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ST. PETERSBURGST. PETERSBURG uu MOSCOWMOSCOW

Cruising aboard the Deluxe M.S. VOLGA DREAMM.S. VOLGA DREAM

August 19 to 29, 2012

The University of KentuckyAlumni Association

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Dear Alumni & Friends:

The timeless pageant that is Russia reveals itself in the scenic rivers, lakes and canalsthat link Moscow with St. Petersburg. Between these two great cultural capitals liesa countryside seemingly untouched by the 20th century. Golden-domed churches riseout of the early morning mist, quaint wooden villages and old-world farms dot theverdant landscape, and the gentle light of early autumn evenings gives an otherworldlydimension to the banks of Russia’s great “blue road” of inland waterways.

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxeM.S. VOLGA DREAM, the premier ship cruising Russia’s waterways. Explore the greatest treasuresand mysteries of classical Russian culture, steeped in unmatched artistic, historical andarchitectural legacies. During an excellent time of year to visit, spend one night aboard ship inthe fabled city of Moscow, the political and commercial capital of the world’s largest countryand the cultural frontier between East and West. From Moscow, cruise for six nights throughthe heartland of Mother Russia, where everyday life goes on at the measured pace it has keptfor generations. Here, villagers still dwell in traditional wooden cottages and preserve thefolkways of their ancestors, and onion-domed churches and fortified monasteries testify to theabiding faith of the Russian people. Our program concludes with two nights aboard ship inSt. Petersburg, Russia’s “window on the West,” the majestic legacy of that most visionary ofczars, Peter the Great. This program also features a two-night Pre-Cruise Option in Moscow.

This unique opportunity to enjoy a truly deluxe cruise in Russia features a thoughtfullycrafted itinerary and will appeal not only to the first-time traveler to Russia, but also tothe return visitor curious to see the astounding changes that have taken place in Russia’stwo largest and most important cities. Space is very limited, and we encourage you to reservetoday as this program sells out year after year; early booking savings are available only untilFebruary 28, 2012.

Sincerely,

Leslie HayesTraveling Wildcats Coordinator

Alumni Travel Protection PlanInjury, illness, trip delays and lost baggage are a few of the things that cancost you more than just your vacation. They can also cost a lot of extramoney you hadn’t planned on spending.

That’s why the University of Kentucky Alumni Association recommendsour Alumni Travel Protection Plan to all alumni and/or members whotravel. This plan not only insures your vacation but, more importantly,it provides the peace of mind you deserve while traveling. You’re coveredfrom the moment you leave home until the moment you return. If yourvacation is cancelled for a covered reason, you’ll get your money back––money to reschedule your vacation!

The Alumni Travel Protection Plan is custom-designed exclusivelyfor University of Kentucky alumni and/or University of Kentucky

Alumni Association members.If you have any questions about this plan, call Alumni Travel Services

customer service toll-free at: 800-461-6920, Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm Eastern time or visit www.sevencorners.com/alumni/uk.

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U.S.Sunday, August 19

Depart from the U.S. forMoscow, Russia.

Moscow, RussiaMonday, August 20

Arrive in Moscow andmeet your Travel Director.

Transfer to the deluxeM.S. VOLGA DREAM.Aboard ship, enjoy theCaptain’s Welcome

Reception. The shipremains docked overnight on

the Moscow River, which flows leisurelythrough the city that has embodied theheart and soul of Russia for over 850 years.

MoscowTuesday, August 21Explore Moscow’s cultural and historicaltreasures beginning with a visit to theimposing halls of the Kremlin, the fabled“Citadel of the Czars” and a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. Tour the Armory,the oldest museum in Russia, and see theauthentic State treasures including themagnificently bejeweled Fabergé Easter eggscommissioned by the Romanov czars.

Walk around infamous Red Square,a UNESCO World Heritage site where bothRomanov czars and Soviet commissarsflexed their might and power. Admire themulticolored grandeur of the 16th-centurySt. Basil’s Cathedral, one of the country’smost beautiful Orthodox monuments.

