Singapore Vietnam Hong Kong Texas Tech Alumni Association and

Texas Tech Alumni Association
and the Vietnam Center and Archive
present
Singapore ◆ Vietnam ◆ Hong Kong
A voyage aboard a
SIX-STAR SILVERSEA all-Suite Small Ship
February 23 to March 6, 2013
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Free Air! Limited availability.
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Save $3000 per couple!
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Ultra-Luxury Small Ship–
Ship–only
only 382 Guests!
All Suites–most with Private Veranda
$1000 Shipboard Credit per couple
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Angkor Wat option
Dear Texas Tech Fans:
Discover vanished civilizations, the legacy of dynasties, fantastic mythologies, tranquil
philosophies and great art and architectural treasures hidden amid secluded jungles and
idyllic seascapes. From the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, to the dazzling skyline of Hong Kong,
fascinating “gateway” to the Orient, this comprehensive and exceptional 11-day voyage is the best
way to experience the splendid coastline of Southeast Asia. See the jewels of Vietnam—spectacular
sampan-filled harbors, traditional terraced rice paddies, sacred pagodas and vibrant cities.
Cruise aboard the Six-Star Silversea all-Suite M.V. SILVER SHADOW. Unlike most other vessels,
this is truly a Small Ship! And, unlike most other cruise offerings, there are a substantial number of
real exclusives and inclusives: an Early Booking $3000 Savings per couple; Free Air✤ from 43 cities;
a $1000 Shipboard Credit❖ per couple; complimentary wine, spirits and soft drinks throughout the
cruise; all shipboard Gratuities and Port Taxes are included; complimentary Butler service at your
request; and complimentary fitness classes. And, you need to unpack only once!
Choose to visit the mysterious UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor in Cambodia;
Hanoi, Vietnam’s romantic capital; and/or ancient, Imperial Hué, a UNESCO World Heritage
site with its own “Forbidden City.” Cruise aboard an authentic sailing junk through the mystical
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a truly unforgettable experience. In each port
of call—Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon)—you
can choose to participate in fascinating shore excursions touring up to five UNESCO World
Heritage sites and offering unique insights into the culture and history of this splendid region.
Exclusive Singapore Pre-Cruise and Hong Kong Post-Cruise Options are offered also.
You don’t want to miss this excellent value. Book now for the best opportunity to
participate in the Free Air Program✤ as space is limited and is not guaranteed.
Sincerely,
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Jim Douglass
Associate Vice President
Free Air from 43 cities and Low Air
Add-Ons have limited availability
and are not guaranteed.
Your Host
Dr. Stephen F. Maxner has been the director of the Vietnam Center and Archive at Texas
Tech University since 2007. Originally from Massachusetts, he served in the United States
Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and
1st Special Operations Command (Airborne). He earned his B.A. in history (magna cum
laude) as well as a Regular Army ROTC Commission (Distinguished Military Graduate)
at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. He then served as an Infantry Platoon Leader at
Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Maxner returned to North Carolina to earn his M.A. in history before
going to Texas Tech University, where he earned his Ph.D. In addition to his work at the Vietnam
Center and Archive, Dr. Maxner is responsible for the Vietnam Center Study Abroad in Southeast
Asia program. He is also the series editor for the Modern Southeast Asia Series at the Texas Tech
University Press. In 2008, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the Board of
Directors for the Vietnam Education Foundation, where he served as Chairman of the Board until
May 2011 and continues to serve as a regular board member. Maxner also serves on the board of
directors and as the vice president and president-elect of CASA of the South Plains.
Unveiling the Mystique of
The Orient
Vivid colors, bold
landscapes, stunning
coastline, limestone
pinnacles rising from teal
waters, exquisite cuisine,
fascinating architecture,
colorful markets and a compelling history
render the Orient one of the most enriching
and exotic regions on Earth. Discover the
legacy of cultures from Vietnam, Laos,
Cambodia and China, as well as the
imprint of French, Japanese and American
influences—from the settling of the
Mekong Delta in the fourth century B.C.,
followed by the progressive effects of
the Cambodian Juman Empire and
the Kingdom of Champa, and until the
country was united in 1976. Watch early
risers performing ancient Tai Chi exercises
in modern city parks and farmers working
the seemingly impossible gradient of
terraced mountainsides. Experience the
social, intellectual and spiritual heartbeat
of these captivating cultures in the
palaces, pagodas, temples and tombs,
and in their stunning fusion of past
and present.
