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Dear Alumnae and Alumni of Vassar, Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges,

Sail along glorious Mediterranean coastlines in autumn, when hillsides and sienna-shaded villagesreveal the timeless beauty of these lands. Our program includes masterworks of art and architecture as well asprivate visits to galleries, many with stunning collections.

We are pleased to be accompanied by architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Gardensof the Roman World. Also joining us on board will be Olivier Bernier, art historian and lecturer atThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Robert Pounder, Professor Emeritus of Classics at Vassar College. Thisjourney to Italy and France will be greatly enriched by these distinguished lecturers.

Begin in the “eternal” city of Rome, with its 2,500 years of masterpieces. At the splendidly restoredBorghese Gallery, Titians, Caravaggios and Berninis fill the halls. In the nearby port of Civitavecchia, embarkSea Cloud II for a delightful one-week voyage. Life aboard this three-masted barque, where sails are set by hand,has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxurious accommodations and fine dining create an onboard ambianceof relaxed elegance.

Following a leisurely day at sea, step ashore at Livorno and drive past Tuscan olive groves andvineyards en route to Pisa, celebrated for its Romanesque Leaning Tower and Baptistry. Cruising the Italiancoastline, we sail to Genoa, where the collections in seaside palaces built by the great trading families betweenthe 14th and 17th centuries reflect a blend of wealth and culture. The city’s black-and-white striped cathedralis among the most spectacular in Italy. A private reception is arranged at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Continue along the Riviera to Marseille,for a French dinner under the stars featuring thatsupreme glory of Provençale cuisine, bouillabaisse!Stroll through Parc Borély and see the remarkablecollection of paintings at the Musée Cantini.In fashionable St. Tropez, long a haunt ofImpressionist painters, visit the enchantingMusée de l’Annonciade, with works by Matisse,Bonnard and Signac. Our journey concludes inNice, where you may wish to extend your trip withan optional postlude. An optional Rome prelude isalso offered.

This program is co-sponsored with TheMetropolitan Museum of Art.

Sincerely,

Patricia Duane Lichtenberg, ’90 Carrie S. Brown, Ed.M., ’82 Jane ZacharyExecutive Director, AAVC Executive Director Executive DirectorVassar College Smith College Mount Holyoke College

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ROME, ITALY��

�� Arrive this morning in the EternalCity and relax at the elegant Majestic Hotel, well-situated on theVia Veneto, near the Spanish Steps. After an early lunch, a visitto the Borghese Gallery will allow us to see its dazzling collectionof works by Titian, Caravaggio and Bernini. The splendidlyrestored former mansion of the nephew of Pope Paul V, acardinal and a passionate collector, is set in Rome’s second-largestpark. Continue to the port of Civitavecchia, where we embarkthe awaiting Sea Cloud II and set sail in the early evening.

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�� Attend fascinating talks on the art,architecture and history of sights to come as Sea Cloud II sails toLivorno. Join the captain this evening at our welcome receptionand dinner.

LIVORNO � PISA, ITALY��

�� From the port of Livorno, drivethrough Tuscan olive groves and vineyards to Pisa, birthplace ofGalileo. Stroll through this former maritime powerhouse to thePiazza del Duomo. Explore the 12th-century Baptistry of St. Johnand famed Leaning Tower, arguably the most beautiful Romanesquesite in Italy. Return to the ship and set sail this evening.

M EDITERRANEAN M ASTERPIECESRome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II

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GENOA, ITALY��

�� In Genoa, one of the wealthiest cities ofthe Renaissance, visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with itsdistinctive black-and-white marble banding and 13th-centurychapel containing relics of John the Baptist. Admire the baroquepalaces of Via Garibaldi, a street much appreciated by Peter PaulRubens and his protégé Anthony van Dyck. See the collectionsat Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Rosso, white and red palacesrespectively that house masters including Titian, Dürer andCaravaggio. Following lunch, a private hosted visit to PalazzoDoria Pamphilj, with its important tapestries, is arranged.Before sailing, we will look at the historic Old Harbor, recentlyreconstructed by Renzo Piano.

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�� Enjoy a relaxed day at sea, cruising thespectacular Riviera coastline, and arrive in Marseille early thisevening. Tonight enjoy a casual bouillabaisse dinner on deckoverlooking the port of Marseille.

MARSEILLE��

�� Today begins at Notre Dame de laGarde, a superb neo-Byzantine cathedral decorated with colorfulmosaics, on a hill offering the best view of the city. Continue toParc Borély, whose formal garden displays twin alleys of planetrees and circular pools. Visit the Musée Cantini, housing aremarkable collection of 19th-century paintings, and tour the19th-century mansion of the Musée Grobet-Labadie, with its18th-century furniture, medieval sculpture, tapestries and musicalinstruments. Lunch is on board as we sail toward St. Tropez.

ST. TROPEZ � NICE, FRANCE��

�� Watch as Sea Cloud II approaches thepicturesque port of St. Tropez, long a haunt of Impressionistpainters. Matisse, Bonnard and Signac are all represented at ourfirst visit, the Musée de l’Annonciade. Then stop at the CaféSénéquier on the harbor promenade, a well-known spot forpeople-watching and for the local pastry, La Tarte Tropézienne.Relax on board during an afternoon sail along the Riviera to Nice.This evening enjoy a farewell dinner on deck, overlooking the city.