Volga River/UglichWednesday, August 22This morning, cruise the Moscow Canal,which gives Moscow access to fivedifferent seas, and into the Volga River,

the main artery of the Russian heartlandfor over a millennium.

Arrive in 10th-century Uglich, one ofthe “Golden Ring” of fortified townsand villages built to surround Moscowbetween the 11th and 15th centuries.Walk to the small 17th-century Church ofPrince Dimitri-on-the-Blood, built onthe site where Ivan the Terrible’s youngson met his demise. Admire its cluster ofred turrets capped with shimmering blueonion domes, and the elegant frescoesthat adorn the inside. Continue tothe stately five-domed Cathedral ofthe Transfiguration, built along theVolga River in 1713.

Yaroslavl/Lake RybinskoyeThursday, August 23Dock in Yaroslavl, the oldest town on theVolga River and a “Golden Ring” town.This UNESCO World Heritage site is alsoknown as the “Florence of Russia,” and isfamous for its authentic Russian churcheswith their painted onion domes andsoaring turrets.

Stroll along the river to the Church ofElijah the Prophet, a masterpiece of localarchitecture located in the heart of theOld Town and filled with well-preservedfrescoes. Then, see the magnificent fortifiedMonastery of the Transfiguration, foundedin the 12th century.

After lunch, the ship cruises through thescenic wilderness of Lake Rybinskoye.

Sheksna River/Goritsy/Lake Beloye

Friday, August 24Along the Sheksna River,catch glimpses of a bygone

era as you pass rustic familyfarms and quaint dachas,

Photo this page: Like Russia itself, the colorful domesof St. Basil’s Cathedral, the most recognized symbol ofRussia, dazzle visitors with their timeless beauty andenchanting mystique.

Cover photo: Stroll along Petrodvorets’majestic Grand Cascade, a testament tothe power and vision of Peter the Great.

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View the Hermitage’s impressive collection of European art amassed by Catherine the Greatand showcased in the museum’s exquisitely detailed interior, her former palace and residence.

the seasonal cottages of Russia’s elite.From the tranquil village of Goritsy,visit the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery,founded in 1397. It is said that Vasily III,came here to pray for an heir, and soonafter, his wife Elena gave birth to the futureIvan the Terrible, the first Czar of Russia.Along the shores of Lake Beloye, see ruralcommunities continuing the traditions ofOld Russia.

Lake Onega/Kizhi IslandSaturday, August 25Enjoy a morning cruise on Lake Onega,known for its approximately 1650 islands,surrounded by the beautifully untouchedRussian countryside.

This afternoon, be on deckfor the unforgettable approach topicturesque Kizhi Island, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. This remarkableopen-air museum is a treasuretrove of 18th-century Karelian andnorth Russian wooden architecture.

Admire the Church of the Transfiguration,an architectural masterpiece featuring22 cupolas built completely of woodwithout a single nail!

Lake Onega/Svir River/Mandrogi/Lake Ladoga/Neva RiverSunday, August 26Cruise the sparkling Svir River betweenLake Onega and Lake Ladoga, the largestfreshwater reservoir in Europe. Admire thepassing wilderness of serene meadows andvirgin pine and birch forests. The ship callsat Mandrogi, a small riverside village.

This evening, enjoy a dinner that willinclude traditional Russian specialties,followed by a specially arranged samplingof Russian vodkas.

St. PetersburgMonday, August 27Arrive in St. Petersburg, known asthe “Venice of the North,” along the

The beautiful Goritsy Monastery was founded in 1544 by one of Ivan the Terrible’s daughters-in-law. It was primarilyused for political exile for women of noble birth in the late 16th century and now houses a small community of nuns.

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Neva River, which flows majesticallythrough the heart of the city.

