant-

back through grasses tall enough to

conceal rhinos?

On this once-in-a-lifetime

journey around the world, Nature

becomes your classroom and your

playground. Glorious sights and

sounds of life greet you each day, and

lull you to sleep at night.

This is an expedition for travelers

who seek more from their journeys.

Travelers with vision, and with an

unquenchable passion to learn, grow,

and change during their experiences.

The world is bursting with life

— and lives — for you to discover.

Let us lead you there.

“i t is not the strongest of the species that sur vives, nor the

most intel l igent, but the one most responsive to change.”

– C h a r l e s D a r w i n

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“ when we tr y to pick out anything by i tself, we f ind i t hitched to ever ything

else in the universe.”

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enter far-ranging, colorful, and fragile habitats as you discover the planet’s awe-inspiring diversity.

The diversity of life isn’t evenly

distributed around the planet. Some

of the world’s most beautiful places

– tropical rain forests, coral reefs,

deserts, and the banks of vast rivers –

are also the richest in natural wealth.

And they face some of the toughest

preservation challenges.

Through extensive study and

research, World Wildlife Fund

(WWF) has identified 200 of these

places – the Global 200 – most vital

to preserve within the next 50 years,

and then further identified 19 of

those as the very highest priority.

Seven of these distinctive areas

– and other fascinating sites few

travelers will ever experience – await

you on this once-in-a-lifetime

disCover earth’s deliCate balanCe.

journey. In the company of conservation experts,

open your eyes to the world. Embrace these

precious living treasures. And fill yourself with

wonder.

MekONG RIVeR, laOs april 15, 16 & 17

A “river of life” to 80 million people, the Mekong hosts 1,300 fish species — including the world’s largest freshwater fish — as well as a wealth of cultural sites.

bORNeO, MalaYsIa april 13 & 14

In a secluded rain forest sanctuary, watch orangutans — one of the great apes, humankind’s closest relatives — climb and play, and also look for proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, and rare birds.

apIa, saMOa april 11

Robert Louis Stevenson was enticed by the lush beauty of Samoa, from which Polynesian seafarers have navigated by the stars for millennia.

easteR IslaND april 9 & 10

Located more than 2,300 miles off the coast of Chile, this remote, mysterious island is a wonder of ancient stone villages, open-air sanctuaries, and giant moai.

aMaZON RaIN fORest, bRaZIl april 7 & 8

One-tenth of the world’s living things — including 50,000 plant species and 2,500 kinds of fish — breed in this awe-inspiring, green expanse.

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travel by pr ivate jet to discover exotic, rarely seen

animals, plants, and cultures in the planet ’s far corners.

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uGaNDa OR RWaNDa april 26, 27 & 28

Discover hippos, pelicans, and saddlebill storks in a lush, green national park, or join a vigorous rain forest trek in search of rare mountain gorillas.

WalVIs baY, NaMIbIa april 24 & 25

In one of only three places on Earth where desert meets sea, go in search of Cape fur seals, prolific birdlife, and a 2,000-year-old plant that thrives only in the Namib Desert.

MaDaGasCaR april 21, 22 & 23

In your choice of environment — beachside reserve, rugged eastern rainforest, or southern spiny desert — encounter Madagascar ’s fascinating lemurs.

katHMaNDu, Nepal april 18

In the Kathmandu Valley, explore Bodhnath — Nepal’s largest stupa — as well as the medieval city of Bhaktapur and the intricate woodcarvings of ancient Patan.

tIGeR tOps JuNGle lODGe, Nepal april 19 & 20

In former hunting grounds of the maharajas, ride atop guided elephants to search for deer, rhinos, crocodiles, and kingfishers.

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Orlando, FloridaMeet fellow travelers, lecturers, and expedition leaders

at a festive welcome dinner at our hotel.

Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando

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amazon rain Forest, BrazilThe Amazon rain forest — the world’s largest — hosts

thousands of unique plants and animals, many still

unclassified.

Board your private jet for Manaus to enjoy a choice

of Amazon explorations. Board a chartered riverboat

to explore the “meeting of the waters,” where the dark,

clear Rio Negro and the pale, silty Rio Solimões join to

form the mighty Rio Amazonas. Or take jungle walks

amid the Parque Ecólogico’s flooded forests, giant

floating lilies, and other extraordinary plants.

In the heart of the Amazon basin, rubber barons

erected a magnificent opera house in Manaus using

imported European bronze, tile, and crystal. We enjoy

a private visit with cocktails and a concert at this

stunning Teatro Amazonas.

Tiwa Lodge or Tropical Hotel, Manaus

a p R I l 9 & 10

easter island, ChileThere’s much the world could learn from this remote

island that sits more than 2,�00 miles off the coast of

Chile. A thousand years ago, a sophisticated society

developed then disappeared, leaving stone villages,

open-air sanctuaries, and giant statues called moai.

