Come Join Us and Cruise the Blue Danube

Autumn In the Wine Region of France

2008

Dear Quilting Friends,

We are very excited to be offering you the chance to join us on our sixth quilting cruise. Each one has been wonderful and this one promises to be the best yet - a delight for all your senses. Just imagine the relaxed feeling of floating along the Soane & Rhone rivers; the smell of the lavender along the hills of Provence; the taste of fine French wines and gourmet cuisine; the sight of the Roman ruins in Vienne and Arles and the sound of bells from many ancient cathedrals. Now add the fun and friendship of quilters and the excellent attention and care we’ve experienced with Viking River Cruises and you have embraced our next adventure.

This is one of Viking’s most popular trips and we will be sailing at the peak of wine season through a world renowned wine region! Viking has consistently surpassed our expectations in providing us the best experience possible. Here are just a few of the reasons we’re traveling with them again:

* No crowds – the riverboat has 75 outside staterooms and each has a window

* Unpack only once and let this relaxing riverboat take you to many charming and fascinating destinations.

* Shore excursions are included in the price! This is quite an additional expense on other cruises

* Excellent regional cuisine along with American options are available, so all tastes will be satisfied

* Beautiful, clean and comfortable surroundings

We are so excited to be able to take you along on this fantasy adventure. Just think of this from a quilter’s point of view: each vista will be inspiration for that next quilt, plus we can explore shops not only for fabrics, but wonderful European laces and embellishments to add just the right touch to our creations. We will once again be teaching projects aboard the ship while floating down the river. We will not require sewing machines, but will enjoy hand stitching, beading and embellishing. Quilt sessions on board are optional. Non-quilters are welcome on this adventure of a lifetime also!

Come taste the wines, walk the cobbled streets, savor the food, visit the papal palace, feed your creative soul and see for yourself why this is Viking’s most popular destination. Please invite a friend and contact Peggy today to book this cruise of a lifetime (800 945 3039 or peggyandersen@ameritech.net.)!

Wendy & Chris

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Itinerary

September 13 to September 21, 2008

Sat. September 13: Depart the USA

Overnight flight to France.

Sun. September 14: Avignon

Arrive today at the airport in Marseille, France and transfer to your floating hotel, the Viking Burgundy

Mon. September 15: Avignon

Walking tour, Palace of the Popes and free time; optional Chateauneuf-du-Pape tour

Tues. September 16: Arles

Walking tour and free time

Wed. September 17: Tournon and Viviers

Tain L’Hermitage excursion in Tournon, evening walking tour in Viviers

Thurs. September 18:Vienne and Lyon

Walking tour, mini train in Vienne and free time in Lyon

Fri. September 19: Lyon

Motorcoach excursion, walking tour and free time

Sat. September 20:Beaune

Hotel Dieu excursion, Burgundy wine tour and free time

Sun. September 21: Chalon

Arrival in Chalon today and transfer to the airport in Paris for your flight back home.

All this is included in your cruise:

· Roundtrip airfare to France from Chicago - arrive Marseille, return Paris. Includes taxes and fuel surcharges. Other gateways are available, please inquire for pricing.

· Airport transfers to and from the riverboat

· 8 day cruise, in an outside stateroom onboard the deluxe Viking Burgundy. Port charges, fuel surcharges and taxes included.

· All meals onboard: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and

7 dinners

· Welcome cocktail reception and dinner

· Captain’s farewell dinner

· 7 guided tours

· Private motorcoach for excursions

· Old world highlights: Port lectures, French wine making demonstration, and French food demonstration

· Special quilting workshops with Chris Kirsch and Wendy Rieves

Not included in your cruise:

· Meals and sightseeing not specified above

· Items of a personal nature

· Alcoholic beverages

· Gratuities

· Transportation to and from O’Hare airport

Prices are per person and are based on two people sharing a cabin:

CategoryE

$3,899.00 Lower deck, standard stateroom with small window, 120 sq. ft

Category D

$4,349.00 Forward on main deck, standard stateroom with large window, 120 sq.ft.

Category C

$4,549.00 Main deck, standard stateroom with large window, 120 sq.ft.

Category B

$4,749.00 Middle deck, deluxe stateroom with large window that opens, 151 sq.ft.

Category A

$4,849.00 Upper deck, deluxe stateroom with large window that opens, 151 sq.ft

· A deposit of $680.00 is required at time of booking

· Final Payment is due by May 23, 2008 – if not taking Early Booking Discount

· Travel Insurance is available and is highly recommended. Wise travelers recognize the need to protect their health, personal belongings and travel investment. Travel Insurance, once purchased, has a non-refundable premium. Please ask for details.

· Please be aware that Viking Burgundy does not have an elevator to all floors, and there are small stairways between decks. The daily shore excursions include walking.

· A valid US passport is required for travel to France. Passports must be valid for a period of at least 6 months after the end date of trip.

Contact Peggy Andersen today at peggyandersen@ameritech.net or 800 945 3039 to book this exciting river cruise in France.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing. For all air-inclusive packages canceled after issuance of an airline ticket, the air portion of the refund, if any, will be processed only after the return of airline ticket. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received prior to departure up to the scheduled time of departure.

*A $50.00 processing fee will be added to the above cancellation charges.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL: This is not an offer or contract. Your attention is specifically directed to the terms set forth in the Viking River Cruises literature. The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Group and their affiliated companies, officers, employees, and agents disclaim all liability for personal injury or property damage to any person in connection with the trip. Carlson Wagonlit Travel is an independent contractor that arranges travel-related services for individuals, tours and group travel. Carlson Wagonlit Travel is not an agent of the customer or for those providing travel services, and does not in any manner directly provide accommodations, transportation, meals or other travel related services. Carlson Wagonlit Travel shall not be liable for delayed departure, missed carrier connections, termination of service, lost or delayed luggage /equipment, changes in fares, rates, itineraries or for the cancellation of reservations which are beyond its control and without notice. Carlson Wagonlit Travel reserves the right to decline, accept, retain any person as a member of this group package at any time, for any reason whatsoever. All passengers and agents hereby release and hold harmless all listed parties and agrees to these terms as a condition of participation.

Presented By

Peggy Andersen

and

Carlson Wagonlit Travel-Journeys

139 East Wisconsin Avenue

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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