FREE AIR✤
from
43 MAJOR CITIES!
BOOK NOW —
for the best opportunity
to participate in the
Free Air✤ Program!
Limited availability. Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons
(Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Program) are economy class
and based on contractual agreements between Silversea
and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the
sponsoring associations/organizations have no control
over availability. Please note: At the time of this brochure
printing, participants in Silversea’s Silver Sky Air
Program may be required to spend one additional night
prior to the commencement of the cruise in Singapore
due to air schedules, at additional cost to be advised.
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Singapore
Off the southern tip of the picturesque
Malay Peninsula, this tiny island city-state
is perhaps the world’s most perfect
fusion of East and West, with gleaming
skyscrapers towering above rickshaws
and colorful markets. Its many districts
reflect an amazingly cosmopolitan heritage
developed from its thriving international
financial center and busy shipping port.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Free Air!✤
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Book Early, Save $3000 per couple!
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Six-Star Suite accommodations.
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$1000 Shipboard Credit per couple.
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Relais & Châteaux® signature dining.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has remained
a vibrant convergence of French romance
and Vietnamese spice. Women walk by in
the traditional national costume of áo dài
dresses, a silk tunic worn over pantaloons,
while the streets are a sea of nón lá, conical
leaf hats. The city retains its rich history
as seen in the 19th-century, European-style
Central Post Office; Notre Dame Cathedral,
a distinct reminder that the French once
ruled this country; the Reunification Hall,
which once served as the South Vietnamese
Presidential Palace; and the War Remnants
Museum, which offers a unique perspective
on the Vietnam War through the eyes of
the Vietnamese. Still intact is the famous
Hotel Rex, where the American military
briefed the press corps. Also well preserved
are the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary
underground complex used by the Viet Cong.
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Complimentary wine, spirits and
soft drinks.
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap,
Cambodia, to visit the vast temple complex
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All shipboard Gratuities are included.
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All Port Taxes are included.
Cover photo: Embrace the dramatic contrasts of
Hong Kong, where old and new and East and
West coexist in harmony.
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Complimentary Butler service.
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A NGKOR WAT Option✶
Photo this page: Discover thousands of limestone
islands jutting up from emerald waters in
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
CHINA
HANOI
HONG KONG
HAIPHONG
Ha Long
Bay
Angkor Wat
SIEM
REAP
Gulf of
Thailand
MALAYSIA
Malay Peninsula
HO CHI
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CAMBODIA
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Explore the ancient Hindu temple ruins o
of the Champa Empire as places to worsh
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Cruise Itinerary
Air Routing
SINGAPORE
South
China
Sea
M
HUÉ
PORT CHAN MAY DA NANG
HÔI AN
MỸ SON
Land Routing
of Angkor, a stunning UNESCO World
Heritage site and the seat of the great
Khmer empire from 800 to 1500 A.D., on a
two-night optional excursion.
Nha Trang
Bordered by mountains along the
South China Sea, Nha Trang’s beach is
one of the loveliest in Southeast Asia, with
turquoise waters luring marine scientists,
snorkelers and scuba divers. Chinese and
Vietnamese Buddhists make pilgrimages
here to pray at the Po Nagar Cham
Towers, built between the seventh and
12th centuries on a site deemed holy since
the second century A.D. Marvelous masonry
and sculptures adorn each of the four soaring
towers in this indisputably beautiful setting.
Chan May (Da Nang,✶
Hôi An,✶ Hué,✶ My~ Son✶)
From Chan May, you can choose to visit
Da Nang and its surroundings and/or one
of the three regional UNESCO World
~ Son and Hué.