Explore the city’s legendarylandmarks, which are scattered acrossmore than 100 islands linked by morethan three times as many bridges.St. Petersburg’s main thoroughfare,Nevsky Prospekt, showcases exquisiteexamples of Russian Baroque andneoclassical architecture. On themorning tour, see the beautiful

Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood(Church of the Resurrection ofJesus Christ), built on the site ofEmperor Alexander II’s assassination;the Admiralty tower, part of a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site; and visit the19th-century St. Isaac’s Cathedral,with a striking golden dome that is oneof the glories of the city’s skyline, to see

its dazzling interior of malachite andlapis lazuli. Tour the city’s oldest edifice,the Peter and Paul Fortress, built in 1703to guard the country’s only outlet tothe Baltic Sea. The impressive BaroqueCathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul containsthe tombs of czars from Peter the Greatto Nicholas II, the last of the Romanovs.

Enjoy time on your own orjoin the optional excursion* toCatherine the Great’s imperialcompound of Tsarskoye Selo(“Czar’s Village”) in Pushkin. Tour theelaborate Baroque palace, built in1741, highlighted by a special visitto the restoration workshops. See theextraordinary Amber Room: six tonsof solid amber, deftly carved andframed in gold leaf, once deemedthe “Eighth Wonder of the World.”Stripped and confiscated by theNazis in 1941, the Amber Room wasmeticulously reconstructed in 2003 inhonor of St. Petersburg’s 300th birthday.

This evening, attend an optional*

Russian ballet or music performance(performance schedule permitting).

St. PetersburgTuesday, August 28Enjoy a specially reserved entrance andtour of the State Hermitage Museum,former palace of Catherine the Greatand repository of one of the world’soldest and greatest art collections.View the priceless collection of19th- and 20th-century FrenchImpressionist and Post-Impressionistworks as well as the controversial groupof 74 masterpieces “lost” in a storeroomsince World War II and found in 1995.Its spectacular collection is rivaled onlyby the museum’s ornate interiors.

Kizhi Island’s wooden Church of the Transfigurationfeatures 22 perfectly crafted domes and cupolas.

The colorful Church of Our Savior on Spilled Bloodfeatures over 80,000 square feet of intricate mosaics.

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Kizhi IslandKizhi Island

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Lake OnegaLake Onega

Lake RybinskoyeLake Rybinskoye

Sheksna RiverSheksna River

Moscow CanalMoscow Canal

Moscow RiverMoscow River

SvirSvirRiverRiver

NevaNevaRiverRiver

LakeLakeLadogaLadoga

Volga-Baltic CanalVolga-Baltic Canal

Lake BeloyeLake Beloye

Volga RiverVolga River

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The afternoon is at leisure inSt. Petersburg, or you can choose tojoin the optional excursion* to skimover the Gulf of Finland by hydrofoil toPetrodvorets, the splendid palaces andparklands commissioned by Peter the Great,now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Attend the Captain’s Farewell Receptionthis evening aboard the ship in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg/U.S.Wednesday, August 29Transfer to the airport for your flight tothe U.S.

MOSCOWPRE-CRUISE OPTION*

Explore the heart and soul ofMother Russia on this two-nightextension in Moscow. Tour themagnificent Tretyakov Gallery,enjoy a cultural performance andvisit the tranquil grounds of theUNESCO World Heritage site ofNovodevichy (“New Maidens”)Convent, including a stroll throughits cemetery, the most prestigious inMoscow. Accommodations are includedin the deluxe MARRIOTT ROYAL AURORA

HOTEL, ideally located in the city center.

M.S. VOLGA DREAM

The M.S. VOLGA DREAM is by far the mostsuperior vessel cruising Russia’s waterways!Meticulously designed to meetWestern standards, featuring elegantappointments and impeccable service,it receives nothing short of accolades.The M.S. VOLGA DREAM is truly in a class by itself.

Each of the 56 air-conditioned outsideCabins and Suites is decorated withwood paneling and has a marble-accentedprivate bathroom, individual climate control,direct-dial telephone, satellite television, safe,radio and plush bathrobes.

Meals, including buffet breakfast,buffet lunch, and dinner, are served in single,unassigned seatings in the dining roomand feature savory continental cuisine.Complimentary house wine, beer andsoft drinks are served with lunch and dinner.Early morning risers’ coffee and afternoon teaare served daily. A specially arrangedvodka tasting and a culinary introduction toRussian specialties will be held aboard ship.

