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Aboard the All-Inclusive Regent Seven Seas Explorer

Edinburgh | Glasgow | Belfast | Holyhead | Douglas | Liverpool | Dublin | Waterford | Portland

British Isles Roundtrip from Southampton

June 1–13, 2019

Waitlist OnlySold OutCruise

Richard M. Langworth is a senior fellow for Hillsdale College’s Churchill Project. He has served as president and chairman of the board of trustees of the International Churchill Society, as well as editor of its journal, Finest Hour. He published the first American edition of Churchill’s India, is the author of A Connoisseur’s Guide to the Books of Sir Winston Churchill, and is the editor of several books, including All Will Be Well: Good Advice from Winston Churchill. His most recent book is Churchill and the Avoidable War. In 1998, he was appointed a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Václav Klaus was prime minister of the Czech Republic from 1992 to 1997 and president from 2003 to 2013. As prime minister, he oversaw the “Velvet Divorce” of the Czechoslovak Federation. He studied at the Prague School of Economics and was a researcher at the Institute of Economics of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences. He began his political career in 1989 as finance minister and later served as chairman of the Civic Forum movement. Following his two terms as president, he founded the Václav Klaus Institute. A member of the Mont Pelerin Society, he has published numerous books, including Europe: The Shattering of Illusions.

Byron York is the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner and a Fox News contributor. Formerly White House correspondent for National Review and a columnist for The Hill, he has written for numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Weekly Standard, and the Claremont Review of Books. He is the author of The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy: The Untold Story of How Democratic Operatives, Eccentric Billionaires, Liberal Activists, and Assorted Celebrities Tried to Bring Down a President—and Why They’ll Try Even Harder Next Time.

Dear Friends,

I invite you to join Hillsdale College on our 2019 British Isles cruise, which will sail roundtrip from Southampton aboard the all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas Explorer. We will explore the ports of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Holyhead, Douglas, Liverpool, Dublin, Waterford, and Portland.

This is a great opportunity to gather and discuss important ideas with noted scholars and like-minded friends of Hillsdale College. Enjoy this conversation while traveling aboard one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships.

I hope you will join us on this splendid voyage!

Larry P. ArnnPresidentHillsdale College

Additional Speakers to be Announced!

www.hillsdalecollegecruise.com | (877) 242-6397 | [email protected]

Distinguished Speakers

Seminars are only available with the purchase of the cruise package through Global Tracks and are not sold separately.

Conrad Black is a columnist and contributor to several publications, including American Greatness, National Review Online, The New Criterion, The National Interest, and The New York Sun. A British peer, he is the former publisher of The London Daily Telegraph, The Spectator, the Chicago Sun-Times, and The Jerusalem Post, and founder of the National Post. He appears on CNN, Fox News, CTV, CBC, BBC, and Radio Canada. He is the author of several books, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom, Richard M. Nixon: A Life in Full, and, most recently, Donald J. Trump: A President Like No Other.

Southampton, EnglandDay One | Saturday, June 1Embark on board the Regent Seven Seas Explorer and join fellow cruisers for a Hillsdale College welcome reception.

Edinburgh (Newhaven), ScotlandDay Three | Monday, June 3Edinburgh Castle houses the crown jewels of Scotland and the Scottish National War Memorial. Explore the Old Town, including the Royal Mile, or visit St. Giles Cathedral. Discover the Palace of Holyrood House, which dates from the 15th century and is the Queen’s official Scottish residence.

Belfast, Northern IrelandDay Six | Thursday, June 6Belfast sits at the mouth of the River Lagan. The Titanic Belfast museum is located on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard where the RMS Titanic was built. Visit City Hall—built in the Baroque Revival style—the Grand Opera House, and the Botanic Gardens, or stroll along the Golden Mile.

Douglas, Isle of Man and Afternoon SeminarsDay Eight | Saturday, June 8Walk along the seaside promenade while admiring the charming Victorian architecture of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man. Ride the Snaefell Mountain Railway up to the island’s highest point, where on a clear day you can see Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland. Seminar sessions will be held in the late afternoon while the ship is docked in Douglas.

Seminars-at-SeaDay Two | Sunday, June 2Enjoy Hillsdale College seminars-at-sea, as well as the luxurious amenities of the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

Glasgow (Greenock), ScotlandDay Five | Wednesday, June 5Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s work can be seen throughout Glasgow, including the Glasgow School of Art. The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is where Wealth of Nations author Adam Smith taught in the 18th century. Nearby is Loch Lomond, largest of the Scottish lakes.

Seminars-at-SeaDay Four | Tuesday, June 4Enjoy Hillsdale College seminars-at-sea, as well as the luxurious amenities of the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

Liverpool, EnglandDay Nine | Sunday, June 9Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, is home to several architectural landmarks, including the Town Hall, St. George’s Hall, and the Anglican cathedral. Other points of interest include Tate Liverpool, the Albert Dock, and the Picton Reading Room and Hornby Library.

