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MPR Custom Travel™ announces

International Tours for the Arts

Our Nation's CapitaLwith Gary Eichten

“It’ll be a heckuva trip!” – Gary Eichten

MPR.ORG/TRAVEL

8A-1P - Morning trip to Mt. Vernon•Dinner on own•Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown •hotel (Penn Square) Meals: B•

Day 5: SUNDAY 23 MARCH Individual Exploration

Day at leisure to enjoy the Washington in •bloomClosing Night Evening Dinner at the old •Ebbit Grill (walking)Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown •hotel (Penn Square) Meals: B, D•

Day 6: MONDAY 24 MARCH Return Home

Transfer to DCA for return flight (2:30P) if •using Accolades optional package.

Meals: B•Code: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Itinerary subject to change.

DAy-by-DAy ITINERARy

Day 1: WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH Welcome to Washington, D.C.

Arrival at Reagan National Airport (1:33P) •and transfer to hotel if using Accolades’ optional air package.Check-in. Welcome desk in hotel lobby. •opening Night Dinner at hotel. •8:30P – depart on night tour of city lights – •1.5 hours with guideRenaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown •hotel (Penn Square) http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasrb-renaissance-wash-ington-dc-downtown-hotel/Meals: D•

Day 2: THURSDAY 20 MARCH Capitol Hill

7:30A - breakfast featuring Rudy Maxa, The •Savvy Traveler8:45A - transfer from hotel to Newseum for •guided touring followed by time on own3:15P – transfer from Newseum to Capitol •hill

4-6P - Capitol hill: happy hour MN Delega-•tion6P – transfer to hotel•Dinner on own•Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown •hotel (Penn Square) Meals: B•

Day 3: FRIDAY 21 MARCH National Public Radio

8:30A-12:30P - Memorial Tour – four hours •with guides: start and end from hotel1:30P –Transfer from hotel to NPR (Capitol •hill location)2P - NPR Tour & interview with NPR journal-•ists followed by happy hour at NPR 5P – transfer from NPR back to hotel•Dinner on own•Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown •hotel (Penn Square) Meals: B•

Day 4: SATURDAY 22 MARCH Mt. Vernon

Dear Public Radio Friends,

here’s hoping you can join me and other public radio enthusiasts next March for a

trip to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., March 19 – 24, 2014. We’ve got a great trip planned – chock-full of history, culture, media and current events. We’ll do it all, from historic monuments to the state-of-the-art Newseum. Minnesota Public Radio’s president Jon McTag-gart will join us at National Public Radio head-quarters where I’ll have a chance to interview some of your favorite NPR correspondents, exclusively for our group. We’ll also enjoy a private reception at the U.S. Capitol with mem-bers of the Minnesota delegation. And, if all goes according to plan, we’ll even get a chance to see those famous cherry trees, which are supposed to be in bloom during our trip. Prior to the trip, we’ll get together for a dinner at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters—a great chance to meet fellow travelers and discuss the book and movie, “All the President’s Men,“ a riveting account of one of the most important events in recent American history. Plus, as part of an MPR fellowship program, I’m happy to say that we’ll have a young travel scholar join us who will offer insights and inspire you with his/her passion for the subject. Finally, we’ll gather one more time at MPR

hQ about a month after our trip for dinner, a video presentation of our adventure and a few laughs. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to do a job I love for 45 years and I’m truly touched that a group of public radio lovers might want to join me for a fun tour of one the greatest cities in the world. Since space is limited, I hope you’ll reserve your place----and get one of those free “Eichten” baseball jerseys---right away. Thanks!! It’ll be a heckuva trip!! Sincerely, —Gary Eichten

Pre-and Post-Tour Events

March 4, 2014 – Enjoy a light supper and book club discussion of “All The President’s Men” hosted by Gary Eichten at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters. April 21, 2014 – Reunite with the group and enjoy light cuisine and a beautifully produced presentation of your trip hosted by Gary Eich-ten at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters.

Your HostMPR News Editor-at-large and retired host Gary Eichten has worn many hats during his 45-year career at Min-nesota Public Radio. This award-winning journalist has served as host for MPR’s live special events news coverage, and has hosted all of the major news programs on MPR, includ-ing Midday, which he hosted for more than 20 years. Journalist David Brauer describes Gary as “a prince of a guy, genuinely revered for his crusty decency and patient interrogatories.” listeners have long admired his blunt inquiries coupled with a warm humanity while inter-viewing. In addition to politics and history, Gary loves to talk baseball over a couple of beers.

