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LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN

PROVENCEADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

800-323-7373 michst.ahitravel.com

March 7-April 5, 2015

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$6,045 $250 $5,795*One Bedroom Apartment$6,440 $250 $6,190*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2014.

VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air programcosts (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing andinformation. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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The vibrant town of Aix-en-Provence is one of the topretirement havens for thoseseeking to spend extensive timeoverseas. AHI’s pioneering International Lifestyle Explorations programprovides an authentic, extended introduction to living abroad and helps participants build the skills they will need should they decide to pursue thislifestyle on their own. Reside in your own apartment in Aix’s beautiful andhistoric Old Town for four weeks. Enjoy language instruction combined withan immersion in the lifestyle, customs, history and cuisine of Provence,courtesy of our accomplished and experienced Lifestyle Guides. We willconnect you with the people and places of the region with an extensive program of included activities and optional opportunities from local excursions to cooking and painting classes, to inspiring hikes through thebeautiful Provençal countryside. Each day rewards you with deepenedinsight and the joy of accomplishment.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• 28 nights in Aix-en-Provence,France, at the first-class AdagioAix-en-Provence Centre.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• 16 three-hour French lessons. A Lifestyle Guide from theInternational Language School Aix-en-Provence provide small-groupclasses tailored to your needs.

•All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

•Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

•Gather for a Farewell Receptionat a private home. Participate in aGraduation Ceremony andDinner at a local restaurant.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy three breakfasts, seven lunches

and six dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.• Stay connected with friends, family

and AHI Travel staff with a complimentary French cell phone.L

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy four weeks’ furnished accommodations in a choice of studio, one- or two-bedroom apartments, located

in the heart of Aix-en-Provence; accommodations include cable televisionand broadband Internet access.

• Learn French and explore the culture, history, art and cuisine with yourLifestyle Guide, an instructor from the IS Aix-en-Provence languageschool, four days each week.

• Experience life abroad as you equip yourself to live independently inFrance.

• Visit Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon Valley, Marseille and Avignon.

PROVENCELIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN

ADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT/SATURDAYDepart for Marseille, France.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ SUNDAYTransferA to Aix-en-Provence and theAdagio Aix-en-Provence Centre. After settling into your apartment,attend a briefing with your AHI TravelDirector who will ensure you are fully informed about the program. In addition, you will be given a French cell phoneL to use throughout yourstay. Enjoy an orientation tour of Aix,and a Welcome Reception and Dinner. DAY 3 ~ MONDAYEnjoy a lecture on the history ofProvence and continue your explorationof Aix during an in-depth walking tourof this beautiful city. Lunch and dinnerwill be served at local restaurants.DAYS 4-7 ~ TUESDAY-FRIDAYOn Tuesday, meet your Lifestyle Guideand have your first language lesson atthe International Language Institute(IS). This afternoon, visit local marketswith your Lifestyle Guide. Hone yourskills in buying groceries and othersupplies.Each Tuesday through Friday, exploreAix through your language lessons andexcursions with your Lifestyle Guideand on your own. On Wednesday, thoseparticipating in the cooking classes�

will attend the first of two classes.Kick off each three-day weekend with aFriday night mixer at a local café withyour fellow travelers.DAY 8-10 ~ SATURDAY-MONDAYSpend Saturday enjoying free time toexplore Aix and its surroundings. Aguided hike� is being offered.On Sunday, join us for an excursion tothe beautiful villages of the Luberon.On Monday enjoy a lecture on the art ofProvence and dinner at a local restau-rant. A guided hike� is also beingoffered today.DAY 11-14 ~ TUESDAY-FRIDAYThrough your lessons, continue yourimmersion into the language and culture of Provence. On Tuesday evening, enjoy a seminar

and tasting of wines from Provence.The second session of the cookingclasses� will be held Wednesdayevening.Meet your fellow students for lunch onThursday.Finish up your week with anotherFriday-night mixer at a local café. DAY 15-17 ~ SATURDAY-MONDAYSaturday and Sunday are days at leisure to explore Aix and its environs.On Monday, travel to Avignon, set onthe Rhône River, and explore theimpressive Palace of the Popes. Afterlunch, continue to visit Châteauneuf du Pape and enjoy a wine tasting anddinner. DAY 18-21 ~ TUESDAY-FRIDAYJoin your fellow participants and newfound friends for drinks at a localcafé on Friday evening.DAY 22-24 ~ SATURDAY-MONDAYEnjoy Saturday at leisure.On Sunday, join an excursion toMarseille.Monday is at leisure. An optional guidedhike� is being offered today.DAY 25-28 ~ TUESDAY-FRIDAYFeel yourself gaining confidence withFrench during your final week of study.On Thursday, enjoy lunch and practiceyour French with local university students.Join your fellow participants for drinksat a local café on Friday evening.DAY 29 ~ SATURDAYThis evening, celebrate your French adventure with a Graduation Ceremonyand Farewell Reception and Dinner.DAY 30 ~ IN TRANSIT/SUNDAYTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking. LEach cell phone will have a EUR 10 credit thatcan be used for local or international calls. Youmay purchase additional time as needed. �Art and cooking classes and guided hikes areavailable at an additional cost.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

