SPAIN AND THE COSTA DEL SOL

MARCH 16-24, 2015from $2,799*AIR & LAND

NINE DAYS, SEVEN NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS,COACH FROM ITHACA, AND AIRFARE FROM NEW YORK, JFK

For more details and reservations contact:Patti Witten at the Tompkins County Chamber of CommerceE-mail: patti@tompkinschamber.org • Telephone: (607) 273-7080

Over forty-eight million vacationers visit Spain each year, making it one of the three most visited countries in the world. To travel toSpain is to experience sun, superb food, hospitality, and "joie de vivre." Yet, it is also to discover the country's rich heritage of monumentsand sights, the imprint of the different civilizations that once made it their home, or to journey through its singular and breathtakingcountryside and delight in the stunning, starkly contrasting scenery, study the customs of its peoples and towns, and share in theirlocal fiestas and traditions. To travel to Spain is to opt for diversity, to be the central character in what is sure to be a truly unforgettablestory. This is what makes Spain such a prized destination worldwide and why the vast majority of those who visit it once return inorder to share in the enjoyment of a climate, countryside and culture which embody a rather special way of life.

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Day 1 – Depart USA Depart Ithaca, NY via coach for New York (JFK)to board our flight to Spain. Meals and refreshments served onboard.Day 2 - Costa del Sol Welcome to the famous Costa del Sol,Spain’s Mediterranean coastline! Upon arrival into Malaga, proceedto baggage claim. After clearing customs, you will be met by yourCentral Holidays representative. You'll be transferred to the 1st classAmaragua Hotel located in the renowned resort town ofTorremolinos, along one of the most cosmopolitan stretches ofcoastline in Spain. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. (D)Day 3 - Costa del Sol/Seville After breakfast at the hotel, take a fullday tour to Seville. Seville is Spain's fourth largest city and the capitalof the Andalusia region. Built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River,the city has a rich Arab history and was once a prosperous trading portwith the Americas. It was here in Seville that Columbus docked onreturning from America. Enjoy a panoramic tour of this charming city;see the well cared for gardens at Maria Luisa Park, walk through thetypical district of Santa Cruz and a visit to the Cathedral (15th C.). Enjoythe striking minaret, the slenderest tower in Muslim architecture, TheGiralda, to which an exquisite bell tower was added in the 16thCentury. Not far away is another amazing monumental complex, theAlcazar, an Arabic Palace, which was completed by Peter 1st and isrecognized for its Mudejar style. (B, D)

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP COACH TRANSPORTATION - Coachtransportation from Ithaca, NY

•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 7 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 14 included meals consisting of 7 buffetbreakfasts and 7 dinners.

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day tours toSeville, a tour to Ronda and a tour to the Rock of Gibraltar.Optional tours available.

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST - Assistance of a professionalTour Host for the entire length of the tour

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxesand service charges

OPTIONAL MADRID EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 2 nights

•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffetbreakfasts

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: Half day tour ofMadrid, including the Prado Museum

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST - Assistance of a professionalTour Host for the entire length of the tour

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

•LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxesand service

SPAIN AND THE COSTA DEL SOL9 Days from $2,799*

air & land

Alhambra, Granada

Madrid

Seville Granada

TorremolinosRonda

MijasCosta del Sol

GibraltarTangier

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(7) COSTA DEL SOL

- NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS#

PORTUGAL

MOROCCO

SPAIN

Spain and the Costa del Sol: March 16 ‐ 24, 2015  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

15 PASSENGERS (min) ARE REQUIRED FOR THE OPTIONAL DAY TOURS. 20 PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE MADRID EXTENSION. THE MADRID EXTENSION MUST BE RESERVED AND PAID FOR AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION.  Travel Documents: A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round‐trip airline ticket. Passengers are responsible for a valid Passport.   PAYMENT METHOD & REQUIREMENTS: Deposit: $500 per person at the time of registration, plus any optional tours or optional travel insurance. Reservations are on a first come first served basis. Please sign up early to ensure your place. Note: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate's cancellation must pay the single supplement. Checks: Make checks payable to Central Holidays West and mail to:  Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, 904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. ATT: Patti Witten Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX  Final payment due: 90 days before departure (December, 16, 2014).  Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium for trips $2,001 to $3,000 per person is: $240, for trips $3,001 to $4,000 per person is: $299. Policy based on cancel for “any reason.” Must be paid with initial deposit or within 15 days of your initial deposit; cannot be purchased after 15 days. Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance.  For more information on the policy please visit http://www.tripmate.com/wpF426R  CANCELATION POLICY: 

Cancelations with more than 90 days prior to departure: 10% of total cost per person (or a minimum of $325 per person) is retained 

Between 89 and 46 days prior to departure: 30% of total cost per person is retained 

Between 45 and 31 days prior to departure: 50% of total cost per person is retained 

Between 30 and 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total cost per person is retained 

Cancelations 14 days or less prior to departure, or no show: 100% of the package price is retained 

 

Complete Terms and conditions here: http://centralholidayswest.com/terms