Following dinner, each evening there will belive music entertainment in the invitingpanoramic lounge, which offers awell-stocked bar. The ship has a library withInternet access, a teak-planked sun deck,boutique, hair salon, fitness room and sauna.

The M.S.VOLGA DREAM was completelyrebuilt in 2007. Entertainment

Lounge

Cabin

*The Pre-Cruise Option and Optional Excursionsare available at additional cost, and details will beprovided with your reservation confirmation.

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Russia’s Cultural Capitals

Among the world’s prodigiouscapitals of culture, no twocities stand higher than

St. Petersburg and Moscow.St. Petersburg will captureyour imagination;Moscow will stir your soul.

The very creation ofSt. Petersburg was a cultural statementby Peter the Great, whose vision was to“open a window on the West,” to rivalEurope’s greatest cities. This epicenter ofart and architecture is showcased duringa specially arranged, early opening of theState Hermitage Museum to allow youto view the incomparable treasures ofCatherine the Great’s spectacular collections.True to Peter the Great’s vision, St. Petersburg,the literary and musical center of Russia,has produced universally revered ballets,novels and classical compositions.

An important trading hub long beforeIvan the Terrible declared it Russia’s capitalin 1547, Moscow today continues to be thepulse of Russian finance, commerce, educationand research. A medieval city in its layoutand major architecture, with four UNESCOWorld Heritage sites, here you will visit themesmerizing Kremlin complex of museums,including the famous Armory, golden-domedchurches and functional government buildings,and sense firsthand the power of one of themost dynamic cities in the world.

Catherine the Great’s legendary Hermitage Museum.

Included FeaturesEducational program of lectures and discussionsu

with guest speakers.

On board the exclusively chartered,deluxedeluxe M.S. VOLGA DREAMM.S. VOLGA DREAM

Nine nights: one night in Moscow; six-nightu

cruise with port calls at Uglich, Yaroslavl,Goritsy, Kizhi Island and Mandrogi;and two nights in St. Petersburg.

Outside accommodations withu

private bathroom.

Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, and dinner,u

early risers’ coffee and afternoon tea.

One traditional Russian dinner featuringu

authentic culinary specialties.

Complimentaryu house wine, beer andsoft drinks are served with lunch and dinner.

Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.u

Festive Russian vodka tasting.u

Evening entertainment, including a piano concert.u

Visit to Moscow’s imposingu KremlinKremlin,a UNESCO World Heritage site, and theArmory Museum’s czarist treasures.

Walking tour of Moscow’s historicu Red SquareRed Square,a UNESCO World Heritage site, includingSt. Basil’s CathedralSt. Basil’s Cathedral, an icon of traditionalRussian architecture.

Walking tour of the city ofu UglichUglich, includingthe Church of Prince Dimitri-on-the-Blood.

City tour of medievalu YaroslavlYaroslavl, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site.

Visit to the 14th-century Kirillo-Belozerskyu

Monastery near GoritsyGoritsy.

Walking tour ofu Kizhi IslandKizhi Island, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site.

City tour ofu St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, featuring visits to the 18th-centuryPeter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac’s Cathedral.

Specially reserved entrance and guided touru

of the State Hermitage MuseumState Hermitage Museum, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site.

Enhanced Travel ServicesEnhanced Travel ServicesAll transfers and luggage handling abroadu

for participants who have made their airarrangements through Gohagan & Companyand whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincidewith the scheduled group transfer(s).

Excursions and visits, as outlined in theu

itinerary, with experienced, English-speakinglocal guides.

Gratuities to local guides and drivers on transferu

and included excursions.

Experienced Travel Director to accompany youu

throughout the travel program.

Hospitality desk aboard ship.u

Travel document wallet, name badge andu

pre-departure information.

St. Petersburg’s Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul was the newlyfounded city’s first building to be commissioned in 1703.

