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AIR/SEA PROGRAM•FREE air to Miami, Florida, with a returnfrom Caldera, Costa Rica, from select NorthAmerican gateway cities.•All transfers and baggage handling betweenairports and piers on days of embarkation/disembarkation for Air/Sea passengers.INCLUDED FEATURES•Set sail from Miami for 10 nights aboard theSix-Star Crystal Symphony. Cruise theAtlantic and Pacific oceans and the CaribbeanSea. Your ports of call include St. Thomas,U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Maarten, Kingdomof the Netherlands and Curaçao, beforedisembarking in Caldera, Costa Rica.•Receive $1,000 per couple shipboardcredit redeemable for excursions, tipping,at the shops, spa and lounges.•Use your shipboard credit to purchase CrystalCruises’ Optional Shore Excursions led byknowledgeable English-speaking guides.•Deluxe staterooms with Egyptian cottonlinens, TV/DVD, private bath with tub/shower,double basins, marble countertops, sittingarea, security safe, direct-dial phone andrefrigerator stocked with complimentarybeverages.•Captain’s Gala Welcome Aboard andFarewell Receptions.•Exclusive AHI Welcome and FarewellParties.•Gala entertainment nightly.•Services of a Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.•Services of an experienced AHI TravelDirector throughout the trip.SPECIAL CRYSTAL FEATURES•Exceptional dining aboard Crystal Cruises,featuring all meals.– Superbly prepared cuisine to suit yourmood in seven restaurants.– Complimentary 24-hour room service.– Meals served on deck on glorious daysand under the stars.– Select your own dining times.•Enjoy many included extras.– Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages.– Free motor coach shuttle service to thetown center in every port.– The Creative Learning Institute withclasses in the arts, business & technology,lifestyle topics, wellness, wine and food.Discover the allure of the Caribbeanduring an unforgettable cruiseaboard the Six-Star CrystalSymphony. Chart a course for the storiedPanama Canal. As you transit its locks, marvelat this magnificent feat of engineering andthe idyllic landscapes that line its banks.Experience the charm of Dutch culture onCuraçao and St. Maarten. Soak up the warmthof sapphire waters and sunshine on thetropical beaches of St. Thomas. Alongthe way, you’ll be pampered in luxury withthe superlative services of a doting crew.M I A M IFLORIDAIn the early 1900s, Miami was nicknamedthe Magic City because it seemed to havesprung into a metropolis from the beachesof Biscayne Bay. Today, this glitzy urban playgroundis also regarded as the Gateway toLatin America.S T. T H O M A SU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDSThe most developed of the U.S. Virgin Islands,St. Thomas is often referred to as Rock City,because of its prominent mountain. The maintown, Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of theU.S. V.I. and is renowned for its tax-freeshopping. The town’s architecture reflectsthe island’s diverse heritage with Dutchdoors, Danish red-tile roofs, French irongrillwork and Spanish-style patios. Filigreebalconies and brightly painted houses givethe city the feel of the New Orleans FrenchQuarter. The island’s white sand beaches arefamous for calm, turquoise waters and areembraced by gently rolling emerald hills.

St. ThomasSt. MaartenS T. M A A R T E NKINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDSSt. Maarten is the Dutch side of an islandshared by France and the Netherlands. Thisis the smallest piece of land in the worldthat has dual sovereignty. On the island apeaceful coexistence is shared, with a borderthat seems invisible. Its cosmopolitancapital, Philipsburg,boasts a myriad ofshopping opportunities,while the outlyingarea features breathtakingscenery andhistoric sights, suchas buildings with theunique West Indian“gingerbread” trim.Nature lovers might wish to scuba dive inthe coral reefs teeming with marine lifeor take an invigorating hike throughwindswept hills. Visit the French side ofthe island to fully experience its culturaland scenic differences.Above: Ox cart wheel,Costa RicaOPTIONAL TWO-NIGHTPOST-CRUISE EXTENSIONIN COSTA RICAExplore the sunny splendor of Costa Ricaduring this optional extension to enhanceyour overall trip experience. Enjoy luxuryhotel accommodations, a daily buffetbreakfast, concierge service, the servicesof an AHI Travel Director, an excursion toa coffee plantation and orchid garden,transfers between ship/hotel andhotel/airport A and baggage handling.AProvided for Air/Sea Program passengersonly.C U R A Ç AOKINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDSOriginally inhabited by the Arawak Indians,Curaçao was settled by the Spanish in 1499and was later colonized by the Dutch. Thecapital city, Willemstad, has the look andfeel of a tiny tropical Amsterdam, withcolorfully painted buildings, magnificentred-tiled-roof houses, airy churches andflourishing docks. You can explore one ofthree well-preserved forts or stroll thehistoric center, encircling a central inletand replete with charming sidewalk cafés.C A L D E R ACOSTA RICADiscover the lush rain forestterrain of Costa Rica. Travelthrough a verdant, pristinecountryside with abundantmountains and valleys, thick junglesand cultivated plantations.With over a half a millionspecies of flora and fauna, tosay that it’s a country richin natural beauty is anunderstatement.NOTE: Ports are subject to change due to operationalconditions.