Heritage sites: Hôi An, My
Da Nang lies near China Beach, famous
as a retreat for American soldiers, and in the
shadow of the Marble Mountains, which
according to legend were formed from the
fragments of a dragon’s egg, from which
hatched a beautiful girl. Da Nang today
preserves many of the Cham Dynasty’s
sculptures in the impressive Cham museum.
Prior to the 14th century, ancient
Hôi An was the commercial capital of the
Cham Empire and a strategic port for the
very lucrative spice trade. Later, Chinese,
Japanese, Indian and Dutch merchants
settled Hôi An’s ancient town, today
a UNESCO World Heritage site and
a well-preserved example of a 15th- to
19th-century trading post with more than
800 period buildings still intact.
~ Son, a UNESCO World Heritage
My
site and the spiritual capital of the
Cham Empire, remains the most important
Cham site in Vietnam. The introduction
of Hindu architecture is seen in the temple
complexes constructed between the fourth
and the 14th century and used as a site of
religious ceremony for kings of the ruling
dynasties of Champa, as well as a burial
place for Cham royalty and national
heroes. At one time, the site encompassed
over 70 temples and is perhaps the longest
inhabited archaeological site in Indochina.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of
Hué was the Imperial City of the Nguyen
kings from 1601 to 1945. Reached by way
of the spectacular mountain scenery of rural
Rediscovered in the late 19th century, Angkor Wat is the crowning achievement of Khmer architecture.
M˜ySon, built by the kings
p the God Shiva.
Hanoi’s magnificent 900-seat Opera House, dating back to 1911, has been
meticulously restored to its wonderfully elaborate French-colonial style.
ITINERARY
Day Destination
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DEPART THE U.S.
CROSS THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE
SINGAPORE/
EMBARK M.V. SILVER SHADOW
CRUISING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON),
VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY
(FOR ANGKOR WAT✶)
NHA TRANG
CHAN MAY (FOR HUÉ✶/DA NANG✶/
HÔI AN✶/MỸ SON✶)
HA LONG BAY
HAIPHONG (FOR HANOI✶)
CRUISING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
HONG KONG/DISEMBARK SHIP/
DEPART FOR THE U.S.
Vietnam, its Imperial Citadel, with massive
ramparts, moat and Imperial Closure, dates
from the 18th and 19th centuries and rivals
Beijing’s Forbidden City in sheer immensity.
Hué’s charming location on the banks of the
Perfume River makes it one of Vietnam’s
most intriguing and alluring destinations.
Ha Long Bay
The mist-shrouded “Bay of the
Descending Dragon” is one of Vietnam’s
most extraordinary natural features
and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Amid over 3,000 chalk and limestone
islands, wooden-hulled Vietnamese junks
with their characteristic orange sails glide
between caves and coves, grottoes and
stone towers, in a vision unchanged for
thousands of years.
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Haiphong (Hanoi )
From Haiphong, travel by way of scenic
roads through lush mountains and intricately
designed and manicured rice paddies to
Hanoi, the historic charm of which resides
in its shaded boulevards and bucolic public
parks, while the city center is a marvelous
time capsule of 1930s French-colonial
architecture. Along the shores of the peaceful
lake, residents can still be seen performing
traditional Tai Chi exercises. Nearby, the
Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 A.D.,
educated scholars in Confucianism for
more than 400 years. A testament to more
recent history, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
lies close to the infamous “Hanoi Hilton”
and the Army Museum. In the bustling
36 Streets District, 15th-century lanes
still carry the names of traditional
handcrafts practiced here, such as
“Silk Weaving Street.”
The Vietnamese’s love affair with the bicycle has
become an indelible part of their culture.
Hong Kong
This famous former crown colony,
returned to China in 1997, is now a
dazzling island of skyscrapers that
pulses with life and the fascinating
convergence of British and Chinese
cultures from Deepwater Bay to
Stanley Market. This spectacular modern
city appears to bloom from the shores of
its lively sampan-filled harbor.
Optional excursions during the cruise are
available at additional cost through Silversea.
Details will be provided with your reservation
confirmation. Select excursions can be purchased
with your Passport to Luxury shipboard credit.
