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Travelin' Irish E-News
Travel the World with Notre Dame
Reasons to Travel Now
- No one else is. Avoid crowds at many destinations simply because many people are not traveling.
- Airlines are slashing their prices in the hopes of attracting more travelers. Take advantage of it.
- Stronger U.S. dollar: In countries such as England, the exchange rate has improved significantly.
Travel with Notre Dame… Anytime
- The tour group is made of fellow travelers who all have a Notre Dame connection.
- On the majority of our trips, a Notre Dame priest, professor, or administrator will accompany you to add a personal element you couldn’t get with other travel programs.
- You’ll come home with more than when you left (and we’re not talking about souvenirs). Many of our trips offer academic and spiritual elements that you won’t find on other trips. When a priest accompanies the group, he will offer daily Mass. When a faculty member hosts the group, he or she will give a minimum of two lectures per week.
Experience Europe
The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar has been more favorable in Europe, and these trips in 2009 and 2010 offer exciting itineraries.
Upcoming European Tours:
Incomparable London (October 22 – 28, 2009) NEW!
From $1,774 per person, includes airfare from Chicago
Centrally-located, four-star hotel in one of the friendliest international cities in the world
Amalfi – The Divine Coast (September 30 – October 8, 2009) New Date!
Approximately $2,995 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy
Book by June 30, 2009 and receive savings of $400 per couple
Waterways of Holland and Belgium
(April 13 – 21, 2010)
Approximately $2,195 per person, based on double occupancy
Book by October 13, 2009 and save $400 per couple
Oberammergau Passion Play 2010
More than 2,00 citizens of Oberammergau participate in the famous Passion Play once every ten years. In 2010, the village will perform the play in German for the 41st time set on the world's largest open-air stage. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Danube River and Oberammergau (July 11 – 19, 2010)
(Hungary, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria)
From $2,995 per person plus air
Bavaria featuring Oberammergau
(August 26 – September 6, 2010)
(Germany)
From $4,245 per person plus air
Book by December 1, 2009 and save $500 per couple
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Family Trips
Pick a vacation for your family that best fits you, then let Notre Dame bring it to life. That’s why the following programs are designed at a pace that balances what’s included with what you’d like to experience on your own. And with special access to the must-see sights, you’ll spend more time enjoying the unique flavors and customs of your destination.
Caribbean Family Delight (St. Kitts) (July 18–25, 2009)
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.
Canyon Country Family Adventure (July 7 – 14, 2010)
Explore the historic, beautiful American West on this ultimate family adventure. This trip combines adventure with American heritage for a truly exciting and family-friendly excursion into the West.
Family Outdoor Adventure in Idaho
(August 1 – 8, 2010)
Our family-friendly adventure in Idaho offers the chance to experience the best. Choose from daily activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, golf and more.
Notre Dame Home Field Advantage Program
If you are looking to attend the USC or Boston College game this fall, consider participating in Notre Dame Alumni Travel’s Home Field Advantage program. The Home Field Advantage program is available to any ND alumnus or alumna who was eligible for the University’s 2009 football ticket lottery. The program offers a travel package that includes two game tickets, a two-night stay at the Hyatt Place, two pep rally tickets, transportation to and from campus, private reception, Mass, and dinner. The cost is $1,575 per couple.
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Use your shipboard savvy on one of our cruises
Limited space still available:
The Classical World in the Time of St. Paul (July 29 – August 8, 2009) with Dean Greg Sterling
(Greece and Turkey)
This extraordinary travel study program, led by Notre Dame Graduate School Dean and New Testament expert Greg Sterling, takes you back into the origins of Christianity as you follow the life and times of St. Paul. Visit Athens, Corinth, Crete, and Rhodes in Greece, as well as Ephesus, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul in Turkey. This itinerary is a chance to see these famous locales through the special context of St. Paul’s ministry and travel. The all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II offers a friendly and intimate ambience on your voyage.
From $3,995 per person based on double occupancy, plus airfare
The price above reflects 2 for 1 pricing.
Also still available for this fall:
Aegean Adventures (October 28 – November 10, 2009)
(Greece and Turkey)
Sail away aboard the elegant 684-passenger Oceania Cruises’ Nautica to some of the loveliest ports the Eastern Mediterranean has to offer. This exceptional voyage begins in legendary Athens, the cradle of democracy and continues to some of Aegean’s most beautiful and unique ports. Discover ancient civilizations, sandy beaches, mountain villages and mysterious ruins with stops in Crete, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon, Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, and Istanbul.
From $2,599 and includes free airfare
The following upcoming Oceania cruises in 2010 offer:
Two-for-one pricing
Free round-trip airfare from gateway cities
Asian Explorations (April 24 – March 9, 2010)
(China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan)
Exclusive alumni prices starting at $4,299
$1,000 off per stateroom if you book by June 26, 2009
Cradle of History (May 1-14, 2010)
(Greece, Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Turkey)
Exclusive alumni prices starting at $3,299
$2,000 off per stateroom if you book by August 26, 2009
$500 in shipboard credit
FREE prepaid gratuities
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Tips for Smooth Sailing
- Because most cruises will take care of bringing your luggage to your stateroom, be sure to take a snapshot of your suitcases in case they are lost or mislabeled. Carry the photos on your person so you can give them to airline or cruise personnel to help identify your belongings.
- Wash your hands frequently, carry hand sanitizer, and use a napkin to grasp ladles at the ship’s buffet. Better to be overly-careful than have a cruise ruined by getting sick.
- Families with kids tend to take triple and quad cabins, so avoid booking a stateroom next to them if you worry about noise. Also try to stay away from the elevators, laundry rooms, or rooms directly above or below the casino, show lounge, or pool deck.
- In case you end up buying more than you planned, or your dirty clothes just won’t fit back into your suitcase, bring along a collapsible duffle bag. You can carry it onto the plane on your return flight, or even check it with the rest of your luggage. Remember that most airlines charge high fees for overweight baggage, and often it is cheaper to redistribute your stuff and simply check an extra bag.
- Before you head off to a beach or other excursion, consider packing a lunch. Food ashore may be expensive and finding a restaurant can take up time better spent relaxing or sight-seeing. Load up at the ship’s buffet or request room service, and pack it in a shopping bag or even a lunch container from home. |
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