Panama Canal Cruise Vacation

Panama Canal Cruise Vacation
April 10 - 26, 2016
Featuring: Cabos San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta,. Guatemala, Costa Rica, Curacao, and
the magnificent Panama Canal
This is an exclusive travel program presented by InterTrav Corporation
Vacation Itinerary
Sun., Apr. 10 – HOME TOWN/TEMECULA
Today depart your Old Second Bank location to begin our
Panama Canal Cruise vacation. We will fly from Chicago
to San Diego, where we’ll be welcomed by the warm
coastal weather and our waiting motor coach. A delightful
drive brings us to the beautiful town of Temecula
surrounded by picturesque wine country. This evening we
enjoy wine tasting and dinner. (D)
Mon., Apr. 11 – TEMECULA/CRUISING
We enjoy a morning at leisure before we board our motor
coach for our return to San Diego. This afternoon we are
headed to the Port of San Diego for embarkation aboard
Celebrity Cruises Infinity. From the moment we depart
San Diego, you know this will be a vacation to treasure
forever. The Panama Canal is the centerpiece, of course,
but treasures abound on both sides. In addition, a wide
variety of shipboard activities and new friendships all
combine to welcome us to the cruising experience. And
don’t forget the sunny skies, warm tropical breezes,
inviting turquoise waters lapping against tempting white
sand beaches combined with fantastic ports of call that
will make our adventure unforgettable! (I,D)
PORTS OF CALL
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Situated at the ver y tip of
the world’s longest peninsula, Cabo San Lucas calmly
watches the cool Pacific Ocean merge with the Sea of
Cortez. Maybe best known for its spectacular rock
formations at Land’s End, keep an eye out for sea lions,
pelicans and migrating whales. Once you experience its
crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches, you’ll understand why this once-sleepy Baja cannery village
transformed into a popular international resort.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta squeezed into the thin space between
Banderas Bay and the verdant folds of the Sierra Madre.
It's no longer the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and
Hollywood stars who first "discovered" it in the 1960s, but
"PV" (as it is affectionately known) still retains the
essence of the fishing village it once was. Viejo Vallarta,
the old town, is a mix of red-tiled buildings, cobbled
streets, chic shops and busy open markets. Other
highlights include Mismaloya Beach, Gringo Gulch, and
Conchas Chinas, the Beverly Hills of Vallarta. Head
inland for more adventure, up into the rugged canyons and
luxuriant jungles of the mountains.
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Guatemala is located in the northernmost part of Central
America and is one of the largest countries in this region. It boasts 37 volcanoes, a rich Mayan heritage, Lake
Atitlan and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Antigua. The charming port city of Puerto Quetzal on the
Pacific coast of Guatemala is home to the beautiful,
iridescent Quetzal bird, which was sacred to the Mayan
civilization that once ruled over this land. In the second
half of the 20th century, Guatemala experienced a 36-year
guerrilla war. These issues are now in the past and today
Cruise Schedule
Date
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
Apr 22
Apr 23
Apr 24
Apr 25
Apr 26
Port
Fox Valley/San Diego, California
San Diego, California/Cruising
At Sea
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
At Sea
At Sea
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
At Sea
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
At Sea
Panama Canal Daylight Transit
At Sea
Willemstad, Curacao
At Sea
At Sea
Miami/Fox Valley
Arrival
Departure
5:00 PM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 AM
6:00 PM
8:00 AM
8:00 PM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
Guatemala is a thriving democracy with a developing
tourism trade waiting to be fully discovered.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
It's hard to throw a stick in Costa Rica and not have it hit
a national park. The city of Puntarenas, on Costa
Rica's Pacific coast, has a number of them within easy
reach for cruise visitors. Just to the south, Carara is a
mecca for birders, especially those chasing the scarlet
macaw. Poas Volcano is inland, and rises to nearly 9,000
feet. See it before it blows again. Barra Honda contains a
series of limestone caves. Palo Verde preserves one of the
last tropical dry rainforests in Central America. Arenal
has the most active volcano in the country. Tapanti
contains species of orchids only just discovered in 2009.
Grab your hiking boots and a pair of binoculars.
