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LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN SPAIN ADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries TOUR DATES May 31-June 29, 2015 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Studio Apartment $5,845 $250 $5,595* One Bedroom Apartment $6,345 $250 $6,095* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2014. VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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Page 1: LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN SPAIN - Berkeley. For Life. · LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN SPAIN ADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING ... • Discover the many treasures housed in the Monastery

LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN

SPAINADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

TOUR DATESMay 31-June 29, 2015

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$5,845 $250 $5,595*

One Bedroom Apartment$6,345 $250 $6,095*

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

VAT is an additional $495 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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Have you always dreamed ofmoving or retiring abroad?Then this program is for you! AHI’s pioneering International LifestylesExplorations programs provide an authentic, extended introduction to living abroad. Enjoy language instruction combined with an immersionexperience in Spanish lifestyle, customs, history and cuisine, courtesy ofour experienced Lifestyle Guides. Spend four weeks in an apartahotel inSpain’s cosmopolitan capital city of Madrid, near its beautiful and historicOld Town. Mingle with locals, embark on exciting excursions, visit UNESCOWorld Heritage sites and enhance your learning with educational lecturesand workshops.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• 28 nights in Madrid, Spain, at the

first-class ApartoSuites Jardines deSabatini.

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

• 16 two-hour Spanish lessons.A Lifestyle Guide from a local language school provides small-groupinstruction tailored to your needs.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and aWelcome Dinner.

• Attend a Graduation Ceremony.• Gather for a Farewell Reception

and a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 28 breakfasts, six lunches and

eight 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 dedicatedPassenger Service Representativeprior 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 Spanish cellphone.L

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy four weeks’ furnished accommodations withmodern amenities, including a kitchenette, cable television

and Wi-Fi in historic Madrid.• Learn Spanish and explore Spanish culture, history, art and cuisine with

your Lifestyle Guide, an instructor from Eureka language school.• Attend educational lectures and workshops, including a Spanish cookingdemonstration.

• Enjoy guided tours of Madrid, Ávila, Salamanca, Alcalá de Henares,Granja San Ildefonso and Toledo.

• Discover the many treasures housed in the Monastery of El Escorial andthe highly-acclaimed Prado Museum.

• Every week, gather with fellow travelers to feast on regional specialties.

• Spend two nights in Barcelona during an optional excursion. • Try out life abroad to equip yourself for independent living in Spain.

ADVENTURES IN INTERNATIONAL LIVINGSPAIN

LIFESTYLES EXPLORATIONS IN

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT/SUNDAYDepart for Madrid, Spain.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ MONDAYUpon arrival, transferA to theApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini.Attend a welcome briefing where youwill be given a Spanish cell phoneL touse throughout your stay. Then attend aWelcome Reception and Dinner.DAY 3 ~ TUESDAYSee the highlights of Madrid. Afterlunch at a restaurant in Madrid, tourEureka, your Spanish language schooland take your placement test. DAY 4-6 ~ WEDNESDAY-FRIDAYOn Wednesday, attend a lecture on contemporary Spain. Explore the areaaround your hotel during an orientationwalk. Locate shops and other essentials. Enjoy your language lessonsTuesday through Friday this week andeach Monday through Thursday duringthe following weeks. Start each three-day weekend with a Thursday nightmixer at a local restaurant with yourfellow travelers. DAYS 7-8 ~ SATURDAY-SUNDAYOn Saturday, visit El Escorial Monasteryand the Valley of the Fallen and havelunch during the excursion. On Sunday,visit the historic cities of Salamancaand Ávila and enjoy a lecture about the history of Castilla, the heart of Spain.Lunch is at the parador in Ávila. DAYS 9-12 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYMeet your fellow students for a tapas-hopping hour on Monday night. Visit theConvent of the Descalzas Reales to seeits priceless works of art and tapestrieson Tuesday. On Wednesday, enjoy aguided visit of Madrid’s opulent RoyalPalace. On Thursday, hear the story ofbrutal dictator Francisco Franco. OnThursday afternoon, passengers whoare booked on the optional two-nightexcursion will board a high-speed trainto Barcelona.��

DAYS 13-15 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYFriday, Saturday and Sunday are free forindependent exploration.

