Note to Our Travelers:
If you receive a special offer for an Oceania Cruise, check to see if that same cruise is offered through Notre Dame Alumni Travel. Not only can we match that special offer, often we can give you more time to book with an extended deadline for free airfare from major departure cities. Limited space is still available on Scandinavian Splendors: Aug. 13-26 and Greek Isles: Sept. 5-16, 2008.
Space is Still Available:
Canary Islands:
Apr. 17-26, 2008
Danube River and Habsburg:
May 31-June 10, 2008
Romance of the Blue Danube:
June 28-July 12, 2008
Chianti in a Tuscan Villa:
June 15-23, 2008
Traveling with Medication?
If you are taking daily medication during your trip, it is important that you understand the guidelines for traveling with your medication. Airport security generally allows medication and medical supplies through carry-on security if it is clearly labeled. Expect that it will go
through a screening process, either visual or X-ray. To read a full description of the medical security screening process, go to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website.
Check out TSA’s website for more info
Important Passport and Vaccination Information
U.S. citizens are now required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling by plane between the United States and Canada. For information about applying for a U.S. passport, visit travel.state.gov or call 877-487-2778 to contact the National Passport Information Center.
For information about vaccines needed for your trips, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.
More Helpful Travel Tips
You’re sure to encounter many artifacts and keepsakes on your trip that you will want to take home as a way to always remember your journey. Be sure to pack an extra duffle bag inside your suitcase to carry all of your treasures on the trip home. Just remember to place a luggage tag on the bag prior to your departure.
If traveling to a non-English speaking country, pay attention to the words and phrases that surround you as you make your way through the airport or down a crowded street. Signs in these high- traffic areas are often the best way to pick up a few key phrases that will reduce the stress of communicating on your trip.
Every American will agree that you haven’t truly experienced America until you’ve devoured a slice of apple pie or a ballpark hotdog. Remember that the same holds true around the world! Don’t be afraid to sample the local cuisine. Just a tiny taste of your destination’s delicacies will help immerse you in the culture.
Questions or comments? email us at alumtrav@nd.edu
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Discover the Treasures of Alaska by Sea
 This summer, don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore one of America’s hidden treasures; Alaska has much to discover. Notre Dame Alumni Travel has space available on a seven-day cruise that begins in Whittier on board the luxurious m/s Coral Princess. In addition to the amenities on board, you will enjoy observing wildlife as you cruise through Glacier Bay National Park and gliding through the pristine wilderness of the Inside Passage. Ports of call include the former gold rush town of Skagway, Juneau, the capital of Alaska or explore the amazing Mendenhall Glacier, and Ketchikan, the totem pole capital of the world, ending in Vancouver. The cruise is scheduled for July 14 – 21. Visit our website at http://alumni.nd.edu/travel for a full itinerary and reserve your spot today!
Check out the Alaskan Cruise!
Spotlight on a Host: Jim Bellis
 Joining us on our journey through Alaska will be Notre Dame Associate Professor Jim Bellis. Professor Bellis has been at Notre Dame since 1970, joining its Department of Sociology and Anthropology as the first archaeologist. In 1972, he started the archaeological field school at the University with excavations in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. By the summer of 2005, the Department of Anthropology had expanded the field programs, and now has six archaeologists conducting fieldwork in Indiana, California, Ireland and Sicily. Professor Bellis is a recipient of a Kaneb Award and the Father Sheedy Award for excellence in teaching. He also has a background in West African art and archaeology.
You will be amazed by Professor Bellis’ lectures on the technology, social structure, and ecology of the incredibly innovative Native Alaskans who came to the “New World” from Asia at the end of the last Ice Age. You also will learn about the fascinating Native Alaskans from the southernmost coastal area, the world’s wealthiest culture of wildfood consumers. The architectural and artistic creativity of these Alaskans and the complexity of their social class structure will astound you. Learn all of this and more with Professor Bellis on “Alaska on Princess.”
Trip Spotlight: Canadian Rockies by Rail
We often forget about the beauty in our own backyard – Canada! Experience the mystique of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park and Vancouver on a luxurious train. With the ocean and mountains as your backdrop, this will be a breathtaking trip full of beauty and culture. The trip is scheduled for July 12-19. Check out our website for a full Canadian Rockies by Rail itinerary and reserve your spot today.
Darren Hitz '99
We are teaming up with Hitz Adventures to provide personalized adventure trips that are perfect for a weekend getaway. Darren Hitz '99 of Hitz Adventures will take care of all the details to make sure you and your friends get the adventure weekend you want. Skydiving, cattle roping, shark hunting, white water rafting—you name it! All you need to do is tell Darren when and where. Hitz Adventures provides all the benefits of a great vacation without the hassle of planning. Whether it’s for a bachelor/ette party weekend or just a getaway, Hitz Adventures is the perfect way to get your whole gang together for a trip you won’t forget. Visit Hitz Adventures on the web for more information.
Book Now for Travel in 2008
The following programs offer special discounts if you book early. Here are the early booking deadlines.
• March 11 – ACA Ireland in a Dublin Castle
• March 18 – Cruise the Face of Europe
• March 24 – Village Life in Tuscany
• March 28 – Village Life in Burgundy and Provence
• April 15 – Italy's Sorrento and Orvieto
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