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SIX-STAR, SILVERSEA M.V. SILVER SHADOW—ALL SUITES
SMALL SHIP. REFINED LUXURY.
One of the premier Silversea fleet, voted by
Frommer’s as the “Best Cruise Ships of 2011”
and Travel + Leisure magazine’s
“World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line”
for seven straight years, the 382-passenger
M.V. SILVER SHADOW features the most
expansive Suites of their class at sea, the
finest personalized service and the ultimate
in complimentary amenities. Its small size
enables it to cruise into channels and ports
inaccessible to larger ships and provides the
quintessential cruise experience in the Orient.
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX®
SIGNATURE DINING
Savor delights created by the prestigious
international Relais & Châteaux® for Silversea,
featuring The Restaurant’s international
cuisine and La Terrazza’s authentic Italian
cuisine; or, reserve Le Champagne, the only
Relais & Châteaux® wine restaurant at sea.
AT YOUR SERVICE
SHIPBOARD CREDIT❖
A professional Butler, trained by the Leading
Hotel Schools of the World, will be at your
service in every Suite. There is a nearly
one-to-one guest-to-crew ratio.
PASSPORT TO LUXURY
REFINED LUXURY AT SEA
Apply your $1000-per-couple Passport to
Luxury Shipboard Credit toward select
shore excursions, specialty restaurants,
boutique purchases, spa treatments, laundry
service or a personal trainer.
YOUR DELUXE SUITE
Silversea’s spacious Suites offer you
complimentary champagne and fruit
upon embarkation. Veranda Suites
(345 square feet including veranda) feature
full-length glass doors and a private teak
balcony, and Vista Suites (287 square feet)
provide a large picture window. All Suites
have two twin beds convertible to one
queen bed, deluxe hotel bedding, a sitting
area, marble bathroom with full-size bath
and separate shower, writing desk, vanity
table and in-Suite complimentary beverages
replenished upon request.
WITH COMPLIMENTS!
A selection of complimentary wines, spirits
and nonalcoholic beverages are served
throughout the ship during the entire
cruise; all onboard gratuities and port taxes
are included; in-Suite dining and 24-hour
Room Service; and Six-Star Butler service.
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Enjoy daily entertainment or quiet
retreats among the elegant public
areas: the Show Lounge, Panorama
Lounge, Observation Lounge, Library,
Casino, Internet Café, boutique,
Connoisseur’s Corner, pool and top deck.
REFRESH THE BODY, MIND
AND SPIRIT
The Fitness Center offers complimentary
group classes led by professional trainers,
state-of-the-art fitness equipment, saunas
and steam rooms, pool and whirlpool,
full-service spa and beauty salon (services
at additional cost). “CruiseLite Dining”
options are offered daily.
The Passport to Luxury Shipboard Credit has no cash value, unused portions will be forfeited and restrictions apply.
Included Features
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◆ Free Air from 43 major cities and
Low-Air Add-Ons.
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Early Booking $3000 Savings
per couple through July 26, 2012!
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$1000 Shipboard Credit❖
per couple.
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All Gratuities to shipboard staff
are included.
Port Taxes are included.
The mythical Merlion, a creature with the head of a lion
and body of a fish, is Singapore’s national symbol.
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Singapore Pre-Cruise Option✶
On board the Small Ship,
all-Suite, Six-Star M.V. SILVER SHADOW
Enjoy an intoxicating mix of Chinese,
Malaysian, Indian and European cultures in
the island country of Singapore, a spectacular
modern city set around a vibrant port.
Experience the serenity of the ancient temples
juxtaposed with the energy of the thriving
financial district. Encounter the diversity of
the city’s friendly peoples in the Malaysian
quarter, the European settlement, Little India,
the Chinese temple of Heavenly Happiness,
the Sultan Mosque or the 19th-century
Empress Palace. Accommodations for two
nights are in the deluxe INTERCONTINENTAL
HOTEL SINGAPORE located in the heart
of the city and surrounded by unique
tropical gardens.
