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Columbian Retirement Home Inc. presents ... Sunny Portugal Estoril Coast & Algarve March 11 - 20, 2011 10 Days. 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts. 6 Dinners COLLETTE VACATIONS

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Columbian Retirement Home Inc.presents ...

Sunny PortugalEstoril Coast & Algarve

March 11 - 20, 2011

10 Days. 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts. 6 Dinners

COLLETTEVACATIONS

Per Person Rates: Double $2,549; Single $2,799; Triple $2,519 * (see terms)Included in Price:

Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of$120 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Los Angeles IntlAirport

Not included in price:Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $200 per person

Sunny PortugalEstoril Coast & Algarve

Highlights ...Estoril e Sintra e Cascais e FolkloricFado Dinner Show. Obidos e NazareFatima. Lisbon. Jeronimo'sMonastery. Evora • Algarve. Cape St.Vincente. Lagos. Azeitao

Day 1: Friday, March 11,2011Overnight FlightPortugal - a historic land of great explorers -is waiting for your own exploration.Discover ancient castles, Roman ruins,groves of lemon and almond trees, quietwhitewashed villages, and kind, gentlepeople.

Day 2: Saturday, March 12,2011Estoril, PortugalYour tour begins today in Estoril, your homefor four nights and a beautiful resort town onthe "Portuguese Riviera." The mansionsscattered about Monte Estoril hint at itshistory as a haven for exiled Europeanroyals and nobility. Tonight, join yourfellow passengers for a welcome dinner.Today dinner will be included.

Day 3: Sunday, March 13, 2011Estoril - Sintra - Cascais - EstorilBegin your day exploring the picturesquetowns surrounding Estoril. Visit themagnificent Baroque Palacio de Mafra, apalace, basilica and monastery. Next, visitthe town of Sintra, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site and the favorite summerresidence of Portuguese kings for sixcenturies. Hugging the beautiful shoreline,continue on to Cascais. While in Cascais - ascenic resort with coastal villas on asheltered bay - enjoy a stroll amongst themany specialty shops filled with Portuguese

handmade crafts. An entertaining eveningawaits you during dinner at Cafe Luso whereyou'll savor excellent Portuguese cuisineand delicious local wine. Popular localartists will perform traditional folkloricdances and songs, including the Fado,plaintive songs of longing accompanied bythe viola, a Portuguese string instrumentshaped like a mandolin, and by the guitarra,an acoustic guitar. Today breakfast anddinner will be included.

Day 4: Monday, March 14, 2011Estoril - Obidos - Nazare - Fatima -EstorilTravel to Portugal's beautiful "SilverCoast," a spectacular region filled withsleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-oldcastles. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY:Today, your Tour Manager helps youdiscover the origin and history of thePortuguese language and teaches you somekey words and phrases that will help you inyour travels. Stop in picture-perfect Obidos,where white washed houses are held snug bymedieval city walls. Continue to Nazare, abeautiful coastal fishing village. Later, visitFatima, the world-famous Marianpilgrimage site. Today breakfast and dinnerwill be included.

Day 5: Tuesday, March 15,2011Estoril - Lisbon - EstorilThis morning, enjoy a city tour of Lisbonhighlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter.See the 16th century Jeronimo's Monasteryand the Monument to the Discoveries, whichhonors intrepid Portuguese explorers andtheir patrons. The impressive Belem Towerwith its carved rope and balconies standswatch where great navigators once set forth.Later today, enjoy leisure time in Estoril.Stroll its narrow cobblestone streets, walkthe wide beach promenade or shop forceramics, lace, filigree, hand woven worksand tapestries. Today breakfast will beincluded.

Day 6: Wednesday, March 16,2011Estoril - Evora - AlgarveTravel through beautiful Portuguesecountryside and stop in historic Evora, aUNESCO World Heritage site, known asthe "Museum City of Portugal." Insidethis medieval walled city lies a 2ndcentury Roman temple to Diana. Then,journey south to the famous Algarve on thepristine Atlantic coast. Today breakfast anddinner will be included.

Day 7: Thursday, March 17,2011AlgarveThe entire day is yours to experience thebeautiful Algarve. Geraniums, camellias andoleanders grow alongside fig, orange andalmond trees while brightly colored fishingboats bob on the seas. Protected by hills tothe north and warmed by the sea, theAlgarve's mild climate and beautifulbeaches attract vacationers from all overEurope. Today brealifast will be included.

quaint landscape as you travel to the historicresort town of Lagos, where the famousvoyager, Prince Henry the Navigator, beganhis explorations. Stroll the streets of thischarming town during leisure time. Later,travel to the historic town of Sao Bras deAlportel for a visit to a local corkmuseum. Learn about the many uses ofcork and its importance to the localeconomy. Your day concludes with a lovelydinner in the historic town center. Todaybreakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Friday, March 18, 2011Algarve - Cape of St. Vincente - Lagos -Sao Bras de Alportel-AlgarveIn beautiful Cape of St. Vincente, 200 footcliffs plunge into the Atlantic at the mostsouthwesterly point of Europe. View its

Day 9: Saturday, March 19, 2011Algarve - Azeitao - LisbonReturn to Lisbon, Portugal's capital set onseven hills overlooking the Tagus River.Stop en route to visit Azeitao, a charming

agricultural village known for red wine,olive trees and beautiful country estates.Visit a family-run shop that demonstrateshow azulejos, the famous hand-paintedPortuguese tiles, are made. Then enjoy atour and tasting of local wines when youvisit a centuries-old wine maker. Later, bid"adeus" to Portugal during a dinnercelebrating the end of a wonderful tour.Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 10: Sunday, March 20, 2011Lisbon - Tour EndsToday breakfast will be included.

