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DUBAI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BAHRAIN QATAR OMAN
November 6 – 18, 2012 | aboard the Clipper Odyssey
With Yale FacultY leader ProFessor PAUl BRAckEN

© Thomas Beachtold
Dear Yale Alumni and Friends,
Yale Educational Travel is pleased to offer this voyage to the exotic Arabian (Persian) Gulf.
This fascinating journey visits several city-states of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the countries
of Bahrain and Qatar, and provides an opportunity to explore the fascinating Sultanate of Oman.
Closed to Westerners for many years, these intriguing countries offer a striking mosaic of contrasts:
gleaming modern cities and ancient villages, windswept sand dunes and soaring mountains—all
bordered by blue skies and clear, shimmering waters.
Expedition Highlights
• Attend lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Paul Bracken.
• Visit the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in the former desert outpost of Dubai,
where gleaming skyscrapers stand adjacent to traditional fish markets, dhow yards, and
captivating souks.
• Search for exotic wildlife, including the endangered Arabian oryx on the island of Sir Bani Yas.
• <strong>Explore</strong> the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi—this Manhattan-of-the-Middle-East dazzles
with its exquisite architecture, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural heritage.
• Board local dhows to explore the Musandam Peninsula and swim along towering cliffs that
plunge into the turquoise sea.
• Discover Oman’s charming capital of Muscat, the ancient capital of Nizwa, and the astonishing
mud-brick fortress of Bahla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about life in this enigmatic corner of the world, where futuristic modern technology
coincides with age-old traditions.
I hope you will join Professor Paul Bracken along with other lecturers aboard the elegant
Clipper Odyssey, for a voyage from the Arabian Gulf to Oman in the sunny and temperate
month of November.
These off-the-beaten-path gems have tantalized adventurers for millennia. Now, they await
your discovery.
Best wishes from Yale,
Judith Cushingham ‘87PhD
Director, Yale Educational Travel
With our Compliments
On this expedition, virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip:
• All gratuities from porters and ship’s crew to
local guides
• All accommodations, including pre-voyage hotel night
• Daily activity options, including cultural tours,
4x4 excursion, and a dhow cruise
• World-class lecture and expedition team
• All meals on board and with the group ashore
• All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges
• Arrival and departure transfers on group dates
• Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear
and reading materials
• Medical and emergency evacuation insurance
• Dedicated staff to answer all your questions and
assist with flight arrangements
dubai

© Gary Krosin
tuesday, November 6, 2012
DEPART USA
Depart USA in the evening on your
independent flight to Dubai.
Wednesday, November 7
ARRIvE DUBAI,
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
Arrive in Dubai late this evening, transfer
to the hotel for overnight.
thursday, November 8
DUBAI / EMBARk Clipper Odyssey
Dubai rises from the desert like a mirage.
A gleaming 40-year-old, modern city steeped
in 5,000 years’ worth of tribal heritage,
Dubai is a veritable crossroads of past and
future. After breakfast at the hotel, set out
mid morning for the Palm Island complex
and a cruise through the surrounding waters.
Considered by some as the eighth wonder of
the world, it is one of only a few man-made
structures that can be seen from space.
Continue to the Mall of the Emirates and
its indoor ski slope before arriving at the
world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa,
to take in panoramic views from the 124th
floor. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
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followed by a visit to the Dubai Museum.
Embark the Clipper Odyssey this afternoon and
be on deck for magnificent views of the illuminated
skyline as the sun sets behind the city.
Friday, November 9
ABU DHABI
Oil revenues make Abu Dhabi, the capital
of the seven sheikdoms comprising the UAE,
the richest of them all. This full-day visit
includes a drive through this “Manhattan
of the Gulf,” to visit the bustling fish market
and a falcon rehabilitation center. Return to
the Clipper Odyssey for lunch via the picturesque
Corniche Road. This afternoon there
is the opportunity to visit the Grand Mosque,
then enjoy High Tea at the elegant Emirates
Palace Hotel. This evening you have the
option to dine on board the ship, or on your
own at one of Abu Dhabi’s fine restaurants.
saturday, November 10
SIR BANI YAS ISlAND
A wonderful example of proactive conservation
and re-foresting, this once-barren and desolate
island has been transformed into a lush landscape
populated by gazelles, Arabian oryx
(once on the brink of extinction), and more
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than 80 species of birds, including Greater
Flamingos. After breakfast on board, go ashore
(permission pending) by Zodiac to take nature
walks and appreciate the visionary largesse of
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Return to
the ship for lunch and an afternoon of lectures
on the region’s culture and history.
sunday, November 11
MANAMA, BAHRAIN
The Kingdom of Bahrain is the only Arabian
island-nation in the world. This morning
visit the Grand Mosque and National
Museum for an introduction to Bahrain’s
historic and cultural legacies. Then tour the
former palace of Sheikh Isa Bin Ali, whose
lengthy rule extended from 1869 to 1932.
