MSU Alumni Magazine, Fall 2004 issue - MSU Alumni Association ...

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SPARTAN PATHWAYS
2005 TRAVEL CATALOG
All dates and prices are subject to
change. Reservations are on a firstcome,
first-serve basis. Since the
MSUAA partners with other universities
many tours fill quickly. It is essential
that you make your reservation
early to reserve a space on the tour.
Expedition to Antarctica
January 16-29
Gohagan & Company
From: $4,495, plus air
Begin with a three-night stay in vibrant
Buenos Aires before proceeding by air
to Argentina’s southernmost city,
Ushuaia, to embark on the M.S. Le
Diamant and begin an eight-night
Antarctic adventure. Follow in the
wake of Sir Francis Drake and James
Cook as you cruise the remote waters
encircling our seventh continent, with
calls at Penguin Island, Petermann Island,
Pendulum Cove, Aicho Island
and other landing sites enjoying unparalleled
opportunities to view the
distinctive bird and mammal life. A
fleet of Zodiac landing craft will afford
a firsthand look at the natural treasures
of the Antarctic, and lectures by trained
naturalists will contribute to a greater
understanding of one of Earth’s most
amazing ecosystems.
Amazon River Journey
January 29-February 6
Gohagan & Company
From: $2,995
(airfare from Miami included)
Machu Picchu post-tour:
$1,795
Join the adventure of a lifetime
on a cruise down the Amazon
to explore this exotic region’s
vast rainforests, untamed waters
and bird, plant and
wildlife species not found anywhere
else on the planet. Enjoy the comforts
of an impeccable river ship that evokes
the 19th century’s age of exploration
while offering 21st-century amenities.
Naturalist guides will lead hikes
through lush rainforests and on special
excursions down some of the Amazon’s
secretive, sinuous tributaries to
visit local tribal villages. Experience
Peru’s historic capital, Lima, and take
advantage of a special, optional posttour
program to legendary Machu
Picchu, which includes an excursion
to the lost sacred city of the Incas.
Beauty & Wonder Down Under –
Australia & New Zealand
February 16 – March 3
Alumni Holidays International
From: $5,995 from Los Angeles, plus taxes
Embark on an exhilarating exploration
of the geologic treasures, majestic
glaciers, Victorian towns, sophisticated
cities, breathtaking mountains,
and primeval rainforests of New
Zealand and Australia. In New
Zealand, delight in Auckland with its
magnificent harbour and mesmerizing
expanse of extinct volcanoes. Discover
Queenstown, set against the
breathtaking spectacle of tranquil
Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped
peaks of the Remarkables mountain
range. Enjoy the quintessential Victorian
charm of Christchurch and the
stunning beauty of world-renowned
Milford Sound. Journey to Cairns,
Australia and see the colorful Great
Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living
organism. Also explore Sydney, with
its heady mix of cosmopolitan
panache and great natural beauty.
Cruise the Waterways and Canals
of Holland & Belgium
An Alumni College program
April 8-16
Alumni Holidays International
From: $2,045, plus air & V.A.T. taxes
Explore the spectacular waterways of
the Netherlands and Belgium on this
exciting adventure aboard the deluxe
M/S Swiss Pearl. From amid the colorful
canals of Amsterdam, travel to
the flower fields of Keukenhof Gardens.
Then cruise to the village of
Kampen and historic Deventer for a
special viewing of van Gogh masterpieces
at the Kröller-Müller Museum.
Visit the Mauritshuis in The Hague,
and delight in Delft, home of the legendary
blue and white pottery. Continue
cruising to the maritime city of
Rotterdam, and tour the famous
Delta Project on the beautiful Zeeland
Coast. The country of Belgium
features the Flemish town of Ghent
and the picturesque medieval Bruges.
Conclude your journey in Antwerp,
renowned for its glittering diamond
industry.
Italy - Orvieto
An Alumni College program
May 2-10
Alumni Holidays International
From: $1,945, plus air & V.A.T. taxes
Amid the wonders of Umbria, embark
on a journey of personal discovery
in one of the most magnificent regions
in the world. Explore the quaint
streets and delight in a culinary
demonstration at Orvieto’s Food
Market. Excursions beyond the city’s
medieval walls feature the Eternal
City of Rome and the Vatican, a country
within a city. Admire the splendor
of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance,
where Italy’s artistic genius
abounds at every turn. Examine the
works of the great masters and try a
hand at cooking or photography.
Marvel at two Umbrian jewels—medieval
Perugia, with one of Italy’s most
remarkable squares; and the walled
city of Assisi, home to the exquisite St.
Francis Basilica.
Passage of Peter the Great
May 16-28
Alumni Holidays International
From: $2,695 from Detroit
Now is the time to experience firsthand
the “new” Russia of open arms
and warm hospitality. Ornate onion
domes and winding waterways highlight
this historic passage between two
fabled Russian cities. Begin in the
magnificent capital of Moscow and
see Red Square, the famous golden
domes of the Kremlin and Lenin’s
Tomb. Board a luxury river cruiser designed
especially to navigate the rivers
and lakes of Russia. Ports of call include
the ancient wooden architecture
of Uglich; Yaroslavl, the Florence
of Russia; the peaceful farming town
of Goritsy; and the fairy-tale Kizhi Island.
The journey concludes in beautiful
St. Petersburg with a visit to the
spectacular Hermitage Museum, the
former Winter Palace of the Czars.
Tuscany New
May 16 - 24, 2005
From: $2,195 per person, plus air
An extraordinary vacation awaits you
at IL BORGO Di VILLA BOSSI-
PUCCI, set in the Tuscan hills overlooking
the famous Chianti Toscana
wine-growing region. Open your
senses to the treasures of Italy. If
you’ve ever wanted to experience the
arts and culture of Italy first hand,
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