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Hong Kong Post-Cruise Option✶
Experience the exciting duality of striking
natural beauty and modern Hong Kong’s
vibrant cultural fusion of East and West
set amid hundreds of islands with soaring
skyscrapers. Ride a tram to the top of
Victoria Peak for spectacular views of
the harbor islands, enjoy a coastal drive
along Repulse Bay to Stanley Market, and
explore the Hong Kong Museum of History.
Accommodations for two nights are in a
deluxe hotel in the heart of this magnificent
city, The Gateway to the Orient.
Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost.
Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
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Enhanced Travel Services
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Hong Kong’s modern architecture bespeaks its status as
the 21st century’s “Crossroads of the East.”
Nine-night cruise from Singapore to
Hong Kong, with port calls at Ho Chi Minh
City, Nha Trang, Port Chan May (for Hué,
Da Nang, Hôi An and M˜ySon), Ha Long Bay
and Haiphong (for Hanoi), Vietnam.
Spacious Six-Star Suite accommodations.
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
Gohagan & Company private reception.
All gourmet meals, featuring
Relais & Châteaux® specialty menus,
served at single, unassigned seatings.
Complimentary wines, spirits and
nonalcoholic beverages served during
lunch and dinner, in your Suite and
throughout the cruise.
Onboard guest speaker to provide
educational discussions.
Complimentary Six-Star Butler service.
Six-Star amenities and facilities aboard this
luxurious Small Ship.
Complimentary 24-hour Room Service with
in-Suite dining.
Daily and nightly entertainment.
Complimentary fitness classes.
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Transfers airport/pier on the day of
embarkation/disembarkation included
only with the Free Air/Low Air
Add-Ons Program.✤
Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel
Director to accompany you throughout the
travel program.
Travel document wallet, name badge and
pre-departure information.
A program of optional shore excursions
in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hué,
Da Nang, Hôi An, Mỹ Son, Ha Long Bay and
Hanoi and a two-night excursion featuring
Angkor are available at additional cost.
Limited availability. Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons
(Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Program) are economy class
and based on contractual agreements between Silversea
and respective airlines; Gohagan & Company and the
sponsoring associations/organizations have no control
over availability.
M.V.
SILVER SHADOW
Deck 10
Deck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
FREE Air✤ from 43 cities: Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Charleston; Charlotte; Chicago;
Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, OH; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Kansas City, MO; Las Vegas;
Little Rock; Louisville; Los Angeles; Memphis; Miami; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; Montreal; New Orleans; New York;
Orlando; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Pittsburgh; Portland, OR; Raleigh; Salt Lake City; San Antonio; San Diego;
San Francisco; Savannah; Seattle; St. Louis; Tampa; Toronto; Vancouver; Washington, D.C.
Low Air Add-Ons✤ from $598 from 30 U.S. and Canadian cities.
Note: Due to limited flight schedules, Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Department reserves the right to impose an overnight stay (hotel,
transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant’s expense.
Cruise/Air Tariff (per person, based on double occupancy)
Suite
Category
All suites have two twin beds convertible to one queen bed, butler service, private Italian
Early Booking Price
marble bathroom with full-size bath and separate shower, walk-in wardrobe, sitting area
through
with writing desk, dressing table with hair dryer, plush robes and slippers, minibar, flat-screen
July 26, 2012
television with DVD and satellite reception, direct-line telephone, safe and climate control.
Regular Price
after
July 26, 2012
E
Vista Suite with large picture window. 287 sq. ft. Deck 4.
$5999
$7499
D
Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak veranda with furniture.
345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 5, forward.
$7527
$9027
C
Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak veranda with furniture.
345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 5, midship; Deck 6; and Deck 7, forward.
$7745
$9245
B
Midship Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak veranda with
furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Deck 6.
$7963
$9463
A
Midship Veranda Suite featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors and teak veranda with
furniture. 345 sq. ft. (includes 60-sq.-ft. veranda). Decks 8 and 9.
$8181
$9681
◆ Additional Suite category tariffs are available upon request.
