THE RENAISSANCE ACADEMY OF FGCU PRESENTS
THE ART & CULTURE OF PHILADELPHIA MAY 10-14, 2O16 This unique and exclusive excursion is limited to 20 participants. Register now!
DAY 1 - TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016 Afternoon check-in at the Monaco Hotel Philadelphia. Sophisticated hotel in a 1907 building adjacent to the Independence National Historical Park in the historic district. The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall within walking distance. Monaco Philadelphia 433 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 215-925 211
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
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10:30AM MEET IN LOBBY OF MONACO HOTEL PHILADELPHIA 10:30AM DEPART FOR CITY TOUR A tour of center city and historic Philadelphia to view Independence Hall, the Avenue of the Arts, concluding with a drive through the tree-lined Ben Franklin Parkway. Modeled after the ChampsElysees, the Parkway, now known as "Museum Mile," is home to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum and the Barnes Foundation.
12:00PM LUNCH - No visit to Philadelphia is complete without a stop at Pat’s Steaks, home of the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak, a prerequisite for politicians and celebrities alike.
1:00PM MURAL ARTS TOUR lead by Jane Golden, Executive Director of the Mural Arts Program. The program is currently one of Philadelphia's largest employers of artists, employing over 300 artists a year.
4:00PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION LOCKS GALLERY Founded in 1968, the Locks Gallery represents an international group of critically respected modern and contemporary artists working in a variety of disciplines.
5:30PM PRIVATE VIEWING AT SNYDERMAN GALLERY – Showcase for studio furniture, art glass, fiber, ceramics and jewelry by contemporary artists.
6:30PM PRIVATE DINNER AT CENTER FOR ART IN WOOD – The preeminent arts and education organization advancing the growth, awareness, appreciation and promotion of artists and the creation and design of art in wood and wood in combination with other materials.
9:00 PM RETURN TO MONACO HOTEL
DAY 3 – THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016___________
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9:00 AM MEET AT HOTEL 9:30AM VISIT TO PRIVATE COLLECTION (To be announced) 11:00AM VISIT TO PRIVATE COLLECTION (To be announced) BOX LUNCH EN ROUTE 1:00PM TOUR OF SEI. Art meets Work. At any given time, more than 1,500 pieces of cutting-edge art are displayed throughout the campuses. Part of The West Collection, possibly the world’s most ambitious private collection of contemporary art by emerging artists. 4:00PM RETURN TO HOTEL
5:30PM DINNER AT XIX – An American Brasserie, café, bar & restaurant featuring sweeping views of the city's skyline from the 19th floor of the Hyatt at The Bellevue. 8:00PM PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA AT KIMMEL CENTER. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor, Lang Lang, piano. Renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and admired for an unrivaled legacy of “firsts” in music.
DAY 4 – FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
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10:00AM VISIT TO THE BARNES FOUNDATION – A private behind the scenes look at the Barnes, its founder Albert Barnes, his collaborator, Violette de Mazia, and the Foundation’s philosophical roots. Recently moved to "Museum Mile" on Ben Franklin Parkway, it is a must see for art lovers with an exceptional collection of Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse.
12:00PM TOUR OF THE RODIN MUSEUM – Contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin outside Paris.
1:30PM LUNCH AT THE ART ALLIANCE OF PHILADELPHIA – A multidisciplinary arts center in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. It is the oldest multidisciplinary arts center in the United States for visual, literary and performing arts.
5:30PM TOUR DINNER RECEPTION AT THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
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Welcome by a representative of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Private guided tour of highlights of the collection Special Exhibition International Pop Private champagne & wine reception and light dinner on the East Balcony of the Museum Enjoy a performance in the museum's Great Stair Hall
. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest art museums in the United States with more than 227,000 objects and world class holdings of European and American art. The front steps of the museum were made famous in the movie "Rocky".
DAY 5 – SATURDAY, 14 MAY 2016 Say a fond farewell to your fellow travelers as you leave Philadelphia for your journey home.