Reserve your Panama Canal cruise today!For Office Use Only: B #: ______________ Date: ________________Trip #:1-20290WPSR: ________________Send to: Panama CanalMSU Alumni Associationc/o AHI Travel6400 Shafer CourtRosemont, IL 60018Please contact 888-697-2863 or AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questionsregarding this trip or to make a reservation. You may also call the MSU AlumniAssociation at 888-697-2863.Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)(1) _____________________________________________________________Title First Middle Last Date of Birth(2) _____________________________________________________________Title First Middle Last Date of BirthStreet Address____________________________________________________City_____________________________________________________________State_________________________________________ ZIP _______________Home: (_______)_________________Office: (________)___________________E-mail:__________________________________________________________❒ Yes, please e-mail me information about special travel opportunities.Sharing with_______________________________________. (Form sent separately.)Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s):1) ______________________________(2) _____________________________Optional Two-Night Post-Cruise Extension in San José, Costa RicaPlease make ________________ reservations for me (us) on the San JoséOptional Post-Cruise extension.I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows:Cruise Program❒ I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers.❒ Please call me/us to discuss my/our air options.Cabin category requested: 1st choice ________ 2nd choice ___________Bedding Request: ❒ Twin ❒ QueenDinner seating requested: ❒ 6:15 p.m. ❒ 8:30 p.m. ❒ Open DiningNote: Request for seating must be made at time of booking.Table size requested: ❒ 2 ❒ 4 ❒ 6 or ❒ 8.❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability).❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one isavailable at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate befound, I understand the supplement will no longer apply.Air/Cruise Program❒ I/we reserve the Cruise Program and request the Air Program to Miami, Florida,with return from San José, Costa Rica, to depart from:________________________________________________________________Departure City❒ Please send me in for ma tion on up grad ing my flights.Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by October 19, 2011 (90 days prior to departure).Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment infull. Credit cards cannot be accepted for final payment.Travelers, whether alumni or friends, must be current MSUAA members to participatein Association travel offerings. Forty-five dollars ($45) establishes a one-yearsingle membership with all other Association benefits. Joint membership is $55.Children under 18 may travel on parents' membership. Reservations will be confimedupon verification of Alumni Association membership. Membership dues arenon-refundable. Please make dues payable by separate check to Michigan StateUniversity. You may also join on-line at www.alumni.msu.edu or call toll free 888-697-2863.Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required)to reserve ________ place(s).❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International.❒ Charge my deposit to: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa Expires________/________Card #___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Signature as it appears on credit card)Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the termsand conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the Cancellation terms.

