It’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes. From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms – both old and new – to our small band of travelers. May 3 - 15, 2015 From $4,560 per person (Land & Air) Optional Post Tour Extension to Northern Ireland The Renaissance Academy presents Enchanting Ireland A Tour of the Emerald Isle The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102 239-434-4838 (t), 239-594-2665 (f), [email protected] (email)
From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms—both old and new. Outstanding accommodations available only to small groups, ours is limited to only 24 guests, enhance the magical Irish experience. Begin your 13-day trip in Dublin and tour the beautiful Irish capital, including visits to Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Embark on an excursion to Inismor, the largest of the dramatic Aran Islands. Take in the magnificent scenery across both Galway and Kerry counties including the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Connemara. Stop at Kylemore Abbey, Ireland’s most photographed castle. Enjoy dinner with local Irish families. Travel by boat to Muckross House, with the Kerry Folklife Centre showcasing the art and craft of bookbinding, pottery, and weaving. Experience one of Ireland’s most popular attractions, the stunning mountain and coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry.
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It’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where
warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes. From Dublin to Galway,
Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms – both old and
new – to our small band of travelers.
May 3 - 15, 2015
From $4,560 per person (Land & Air)
Optional Post Tour Extension to Northern Ireland
The Renaissance Academy presents
Enchanting Ireland A Tour of the Emerald Isle
The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, 1010 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
Enchanting Ireland Daily Itinerary - May 3 - 15, 2015
Day 1 - Sunday, May 3: Depart the U.S. for Dublin, Ireland Early this evening, depart the United States for your flight to Dublin.
Day 2 - Monday, May 4: Arrive Dublin You’ll arrive in Dublin today and transfer to our hotel. The afternoon is
at leisure to rest and relax, or to begin exploring near our well-located
accommodations on St. Stephen’s Green. Tonight you meet your
Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and fellow travelers for a briefing on
the journey ahead followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodations: The Shelbourne Dublin; Meals: D
Day 3 - Tuesday, May 5: Dublin This morning’s tour of Ireland’s intimate, and beautiful, capital city includes one of the nation’s most precious
treasures, housed in Trinity College Library: the 8th-century Book of
Kells, considered the finest illuminated manuscript in existence. The
library contains a masterful collection of other breathtaking
illuminated manuscripts as well. We also visit St. Patrick’s, the
national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, whose religious laws
have shaped the lives of the Irish for centuries. This afternoon is free
for independent exploration; possibilities abound, including visiting
Dublin Castle or Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of medieval
Dublin; sipping a pint at the Guinness Storehouse; shopping along
trendy Grafton Street; strolling through St. Stephen’s Green,
Dublin’s lovely park immortalized by James Joyce in Ulysses – or
paying tribute to Joyce at the museum in his name; or viewing art at the National Gallery or artifacts at the
National Museum of Archaeology and History. After dinner on your own this evening we gather at our hotel to
embark on an informal evening walking tour (led by our tour director), passing some of the haunts and hiding
places of Ireland’s beloved literary sons. Accommodations: The Shelbourne Dublin; Meals: B
Day 4 - Wednesday, May 6: Dublin/Galway We leave Dublin this morning for Galway in the West, considered by some
to be the most “Irish” part of this most Irish country. En route we stop for
tea at a local pub then continue on to the ruins of 6th-century Clonmacnoise,
the most important monastic site in Ireland. Located on the East Side of the
River Shannon, the monastery occupied a central position in Ireland. For
that reason, it was the chosen burial place of the Kings of Connaught as
well as those of Tara, including Rory O’Connor, the last High King of
Ireland. At one time, it was also the most illustrious school in Europe,
predating many universities. Though destroyed by the English garrison in
1552, the monastery has since been transformed into one of Ireland’s most
famous visitors’ centers. After lunch on your own here, we continue on to
Galway, arriving mid-afternoon. We reach our hotel located in the
beautiful countryside village of Bearna outside of Galway City. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, and
tonight we enjoy dinner together at the hotel. Accommodations: The Twelve Hotel; Meals: B, D
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Day 5 - Thursday, May 7: Galway/Connemara
For pure atmosphere, few places can compete with the wild and barren landscapes of Connemara, our
destination today. Northwest of Galway City, it’s a
patchwork quilt of bogs, valleys, mountains, and glacial
lakes, punctuated by a lonely cottage from time to time.
It’s also a favorite for hill walkers, who are attracted to the
spare beauty of the landscape. During our travels we
visit one of Ireland’s most beautiful sights: Kylemore
Abbey, a turreted castle in the lush Connemara hills.
