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THE ART OF LIVING MADRID 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries March 27-April 18, 2016 Full Price Special Savings Special Price Studio Apartment $4,245 $250 $3,995* One Bedroom Apartment $4,845 $250 $4,595* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability). Optional Enrichment Tracks: Option 1: Language Price: $650 Option 2: Culinary Price: $595 Option 3: Art & Architecture Price: $425 Please Note: Track options may be purchased separately or as part of a package. Participants who purchase all three Tracks will receive a 5% discount.

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THE ART OF LIVING

MADRID

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

March 27-April 18, 2016

Full Price Special Savings Special Price

Studio Apartment$4,245 $250 $3,995*

One Bedroom Apartment$4,845 $250 $4,595*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $495 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contactus for current pricing and information. Single prices are availableupon request (limited availability).

Optional EnrichmentTracks:

Option 1: LanguagePrice: $650

Option 2: CulinaryPrice: $595

Option 3: Art &ArchitecturePrice: $425Please Note: Track options maybe purchased separately or aspart of a package. Participantswho purchase all three Trackswill receive a 5% discount.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Three weeks in Madrid, Spain, at

the first-class ApartoSuites Jardinesde Sabatini.

Activities and Events• Informative educational

programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insight into the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Attend a Welcome Reception and aWelcome Dinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 21 breakfasts, five lunches and

five dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a dedicated

Passenger Service Representativeprior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 28 travelers to maximize yourtravel experience.• Enjoy three weeks’ furnished accommodations complete with modern amenities, including a kitchenette,

cable TV and Wi-Fi.• Embark on included group excursions to the Royal Palace, Salamanca,

Ávila, Toledo, and Segovia.• Discover the many treasures housed in the highly acclaimed Reina Sofia

and Prado museums. • Try out life abroad as you equip yourself to live independently in Spain.• Choose from three Optional Enrichment Tracks based on your

individual interests: Language, Cuisine, or Art and Architecture (available at an additional cost).

MADRIDTHE ART OF LIVING

Have you ever dreamed ofliving abroad or exploringMadrid at an unhurriedpace? Then this programis for you. AHI’s new TheArt of Living programsprovide an authenticintroduction to living abroad with customizable experiences. Select a groupof excursions and activities geared toward your individual interests. AHI isproud to offer an international living adventure in Spain’s cosmopolitan capital city. Immerse yourself in Spanish lifestyle, customs, art, history and cuisine. Reside in your own apartment near Madrid’s beautiful and historic Old Town for three weeks. Mingle with locals, embark on excitingexcursions, and enhance your learning with educational lectures and workshops.

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSIT/SUNDAYDepart for Madrid, Spain.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ MONDAYUpon arrival, transferA to theApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini.Attend a welcome briefing with yourAHI Travel Director who will ensure youare fully informed about the program.Then attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.DAYS 3-5 ~ TUESDAY-THURSDAYBreakfast is included each morning. See the highlights of Madrid followedby lunch at a restaurant on Tuesday. On Wednesday, attend a lecture on contemporary Spain. Explore the areaaround your hotel during an orientationwalk. On Thursday, learn about Spanishart. Then, discover the many masterpieces housed in the PradoMuseum during a guided visit. EachThursday evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a restaurant.DAYS 6-8 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Saturday, visit Ávila and enjoy a lecture about the history of Castilla.Lunch is at a local restaurant. OnSunday, visit the historic city ofSalamanca. Explore its celebrated PlazaMayor and have lunch. DAYS 9-12 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYEnjoy a walking tour of Old Town on

Monday. On Wednesday, learn about theSpanish Civil War in the morning and in the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace.On Thursday, go on a walking tour of20th-century Madrid. DAYS 13-15 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYOn Friday, attend a lecture on the legacy of Moorish and Jewish Spain.Then, discover a harmonious blend ofJewish, Moorish and Christian culturein Toledo during a full-day excursion. DAYS 16-19 ~ MONDAY-THURSDAYJoin your fellow travelers for a traditional tapas lunch on Monday. On Wednesday, explore the Reina Sofia Museum. DAYS 20-22 ~ FRIDAY-SUNDAYEnjoy a full-day excursion to Segovia on Saturday. Lunch will be served at arestaurant in Segovia. On Sunday, celebrate your Spanish adventure witha festive Farewell Reception andDinner, followed by a performance ofSpanish Tuna music. DAY 23 ~ IN TRANSIT/MONDAYTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules aresubject to change. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

