ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND The British Isles aboard the ...

ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND
The British Isles aboard the newly renovated Island Sky
May 11–24, 2013

THE BRITISH ISLES ABOARD THE NEWLY RENOVATED ISLAND SKY
May 11–24, 2013 (13 nights/14 days) • Ship size: 99 guests
Visit Edinburgh Castle atop volcanic Castle Rock and overlooking Scotland’s capital city.
FROM CELTS TO CAMELOT TO
CORONATIONS, THE BRITISH ISLES
have long intrigued travelers.
Discover the picturesque small ports,
captivating cosmopolitan cities, and
beautiful land- and seascapes of the
British Isles. Learn about British naval
history at Portsmouth; visit
picturesque Chawton, where Jane
Austen lived and wrote; cruise to
beautiful, tranquil Iona Island, the
center of Irish monasticism for four
centuries; and explore the university
town of St. Andrews, home of golf’s
holy grail, The Royal and Ancient Golf
Club. Join in the fun of traditional Irish
music at a Dublin pub, stroll the Royal
Mile in Edinburgh, and admire the
beautiful National Trust Osgood
Mackenzie Gardens at Loch Torridon
and the fascinating Lost Gardens of
Heligan in Cornwall. A team of
lecturers, including a Harvard study
leader, will provide insight and context
during a trip-long enrichment
program. With all there is to see, you’ll
still have time to enjoy the amenities
of the ship and the pleasures of
cruising during two full days at sea.
Cover: Visit tranquil, picturesque Iona Abbey, where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland.
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SCHEDULE BY DAY
Explore the historical and cultural treasures of the British Isles, including (above, left to right) the shimmering new Titanic
Museum in Belfast, the Book of Kells in Dublin, and stately Glamis Castle in Angus.
SATURDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 11–12
Home / London / Marlow
Depart on an overnight fl ight to
London, then transfer to a charming
country house hotel in Marlow for a
welcome orientation, reception, and
dinner. Danesfi eld House Hotel (R,D)
MONDAY, MAY 13
Portsmouth
On the 200th anniversary of the
publication of Pride and Prejudice,
see Jane Austen’s writing room in the
family’s Chawton cottage and learn
about the prolifi c output of
17th–19th–century British women
authors at nearby Chawton library. Or
travel to Portsmouth to explore the
D-Day Museum, dedicated to the
invasion of Normandy on June 6,
1944. Archive fi lm captures the
wartime atmosphere and creates an
authentic experience of World War II
conditions. Embark the Island Sky.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Fowey
Arrive in Fowey, one of Cornwall’s
most picturesque villages and the
former home of writer Daphne du
Maurier. Enjoy an on-board talk about
the unique history of the nearby Lost
Gardens of Heligan. Then travel to
Heligan to stroll through the gardens,
whose many attractions include an
extraordinary collection of colossal
rhododendrons and camellias,
primeval-looking subtropical tree
ferns, and whimsical rock-and-plant
fi gures. Island Sky (B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
At Sea / Dublin, Ireland
Enjoy a day at sea and a continuation
of the educational program. Arrive in
Dublin in time for a lively evening of
traditional Irish music in town.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Dublin
Tour the National Museum’s
renowned collections, including
outstanding examples of Celtic art
and medieval gold. At Trinity College’s
Long Library, home to an exquisite
collection of illuminated manuscripts,
view the legendary Book of Kells. Visit
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where satirist
Jonathan Swift was Dean, and enjoy
free time to explore the city. Or visit
the Neolithic site of Newgrange and
Mellifont Abbey, an important
Cistercian monastery.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
FRIDAY, MAY 17
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast, the capital and economic
engine of Northern Ireland, is also an
important center for the arts, higher
education, and business. The city
su ered greatly during three decades
of civil confl ict known as the Troubles,
but peace has returned. Explore the
cathedral and university districts, see
some of the iconic Troubles murals of
Shankill and Falls Road, and visit the
shipyard where the Titanic was built and
the impressive new Titanic Museum.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
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SATURDAY, MAY 18
Iona / Staff a, Scotland
Barely three miles long and a mile
wide, tiny Iona Island represents the
fi rst foothold of Christianity in
Scotland. Here, in 563, St. Columba
established an abbey whose ruins are
still visible today. Continue to Sta a
for a close-up look at Fingal’s Cave,
where pounding waves have sculpted
basaltic rock over millions of years. Its
Gaelic name means “melodious cave”
and it is said to have inspired Felix
Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Inverewe / Loch Torridon
Visit the world-renowned woodland
garden at Inverewe, created by Osgood
Mackenzie in 1862 and donated to the
National Trust of Scotland in 1952.
Back on board the ship, cruise scenic
Loch Torridon, surrounded by the
peaks of Beinn Alligan, Liathach, and
Beinn Eighe in the Scottish Highlands.
Island Sky (B,L,D)
MONDAY, MAY 20
At Sea
Enjoy a day at sea as the educational
program continues. Island Sky (B,L,D)
TUESDAY, MAY 21
Aberdeen
Explore Aberdeen, popularly known as
the Granite City, in Scotland’s Highland
District. See King’s College and St.
Machar’s Cathedral in Old Aberdeen,
then visit Haddo House, a fi ne National
Trust Georgian property with
sumptuous Victorian interiors. Tour a

