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Page 1: UNCHARTED MEDITERANEAN - TCS World Travel€¦ · TCS World Travel (“TCS”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121, is a qualified tour operator that will organize

U N C H A R T E D M E D I T E R A N E A NB Y P R I V A T E A I R

MAY 17 – JUNE 2, 2019

Page 2: UNCHARTED MEDITERANEAN - TCS World Travel€¦ · TCS World Travel (“TCS”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121, is a qualified tour operator that will organize

ABOVE TOP LEFT The Turquoise Coast RIGHT Streets of Valletta, Malta BOTTOM LEFT Palma Cathedral, Mallorca, Spain FRONT COVER Bonifacio, Corsica, France

U N C H A R T E D M E D I T E R R A N E A NB Y P R I V A T E A I R

TRAVEL INTO THE DISTANT PAST on an unprecedented journey by private jet to the hidden gems of the Mediterranean, from the fortified cities of Corsica and Malta to the sparkling shores of the Turquoise Coast. Explore Greek, Roman and Byzantine sacred sites, including the ruins of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Traverse the stunning landscapes of Mount Etna and sample the world-renowned wines of Sicily. From Cyprus to Sardinia, unearth the

treasures of the ancient Mediterranean at UNESCO World Heritage sites, where archaeological ruins illuminate the evolution of human civilization. Fly direct to destinations on an exclusively chartered Airbus A318-100, customized to seat just 28 guests for your comfort and ease.

To reserve your seat or for more information please call 800.454.4149 or visit TCSWorldTravel.com

An extraordinary opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known reaches of the Mediterranean, from ancient island citadels to important religious sites and tranquil villages.

TOP LEFT Wine tasting, Mendoza TOP RIGHT Argentine gauchos BOTTOM Iguassu FallsTOP LEFT Vineyards, Sicily, Italy TOP RIGHT Spinalonga, Crete, Greece BOTTOM RIGHT Caves of Bonifacio, Corsica, France BOTTOM LEFT Library of Celsus, Ephesus

B A R C E L O N A , S PA I NB E G I N A N D E N D

M A L L O R C A , S PA I N

C O R S I C A , F R A N C E

M A LTA C Y P R U SC R E T E ,

G R E E C E

E P H E S U S & T H E T U R Q U O I S E C O A S T

S I C I LY, I TA LY

S A R D I N I A , I TA LY

If you would like to extend your journey, our Private Travel consultants can build custom pre- and post-trip extensions for you to explore the rest of the region —and beyond . These custom add-ons are all-inclusive—from chartered or commercial transportation to world-class accommodations and knowledgeable local guides.

Please call 800.454 .4149 or visit TCSWorldTravel .com for more information.

S E P T E M B E R 8 – 2 7, 2 0 1 92 0 D AY S | L I M I T E D T O 2 8 G U E S T S | A L L - I N C L U S I V E

$88,950 per person, double occupancy; $8,895 single supplement

D I S C OV E R T H E H I D D E N G E M S O F T H E M E D I T E R R A N E A N O N A N E X T R AO R D I N A RY J O U R N E Y

BA RC E L ONA , SPA I NSEPTEMBER 8 Begin your journey in Barcelona, where you will meet fellow guests and expedition staff at a festive welcome dinner. El Palace Hotel

M A L L ORC A , SPA I NSEPTEMBER 9 – 10 Discover this beautiful Balearic island, from the elegant coastal capital of Palma to its beguiling beaches and sheltered coves. The area surrounding your hotel is known for its lush orange and lemon groves. From here, explore the main town of Palma, rife with cultural gems, striking monuments and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Belmond La Residencia

C OR SIC A , F R A NC ESEPTEMBER 11 – 12 Experience a blend of French and Italian cultures on Corsica, an island ringed with half-moon bays and white sand beaches. Explore the fortified limestone city of Bonifacio, perched on a cliff at Corsica’s southern tip. Opt to take a cruise along coastlines characterized by dramatic cliffs and caves, citadels and coastal watch towers—part of the island’s ancient defense system. Casadelmar

M A LTASEPTEMBER 13 – 14 Explore the walled city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site established in the 1500s by the Knights of Saint John. Admire the baroque interior of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, adorned by a Caravaggio masterpiece. Visit the outdoor temple complex of Hagar Qim and explore Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, an ancient subterranean temple. The Phoenicia

