A Week in Buenos Aires

Ah, Buenos Aires, the passion, the dance, the music, thefood, the romance—all well-deserved attributes to this cityon the banks of the River Plate.  Renowned for its geographicsetting, grand avenues, old-time cafes, famed museums anddistinctive architecture, the city is often called the “Paris ofSouth America.”  Our 7-day sojourn will offer you anopportunity to explore both with fellow alumnae andindependently the many attractions of this exciting capital city.Immerse yourself in the gaucho tradition on a special visit toa private estancia in the Pampas, stroll down the River Platewaterfront and through beautiful parks, explore the city’sgreat museums, art galleries and architecture and observe thenewly restored Teatro Colón opera house.

Our tour director will guide us through the bohemianneighborhoods; provide invaluable tips for  good shopping,sidewalk cafés, excellent restaurants and ideas for self-exploration. Join us on an exploration of Mi Buenos AiresQuerido! Live, Learn, and Laugh together!

Elizabeth Bigwood Director For Travel

Explore the colorfulneighborhoods of Buenos Aires.

HighlightsSpend an afternoon strolling

the Plaza De Mayo where you cansee the Casa Rosada, thebalconies where Eva and JuanDomingo Perón addressed themasses.

Visit the Colón Opera House, itis acoustically considered amongstthe 5 best concert venues in theworld

Take in a tango show and dinnerat the Esquina Carlos Gardel.

A Week in Buenos AiresFebruary 13-21, 2015

Journey to AconcaguaMountain, one of the highest pointsin the Southern hemisphere

Maria Helena Rueda is anAssociate Professor in theDepartment of Spanish andPortuguese at Smith College,where she teaches courses onLatin American literature andculture since the 19�� century, andon Latin American film. She holdsa PhD from Stanford University,and is the author of La violencia ysus huellas: Una mirada desde lanarrativa colombiana, publishedin 2011. She has published severalarticles on Latin Americanliterature, and on film and visualculture in the region.

ItineraryFriday, February 13DEPART U.S. /BUENOS AIRESDepart on an overnight flight to BuenosAires.(Meals aloft)

Saturday, February 14BUENOS AIRESUpon arrival in Buenos Aires this morning,transfer to your hotel, Loi Suites Recoleta.Located in the most elegant area of the City,this hotel is located within walking distancefrom museums, art galleries, shopping areas,historical architecture and beautiful parks.Begin our journey with an exploration of theRecoleta neighborhood, one of the mostfashionable and aristocratic areas of the city,which includes South America’s most opulentand extraordinary cemetery—the RecoletaCemetery, the much revered resting place ofpatriarchs, presidents and the beloved EvaPerón.Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta (Meals aloft)

Sunday, February 15BUENOS AIRESContinue your exploration of Buenos Aireswith a driving tour through the narrowstreets of the old city and the broadavenues of the main city. Visit the Plaza dela República to see the iconic Obelisco,built to commemorate the fourthcentenary of the first foundation of the

city. Around the Plaza de Mayo see theCasa Rosada (pink colored PresidentialPalace), with the balconies from which Evaand Juan Domingo Perón addressed themasses; and the Metropolitan Cathedral,the main Catholic church in Buenos Airesand resting place of General San Martín,Argentina´s independence hero. Along theAvenida de Mayo, pass Art Nouveaubuildings, old hotels, theaters, and cafes.Visit San Telmo, a neighborhood ofbohemians, artists, antiques shops, andcobbled streets. Pass Dorrego Square,where every Sunday an antique fair andflea market is held. Continue to thecolorful neighborhood of La Boca, whereartists open their studios and workshops.Walk along the famous street of Caminitoand also visit Puerto Madero, the old portof Buenos Aires, formerly known as “TheDocks”, which was totally redesigned inthe 1990s and is now a chic area. Then visitthe Colón Opera House, recently restoredand reopened in 2010 it is acousticallyconsidered to be amongst the five bestconcert venues in the world. The theater´sacoustics and beauty make this guidedtour an everlasting memory.Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta (B, L)

Monday, February 16TIGRE AND PARANA RIVERLess than 20 miles north of the city there isan extraordinary ecological area: the ParanáRiver delta. The river, over 2,000 miles long,forms a very large delta before flowing intothe Rio de la Plata. It resembles a subtropical

labyrinth with over 5,000 islands. Along thispromenade you will see rowing clubs,restaurants, and cafés where the upperclasses used to spend their free time in thegood old days. The remainder of the day is atleisure. This evening attend a Tango Show andDinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel. This is oneof the most elegant and prestigious tangohouses in the city. Built over the location of“Chanta Cuatro”—a restaurant where CarlosGardel, the famous tango singer, used to dinewith his friends. The luxurious old-time-styledining room here features high-tech acousticsand superb dancers, creating a wonderfultango environment.Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta (B,D)

