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2011 - 2012 Program calendar

Cover paintings by Barbara Crawford © 2010 Lexington, Virginia, USA www.barbara-crawford.com

Jan. 22-Feb. 19 Traveller: Australia and New Zealand March 13-25 Traveller: Israel: The Heritage and the Hope

April 1-2 Tom Wolfe Seminar: David Brooks

April 9-17 Traveller: Blue Danube Adventure

April 20-26 Traveller: Six-Day Getaway to Madrid

April 26-May 10 Traveller: Central and South America by Private Jet

April 29-30 Institute for Honor Symposium: Partisanship and Honor

May 28-June 10 Traveller: Ireland: Gullible Travels

June 19-24 Alumni College: Edith Wharton and the Age of Innocence

June 26-July 1 Alumni College: Parallel Lives: Eisenhower and de Gaulle

July 3-8 Alumni College: Chopin, Liszt, and the Romantic Age

July 9-22 Traveller: A Family Adventure in China

July 10-15 Alumni College: 1861: Fort Sumter, Secession, and R.E. Lee

July 21-24 Alumni College: A Family Adventure in Science

Aug. 5-12 Traveller: Grand Canyon Rafting Expedition

Aug. 25-Sept. 4 Traveller: The Aegean: Voyage to the Islands of the Gods

Sept. 30-Oct. 14 Traveller: A French Odyssey

Oct. 14-15 Law and Literature Seminar: Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Nov. 2-8 Traveller: Six-Day Getaway to Florence

Nov. 22-29 Traveller: Thanksgiving in Hawaii

Feb. 15-Mar. 1, 2012 Traveller: Egypt and the Upper Nile

Mar. 15-April 5, 2012 Traveller: Around the World by Private Jet

March 20-26, 2012 Traveller: Six-Day Getaway to Vienna

April 1-5, 2012 Traveller: American City Seminar in Charleston, S.C.

April 11-23, 2012 Traveller: Insider’s Japan

April 28-May 6, 2012 Traveller: Holland and Belgium with the Floriade

June 28-July 7, 2012 Traveller: A Family Adventure in Peru

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Dear W&l alumni, Parents and Friends,

We mark the 29th Anniversary of the Alumni College this year and the 26th of the W&L Traveller with a new, expanded version of our annual brochure. To increase efficiency and reduce paper requirements, we’re combining the Alumni College and Traveller pieces into one catalog. Happy reading—but don’t get lost in the text! The best way to celebrate Washington and Lee’s long commitment to lifelong learning is by experiencing it per-sonally. You too can share in the life of the University with an educational adventure on campus or abroad.

The lovely scene in the painting by Lexington’s Barbara Crawford on the cover reminds us that there is pleasure to be found in other places, in the simple beauty of a natural landscape, for example, a place that seems to hum a familiar melody, though it be else-where. There is delight as well in the history and culture of foreign lands, places wholly apart from the familiar customs and routines of our neighborhoods, places that open our eyes and all our senses to what is new and different, that rekindle the wonder of discovery and the good will that naturally comes with it. In travel, we are lifted from the ordinary to the extraordinary. But we must take that first step.

The W&L campus is a shorter journey for most travelers. Through the Alumni College, we encourage you to satisfy your enduring curiosity about the world, to think with us about history, philosophy, literature, the arts and sciences, and current events. As always, the journey involves a lot of fun. At W&L, it begins with our delight in one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, the traditional warmth of its hospitality, and the engag-ing expertise available in and through the W&L faculty.

Beyond our campus, we’re happy to share the W&L Traveller’s rewarding adventures with you, tours designed with the educated traveler in mind. “Many of us travel not in search of answers but of better questions,” says Pico Iyer. Above all, we take pleasure in knowing that every experience, whether in Lexington or abroad, will be enhanced by your good company.

Many adventures await you in 2011-2012. Please take a few minutes to read through this catalog—prepare yourself for some tough choices! We look forward to welcoming you to a continuing exploration of our changing world.

Sincerely,

Rob Fure and Susie Thompson

(540) 458-8723Fax: (540) 458-8478spclprog@wlu.edu

2011 Campus Candids

“This was the best program of this sort that I have ever attended. The week-long pro-gram’s content was well planned, broad in scope and varied in covering Hemingway’s life and the times in which he lived. I learned much more than I had expected.”

“This week far surpassed what I expected. The people who attended were so friendly. It was a wonderful program and my souvenir from W&L is the 5 pounds I gained from the delicious food.”

“I would happily sit through another week with Fred and Harvey. I knew I

had a lot to learn on this sub-ject. I have learned so much, but now I want more. Guess

I’ll hit the books.”

“Way beyond anything I expected. I feel so privi-

leged to have taken this course. I feel as though

I’m a better person for it. I can’t thank you enough for this

opportunity.”

“Superb in every way – entertaining, stimulating, informative, fun and intellectually rewarding. Could not be improved upon. This has been a wonderful experience from start to finish.”

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Campus programs2011

april 1-2

Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar:

“ParadiSe imagined: PoliTical and Social ValueS in The facebook era”

WiTh daVid brookS

april 29-30

inSTiTuTe for honor SymPoSium: TruTh in goVerning:

can There be honor among ParTiSanS?

June 19-24

ediTh WharTon and The age of innocence

June 26-July 1

Parallel liVeS: eiSenhoWer and de gaulle

July 3-8

choPin, liSzT, and The romanTic age

July 10-15

1861: forT SumTer, SeceSSion, and roberT e. lee

July 21-24

a family adVenTure in Science

OCt. 14-15

laW and liTeraTure Weekend: gabriel garcia marquez’S

ChroniCle of a Death foretolD

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The great American novelist Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was born into the Old World, the grand New York aristocracy of the mid-19th century. It was a world structured by class divisions, strict social codes, and elaborate rituals. It was a world of astonishing cultural brilliance, yet one often blind to social and economic injustice. While often painfully aware of its faults and terrors, the young Edith flourished and, through her rare gifts as well as the privileges of her class, eventually cul-tivated a circle of remarkable acquaintance. By the time of her death, that world had changed utterly. Gone was the old caste and class system, as the great tumults of the age—the First World War, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression—had wreaked havoc on the old verities. Yet in their place emerged a world of choice, freedom, and enormous possibility for self-realization, which Wharton helped to define, both by her work and her own brilliant example. In this new world Edith Wharton became one of the great artists of her day, publishing in 1920 one

of the nation’s great-est novels, The Age of Innocence. The novel earned her the first Pulitzer Prize awarded to a woman. In this novel and in a series of magnificent books, Wharton chronicled her age, illuminating its enduring achievements in art, ar-chitecture, music, and literature, while simultaneously recognizing its failure to nurture the human heart and to honor true human dignity.

In this program, we’ll read two of Wharton’s novels, The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, along with selections from her short stories, her travel writing, and her memoir, A Backward Glance. We’ll examine her literary work, her views on her time, and also the rich context of art, architecture, and music that Whar-ton knew so well. Through studying Edith Wharton, we’ll come to know

both a distinguished voice in American literature and the inner workings of one of the most dynamic and decisive periods in American history.

Leading the program are popular alumni college faculty Marc Conner of the English department and Pam Simpson of the art department.

