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July 2008

Norwegian Fjords and North Cape 12-Night Cruise, July 13-25, 2008

Enjoy 12 nights aboard the Grand Princess as you explore Norway's incredible history and breathtaking beauty, including glacier-fed streams cascading over granite cliffs, snow-capped mountains and beautiful fjords. Includes all meals and entertainment on board, complimentary UofL gifts and a group cocktail party. The ship will depart from Southhampton, England, and stop over in the Norwegian cities of Stavanger, Hellesylt, Trondheim, Honingsvag, Tromso, Flaam and Bergan before returning to England. Prices range from $1,799 for an inside stateroom to $3,549 for a mini suite. For questions or reservations, please call the Group Department at International Tours and Cruises at 502-425-2400 or 1-866-549-TOUR.

February 2009

7-night Caribbean Cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice Feb. 1-8

Join the University of Louisville for seven nights of Caribbean cruising on the newest and most spectacular cruise ship ever built, Celebrity Cruise Line’s Solstice. Only two months old during our cruise, Solstice will offer a sophisticated, upscale cruise experience with highly personalized service, exceptional dining and extraordinary attention to detail.

Enjoy its spectacular showrooms and lounges, stunning pools, and spacious comfortable cabins. Dine in the magnificent main dining room with its two-story glass wine tower and dazzling chandeliers. The cuisine has been designed by the same company that created restaurants at the Wynn and Bellagio in Las Vegas and at many Ritz Carlton Hotels. Sail round trip from Ft. Lauderdale to San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola (British Virgin Islands) and Celebrity’s own “private island beach adventure.” This is a Caribbean cruise you will not want to miss!

The UofL group rate is $789 for an inside stateroom; $939 for an outside stateroom; and $1,039 for a balcony stateroom. Rates are for the cruise only, per person based on double occupancy. Port charges, transfers, taxes, fuel surcharge and airfare are additional.

These rates are presently guaranteed only until July 15, 2008. CABIN AVAILABILITY IS VERY LIMITED. Deposits of $ 250 per person are necessary to reserve. For a brochure, questions or to reserve your cabin, please call the Group Department at Platinum Travel in Louisville at 502-425-2400 or 866-549-TOUR (8687).

July 2009

Russia River Cruise 13-day all-inclusive tour, July 6-19, 2009

Join the University of Louisville for a 12-night river cruise within Russia! Experience the vast culture, national treasures, opulent palaces, fortified monasteries, grand monuments, fascinating museums, and beautiful cathedrals that this amazing country has to offer. In addition to three nights on board your cruise ship in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, you will also enjoy another side of Russia too that can only be experienced by river cruise travel -- a 1,300-mile cruise up the Volga River along one of the oldest Russian routes known as the magnificent Golden Ring.

Travel the “Waterways of the Czars” and immerse yourself in the history, as well as cultural and national treasures of this vast and amazing country all from the comfort of your luxurious newly renovated Viking River Cruise ship during the perfect time of the year for visiting Russia!

Fares for this fully inclusive cruise begin at $3,599 per person which includes your cabin, tours, all meals and entertainment. For additional information, please contact Platinum Travel in Louisville at 502-425-2400 or 1-866-549-TOUR or email them.