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INTRODUCING TRAVEL PHOTO CONTEST
The Alumni Travel Program starts off the new year by introducing its first Travel Photo Contest. The winning photos, chosen by the Alumni Association staff members, will be awarded trip vouchers and other travel-related prizes! Winners will be announced at the Reunion Travel Preview on June 5.
Who can enter? Notre Dame alumni and friends who took a ND Alumni Travel trip in 2008.
How many photos can I enter? Each traveler can submit one photo for each of these categories, up to a total of four photos:
- People - Your fellow travelers or people living in the region
- Places - Landscapes, buildings, and scenery
- Culture - Art, festivals, performances, and other events that represent the region
- Nature - Flora and fauna from your destination
What format should I use? Email the entry form and digital photos to alumtrav@nd.edu. Entry forms and hard copies of photos (in standard 4x6 or 5x7 size, with your name on the back) can also be submitted by mail.
When and where do I submit my entry? The deadline for completed entry forms and photos is April 1, 2009 .
Hard-copy submissions should be sent to:
Karen Anthony, Director of Alumni Travel
Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556 |
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Landscape setting, available on most digital cameras, makes everything in the picture equally sharp, especially useful when capturing expansive views. This even focus across the entire image is created by reducing the aperture, or size of the opening in the lens, to let light into the camera from different distances. The “landscape mode” is also useful when photographing large crowds of people |
TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS
The U.S. Department of State encourages U.S. citizens traveling abroad to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui. Once registered, travelers can receive information about family emergencies at home and updates on travel and security while still abroad. Current worldwide caution, travel warnings, and travel alerts can be found at travel.state.gov. |
DON'T WRITE OFF TRAVEL INSURANCE
Expect the unexpected when traveling abroad - emergencies can happen at any time. If you are injured, or suffer a heart attack or a stroke, you might have to be moved to a place that has better medical care. Get travel insurance and make sure it provides for medical evacuation, which can be extremely expensive without insurance.
Check out the Travel Program's website for more information about Travel Insurance Select. |
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CRUISE TO A GREAT VALUE
 One hot travel trend for 2009 is the cruise vacation. With exciting ports-of-call, luxurious furnishings, and exceptional personal service, cruise ships offer great value. In addition, on-board meals and entertainment are included in the trip cost. Travelin' Irish receive special alumni prices through many cruise lines, and Oceania Cruises, in particular, offers free airfare from major gateway cities. Book your cruise today!
Free Airfare with Oceania Cruises
Enjoy a luxurious cruise with Oceania - with free airfare when you book before February 18, 2009. Free airfare applies to these major gateway cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. If flying from secondary gateways, the cost is $199 per person.
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BLACK SEA SERENADE
 With Rev. Ernest J. Bartell, C.S.C. Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria
August 27 - September 9
Begin your journey in Athens. Once at sea, the ports of call begin with Santorini, a Greek Isle carved by volcanic eruptions and fabled to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Then, get the chance to climb the Potemkin Steps in Odessa for a view of the city and harbor. The journey ends in Istanbul, the ancient city once known as Constantinople and now home to the famed Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia.
Experience the beauty and myth of Eastern Europe's coastal cities while traveling aboard the Oceania Nautica, a ship small enough to provide personal service, yet with all the amenities and luxury of a larger vessel.
Join Father Bartell for daily Mass while onboard the Nautica. He is emeritus professor of economics at Notre Dame, a former executive director of the Helen Kellogg Institute for International Peace Studies. Father Bartell's areas of interest are the economics of education and economic development, particularly in Latin America. Free airfare available.
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MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRATION
 Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Greece, and Croatia
September 15 - 28
With a crew of 400 to serve only 684 passengers, impeccable personal attention and luxury awaits you onboard the Oceania Insignia. Seventy percent of the gorgeous staterooms feature private verandas, providing a unique view of some the beautiful scenery. Visit the ruins at Pompeii and Michelangelo's David in Florence, or glide through Venice's canals. Visit Monte Carlo's famous casino and beautiful beaches in Corfu, Greece. Tour ancient, exquisite cathedrals in Montenegro and Croatia.