DAYS 16-19 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYThrough your lessons, continue yourimmersion into the language and culture of Spain. On Monday, attend thefirst of a series of two optional cookingclasses.� Learn about Spanish art onTuesday. DAYS 20-22 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYDiscover the many masterpieceshoused in the Prado Museum, during aguided visit on Friday. On Saturdayattend a lecture on the legacy ofMoorish and Jewish Spain. On Sunday,discover a harmonious blend of Jewish,Moorish and Christian culture in Toledoduring a full-day excursion. Savor aclassic Castilian lunch at a restaurant inToledo. DAYS 23-26 ~ TUESDAY-THURSDAYThis is your final week of languageinstruction. The second and finaloptional cooking class is onWednesday.� Attend your graduation ceremony on Thursday.DAYS 27-29 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYVisit Segovia and discover the highlightsof La Granja de San Ildefonso on Friday.Lunch will be served during the excursion. Saturday is at leisure. OnSunday, explore the nearby town ofAlcalá de Henares, birthplace of authorMiguel de Cervantes. On Sunday night,attend a festive Farewell Reception andDinner, followed by a perfomance ofSpanish Tuna music.DAY 30 ~ IN TRANSIT/MONDAYTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

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

L Each cell phone will have a EURO 10 creditthat can be used for local or international calls.You may purchase additional time as needed.�Cooking classes are available at an additionalcost.��Two-night excursion to Barcelona is availableat an additional cost.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

Previous page (top to bottom):Royal Palace, Madrid

ÁvilaRooftop terrace

APARTOSUITES JARDINES DE SABATINI

This exciting Spanish immersion programis grounded in comfort and convenience.Located near the Royal Palace andGardens, the ApartoSuites Jardines deSabatini ideally blends the conveniencesof apartment living with the amenities ofa hotel. Each beautifully decorated guestroom features a kitchenette with a cook-top, a refrigerator and a microwave; Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a direct-dial telephone, an LCD TV, a hair dryer, a digital safe, an iron and an ironingboard. The hotel’s services include a 24-hour reception desk, concierge service,room service, laundry and dry-cleaningservice, a business center, daily newspapers and a breakfast buffet. Therooftop terrace, overlooking the RoyalPalace, is the perfect place to unwindwith a glass of wine and some tapas.

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Reserve your trip to Spain today!

Send to: Cal Discoveries TravelCal Alumni Association#1 Alumni HouseBerkeley, CA 94720-7520Phone: 510.900.8222 Toll Free: 888.225.2586Email: [email protected]

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� Please send me information on upgrading my flights.Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation andair schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrangementscan be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure.

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� I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. � 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, first servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by March 17, 2015.

Moderately Active: Fast pace, substantial walking, extensive stair climbing; participantsmust be able to climb 40 stairs without the assistance of handrails or another person.Travelers, whether alumni or friends, must be current Cal Alumni Association (CAA)members. $50 for seniors 65 years and over, and $60 for those who are 64 years andunder, establishes a regular or affiliate membership with all other Association benefits. Amarried couple and their children under 21 may travel on one membership, membershipsare non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make dues payable to CAA by separatecheck or if you prefer, by providing a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express numberwith expiration date.

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NOT INCLUDED-Air Transportation is not included in the Land Program price, nor are fees for pass-ports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning;excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under includedfeatures; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any personas a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or men-tal condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to therequirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services andaccommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitationthose who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fitand able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of Air Transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on an AdvancePurchase Excursion fare. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may belevied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which casepenalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceledafter ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, allyear Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATERTHAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservationsindependently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of pro-gram cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoev-er will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at thetime of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that willoperate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior todeparture will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% ofthe trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% for-feiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM CAA. ANAPPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing toCal Discoveries Travel.BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown.Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject tochange by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweightpieces are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport ofbaggage and personal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from itsstaff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By par-ticipating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, orobtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as wellas voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicityand/or training activities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Cal Alumni Association do not own or operate any entity whichprovides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers oftravel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities areindependent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for anynegligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. 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