Edith Wharton and the Age of Innocence

June 19 – 24

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America and France would be very different today without the lead-ership of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle. Beyond the enormous impact on their homelands, these two very different individ-uals had much in common. Both were born in the same year—1890—of differing social classes: de Gaulle of minor aristocracy in Lille and Eisenhower of a working-class family in Texas. Both were educated at their nation’s finest military school. As young officers, both embarked on slow-promotion military careers. The armistice in World War I on November 11, 1918, cheated Ike, then a brevet lieutenant-colonel, of his passage to France three days before his unit was scheduled to ship out. De Gaulle, the youngest captain in his army at the time, showed ex-emplary bravery in the war. But he was wounded three times and spent

the last 30 months of the conflict as a prisoner of war, unable to escape be-cause of his conspicuous height. During the interwar years, both soldiers were exasperated by their army’s in-ability to grasp the changed nature of warfare. Ignored by most of their supe-riors, they nevertheless became imaginative innovators in military technology. Eventually, their achievements led them to the western front in France, where the fate of the world would be decided. Although both maintained their head-quarters in England until after D-Day, it was in France that the greatest am-phibious landing in history was made, that the German army was thrown back after ferocious fighting, and that the French resistance and de Gaulle’s Free French forces helped to assure the defeat of the Third Reich.

Finally these two military heroes served as elected presidents of their na-tions. Eisenhower made peace in Korea and helped guide the free world through the dangerous early years of the Cold War. On the domestic front, Ike helped to engineer and promote the nation’s mid-century eco-nomic growth. De Gaulle wrote the Fifth Republic’s constitution and es-tablished the outlines of French foreign policy, which are the foundations of French political life today.

In Parallel Lives we’ll explore the differing cultures in which the two leaders developed as soldiers and politicians, how they faced problems and crises, and how each in his own way endured the loneliness of supreme command. We’ll also examine the U.S. role in Europe after WWII, contemporary Franco-American relations, and the enduring legacies of these two great presidents. Program faculty include Professors Barry Machado and Wayne Thompson of W&L and UVA Professor William Hitchcock.

Parallel Lives: Eisenhower and de Gaulle

June 26 – July 1

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What pianist hasn’t reveled in the intoxicating music of Chopin or as-pired to conquer the demanding passages of Liszt? As listeners, we rec-ognize the angelic grace and the demonic intensity, the lyrical melodies and the dazzling technique found in both composers. Chopin (1810-49), the delicate and refined son of Poland, proudly incorporated his national heritage in his mazurkas and polonaises. Liszt (1811-86), the impetuous child of Hungary, eagerly shared his memories of Gypsy melodies and rhythms in the daunting Hungarian Rhapsodies. With this repertoire, the piano became the ultimate Romantic instrument, singing and thundering with passion and power.

Chopin and Liszt shared many ideas and goals and yet emerged as very distinct personalities in an age that valued individuality. They both developed their suc-cessful careers in Paris, where they met their feminine muses,

Aurore Dudevant (“George Sand”) and the Countess d’Agoult (“Dan-iel Stern”). Both belonged to a larger artistic circle that included the painter Eugene Delacroix, the poet Alfred de Musset and the nov-elist Victor Hugo. While promoting originality and experimentation, the Romantic Age also recognized the unity of literature, music, and art. Chopin, when writing his ballades, looked for inspiration from his compatriot, the writer Adam Mickiewicz. Liszt invoked Petrarch and Dante, Shakespeare and Byron. In their music, they painted pictures of scenic landscapes and mirrored the dramatic vicissitudes of torrid love stories, often their own in evocative pianistic perambulations.

We’ll investigate the social and cultural milieu of the Romantic Age, but our prime focus will be on the music. Chopin’s distinctive sound can be traced to his admiration for Bach and Mozart, his love of Italian opera, his use of ornamentation, and his modern approach to harmony. Chopin’s etudes were written for Liszt, a direct

challenge to the latter’s renown as a virtuoso. In this bicen-tennial year of the Hungarian’s birth, we’ll consider Liszt’s position in musical history. Was he a mere showman, prone to banality and bathos? Or was he a serious innovator with a profound influence on all who followed him? Or was he both? The duality of this complicated artist is one approach to understanding his vast pianistic oeuvre. It is also a para-digm for understanding the Romantic Age.

Taking us on these musical, historical, and cultural journeys will be Tim Gaylard, professor of music, Pam Simpson, pro-fessor of art, and Dan Kramer, assistant professor of German.

Chopin, Liszt, and the Romantic Age

July 3 – 8

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In 1858, the Charleston (S.C.) Mercury opined that the North and South were “not only two peoples, but rival, hostile peoples.” Two years later it would publish the formation of South Carolina as a separate nation. Four months later, on April 12, 1861, its pages would illustrate the Confederacy’s bombardment of Fort Sumter.

For 150 years, the opening salvos of the Civil War have fascinated generations of historians and stu-dents of history. What, they have asked, caused the seven states of the cotton South to secede from the Union? What led the four states of the tobacco South to follow in their footsteps? Why didn’t all 15 slave states leave the Union and join the Con-federacy? What role did Robert E. Lee, long an officer in the United States Army and soon the commanding general of the Army of Northern Virginia, play in those epic events?

We’ve assembled an array of talented historians who will propose answers to these and many other questions about 1861, the watershed of American history. William C. “Jack” Davis, history professor at Virginia Tech and the Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, will discuss the causes of secession, the role of the “Fire-Eat-ers,” the formation of the Confederate Government, the assault on Fort Sumter, and the first Battle of Manassas. William W. Freehling, a Senior Fellow at the Virginia Foundation

for the Humanities and Singletary Professor of the Humanities emeritus at the University of Kentucky, will examine the life of Abraham Lincoln before his election to the presidency and his role in the Union decision to risk war rather than acquiesce in secession or the extension of slavery. The author of a widely admired study of the South and the road to disunion, Bill is now at work on an analysis of Lincoln’s reactions to the crisis.

W&L history professor Holt Merchant will examine the South’s vital inter-est in slavery. He will also discuss the life of Robert E. Lee before 1860, Lee and the crisis of 1861, and the early aspirations of the Confederacy among its founders. Ted DeLaney, head of the W&L history department, will ex-amine the abolitionist movement as well as the role of African Americans in secession and war. W&L English professor Jim Warren will discuss the literature of the Civil War, focusing particularly on the work of Walt Whit-man. With such an array of scholars and topics on hand, our own enlight-enment should be as inevitable as the War itself.

1861: Fort Sumter, Secession, and Robert E. Lee

July 10 – 15

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How about a family excursion to a great small college town for fun, learning, and the “secret sauce” of W&L hospitality?!

Come share W&L and Lexington with your children or grandchildren in our special family-oriented weekend, built around amazing facts and fun experiments with the W&L faculty. This program is specially designed for children ages 8-14, their parents and grandparents. You’ll have a chance to see what goes on behind the laboratory doors in the Science Center, our splendid facility that has kept W&L scientists at the forefront of their fields.

Do we mean long days locked in a classroom with boring lectures? No way, we know better! Instead, we’ll explore hot topics that re-flect a wide range of specialties and research at W&L, all with the idea that science is best learned by doing it. Our experiments will allow everyone to measure light, to determine if a DNA sample is from a human or a dog, to mix chemicals and watch the surprising reactions. You’ll even take a picture of a laser beam and hear the result.

We’ll take some walks in the summer beauty of Rockbridge County and discover things that you’ve never seen, even though they were always there. We have an expert on your sense of smell, and he promises lots of laughter and surprises. You’ll see how your ideas about gender influence your behaviors and your future.

The other key ingredient is provided by the town many of you made yours when you were students. Old fashioned fun is available on demand in the summer, and you’ll have free time to poke around Lexington or get to Goshen. Ice cream is plentiful. Your teachers back home may not believe you, but tell them we’re taking a walk to meet some of Lexington’s more famous ghosts!

The program is directed by Professor Matt Tuchler, profes-sor of chemistry. He’ll be joined by kid-friendly colleagues from several other sciences including biology, physics, geology, and psychology.