Sail around the beautiful British Isles and visit lands rich with history—while enjoying 12 nights aboard the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

Holyhead, WalesDay Seven | Friday, June 7Holyhead is located on the western side of Anglesey, an island separated from Wales by the narrow Menai Straits. Approaching Holyhead from the sea, towering cliffs gradually come into view. See the South Stack Lighthouse and Cliffs, St. Cybi’s Church, or explore the beautiful Welsh countryside.

Dublin, IrelandDay Ten | Monday, June 10Dublin is the birthplace of many prominent literary figures, including Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, and William Butler Yeats. Be sure to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral (where Swift is buried), Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse.

Waterford, IrelandDay Eleven | Tuesday, June 11

Waterford—home of the House of Waterford Crystal—features medieval city walls and cobbled streets. See Reginald’s Tower, the oldest tower of mortared stone in Europe, as well as the Bishop’s Palace and City Hall.

Seminars-at-Sea and Portland, EnglandDay Twelve | Wednesday, June 12Following morning seminar sessions, enjoy Portland, gateway to Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast. Along with nearby Weymouth, Portland hosted the sailing events for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Southampton, EnglandDay Thirteen | Thursday, June 13Following disembarkation, extend your trip by joining an exclusive Winston Churchill-themed post-cruise tour in and around London.

Dinner with historian and author Victor Davis Hanson during the 2018 Hillsdale College cruise

“We enjoyed the company of like-minded people and exchanging views, and there was a good balance of onboard lecture topics. The food, service, and accommodations were excellent!”

- B. and D. Flanagan, Virginia

Program: Day One—Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the five-star Royal Horseguards Hotel, overlooking the River Thames. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, and dinner is on your own.

Day Two—Following a group breakfast at the hotel, depart via air-conditioned motor coach for Southampton and embark on board the Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

Inclusions: Your package includes one night at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, breakfast, transfers from London airport to hotel and hotel to ship, porterage, gratuities, tax, and the assistance of pre-cruise staff.

Price: $1,310 per couple $920 per single Deposit: 20% of tour price

London Pre-CruiseMay 31−June 1, 2019

Extend your trip by joining an exclusive post-cruise tour in and around London. Led by Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn, the tour will visit key sites in the life of Winston Churchill. The group will stay at the five-star Royal Horseguards Hotel in central London.

Program: Day One—Disembark and depart the pier via air-conditioned motor coach for a guided tour of Blenheim Palace, Churchill’s birthplace and ancestral home. See the room where Churchill was born and the gardens where he proposed to Clementine. Visit Churchill’s gravesite at St. Martin’s church in nearby Bladon. Enjoy lunch and a lecture in Oxford, followed by free time. Continue to London for hotel check in and dinner on your own.

Day Two—Following a group breakfast at the hotel, travel via air-conditioned motor coach to Chartwell, Churchill’s country home. Tour the home, explore the gardens, and see Churchill’s paintings on display in the art studio. After lunch at the Selsdon Park Hotel, listen to remarks by Churchill’s granddaughter Celia Sandys and Lady Williams of Elvel, who as Jane Portal served as a secretary to Winston Churchill from 1949 to 1955. Return to London for free time and a group reception and dinner at One Whitehall Place.

Day Three—Following a group breakfast at the hotel, depart on a walking tour of important Churchill sites in the Whitehall area, including Horse Guards Parade and the Churchill War Rooms. Enjoy a group lunch in the War Rooms. Following afternoon free time, take a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. Gather that evening for a group farewell reception and dinner with a lecture by Andrew Roberts, historian and author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny.

Day Four—Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Inclusions: Your package includes three nights at The Royal Horseguards Hotel with daily breakfast, three lunches, two evening receptions and dinners, tours, transfers, porterage, gratuities, tax, and the assistance of post-cruise staff.

Price: $4,880 per couple $3,490 per single Deposit: $1,000 per couple/single

Churchill Post-Cruise TourJune 13−16, 2019

Chartwell

Horse Guards Parade

The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Trafalgar Square

Blenheim Palace

Optional Pre- & Post-Cruise

Free Business Class Air & TransfersRoundtrip business class air on all intercontinental flights

from select gateways with free transfers between airport and ship

Free Pre-Cruise Hotel PackageOne-night Regent pre-cruise London hotel package

in Concierge Suites and higher

Free Unlimited Dining OptionsExquisite cuisine with open-seating dining,

free specialty restaurants, and 24-hour room service

Free Included BeveragesAll beverages including fine wines, beer, premium spirits,

specialty coffees, and bottled water, plus an in-suite mini-bar

Free Shore ExcursionsMultiple award-wining shore excursions in every port

Included GratuitiesPre-paid gratuities for housekeeping, bar, and dining staff

Free Unlimited Wi-FiUnlimited Wi-Fi throughout the entire ship

Plus$300 shipboard credit per suite

PlusHillsdale College onboard seminars with distinguished speakers

PlusHillsdale College welcome & farewell cocktail receptions

It’s all included:The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™This is cruising as it was meant to be—where even the most

sought-after amenities are included: business class air,shore excursions, fine wine and dining, Wi-Fi, and much more.Guests enjoy unparalleled hospitality and impeccable service by

professional staff in a sophisticated ambiance.