With enrichment programs and seminars led by naturalists, historians, and local experts, this is truly a journey designed to balance relaxation with discovery. There will be a travel director on board to assist the Notre Dame group with their every need. A $50 spa or shipboard credit per stateroom add to the exceptional value of this cruise with free airfare from Oceanic gateways
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EXPERIENCE IRELAND ~ ENNIS - June 19-27
(Save when you book by March 3)
With Rev. John Pearson, C.S.C. '68, '71 M.Th.
Saint Mary's College Alumnae Association joins the Notre Dame Alumni Travel Program for the first time on this trip to the enchanting medieval town of Ennis. Join us for a week of natural beauty, ancient history, and culture on the Emerald Isle - castles, the Burren, recreated medieval villages, authentic Irish musical performances, and tours through the home of Irish author W.B. Yeats. With preferred access to locations, as well as a schedule flexible enough for individual exploration, this trip is a unique combination of value and convenience.
Join Father Pearson for daily Mass while in Ennis. A double Domer who is now the campus minister at Saint Mary's College and assistant superior at Moreau Seminary, Father Pearson taught at the Notre Dame Law School for 15 years and served as a chaplain to graduate students.
CARIBBEAN FAMILY DELIGHT (St. Kitts Island)
July 18-25
(Earn a $200 credit per room when you book by April 15)
Enjoy the beauty and adventure of a Caribbean vacation in a family-friendly vacation package! Deluxe accommodations at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Spa include two complimentary island adventures. Choose from a rainforest tour, a catamaran cruise, a volcano crater hike, horseback riding, a ride on the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, or a tour of Queen City on Nevis, St. Kitts' sister island. The Marriott also has the Royal Beach Casino, the luxurious Emerald Mist Spa, and a championship golf course. The Kid's Club Program includes Beach Olympics, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts and t-shirt designs, carnival games, pool activities, and more.
Go to our website for details about special children's prices and the rest this package has to offer.
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL - June 13-20
Vancouver to Banff via the Mountains
Connect the vibrant city of Vancouver and the magnificent mountain landscape of Banff National Park with an all-daylight rail journey through the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Once in the beautiful mountain town of Banff, take your pick of activities: hiking in the national park, tours of mountain lakes and glacial fields, or wander through Banff itself and take in the local arts, boutiques, and restaurants. After three days in the mountain town, transfer to the Calgary airport for the flight home - although you may not want to leave behind the crisp mountain air.
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Other European Cruises in 2009
Saxony on the Magnificent Elbe River - May 8-16 (Save $300 per couple if you book by March 3)
With Prof. Jan Hagens, who teaches German language, literature, and film at Notre Dame.
Cruise down the Elbe River aboard the deluxe, 41-cabin MV Katharina Von Bora. Enjoy the historic cities of Germany before venturing into the Jewel of Eastern Europe, Prague in the Czech Republic.
Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords - May 26 - June 7 (Save $500 if you book by March 6)
With Prof. Robert Schmuhl '70, the Annenberg-Joyce Chair in American Studies and Journalism, director of the Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy, and author of numerous books about politics and journalism.
This exclusive cruise takes you to the wonders of Norway, Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Russia, Estonia, and Sweden, not to mention a once-in-a-lifetime event: a private meeting with Lech Walesa, a former president of Poland and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. This tour has sold out quickly the last four years, so book your spot today!
Flavors of Burgundy and Provence - June 7-18 (Save $100 if you book by Feb. 28)
With Prof. JoAnn DellaNeva, who has lived in Avignon and Lyon, and focuses her research on French and Italian poetry of the Renaissance.
Onboard the state-of-the-art, 67-room Avalon Scenery, travel through some of France's most beautiful and historic cities, beginning in Nice and ending with a two-day stay in Paris, the City of Light.
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