After lunch on board, visit a 14th-century
Portuguese fort later used by the Omanis to
invade Bahrain in 1800, and prehistoric royal
burial mounds. From the causeway leading to
the mainland, you are treated to a panoramic
view of the island.
monday, November 12
DOHA, QATAR
Qatar is the world’s smallest Arab community
by population; only 400,000 Qataris inhabit
this angular peninsula. Visit the National
Stables to learn about the famed Arabian
horses, the oldest known breed of riding horse.
The busy camel and sheep markets present
exceptional photographic opportunities,
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GraNd mosQue, maNama muscat
while the produce markets and souks offer a
mélange of goods from dates to spices to gold.
The Museum of Islamic Art houses a magnificent
collection dating from the 7th to the 19th
century. Alternately, set off in 4x4 vehicles to
travel inland for an adventurous off-road safari
into the desert’s golden sand dunes.
tuesday, November 13
SHARjAH, UAE
Enjoy a morning at sea as your lecture
series continues. Later arrive in Sharjah, the
UAE’s major heritage center known for its
meticulous preservation of a unique Arabian
lifestyle and Islamic culture. This is showcased
at the Museum of Islamic Civilizations
where Islamic art and artifacts are housed
in what was once the Souk al-Majarrah.
The Al Naboodah House illustrates the life
of a well-to-do pearl-trading family. There is
also time to browse the Al Markazi souk to
view the UAE’s largest selection of carpets
and handicrafts.
Wednesday, November 14
Al kHASAB /
MUSANDAM PENINSUlA, OMAN
The ship anchors in the busy port town of
Al Khasab to visit the 16th-century Portuguese
fort and Old Town. Then board local dhows
adorned with colorful Oriental carpets and
cushions to explore the rugged fjords of
the Musandam Peninsula. These winding
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© Paulina Grove
© Gary Krosin
Palace oF sultaN Qaboos, muscat
waterways reveal towering limestone cliffs
which drop vertically into the turquoise sea.
Sail past Telegraph Island, the site of the Gulf’s
first telegraphic station installed by the British
in 1864, where you have the opportunity to
swim off the side of the dhow.
thursday, November 15
FUjAIRAH, UAE
Fujairah separates two sections of Oman
and is the only emirate located outside the
Persian Gulf. After a photo stop at the dramatic
fortress that presides majestically over the
town, continue inland over Masafi Pass in the
Hajar Mountains to Bidiya Mosque, the oldest
mosque in the UAE. Enjoy time to browse the
local market before descending to the coastal
town of Dibba, a Mediterranean-flavored
fishing village. After lunch at a local hotel
enjoy a dip in the pool, or Arabian Sea, then
return to the ship and set sail for Oman.
Friday, November 16
MUScAT, OMAN / NIzwA
This morning arrive in Muscat, Oman’s
capital, and depart overland for Nizwa.
In the ancient capital, a historic seat of Islamic
learning, explore the 17th-century Tower
Fort, and climb up the impregnable tower for
panoramic views. Visit the beautiful oasis of
Bahla and its sprawling fortress, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site whose walls and towers
were constructed of unbaked brick. Nearby is
the Bait Al Safah, a home built over 500 years
ago now converted to a museum showcasing
traditional Omani lifestyle. After lunch stop at
the lush green oasis of Birkat-Al-Mauz to view
its two-tiered falaj—a traditional irrigation
system. Return to the Clipper Odyssey for
dinner, or choose to dine in town on your own.
saturday, November 17
MUScAT / DISEMBARk
Today explore Muscat, a fascinating blend of
traditional architecture, elegant 18th-century
colonial mansions, and modern, aestheticallypleasing
buildings. Drive past stately villas
to photograph Sultan Qaboos Mosque, an
exquisite example of Islamic architecture.
Browse through traditional handicrafts at
the bustling souk and continue to the Oil
and Gas Exhibition Centre and Planetarium.
The facility describes the process of oil
production from the formation of deposits
to how they are located, extracted, processed,
delivered, and ultimately used. After lunch
at a local restaurant view the magnificent
Al Alam Palace of Sultan Qaboos, which is
set between the twin 400-year-old turreted
Portuguese forts of Jalalai and Mirani. Enjoy
dinner on board, then transfer to the airport
for your homeward flight.
sunday, November 18
ARRIvE USA
Flights arrive home today.