A Family Adventure in Science

July 21 – 24

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aCCommodations and dining

Your Alumni College lodging on cam-pus is the modern Gaines Hall residen-tial complex, conveniently located near Evans Dining Hall on the southwest corner of the main campus. Gaines Hall features air-conditioned 2-4 bed-room suites, with double twin-bed accommodations available for couples. Each couple or family receives an en-tire suite to themselves; each single is assigned a private bedroom and no more than one suite mate. The com-plex also includes elevator service, television lounges with kitchenettes, an adjacent parking lot, and wifi in each bedroom. Our daily housekeep-

ing service includes towels and linens. If you would prefer accommodations in town, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn at Col Alto (phone: 540-463-2223). Please phone us for other alternatives.

Our summer program menu is justly famous. You will be served bountiful, tempting meals in the main dining room of Evans Hall. W&L’s award- winning food service continues to be one of the truly outstanding features of the Alumni College.

FeesAs many participants testify each year, the Alumni College remains a bargain va-cation. Our comprehensive fee, designed merely to recover W&L’s costs, includes five nights’ lodging and 14 meals (six-day program), all instruction, books, admis-sion to museums, films, performances, and incidentals. Following your registration in the program, you will receive additional program materials along with your bill payable on June 1.

Per Person Rate $895 Commuter Rate $845 Family Adventure Program Adults: $445; Children $395 Weekend Seminar $195

the tom WolFe Weekend seminar: paradise imagined:

politiCal and soCial Values in the FaCebook eraWith daV id brooks

April 1 – 2

W&L’s fall, winter and spring weekend seminars continue to be a popular feature of the Alumni College, for the programs offer participants a substantive weekend getaway in the beautiful environs of Lexington and Rockbridge County. Participants stay in local inns, with the program, receptions, dinner and lunch on campus. The per person cost of each of these programs is $195. Programs begin on Friday afternoon and conclude after lunch on Saturday.

The annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar is sponsored by the W&L Class of 1951 in honor of their classmate Tom Wolfe. Last year’s pro-gram featured Jeannette Walls, who focused on the topic “Poverty, Resil-ience, and the Art of the Memoir.” This year’s seminar, co-sponsored by the 2012 W&L Mock Convention, will examine contemporary political and social values with one of the keenest observers of the American scene. The featured writer is David Brooks, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times. Brooks has been a senior editor at The Weekly Stan-dard, a contributing editor at Newsweek and the Atlantic Monthly, and

he is currently a commentator on “The Newshour with Jim Lehrer” on PBS. He is the author of Bobos In Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There and On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense, both published by Simon & Schuster.

Two W&L faculty, Bill Connelly of the politics department and Jonathan Eastwood of the sociology department, will discuss Bobos in Paradise and On Paradise Drive as well as their own assessments of changing political and social values. Of particular interest will be ques-tions central to the two works: what do our evolving customs and manners, tastes and beliefs, desires and amusements say about us as a society and a nation? How can a self-conscious, status-seeking consumer populace recognize and serve the public good? Or are such broader concerns now passé? Brooks may not answer these

questions directly as he gleefully points out our foibles, but they are concerns that sharpen his vision and inspire his drive to understand our evolving national character.

David Brooks comes recommended by Tom Wolfe, who will be on hand to introduce him and participate in the program.

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David Brooks

the institute For honor symposium:truth in goVerning:

Can there be honor among partisans?

April 29 – 30, 2011

Established in 2000 at Washington and Lee by a generous endowment from the Class of 1960, the Institute for Honor includes an array of initia-tives and specific programs designed to promote the understanding and practice of honor as an indispensable element of society. Its mandate is to provide an educational and resource management framework dedicated to the advocacy of honor as the core value in personal, professional, busi-ness, and community relations. The Institute for Honor held its inaugural weekend symposium in 2002. Recent seminars have addressed such topics as Sports in America: Playing Fair, with Jeffrey Toobin; Moral Authority and the Modern American Presidency, with Bob Woodward; The Clash of Values: Finding Accord in the New World Order, with Richard Holbrooke; and What Do We Owe Future Generations? with James Hansen and William Gale. Previous Institute symposia have featured David McCullough, Richard Brookhiser, Roger Mudd, and former W&L President Robert E. R. Huntley. In each program, W&L faculty and students are invited to participate in panel and open forum discussions.

This year’s symposium will focus on Truth in Governing and the question, Can There Be Honor among Partisans? Serving as speakers and panel-ists will be several current and former members of Congress and the press along with W&L faculty. W&L professor of politics William Connelly, author of James Madison Rules America: The Constitutional Origins of Partisanship, will deliver the opening address, Norman J. Ornstein, noted bipartisan and scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, will deliver the Fred Fox Benton address on Saturday. The question invites us to examine the alarming trend in the American political process whereby politicians and voters alike seem to have embraced extremist viewpoints at the expense of honest, open-minded deliberation of complex issues. With-

out any real attempt to promote national unity on these issues, the legislative branch of our Federal Government is in danger of becoming dysfunctional. It is fair to ask whether extreme partisanship reflects a deeper moral problem in politics whereby politicians are more intent on retaining or regaining political power than they are public service, more passionately focused on winning the next election than on telling the truth. Or is the situation today really that different?

The program will be held in the conference facility at the law offices of Patton Boggs in Washington, D.C., on Friday and Saturday, April 29th and 30th.

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Norman J. Ornstein

William Connelly

laW and literature: gabriel garCia marquez’s

ChroniCle oF a death Foretold

Oct. 14 – 15

Last fall, the W&L Law School hosted its 18th annual alumni seminar focusing on topics in law and literature. The pro-gram featured Native Son, by Richard Wright. As one of the seminal works on racial segregation in America, Wright’s novel illustrates the psychological predicament of the racially disadvantaged and the systematic injustices that lead, with tragic inevitability, to further impoverishment, mayhem and despair. Wright is often credited with inventing modern Black American literature, and Native Son is regarded as the novel that first raised the plight of the black underclass to national consciousness. Teaching in the program were W&L Law pro-fessor Scott Sundby, along with former colleague Dave Cau-dill, English professor Marc Conner and history professor Ted DeLaney. The weekend program, running from late Friday afternoon through midday Saturday, again earned high praise from participants. The Law School co-sponsors the program each fall with the W&L Alumni College.

In its 19th year—now the longest-running program of its kind in the country—the Law and Literature Seminar will turn to a Latin American work of crime fiction, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 (one year after Chronicle was published). Marquez’s novella, a partly journalistic detective story, recreates a murder that took place in Colombia in 1951. Told from the point of view of a reporter returning to the scene of the crime 27 years after the murder to interview those who were

present, the story suggests communal responsibility for the death of a man wrongly accused of destroying a bride’s reputation and her family’s honor. Everyone in the village, it seems, knew that the murder was imminent, but did nothing about it. The trial of the twin brothers who committed the murder is thus eclipsed as the narrator puts the local society on trial. The program will again be led by Dave Caudill and Marc Conner, with two guest faculty from W&L.

As a bonus to practicing attorneys, the program will again seek approval for two hours of Continuing Legal Education ethics credit. The program is open to anyone interested in law and literature.