C Y PRUSSEPTEMBER 15 – 16 On the rugged island of Cyprus, explore the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, a UNESCO World Heritage site where archaeologists continue to unearth valuable artifacts. Spend a day in Limassol, discovering the castles and abodes of antiquity, or opt for a half day in of Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the legendary home of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. Four Seasons Hotel Cyprus

C R E T E , GR E E C ESEPTEMBER 17 – 18 Choose from several activities to experience Crete, from a farm visit to a cooking class on regional cuisine. Wind through the labyrinthine ruins of the Palace of Knossos, sample the local brand of raki at a distillery or take a boat to the island of Spinalonga, home to a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Blue Palace Resort & Spa

E PH E S US A N D T H E T U RQUOI SE C OA STSEPTEMBER 19 – 20 Traverse Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, where the Aegean’s signature cerulean waves lap at ancient sun-soaked shores. Explore Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

SIC I LY, I TA LYSEPTEMBER 21 – 23 Sicily’s landscape is dominated by massive Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Navigate the mountain’s lunar-like terrain by foot or jeep and ascend to spectacular views. See the Ionian Riviera by yacht, or cycle to local wineries, indulging in the world-renowned vintages of the region. Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

SA R DI N I A , I TA LYSEPTEMBER 24 – 25 Discover the secluded southern side of Sardinia. Trace the ancient past through the Roman ruins of Cagliari, the island’s capital. Visit UNESCO World Heritage site Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a prehistoric defensive structure unique to Sardinia. Scan the Giara Plateau for wild horses thundering across the plain, a sight that captures the carefree spirit of the island. Hotel Il Castello, Forte Village Resort

BA RC E L ONA , SPA I NSEPTEMBER 26 – 27 Return to Barcelona for a farewell dinner, then catch your independent flight home the following day. El Palace Hotel

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PLEASE RESERVE PLACE(S) ON UNCHARTED MEDITERRANEAN PRICED AT $88,950 PER GUEST, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.

G U E S T I N F O R M AT I O N

Guest 1 Name: Date of Birth:

Email:

Guest 2 Name: Date of Birth:

Email:

Street Address:

City: State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code: Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S

F I plan to share accommodations with Guest 2 (above).

F I prefer single accommodations where available for an additional $8,895.

F Please arrange a share for me. If a share cannot be arranged, I agree to pay the single

supplement of $8,895. Information about all suite upgrades and optional programs will be sent to you in the months before departure.

T E R M S A N D C O N D I T I O N S

I/We have read the itinerary and accept the Terms & Conditions for the trip (each guest must sign).

Guest 1 Signature: Date:

Guest 2 Signature: Date:

P A Y M E N T

F Enclosed is my deposit check for $ ($10,000 per guest).

Please make checks payable to UNMED-19 ESCROW.

F Please charge my deposit of $ ($10,000 per guest) to my credit card

number: Expiration Date: (Charges can be made to most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.)

My credit card billing address, if different from above:

Please fa x, scan or mail the completed reser vation for m to:

TCS WORLD TRAVEL3131 ELLIOTT AVENUE, SUITE 300

SEATTLE, WA 98121

800 454 4149 TOLL FREE // 206 254 0228 USA 206 447 7717 FAX

[email protected]