Travel ScholarAs part of an MPR fellowship program, you will be joined by a Travel Scholar , a young scholar or student whose area of study is part of the subject matter being examined on the trip. Travel Scholars are chosen by a panel of se-lected judges. Travelers will value the insights and contributions of the Travel Scholar and we know the Scholar will deeply appreciate the insights of all travelers.

RESERVATION AppLICATION (G#140307) • CLIp AND MAIL OR FAX Our Nation’s Capitol • March 19-24, 2014 • Minnesota Public Radio • Attention: Nancy Harris • 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 or Fax: 651-222-2065

(Name as it appears on I.D.)

1. ______________________________________________________________________________ Male Female Date of Birth _________________ First Name MIddle Name Last Name Month/Day/Year

2. ________________________________________________________________ Male Female Date of Birth_________________ First Name MIddle Name Last Name Month/Day/Year

Address (no P.O. boxes) _________________________________________________________ Tel. (Day) ____________________ (Eve.)__________________

City_________________________________State__________ Zip Code_________________ Email_________________________________________

Roommate____________________________ I will pay the supplement for a single room. Advise if we can assign you a roommate or single supplement. Accolades can assist in finding roommates; however, this cannot be guaranteed and the supplement may apply.

Please make checks payable to Minnesota Public Radio.I/We have read and understand the conditions of this brochure. Parent or guardian signature is required for travelers under age 18.

Signature_______________________________________________________________________ Date__________________

TOUR CONDITIONS

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Your reservation and de-posit of $500 per person are requested immedi-ately to fulfill the group deadline requirements, but no later than December 13, 2013. Note that space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Final payment is due on January 11, 2014.

REFUND POLICY: All cancellations must be in writing. There is no refund for partial or unused land arrangements. The following penalties will apply: Up to December 12, 2013 - $100 per per-son administrative fee plus any unrecoverable de-posits; December 13, 2013 – March 3, 2014 – De-posit plus any unrecoverable payments to hotels, tour operators or airlines; March 4, 2014 or after – No refund.

LATE BOOKINGS: Passengers registering within thirty days of tour departure will be charged a $50 per person fee. Tour payment in full is required before we can request and confirm space. This fee does not cover any additional airline or ground service charges.

EICHTEN BASEBALL JERSEY 5 : Commemora-tive Minnesota Public Radio cotton raglan baseball jersey with “Eichten” on the back.PRE AND POST-TOUR SPECIAL EVENTS 5 : A pre-tour light supper and book club discussion, and a post-tour reunion, both at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters. ACCOMMODATION 5 : Five nights accommo-dation in first class hotel, double occupancy, with private facilities. hotel as listed or similar.MEALS 5 : Breakfast daily and two dinners as outlined in the itinerary.BREAKFAST WITH RUDY MAXA 5 : The Savvy Traveler will speak on March 20..GROUND TRANSPORT 5 : Transfers and trans-portation by deluxe motorcoaches.SIGHTSEEING 5 : Sightseeing per the itinerary; entrance fees included.PORTERAGE 5 : luggage handling of one piece per person.EXPERT GUIDES 5 : Experienced local tour guides for sightseeing excursions per the itinerary.ACCOLADES ESCORT 5 : Professional Acco-lades escort for onsite tour management.GRATUITIES 5 : Gratuities to drivers and guides (for your convenience, $28 per per-son has been included).ALL THE INFO YOU NEED 5 : Comprehensive documentation including, bag tags, name tags, itineraries, destination literature, travel tips and more.

*$2099*For reservations received

September 20, 2013 or after (Costs per person based on

double occupancy in USD) Optional Individual Supplement Single Room....................................................................... $699

In addition to base tour cost.

Optional Air/Transfer Package.....................$553 Roundtrip, non-stop airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul to

Washington DC/Reagan on Delta Airlines (excludes optional baggage fees).

Roundtrip airport/hotel - hotel/airport transfers.

WED 19 MAR Dl1764 MSP/DCA 1000A-133P MoN 24 MAR Dl1763 DCA/MSP 230P-419P

Costs: The tour cost is per person based on double occupancy and tariffs as of July 2013, a minimum of 60 travelers, and subject to confirmation. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed price and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Single room supplements may have limited availability and are on a request basis only.

Items Not IncludedFuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since •the pricing of this tour.Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. •Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the •itinerary.Items of a personal nature. •optional insurance for health, baggage, and trip •cancellation/interruption is not included and highly recommended. Please refer to the Travel

FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS (please check one)

I/We will take the group flights from Mpls/St. Paul.I/We will need assistance with flight arrangements

from__________________airport to join the group.