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

the W&l traVeller2011-2012

iSrael: The heriTage and The hoPe

marCh 13 – 25

blue danube adVenTure

april 9 – 17

a family adVenTure in china

July 9 – 22

grand canyon rafTing exPediTion

aug. 5 – 12

The aegean: Voyage To The iSlandS of The godS

aug. 25 – sept. 4

a french odySSey

sept. 30 – OCt. 14

Six-day geTaWay To florence

nOv. 2 – 8

ThankSgiVing in haWaii

nOv. 22 – 29

egyPT and The uPPer nile

Feb. 15 – marCh 1, 2012

around The World by PriVaTe JeT

marCh 15 – april 5, 2012

Six-day geTaWay To Vienna

marCh 20 – 26, 2012

american ciTy Seminar in charleSTon, S.c.april 1 – 5, 2012

inSider’S JaPan

april 11 – 23, 2012

holland and belgium WiTh The floriade

april 28 – may 6, 2012

a family adVenTure in Peru

June 28 – July 7, 2012

(tOurs with Current spaCe availability)

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A visit to Israel inevitably stirs a thou-sand impressions. While geographically Israel is the size of New Jersey, cultur-ally it is the size of a continent. Even within its small territory, one trav-els through a variety of climates and populations, from the arid south to the cooler, fertile area of the north; from the sparsely populated desert and Dead Sea region to the teeming complexity of Tel Aviv, Nazareth, and Haifa. And yet what one discovers in every region of Israel is the tremendous depth of its history. By its very position on the map, and by its place in the heritage of the

world’s three great religions, Israel has been for millennia the great in-tersection of Western and Eastern civilizations. Each civilization that has claimed this land has left as much of itself behind as it has borne away in

flight before the next conqueror. Even today, in speaking about the Occupied Territories, one cannot escape the irony of the term. All of Israel is “occupied,” haunted by the history of those who have built its roads and temples, imbued by the many convictions and cross purposes of those who have known it and regard it still as the Prom-ised Land.

Our tour will focus primarily on Jerusalem and Haifa, with five nights in Jerusalem, including day trips to Beth-lehem and Masada, two nights in Tiberius for the Galilee Region, three nights in Haifa—the City of Coexistence—

for visits to Nazareth, Acco, Haifa itself, and a final day in Tel Aviv/Yaffo. We well understand that an American cannot visit Israel without addressing issues of peace and conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Any tour that does not address these issues in some mean-ingful way cannot earn the respect of its members. The quest for peace is central to the experience of Israel today. Leading our tour will be Amir Orly, who taught in the 2010 Alumni College on A History of the Jewish People, Rob Fure, Director of Special Programs, and Joan Robins, Director of Hillel.

Israel: The Heritage and the Hope

march 13 - 25, 2011

Price: $4,995 from Tel Aviv, IsraelOperator: Classic Escapes

MediterraneanSea

DeadSea

JORDANEGYPT

SYRIALEBANON

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TiberiusHaifa • Sea of

Galilee

GAZA

Bethlehem

ISRAEL

Tel AvivJerusalem

Nazareth

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Our 2011-2012 travel season will of-fer two river journeys aboard new de-luxe river vessels managed by AMA Waterways. Indeed, so impressed are we with the services and amenities of these beautiful new ships—and the exceptional value of their cruise packages—that we have reserved all remaining space aboard the MS Amalyra for a special departure this spring on the Danube River. Cruising through the center of Europe on her most celebrated river, we’ll visit the

quaint river towns and old world capitals that have made a Danube River cruise such a popular destination for travelers.

Over eight days, we’ll visit four countries—Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Our itinerary will take us from the charming 1,200-year old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, located on the confluence of the Vils and Danube rivers, through the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and into the resurgent nations of Central Europe, with a final call in the splendid city of Budapest. Since we’ll be traveling aboard a lux-urious river boat, we’ll need to unpack only once as we enjoy the unfolding scenery of the beautiful Danube from the comfort of our spacious cabins or the Amalyra’s lovely lounge.

One of the advantages of this cruise is that, in addition to the many sights, we’ll also enjoy learning about the history and culture of our destinations. We’ll attend an elegant classical concert in Vienna, taste the monks’ brew at the Wachau Valley Monastery, and attend sev-eral cultural performances aboard ship. As we sail down the Danube, we’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about our destinations with veteran W&L hosts and faculty Susie and Wayne Thompson.

This special departure does represent an outstanding travel value, with eight nights aboard the deluxe MS Amalyra, all meals, daily

sight-seeing tours, gratuities, and several cultural immersion events and lectures included in one very attrac-tive price. Nearly all cabins feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, free internet and email en suite, and the option of queen or twin bed configuration. This is a trip that will both fascinate and delight, and, with roundtrip airfare from Washington, D.C. included, you’re sure to find our Blue Danube Adventure an excel-lent bargain as well.

Blue Danube Adventure

april 9 – 17, 2011

Price: from $3,995, from Washington, D.C.Operator: ABC Destinations

Danube River

GERMANY

Nuremberg •

SLOVAKIA

HUNGARY

AUSTRIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

POLAND

SWITZERLAND

•Kelheim • Munich

• Salzburg

• Linz

Passau•

Bratislava•

Vienna •

Budapest•

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The Great Wall winding over mountains, legions of terra cotta warriors, a troupe of smiling school-children waving back, pandas nibbling on bamboo, and the soaring modernity of Shanghai—over the years, W&L’s tours of China have been among our most dazzling and culturally enriching land pro-grams. At the end of each visit, we’ve wondered how we might craft a family adventure here, for China is not only fascinating to all age groups, it is a nation the new generations must try to understand. By scheduling our next tour during the summer and by including a few unusual destinations, we’ve made it possible for you to take your family to a land and people they will always remember.

A visit to the sublime mountains and ancient villages of China offers one of the world’s great adventures. Along with the more familiar cities of Beijing and Xian, rural China will certainly broaden your awareness of the world today as it inspires your imagination. Here, you and your family will enjoy several opportunities to engage Chinese people of many backgrounds through a wide va-riety of well-planned, carefully managed activities..Our Family Adventure in China is designed to explore Chinese life and culture through hands-on experience. Some of the activities include a lunch in a Chinese home specially prepared by local citizens, flying Chinese kites in the Temple of Heaven, a daily Mandarin phrase class, learning how to pick tea leaves, and swimming in the

Beijing Olympic Water Cube where Michael Phelps earned his eight gold medals!

Hosting our tour will be W&L Alumni Director Beau Dudley. Throughout our journey, we’ll enjoy first-class accommodations and guides. Our operator specializes in China and has served the W&L Traveller ably in the past. China Advocates shares our understanding that vacations with family are among our most enduring, most valuable memories of childhood. Indeed, a family vacation can be a parent’s or a grandparent’s finest gift. In 2011, let the gift be China.

A Family Adventure in China

July 9 – 22, 2011

Price: $4,595 (lower for children) from Beijing, ChinaOperator: China Advocates

YellowSea

MONGOLIA

RUSSIA

TAIPEI

CHINA

Beijing•

Xian•

INDIA

Lanzou•

Hong Kong•

KAZAKHSTAN

KYRGYZSTAN

N. KOREA

S. KOREA

•Shanghai

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The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is the stan-dard by which all other adventure trips are judged. Its rapids are known throughout the river rafting world: Crystal, Hermit, the legendary Lava River Falls, and many more. But a river trip through the Grand Can-yon is much more than exciting rapids. It’s also the hikes in side canyons to fern grottos, waterfalls, and huge natural amphitheaters, the beautiful beach campsites on the river, the blazing canopy of stars at night, and the shared experience of the ultimate natural history trip with friends and family.

Surely there are few spots on earth that can compare with the Grand Canyon for scenic beauty. But its gran-deur is quite unforgettable from the exciting vantage of a whitewater raft trip. The W&L Traveller has again chartered Grand Canyon Expeditions for an eight-day adventure on the Colorado. Our 37-foot motorized raft is designed for stability and capacity, so you and your family will be completely safe as well as surprisingly comfortable and well cared for. From the river put-

in beach at Lees Ferry below Lake Powell to the take-out pier above Hoover Dam at Lake Mead 240 miles downriver, the trip is perfectly paced to ac-centuate both the thrills and exquisite tranquility of the Canyon. Throughout our trip, knowledgeable guides, steeped in the history of the Canyon, will enhance our appreciation of the highlights.

