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

Peru, Featuring an overnight stay in Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Peru
January 11-21, 2010
March 8-18, 2010
Approximately $3,245 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

Nestled in the misty Andes Mountains, Peru is a rugged, storied land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and colonial Lima, with its historic Plaza Mayor, President’s Palace, landmark Cathedral, City Hall, and prestigious Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. From Cuzco, the former capital and holy city of the Incan empire, visit the Kornicancha and Saycsahuaman temples, the ruins of Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara fortress. Journey to Ollantaytambo fortress, where giant monoliths crown a grand staircase, and the traditional Andean Indian village of Chinchero, with its colorful local market. Enjoy a spectacular rail journey from Cuzco to the beautiful city of Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Marvel at the ruins in mesmerizing Machu Picchu. Cruise on scenic Lake Titicaca to the Floating Island of Los Uros and Isla Taquile for a truly unique experience. Join us on this exploration of history and culture for a travel experience you will never forget.

Amalfi - The Divine Coast Amalfi
April 28-May 6, 2010
Approximately $2,545 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

Delight in the scenic grandeur of the Amalfi Coast, with its varied architecture and amazing vertical landscape. Nicknamed The Divine Coast, the serpentine Amalfi Drive winds around towering cliffs and sandy coves, past charming villages, brightly colored villas and cascading flower gardens. During your stay in the seaside resort of Amalfi, venture out to see the town of Ravello with its spectacular 13th-century Villa Rufolo and the dramatic cliffs of Positano, Italy’s most vertical town. Explore the cliff-top village of Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples. Discover an epoch suspended in time at the fabled ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii. See the Temples of Hera and Athena at Paestum, and immerse yourself in the extraordinary beauty and classical antiquity of Capri, the Isle of Dreams.

Grand Journey Israel & Jordan
March 5-17, 2010
Approximately $3,245 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

For centuries, Israel has been a focal point for three of the world’s major religions. This tiny nation, approximately the size of New Jersey, is replete with historic and spiritual milestones. Admire the architectural beauty of Tel Aviv. Explore Roman ruins at Caesarea and the well-preserved Crusader fort at Akko. Walk along the storied shores of the Sea of Galilee and learn about the struggle for settlement near the contested Golan Heights. Stroll the winding lanes of Jerusalem. Descend into the spectacular Jordan Valley and marvel at the Dead Sea—the lowest dry-land point on earth—and the fortress of Masada. Continue to Amman, Jordan, your gateway to the well-preserved Roman architecture of Jerash, the “rose-red” city of Petra, splendid artwork in Madaba and majestic Mount Nebo. Join us on this truly amazing program for an experience you will always remember.

Italy’s Magnificent Lake District
May 18-26, 2010
June 15-23, 2010
Approximately $2,445, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy.

Situated directly on Lake Maggiore, Stresa embodies all the 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.

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