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NICESeptember 20 to 22, 2011

Spend two nights in Nice at the historic HotelNegresco, well-situated on the Promenade desAnglais. Drive along the famous Corniche to theVilla Ephrussi de Rothschild, a seaside Frenchpalazzo on Cap-Ferrat with many wonderfulgardens. Stop in nearby Villefranche-sur-Merto see St. Peter’s Chapel with frescoes by JeanCocteau. A visit to the Maeght Foundation, inSt. Paul de Vence, with a sculpture garden designedby Joan Miró, is a highlight. Enjoy a bistro lunchand leisurely stroll in the charming Old Quarterof Nice. We are invited for a special farewell dinnerat the private Monte Carlo Yacht Club hostedby members. �

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MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECES: ROME TO NICE � SEPTEMBER 12 TO 20 , 2011

To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees)payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad. Please mail form anddeposit to: Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas,23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721

_______________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT SCHOOL/CLASS YEAR

_______________________________________________________________________NAME IN FULL AS ON PASSPORT SCHOOL/CLASS YEAR

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Accommodations Sea Cloud II Cabin Preference (1) ___________________ (2) ___________________I wish to share a cabin with _______________________________________

Optional Prelude & Optional Postlude� I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Rome ($2,195 per person) � I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Nice ($1,195 per person)

Hotel Room Preference � Double � Twin � Single

Form of Payment � Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad)� Credit card (for deposit only — final payment must be made by check)

_______________________________________________________________________NAME AS ON CREDIT CARD CREDIT CARD NUMBER

_______________________________________________________________________3- OR 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE EXPIRATION DATE

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read andagree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment bycheck 120 days prior to departure.

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For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements AbroadTelephone (212) 514-8921 or (800) 221-1944 | Fax (212) 344-7493 | E-mail [email protected]

Owner’s Suite (top) and Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above).

RATES INCLUDE

� Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

� All meals during the cruise, including two lunches on land.Wine with lunches and dinners

� Enrichment program of lectures and special events

� Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

� Airport / pier group transfers and porterage

� Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; customary shipboardgratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items andexpenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; tripinsurance; optional prelude in Rome; optional postlude in Nice; any other items notspecifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN ROME $2,195 per person. Single supplement $610.Includes three nights at the Hotel Majestic, breakfast daily, two lunches and one dinner.Sightseeing as noted.

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN NICE $1,195 per person. Single supplement $380.Includes two nights at the Hotel Negresco, breakfast daily, one lunch and one dinner.Sightseeing as noted.

CRUISE RATES(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks RatesCabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $7,295State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower. Available for single occupancy at $9,125.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $8,295Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $9,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $10,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower.

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ROMESeptember 9 to 13, 2011

During four days in the Eternal City, discover some of Rome’smost famous sites as well as her less-visited, “best-kept secrets.”Stay at the elegant Hotel Majestic, near the Spanish Steps, andsavor Italian specialties in the city’s fine restaurants. Visit theAra Pacis Museum, designed by architect Richard Meier tohouse the magnificent, 2,000 year-old Altar of Peace, and seethe Villa Farnesina, an enchanting Renaissance pavilion.Explore Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, a 19th-century palacewith a stunning collection of Greek and Roman statuary,mosaics and frescoes. A highlight will be a private, after-hourstour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, as well as the superbantiquities collections. �

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travelarrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable group airfare willbe offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis. A fee of $75 per person willbe charged for any reservations other than the group flight schedule; private transfers can bearranged at a supplemental cost. Please note that AAA can assist with rebooking flights only onair reservations booked directly with AAA. To redeem your frequent flyer mileage, pleasecontact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic ArrangementsAbroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservationapplication. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walkingover uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicappedaccessible and climbing into various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistanceor special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note:Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION /BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOM-MENDED.CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will sendan insurance application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurerof your choice. Smith Travel will send you an insurance application upon receipt of deposit. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the Alumnae Associations of Mount Holyoke, Smith and Vassar Colleges(AAMHC, AASC & AAVC) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices,airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at time of brochure printing and are subject to changewithout notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of AAMHC, AASC & AAVC is limited toeducational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA actsonly as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, AAMHC, AASC & AAVC and/or their agents assumeno responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delayor irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, busor other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, whichmay be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of TheProgram. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participantand the carrier. Nor will AAA or AAMHC, AASC & AAVC and/or their agents be responsiblefor loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes,local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection withThe Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for trans-portation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time thatmay be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-beingof the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, withoutnotice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or AAMHC,AASC & AAVC. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage andpersonal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. AAA and AAMHC,AASC & AAVC reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time,or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when suchan action is determined by AAA or AAMHC, AASC & AAVC to be in the best interest of theparticipant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy tooffset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but arenot limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi cationexpenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permittedresale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA andare subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amountsactually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; AAMHC, AASC & AAVCshall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation,the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 daysprior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be givenfor cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellationon or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Aircancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All groupfare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA norAAMHC, AASC & AAVC shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by thepurchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants,AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAAreserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case,reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with theparticipant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA orAAMHC, AASC & AAVC, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settledby binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York,NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recoveryto which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of allmonies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fairand reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant maysuffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the aboveterms and conditions.

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