NiZWa Fort FuJairah
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iraN: WoNders oF Persia
Optional Pre-Voyage Extension | October 31 – November 7, 2012
Add an exploration of Persia, one of the oldest civilizations on Earth to your journey. In this
country regarded as the seat of civilization, immerse yourself in six days of remarkable art,
poetry, architecture, and history. <strong>Explore</strong> the architectural wonders of Esfahan; the fascinating
city of Shiraz, once famed for its vineyards of Shiraz (or Syrah) grapes; Persepolis, one of Persia’s
greatest treasures, rediscovered under desert sands in the early 1930s; and the museums of
Tehran, Iran’s bustling capital.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover for yourself the wonders of Iran, a fascinating,
hospitable country where turbaned clerics and carpet-weaving nomads co-exist in the shadows
of the world’s most elegant mosques and architectural masterpieces.
Price: $4,280 per person, double occupancy; $880 per person, single supplement
Note: Air fare within Iran and air fare from Shiraz to Dubai is included in the price of the
extension. For terms and conditions, and cancellation policies, please refer to the main voyage.
yale faculty lecturer
PAUl BRAckEN ’82 PhD, Professor of Management and Political Science
specializes in international security issues and global business. He has written
extensively on security matters, including the books Fire in the East, The Rise
of Asian Military Power and the Second Nuclear Age and The Second Nuclear
Age (Holt, 2012). He is currently writing a book on Scenario Methods in Global
Business. Professor Bracken teaches one of Yale College’s largest and most
popular courses, Strategy, Technology, and War. He also teaches the core MBA
course on Problem Framing in SOM, and is consistently rated the best teacher
in SOM executive education programs. He serves on the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel,
as well as other advisory groups for the U.S. government. In his lectures for this program, Professor
Bracken will highlight the political and economic dynamics of the Middle East, focusing on business
and military considerations. Professor Bracken’s wife, Nanette, an attorney practicing in Ridgefield,
Connecticut, will accompany him on this program.
additional leaders
kIM jANE SAUNDERS – A teacher and writer, Kim is a graduate of international politics and
history and holds a master’s degree in education. Education, travel, and textiles are her passion,
she is the author of Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles in Indonesia, and is engaged in research
on tourism and handicraft production in Southeast Asia. Currently living in Singapore, Kim is
a lecturer and consultant and also works with the travel and tourism industry, promoting awareness
and appreciation for locally produced handicrafts.
jOE vAlENcIc – Professor Joseph Valencic has taught courses in oceanography, marine science
research, and research diving techniques for the past 20 years. He is a marine consultant to Palm
Island Developments in Dubai whose experimental technology has created the largest artificial
reef in the world. Joe is also senior scientist of research and development for Exomos Submersibles
in the UAE involved with the design and testing of submersibles, including the world’s first private
underwater yacht. He is the producer of several award-winning underwater video programs, is a
Fellow of The <strong>Explore</strong>rs Club, and a member of many diving and marine research organizations.
GARY wINTz – Gary graduated cum laude from Duns Scotus College in Michigan with a degree
in philosophy. He has spent most of the past 30 years outside the US researching, writing, photographing,
and lecturing about distant lands and cultures, and has traveled to over 215 countries
and territories. Gary travels the world, leading expeditions to exciting destinations and sharing
his knowledge and experiences of such diverse countries as Tibet, Laos, Cambodia, and Iran.

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Limited singles are available at the quoted single rates above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times
the share rate. All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and
itineraries are subject to change.
INclUDED: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the
itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of
the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing
and port fees; $50,000 of medical expense coverage and $75,000 in emergency evacuation insurance.* Pre-voyage
extension includes all of the above. Air fare within Iran and air fare from Shiraz to Dubai is included in the price
of the extension.
NOT INclUDED: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges; airport arrival
and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; baggage/
trip cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/
Internet/fax/telephone charges.
AIR FARE: Air fare is not included on this program. A tentative flight schedule is available upon request.
* Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Policy will contain reductions,
limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.
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cATEGORY RATE (usd)
category 1 $9,480
category 2 $10,380
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2
suite $16,980
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
category 3 $10,980 single/cat 2 $16,580
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 6
category 4 $11,980
SUITE
single/cat 3 $17,580
category 5 $13,180
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category 6 $14,380
single/cat 4 $19,180
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P.O. Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010
Fax: 203-432-0587 • Phone: 203-432-1952 • E-mail: edtravel@yale.edu
Participants can also register securely online at www.YaleEdTravel.org/sandsoftime12

© Thomas Beachtold
November 6 – 18, 2012 | aboard the Clipper Odyssey
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P.O. Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for
expedition cruising. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled
heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can
track the progress of their voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each
cabin. Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins
have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey maintains a gourmet kitchen,
providing American and international specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey
include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room,
and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an
infirmary staffed by a registered physician, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a sophisticated telecommunications
system permitting Internet access and telephone and fax communication
with any location around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.