Built in 1861 by Mitchell Henry as a gift for his wife, it
was purchased in 1920 by the Benedictine Nuns, who set
about transforming the crumbling structure into a
boarding school for girls, which it remains today. The
tourist revenue generated from the Kylemore Abbey goes
towards keeping the school and grounds in good repair; it
also has helped to restore the Gothic church here. We continue on through this rugged region that offers
spectacular views of the Twelve Ben Mountains on one side and the pounding sea on the other. After
lunch on your own en route, we continue touring, returning to our Galway hotel late this afternoon.
Tonight we have dinner together at Padraicins (Irish pronunciation: Por-i-keens), a noted local
establishment in a dramatic rural setting overlooking Galway Bay. Along with dinner, we will have the
opportunity to enjoy a performance by traditional Irish musicians and dancers. Accommodations: The
Twelve Hotel; Meals: B, D
Day 6 - Friday, May 8: Galway/Aran Islands
Today we embark on an excursion by coach and ferry
to Inismor, the largest of the fabled Aran Islands off
the coast of Ireland, which on a clear day can be seen
from the Cliffs of Moher. Long an inspiration to
writers (including John Millington Synge, who wrote
The Aran Islands), filmmakers (including Robert
O’Flaherty, who made Man of Aran), and artists, the
Aran Islands are a place apart; indeed, a place
beloved by the Irish and by those who visit. Sitting
across Galway Bay in the midst of the Atlantic, the
islands feature primitive stone forests, early Christian churches, and medieval castles – as well as shops,
galleries, and restaurants. An islander imparting local lore leads our tour of the island; we stop at Dun
Aenghus Fortress, whose three prehistoric stone walls crown the cliffs of Inismor. After lunch together
in a local restaurant and some free time to explore on our own, we return to the mainland late this
afternoon. We enjoy dinner together tonight at a local restaurant in the village of Bearna.
Accommodations: The Twelve Hotel; Meals: B, L, D
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Day 7 - Saturday, May 9: Galway/Country Clare/Killarney
Another day of scenic beauty is in store as we leave Galway for
Killarney, traveling south along the fabled coastline of County Clare. En
route, we stop at one of the most visited sites in Ireland: the Cliffs of
Moher, the majestic flat-topped “mountains” that rise vertically some
600 feet from the sea and stretch for five miles from north to south. The
best views of the terrain can be seen from O’Brien’s Tower, an
observation point built in 1835. On a clear day you may be able to
glimpse the Aran Islands and the Twelve Bens, as well as Galway Bay.
We also pass through The Burren, the 116-square mile “rocky place” of
craggy gray karst (limestone) formations that stretch endlessly in all
directions. While it’s an incredible sight any time of the year, it’s
especially impressive in the spring when the wildflowers bloom. After
stopping at a local restaurant for lunch on your own, we cross by ferry
into County Kerry, arriving in the capital city of Killarney late this
afternoon. Surrounded by 25,000-acre Killarney National Park, the city
is both charming and vibrant. This evening we enjoy dinner at a local
farmhouse outside Killarney. Accommodations: Killarney Royal Hotel;
Meals: B, D
Day 8 - Sunday, May 10: Killarney
Established as a resort in the mid-eighteenth century, the town of Killarney is quite charming, with small
lanes leading to the main street. You’ll find a variety of cafés, bookshops, pubs, and restaurants in which to
poke around and soak up the atmosphere. We begin our day’s events with a ride from the town center to late
15th-century Ross Castle on a jaunting cart, the horse-drawn carriage with a “Jarvey” (driver) that is
Killarney’s traditional form of transport. Considered a
typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain
during the Middle Ages, Ross Castle boasts a fairy tale
setting on the shores of Killarney’s Lower Lake; it was
the last stronghold to fall to Oliver Cromwell’s forces in
1652. Next we travel by boat to Muckross House (c.
1843), a grand Elizabethan-style manor on the shores of
Muckross Lake that ranks among Ireland’s top
attractions. Here we get a glimpse into the lives of the
landed gentry, who resided in elegantly furnished rooms
upstairs while the “help” lived downstairs. Muckross
House’s gardens are as famous as the manor itself, which
is surrounded by magnificent views of Killarney’s mountains and lakes. We see the informal garden’s lush
rhododendrons, and the rock garden with its collection of rolling dwarf conifers. From here we visit the
Kerry Folklife Center, located on the manor’s grounds, where artisans create and exhibit fine examples of
bookbinding, pottery, and weaving. There’s time here to explore and enjoy lunch on your own at Muckross
House before we return to Killarney mid-afternoon. Dinner tonight is on our own; Killarney offers a variety
of restaurants from which to choose. Accommodations: Killarney Royal Hotel; Meals: B
Enchanting Ireland Daily Itinerary — May 3 – 15, 2015
Day 9 - Monday, May 11: Killarney/Ring of Kerry
Today we experience one of Ireland’s most popular attractions: the stunning mountain and coastal scenery of
the Ring of Kerry, a 110-mile route connecting the Dingle, Iveragh,
and Beara peninsulas. If you haven’t yet experienced the Ireland
of your imagination, you’ll probably find it here, as our
motorcoach follows winding roads through remote landscapes.