Seven Seas Explorer The spacious 750-guest Seven Seas Explorer

boasts the highest space ratios in the cruise industry.Choose from three specialty restaurants, the main dining

room, an open-air buffet, or the poolside grill.Enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, Canyon Ranch Spa,

multiple lounges and bars, a casino, and nightly entertainment.

All-Inclusive, All-Suite, All-Balcony Suites feature elegant décor and custom-crafted furnishings,and include a sitting area, king-size or twin beds, marble and

stone bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and L’Occitaneamenities, walk-in closet with safe, vanity and hair dryer,

mini-bar, 24-hour room service, and more.

Regent Seven Seas Explorer—The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™

Pool Deck Explorer Lounge

Limited availability! Call now to book your suite—(877) 242-6397

Compass Rose Restaurant

Concierge Suite Balcony

Seminars are only available with the purchase of the cruise package through Global Tracks and are not sold separately.Rates include port taxes of $444 per person. Cruise & Air Rates include roundtrip business class air on intercontinental flights from select gateways and ground transfers between airport and ship. Cruise Only Rates include a $2,500 business class air credit per person. Ground transfers are not included. *Bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower instead of a bathtub in categories G2 & G1.Per Couple pricing is based on double occupancy or two people per suite. Single pricing is based on single occupancy or one person per suite and is capacity controlled by Regent and subject to change.Required Deposit: 15% per suite upon registrationFinal Payment Due: February 1, 2019

Call Now to Book Your Suite!

(877) 242-6397

Email:[email protected]

Visit our website:www.hillsdalecollegecruise.com

Global Tracks is the official travel agent for this

Hillsdale College cruise.

Address:Global Tracks, Inc.1306 Fortino Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81008

Regent Seven Seas Explorer SuitesDeluxe Veranda Suites | G2 & G1Suite: 253 sq. ft. | Balcony: 55-108 sq. ft.Private balcony, sitting area, king-size or twin beds, marble and stone bathroom with bathtub/shower combination, walk-in closet with safe, vanity and hair dryer, interactive flat-screen TV, welcome bottle of champagne and fresh fruit, mini-bar, and 24-hour room service.

Superior Suites | F2 & F1Suite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.Private balcony, sitting area, king-size or twin beds, marble and stone bathroom with bathtub/shower combination, walk-in closet with safe, vanity and hair dryer, interactive flat-screen TV, welcome bottle of champagne and fresh fruit, mini-bar, and 24-hour room service.

Concierge Suites | E & DSuite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.Suites feature all amenities listed for Superior Suites, plus a free Regent one-night pre-cruise London hotel package, priority online booking of shore excursions and diningreservations, in-suite binoculars, cashmere blankets, espresso maker, and a complimentary Regent tote bag.

Waitlist Only—Sold Out Cruise!Hillsdale College Suites & Rates

Per Couple SingleCategory Cruise & Air Cruise Only Cruise & Air Cruise Only

Deluxe Veranda Suites | Suite: 253 sq. ft. | Balcony: 55-108 sq. ft.

G2* | Deck 6 $26,398 $21,398 $23,898 $21,398

G1* | Deck 6 $26,998 $21,998 $24,498 $21,998

Superior Suites | Suite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.

F2 | Deck 7, 8 & 9 $27,798 $22,798 $24,323 $21,823

F1 | Deck 7, 8 & 10 $28,398 $23,398 $24,848 $22,348

Concierge Suites | Suite: 332 sq. ft. | Balcony: 83-132 sq. ft.

E | Deck 6, 7, 8 & 9 $29,398 $24,398 $26,898 $24,398

D | Deck 7, 8, 9 & 10 $29,998 $24,998 $27,498 $24,998

Please call for availability and pricing for Penthouse and Premium Suites.Cancellation Policy and Schedule: All cancellations must be made in writing to Global Tracks. Travel insurance and airfare are non-refundable once ticketed. Any payment to Global Tracks constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.

From time of deposit until January 31, 2019........$200 per personFrom February 1, 2019 until March 2, 2019............15% of full fareFrom March 3, 2019 until April 1, 2019...................50% of full fareFrom April 2, 2019 until May 1, 2019.......................75% of full fareAfter May 1, 2019........................................................100% of full fare

FREE Roundtrip Business Class Air applies to intercontinental flights only in all suite categories, includes ground transfers, and applies to flights only from the following airports: ATL, BOS, CLT, DEN, DFW, DTW, EWR, FLL, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAX, LGA, MCO, MDW, MIA, MSP, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAN, SAV, SEA, SFO, TPA, YUL, YVR, YYZ.Airfare is available from other select secondary U.S. and Canadian gatewaysfor an additional charge of $249 per person. All airline fees, government taxes, surcharges, and personal charges such as seats and baggage fees may apply.