Resident archaeologists lead you to hidden

troves of statuary, as well as pictographs and

petroglyphs that detail the annual rituals of the

birdman cult.

Hanga Roa Hotel or Taha Tai Hotel

a p R I l 11

apia, SamoaRobert Louis Stevenson was enticed by the

lush beauty of Samoa. Discover why as you

experience a traditional kava ceremony at

Stevenson’s estate, and enjoy a fiafia, a colorful

performance of Samoan dancing.

Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Resort & Spa, Apia

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Cross the international Date Line

We lose a day crossing the International Date

Line, and arrive in Borneo on April 1�.

a p R I l 13 & 14

Borneo, MalaysiaOf humankind’s closest relatives – the great

apes – only orangutans are arboreal. This

endangered species rarely descends to the

ground; each night an orangutan builds a new

sleeping nest high in the forest canopy. Brilliant

botanists, Borneo’s orangutans can recognize

which products of the �50 rain forest’s tree

species are edible, nutritious, and nontoxic.

In the state of Sabah on the north coast

of Borneo, World Wildlife Fund founded the

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WWf has been at the forefront in amazon

conservation for more than four decades,

engaging local communities and helping

governments identify ways to balance

economic development and conservation.

WWf scientists study how south pacific

coral reefs could be more resilient to climate

change, and why warmer ocean temperatures

cause coral to lose the colorful microor-

ganisms living in their tissues.

the Manaus office of the Wildlife

Conservation society, together with the

federal university of the state of amazonas,

provides scientific information and technical

assistance to conservation planning

throughout the amazon.

baby orangutan with mother, borneo easter Island moai

entrance to Vientiane’s pha that luang, laos

the Mekong River at sunset

Sepilok Rehabilitation Center to help orphaned and

once-captive orangutans learn to fend for themselves

and thrive in the wild. During feeding time, watch these

marvelous creatures as they play, climb, and eat. Since

2000, WWF has worked with other organizations to

save four million acres of Borneo’s forests, established

a national park to protect elephants and tigers, and

pioneered research on pygmy elephants.

Travel to the lower Kinabatangan River where

proboscis monkeys – unique to Borneo – leap

and crash through the forest canopy. Also look for

crocodiles, civets, and rare species of birds, reptiles,

and insects. The Zoological Society of San Diego is

leading conservation efforts to protect Asian leaf-eating

monkeys – including Borneo’s proboscis monkeys – by

studying their ecological requirements, social organi-

zations, and mating systems.

Sabah Hotel, Sandakan

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Vientiane & Luang Prabang, LaosWhile the rest of Southeast Asia bustles, Laos welcomes

travelers with quiet beauty, legendary hospitality, and

stunning temples adorned with fine sculpture.

Pha That Luang, a gorgeous golden stupa, rises

above the Vientiane skyline, and the city’s oldest temple,

Wat Si Saket, draws Buddhist worshippers.

In Luang Prabang, historic Lao temples mingle

among French colonial buildings. Members of Hmong,

Mien, and Thai hill tribes converge to trade at the

colorful markets.

Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane and

Pansea Phou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang

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Kathmandu & tiger tops

the Mekong River is the lifeline for 80 million

people. WWf envisions a future in which

people protect wildlife by using renewable

resources responsibility — reducing

overfishing and deforestation, for example.

through WWf’s Community forest user

Groups in Nepal, local people manage and

benefit from the forests they conserve, while

protecting vital tiger habitats. WWf also

works to improve resource management in

the country’s most remote areas.

the Wildlife Conservation society supports

a major national conservation effort

focused on Madagascar’s large forests of

Masoala and Makira in the north as well as

spiny forests and coral reefs in the south.


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Jungle Lodge, nepalKathmandu, the once-forbidden city tucked in a

Himalayan valley, is an exotic blend of Buddhist and

Hindu influences. Visit Nepal’s largest stupa, Bodhnath,

its huge white dome surrounded by 10� images of

Buddha, and the remarkable Swayambhunath Stupa,

encircled by dozens of smaller stupas, temples, shrines,

and fluttering prayer flags. We also explore medieval

Bhaktapur to find extraordinary Nepali architecture and

art, including the ornate Golden Gate, a centuries-old

masterpiece of metalworking.

We transfer by charter flight to Tiger Tops Jungle

Lodge in Nepal’s Royal Chitwan National Park, the

former hunting lands of the maharajas. The tall grass

and dense forest are home to deer, rhinoceros, crocodile,

and kingfisher. In the tradition of royal hunting parties

of old, we explore the area atop elephants. Our lodgings

are comfortable tree houses constructed of native

materials.

Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, Royal Chitwan

National Park and Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu

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MadagascarThe island nation of Madagascar is a living laboratory,

spawning unique plants and animals, including more

than �0 lemur species. After an initial night in the

capital of Antananarivo, options abound.

“ the land is one great wi ld, untidy, luxuriant hothouse, made by nature for herself.”

– C h a r l e s D a r w i n , d e s c r i b i n g B o r n e o

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Choose to visit remote Anjajavy with its beautiful

beaches and see Coquerel’s sifaka and brown lemurs,

baobab trees, unique birds, chameleons, geckos, and

frogs. Or trek through the rugged eastern mountain

rainforest to see Malagasy wildlife and hear the

eerie sound of the Indri, the largest lemur, in Perinet

Reserve. As a final option, explore Berenty Reserve in

the southern spiny desert, taking guided night walks

that reveal the tiny mouse lemur as well as birds,

carnivorous plants, and reptiles.

Hilton Madagascar, Antananarivo; and Gite

d’Etape, Vakona Forest Lodge, or L’Hotel Anjanjavy

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Walvis Bay, namibiaNamibia harbors a wealth of beauty and history, from

the charming colonial town of Swakopmund at the

coastal edge of the world’s fourth largest nature conser-

vation area to giant flocks of flamingos in Walvis Bay.

Customize your time here any way you choose.

Cruise Walvis Bay to discover Cape Fur seals, African

black oystercatchers, petrels, shearwaters, and terns;

take a sightseeing flight over the great red dunes of the

Namib desert; or traverse the lunar hills and valleys

carved by the Swakop River on a geologist-guided

exploration and search for an intriguing 2,000-year-old

plant.

Swakopmund Hotel

“i n wi ldness is the preser vation of the world.”

– H e n r y D a v i d T h o r e a u


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uganda’s wildlife treasures include hippos in Queen elizabeth National park and rare mountain gorillas in bwindi Impenetrable National park.

Experience 25-days of natural wonder, from $64,950 per person, double occupancy$�,100 per person single supplement

Itinerary and prices are subject to change.

WWf is a part of the

International Gorilla

Conservation program

(IGCp), which trains

conservation field

staff, unites conser-

vation groups in

countries populated

by mountain gorillas,

and strengthens

policy. IGCp’s work

has helped slowly

increase the

population of

gorillas, which now

stands at around 700

individuals.

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Wildlife of Uganda or rwandaWinston Churchill called Uganda the “pearl of Africa.”

After a first night spent in the capital city of Kampala,

discover the charms of this green, biologically diverse

country on your choice of small-group activities.

Go on safari in Queen Elizabeth National

Park to see hundreds of hippos as well as pelicans,

kingfishers, cormorants, and saddlebill storks. The park

encompasses thousands of square miles of untouched

wilderness, ranging from the low-lying riverine

lands near the Kazinga Channel all the way to the

otherworldly Mountains of the Moon.

Or choose to trek through the rain forest in search

of the magnificent mountain gorilla in Uganda’s Bwindi

Impenetrable Forest National Park or Rwanda’s Parc

National des Volcans. The very fit travelers who choose

this option will stay in basic, comfortable eco-lodges

and spend their days exploring lovely, mountainous

terrain.

Kampala Serena Hotel and Mweya Lodge or Gorilla

Forest Camp (Uganda); or Virunga Lodge or Gorillas

Nest Lodge (Rwanda)

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London/Depart for HomeRelax at our London hotel, then transfer the next day to

the airport for scheduled commercial flights homeward.

The Dorchester, London

le t us surPrise you. le t us delight you.

A treasured trademark of TCS Expeditions

is the concept of Surprise and Delight.

While our brilliant expedition team,

behind the scenes and on the jet, are carefully

orchestrating every detail of your extraordinary

journey, they’re also plotting behind your back.

As spectacular as the scheduled events and

experiences of your expedition already are, our

goal is to make them even better. We call these

the Surprise and Delight moments — and your

private jet expedition is studded with them.

They’re not listed in your brochure. They

aren’t mentioned in your trip documents.

They’re not on the schedule. And you will never

know when they’re coming. But be confident

that they are coming.

Without giving away too much, we can

tell you . . . we’ve produced baby elephants

on command. We’ve delivered brilliant dance

performances in the middle of public squares.

We’ve transformed a simple rest stop into a

feast of homemade pastries beside bubbling

springs in a forest glen.

We take special pride in our ability to take

your breath away. In fact, we’re a little bit smug

about it. So come along and let us surprise you.

Let us delight you.

When you least expect it, you can expect it.