This is one of the last bastions of the Gaelic language, and it feels
as ancient as time. We pass a number of monastic ruins en route,
as well as some breathtaking vistas from the clifftops. Numerous
villages also dot the landscape here; we stop in one (Kells) for an
Irish sheep dog demonstration, and in another (Portamagee) for
lunch together. We’ll also visit Waterville, home to the world-
renowned golf links, before heading back to Killarney, arriving
late afternoon. Dinner tonight is on our own. Accommodations: Killarney Royal Hotel; Meals: B, L
Day 10 - Tuesday, May 12: Killarney/Blarney/Cashel/Kolkenny
We leave Killarney this morning bound for Kilkenny. Along the way, though, there’s something that
every visitor to Ireland must experience: Blarney Castle and the infamous Blarney Stone. Built in the
15th century, the castle is now in ruins but is perhaps even
more evocative for it. If you like, you can proceed to the
Blarney Stone for a chance to kiss the rock and receive the
gift of eloquence. Be careful – to kiss the stone you have to
bend backwards, so only do it if your back is strong! After
our visit here we proceed to one of Ireland’s largest and
most famous stores, the Blarney Woollen Mills, which
houses an excellent selection of Irish crafts as well as knits
and woolens of all kinds. After lunch on our own in
Blarney, we continue on to County Tipperary and the Rock
of Cashel, the celebrated – and beloved – archaeological
complex dating to 432 CE. Towering over the surrounding
plain, Cashel exudes the mystery and aura of Irish legend,
along with the scenic beauty that attracts visitors from
near and far. Late this afternoon we reach Kilkenny and
our centrally located hotel, where we dine tonight.
Accommodations: The Pembroke Hotel; Meals: B, D
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Day 11 - Wednesday, May 13: Kilkenny
Today we discover Kilkenny, a medieval city known as Ireland’s cultural capital. We tour 12th-century
Kilkenny Castle, considered one of the country’s most beautiful; then we embark on an informal walking
tour of Kilkenny itself, noting the many buildings
of “black” or Kilkenny marble, quarried locally.
After we enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant
the remainder of the afternoon and this evening is
free for independent exploration. The center of
Ireland’s artisan and handcraft industries, the city
offers the Kilkenny Crafts Trail to guide visitors to
the best of the jewelers, potters, glassblowers,
ceramicists, and wood and ironworkers who live
and work here. Kilkenny also boasts important
historic and architectural sites, including ancient
monuments, monastic settlements, old country homes, and burial sites. Dinner tonight is on our own.
Accommodations: The Pembroke Hotel; Meals: B, L
Day 12 - Thursday, May 14: Kilkenny/Dublin
Heading back to Dublin this morning today we stop in Tully, County
Kildare, to visit the National Stud Farm, where we see stables as well as the
paddocks, foaling unit, saddlery, forge, and the museum that comprise this
center of Ireland’s horse racing industry. Mid-afternoon we reach our
hotel; the balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Tonight we celebrate our
adventure over a farewell dinner at the hotel. Accommodations:
Finnstown Country House Hotel; Meals: B, D
Day 13 - Friday, May 15: Depart for U.S.
After breakfast, we transfer to the Dublin airport for our return flights to
the United States. Meals: B
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Included in Your Tour Price:
11 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels
21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
Private motor coach transportation throughout your trip
Luggage handling for one bag per person
Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Enchanting Ireland Daily Itinerary — May 3 - 15, 2015
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
This tour involves some full days of
touring and considerable walking, often
along uneven terrain or cobblestone
streets.
In addition, we will do our best to adhere
to our printed itinerary. Occasionally,
though, unexpected obstacles, and
opportunities, may arise that will force us
to deviate from the itinerary as written.
We would ask you to be open-minded and
flexible should we vary the itinerary
slightly. Additionally, please note that
airline schedules are subject to change. We
will provide you with updated flight
information closer to your departure.