____________ The Sounds ofFado Music

Your evening of enchantment begins in Barrio Alto - the pulsating heart of Lisbon's Fado district. Stepping through the doors of Cafe Lusois like walking into quintessential Portugal. Family-owned Cafe Luso occupies the charming former wine cellars of a 17th century palaceand is the most renowned Fado and folklore restaurant in Portugal. Founded in 1927, its history is the history of Fado music itself since allmajor singers and musicians have performed here. Traditional Portuguese cuisine ... savory local wines ... and the magical sounds of Fado,accompanied by the guitar and the viola. Fado songs tell stories of happiness and sadness, of love and jealousy. The songs of the Fado arebased on the feeling known simply as saudade. Though no precise word can properly translate saudade, it is often described as acombination of deep nostalgia, strong desire and melancholy feelings. Nothing brings your experience in Portugal to life more than anevening of traditional, profound Fado music.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDayDayDay

12-56-8

Overnight FlightHotel Estoril Eden, EstorilDom Joao II, Algarve or Hotel Delfim,AlgarveMarriott Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon

On some dates alternate hotels ma be used.Day 9

"Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allowfor multiple-night stays in two or more cities. This allows you a moreleisurely pace and more time to explore the destinations on your own.

Please Note:Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on thesame flights and dates.

For all passengers visiting Fiji, there is an additional $65 usn per person in taxes andfees to be paid with final payment. This extension will be hosted by a localrepresentative. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availabilityand applicable charges at time of request.

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

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first servedbasis.

Collette air passengers will arrive into the Lisbon, Portugal airport. All Collettetransfers will depart from the Lisbon airport for Estori!.

Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.

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

For more information contactRoss Willour • Columbian Retirement Home Inc .• (760) 318-3622

IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATIONPassports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require aminimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact theappropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. StateDepartment for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that Our clients traveling abroad take a photocopyof their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from youractual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with youremergency contact.

•Airline Fuel Surcharges: Our air inclusive vacations are priced including airlinefuel surcharges. These fuel surcharges are assessed by the airlines and are subject toincrease without notice. Government taxes and fees are additional.Taxes and Fees: Government and Other Authority Taxes and Fees are not includedin base fare but are included in the tax amount listed: September 11th Security Feeup to $10.00,Passenger Facility Charge (PFCs) of up to $18 per passenger .FederalDomestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.50 USD applies per passenger, persegment. r US or International Departure and Arrival Fees. In order to better serveyou, once you complete the booking process your invoice will display yourvacation land package, base airfare, fuel surcharge and all taxes and fees asseparate line items. Airfares are subject to change. Seats are limited and may not beavailable on every flight or departure date.Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if youchoose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website fordetailed information regarding your airline's checked baggage policies.

Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, anon-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16days priorto departure: cancellation fee of 30% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation onthe day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: Forcancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 35% of totalprice. For cancellation between 60-31days prior to departure: 60%of total price. 30or fewer days prior to departure: 100%of total price. For River Cruises: includingEurope, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of50% 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 todeparture: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antarctica: Acancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior todeparture; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90days prior to departure. For Oberammergau: Non-refundable deposit will beretained. A cancellation fee of 75% will apply for cancellation between 120-90daysprior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation lessthan 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommendedand must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until touris paid in full. If waivers have not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled forany reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full.Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" nightaccommodations. Purchase of Waiver and Insurance guarantees a full refund ofall payments (including deposit), except the Waiver and insurance fee itself, madeto Collette Vacations for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travelplans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and Insurance doesnot cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual's

Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Uponcancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not atfault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you willbe refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review ourbrochure for details.

Consumer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in thefollowing highly reputable industry organizations: the United States TourOperators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents. Eachassociation operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made bytravelers. Full details are available from the organizations or Collette TravelService. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients. OurCalifornia Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20. Our State ofWashington Unified Business Number is 601220855.Our Nevada Sellers ofTravel registration number is 2003-0279.

Responsibilities: Neither Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and itsand their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, andassigns (collectively "Collette"), own or operate any person or entity which is to ordoes provide goods or services for these trips. Because neither maintains anycontrol over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Colletteassumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury,death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, orirregularity 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 orother employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, orinstrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) anywrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party notunder the supervision and control of Collette. Additionally, responsibility is notaccepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medicalfacilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war,terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. All services andaccommodations 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, intheir sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for thecomfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw anytour announced. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as amember of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at anytime, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interestsof the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individualparticipant. Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier's cancellationpenalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to thetour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are thesole responsibility of the owner at all times. Participants may be photographed forthe promotional purposes of Collette. Arbitration - I agree that any disputeconcerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any otherliterature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively bybinding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American ArbitrationAssociation in Rhode Island. Such proceedings will be governed by substantiveRhode Island law.Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms andconditions.

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