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THE ART OF LIVING MADRID 800-323-7373 wmalumni.com/travel May 29-June 20, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Studio Apartment $4,245 $250 $3,995* One Bedroom Apartment $4,845 $250 $4,595* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta- tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

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THE ART OF LIVING

MADRID

800-323-7373 wmalumni.com/travel

May 29-June 20, 2016

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$4,245 $250 $3,995*

One Bedroom Apartment$4,845 $250 $4,595*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $495 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transporta-tion costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricingand information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability).

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Three weeks in Madrid, Spain, at

the first-class ApartoSuites Jardinesde Sabatini.

Activities and Events• Informative educational

programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insight into the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and aWelcome Dinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 21 breakfasts, five lunches and

five dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a dedicated

Passenger Service Representativeprior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 28 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.• Enjoy three weeks’ furnished accommodations complete with modern amenities, including a kitchenette,

cable TV and Wi-Fi.• Embark on included group excursions to the Royal Palace, Salamanca,

Ávila, Toledo, and Segovia.• Discover the many treasures housed in the highly acclaimed Reina Sofia

and Prado museums. • Try out life abroad as you equip yourself to live independently in Spain.• Choose from three Optional Enrichment Tracks based on your

individual interests: Language, Cuisine, or Art and Architecture (available at an additional cost).

MADRIDTHE ART OF LIVING

Have you ever dreamed ofliving abroad or exploringMadrid at an unhurriedpace? Then this programis for you. AHI’s new TheArt of Living programsprovide an authenticintroduction to living abroad with customizable experiences. Select a groupof excursions and activities geared toward your individual interests. AHI isproud to offer an international living adventure in Spain’s cosmopolitan capital city. Immerse yourself in Spanish lifestyle, customs, art, history and cuisine. Reside in your own apartment near Madrid’s beautiful and historic Old Town for three weeks. Mingle with locals, embark on excitingexcursions, and enhance your learning with educational lectures and workshops.

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT/SUNDAYDepart for Madrid, Spain.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ MONDAYUpon arrival, transferA to theApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini.Attend a welcome briefing with yourAHI Travel Director who will ensure youare fully informed about the program.Then attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.DAYS 3-5 ~ TUESDAY-THURSDAYBreakfast is included each morning. See the highlights of Madrid followedby lunch at a restaurant on Tuesday. On Wednesday, attend a lecture on contemporary Spain. Explore the areaaround your hotel during an orientationwalk. On Thursday, learn about Spanishart. Then, discover the many masterpieces housed in the PradoMuseum during a guided visit. EachThursday evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a restaurant.DAYS 6-8 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Saturday, visit Ávila and enjoy a lecture about the history of Castilla.Lunch is at a local restaurant. OnSunday, visit the historic city ofSalamanca. Explore its celebrated PlazaMayor and have lunch. DAYS 9-12 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYEnjoy a walking tour of Old Town on

Monday. On Wednesday, learn about theSpanish Civil War in the morning and in the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace.On Thursday, go on a walking tour of20th-century Madrid. DAYS 13-15 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Friday, attend a lecture on the legacy of Moorish and Jewish Spain.Then, discover a harmonious blend ofJewish, Moorish and Christian culturein Toledo during a full-day excursion. DAYS 16-19 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYJoin your fellow travelers for a traditional tapas lunch on Monday. On Wednesday, explore the Reina Sofia Museum. DAYS 20-22 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYEnjoy a full-day excursion to Segovia on Saturday. Lunch will be served at arestaurant in Segovia. On Sunday, celebrate your Spanish adventure witha festive Farewell Reception andDinner, followed by a performance ofSpanish Tuna music. DAY 23 ~ IN TRANSIT/MONDAYTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules aresubject to change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

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APARTOSUITES JARDINES DE SABATINI

This exciting Spanish immersion programis grounded in comfort and convenience.Located near the Royal Palace andGardens, the ApartoSuites Jardines deSabatini ideally blends the conveniencesof apartment living with the amenities of a hotel. Each beautifully decoratedguest room features a kitchenette with a cooktop, a refrigerator and a microwave; Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a direct-dial telephone, an LCD TV, a hair dryer, a digital safe, an iron and ironing board.The hotel’s services include a 24-hourreception desk, concierge service, roomservice, laundry and dry-cleaning service,a business center, daily newspapers anda breakfast buffet. The rooftop terrace,overlooking the Royal Palace, is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine and some tapas.

AHI’s new The Art of Living programs have been designed to offer increasedchoice and personalized experiences. The main program features the includedexcursions detailed above, and you may choose to enhance your experience bypurchasing one or more of the Optional Enrichment Tracks, which allow you tocustomize your adventure based on your interests. This program offers the following Optional Enrichment Tracks:

LANGUAGE OPTIONThis track includes 12 Spanish language classes that are small and tailored toyour skill level, guaranteeing individual attention and a comfortable progressionthrough the lessons.CULINARY OPTIONIn this track, the region’s cuisine takes center stage. Discover the flavors of Spainthrough cooking demonstrations and classes, a winery visit, an olive oil tasting anda shopping excursion to a local market.ART & ARCHITECTURE OPTIONGo beyond Madrid’s most visited sites to explore additional museums and architectural gems, including El Escorial Monastery and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.

OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT TRACKS

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Send to: The Art of Living ~ MadridSusan Bowe ’85William & Mary Alumni AssociationAlumni JourneysP.O. Box 2100Williamsburg, VA 23187-2100

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NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and drycleaning; excursions, meals and beverages not described in this brochure as included, travel insuranceand all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should be in good health and able to walk moderate dis-tances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other person-al needs must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. The right is retained todecline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel isunfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to otherson the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which correspondsto the unused services and accommodations be refunded.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on AdvancePurchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied.If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of asmuch as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing.After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy classfare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIORTO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will bewholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/orchange in travel dates, or airline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Detailswill be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by thecarrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expen-sive and not included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and per-sonal effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in Madrid,Spain. It is the responsibility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the pro-gram in as good a condition as it was when the program began. Participants may be assessed charges forrepairs or cleaning required due to damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted by a par-ticipant.AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, orfrom trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating inthis travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining addi-tional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice record-ings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activi-ties.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which pro-vides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travelconveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independentcontractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence orwillful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Traveland the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missedcarrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect,failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, trans-portation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with orwithout notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tourcosts, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current atthe time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printeditinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes,with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additionalexpenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibil-ity of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have noclaim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has nophysical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or otherpassengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departurepassenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their con-veyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the com-pany(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoeverwill be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time ofcancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate inthe current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure willresult in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost perperson; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entirecost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTERYOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

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