Tuesday, February 17SAN ANTONIO DE ARECOSpend today immersed in gaucho culture aswe travel to the area of the pampas plains.Visit the town of San Antonio de Areco andlearn about the gaucho’s history and way oflife. Meet with a local silversmith who will talkto us about the traditional methods of thesilver trade. Continue on to a private estanciaor Argentinean ranch. As guests at thisauthentic and historic estancia we willdiscover what goes into the preparation of atraditional Argentinean asado lunch, orArgentine barbecue including empanadas(meat pies) and wine. After lunch, theamateur gauchos among us will have theopportunity to go for a horseback ride acrossthe pampas with its huge empty skies, endlesshorizons and pastures spotted with cattle.

Congreso Nacional, Buenos Aires

Wednesday, February 18PALERMO AND RECOLETAToday visit the traditional neighborhood ofPalermo, strolling along its large parks, rose gardensand lakes; this is the porteños(residents of Buenos Aires) favorite place to practicesports or take long walks. End the tour in theRecoleta district and visit the Eva Peron Museum.Inaugurated in 2002 on the fiftieth anniversary ofEva’s death. The museum reviews the history of EvaDuarte’s childhood, her youth as an actress, andthen her life as the First Lady.Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta (B)

Thursday, February 19BUENOS AIRESThe whole day is at your leisure for independentexploration. Buenos Aires offers a myriad of culturalactivities and excellent shopping. Your leaders willbe able to assist you. Tonight there will be a farewelldinner at La Cabrera Restaurant.Overnight: Loi Suites Recoleta (B, D)

Friday, February 20BUENOS AIRESThe day is free until the time to transfer to theairport. There are various options for returning tothe U.S. today. Flights generally depart in theevening arriving the U.S the following day. Thosecontinuing on the Iguazú Extension fly to IguazúFalls this afternoon. (B)

Saturday,February21ARRIVAL IN THE USAArrive in the U.S. this morning and connect withflights homeward

This exclusive expedition is designed for Smith College Alumnae, familyand friends who are interested in learning about the arts, history andculture of the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. This is a mildly activeprogram. Daily programs include: 1 to 2 miles of walking at a leisurelypace, sometimes on uneven terrain. Participants should be physically fitand in good health. Flexibility is essential as the order of the activities inBuenos Aires might change, since local conditions may requirealterations in the schedule. We will be staying at Loi Suites Recoletalocated in the Recoleta Cemetery District with a wealth of culturalhighlights. Loi Suites is surrounded by exquisite French-stylearchitecture, and the best restaurants, bars, art galleries andbeautiful town squares. Loi Suites offers luxurious rooms withEvita Peron’s final resting place opposite the hotel as well asviews of the Rio de la Plata and surrounding neighborhood.Afternoon tea is served in the English atrium ofthe hotel. Typically the weather in BuenosAires is humid and ranges from 70°F-80°Fdegrees during the day with a chance ofsporadic showers. At night, temperaturesdrop down to the mid to upper 60’s. On thepost-trip extension to Iguazú Falls, theweather is tropical and rain is not uncommon.Expect temperatures to be between 75°F-85°F. Travel is by regular scheduled jet aircraft andmotor coach.

What to Expect

CostsLAND PROGRAM COST:(Per person based on double occupancy) . . . . $3,945*

*single supplement $910

Sample Airfare: Roundtrip from Miami $1,498

OPTIONAL POST-TRIP IGUAZÚ FALLS:(Per person based on double occupancy) . . . .$1,675* *single supplement $545

Airfare to Iguazú Falls is additional ($425 approx.)2 nights in Iguazú , 1 night in Buenos Aires, visit to Brazil (Brazilian Visa additional)Price based on a group of 10 pax

Terms & ConditionsPROGRAM COST INCLUDES: 5-staraccommodations, meals as specified in theitinerary; all land transportation; airporttransfers for participants on recommendedFlight itinerary; entrance fees; baggagehandling; specialized local guides at alllocations; pre-departure information;coordination and administration.