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Waterways of Russia Reservation Form

_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

_____ __________________________________________________ __________Title Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport) Class Year

____________________________________________________________________Street Mailing Address (no P.O. Box number please)

______________________________________ ________ _____________-______City State Zip Code

_________________________________ _________________________________Telephone: (Home) (Business)

_________________________________ _________________________________Email Address (Mobile)

____________________________________________________________________Preferred name(s) on badge(s) Tour No. 033-08/19/12-147

Program reservations require a deposit of $600 per person and$200 per person Moscow Pre-Cruise Option. By forwarding of deposit, I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

o Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $__________ as deposit.Make checks payable to Thomas P. Gohagan & Company.

o I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $__________ to:o Visa o MasterCard

____________________________________________________ ______________Card Number Exp. Date

___________________________________________________________________Signature as it appears on credit card

All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check orwire transfer by May 16, 2012.

Please make my/our reservation(s)in category:

1st Choice _____ 2nd Choice _____

o Double occupancy(two twin beds).

o Double occupancy(one double bed).

o Single accommodations.o I am reserving as a single but

prefer to share accommodationsand will allow you to selectmy roommate (shares cannotbe guaranteed).

Please make my/our reservation(s):Moscow Pre-Cruise Optiono Double at $595 per person.o Single at $795 per person.o I am reserving as a single but

prefer to share accommodationsand will allow you to selectmy roommate (shares cannotbe guaranteed).

o I/We want you to bookmy/our air from

__________________________(fill in departure city)

to Moscow, Russia, with returnfrom St. Petersburg, Russia, atadditional cost to be advised.‡

o Economy Classo Business Classo First Class‡Note: Airfare is subject to change andavailability and is nonrefundable.

o I/we will make my/our ownair arrangements.

Send to:2012 Waterways of RussiaThe University of Kentucky Alumni Associationc/o Thomas P. Gohagan & CompanyEleven South LaSalle Street, Second FloorChicago, IL 60603-1240

For more information, pleasecall Gohagan & Companyat (800) 922-3088.

M.S. VOLGA DREAM Sun DeckPromenade DeckMain DeckCabin Deck

Eligibility: Membership in the UK Alumni Association is a requirement for participation in this program. One membershipis required for every family. Alumni, friends of the University and parents are welcome. Annual memberships are $45.If you are not a current member of the UK Alumni Association please enclose a separate check payable to the UK AlumniAssociation for the appropriate amount and mail it with your deposit.

Land/Cruise Tariff (per person, based on double occupancy)

CabinCategoryV

Description - All Cabins are outside with private bathroom facilitieswith shower, individual climate control, telephone, television, radio,safe, minibar and hair dryer.

Early Booking Pricethrough

February 28, 2012

Regular Priceafter

February 28, 2012

7 Two twin beds and two portholes. Cabin Deck. $3895 $4895

6 Two twin beds and two windows. Main Deck, aft. (Limited availability) $4295 $5295

5 Two twin beds and two windows. Main Deck. $4595 $5595

4 One double bed and two windows. Promenade Deck, aft. $5195 $6195

3 One double bed and one or two windows.Promenade Deck, midship and forward. $5395 $6395

2 One double bed and two windows. Promenade Deck, midship. $5595 $6595

1 Two twin beds and two windows. Sun Deck. $5895 $6895JuniorSuite

Larger cabin with one double bed and two windows.Sun and Promenade Decks. $6395 $7395

u Owner’s Suite available on request at additional cost to be advised.

u Singles are available in category 5 at $7795 and in category 4 at $8795 on or before February 28, 2012.Add $1000 for reservations made after February 28, 2012.

u Taxes are an additional $242 per person and are subject to change.

*M.S. VOLGA DREAM has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is availableon request from Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

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Walk in the footsteps of Romanov czars on thegrounds of Pushkin’s extravagant Catherine Palace,the summer residence of Russian czars.

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CONTRACT: TERMS & CONDITIONS.IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY.RESPONSIBILITY: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company, the sponsoringassociations/organizations, and its and their employees, shareholders,subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, agents,and assigns (collectively “Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entitywhich is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including,for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or other transportationcompanies, guides or guide services, local ground operators, providersor organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. Allsuch persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result,Gohagan is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act ofany such person or entity of any third party.