nearby distillery and taste smooth
Scotch whisky, one of Scotland’s leading
exports. Island Sky (B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Dundee
Today choose between two excursions.
Glamis Castle, residence of the title
character in Macbeth, was the
childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The
Queen Mother. St. Andrews, a former
royal burgh on Scotland’s east coast, is
home to the University of St. Andrews,
the third oldest university in the
English-speaking world, and the iconic
Royal and Ancient Golf Club adjacent to
the Old Course, the oldest golf course in
the world. Island Sky (B,L,D)
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Edinburgh
Upon arrival in Edinburgh, explore some
of the city’s highlights during a morning
coach tour. Princes Street has
panoramic views of Old Town,
Edinburgh Castle, and the valley
between. The Royal Mile, a succession
of streets that form the main
thoroughfare of Old Town, o ers an
eclectic mixture of shops, monuments,
restaurants, and pubs bookended by
Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Abbey.
Tour the castle, a fortress that
dominates the city from atop volcanic
Castle Rock, and enjoy free time for
independent exploration before a
celebratory captain’s farewell reception
and dinner aboard the ship.
Island Sky (B,R,D)
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Edinburgh / Home
Disembark the Island Sky and transfer
to the airport for fl ights home. (B)
DETAILS
AIR
CRUISE
LAND
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
Ireland
INVEREWE
STAFFA
IONA
Northern
Ireland
DUBLIN
FOWEY
Scotland
DUNDEE
BELFAST
PORTSMOUTH
ABERDEEN
EDINBURGH
England
LONDON
MARLOW
NORTH
SEA
Ship size: 99 guests
Activity Level: Moderate
Co-sponsors: Stanford Travel/Study and Yale Educational Travel
HIGHLIGHTS
• Delve into the history, culture, and archaeology of the British Isles
during an onboard lecture program featuring Harvard Professor
Daniel Albright and other speakers.
• Visit Jane Austen’s home in the charming Hampshire village of
Chawton, where the author spent the last eight years of her life.
• Immerse yourself in the World War II saga of Operation Overlord,
the Allied invasion of Normandy, at the evocative D-Day Museum
in Portsmouth.
• Admire the beautifully illuminated Book of Kells in Trinity College’s
magnifi cent library in Dublin.
• Explore Belfast’s new Titanic Museum, clad in 3,000 crystalline
aluminum panels that replicate four 90-foot-high ship hulls.
• Explore the charming Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and the
verdant National Trust Mackenzie gardens in Inverewe.
OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR EXTENSION IN LONDON • MAY 9–12
Spend two nights in central London at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in
Bloomsbury. Tour the lively Covent Garden District. Excursions include
the National Portrait Gallery; the private Wallace Collection’s superb
18th-century French paintings, furniture, and porcelain, remarkable Old
Master paintings, and world-class armory; and the underground Cabinet
War Rooms and Churchill Museum. (2B,1L,1D)
OPTIONAL POST-TOUR EXTENSION IN EDINBURGH • MAY 24–26
Enjoy two nights at Edinburgh’s deluxe George Hotel on elegant George
Street. Visit the Museum of Scotland, which chronicles the history of
Scotland from its geological beginnings to present-day constitutional
and political changes. See the new Scottish Parliament building and
tour Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s Scottish castle and once the court of
Bonnie Prince Charlie; Edinburgh’s architecturally signifi cant Georgian
neighborhoods; and the Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Leith. (2B,1L,1D)
Additional details and pricing will be sent to confi rmed participants.
PHOTO CREDITS: From Dreamstime.com: Iona Abbey © William McKelvie; Edinburgh Castle
© Oceanwhisper; Glamis Castle © Geoffrey Allerton. From Shutterstock.com: Heligan gardens
© Kated. Pub scene and Titanic Museum © Tourism Ireland.

