2013 Argentina trip brochure.qxp - Carriage Association of America

Join Uson the Carriage Association of America’s trip toArgentinaNovember 1–12, 2013Don’t miss this amazing opportunity tovisit a stunning collection of unique,privately owned estates, horses, carriagecollections, and appointments.Photos courtesy of Jill Ryder and Melissa Warner

Our ItineraryThursday, October 31:• Depart the city of your choice for Buenos AiresFriday, November 1:• Arrive at the Buenos Aires airport; you will be met anddriven to the Hotel Sofitel B.A. (www.sofitel.com)• Free afternoon• Welcome DinnerSaturday, November 2:• Breakfast in the hotel• Morning departure by private motorcoach towardChascomus, and a visit to a private collection• Overnight at Estancia Santa Julia(www.alejandropolo.com)Sunday, November 3:• Breakfast at Estancia Santa Julia• Spend the day with our host, Alejandro Staudt, at hisestancia; we will visit his private carriage collection, andin the afternoon, you can ride, swim, or just relax• Overnight at Estancia Santa JuliaMonday, November 4:• Breakfast at Estancia Santa Julia• Depart by private motorcoach around 9:00 a.m.• Spend the day with Dr. Gibellia at La Invernada• Dinner and overnight at Santa JuliaTuesday, November 5:• Breakfast at Santa Julia• After an early lunch, depart for Pinamar• Dinner at a seafood restaurant in Pinamar• Overnight at the Hotel Terrazas al Mar(www.terrazasalmar.com)Wednesday, November 6:• Breakfast at the Hotel Terrazas al Mar• Depart toward Roca / Paz Anchorena• After lunch, depart for Tandil• Dinner and overnight at Ave Maria(www.avemariatandil.com.ar)Thursday, November 7:• Breakfast at Ave Maria• Morning departure by private motorcoach toEstancia La Mora, belonging to Mrs. Morita Fox• Lunch at Estancia La Mora• In the afternoon, continue toward Bolivar• Dinner and overnightFriday, November 8:• After breakfast, depart for Bragado• Visit Ernesto Figueras’ estancia• After a late-afternoon lunch, depart for the town of Areco• Dinner and overnight in ArecoSaturday, November 9:• Breakfast at the hotel• Visit the estancia of Juan Gibelli and his carriage collection• Dinner at a local restaurant• Overnight in ArecoSunday, November 10:• Breakfast at the hotel• Visit San Antonio de Areco to see the famous gauchoparade and festival (you will see the parade from a primeviewing location!), followed by lunch• Free afternoon to explore Areco• Dinner in a local restaurant• Overnight in ArecoMonday, November 11:• Breakfast at the hotel• Depart for Escobar to visit Dr. Guillermo Gibelli’sEstancia El Galpon and to see his carriage collection• Lunch at Estancia El Galpon• In the evening, return to Buenos Aires• Dinner on your own• Overnight in the Hotel SofitelTuesday, November 12:• Breakfast in the hotel, and a free day to explore B.A.• Check out from the hotel by 6 p.m.• Transfer from the hotel to the airport