In addition and without limitation, Gohagan is not responsiblefor any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to personor property in connection with the provision of any goods or serviceswhether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or forcemajeure, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals,strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities ofany kind, sickness, illness, the lack of availability of or access toappropriate medical attention, overbooking or downgrading ofaccommodations, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or othermeans of transportation, or for any failure of any transportationmechanism to arrive or depart on time.

If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollablefactors, you are required to spend an additional night(s), you will beresponsible for your own hotel, transfers and meal costs. Baggage isentirely at owner’s risk. The right is reserved to decline to accept orretain any person as a participant on these trips at any time. Specificroom/cabin assignments are within the sole discretion of the hotel/cruise line.

Gohagan reserves the right to change the itinerary or trip featuresat any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and Gohaganshall not be liable for any loss of any kind as a result of any suchchanges. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure,sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series (ifapplicable), are subject to change or cancellation without priornotice. Gohagan is not responsible therefore and is not required tocompensate passengers under these circumstances. Gohagan maycancel a trip (or an option) for any reason whatsoever; if so, itssole responsibility is to refund monies paid by the participant to it.Gohagan is not required to cancel any trip for any reason includingwithout limitation, United States Department of State, World HealthOrganization or other Warnings or Advisories of any kind. Gohaganis not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers resulting fromoperational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes theflight arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right tosubstitute vessels, hotels or attractions of a similar category for thoselisted in this brochure.NOT INCLUDED: Taxes; passport, visas and associated fees;personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internetaccess; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance;gratuities to ship and hotel personnel; optional sightseeingexcursions; excess baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport tax(es); airfare and associated local taxes, airport facility andsecurity taxes and federal inspection fees not listed in the “IncludedFeatures” section of the brochure; transfers and baggage handlingto/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival and/or departure ifyou have not purchased your international air arrangements throughGohagan or if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departingearlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnighton land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beveragesand all other services not specifically mentioned in the “IncludedFeatures” section.AIRFARE: Airfare is subject to change and availability and isnonrefundable. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between youand the airline, even if purchased through Gohagan.LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines andmay change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) forthe most current luggage allowance policy.PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physicalindependence and mobility. Any physical or mental condition thatmay require special medical attention or physical assistance (forexample, the need for a wheelchair) must be reported in writing whenyou make your reservation. Travelers must be able to embark ordisembark motorcoaches alone or with minimal assistance from yourtraveling companion and climb stairs and step over raised thresholdswithout assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must travel with acompanion who will be responsible for handling equipment.

DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only tothose reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing,accompanied by the required deposit, by February 28, 2012. In theevent a “discounted” reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement”reservation can be substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement”reservation is a new reservation and can be substituted only at thefull-fare tariff. Cancellation penalties may apply.CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the tripincluding Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective untilreceived in writing in the offices of Gohagan. Should you have tocancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) aresubject to a $200 ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person administrativefee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure;from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $600 ($200 Pre/PostProgram(s)) per person; from 60 through 94 days prior to departure,50% of the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days orless prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip willresult in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. Inaddition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursioncancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.TRIPINSURANCE:Becauseourcancellationpoliciesarestrictlyenforced,we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Inthe event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, tripcancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement.RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time ofprinting and are subject to change at any time. Gohagan reserves theright to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due tochanges in airfares, currency fluctuations or fuel or energy surchargesand all such increases are to be paid to Gohagan upon notice to thetour participant of such increases.REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666,OST#: TA 0905.ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arisingout of or relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, thebrochure, or any other information relating in any way to the trip,or to the trip itself, shall be settled solely and exclusively by bindingarbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the commercialrules of the American Arbitration Association then existent.

The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agencyshall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating tothe interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, orformation of this contract, including but not limited to any claimthat all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, theparticipant certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical orother condition of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself orother participants and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract.

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