PROGRAM COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: U.S.domestic and international airfare (quotedseparately); meals not specified in theitinerary; personal items such as laundry,fax or telephone calls, liquor, room service,passport and visa fees (visa required to seeBrazilian side of Iguazú Falls), reciprocityfee into Argentina (approx. $160), allbaggage charges, individual transfers,medical expenses, travel insurance,optional extension or any deviations fromthe scheduled tour. Any increases in thein-tour airfare (included as part of theprogram cost), airport taxes, security, orfuel surcharges imposed after the initialpricing of this program are not included.Tip to tour director is at the passenger’sdiscretion

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINALPAYMENT: To reserve a space on this tour,please mail a deposit of $800 per personpayable to “ROYAL ADVENTURES”, alongwith completed the reservation form to:SMITH TRAVEL, ALUMNAE HOUSE, 33 ELMST. NORTHAMPTON, MA 01063Reservations are acknowledged in order ofreceipt. Final payment is due NOVEMBER15, 2014 and must be paid by check. RoyalAdventures handles all ticketing andinvoicing CST #2009579-40.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Refunds,less a cancellation fee of $400 per person,are made if we are notified in writing onor before November 15, 2014. No refundsare made after that date. There are norefunds for unused meals,accommodations, or other trip features.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Trip cancellationinsurance is highly recommended. Anapplication for trip cancellation insurancewill be available upon confirmation.Neither Smith College nor RoyalAdventures accept liability for any airlinecancellation penalty incurred by thepurchase of a non-refundable airline ticketor other expenses incurred by tourparticipants in preparing for the tour

QUESTIONS: Please call Liz Bigwood atSmith Travel, 33 Elm Street,Northampton, MA 01063. Phone: (800)225-2029, or Katie Howe, RoyalAdventures (925) 820-6260 or 1-800-453-4754.

RESPONSIBILITY: Royal Adventures, itsowners and employees act only as agentsfor the various independent suppliers andcontractors providing transportation, hotelaccommodations, restaurant and otherservices connected with this tour. Suchtravel and services are subject to the termsand conditions under which suchaccommodations, services andtransportation are offered or provided, andSmith College and Royal Adventures andtheir respective, employees, agents,representatives, and assigns, accept noliability therefor. Smith College and RoyalAdventures, assume no liability for anyinjury, damage, loss, accident, delay orother irregularity which may be caused by

the defect of any aircraft or vehicle or thenegligence or default of any company orperson engaged in carrying out orperforming any of the services involved.Additionally, responsibility is not acceptedfor losses, injury, damages or expenses ofany kind due to sickness, weather, strikes,local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts,acts of nature or other such causes. Allservices and accommodations are subjectto the laws of the country in which they areprovided. Smith College and RoyalAdventures reserve the right to makechanges in the published itinerarywhenever, in their sole judgment,conditions warrant, or if they deem itnecessary for the comfort, convenience orsafety of the tour participants. Theyreserve the right to withdraw this tourwithout penalty. The right is also reservedto decline to accept or retain any personas a member of the tour, or to substituteanother qualified leader or special guest.Baggage and personal effects are the soleresponsibility of the owners at all times.The price of the program is given in goodfaith based on current tariffs and rates, andis subject to change. Any tariff, exchangerate, airfare, or fuel increases will bepassed onto participants. Neither SmithCollege nor Royal Adventures accept theliability for any airline cancellation penaltyincurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline ticket. The air ticketwhen issued shall constitute the solecontract between the passenger and theairline concerned. As part of theconsideration and right to participate inthis tour, each participant will be asked tosign a liability release

Argentinean Asado

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Roaring out of the jungle and hurtling over cliffs between Brazil andArgentina, the Iguazú Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world.The two nights at this extraordinary place offer ample time to relax andsee the cataracts surrounded by luxuriant rain forest, beautiful exoticbirds (toucans, caracas and parrots), and intriguing bromeliads andbutterflies. Walk along the upper and lower trails for close-up views ofthe many different falls. Exploration from the Brazilian side is thrilling.Take a Zodiac boat to see the falls from the lower river, approaching thebase of the falls. Fly back to Buenos Aires and overnight there to enjoythe next day in the captivating city before returning home. Extensionincludes three night’s accommodations (taxes included), round trip flightsto Iguazú Falls, buffet breakfast every day, special lunch in Brazil, entrancefees, transfers and leadership. The visit to the Brazilian side of the fallsrequires a visa.

Optional Post-Trip

--On November 11, 2011, Iguazú Falls was announced as one of theseven winners of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by the New SevenWonders of the World Foundation.