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www.fowlertours/mauritius Fly to Mauritius to attend the P aPal Mass during Pope Francis’ historic trip to this tropical island. see the great CatHolIC sItEs of this faith-filled country. Includes a guIDED rEtrEat and spiritual direction by the popular Fr russell Pollitt sJ – and lots of time for relaxation and fun in one of Mauritius’ best 4* resorts. See Pope Francis at the Papal Mass! Explore Catholic Mauritius... and relax a little 6-13 September 2019 Led by Fr Russell Pollitt SJ The The S S outher outher n n C C ross ross Tour to Mauritius

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www.fowlertours/mauritius

Fly to Mauritius to attend the PaPal Mass during Pope Francis’ historic trip to this tropical island. see the great CatholiC sites of thisfaith-filled country. includes a guided retreat and spiritual direction

by the popular Fr russell Pollitt sJ – and lots of time for relaxation and fun in one of Mauritius’ best 4* resorts.

See Pope Francis at the Papal Mass! Explore Catholic Mauritius... and relax a little

6-13 September 2019 Led by Fr Russell Pollitt SJ

TheTheSSoutherouthernn CCrossrossTour to Mauritius

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Friday, September 6We meet at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg for our flight departing at 13:35 to Port-Louis.We arrive in the capital of Mauritius at 19:35 (note the two-hour time difference) and transferto our resort, located at Balaclava Bay on the island’s the north-west coast.

Saturday, September 7Today we explore Catholic Mauritius with a professional guide. We go to St Francis of AssisiChurch at Pamplemousses, followed by a visit to one of the oldest cemeteries on the island. Thechurch is the oldest standing edifice of the Catholic faith on Mauritius, dating to the 1750s. AtPort-Louis we visit the Shrine of Pere Laval, with the tomb of the Apostle of Mauritius, a FrenchSpiritan priest who was the first of the country and of his order to be beatified, in 1979.We then visit the Cathedral of St Louis, which was built in 1814/15 and promoted to cathedral in1847.We round off our Catholic tour at Marie Reine de la Paix, an open church built in 1940/41 on the

a uNiQue oPPortuNitYJoin radio Veritas, the southern Cross and Spotlight.Africa on this special tour to Mauritius to attend POPE FRANCIS’ PAPAL MASS in the capital Port-Louis on 9 September. We will also have opportunity to see some of the important sites of CATHOLIC MAURITIUS. In our wonderful 4* beach resort we can relax or

participate in adventurous activities, including canoeing, pedal boating, windsurfing, water-skiing, tennis, and much more. Father Russell Pollitt SJ

will offer a GUIDED RETREAT at the beach and be available for pastoral care.

The Ravenala Attitude Resort in Baclava Bay on the north-west coast of Mauritius.

Pope Francis before a Papal Mass in Dublin last year and the Cathedral of Port-Louis

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side of Signal mountain, where you have a beautiful panoramic view of Port-Louis. Presidingover the church and looking over the city is a 3 metre-high marble statue of Our Lady holding aglobe. Before returning to our resort, we have time at leisure in Port-Louis.

Sunday, September 8After breakfast, we have Sunday Mass. After that we have the day at leisure, just relaxing at oneof the resort’s two pools or at the beach, or making use of the many activities offered.

Monday, September 9Today is the day we see Pope Francis at the Mass (venue to be confirmed at the time of writing).In the morning we are collected by a private tour bus which takes us to Port-Louis. The bustakes us back to our resort after the Papal Mass. The Pope chose the date because it is the feastday of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval (1803-1864), the missionary who evangelised Mauritius.

Tuesday, September 10Today we have the whole day off to relax or taking advantage of the many activities offered atour resort.

Wednesday, September 11Today we have the very special experience of a half-day retreat at the beach, guided by Fr RussellPollitt SJ, our spiritual director, as the waves of the Indian Ocean lap on the shore on this tropicalisland to remind us of God’s creation. We spend the afternoon at leisure.

Thursday, September 12Today we have the whole day off to relax or taking advantage of the many activities offered atour resort.

The Church of St Francis and the Shrine of Pere Laval.

Marie Reine de la Paix and panoramic view of Port-Louis from the outdoor church

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Est. Price: R29,352 per person (ex-JHB; subject to rates and airport tax fluctuations, calculated on 28 travelling).