Optional Post Tour Excursion “Northern Ireland”
4 days/3 nights: $1,195 - Single Supplement: $195
Day 13 - Friday, May 15: Depart Dublin/Arrive Belfast
Depart Dublin/Arrive Belfast: This morning we transfer to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Upon arrival in
this historic capital city, we embark on a brief city tour and visit iconic Belfast City Hall, a grand
example of Classical Renaissance architecture and fortunate survivor of “The Blitz” mounted by
the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Completed in 1906, this magnificent building houses
Belfast’s original city charter granted by King James I in 1613. Following our tour, we check in to
our hotel, where we dine tonight.
Day 14 - Saturday, May 16 : County Antrim
County Antrim: Our exploration begins today with a full-day tour of County Antrim, located in the
northeastern region of Northern Ireland. Our first stop: Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, the bridge
formerly frequented by salmon fisherman and now used for tourism walks to view the beautiful
panoramic views of Larrybane Island and Sheep Island seen in the distance. Next we visit Bush-
mill’s Distillery, the world’s oldest, where we enjoy lunch followed by a tour to learn how single
malt Irish whiskey is made. This afternoon we travel to Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s most
popular attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site of some 40,000 interlocking basalt col-
umns at the water’s edge. Here we see rare views of isolated ruins and hexagonal rocks formed
centuries ago by flowing lava, as well as kelp walls and shoreline fields that fisherman have used
for many generations. We return to the hotel late this afternoon and dine there this evening.
Day 15 - Sunday, May 17: Belfast/Dublin
Belfast/Dublin: This morning we visit the dramatic Titanic Belfast, a new museum which opened in 2012
on the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking. The Titanic Belfast has quickly become a major
attraction and a monument to Belfast’s maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland &
Wolff shipyard in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. The building comprises a nine-gallery interactive
exhibit about the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Here we learn in poignant detail of the behemoth ship
built in this Belfast shipyard, and of its disastrous fate when some 1,500 passengers perished on
its tragic maiden voyage in 1912. After this moving experience we drive to Dublin, arriving late
afternoon. We check in at our airport hotel and then enjoy time at leisure before dinner together
this evening.
Day 16 - Monday, May 18: Depart Dublin for U.S.
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The Shelbourne Dublin: 27 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Ireland
Phone:011-353-1-663-4500; Fax:011-353-1-661-6006
www.marriot.com
Well-located right on St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin city center, The Shelbourne Dublin
offers easy access to shopping on Grafton Street and to Dublin’s many cultural attractions, including
St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. The hotel, built in 1824, offers restaurant, bar, and
lounge; fitness center; internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest
rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
The Twelve Hotel: Bearna Village, Galway, Ireland
Phone 011-353-91-597000; Fax:011-353-91-597003
www.thetwelvehotel.ie
Opened in 2007, the boutique-style Twelve Hotel sits on the west coast of Ireland just a short drive
from Galway City and its many shops, restaurants, and pubs. This 48-room hotel combines classic
Irish culture with many up-to-date amenities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, internet access, laun-
dry and dry cleaning services, and wellness center. Each air-conditioned guest room comes with pri-
vate bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, wet-bar, TV, and phone.
Killarney Royal Hotel: College Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Phone: 011-353-646-631853; Fax:011-353-646-634001
www.killarneyroyal.ie
Owned and managed by the Scally family for three generations, the Killarney Royal Hotel stands in
the heart of Killarney and just minutes from the Outlet Center. This boutique-style hotel offers a res-
taurant, bar, bistro, internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and safe deposit boxes. Air-
conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone.
The Pembroke Hotel: 11 Patrick Street ,Kilkenny ,Ireland Phone011-353-567-78-3500; Fax:011-353-567-78-3535 www.pembrokekilkenny.com Located at the top of High Street, Kilkenny’s primary shopping district, The Pembroke Hotel offers
beautiful views of the city and of neighboring Kilkenny Castle. With its marble façade and tinted glass
windows, this boutique-style hotel resembles a traditional Irish hotel enhanced with contemporary fa-
cilities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, laundry and dry
cleaning services, fitness center, and indoor pool with spa. The 74 air-conditioned rooms have pri-
vate bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $750 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following General Terms and
Conditions. Please retain a copy of these General Terms and Conditions for your records.
Tour Cost: Total tour cost, air and land, from JFK or BOS is $4,560 per person, $4,860 per person from Chicago, or $4,960 from RSW.
Land-only cost is $3,895 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $750 per person is required with your signed application. Final payment in full
is due on or before January 28, 2015. The single supplement is $895. Tour costs, which are based on current exchange rates and a group size of 24
participants, are subject to change. Airline taxes, departure fees, and fuel surcharges are subject to change and will affect the total cost of the tour.
Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport. In the event an air line ticket is issued with incor-
rect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.
Luggage: Only one car ry-on and one checked bag per person is accepted on tour.
Documents: U.S. citizens are r equired to have a valid passpor t for entry into Ir eland valid for at least 6 months after your r eturn home.
Cost of Tour Includes: Round-trip airfare; 11 nights' accommodations in Superior First Class and Deluxe hotels; 21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3
lunches, 7 dinners; Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees; Services of a private Tour Director; Private motor coach trans-
portation; Luggage handling for 1 bag per person; Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers.
Cost of Tour DOES NOT Include: Roundtr ip air fare from any depar ture point other than those listed herein or with the purchase of a
land-only tour package; costs of passports, visas, personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals and beverages not speci-
fied; airline baggage fees; communication charges; airline transfers when purchasing a land-only package; gratuities to your Tour Director
(suggested gratuities: $10-$15 per traveler, per day), which are at your discretion; optional sightseeing; and travel protection insurance.
Cancellations: All deposits are non-refundable. If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your
written notification. Cancellations received 95 days or more from the date of departure will be subject to a $300 processing fee plus any and all
additional charges dependent upon the obligations of The Renaissance Academy of FGCU to its suppliers and the airline refund policies. Cancella-
tions received at or within 94 days of departure are subject to the following schedule of cancellation fees: 94-65 days prior to departure - 65% of
the tour cost per person; 64-30 days prior to departure - 85% of the tour cost per person; 29 days or less prior to departure – 100% of the tour cost
per person. If a guest makes any changes within 94 and 30 days prior to departure to either their departure city and/or the optional post-tour exten-
sion, a $150 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties will apply. No changes are allowed within
30 days of departure.
Travel Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Compare and purchase insurance at
www.squaremouth.com or contact your personal travel agent. Neither the Renaissance Academy nor Odysseys can offer travel insurance.
Medical Conditions: If you or a member of your par ty suffer from any physical challenge or medical condition, you must check with your
doctor about the advisability of traveling abroad and make this known to us before you book. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate
the special needs of tour participants, but are not responsible for denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants and other independent suppliers.
Smoking: Smoking is NOT permitted in the hotels, on motor coaches, or other modes of transpor t used by the group.
Responsibility-Tour Participation Contract – IMPORTANT: The Renaissance Academy of FGCU does not provide travel services or act
as the agent of any provider of travel services. The liability of Florida Gulf Coast University, as a sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as a tour
operator, is strictly limited. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU is not responsible or liable for any of the services provided for/by Odysseys Un-
limited, Inc. or any other travel agency, or for any of the services of hotels, motor coaches, trains, vessels, aircrafts or other forms of transportation
that may be used in connection with the tour. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other ser-
vices from independent suppliers not under its control. All arrangements for transport, accommodations, and services are made upon the express
condition that The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, conse-
quential, or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its con-
trol, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, cruise line, train, hotel, restau-
rant, tour operator/supplier, ground handler, etc., including their employees, agents, servants or representatives, who is to or does supply any goods
or services to the tour. Without limiting the foregoing, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates are not
responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness,
weather, strikes, acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, quarantine, criminal activity, the defect of any vehicle or for any other cause beyond their con-
trol. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour or to substitute similar quality hotels or airlines
without prior notice. If the tour is cancelled by The Renaissance Academy of FGCU for any reason, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Odys-
seys Unlimited, Inc. and their affiliates shall have no liability beyond the refund of all tour participant deposits received by them, net of any and all
expenses due to suppliers and the airline refund policies. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, in its sole discretion, may increase the tour price in
the event costs increase. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU may decline to accept or retain any tour participant as a participant on the tour at any
time. Airline tickets may be sold in conjunction with the services of any airline. The passenger tickets in use by the carriers, cruise line, and other
independent suppliers when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger. If you choose to make your own air
arrangements, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancella-
tion of or changes to this tour. The parties agree that Ft. Myers (Lee County) in the state of Florida shall be the venue for any disputes arising out of
this tour. A signed FGCU General Release and Waiver Agreement is required from each participant prior to departure.
Important Note: When you purchase a “land only” package, airpor t transfers and luggage handling at the ar r ival and depar ture airpor ts
at the beginning and end of the tour are not included. Should you be at the arrival airport and departure hotel concurrent with the group of arriving
Odysseys Unlimited travelers, you are welcome to transfer with the group at no charge, providing additional seating is available. However, please
note that the motor coach cannot wait for you; you must be aboard when the coach is leaving. Business Class upgrades apply ONLY to the Trans-
Atlantic portion of your itinerary from Newark or Dulles.