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APARTOSUITES JARDINES DE SABATINI

This exciting Spanish immersion programis grounded in comfort and convenience.Located near the Royal Palace andGardens, the ApartoSuites Jardines deSabatini ideally blends the conveniencesof apartment living with the amenities of a hotel. Each beautifully decoratedguest room features a kitchenette with a cooktop, a refrigerator and a microwave; Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a direct-dial telephone, an LCD TV, a hair dryer, a digital safe, an iron and ironing board.The hotel’s services include a 24-hourreception desk, concierge service, roomservice, laundry and dry-cleaning service,a business center, daily newspapers anda breakfast buffet. The rooftop terrace,overlooking the Royal Palace, is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine and some tapas.

AHI’s new The Art of Living programs have been designed to offer increasedchoice and personalized experiences. The main program features the includedexcursions detailed above, and you may choose to enhance your experience bypurchasing one or more of the Optional Enrichment Tracks, which allow you tocustomize your adventure based on your interests. This program offers the following Optional Enrichment Tracks:

LANGUAGE OPTIONThis track includes 12 Spanish language classes that are small and tailored toyour skill level, guaranteeing individual attention and a comfortable progressionthrough the lessons.CULINARY OPTIONIn this track, the region’s cuisine takes center stage. Discover the flavors of Spainthrough cooking demonstrations and classes, a winery visit, an olive oil tasting anda shopping excursion to a local market.ART & ARCHITECTURE OPTIONGo beyond Madrid’s most visited sites to explore additional museums and architectural gems, including El Escorial Monastery and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.

OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT TRACKS

Reserve The Art of Living ~ Madrid today!

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NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports, visas, entry/departure fees, personal gratuities, laundry and dry clean-ing; excursions, meals and beverages not described in this brochure as included, travel insurance and allitems of a strictly personal nature.MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-Participants should be in good health and able to walk moderate dis-tances over varied terrain. Participants needing individual assistance for walking, dining or other personalneeds must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. The right is retained to decline toaccept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel orwhose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subjectonly to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused servicesand accommodations be refunded.AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance PurchaseExcursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connect-ing flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After depar-ture, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIA-TIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible forany airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, orairline schedule(s).BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy and the class of service flown. Details willbe provided with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to change by the carrierwithout notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and notincluded in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal effects is atthe owner's risk throughout the travel program. RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTICIPANT-This program includes accommodations in an apartment in Madrid, Spain.It is the responsibility of each participant to leave his/her apartment at the conclusion of the program in asgood a condition as it was when the program began. Participants may be assessed charges for repairs orcleaning required due to damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or permitted by a participant.AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel and CAA obtains, from itsstaff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participat-ing in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel and CAA, without providing compensation to you, orobtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well asvoice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's and CAA's sales, marketing, advertising, publicityand/or training activities.RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Cal Alumni Association do not own or operate any entity which providesgoods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel con-veyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent con-tractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willfulact of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and theSponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier con-nections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or neg-ligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or otherservices or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for anyadditional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faithand based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject tochange at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features areanticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might becomenecessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passen-ger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire pro-gram is cancelled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwardingthe deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability thatwould create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set outherein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportationcompanies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time pas-sengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute thesole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip.CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever willbe subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancel-lation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the cur-rent calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result inforfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; can-cellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM CAA. INFORMATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOURESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation.

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Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first servedbasis. Reservations to be paid in full by January 12, 2016 (75 days prior to depar-ture). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment infull. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discoveror Amex. Make checks payable to AHI International.

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Travelers, whether alumni or friends, must be current Cal Alumni Association (CAA)members. $50 for seniors 65 years and over, and $60 for those who are 64 years andunder, establishes a regular or affiliate membership with all other Association benefits. A married couple and their children under 21 may travel on one membership, member-ships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make dues payable to CAA byseparate check or if you prefer, by providing a Discover, Visa, MasterCard, or AmericanExpress number with expiration date

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