Again this year, W&L’s Grand Canyon Raft Trip will limited to one or two rafts of 14 passengers each. The expedition will be accom-panied by W&L geology professor Edgar Spencer, who will help us read the rock record in the world’s greatest open textbook on the earth’s history. Participants will need to travel independently to Las Vegas, where our expedition departs by air-conditioned coach early on August 5 for Lees Ferry. We return to Las Vegas for a final banquet on the afternoon of August 12. The package includes all safety equipment, waterproof duffles, and tents. All meals are spe-cially prepared by the Expeditions staff.

Grand Canyon Rafting Expedition

august 5 – 12, 2011

Price: $2,995 from Las VegasOperator: Grand Canyon Expeditions

UTAH

NEV

AD

A

ARIZONA

GRANDCANYON

Colorado River

Diamond Creek

Lake Mead

Lava Falls

Lees Ferry

Lake Powell

Grand Canyon Village

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If you close your eyes, you can almost see it, the blue of the Aegean, the craggy slope rising to the chalky ruin of an ancient temple, and then what was told long ago. The isle of Delos drifted upon the waves—until Apollo and Arte-mis were born there, anchoring the island to the seabed with a column of gold. Deep within the Palace of Knossos, the Minotaur hunted his prey; above it, Daedalus and Ica-rus took wing. And high on Mount Olympia, the deities sat in congress. “These things never happened,” says the writer Sallust, asserting the enduring truth of myth, “but are always.”

For several years, the W&L Traveller has sought a truly dis-tinctive version of the classic voyage to Greece and Tur-key, one that would explore the iconic destinations and

hidden treasures of the Aegean in the company of personally chosen guides and one of W&L’s most esteemed faculty. In collaboration with veteran associates at Travel Dynamics International and Kenan Professor of History emeritus Lamar Cecil, we have developed a truly ex-ceptional experience aboard the 34-guest, private yacht Callisto, exclusively reserved for W&L. Together, we’ll visit several of the legendary sites of ancient Greece and the Aegean, including Delphi, Olympia, Crete, Santorini, Lindos, Ephesus, Delos, and many more. Our signature Aegean cruise will not only survey the ancient world, its major events, values and beliefs, it will place them in the broader context of Western history.

An optional pre-cruise interlude in Athens will give us time to explore the Acropolis and its remarkable, recently-opened museum before we set forth across the wine-dark sea on a voyage that will live in your memory always. We invite you to join us on the beau-tiful Aegean as we explore the birthplace of democ-racy and Western civilization in the congenial and stimulating company of fellow W&L travelers.

Due to an earlier announcement, only two cabins remain.

The Aegean: Voyage to the Islands of the Gods

august 25 – September 4, 2011

Price: from $7,995 from Athens, GreeceOperator: Travel Dynamics International

MACEDONIA

BULGARIA

ALBANIA

GREECETURKEY

TURKEY

MediterraneanSea

AegeanSea

CRETE

SANTORINI

Athens•

MYKONOS

Lindos•

Delphi• Ephesus•

Olympia•

Delos•

Callisto

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Seasoned travelers recall the many pleasures of the French countryside in early autumn: grapes on the vine, mild breez-es, the scent of late flowers, a whiff of fresh baguettes with an irresistible sliver of French cheese. Add to this the reas-suring comfort of inexhaustible local legend and you have a well-chosen destination at the right time of year. Join us as we explore the rustic villages and towns along with many of the renowned sites of the Languedoc, Perigord, the Loire Valley, and Normandy regions of France. This ambitious, but carefully paced itinerary features a thorough introduction to rural France and French history but with the leisure to enjoy the rich traditions of country life as well.

Our journey begins in Toulouse, from which we visit me-dieval Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From Languedoc we travel to Albi, the pink city that was home to the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Sarlat-la-Caneda is

our base in the beautiful Dordogne Valley in Perigord. Here we’ll also visit the Caves at Lascaux II and several villages, including the pilgrimage site of Rocamadour, home of a 12th-century Black Madonna.

In the Loire Valley, we’ll spend two nights in Saumur, a 12th-century town that is one of Eu-rope’s top mushroom producers. From here we’ll visit the elegant French chateau Chenonceau, fa-mous for its tapestries and paintings. Our first stop in Normandy will be Mont-St-Michel, the most visited site in France after Paris. Our time in Normandy would not be complete without tours of Bayeux, Caen, and the D-Day Beaches.

Thereafter, we move on to Honfleur, village of artists, Monet’s home at Giverny, and finally two nights in Paris at the Hotel Chateau Frontenac, with visits to the Louvre and other well known sites as well as free time for independent excursions. A two-night extension in Paris is available. For those fond of France or willing to entertain a new affection for her history, beauty, and cuisine, this is a movable feast.

Our group will be limited to 24 travelers.

A French Odyssey

September 30 – october 14, 2011

Price: $4,995 from New YorkOperator: Odysseys Unlimited

UNITED KINGDOM

SPAIN

Paris•

Toulouse•

BELGIUMGERMANY

LUXEMBOURG

SWITZERLAND

ITALY

English Channel

Bayof

Biscay

ATLANTICOCEAN

Saumur•

Honfleur•Giverny

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FRANCE

Albi•

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

NORMANDY

Carcassone•

Sarlat-la-Caneda•

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Busy people looking for high value, short-term holidays will find more than money or time can purchase in Tuscany. Within Italy, Tuscany seems its own country and Florence its inexhaustible center.

One never tires of Florence—sufficient warning for the first time visitor as well as a justification for return. The city itself extends the impression of a magnificence made venerable by time and artistic achievement. Perhaps no other city on earth advertises its prominence in the world of art quite as well. The abundance of so many masterpieces in one city is almost shame-ful. It is said that 80% of the world’s most famous paintings are located here. What has come to be known as the cradle of the Renaissance might well be understood today as its depository.

Leading our program in Florence will be George Bent, popular W&L art historian and specialist in the Florentine Renaissance. Accommodations for our five-night stay will be the Grand Hotel Ba-glioni, the former residence of the Carrega Bertolini Princes. As with all our Six-Day Getaways, our visit will combine organized touring with ample time for independent exploration. We’ll begin with a survey of Florence’s extraordinary architectural heritage at the Piazzas del Duomo and della Signoria and end with a visit to the Accademia. Indeed, one must carry home a memory of David. Ever watchful, handsome and heroic, Michelangelo’s image of David was adopted

long ago as the symbol of the city. The consummate expression of alertness and grace, he gazes across the centuries ever homeward. Between these visits, we’ll offer an excursion to Chianti and an optional tour of Siena and San Gimignano. But the time is yours to spend however you wish. Our Six-Day Getaways are designed for travelers who enjoy deciding for themselves.

Our departure will be limited to 35 travelers. Please note that roundtrip air from Dulles or JFK Interna-tional is included in the package price. If you would like to join this Getaway, we urge you to inquire soon.

Six-Day Getaway: Florence

november 2 – 8, 2011

Price: from $1,995, from Washington, D.C.Operator: ABC Destinations

ITALY

Florence•

Rome•

Venice•

Siena•

San Gimignano•

Milan•

Turin•

LigurianSea

Adriatic Sea

TyrrhenianSea

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One of the benefits of last summer’s natural histo-ry cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage was the discovery of a truly deluxe expedition ship, the 36-passenger Safari Explorer, We’re pleased to an-nounce a new sailing aboard this wonderful small ship during a special week of its winter season, a journey through the incomparable land- and sea-scapes of the Hawaiian Islands.