U N C H A R T E D M E D I T E R R A N E A N | Se p te m b e r 8 – 27, 2 019

UNCHARTED MEDITERRANEAN | TERMS & CONDITIONS

TCS World Travel (“TCS”), 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121, is a qualified tour operator that will organize and administer the Uncharted Mediterranean expedition (the “Tour”) on your behalf. TCS, as the principal, is responsible to you for arranging and providing all services and accommodations offered in connection with the Tour. The acceptance of your Reservation Form and deposit by TCS creates a contractual relationship between TCS and you, the passenger/participant (Participant) in the Tour provided by TCS. Please read the following information carefully. After reading the terms and conditions herein (the “Agreement”), in order for your Tour reservation to be completed, you must indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions found in this Agreement by signing and submitting the Reservation Form, along with the deposit to TCS. TERMS & CONDITIONS:Tour Price: $88,950 per person, based on double occupancy ($8,895 single supplement).Security Agreement: Your payments are held in an escrow account at The Commerce Bank of Washington (“TCBW”), 601 Union Street, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA 98101-1342. Participants are protected by a Letter of Credit #592 issued by TCBW (the “Security Agreement”). Any claims against this Security Agreement must be filed with TCS or TCBW within 60 days of the termination of the Tour. After that time, TCS and TCBW will be released from liability under the Security Agreement. What Is Included: All hotel accommodations, group transportation, excursions, and other group activities as detailed in the itinerary, beginning with arrival at Barcelona, Spain on the first day of the Tour (September 8, 2019) through departure from Barcelona, Spain on the last day of the Tour (September 27, 2019) • Transportation by privately chartered jet, motorcoach and/or car, according to the itinerary. • Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the Tour, according to the itinerary • All meals, beginning with the welcome dinner on the first night of the Tour, and ending with breakfast on the last day of the Tour, as indicated in the itinerary including local beer and house wine at lunches and dinners • Complete program of special events and activities • Baggage handling during the Tour • Internet access in hotels, where available • Tips or gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and wait staff • Tour Amenities • $100,000 medical evacuation insurance for U.S. residents (which includes minimal accident/sickness/baggage insurance) for covered reasons. Details about optional and additional insurance for purchase, including trip cancellation insurance, will be sent to you after registration. The exact Tour itinerary, name and location of hotels, length of stay at each hotel, and other ground accommodations and services, are set forth in the itinerary, which is a part of this Agreement.What Is Not Included: Commercial airfare from your home city to the start city and from the end city to your home city • Optional and additional accident/baggage/cancellation insurance • Passport and visa fees • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, and fax fees • All beverages not mentioned above as included • Hotel minibar charges • Meals not scheduled by TCS • Inoculation and medication costs of any kind • Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total Tour price will be at your discretionAircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using an Airbus A318-100. The air carrier for the tour is Titan Airways. Operator and air carrier reserve the right to substitute equivalent aircraft if necessary. Your itinerary may include flights on smaller aircraft operated by local approved airline carriers. Seating on these aircraft will be economy or economy with limited business seats, based upon the configuration of the aircraft.Airfare: We are happy to assist you in reserving commercial flights between your home city and the start city and from the end city to your home city in the class of service that you prefer. We can also arrange pre- or post-Tour hotel accommodations and additional touring. Please ask for details.Reservations & Payments: To reserve your place on the Tour, complete the Reservation Form and return it with your deposit of $10,000 per person. The deposit can be made by check; wire transfer; or by a major credit card such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Make checks payable to “UNMED-19 Escrow.” Please fax, scan or mail the completed form to: TCS World Travel, 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121; fax to 206-447-7717; email [email protected]. Or call 800-454-4149 or 206-254-0228. Final payment is due March 8, 2019. The final payment is payable by check or wire transfer only.

Cancellation & Refunds: All requests for refunds must be sent to us in writing via mail, fax or email. Cancellations will become effective as of the date of the postmark or email receipt. Deposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a cancellation fee, as set forth in the following schedule:

If your notice is received…

You will receive a refundof all deposits less a…

Before Sept. 7, 2018 $2,500 per-person cancellation fee.Sept. 8 to Nov. 8, 2018 $5,000 per-person cancellation fee. Nov. 9, 2018 to Jan. 8, 2019 $7,500 per-person cancellation fee. Jan. 9 to March 8, 2019 $10,000 per-person cancellation fee. After March 8, 2019 No refund

