Bob & Ruth’sGluten-Free Dining & Travel Club

presents

DELUXE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE& ROME

Aug 26~Sep 8, 2012 featuring Holland America’s luxurious M/S NOORDAM

visiting CROATIA, THE GREEK ISLANDS, TURKEY, ITALY & THE VATICAN

Dear Fellow Travelers,

Join us for a marvelous trip to the idyllic eastern Mediterranean, with a fabulous cruise onboard Holland America’s luxurious Noordam. We’ll call on the picturesque ports of Italy, Croatia, Greece & Turkey - jewels of the Roman Empire - without having to pack and unpack every day. Just relax and enjoy the gracious service and fi ne food aboard Holland America... gluten-free!

After the cruise, enjoy a tour of Rome including the Coliseum, the famous Spanish Steps, the infamous Via Veneto, Vatican City and more. The city is a treasure-trove of fabulous art and architecture. Not to mention the fabulous food. As on all our gluten-free getaways, special attention will be paid to ensure the safety, quality and variety of every meal.

And if you reserve an Oceanview Cat D stateroom by November 22, 2011 you will receive a FREE UPGRADE. It will be a trip of a lifetime and we hope you will join us.

Sincerely,

Bob & Ruth

Itinerary

Date/day Port Arr Dep

8/26, Su embark in port of Rome – 5:00p8/27, Mo at sea8/28, Tu Dubrovnik, Croatia 8:00a 6:00p8/29, We Corfu, Greece 9:00a 7:00p8/30, Th Katakolon, Greece 7:00a 3:00p8/31, Fr Santorini, Greece 8:00a 6:00p9/1, Sa Ephesus, Turkey 7:00a 6:30p9/2, Su Piraeus (Greece) 9:00a 6:00p9/3, Mo at sea9/4, Tu Messina, Sicily (Italy) 7:00a 1:00p9/5, We Civitavecchia (Rome) 7:00a – disembark and transfer to Rome for city tour. Lunch included. Check-in at your deluxe hotel.9/6, Th tour Vatican City incl. St Peter’s Square and Basilica.9/7, Fr day at leisure; Rome by Night tour and gala farewell dinner.9/8, Sa check-out

13 Night Cruise-Tour Fares (incl. Rome)

Cat Description p.p. dbl occ

SS Deluxe Veranda Suite $5,549 2 lowers or Queen, large sitting area w/sofabed, whirlpool bath & shower, fl r to ceil window, balcony

VC Deluxe Balcony cabin $4,699 2 lowers or Queen, large sitting area, tub & shower, fl r to ceil window, balcony

D Superior Oceanview $4,449** 2 lowers or Queen, tub & shower, fl r to ceil window

J Superior Inside cabin $3,949 2 lowers or Queen, shower

Cabins feature fl at panel TV, DVD player, mini-safe, mini-bar, dataport, telephone & multi-channel music.

3rd & 4th person sharing, p.p $2,049Single supplement cat J,D: 150% others: 175%Port charges $70 p.p.Bob & Ruth’s admin. fee $150 p.p.

All this is included:

10 night deluxe cruise, all meals onboard featuring special gluten-free menus, daily cruise activities, nightly entertainment, informative port talks, and a special GF cocktail reception.

3 night post-cruise stay in Rome (included) with chartered coach from port to the city, deluxe hotel, breakfast and dinner daily, 2 lunches, city tour, visit to Vatican City, all entrance fees, hotel taxes and porterage, and travel kit.

Optional air add-ons to Rome are available on request (please indicate on the reservation form). Includes airport

transfers and Holland America’s “Fly Cruise Plan” features such as their 24-hour assistance hotline and assurance to

get you to the cruise ontime in case of delays or schedule changes by the airline(s) they arranged.

**EARLY BIRD OFFER: book & pay Cat D by Nov 22, 2011 and get a FREE UPGRADE to a Cat C (subject to

availability - fi rst come, fi rst served)

Reservation Form Bob & Ruth’s GF Eastern Mediterranean Cruise + Rome 2012 please print

Name (a photocopy of passport must accompany this form)

Name (a photocopy of passport must accompany this form)

Address Email

City State Zip

Phone (day) (eve) Fax

Please reserve spaces in Cat (1st choice) or Cat (2nd choice). I/We enclose $ (min. $950 p.p.)payable to Lotus Tours. Please mail this form together with a photocopy of your valid passport to Lotus Tours. You will be invoiced for the 2nd deposit and the balance. Travel insurance information will be sent with your confi rmation.

Please arrange fl ights from I/We will arrange our own air tickets to/from Rome.

Dubrovnik“Those who seek paradise on Earth,” George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “should come to Dubrovnik”—a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its walled fortress overlooking the Adriatic and the broad, stone-paved avenue known as the Stradun lined with graceful stone palazzi.

CorfuCorfu is one of Greece’s most popular islands, part of the Ionian Group at the entrance of the Adriatic. It boasts golden sandy beaches, some of Greece’s prettiest towns, many traditional villages, Byzantine churches, an imposing Venetian fortresses and other memorable sights.

SantoriniThe crown jewel of the Cyclades islands, it has one of the most spectacular landscapes in all of Greece if not the world. The traditional villages, with their blue rooftops, are built along the side of tall cliffs, offering breathtaking views over the sparkling Aegean Sea.