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Market, Aix-en-Provenc

ADAGIO AIX-EN-PROVENCECENTRE

This exciting French immersion experienceis grounded in comfort and convenience.Your home away from home is on apeaceful street in the Old Town of Aix-en-Provence. Newly renovated, modernand stylish, the apartment building is ashort stroll from the fountains and cafésof Cours Mirabeau. Groceries, bakeries, apharmacy and other convenience storesare located just around the corner. Thewell-equipped studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments all feature satelliteTV, broadband Internet access and akitchen with a stove, a microwave oven,dishwasher, an electric coffeemaker andtableware. Best of all, you will haveaccess to many services, including a 24-hour reception desk, weekly cleaningservice, a self-service laundry and dry cleaning services. This is a uniqueopportunity to combine independentexperiences with the convenience ofgroup travel.

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AHI TravelInternational Tower8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.Suite 600Chicago, IL 60631

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If you are interested in making independent travel arrangements in conjuctionwith this program, please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 no later than 60days prior to departure. A nonrefundable service fee applies.

Reserve your Provence Lifestyles today!

Send to: Lifestyles Explorations in ProvenceMSU Alumni Associationc/o AHI TravelInternational Tower-Suite 6008550 W. Bryn Mawr AvenueChicago, IL 60631

Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or tomake a reservation. You may also call the MSU Alumni Association at 888-697-2863.

Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)

(1) _____________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

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Email:___________________________________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________________________

State: _________________________________________ ZIP:_______________

Home: (_________)_____________Office: (_________)____________________

Sharing with _______________________________________.(Form sent separately.)

I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows:Land and AHI FlexAir Program

� I/we reserve the Land Program and request the round trip AHI FlexAir to andfrom Marseille, France, to depart from:

________________________________________________________________Departure City

� Please contact me regarding air options.� Please send me information on upgrading my flights.Land Program

� I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. Accommodations desired (please number in order of preference):

____ Studio Apartment ____ One-Bedroom Apt. ____ Two-Bedroom Apt.� I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability).� I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one isavailable at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.

Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, firstserved basis. Reservations to be paid in full by December 22, 2014 (75 daysprior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompaniedby payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard,Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International.Travelers, whether alumni or friends, must be current MSUAA members to partici-pate in Association travel offerings. For more information on membership rates,call the MSU Alumni Association at 877-678-2586. You may also join on-line atwww.alumni.msu.edu. Tour reservations will be confirmed upon verification ofAlumni Association membership. Membership dues are non-refundable.

Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required)to reserve ________ place(s).

� Accept my check made payable to AHI International.� Charge my: � MasterCard � Visa � Discover

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Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of theterms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

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NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and drycleaning; excursions, meals and beverages not described in this brochure as included, travel insuranceand all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should be in good health and able to walk moderate dis-tances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other person-al needs must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. The right is retained todecline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel isunfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to otherson the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which correspondsto the unused services and accommodations be refunded.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on AdvancePurchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied.If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of asmuch as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing.After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy classfare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIORTO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will bewholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/orchange in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Detailswill be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by thecarrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expen-sive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and per-sonal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in Aix-En-Provence, France. It is the responsibility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusionof the program in as good a condition as it was when the program began. Participants may be assessedcharges for repairs or cleaning required due to damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or permit-ted by a participant.AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff,or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participatingin this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtainingadditional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voicerecordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or trainingactivities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which pro-vides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travelconveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independentcontractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence orwillful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Traveland the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missedcarrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect,failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, trans-portation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with orwithout notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tourcosts, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current atthe time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printeditinerary 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 additionalexpenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibil-ity of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have noclaim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has nophysical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or otherpassengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departurepassenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their con-veyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the com-pany(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoeverwill be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time ofcancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate inthe current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure willresult in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost perperson; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entirecost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTERYOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

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