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Gladstone Parks and Recreation presents... Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise featuring a 7-night Princess Cruise on board Diamond Princess 13 Days ● 22 Meals : 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners May 14 26, 2013 Book an Outside Cabin and receive an upgrade to a balcony cabin FREE! **

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Gladstone Parks and Recreation presents...

Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise featuring a 7-night Princess Cruise on board Diamond Princess

13 Days ● 22 Meals : 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners

May 14 – 26, 2013

Book an Outside Cabin

and receive an upgrade

to a balcony cabin

FREE! **

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Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise featuring a 7-night Princess Cruise

Highlights...Fairbanks ● Stern Wheeler, Discovery ● Denali National Park ● Music of Denali

Dinner Theater ● McKinley ● McKinley Express Rail ● Whittier ● Hubbard Glacier ● Glacier Bay

Skagway ● Juneau ● Ketchikan ● Inside Passage

Inside Cat. Cabin Rates: Double $4,550.00 pp ; Single $6,050.00 pp

Outside Cabin Rates: Double $5,150.00 pp ; Single $7,450.00 pp

Balcony Cabin Rates: Double $5,550.00 pp ; Single $8,150.00 pp * (see terms)

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Kansas City Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Cancellation Waiver and

Insurance of $305 per person, Port Charges, Hotel Transfers

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

Day 1: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Fairbanks, Alaska - Tour Begins Your tour begins in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette vacation that combines the best of both land and sea on an unforgettable 7-night Princess cruise!

Day 2: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Fairbanks - Denali National Park Step aboard an amazing cruise on the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Enjoy lunch before departing Fairbanks for a scenic motorcoach ride to Denali National Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Today lunch will be included.

Day 3: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Denali National Park This morning, join a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This tour teaches you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. Today dinner will be included.

Day 4: Friday, May 17, 2013 Denali - McKinley Your day begins with a scenic motorcoach ride to McKinley. From the moment you arrive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, you’ll know you are somewhere special. This comfy Alaskan lodge invites the ultimate experience, overlooking Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan Range with one of the most inspirational views of the mountain found anywhere. There will be plenty of time to explore the area, take a shuttle to Talkeetna or enjoy a host of recreational activities.

Day 5: Saturday, May 18, 2013 McKinley Express Rail - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship Transfer to the rail station and ride the McKinley Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. View the incredible landscape from glass-ceiling railcars and open-air observation platforms as rail guides provide expert commentary. Once in Whittier, embark the ship to begin your 7-night Princess cruise aboard a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. Today dinner will be included.

Day 6: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Cruising - Hubbard Glacier Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. Your day is filled with amazing natural sights as you linger along its shimmering five-mile long face. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 7: Monday, May 20, 2013 Cruising - Glacier Bay Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. Tonight, enjoy a one hour open bar reception with your fellow travelers before dinner*. *Please note day of open bar is subject to change depending on the finalization of the cruise lines schedule. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Cruising - Skagway Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in this “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

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Day 9: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Cruising - Juneau From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s capital city. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 10: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Cruising - Ketchikan Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 11: Friday, May 24, 2013 Cruising - Inside Passage A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 12: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Seattle, WA Airport Area Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Prepare for an unforgettable journey to see the most popular and fascinating highlights of Vancouver, British Columbia. Experience the splendor of the city with a comprehensive tour that begins in Stanley Park.

See the park’s famous totem poles; each has its own unique story bound to the land on which it stands. Behold Prospect Point – the tallest point in Stanley Park that affords you incredible views of the Lions Gate Bridge and North Shore Mountains. Pass through Chinatown, one of the largest in North America, and also pass through the famous waterfront area of Gastown. A combination of history and scenery makes this a very enjoyable tour. Next, board your coach for your drive to the Seattle airport area for an overnight stay. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 13: Sunday, May 26, 2013 Seattle Airport Area - Tour Ends Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your vacation to the last of the great frontiers.

Cruise-Land: These combine the best of land and sea. These tours feature all the qualities of our traditional escorted tours, including a Tour Manager; and include high quality cruise ships that feature various amenities.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge,

Fairbanks,Alaska Day 2, 3 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali

National Park, Alaska Day 4 Mckinley Princess Wilderness Hotel, Talkeetna Day 5 – 11 Princess Cruises, Seattle,Washington Day 12 Holiday Inn Seatac Airport, Seattle,Washington

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Please Note:

Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. Ship Name subject to change at cruise line discretion.

The cruise line reserves the right to impose a supplemental fuel charge. Should this occur, you will be notified of the additional charges.

To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months and is reflected in the price of your tour.

Please note: Cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply.

Due to flight schedules, flights may arrive late into Fairbanks on Day 1.

Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your vacation. For your convenience, Princess Cruise Lines automatically applies an 11.50 USD per guest per day service charge to your shipboard account. All of the service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge and there is no need for you to think about additional tipping. Separately, a 15% gratuity is added for bar drinks and spa services. The following categories will be utilized when confirming cabin assignments: Balcony Cat BD; Outside Cat OC; Inside Cat ID. Triple accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line.

This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.

For more information contact

Paige Robbins ● Gladstone Parks and Recreation ● (816) 423-4086

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IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, a non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For cancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 35% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 60% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 85% of total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antarctica: A cancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. If waivers have not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accommodations. Purchase of Waiver and Insurance guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver and insurance fee itself, made to Collette Vacations for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.

Consumer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the following highly reputable industry organizations: the United States Tour Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents. Each association operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by travelers. Full details are available from the organizations or Collette Travel Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients. Our California Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.

IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Responsibilities: Neither Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or operate

any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Because Collette does not maintain control or operate the personnel, equipment, or operations of the suppliers it uses and as such Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents; (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers; or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act of or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Collette. Additionally, Collette waives any and all liability for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, acts of God, or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if Collette deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. Collette reserves the right to withdraw any tour at any time. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. Collette does not accept liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the passenger at all times. Passengers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette. Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in the State of Rhode Island. Such proceedings will be governed by and in accordance with substantive Rhode Island law. The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable. Explorations is a brand of Collette Travel Services Inc., a Rhode Island based corporation.

*Airfare: For your convenience, we offer airfare for purchase with all vacation packages. If you purchase an air inclusive program, your airfare will be quoted inclusive of all fuel, taxes and fees. Your rates are subject to change until paid in full. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure date. Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies.

Photos shown are reflective of the area(s) visited, but may not be included in the actual tour itinerary.