Thanksgiving in Hawaii offers a holiday travel opportunity that features a unique way to enjoy one of America’s top vacation destinations. No, we’re not talking crowded hotels and beaches, the hassle of heavy traffic to the usual places. This

educational cruise will discover the hidden Ha-waii through an itinerary that reveals the stunning natural beauty of America’s 50th state. With the all-inclusive Safari Explorer as our home and one of our favorite naturalists as our guide, we’ll ex-plore secluded coves, bays and the pristine islands by foot, kayak, sailboat or motor launch. Along the way, we’ll experience traditional Hawaiian culture and the natural wonders of this tropical paradise, including humpback whales at close range, a stroll to remote waterfalls in the lush Halawa Valley, snorkeling among beautiful underwater sanctuar-ies, and many marvelous vistas of a Hawaii seldom seen by tourists. While learning about the history of the ar-

chipelago, we’ll retrace Captain Cook’s footsteps and visit an active lava flow. We’ll also enjoy an unforgettable Thanksgiving luau on Molokai that combines the exotic flavors of Polynesian cuisine with traditional Thanksgiving fare.

If you’re looking for an unusual family holiday in 2011, or simply a new way to celebrate Thanks-giving, this exclusive W&L departure would make an unforgettable vacation. The balmy Aloha spirit of Hawaii beckons. To reserve the cabin of your choice, you should act quickly.

Thanksgiving in Hawaii: A Small Ship Cruise

november 22 – 29, 2011

Price: from $4,995 from MauiOperator: Orbridge

PACIFICOCEAN

MOLOKAIOAHU

KAUAI

LANAI

HAWAII

MAUI

NIIHAU

KAHOOLAWE

Honolulu•

Kauai Channel

Kaiwi C

hannel

Alenuihaha Channel

Kaulakahi Channel

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

PACIFICOCEAN

Halawa Valley

Safari Explorer

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No other place on earth reveals the ancient world as vividly and profoundly as does Egypt. To behold the pyramids emerging from the haze of dawn at Giza and to contemplate the serene, colossal figures of Ramses II at Abu Simbel is not only to marvel at their state of preservation across some 4,500 years but also to confront something timeless and true about human civiliza-tion. A trip to Egypt is a wondrous discovery of both past and present. Further, to stroll the teeming streets of Cairo in the shadows of minarets and lofty palms and to wander through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar is to move beyond the headlines to encounter a world that is both engaging and enlightening.

This tour of Egypt—W&L’s fifth—combines a cruise on Lake Nasser above Aswan with a tour of the major sites of ancient Egypt in Cairo, Memphis and Sakkara, Luxor, and Aswan. In Cairo, we’ll gaze upon the Sphinx, the Solar Boat, and the Great Pyramids as well as the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamen at

the Egyptian Museum. Memphis and Sakkara present the Alabaster Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Djo-ser, one of the world’s oldest stone structures. In Luxor, we’ll visit the magnificent temples of Luxor and Karnak, then many of the remarkable tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. In Aswan, the exquisite Temple of Philae awaits our transfer by

boat. Along the way, we’ll enjoy severa l other famous temples and tombs, along with many addi-tional highlights.

Veteran travel-ers to Egypt will especially enjoy several new sites now accessible in the ancient lands of Nubia as we continue our journey aboard the elegant 5-star Kasr Ibrim. Our cruise culminates with a pri-vate reception at Abu Simbel. Our principal guide will be the renowned Egyptologist Dr. Tarek Swelim, identified by Newsweek as one of the world’s top five guides. Dr. Swelim served our previous tour and Alumni College program on Egypt in 2005 and 2006.

Egypt and the Upper Nile

February 15 – march 1, 2012

Price: from $4,995 from Cairo Operator: Classic Escapes

LIBY

A

NUBIAN DESERT

EGYPT

ISRA

ELSINAI

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

RED SEA

Cairo•

Giza

Luxor

Aswan

Valley of the Kings and Queens

Sakkara•

Abu Simbel•

Lake Nasser

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Many tours boast of being a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure. None, however, can make better claim than this enlightening and luxuri-ous around-the-world expedition, a private jet journey to 11 of the world’s most treasured cultures and natural wonders. Travelers on this extraordinary odyssey will gain a rare insight into the world’s astonish-ing diversity, traveling on a specially outfitted private jet to the Earth’s distant horizons, including Peru, Easter Island, Samoa, the Great Bar-rier Reef, Angkor Wat, India, Tanzania, Egypt, and Morocco—all of these places with the very best in accommodations and personal at-tention throughout.

In the high Andes, we’ll climb the terraced steps of

fabled Machu Picchu, then, on Easter Island, ponder the mysterious gaze of the moai, the immense stone figures that seem to know worlds of their own. Further into the Pacific, we’ll enjoy the lush tropical island of Samoa for its unspoiled natural beauty and then explore the underwater splendor of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. In Cambodia, we’ll watch the sun rise through Angkor Wat’s astound-ingly beautiful temples. In India, the Taj Mahal, arguably mankind’s most beautiful creation, will fill us with quiet rapture. Thereafter, we’ll fly to Jaipur, the Pink City, for the unique Hawa Mahal—the Palace of Winds. Amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Serengeti, we’ll revel in Africa’s greatest concentration of wildlife and then, in

Egypt, gaze on the Sphinx, timeless in its se-renity before the ancient Pyramids. Finally, in Fez, we’ll end our journey with a sumptuous farewell gala as we marvel at the medieval treasures of Saharan kings.

For 22 days, we’ll travel in the convenience, safety, and comfort of a private jet—a Boeing 757 reconfigured for 78 travelers in VIP-style seating. As we are whisked from one destina-tion to the next, we’ll travel with a world-class team of experts, a professional expedi-tion staff, a physician, and a gourmet chef. Our 2007 and 2008 departures filled quickly, so, by popular demand, we’re pleased to re-prise W&L’s ultimate Grand Tour in 2012.

Around the World by Private Jet

march 15 – april 5, 2012

Price: $64,950 from Orlando, Fla. Operator: TCS & Starquest Expeditions

Orlando, Fla.

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The newest of our Six-Day Getaways, this visit to the grand imperial city of Vienna, Austria, is bound to ap-peal to those with limited time and yet a irrepressible urge to travel. Like our other Getaways, our program in Vienna is remarkably generous for the price. This Get-away includes five nights at the five-star Steigenberg-er Hotel Herrenhof. Located in heart of Vienna, the Steigenberger will be especially convenient for our tours and independent excursions.

Known as the City of Waltzes—“The Blue Danube” comes immediately to mind—Vienna is considered the center of classical music, where Strauss, Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart composed many of their finest pieces. Noted landmarks include the impressive Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, and lavish Schönbrunn

Palace, the preferred residence of the Hapsburgs. In addition to tours of these renowned sites, we’ll enjoy a musical performance by the Vienna Boys Choir in the Brahms Hall of the Musikverein, one of the world’s most beautiful chamber music halls. We’ll also have an opportunity to watch the training of the world famous Lipizzaner horses at the Hofburg Palace, one of the residences favored by Em-press Elizabeth (“Sisi”). Elizabeth, the tragic wife of the Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, will be one of the key figures in our study of the history of Vienna.

In addition to our fine hotel, the package includes two dinners, a welcome reception, and a buffet breakfast daily along with round-trip air from Dulles International or JFK. As

a special bonus, the trip will be escorted by W&L hosts and faculty, who are both fluent in German and well acquainted with the city. Their special knowledge of Vienna and its many museums, galler-ies, restaurants, and other amusements, along with their personal contacts, will be a further resource for travelers look-ing for an insider’s view of Vienna. Places are likely to go fast, so early response is recommended.

Six-Day Getaway: Vienna, Austria

march 20 – 26, 2012

Price: $2,170 from Washington, D.C.Operator: ABC Destinations

AUSTRIA

CZECH REPUBLICGERMANY

SLO

VA

KIA

HUNGARY

SLOVENIAITALY

Vienna •

Salzburg•

CROATIA

Linz•

Graz•

Danube R iver

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Charleston, the latest of our American City Seminar destinations, has a personality that makes it one of the most distinctive cities of the South. Charleston’s history and its many attractions appeal to the sophisticated traveler eager to develop better acquaintance with a city known for its rare combination of beauty, charm, and friendliness. Charleston’s architecture, legendary hospitality, mu-seums, elegant homes and gardens, and excellent cuisine serve to create an ambiance unlike any other city in America.