EphesusEphesus is one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world including such structures as the Odeon, and the columns, ruins and monuments of the Celsus Library. Ancient historians believed that the Amazons founded Ephesus, but now it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasa.

AthensThe enchanting capital of Greece is considered the birthplace of civilization and the most educated, progressive society of the ancient world. A few kilometers from the port of Piraeus, Athens highlights include the Acropolis, the entertaining Plaka district, Syntagma Square and other points of interest

Rome Rome is the capital of Italy, founded on the Tiber River. The entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rome is well known for its La Dolce Vita, the Vatican, “three coins in the fountain”, the verdant seven hills of Rome, the famous Spanish steps near the Villa Medici, and many other sights.

To reserve your space, please send this form together with deposit payable to Lotus Tours, 2 Mott Street, 4/F, New York, NY 10013. You may charge the deposit; please call Lotus Tours at (800)267-5414. Then fax, email or mail this reservation form and passport copies within 3 days. Fax: (212)267-0940; email: cruises@lotustours.us Upon receipt of this form, you will be invoiced for the 2nd deposit, airfare and transfers, if required, and balance. Information about trip cancellation and travel insurance will be provided with your confi rmation.

One person in each cabin must be a member of Bob & Ruth’s; if not, add $40 membership, payable to Bob & Ruth’s.

MS NoordamLaunched in 2006, the ms Noordam is the newest member of Holland America’s renowned Vista-class ships. Named for the Northern compass point, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies.

1,924 guests 11 decks 14 guest elevators82,318 tons 936 ft long automatic stabilizers5 restaurants 2 show lounges multiple bars & loungescasino library cafecard room internet center culinary arts centerspa & salon hydro pool fi tness centerbasketball court volleyball court outdoor swimming poolsexcursions desk duty free shops (1 with sliding glass roof)

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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN + ROME GF CRUISE~TOUR Aug 26~Sep 8, 2012Special early bird offer (details inside)

General Information and Terms & Conditions

Accommodations in selected stateroom category including all meals, activities and entertainment onboard, a cocktail reception with gluten-free hors d’oeuvres, detailed port briefi ngs, and porterage of 2 pieces of luggage p.p. All cabins feature a Queen or 2 twin beds (most can accommodate a 3rd or 4th pull-down bunk bed or sofabed), shower, inroom safe, minibar, satellite TV and telephone. Deluxe hotel in Rome, tours, transfers and most GF meals.

Meals onboard will be gluten-free, freshly prepared daily (option for regular meals also available); table d’hote GF group menus on land

Sightseeing & transfers via chartered air-conditioned coach with English-speaking guides and representatives; complete details of optional and included tours will be provided upon receipt of your fi nal payment. Some programs require minimum participation and may be subject to change without prior notice. Transfers between the airport and the hotel or ship are provided in conjunction with HAL arranged fl ights only.

Air transportation. Air add-ons available via any IATA or ARC carriers via group economy class, and are generally not eligible for mileage credit or upgrading using miles and certifi cates. Passengers not using the cruiseline’s air add-ons are responsible to make their own way to/from the ship; please allow for possible delays and misconnections, as well as the unlikely event of a change in sailing date and/or embarkation or debarkation port.

Not included: passport and visa fees; optional shore excursions; drinks and items not on the table d’hote menus; items from inroom minibars; phone, fax and internet charges; laundry and dry cleaning; and items of a purely personal nature. Please note: passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the end of the tour.

Reservations are on fi rst come, fi rst served basis, subject to the Terms & Conditions as stated herein and on the passenger tickets and contracts.

Cancellations & refunds: Cancellation charges protect tour fares for other participants as well as cover administrative expenses and non-refundable costs.A refund, less $400 per person, will be made if notice of cancellation is received more than 180 days prior to departure; between 180 and 120 days, a $800 per person charge will apply; between 120 and 90 days, a $1,600 p.p. charge will apply; within 90 days, including no-shows and voluntary early termination of a cruise-tour in progress, there is no refund. The administrative fee is not refundable.

Travel & trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended and protects your person and belongings while traveling and protects your payments in the event of unforeseen illness or medical circumstance that requires you to cancel prior to or during the cruise. Details and an insurance application will be sent with your confi rmation.

Responsibility: The Organizers (Bob & Ruth’s Gluten-Free Dining & Travel Club and Lotus Tours, Ltd. of New York) and/or associated companies give notice that all tickets issued by them and all arrangements for accommodations, meals and transport are made by them as agents for the tour participant upon the express condition that they shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect of any vehicle or through the acts of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers herewith, or of any hotel/ship proprietor or employees. Itineraries and fares may be affected by changes in air services of the various countries. The right is reserved to withdraw any feature announced in this program and to make such alterations in the itinerary as may be found desirable for the convenience and proper carrying out of the tour. The right is reserved to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of the tour. Guest speakers are subject to professional commitments. The Organizers and/or associated companies accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in schedules, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other causes. All fares shown are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at time of printing and subject to change prior to receipt of fi nal payment. The carriers are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on their respective conveyances. The passenger ticket shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier(s) and the purchaser or passenger. (9/11)