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PARIS IMMERSION

ACTIVE TRAVELFOR CULTURAL

EXPLORERS

800-323-7373 michst.ahitravel.com

May 17-28, 2016

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$4,045 $250 $3,795*

One-Bedroom Apartment$4,545 $250 $4,295*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricingand information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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Paris earned its nickname, the City of Light, because itembraced education and theexploration of new ideas duringthe Enlightenment. Today, Parisstill is unparalled in its culturalwealth. Filled with museums displaying artistic masterpieces and significant artifacts, beautiful architecture and the best restaurants, the city beckons all who are in search of the finest things. Each neighborhood offers a glimpse into Paris’past. Every monument delivers a lesson in Parisian history, if not world history. For 10 days, explore the city and its environs at an unhurried pace.Travel like a local aboard the Metro and TGV. Explore the Marais and otherParisian neighborhoods on customized walking tours led by expert guides.Expand your horizons with day trips to the lavish Palace of Versailles and thecities of Dijon and Rouen.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• 10 nights in Paris, France, at

the first-class Citadines Les Halles Paris.

Transportation • 20 single-ride Metro tickets.

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

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Two-day museum pass.• Personal VOX listening device

to hear every word from your expert,English-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 10 breakfasts, one lunch and

three 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.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to

25 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy 10 days of apartment living with modern

amenities, including a kitchenette and Wi-Fi, this aparthotel centers you in the business district near ample public transportation.

• Explore the city with 20 single Metro tickets.• Three regional rail journeys highlight the delightful destinations of

provincial France: Versailles, Dijon and Rouen.• A blend of planned excursions and free time allows you to surround

yourself in the culture of Paris and its environs at your own pace.• Four lectures provide context and background for your adventures.• Walking excursions in three Paris neighborhoods introduce you to

the varying personalities of the city.

PARIS IMMERSION

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Paris, France.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ PARISUpon arrival, transferA to the CitadinesLes Halles Paris.In the afternoon, join your fellow travelers for a welcome briefing, featuring an introduction of the Métro,Paris’ famous subway system, and anorientation walk in Bercy Village.Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The History ofParis.Excursion: Le Marais. Explore theheart of artistic and cultural life in Parisin this intimate neighborhood. Maraismeans“marsh,” but this neighborhoodis much more elegant than its name.Independent Exploration: Theafternoon is yours to explore the city.Visit boutiques and art galleries. Stepinto the Musée Picasso or stroll theregal Place des Vosges, Paris’ firstsquare.DAY 4 ~ PARISExcursion: The FrenchRevolution. Learn about the FrenchRevolution and the Latin Quarter. Seethe hall where the radical Cordeliers’club held their debates, visit the oldestcafé in Paris and hear about the guillotine and the death of Marat.Excursion: Paris by Boat. Cruisethe Seine River, Paris’ famous river, andsee the city’s most famous landmarks.DAY 5 ~ DIJONExcursion: Bourgogne. Travel toDijon on a high-speed TGV train.Discover the historic sites and cultureof this charming Burgundian town.Admire stately stone mansions, a trio ofchurches, and half-timbered homesfrom the 15th and 16th centuries.Local Flavor: Take a break for lunchat a historic home in Dijon.Independent Exploration: Enjoysome time at leisure before returningto Paris.DAY 6 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The Treasuresof the Louvre.

Independent Exploration: Spendthe rest of the day at leisure. With yournewfound knowledge of the Louvre inhand, you may wish to stroll through thehalls of this venerated museum.DAY 7 ~ PARISEducational Focus: The Treasuresof the Musée D’Orsay.Independent Exploration: The restof the day is at leisure. Having learnedabout the D’Orsay this morning, you cantake advantage of a free day to visit theD’Orsay to admire the works of Monet,Renoir, Van Gogh and others.DAY 8 ~ ROUENExcursion: Rouen. Climb aboard aregional train to travel to the ancientcity of Rouen, capital of Normandy. Walkalong the medieval Rue du Gros-Horloge and see the Cathédrale NotreDame, painted several times by Monet,who was fascinated by the play of lighton the church’s façade. Hear the storyof Joan of Arc, who was burned at thestake in Rouen’s central square in 1431.Local Flavor: Enjoy a dinner ofFrench cuisine at a restaurant in Paris.DAY 9 ~ PARISEducational Focus: ContemporaryFrance.Excursion: Paris and World WarII. Learn about Paris during theOccupation during a walking tour on theRive Droite, the Right Bank.Independent Exploration: Spendthe rest of the day at leisure.DAY 10 ~ VERSAILLESExcursion: Versailles. Visit France’sgrandest palace. See the Hall ofMirrors, where the Treaty of Versailleswas signed. Explore at your own pacewith an included headset audio guide.DAY 11 ~ PARISIndependent Exploration: Spendthe day at leisure. Tonight, attend a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.DAY 12 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflights to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. All excursions in this program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

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CITADINES LES HALLES PARISStay in the heart of the city at theCitadines Les Halles Paris, located withinthe Forum des Halles, a large shoppingand entertainment complex. With shops,and restaurants just steps away plus theLouvre Museum, Pompidou Centre, PontNeuf, theaters and more within walkingdistance, this hotel puts Paris at yourdoorstep. A Métro station is convenientlylocated across the street for those timeswhen you want to explore further afield.The well-equipped studios and one-bedroom apartments feature satellite TVand a well-equipped kitchenette with amicrowave, toaster, coffee maker, dishesand utensils to make this your ownParisian pied-à-terre. The hotel has Wi-Fithroughout the premises. It offers dry-cleaning and ironing service, and a self-service laundry is in the hotel. The hotelalso has a fitness center.

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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 Paris,France. It is the responsibility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of theprogram in as good a condition as it was when the program began. Participants may be assessed chargesfor repairs or cleaning required due to damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted by aparticipantAUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, orfrom trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating inthis travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining addi-tional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice record-ings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activi-ties.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. We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will besent to you with your confirmation letter from the MSU Alumni Association. 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