Panama Canal Cruising: One of the great engineer ing
feats of the 20th century, the Panama Canal accomplished
what nature forgot to do, it connected the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and reduced the 12,000 mile sailing distance
between New York and San Francisco by more than
7,000 miles. Without question, the best way to
experience this magnificent wonder is from the deck of a
transiting ship. From this privileged vantage point you
get an incomparable perspective while passing through
the canal’s three sets of locks. Nearly every hard-won
mile carved through the jungle here carries a story - of
rivers dammed, gigantic lakes dug; of malaria, misery and
miraculous powers of will.
Willemstad, Curacao: Decidedly Dutch, with a channel
that cuts through town like an Amsterdam canal. Here
you’ll find colorful gabled architecture, floating markets,
and the island’s famous orange
flavored liqueur.
Curaçao is the largest of the six islands that comprise the
Netherlands Antilles. It gained autonomy from the
Netherlands in 1954, but the Dutch influence is still very
visible in Willemstad’s architecture and culture. With the
growth of the oil industry in Curaçao in the early 20th
century, workers and their families came to the island
from more than 50 countries, providing a varied and
vibrant population. Everyone should experience the
sights, sounds and energy of this unique destination.
Tues., Apr. 26 – MIAMI/HOME TOWN
This morning Miami’s picturesque coastline signals an
end to our Panama Canal Cruise Vacation. Following
disembarkation, a short transfer brings us to Miami’s
International Airport in preparation for our return journey
home. On arrival in Chicago we transfer to our Old
Second Bank location. (B)
* * * Welcome Home * * *
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
The Tour Price Includes:
 Round trip motor coach transportation to Chicago’s
O’Hare International Airport.
 Economy class air transportation Chicago/San Diego
- Miami/Chicago.
 Airline baggage fees for one checked suitcase per
person for all flights.
 First-class hotel accommodations in Temecula
 Breakfast and dinner in Temecula and all meals on
board the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Infinity.
 Sightseeing as detailed in the Vacation Itinerary.
 Cruise accommodations aboard Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Infinity based on choice of an Inside
Stateroom, Ocean View Stateroom, or Verandah
Stateroom.
 Complete use of all ship’s facilities and nightly
entertainment.
 Cruise line port charges, fuel surcharges and government taxes and fees @ $675 per person
 Comprehensive travel insurance covering the cost of
the Cruise/Tour. Travel Insurance by Travel Insured
International.
 Gratuities to Cruise Line Personal, motor coach
drivers, and local San Diego guide.
The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a per sonal nature such as passports fees; laundry and cleaning;
telephone calls; optional shore excursions; and luggage
handling at airports and piers; meals other than those stated
above; and alcoholic beverages.
Cruise/Tour Prices
Inside Stateroom
$3,190
Ocean View Stateroom
$3,690
Verandah Stateroom
$4,450
Prices are Per Person, double occupancy from your Old Second Bank Location
Single cabin prices available on request.
$125 additional for non Prime Time members
TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by per sonal or bank checks. YOU WILL BE INVOICED
FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, January 8, 2016
ARRANGEMENTS: The tour pr ice is based on a minimum par ticipation of 20 per sons and includes planning,
handling and operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of
March 1, 2015. In the event of a marked increase or decrease in foreign currency or in tariff rates, the cost is subject to
revision.
TOUR PRICING: This is a package tour in which land tour costs and special gr oup air far es have been combined
in the most advantageous way. Should you wish to take the land tour only or deviate from the package tour by changing
your departure and/or return dates of travel, this will eliminate the advantages of the package tour price and special group
airfares. There will be a service charge of $100 per person for altering the airline itinerary, plus any additional charges
assessed by the airlines.
TRIP CANCELLATION, BAGGAGE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE: Your tour pr ice includes tr ip cancellation,
baggage and medical insurance. The insurance program does not cover cancellation for non-medical reasons. The
insurance includes trip cancellation insurance up to the full price of the tour; Trip Interruption up to 150% of the tour cost;
Travel Delay - $750; Baggage Delay - $400; Accident & Sickness/Medical - $50,000; Evacuation/Repatriation $250,000; Accident/Death & Dismemberment-$25,000.