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Jet tiMings DAte DeP/ARR LenGtH

4/07/09 Orlando/Manaus 5h 20m4/09/09 Manaus/Lima* 3h Lima/Easter Island 5h 05 m4/11/09 Easter Island/Papeete* 5h 45m Papeete/Apia 3h 30m4/12/09 Apia/Port Moresby* 6h 05m Port Moresby/Sandakan 5h(cross the International Dale Line; arrive Sandakan 4/13/09)

4/15/09 Sandakan/Vientiane 3h 30m 4/18/09 Vientiane/Kathmandu 3h 30m4/21/09 Kathmandu/Mumbai* 2h 50m Mumbai/Antananarivo 6h 20m4/24/09 Antananarivo/Walvis Bay 4h 55m4/26/09 Walvis Bay/Entebbe 4h 30m4/29/09 Entebbe/Luqa (Malta)* 6h 10m4/02/09 Luqa/London*refueling stop only

best-in-Class Je tliner

Only a private jet can bring you to so many places

all in comfort, safety, and ease.

Just 19 rows of spacious leather seats with

full ergonomic support. Gourmet meals, chilled

champagne, your own chef. Personable, profes-

sional jet staff who welcome you back aboard

after each stop. The perfect place to relax, reflect

on your experiences, and learn.

Dedicated advance staff paves the way for

hassle-free arrivals. You fly direct, bypass busy

airports and, at most stops, enjoy expedited

boarding and easy passage through Customs and

Immigration.

YOUR PRIVATE BOEING 757 JET

exPerts enlighten you

Travel with a team of conservation experts,

enjoying briefings in-flight and special audio

systems on the ground to stay in touch.

Dr.AllisonAlberts, Director of

Conservation and Research for the San Diego

Zoo, oversees programs at the Zoo, the San

Diego Wild Animal Park, and at field sites in

�5 countries around the world. A reptile and

amphibian specialist, she develops innovative

techniques for restoring critically endangered

species to the wild.

AnthropologistDr.Avecita Chicchón is the

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Latin America

and Caribbean Program Director, managing

programs in 15 countries. She focuses on

economic and ecological anthropology in rural

communities, natural resource use, sustainable

development enterprise, and local peoples’

rights.

Dr.SybilleKlenzendorf, director of the

Species Conservation Program at World Wildlife

Fund, is an expert on conservation of tigers and

other large mammals, human-wildlife conflict,

carnivore ecology, and game warden training.

Some of her currents projects study the effects

of climate change on polar bear, tiger, and sea

turtle survival.

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Join a life-changing expedition around the world, exploring nine spectacular habitats in just 25 days.

J o u r n e y to a w h o l e ot h e r w o r l d.

lIVe your dreaMSon this inaugural journey by private jet.

D i s co v e r o u r ot h e r u p co m i n g p r i vat e j e t e x p e D i t i o n s

Our thanks to Wolfgang Kaehler for his generous contribution of photographs used throughout this brochure. To view more of his work, please go to www.wkaehlerphoto.com

eaStern euroPe and Beyond departs october 2008Behind the former Iron CurtainBudapest • Romania’s Painted Monasteries • Albania • Latvia • Lithuania • Georgia • Uzbekistan • Mongolia • Irkutsk, Lake Baikal & Moscow, Russia • Poland

around the world departs February 2009A classic journeyCusco • Machu Picchu • Easter Island • Samoa • Great Barrier Reef • Papua New Guinea • Angkor • Taj Mahal • Dubai • Serengeti Plain • Marrakech

world hIGhlIGhtS departs February 2009Two weeksMarrakech • Luxor • Dubai • Jaipur & the Taj Mahal • Petra

around the world departs March 2009The world’s great islandsGalápagos Islands • Easter Island • Kingdom of Tonga • New Zealand’s South Island • Tasmania • Brunei • Madagascar • Seychelles • Malta

hIStory’S hIGhlIGhtS dePartS aPrIl 2009Two weeksPrague • Tallinn • St. Petersburg • Cappadocia • Jerusalem • Fez

hIStory’S loSt CItIeS departs october 2009A journey through timePetra • Udaipur • Angkor • Vientiane & Luang Prabang • Kathmandu • Paro, Bhutan • Samarqand • Butrint & Gjirokastra, Albania

around the world departs october 2009Wonders of civilizationTikal • Easter Island • Rarotonga • Ayers Rock • Chiang Mai • Xi’an • Jaipur • Petra & Wadi Rum • Cairo & the Great Pyramids • Istanbul

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“Everything was thought of before I asked. It was 5-star all the way!” —MaxineW.,Calabasas,CA

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ARoUnd the woRldalumnae.smith.edu/travel/pdfs/aroundtheworld.pdf · ARoUnD tHe WoRLD The world’s most spectacular wild places and creatures are scattered far and wide. Now, aboard