ISLAND SKY
Originally built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in
2010, the Island Sky accommodates all guests in 57
outside suites, each a ording sea views and elegantly
furnished with a sitting room area, fl at-screen TV, safe,
mini-refrigerator and an en suite, marble-appointed
LAND/CRUISE RATES (PER PERSON)
CATEGORY DOUBLE SINGLE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
$8,990 $13,990
(225 square feet with portholes)
$9,790 $14,190
(230 square feet with portholes)
$10,990 $14,390
(235 square feet with window)
$11,990 —
(225 square feet with window)
$12,490 —
(240 square feet with
forward & side windows)
$13,490 —
(269 square feet with private balcony)
$14,790 —
(325 square feet with
window & private balcony)
AIRFARE: U.S. domestic and international airfare
is not included in the program rates. Round-trip
economy-class airfare between New York and
London with return from Edinburgh is approximately
$866 as of June 2012 and is subject to change
without notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TOUR COST INCLUSIONS: All accommodations
and meals as specifi ed in the itinerary; Wine
with welcome and farewell receptions; House
wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunches and
dinners aboard ship; All sightseeing as specifi ed
in the itinerary; Professional tour manager;
Bottled water on coaches; Full program of
briefi ngs, lectures, and presentations; Arrival
and departure transfers by motorcoach;
Baggage handling; Gratuities to porters, wait
sta , guides, drivers, and ship’s crew for all
group activities; Entrance fees and port
charges; $50,000 Emergency Medical
Evacuation Insurance.
TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: U.S. domestic and
international airfare; Passport or visa expenses;
Medical expenses and immunizations; Airport
transfers except as noted above; Travel and trip
cancellation insurance; Optional excursions
or deviations from the scheduled tour; Excess
baggage charges; Meals not specifi ed in the
itinerary; Dishes and beverages not part of the
included meals; Liquor; Personal items such
as e-mail, telephone and fax calls, laundry,
gratuities for non-group services.
RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT:
To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000
deposit is required per person. Please either call
us at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806 or fi ll out
and mail or fax the registration form found in
this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in
order of receipt until the maximum enrollment
has been reached. Final payment deadline is
January 11, 2013, 120 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Notifi cation of
cancellation must be received in writing by
HAA from the participant. Cancellations within
14 days of booking: full refund; cancellations
received up to 120 days prior to departure will
be assessed a cancellation fee of $1,000 per
person. Cancellations received within 120 days
prior to departure are subject to 100% penalty
of all deposits and payments.
ITINERARY CHANGES: The itinerary contained in
this brochure is accurate at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to change the program or
accommodations as conditions warrant.
bathroom with robe, slippers, hairdryer, and fi ne toiletries.
Several suites have private balconies. Spacious and fi nely
decorated public areas include a large lounge and elegant
bar and a library. The dining room accommodates
everyone at one seating where house wine, beer, and soft
drinks are included at lunch and dinner. Wi-fi access is
available throughout the vessel (at additional cost and
dependent upon satellite reception). The ship’s amenities
also include a hair dresser, onboard clinic and doctor,
elevator serving all passenger decks, top deck with
Jacuzzi, and rear sun deck with a bar. The Island Sky is
served by 75 experienced o cers and crew.
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INSURANCE: We highly recommend the
purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An
application for insurance will be provided by
HAA upon confi rmation.
RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions
apply regarding limitations of liability and rights
of HAA and the tour operator. The statement
of responsibility is available at http://alumni.
harvard.edu/haa/travel/trips/british-isles-2013.
If you are not able to access the internet,
please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636
or 617.496.0806.
DISCLAIMER: Every e ort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of information presented
in this publication. Neither HAA Travels nor the
tour operator is responsible for errors in or
damages resulting from use of the information
contained herein. Information contained in this
brochure is subject to change.
QUESTIONS: Please call HAA Travels at
800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806, email:
haatravels@harvard.edu.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
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THE BRITISH ISLES
ON ISLAND SKY
May 11–24, 2013
DANIEL ALBRIGHT
ARTISTIC
TRADITIONS OF
KOREA & JAPAN ON
CLIPPER ODYSSEY
MAY 13–26, 2013
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OF CATALONIA:
ROUSILLON,
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PROVENCE ON
CORINTHIAN
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MALAGA TO BILBAO
ON SEA CLOUD II
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RIVERS & LAKES
PRAGUE TO PARIS
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CRUISE ON
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OCT 9–22, 2013
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FAMILY TANZANIA
DEC 26, 2012–
JAN 7, 2013
SPRING BREAK
GREECE FOR
STUDENTS
AND ALUMNI
MAR 15–23, 2013
GREGORY NAGY
WINTER IN THE WEST:
A COLORADO
FAMILY GETAWAY
MAR 16–23, 2013
CHINA FAMILY
JUN 26–JUL7, 2013
Enjoy the delightful, wild, and whimsical Lost Gardens of
Heligan, home of this charming Giant’s Head.
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DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM SHARE A ROOM WITH:
ROOMMATE

HAA STUDY LEADER
Daniel Albright is the Ernest Bernbaum
Professor of Literature and teaches in the English,
comparative literature, and music departments at
Harvard University. Most of his work concerns the
interaction of the various artistic media (such as
literature, painting, and music)—the ways in which
they can reinforce one another, struggle against
one another, or imitate one another. He teaches two general
education courses, one of which, the history of the English
language, takes on a special luster in the air and light of the
British Isles. In addition to poetry readings, Albright will lecture on
Virginia Woolf, Mendelssohn, Yeats, and Swift.
OTHER FEATURED LECTURERS
Linda Paulson, Associate
Dean and Director of the Master
of Liberal Arts Program at
Stanford University, focuses her
research on the Victorian novel
and the development of the
British woman’s novel from
Jane Austin to Doris Lessing.
Susan D. Hyde, Assistant
Professor of Political Science
and International Affairs at Yale
University, will discuss
separatist movements and how
Northern Ireland can be a
model for incorporating
violent groups into
democratic governance.
Sean Smith teaches courses
on media, politics, and
policymaking at Yale University.
A former Assistant Secretary
of Homeland Security, he
will talk about U.S.-British
cooperation in matters of
international security.
Enjoy the music, pints, and good cheer of a traditional Irish pub in Dublin.
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