Leaving a Tour in progress, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of a Tour. TCS reserves the right to cancel any Tour because of inadequate enrollment (minimum of 19 guests) that makes the Tour economically infeasible to operate. If TCS cancels the Tour prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of monies paid. Please note that costs for visas, commercial air tickets, insurance, suite upgrades, and pre- or post-tour independent arrangements may not be refundable.Insurance: Trip cancellation insurance is available for purchase for U.S. residents; more information will be sent upon registration. Baggage: On the private jet, each Participant is limited to 90 pounds of checked baggage in 2 bags (one bag of your choice limited to 50 pounds and one wheeled bag that TCS will send ahead of time to you for use on the Tour limited to 40 pounds), plus a few smaller carry-on items such as a backpack, purse, camera, and/or laptop. In certain countries you will fly on a light aircraft. Due to weight restrictions on these flights you will only be allowed one bag, provided to you by TCS, plus your hand-carry luggage (including camera equipment). For international flights, the air carrier’s liability is limited to the actual value of the baggage but not more than 1,000 Special Drawing Rights, approximately $1,250 per passenger, unless a higher value is declared at the time of check-in and an appropriate excess valuation charge is paid. Baggage, when not handled by TCS, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the Participant.Visa Documents/Entry Permits: Acquiring visas and/or entry permits is the responsibility of the Participant. Failure to obtain visas and/or entry permits does not negate the terms and conditions. Any extra costs for rerouting Participants without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the Participant. We will provide information on the necessary visas and/or entry permits in the Tour documents. Suite Upgrades: Suite upgrades are available in some destinations; more information about them, including their extra costs, will be sent to you in the months before departure.Itinerary Changes: The itinerary and staff are subject to modification and change by TCS. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned; however, should unforeseen world events and conditions require our itinerary to be altered, we reserve the right to do so for the safety and best interest of the group.Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, Operator highly recommends visiting your personal physician for a checkup, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. To go to certain destinations or participate in certain activities, you may need to obtain your physician’s approval. In this case a form will be sent to you for your physician to sign. Operator is prepared to arrange for an alternative destination or activity,in case a physician recommends it. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. Operator will make reasonable efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, Operator cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of Operator’s staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.Photography & Video: We reserve the right to take photographs and/or videos (the “Photography”) during the Tour and to use the Photography for promotional purposes. Participants who prefer their images not be used must notify us in writing before the commencement of the Tour.Basis of Rates: All prices are based on two persons sharing a room. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. The rates are based on current tariffs and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. While TCS will make reasonable efforts to maintain the listed prices, if it is necessary to levy a surcharge, TCS reserves the right to do so and will notify you at the time of final invoicing.

Release of Liability: In the absence of gross negligence on TCS’ part, TCS is not responsible for personal injury or property damage caused by the air carrier, hotel, or other suppliers of any of the services being offered in connection with this Tour. The passenger tickets in use by the carriers shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger; the carriers are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time Tour Participants are not aboard their conveyance. Neither TCS, nor any of its respective owners, directors, employees, contractors, officers or agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) shall be held liable for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or provided by such other provider, (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or by acts of God, strikes, fire, flood, war, rebellion, terrorism, insurrection, sickness, quarantine, epidemics, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control, and (C) any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise that may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the Tour. The Participant waives any claim against any of the Released Parties for any such loss, damage, injury, or death, including any right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary damages against any of the Released Parties for any reason whatsoever. None of the Released Parties shall be liable for any air carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket.Acknowledgment of Risk: You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in the Tour or any activities which may take place during the Tour, may involve risk and potential exposure to injury or fatal injury and that risk and dangers may arise or be caused by the negligence or participation of other Participants, contractors and/or subcontractors for the Tour or from other foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature. Express Assumption of Risk & Responsibility: In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the Tour and that you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage suffered by you or caused by you. By registering for the Tour, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for yourself or other Participants. TCS reserves the right in its sole discretion to accept, decline to accept or remove any Participant on the Tour and reserves the right, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to withdraw any part or all of the Tour and to make such changes as may be necessary. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Washington law. This agreement to arbitrate does not waive or modify the liability release contained in this document.Exclusive Governing Law & Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. If the right to seek arbitration is for any reason waived by both parties, or if judicial review of any arbitration is sought, any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of Washington, or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington or the appropriate appellate courts, and the parties hereby waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith. In connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the parties hereby specifically and knowingly waive any rights that either party might have to demand a jury trial.TCS & Starquest Expeditions, Inc. dba TCS World Travel is a Registered Seller of Travel in Washington (#602-320-265), a California Seller of Travel (#2071584-30), an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, and is endorsed by IATAN the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (#50-755585). TCS World Travel Inc.’s Dunn & Bradstreet D-U-N-S number is 17-084-7961.© TCS World Travel

Travel + Leisure® and World’s Best Awards are trademarks of Time Inc. Affluent Media Group and are used under License. Travel + Leisure® and Time Inc. Affluent Media Group are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, TCS World Travel.

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