Better than 2-for-1 Pricing & Free Air Programplus $1,000 per Couple Shipboard CreditBetter thanCrystal Cruises2-FOR-1 FaresCategory/Deck/Description Brochure Fares (Per Person)EE 7/8 Deluxe Stateroom Fwd/Aft $8,980 $3,290Picture window, limited or extremely limited view, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, fullbathtub/shower combination.E 7/8 Deluxe Stateroom $8,980 $3,490Picture window, limited or extremely limited view, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, fullbathtub/shower combination.D 5 Deluxe Stateroom $9,360 $3,680Large picture window, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, full bathtub/shower com bi na tion.C 7 Deluxe Stateroom $9,720 $3,860Large picture window, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, full bathtub/shower com bi na tion.B 8 Deluxe Stateroom $11,460 $4,730Private verandah, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, full bathtub/shower combination.A 9 Deluxe Stateroom $11,960 $4,980Private verandah, queen size bed or twin beds, seating area, full bathtub/shower combination.PH 10 Penthouse $18,580 $7,290Large private verandah, spacious living area, queen size bed or twin beds, full Jacuzzi bathtub,®separate shower, walk-in closet and personal butler service.PS 10 Penthouse Suite $23,680 $9,840Large private verandah, sizeable living space, picture window view, large bedroom, queen size bedor twin beds, full Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, walk-in closet and personal butler service.®All cabins have remote TV & DVD, refrigerator and security safe.Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include free air from select gateway cities.Single prices available upon request. Port charges are an additional $350 per person.A $800 per person reduction will be applied for passengers arranging their own air. Prices are subject toincrease after 9/30/11.FREE AIR FROM SELECT GATEWAY CITIESAtlanta, GABaltimore, MDBoston, MAChicago, ILDallas/Ft. Worth, TXDenver, CODetroit, MIHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAMiami, FLMpls/St. Paul, MNNew York, NY (JFK)Newark, NJOrlando, FLPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZSan Francisco, CASeattle, WATampa, FLWashington, D.C.$199 AIR ADD-ONS FROM SELECTGATEWAY CITIES*Albany, NYAlbuquerque, NMAustin, TXBillings, MTBuffalo, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHColorado Springs, COColumbus, OHDes Moines, IAFt. Lauderdale, FLGreensboro, NCGreenville, SCHartford, CTIndianapolis, INLas Vegas, NVNashville, TNNew Orleans, LANorfolk, VAOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NEPittsburgh, PARaleigh-Durham, NCRichmond, VASalt Lake City, UTSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CASpokane, WATucson, AZWest Palm Beach, FL* Other gateway cities and prices areavailable upon request.ITINERARYDay 1 Depart Gateway City /Arrive Miami / EmbarkCrystal SymphonyDay 2 Cruise the Atlantic OceanDay 3 Cruise the Atlantic OceanDay 4 St. Thomas, U.S. VirginIslandsDay 5 St. Maarten, NetherlandsAntillesDay 6 Cruise the Caribbean SeaDay 7 Curaçao, Kingdom of theNetherlandsDay 8 Cruise the Caribbean SeaDay 9 Transit the Panama CanalDay 10 Cruise the Pacific OceanDay 11 Caldera / DisembarkCrystal Symphony /Return to Gateway CityNOTE: Program itinerary is subject tochange due to local conditions.Cover: Crystal Symphony traversing the Panama Canal

Keel-billed toucan, PanamaPresortedStandardU.S. PostagePaidAHI TravelA WORD ABOUT YOUR TOUR OPERATORAHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programssponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professionalstaff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travelprograms since 1962.In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on:• An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for anindependent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences,inclusions and services at a comparable price.•Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of their 50years of travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popularsites and to uncover the region’s hidden treasures.• Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detailof your journey. Benefit from the expertise of local guideswho possess authoritative knowledge of the region and offerpersonal insight into the local culture.• Flexibility and customization. Free time during the tripallows you to pursue your own interests. They will also help youtailor your dream trip with add-ons and extensions.•Safety and security. In a country where youmight not know the language or culture, theirprofessional staff is on hand to easeyour way and get you any help you need.Like us at facebook.com/ahitravelFollow us at twitter.com/ahitravelView our webinars at youtube.com/ahitravelMSU Alumni Association242 Spartan WayEast Lansing, MI 48824-2005TP12 4NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentionedin this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physicalor mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused servicesand accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied bysomeone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.CRYSTAL AIR/SEA PROGRAM-CRYSTAL AIR/SEA PROGRAM offers round-trip flights from most major North American cities to and from the port of embarkation and debarkation. It also providesyou with transfers to and from the ship at these ports. CRYSTAL CRUISES reserves the right to choose the air carrier, routing and city airport from each gateway city, as well as the right to substitutecharter flights for scheduled service and vice versa.You have the option of providing your own air transportation.CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 75-45 days prior todeparture will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 44-15 days prior to departure will be 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person. Cancellation from 14 days up tothe time of departure will result in forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellationsmust be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject tochange by the carrier without notice. 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