Includes: All flights ex-Johannesburg (incl. airport taxes), accommodation in a 4-star resort (sharing) with breakfast and dinner,and lunches on four days, complementary drinks, transfers, travelling on air-conditioned luxury buses, English-speaking tourguide, entrance fees as per itinerary

Excludes: Tips, insurance, personal expenses, travel to and from O.R. Tambo Airport/Jhb.

A deposit of R5,000 accompanied by the booking form (one per person) secures your place on this unforgettable pilgrimage.

Name of Account: Fowler ToursBank: Standard BankAcc no: 07 307 535 3 (current account)Branch code: 026509

Beneficiary Reference: ‘Mauritius’ plus your name

Please no cash depositsFinal invoices will be issued in June

Contact Gail at076 352-3809 or

[email protected] or fax 086 672-9225

www.fowlertours.co.za

How to book on this very special journey:

Friday, September 13We check out of our hotel and make our way to the airport. We are expected to land in Johan-nesburg at 11:50 am.

Breakfast and dinner with drinks included every day. Lunch included on four days.

No visa required for SA citizens!(Passports should be valid for at least six months from date of departure from Mauritius)

Fr Russell Pollitt SJ is the director of the Jesuit Institute and co-editor of the Spotlight.Africa website. One of SA’s mostprominent priests, he often appears on TV.With the Jesuit Institute Fr Pollitt is closelyinvolved in organising the annual WinterTheology series of lectures, and regularlyholds retreats and workshops on spirituality.

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Please go to next page

RESERVATION FORM(one form per person, photocopies of form are permitted):

Enclosed is my deposit of R5,000 per person to secure my booking on the pilgrimage specified below. Payment is to be made to:

Account Name: Fowler Tours Bank: Standard BankAccount no: 07 307 5353Branch code: 026509Name of trip: Catholic Mauritius Pilgrimage 2019

Led by Fr Russell Pollitt SJDuration: 6-13 September 2019Cost: Estimated: R29,352 (subject to fluctuations)

1.) RESERVATION FORM

Title: ___ Name (as it appears on your passport)_______________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ Code:___ ____________

Date of Birth:___________________ Nationality: ______________________________________________

Home Phone (____) ___________________ Work Phone: (___) __________________

Cell: (___) __________________ Fax: (___) __________________

Email: _________________________________________________________

Passport Number:______________________________________________ Expiry Date:______________

Medical Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________

Preferred Name for Name Badge:__________________________________________________________

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Emergency Contact Person

Name:_______________________________________________________

Cell number: _______________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Relationship: _____________________________________________________

2.) PASSPORT (required to travel) Photocopy of passport inside page showing name and photo is enclosed / clear scan attached I am applying for a passport and understand that I must supply a copy to Fowler Tours at least three months

before the departure date..

N.B.: Passports must be valid SIX months following the return date of the trip.

3.) PAYMENT TERMS & SCHEDULE:Deposit R5,000 to book. The deposit is non-refundable. A final invoice, reflecting the final price, will be issued 60 days prior to departure. Final Payment must be made within five days of invoicing. BANK DETAILS AS ABOVE. N.B.: Bank charges for cash deposits will be charged to you.

4.) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:I have received, read and agree to the TERMS & CONDITIONS and the Liability clausebelow, pricing terms, and payment terms outlined on this side of the form. I understand that the cancellation terms and penalties cannot be waived for any reason. If I decline to purchase travel insurance, I understand that there is no monetary recourse for any flight cancellations or delays by the airlines and I agree to the cancellation terms and penalties.

Signature (required to confirm reservation): _______________________________________________________