Cover dune photo: © SNTTA Emir Tours (camels); © Mike Moore (Dhow cruising in Musandam Peninsula).

MUSCAT
reservation form
SANDS OF TIME November 6 – 18, 2012
o IRAN PRE-EXTENSION October 31 – November 7, 2012
One can also reserve space online at the secure website www.YaleEdTravel.org/sandsoftime12
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(preferred name) (Birth date)
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(preferred name) (Birth date)
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and agree to abide by them.
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Please complete and return this Reservation Form with your deposit of $2,000 per person
(checks made payable to Zegrahm Expeditions) to the following address:
YALE EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
ASSOCIATION OF YALE ALUMNI
P.O. Box 209010 New Haven, CT 06520-9010 • Fax: 203-432-0587
Phone: 203-432-1952 • E-mail: edtravel@yale.edu
Participants can also register online at YaleEdTravel.org
© Gary Krosin

terms & conditions
1. Reservations: A $2,000 per person deposit, along with
a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve
a place for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a
Zegrahm Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of
the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure.
Air fare is due at time of issuance. All prices are quoted
in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Credit
cards accepted for deposit only.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations for
all or any part of the trip shall not be effective until they
are received in writing and confirmed by the Association
of Yale Alumni. At the time we receive your written
cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
• 120 days or more prior to departure:
$500 per person
• 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
• 1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition
has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any
unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies
to all extensions and independent travel arrangements
made in conjunction with this program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance:
We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation
and interruption insurance as protection against an
emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition
while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage
will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation.
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs
are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone
and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be
assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates,
we will always pair participants of the same sex.
All shared accommodations are nonsmoking. If it is not
possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be asked
to pay a single supplement for the land portion of the
program.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program
requires that you be in generally good health. It is
essential that persons with any medical problems and
related dietary restrictions make them known to us
well before departure. We can counsel you on whether
the expedition you have selected is appropriate for
you. The tour leader has the right to disqualify any
participant at any time during the tour if he or she
feels the participant is physically incapable and/or if a
participant’s continued participation will jeopardize
either the individual involved or the group. There
will be no refund given under these circumstances.
6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight
limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage,
imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement
due to type of aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/
within this program. Specifications will be provided
with pre-departure materials.
7. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation:
In order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build
into the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases
from fuel costs or currency fluctuations. Therefore, as
disclaimer
fuel-cost increases may occur and currencies do fluctuate
around the world, it may be necessary for us to initiate
a rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are
exceptional cost increases beyond our control.
8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are
based on information available at the time of printing
and are subject to change. ZE reserves the right to change
a program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations
as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the
itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions,
transportation delays, government intervention, airline
schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE
or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays
or changes is not included.
9. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel
an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever,
including too few participants or logistical problems such
as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances
that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All
trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and
this refund will be the limit of ZE’s liability. ZE is not
responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members
in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable
or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing,
visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.
10. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to
accept any individual as a trip member for any reason
whatsoever.
11. Limitations of Liability: This section defines our
responsibility with respect to all of our trips, including
extensions and independent arrangements. Please read
it carefully. ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees,
Yale University, and the Association of Yale Alumni give
notice that they act only as the agents for the owners,
contractors, and suppliers providing means of transportation
and/or all other related travel services and assume
no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss, or
damage to person or property in connection with any
service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention,
annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine,
strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any
means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled,
civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions
or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or
hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable
changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed
advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.
As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject
to change. As described in item 9 above, in the event that
an expedition must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible
for any personal expenses incurred by trip members in
preparing for the program. Certain ship owners require
use of preprinted ticket forms that limit the ship owner’s
and operator’s liability. When such tickets are used, you
are generally bound by the terms of these tickets with
respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators
of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship’s crew.
On advancement of deposit, the depositor acknowledges
that he/she has read and understands the above recited
terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them.
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For most activities, a relatively low level of exertion is required. You must be able to walk moderate
distances along uneven and sometimes rough terrain. Some locations are remote and require long
bus rides. Excursions are timed to depart when temperatures will be most pleasant. Average daily
temperatures are expected to range from the low 70s to the mid 80s°F throughout our itinerary.
Please note that in some mosques you may need to remove your shoes and ladies may need to cover
their heads.