CANCELLATION: If after making your initial deposit you find it necessar y to cancel fr om the tour for any r eason, there will be a charge of $100 per person up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellation between 89 and 57 days
prior to departure, there will be a cancellation charge of $550 per person. For cancellation within 56 days of departure, in
addition to the $550 per person charge, there may be additional cancellation charges from the airline, hotel(s), cruise line
or ground service companies up to the full value of your tour cost. IMPORTANT: Cancellations will not be accepted by
telephone and must be sent in writing to: InterTrav Corporation, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to:
630/584-1573, or emailed to: [email protected].
PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Your tour r equir es a valid passpor t. If you do not alr eady have your passpor t, or it will
expire before the return date of the tour, we suggest you apply for it immediately. No visas are required for your tour.
However, if you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, you must advise us in writing with your
Reservation Application, as other travel documents may be required.
AIRLINE TICKETING: For ticketing pur poses legal names ar e r equir ed (identical to your passport). Once air line
tickets have been issued and if a ticket requires a name change because of incorrect information supplied to our office, the
client is responsible for any applicable airline charges.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRICING: The tour pr ice as quoted is based on tar iffs in effect for estimated
2016 prices as of March 1, 2015. Tour prices do increase every year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this brochure in advance of your tour’s departure. InterTrav Corporation will do everything possible to avoid an increase in the tour cost. However, should increases occur in airfares, hotel prices, and/or coach transportation costs, they will be added to the tour cost and passengers will be notified accordingly. Should an increase in price occur, notifications will be sent to tour members in writing no later than 15 days prior to departure.
RESPONSIBILITY
OLD SECOND BANK AND INTERTRAV CORPORATION 203 State Avenue, St. Char les, Illinois 60174 and/or
any travel agency and/or supplier of services pursuant to or in connection with this itinerary shall not be responsible or
become liable for any delay incurred by any person in connection with any means of transportation; nor for any loss, damage or injury to person or property by reason of any event beyond the control of any agency or supplier, or occurring without the fault or negligence of such agency or supplier. The right is reserved to substitute the airline to be used; the type of
aircraft; and to alter the dates of the tour; the tour routing; or to cancel the trip if a minimum number of bookings is not
reached for either the air or land portion of this itinerary. The right is also reserved to substitute hotels for other hotels in
available categories. Further, the right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain at any time any person as a participant
on any tour or to cancel any tour. No refund will be made for voluntary absence from the tour unless arrangements are
made at the time of booking. The schedules contained herein are subject to change without notice. All rates are based on
current Tariff and Exchange rates in effect at the time of the printing of this itinerary and are subject to adjustment without
prior notification in the event of changes therein or in changes in the number of participants on which the rates are based.
The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on
board their plane or conveyance. The passage contract in use by carrier concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole
contract between the carrier and the purchaser of this tour.
Panama Canal Cruise Vacation
Reservation Application
Please return to: Mrs. Denise Rogers
Old Second National Bank
1100 S. County Line Road
P.O. Box 218
Maple Park, IL 60151
Telephone 630/365-5193
Please reserve _____ places for me/us on the Panama Cruise Vacation. Enclosed is my/our check in
the amount of $________ ($600 per person). Non-member fee of $125.00; separate check made
payable to Old Second National Bank.
Please make checks payable to: INTERTRAV CORPORATION
Cabin Selection

Inside Stateroom

Ocean View Stateroom

Verandah Stateroom
Prices are Per Person, double occupancy
$3,190
$3,690
$4,450
Single cabin prices available on request
My/our departure location will be: ___ Elburn ___ Yorkville ___ North Aurora ___ Frankfort
 Mr.  Mrs. ____________________________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT FULL FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAME - IDENTICAL TO PASSPORT)
Preferred Name for Name Tag _________________________________ Date of Birth _____________
 Mr.  Mrs. ____________________________________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT FULL FIRST, MIDDLE AND LAST NAME - IDENTICAL TO PASSPORT)
Preferred Name for Name Tag _________________________________ Date of Birth _____________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
CITY________________________________________STATE__________ZIP CODE__________________
TELEPHONE (_______) __________________________ (_______) _________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________________________________________
I will room with (if other than spouse)_________________________________________________________
Name/s of other passengers you are traveling with ______________________________________________
Wheel Chair and Special dietary needs ________________________________________________________
Please enclose a copy of your passport with photo and information page.