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS TOUR PRICING PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – $2199.00 NO-HOTEL OPTION PER PERSON - $1600 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – $575.00 MEALS INCLUDED AS INDICATED: L-LUNCH D-DINNER
THE ART OF & CULTURE OF PHILADELPHIA MAY 10-14, 2016 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 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 is $2199.00 per person, double occupancy. The No-Hotel Option is $1600 per person. The single supplement is $575.00. Tour costs, which are based on a group size of 20 participants, are subject to change. Cost of Tour Includes: 4 nights' accommodations in Hotel Monaco, Philadelphia or similar; meals and sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees; private motor coach transportation; and gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, hotel porters, and all drivers. Cost of Tour DOES NOT Include: Round trip air or land travel to and from Philadelphia, airport transfers, personal expenses such as beverages, laundry-room service, and meals and beverages not specified; airline baggage fees; communication charges; airline transfers; optional sightseeing; and travel insurance. Cancellations: All deposits are non-refundable. No refunds or cancellations once final payment is made. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Travel Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended. Compare and purchase insurance at www.insuremytrip.com, www.squaremouth.com, or contact your personal travel agent. Neither the Renaissance Academy nor Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel can offer travel insurance. Medical Conditions: If you or a member of your party 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 transport 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 Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel, LLC., 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 Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel, LLC. 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. Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel, LLC. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services 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, Leslie Carroll Designs, LLC. and their affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind occasioned by reason of any act or omission beyond its control, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, cruise line, train, hotel, restaurant, 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, Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel, LLC. 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 control. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour or to substitute similar quality hotels or without prior notice. If the tour is cancelled by The Renaissance Academy of FGCU for any reason, The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel, LLC. and their affiliates shall have no liability beyond the return 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 represent the sole contract between the carriers and the passenger and shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the supplier. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU and Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel LLC. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation 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.
REGISTRATION FOR THE ART & CULTURE OF PHILADELPHIA NAME (Traveler#1) _______________________________ NAME (Traveler #2) ________________________________ ADDRESS (Traveler#1) ____________________________ ADDRESS (Traveler#2)_____________________________ _______________________________________
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Cell___________________EMAIL __________________ Cell_________________EMAIL______________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name/Relation for Traveler#1____________________________Traveler #2_________________________________Emergency Contact Tel # ___________________________
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I have special requirements including dietary________________________________________________________ Airline/Flight and arrival time into Philadelphia_________________________________________________________
I/We wish to reserve space at the full tour price (including hotel) of $2199 per person, double occupancy.
I/We wish to reserve space at the No-Hotel Option tour price of $1600 per person.
I am a single traveler and agree to pay the single supplement of $575.
I/We understand that the Renaissance Academy of FGCU is unable to accept any person as a tour participant who may require special attention because of a medical condition unless they have a companion traveling with them who can provide whatever services and assistance is necessary. I further understand that The Renaissance Academy of FGCU cannot accept or retain any person whose health or general deportment impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare or employment of other tour passengers. I accept sole responsibility for determining I am in good physical and mental health and am able to participate in group touring. I /WE HAVE READ AND APPROVED THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY ITS POLICIES
________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF TRAVELER #1 _______________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF TRAVELER #2 DEPOSIT (non-refundable): FINAL PAYMENT:
$500.00 $1699.00 ($1100 No-Hotel Option)
Due: FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Due: MARCH 15, 2016
Enclosed is my/our non- refundable deposit for _____________________ ($500.00 per person) for The Art & Culture of Philadelphia, May 10-14, 2016. I/we understand that final payment is due on or before March 15, 2016. Trip Insurance is strongly recommended! Checks should be made payable to Leslie Carroll Designs in Travel Credit Card #
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Payments using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa will incur a 3% surcharge. Please mail your completed registration form as soon as possible to: The Renaissance Academy of FGCU, Attention: John Guerra, 1010 5th Ave. South, Naples, Florida 34102 A Single Supplement $575.00 applies to all single travelers. The No-Hotel Option is $1600 per person.