For our five-day visit, we’ll enjoy accommodations at the luxu-rious French Quarter Inn, an elegant landmark hotel located in the heart of the historic dis-trict. Amenities include compli-

mentary champagne at check-in, a wine and cheese reception and a gourmet continental breakfast daily. Rooms include fireplaces and private balconies. Our hotel is the ideal location for our tours of the city with Denny Stiles, retired Air Force officer, poet, and president of the Original Charleston Walks, considered the best tour company in Charleston.

Depending on arrival times, we’ll begin with an introductory tour of Charleston, followed by our evening reception and a variety of convenient options for dinner. After breakfast on day two, we’ll enjoy a walking tour in the historic district before stopping for lunch at California Dreaming. From here we’ll travel to Magnolia Plantation, where history and naturalist lore combine to offer insights into plantation life before and after the Civil War. Here we’ll have time to see the gardens and explore the grounds by tram. Tonight we’ll have an opportunity to meet with local alums at a Welcome to Charleston W&L alumni reception.

After breakfast on day three, we’ll have a relaxing 30-minute cruise through Charleston’s historic harbor to Fort Sumter. The tour is fully narrated by the National Park Service and explains many points of inter-

est and the major events that led to the outbreak of America’s bloodiest war. French cuisine will be the order of the day with lunch at 39 rue de Jean, a segue for our afternoon at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Free time will follow prior to our special fare-well dinner at a distinctive Charleston restaurant.

Prior to departure or your optional extension, we’ll visit one of Charleston’s historic homes, for, after all, Charleston is famous for its hospitality.

Charleston: Heart and Soul of a City

april 1 – 5, 2012

Price: from $1,995 from Charleston, S.C.Operator: Washington and Lee University

•Historic

Charleston

NorthCharleston

WestAshley

JohnsIsland

JamesIsland

DanielIsland

KiawahIsland

Sullivan’sIsland

SeabrookIsland

ATLANTICOCEAN

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Japan’s dramatic coastlines, volcanic mountain ranges, and misty forests so often depicted in Japanese art reveal a country of extraordinary diversity and natural beauty. The soaring mountains of this island nation’s interior range combined with the proximity of her craggy coast-line create deep valleys with swift rivers and pristine lakes. Scattered throughout the countryside are quiet villages, and yet, within a short distance by high-speed rail, teeming cities rise in steel and neon. Throughout her vast archipelago, Japan is also a country of extreme climates, hot in summer, cold in winter, with spring and fall sweetly mild. But the myriad contrasts of this com-plex nation lie even deeper.

Japan is a nation of revered traditions and cutting-edge technology, a dualism that is distinctively Japanese. Perhaps more than any in-dustr ia l ized

people on earth, the Japanese venerate their past, and with a pi-ety that withstands the frenetic pace of their contemporary world. Their culture endures like a walled garden: Shintoism, Buddhism,

and Confucian-ism thrive just be-yond the boom of capitalism; delicate music, poetry, and painting flourish even within the hum and buzz of a cellular world. How can this be?

In the spring of 2012, we’ll come to know Japan more deeply by exploring some of her most revered national treasures and cultural traditions. Throughout our tour, we’ll enjoy special visits to temples, theaters, museums, ceremonies, and exhi-bitions. Beyond the major centers of Tokyo and Kyoto— polar opposites themselves—our itinerary includes Mt. Fuji- Hakone National Park, Takayama, Kanazawa, with an option-al extension to Hiroshima. W&L’s previous travels to Japan as well as our extensive network of contacts through W&L’s East Asian Studies department will help assure an insider’s perspective on this fascinating country.

Insider’s Japan

april 11 – 23, 2012

Price: $5,195 from Los Angeles or San Francisco, Calif.Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

SOUTHKOREA

JAPAN

Nagasaki

Hiroshima

Tokyo

Kyoto

Yamagata

Akita

Nagano

Sapporo

TakayamaKanazawa

Sea of

Japan

PhilippineSea

MediterraneanSea

NORTHPACIFICOCEAN

EastChina

Sea

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The enthusiastic response to our river cruises over the years has convinced us that we simply must offer one every year. After all, river cruising combines many of the most appealing features of travel: a comfortable hotel, but one that glides effortlessly from one remarkable place to another; convenient access to the heart of the cities and towns along the way; consistent, attentive ser-vice and amenities, without the bother of checking in and out, unpacking and re-packing. And, it must be said, the scenery is al-ways changing.

With that in mind, we’re returning to European waterways in 2012, this time in Holland and Belgium, not only for the beautiful scen-ery of the Low Countries but also for their many historic centers of European culture. Among the highlights of our itinerary will be the grand cities of Amsterdam, Bruges, and Antwerp. But, as we wend our way through the fascinating maze of waterways throughout Holland and Belgium, we’ll also visit such charming antiquities as Volendam and Kinderdijk as well as the impressive Delta Works

flood control project. Included in the tour as value-added features will be the world’s largest flower garden, Keuken-hof Gardens, with their lavish stands of tulips, and Floriade 2012, the magnificent World Horticultural Expo staged once every 10 years in the Netherlands. An optional two-night pre-extension in The Hague is also available.

Our home for the seven-night cruise will be the deluxe MS Amadolce, launched in 2009. Our package includes all

meals, daily s ight-seeing tours, gratuities, and several cultural immersion events and performances included in one very attractive price. Nearly all cabins feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, free en suite internet and email, and the option of queen or twin bed con-figuration. We’ll even have the option of cycling along the waterways as our boat moves from place to place. Like all of our European river cruises, we’ll have an onboard lecture pro-gram presented by select W&L faculty. Also as with previous W&L cruises, space aboard this single departure is likely to fill quickly, so early reservation of the cabin of your choice is recommended.

Holland and Belgium with the Floriade

april 28 – may 6, 2012

Price: from $3,595 from Amsterdam, HollandOperator: Gohagan & Company

NORTHSEA

GERMANY

HOLLAND

BELGIUM

FRANCE

Amsterdam

The Hague

Brussels

BrugesGhent

Antwerp

Volendam

Kinderdijk

MS Amadolce

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It’s not too early to plan a marvelous adventure for yourself and your children or grandchildren in the summer of 2012. Indeed, at any age, part of the pleasure of travel is anticipation. The wonders of the Peru-vian highlands as found in Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca, from the amazing history of the ancient Incas to the colorful culture of those living today high in the Andes, offer much to dream about. After flights to Lima and Cuzco, our journey begins with a two-day visit to the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here, from our base at the delightful Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay, we’ll visit Ollantaytambo, the only living Inca city, where ancient agricultural terraces are still in use today. In the village of Chinchero we’ll visit the weekly market to observe Indian crafts and life-styles. July, 2012,

will begin with a spectacular train ride to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, one of the true wonders of the ancient world. An overnight stay will allow us to explore this beautiful, mysterious place at leisure before returning to Cuzco by train late the next day. The oldest continuously inhabited city in South America, Cuzco was the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. Here, we’ll be able to trace much of that history in the Incas’ massive stone fortress at Sacsayhuaman and sev-eral superb examples of colonial Spanish architecture. Traveling to Puno and Lake Titicaca high in the Andes we’ll visit several picturesque villages along the way, each with its own story and stunning views of the An-

des. Once the most sacred body of water to the Incas, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. Here we’ll see the floating islands of the Uro Indians as well as the remarkable villages of those who live at 12,500 feet elevation. Many other wonders await you, including special plac-es in Lima. Designed specifically for those traveling with children and young adults, this program includes activities and sightseeing opportunities that travelers of any age will find stimulating. So register today. Early registrants have the pleasure of a thorough as well as happy anticipation.

