Alumni Association: Benefits: Western Illinois University

Alumni Benefits & Services

Benefits

Travel Programs

WIU Alumni are invited to join your Alumni Association and other Western alumni in traveling and learning opportunities worldwide on an Alumni travel abroad program.

In addition to our Alumni Travel Abroad Programs, the Alumni Association offers Alumni Escapes which feature a collection of travel favorites visited in a whole new way. At exceptional values, these well planned programs offer first class accomodations and a pleasurable mix of excursions and events along with plenty of time for personal pursuits.

In addition to the featured Western Illinois University travel programs sponsored for alumni and friends, the Alumni Association also provides you the opportunity to travel independently on all AHI programs and dates.

AHI International Corporation, better known as Alumni Holidays®, an alumni partner for the past 40 years, has been a leader in the creation and operation of exclusive and unique travel programs for sophisticated travelers. Together, we work to ensure that each travel experience reflects the high standards set on behalf of our alumni and friends. All sponsored programs are researched by travel experts, utilizing many years of experience in designing creative itineraries that provide a strong connection to the places and people of the cultures you will visit.

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The itinerary(ies) outlined in the ad copy above is preliminary and is subject to change due to operational conditions.

Upcoming Trips

Italy's Magnificent Lake District (July 22 to 30, 2008)

Italy Alumni Travel Abroad Trip Approximately $2,295 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

Situated directly on Lake Maggiore, Baveno embodies all the alpine allure of Italy's charming Lake District in Piedmont and Lombardy. Explore the romantic lakeside towns of Intra and Pallanza before cruising Lake Maggiore to the colorful Borromean Islands of Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori. Discover cultural Milan as you visit La Scala, Italy 's premier opera house; the 14th-century Duomo; and Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper fresco. Visit Tremezzo and the beautiful gardens of the Villa Carlotta. From Bellagio, on the shores of stunning Lake Como, enjoy a private boat ride to the town of Como, and stroll its ancient Roman lanes. Finally, sail to the island of San Giulio on Lake Orta, with its fourth-century basilica.

V.A.T. is an additional $95 per person, subject to change.

China and the Yangtze River Discovery (September 3 to 15, 2008)

China Alumni Travel Abroad Trip Approximately $2,745 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

In Beijing, visit the ornate Forbidden City palace complex, the Temple of Heaven and the royal Summer Palace. Explore the narrow streets of the Hutongs and massive Tiananmen Square. Admire beautiful countryside from the Great Wall. Discover Xi'an, home to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and famous Terra Cotta Warriors that guard Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb. China Alumni Travel Abroad Trip Board the M.V. Yangtze President in Chongqing, and cruise the Yangtze River to Fengdu. Sail through the magnificent Three Gorges region before disembarking in Yichang to explore Sanyou Cave. Finally, arrive in Shanghai, and experience the Bund, the prestigious Shanghai Museum and the serene Yu Garden. An optional excursion to the lovely town of Suzhou is also available. Take advantage of the exceptional value of this unique travel opportunity!

Provence Escapade (November 10-17, 2008)

Provence Escapade Approximately $1,995 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

Walk in the footsteps of Roman statesmen and celebrated artists on this getaway to the eternally enchanting region of Provence. Discover the seaside landscapes of southern France that inspired Impressionist painters Cézanne and van Gogh. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman ruins, breathtaking Mediterranean coastal scenery and charming hilltop villages that adorn this area. Your home base of Aix-en-Provence, a lovely town rendered in 17th-and 18th-century Provence Escapade architecture, quaint cafés and fashionable shops, is conveniently near many of the region's storied highlights. Optional excursions feature a journey to the picturesque fishing port of Cassis; a private tour of Château d'Ansouis in Les Luberon; a trip to Arles, renowned for its ancient amphitheater; and a visit to Avignon and the famous Pont du Gard. Enjoy beautiful Provence at your own pace in a relaxing season when it's uncrowded and all yours to explore.

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