◆ Singles are available in category E at $11999, in category C at $15490 and in category B at $15926 on or before
July 26, 2012. Add $1500 for reservations made after July 26, 2012.
◆ Port taxes are included.
Mystique of the Orient Reservation Form
Send to:
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
Eleven South LaSalle Street, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-1240
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Tour No. 118-02/23/13-197
Program reservations require a deposit of $800 per person and
$200 per person Singapore Pre-Cruise Option and $200 per person
Hong Kong Post-Cruise Option. By forwarding of deposit,
I/we accept and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
❏ Enclosed is my/our check(s) for $__________ as deposit.
Make checks payable to 2013 Mystique of the Orient.
❏ I/We authorize you to charge my/our deposit of $__________ to:
❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard
Please make my/our reservation(s) in
suite category:
1st Choice_______ 2nd Choice_______
❏ Double occupancy (one queen bed).
❏ Double occupancy (two twin beds).
❏ Single accommodations.
❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer
to share accommodations and will
allow you to select my roommate
(shares cannot be guaranteed).
Please make my/our reservation(s):
Singapore Pre-Cruise Option
❏ Double at $795 per person.
❏ Single at $1095 per person.
❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer
to share accommodations and will
allow you to select my roommate
(shares cannot be guaranteed).
Hong Kong Post-Cruise Option
❏ Double at $875 per person.
❏ Single at $1475 per person.
❏ I am reserving as a single but prefer
to share accommodations and will
allow you to select my roommate
(shares cannot be guaranteed).
Free Air/Low Air Add-Ons‡
(subject to change and availability)
Following the processing of your
reservation deposit, you will be sent (via
email if you provided an email address,
or by mail with your Reservation
Confirmation packet) a FREE AIR/LOW AIR
ADD-ONS REQUEST form. Please complete
this form upon receipt and return it
immediately to Gohagan & Company.
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Card Number
Exp. Date
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Signature as it appears on credit card
All FINAL PAYMENTS are required to be made by check or
wire transfer by October 26, 2012.
Note: FREE AIR✤ and LOW AIR ADD-ONS✤
(Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Program) and/
or airfare are subject to change. Space is
limited and subject to availability and is not
guaranteed. Date deviations and air changes
are each subject to a minimum $100 fee per
person as well as additional charges.
❏ I/we will make my/our own
air arrangements.
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Gohagan &
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affiliates, officers, directors or trustees, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively
“Gohagan”), do not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods
or services for your trip including, for example, lodging facilities, airline, vessel, or
other transportation companies, guides or guide services, local ground operators,
providers or organizers of optional excursions, food service providers, etc. All
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from operational and/or itinerary changes, even if Gohagan makes the flight
arrangements or cancels the trip. Gohagan reserves the right to substitute vessels,
hotels or attractions of a similar category for those listed in this brochure.
NOT INCLUDED: Passport, visas and associated fees; personal expenses
such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip
cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional
sightseeing excursions; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air/airport
tax(es); airfare (unless included under FREE AIR AND LOW AIR ADDONS) and associated local taxes, airport facility and security taxes and federal
inspection fees not listed in the “Included Features” section of the brochure;
transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel/ship on day(s) of arrival
and/or departure if you have not purchased your international air arrangements
through Gohagan/Silversea or if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or
departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); any overnight on
land due to flight schedule(s); meals, alcoholic or other beverages and all other
services not specifically mentioned in the “Included Features” section.
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FREE AIR AND LOW AIR ADD-ONS: Free Air and Low Air Add-Ons are
offered from select U.S./Canadian gateways in economy class and are limited
and capacity controlled and are subject to availability at time of booking
and may change without advance notice, add-on charges are nonrefundable.