A Family Adventure in Peru

June 28 – July 7, 2012

Price: $5,295 (lower for children) from Lima, PeruOperator: Royal Adventures

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COLOMBIAECUADOR

BRAZIL

PERU

•CuzcoMachu Picchu •

• Pisaq

Ollantaytambo

LakeTit icaca

Lima•

SOUTHPACIFICOCEAN

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W&l sCrapbookComments From 2009 - 2010 traVelers

“I’m sold on the W&L trips. They are an easy way to travel, with a great educa-tional component included. Hope I’m able to do more. My husband, a non traveler, enjoyed himself! That’s the best part of it for me.”

“The warm, sincere, hospitable people from W&L, the ship staff, and our fellow travelers were delightful! The people make all the difference.”

“I cannot say enough good things about your pro-gram—the people, the structure of the tour, the sights, the lectures… I am sorry I cannot be more critical. The value of this trip, as they say in that commer-cial, was priceless. John and I will definitely travel with you again –we’ll look forward to it!”

“The overall concept of trips to the U.S. cities of interest with information and insights provided by local alums is a great idea.”

“My first W&L trip was excel-lent in every way—the leaders, the size, the venue and daily activities and the FOOD! The local W&L hosts who opened their homes provided addition-al insight into life in the city.”

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W&l sCrapbookComments From 2009 - 2010 traVelers

“Great Trip! W&L sets the bar very high, and we greatly appreciate all your attention to details. We look forward to many more encounters.”

“This trip gave us so much more than we had ever hoped for. We saw, experienced, and learned so much, and all with great people.”

“There is much to be said about the affinity concept. My only regret is that this was our first participation in the W&L Traveller program. Looking back, we wish we had discovered it sooner.”

“This trip really broadened

my perspective on Vietnam—beyond the lens of the World Bank. And I found it amazing to be traveling with two Vietnam War veterans, a professor who had taught the W&L course on the War, and a guide who was the son of Ho Chi Minh’s last secretary. The circle of understanding was complete!”

“Ordinarily, I’m not a big fan of group tours, but I learned a huge amount from our guide Semih, and I thor-oughly enjoyed the W&L crowd.

“For me, this six-day getaway was the perfect length of time away and at a very reasonable price. It was well organized, with great accommodations, and an awesome guide!”

additional Travel Program information

goalS and exPecTaTionS: The W&L Traveller Programs are designed to provide exciting and enriching educa-tional travel opportunities to W&L alumni, parents, and friends. All tour participants are expected to enjoy trav-eling as members of a group and as such can anticipate the many advantages of group travel as well as changes, delays, or minor mishaps that may occur in any kind of travel, whether it be group or individual. Our programs are closely managed by Office of Special Programs personnel working in conjunction with tour operators. While management staff will do their best to look after the individual needs of travelers, their principal con-cern, necessarily, will be the welfare of the group as a whole.

Program SelecTion: The W&L Traveller Program is compiled by W&L’s Office of Special Programs from proposals by the finest tour operators specializing in educational travel. Our sponsorship of specific tours means that tour operators have met our criteria of financial responsibility, established reputation, professional staff, efficient operation, and general dependability. In contracting with tour operators, the Office of Special Programs insures that neither Washington and Lee University nor the Office of Special Programs will be held liable for any failure by tour operators to uphold contracted services or to meet the expectations of our travel-ers. In serving W&L travelers, our principal agency is on behalf of our travelers’ realization of the program’s objectives and expectations as advertised.

regiSTraTion: Reservations are now open for 2011 – 2012 tours and are honored in order of receipt. Depos-its, which are requested upon receipt of reservations, indicate your acceptance of the final terms of the tour package. Balance of payment is due upon receipt of final invoice or approximately 60 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified by the tour operator.

Tour coSTS: Dates, schedules, program details, and costs, based on information available and in force by January 1, 2011, are subject to change and revision. Please note that all tour prices are per person based upon double occupancy. Single occupancy is available on a limited basis for each program at a single supplement charge. For singles wishing to share accommodations, we will do our best to make appropriate pairings.

cancellaTionS and refundS: Unless otherwise noted, the initial deposit for all tours is fully refundable up to six months prior to departure. After this time, tour participants are subject to cancellation policies governing the particular trip in which they are enrolled. There are no refunds for unused meals, accommodations, or other included features. Trip cancellation insurance selected by the Office of Special Programs is strongly recommended.

addiTional informaTion: On the above registration form, please check the program(s) for which you would like to have an itinerary and package description and return the form to us. We will respond promptly to your inquiries as we receive them at the Office of Special Programs, W&L, Lexington, VA 24450. If you wish to make your inquiries by phone, please contact Rob Fure or Susie Thompson at (540) 458-8723 or fax (540) 458-8478.

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registration Form

NAME NAME FOR BADGE CLASS YEAR

NAME OF SPOUSE OR COMPANION NAME FOR BADGE

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP

TELEPHONE EMAIL

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS

Space is limited, so early application is encouraged.

Please direct questions to Rob Fure or Susie Thompson, Office of Special Programs / Phone (540) 458-8723

Mail, FAX, or e-mail this form to: Office of Special Programs Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450-2116 FAX: (540) 458-8478 e-mail: spclprog@wlu.edu Web: http://alumnicollege.wlu.edu

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4I would like to enroll in the following vacation seminar(s) of the 2011 W&L Alumni College:

q Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar with David Brooks April 1-2

q The Institute for Honor: Truth in Governing April 29-30

q Edith Wharton and the Age of Innocence June 19-24 q Parallel Lives: Eisenhower and de Gaulle June 26-July 1 q Chopin, Liszt, and the Romantic Age July 3-8

q 1861: Fort Sumter, Secession, and Robert E. Lee July 10-15

q A Family Adventure in Science July 21-24 q Law and Literature Seminar: Chronicle of a Death Foretold Oct. 14-15

Please send me more information about the following W&L Traveller destinations:

q iSrael (3/13 - 25/11) q danube riVer (4/9 - 17/11) q family china (7/9 - 22/11) q grand canyon rafTing (8/5 - 12/11)

q The aegean (8/25 - 9/4/11) q french odySSey (9/30 - 10/14/11) q florence (11/2 - 8/11) q haWaii (11/22 - 29/11) q egyPT (2/15 - 3/1/12) q around The World (3/15 - 4/5/12) q Vienna (3/20 - 26/12) q charleSTon (4/1 - 5/12)

q JaPan (4/11 - 23/12) q holland and belgium (4/28 - 5/6/12) q family Peru (6/28 - 7/7/12)

Please reserve the following place(s): ___ I will be there ___ with my spouse.

Please reserve the following place(s): ___ I will be there ___ with my spouse.

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“I love teaching in the Alumni College. The chance to hearyour colleagues and distinguished outside speakers talk about

their special subject areas, the incentive to read about the largercontext of an area you are interested in, the opportunity to test

your ideas in front of a group of committed adult learners,the excitement of a whole week spent examining a subject

from multiple points of view—all that is a sort of academic dream.But the best part of any Alumni College is the alumni.

What a great group of people, committed to life-long learningand to this university they love so much.

They are the reason we do this.”

—pamela h. simpsOn

ernest williams ii prOFessOr OF art histOry

alumni college adViSory board memberS:

Eva and Cal de Coligny, Jr. ’61Ginny and Page Cranford ’58John and Jane Lee Forster ’90Jessie and Harry Kennedy ’55

Hardin Marion ’55, ’58L Bob Strong, professor of politics, W&L

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