More Detail on a few of Our StopsOn this truly unique and special trip, we will start in the exciting city of Buenos Aires (the “Paris of South America”).From there, you will travel by private motorcoach, throughout B.A. Province, to visit private estancias (ranches) and theirextraordinary collections of carriages, harness, appointments, books and, of course, horses! You will meet wonderfulArgentine people and enjoy their cuisine and wines.Whether you travel with a family member or friend, or join us on your own, you will be cared for and pamperedfrom the moment you arrive at the Buenos Aires airport. Everything is included in this fascinating trip: hotels, guides,transportation, meals, so you can leave your cares at home.The Sofitel Hotel in Buenos AiresSofitel Buenos Aires (www.sofitel.com) is located in the tranquil and charming Arroyo Street. Surrounded by quiet, treeshadedsidewalks, the area is a haven of antique shops and art galleries, a true epicenter of culture.The hotel features aperfect blend of French savoir faire and Argentinean tradition, with exquisite decor and the delicate scents of flowers.Ave MariaAt this exquisite hotel (www.avemariatandil.com.ar) in Tandil, natural beauty and comfortable surroundings combine toprovide you with a uniquely relaxing experience. Nestled in a beautiful mountainous landscape, among oaks, conifers, andmagnolias, the hotel offers refinement and the best service.San Antonio de ArecoNestled in lush farmlands, San Antonio de Areco is probably the prettiest town in the pampas, with a peaceful atmosphereand picturesque colonial streets. The town dates from the early eighteenth century and still preserves a great deal of thecriollo and gaucho traditions, especially among its artisans, who produce very fine silverwork and saddlery. By day, men donthe traditional boina (a kind of gaucho beret), while in the evenings locals head to the peña, a party with folk music anddancing. Gauchos from all over the pampas show up for November’s Día de la Tradición (“Day of Tradition,” or GauchoFestival), where you can see them and their horses in the town’s cobbled streets, in all their finery.San Antonio de Areco’s compact center and quiet streets are very walkable. Around the Plaza Ruiz de Arellano, named inhonor of the town’s founder, are several historic buildings, including the parish church. The old bridge across the Río Areco(from 1857), follows the original cart road to northern Argentina. Once a toll crossing, it’s now a pedestrian bridge leadingto San Antonio de Areco’s main attraction, the Gaucho Museum.Gaucho Festival (Day of Tradition)Argentina’s quintessential gaucho town goes wild each November to celebrate its Día de la Tradición (Day of Tradition).The central character in all the action is the gaucho, and to really appreciate the meat, the dancing, the handkerchiefwaving,and the equestrian acrobatics you’ll need to study up on a bit of the history of this rough, tough,” real man’s man.”Sunday’s parade features several hundred men, boys, and an occasional small girl from nearby fields and faraway regions,all dressed to the nines in their best Sunday gaucho gear and all expertly controlling beautifully groomed horses with ornateleather and silver bridles.When you’ve clapped till you can clap no more, and you think it’s all over and must be lunchtime soon, there come thetropillas of untamed horses, each group led by a single expert rider, and ornate chariots with ruddy-faced girls in huge skirtsand lace-ribboned hair. It’s an amazing sight for anyone, but particularly for anyone keen on all things equestrian, as accordingto the locals these horses and their apparel are some of the finest that can be seen in the whole of Argentina.Throw in a marching band dressed immaculately in white, some local children dancing gato in the corner, and a host ofpopcorn sellers trundling through the clapping crowds, and you’ll wonder why this isn’t called a carnival – the atmosphere ofnational pride and cheery circumstance is almost as palpable as the asado you’re about to feast on.

The Trip Package Includes• Eleven nights’ accommodation• Airport transfers by private car• Breakfast daily• Lunch and dinner daily (unless specified)• Use of private air-conditioned motorcoach• English-speaking guide throughout the trip• Tours and visits – estancias, museums, the gaucho festival, etc.• Taxes, porterage, and gratuities• Visits to beautiful, privately owned estates to seestunning carriage collections and horses; some ofthese estancias are ones the CAA has visited previously;some, we’ve not yet visited• Warm hospitality, plus delicious food and wine• Opportunities at some hotels to go riding or swimmingPhoto courtesy of Albert & Katrina WieandTrip Costs (airfare is not included; youmust make your own plans for air travel)Cost for the complete trip package:$4,995.00 per person, double occupancy$5,995.00 per person, single occupancyWhere We Will Go•••••• ••••Note: The trip is limited to 30 participants.Buenos Aires Province

The CAA’s Trip to ArgentinaReservation Form 2013I/we want to sign up for the CAA’s 2013 trip to Argentina, November 1 – 12.Name:You must be a CAA member.*Address:City, State, Zip:Telephone:Fax Number/E-mail Address:Travel Companion: CAA Member? Yes NoArrival Date:Departure Date:I/we would like a Double room (2 people; 1 bed), a Twin room (2 people; 2 beds), or a Single room (1 person) but please try to find someone I may share a room with.I/we would like to book extra night(s) in Buenos Aires onplease provide date(s).Deposit of $500 per person is due when the reservation is made. Full payment due October 4, 2013.I’ve enclosed a check (made payable to the CAA) in the amount of $Please charge $ to my: Visa Mastercard American Express DiscoverAccount #Expiration date:Security code (3 extra digits on the back of most cards, or 4 extra on the front of AmEx cards):Signature of cardholder:* I am not yet a CAA member, so please add $65 to my total, to cover a one-year individual membership.Note: The trip is limited to 30 participants.Cancellation Policy: Up to 30 days before departure: 30% of total amount due; 29–15 days before departure: 50% of totalamount due; 10–0 days before departure: 100% of total amount due.More information: When we receive your Reservation Form and deposit, we will send you additional information about thetrip. All trip participants must be in possession of a valid passport.Questions? Call us at (859) 231-0971 or send an e-mail to info@caaonline.com.Return this form to The Carriage Association of America • 3915 Jay Trump Road • Lexington KY 40511phone: (859) 231-0971 • fax: (859) 231-0973 • info@caaonline.com