Participants are responsible for applicable airline change and cancellation fees
in addition to the trip/air cancellation fees listed above plus a minimum $100
per person nonrefundable administrative fee. This Free Air/Low Air AddOns Program is the result of negotiations between Silversea’s Silver Sky Air
Programme and respective air carriers utilized and includes round-trip air plus
transfers on day of embark/debark, except when traveling one-way, deviating,
and unless otherwise specified. Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Department reserves
the right to select the air carrier, routing and departure airport from each
gateway city. Neither Gohagan & Company nor the sponsoring institution
or association has control over the air carriers selected, the routes flown, nor
the flight schedules utilized. Free Air/Low Air Add-Ons are available only to
the first and second full-fare (Early Booking Savings or Regular Published
tariff) participants in a suite. Please note: Free Air/Low Air Add-Ons may not
utilize the most direct routing. Deviations from the air schedules and itinerary
that result in additional cost will be made at the participant’s expense and
will incur a $100 per person nonrefundable administrative fee. Silversea’s
Silver Sky Air Programme reserves the right to arrange space for participants
with any airline. Silversea’s Silver Sky Air Department reserves the right to
impose an overnight stay (hotel, transfers, meals, etc.) in the arrival and/or
departure gateway city or in any intermediate/transit city at the participant’s
expense. Terms and conditions apply as set forth by Silversea’s Silver Sky Air
Programme. The participant is fully responsible for any/all additional hotel/
transfer/meal/etc. costs for those destinations where a forced overnight may
be required or requested but is not included in the original Free Air or Low
Air Add-On price and may incur a minimum $100 per person nonrefundable
administrative fee deviation charges and hotel penalties, if applicable.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may
change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most
current luggage allowance policy.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY: All programs require physical independence
and mobility. Any physical or mental condition that may require special
medical attention or physical assistance (for example, the need for a
wheelchair) must be reported in writing when you make your reservation.
Texas Tech Alumni Association
McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
17th & University
P.O. Box 45001
Lubbock, TX 79409
Discover the timeless traditions and natural beauty
of life beyond the great cities of Southeast Asia.
Travelers must be able to embark or disembark motorcoaches alone or with
minimal assistance from your traveling companion and climb stairs and step
over raised thresholds without assistance. Travelers requiring assistance must
travel with a companion who will be responsible for handling equipment.
DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS: Discounts apply only to those
reservations received in the offices of Gohagan in writing, accompanied
by the required deposit, by July 26, 2012. In the event a “discounted”
reservation must be cancelled, no “replacement” reservation can be
substituted at the discounted rate. A “replacement” reservation is a new
reservation and can be substituted only at the full-fare tariff. Cancellation
penalties may apply.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip including
Pre/Post Program(s) reservation(s) will not be effective until received in
writing in the offices of Gohagan. Should you have to cancel, the following
terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 ($50 Pre/
Post Program(s)) per person administrative fee from the time of booking
through 180 days prior to departure; from 120 through 179 days prior to
departure, $800 ($200 Pre/Post Program(s)) per person; from 95 through
119 days prior to departure, 60% of the published full regular tariffs; from
45 through 94 days prior to departure, 80% of the published full regular
tariffs; cancellations 44 days or less prior to departure, a no-show, or early
return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full
regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional
excursion cancellation fees and administrative fees may apply.
TRIP INSURANCE: Because our cancellation policies are strictly enforced,
we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program,
trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Trip
cancellation insurance is available through Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
and others for comprehensive coverage of such expenses in conjunction with
cancellation due to illness or accident, and damaged or lost luggage. We will
send you an application upon receipt of your reservation.
RATES: Prices quoted are based on fares in effect at the time of printing and
are subject to change at any time. Gohagan reserves the right to increase the
tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency
fluctuations or fuel or energy surcharges and all such increases are to be paid
to Gohagan upon notice to the tour participant of such increases.
REGISTRATION: CST#: 2031868-40, WST#: 601 767 666, OST#: TA 0905.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating in any way to these Terms and Conditions, the brochure, or any other
information relating in any way to the trip, or to the trip itself, shall be settled
solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance
with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association then existent.
The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall
have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation,
applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formation of this contract,
including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void
or voidable.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT: By forwarding of deposit, the participant
certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition
of disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants
and accepts the terms and conditions of this contract.
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Glow Images; Hong Kong Toursim Board (HKTB); Photoshot; SuperStock;
all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permission.
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