I/We will make all of my own flight arrangements. Please contact Accolades for land- only rates.

DEPOSIT/TRAVEL INSURANCE (please check one)

Please reserve________space(s) for me/us; we choose the following deposit option:

$____________ $633 per person inclusive of travel insurance . $__________ $500 per person without travel insurance. I/We decline now, but understand it can be purchased later. without the pre- existing waiver.

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COST SUMMARy WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Early Bird Price

$1999For registrations

by Sept. 19, 2013

Form of Payment

Check

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Credit Card #______________________

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Name as it appears on credit card:

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ACCOLADES TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is included as an option with the initial tour deposit and is highly recommended. Accolades offers a competitive policy from an in-dependent company. By purchasing insurance at the time the tour deposit is made, you can be covered for events that may cause you to cancel or interrupt your trip, e.g., pre-existing medical conditions (certain restrictions apply). If you de-cline travel insurance at the time of reservation, you may purchase it within 14 days with the pre-existing conditions waiver or you may purchase it later without the pre-existing conditions waiver. You may contact Travel Insured International for further information before making your decision: 800-243-3174.

____GTD TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUSIONS Trip Cancellation.......................up to Tour Cost*

Trip Interruption......up to 150% of Tour Cost**Travel Delay.....................................................$750Missed Connection.......................................$300Baggage.........................................................$1,000Baggage Delay................................................$200Medical Expense.......................................$50,000Evacuation/Repatriation......................$500,000Accidental Death......................................$10,000Political Emergency Evacuation........$100,000ID Theft Resolution Services................includedAssistance Service...................................included

* a maximum of $2000 per person** a maximum of $3000 per person

Cost of this optional GTD Travel Insurance is $133 per person. Additional coverage provided as needed; the full cost of your tour must be covered. NOTE: Residents of Georgia, Kansas, Loui-siana, Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington will receive a state-specific Description of Coverage, which can also be requested by calling 866-684-0218.

CONDITIONS AND RESpONSIbILITy Group Travel Directors (GTD) dba Accolades International Tours for the Arts provides customized travel planning throughout the world for group trav-elers who have a variety of reasons and goals for travel. The goals and/or opinions of these groups do not reflect or imply the position of GTD in any matter. Brochure contents may not be duplicated without permission from GTD. In offering these travel arrangements, Group Travel Directors, Inc. (GTD) acts solely as an agent for the sale of air transportation and other travel related services. GTD maintains no control over the personnel, equip-ment or operations of any entity furnishing services, products or accom-modations. GTD assumes no responsibility or liability for, and shall not be expected, asked or required to pay for any injury, damage, expense, per-sonal injury, property damage, inconvenience or any other loss experienced by reason of: (1) any intentional, wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any supplier, its agents or employees; (2) any defect, breakdown or other failure of any vehicle, equipment, service, prod-uct or other instrumentality which is owned, operated or otherwise used by a supplier; (3) any intentional, wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other party not under the direct control of GTD; (4) financial problems causing nonperformance by any supplier; or (5) any other cause, condition or event whatsoever beyond the direct control of GTD. GTD cannot guarantee any rates, bookings or reservations of any sup-plier. Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the foregoing provisions. All prices quoted are sub-ject to change if airlines or ground operators increase their prices, the U.S. dollar is devalued significantly against foreign currencies, the group falls below minimum numbers, or a fuel surcharge, government tax or user’s fee is imposed. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. GTD reserves the right to withdraw from any tour any tour member whose conduct is incompatible with the interests of the group as a whole. The above Conditions and Responsibility also includes Gary Eichten, American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio and their representatives.

NOTE TO OUR TRAVELERS:

Please be assured that Accolades continually monitors industry events, such as airline strikes and bankrupt-cies, etc. If any such events affect your tour, you will be notified. At the time this tour was developed there was not a U.S. State Department Travel Warning in effect for this destination; please refer to the following web-site for current information or call Accolades. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

For more information, contact:

Janet TollundAccolades International Tours for the Arts

Minneapolis, MN 55431-2593tel: 952-885-2133 or 800-747-2255, ext. 133

fax: 952-881-6276 email: [email protected]

www.gtd.org

or

Nancy HarrisMinnesota Public RadioAmerican Public Media

480 Cedar StreetSt. Paul, MN 55101tel: 651-290-1500fax: 651-222-2065

www.mpr.org/travel

PRE-EXISTING

medical conditions and other

circumstances are covered

when insurance is purchased at the

time of reservation / deposit.

Contact Travel Insured for more

info. 800-243-3174