Liability: Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross or its owners do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods orservices for your trip, including, for example, lodging facilities, transportation companies, local ground operators, including, without limitation, variousentities which may utilize the Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross names, guides, sightsee-ing companies, entertainment, food or drink service providers, equipment suppliers, etc. As a result, Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The SouthernCross are not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity. In addition, Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and TheSouthern Cross are not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person or entity they do not own or control, nor for any actor inaction of any other third party not under their control. Without limitations Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross are not liable forany direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, death, loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity of any kind which may beoccasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond their control, including, without limitation any willful or negligent act, failure to act, breach ofcontract or violation of local law or regulation of any third party such as an airline, train, hotel, bus, taxi, van, local ground handler or guide, whetheror not it uses the Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross names, financial default or insolvency of any supplier which is to, or doessupply any goods or services for this trip. Similarly, Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross are not responsible for any loss, injury,death or inconvenience due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default of any third party, attacks by animals, injury ordeath while on activities sponsored by lodging facilities or by other third parties, sickness, the lack of appropriate medical care, evacuation to same,if necessary, weather, strikes, acts of God or government, acts of terrorism, or the threat thereof, force majeure, war, quarantine, epidemics, or thethreat thereof, criminal activity, or any other cause beyond its control. Should the advertised spiritual director be unable to participate in this event,every effort will be made to secure a substitute. Regardless of the participation of the advertised spiritual director the pilgrimage tour will proceed asscheduled on the dates listed. By signing this form to participate in this pilgrimage tour, you agree that the terms of the cancellation penalty will bebinding upon you regardless of whether the advertised spiritual director is able to participate. Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Crosswill not be responsible for any loss incurred by traveller, including lost days of the scheduled tour, due to a cancelled flight or other means andmodes of transportation. Full T&Cs: http://fowlertourssa.co.za/terms-and-conditions/

Reservation form - Page 2

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

THE PILGRIMAGE PRICE INCLUDES:• Roundtrip airfare from Johannesburg• Airport & border taxes• Full accommodation as stated in the itinerary • Breakfast and dinner at the resort• Lunches at the resort, except on two days travelling outside the resort• Roundtrip airport transfers in destinations and luxury coach for all touring as per the itinerary• Guided by certified local tour guide where indicated• Services of local tour operator• All entrance fees as per itinerary

THE PILGRIMAGE PRICE EXCLUDES:Mandatory tips, travel insurance, private expenses excluded

PRICING TERMS: As per booking form

PAYMENT TERMS: In order to meet deposit schedules with suppliers for this tour, Fowler Tours charges a non-refundable deposit.Full invoice is issued 60-90 days before departure; payment of which is due within FIVE DAYS.

CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds of deposits, except at the discretion of FowlerTours.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Fowler Tours offers to arrange travel insurance at the surcharge as per insurer rates..

PASSPORT: A valid passport is required of all passengers. Please apply for your passport immediately as passports are taking along time to process. Make sure to have it in your possession at all times while on tour. It must be valid for 6 months fol-lowing the return date of the trip or boarding may be denied or entry into the destination may be forbidden. Please provideFowler Tours with a copy or clear scan of the inside page of your passport (showing your name and photo) at the time ofreservation. Fax copies not acceptable.

VISAS: No visas are necessary for South African citizens. Fowler Tours is not liable for visa applications by non-South African citi-zens that are rejected or otherwise not obtained before departure, and in such cases cannot offer refunds. Fowler Tours cannot beheld liable for immigration officials denying passengers entry into the country of destination.

GROUP AIR: Due to the airlines’ reduced capacity and restrictive group reservation terms, group air reservations are often difficultto coordinate. The number of connections, length of layovers, and all conditions surrounding air travel cannot be guaranteed andmay change before departure. Seat Requests: Please note that group seats are assigned “at the discretion of the airline”, althoughevery effort will be made to fulfill requests. SPECIFIC SEAT ASSIGNMENTS CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED. Seatnumbers will not be advised until check-in at the airport.

DOMESTIC TRAVEL TO JOHANNESBURG: You are responsible for your own arrangements to and from Johannesburg ORTambo Airport.

ITINERARY: The Itinerary is tentative and represents what we are planning for you, however it is subject to confirmations frommany organisations. Because of changes in local schedules, we may need to alter specified events, dates and/or venues to better fitthe overall plan.

ROOMS: Tour prices are per person sharing. Single rooms at an extra rate are limited and are available first come-first served untilthe supply is exhausted.

LUGGAGE: Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross may take photographs or film of its trips and trip partici-pants, and participant grants Fowler Tours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross express permission to do so and for FowlerTours, Radio Veritas and The Southern Cross to use such for promotional or commercial use.

UNUSED SERVICES: There is no right to a refund for any unused services.

Cancellation Policy by request or see www.fowlertours.co.za