CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS ESCORTED BY STEVE FOLTZ

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1 58-25 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY T: (718) ; (800) F: (718) E: W: Nature & Cultural Journeys for the Discerning Traveler YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN THE CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS ESCORTED BY STEVE FOLTZ ON A BOTANICAL JOURNEY TO VISIT ENGLISH GARDENS & THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW MAY 18 TO 25, 2019

2 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. YOUR CINCINNATI ZOO ESCORT~STEVE FOLTZ, DIRECTOR OF HORTICULTURE AT THE CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN Steve Foltz, Director of Horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, has been with the Zoo for 29 years. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture. Steve teaches the woody landscape plant classes at both Cincinnati State and at the University of Cincinnati and has taught them for the past 25 years. Steve has been a member of the Ohio Plant Selection Committee and is one of the original members of the Theodore Klein Plant Awards Committee in Kentucky since its beginning in Steve is a board member of the International Plant Propagators Society, Eastern Region and was honored with the 2016 Distinguished Contribution Award from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association.

3 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1~SATURDAY~MAY 18 CINCINNATI /EN ROUTE Your adventure begins as you board your overnight flight to London. (Meals Aloft) DAY 2~SUNDAY~MAY 19 LONDON ~ ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GARDEN & CHELSEA PSYCHIC GARDEN This morning finds you arriving in London, ready to begin your garden and flower tour! En route to your hotel, you will visit two gardens. Your first stop is the RHS Garden. Wisley is the historic home of the Royal Horticultural Society and houses one of the largest collections of plants in the world. The gardens delight visitors through every season enjoy swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, unforgettable mixed borders and roses in summer, autumn s bountiful colors and frost-sparkled walks in winter. The gardens offer a plethora of different flowers and other plants to tantalize and excite your senses. To name just a few, the Exotic Garden displays plants that have a tropical look and feel, yet thrive in the British Summer climate, the Trials Field features plants being assessed by the RHS Trials team for the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), and the Orchards Field contains trees producing pears, apples, plums and damson. The famous cathedral-like Glasshouse, which covers an area of 10 tennis courts and rises 40 feet high, is home to the RHS tender plant collection. Entering the Glasshouse is like walking into a jungle tree ferns, tall palms and dazzling flower displays offer a feeling of lushness and drama. As you make your way through this vast space, the environment and climates change gradually, taking you through a world of plants, including many which are difficult to grow, those which are rare and other species labeled endangered. Your next stop is one of London s oldest botanic gardens. Founded in 1673 as an Apothecaries Garden, the Chelsea Psychic Garden is tucked away along the Thames River. Its original purpose was training apprentices in the identification and use of medicinal plants. Today, the gardens contain a unique living collection of around 5,000 different plants within its walls. The Medicinal Garden contains an extended collection of medicinal plants whose uses date back thousands of years, while the Garden of Edible and Useful Plants showcases a diverse collection of productive and functional plants, incorporating both the beautiful and bizarre. In the afternoon, check into your hotel where the balance of day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Overnight at APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (Welcome D)

4 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. DAY 3~MONDAY~MAY 20 BRESSINGHAM & BETH CHATTO GARDENS Alan Bloom, the founder of Bloom Nurseries, began developing the gardens in front of Bressingham Hall in Bloom was devoted to a new concept of using perennials in Island Beds. After a few years abroad, including two in the United States, Bloom returned to develop more specific gardens with one whose primary focus was conifers, heathers, trees and shrubs. Today, Bressingham is a mecca for serious gardeners, with 17 acres of planted gardens containing (at last count) 8,000 species and cultivars of perennials, greases, shrubs, trees, conifers, ferns and bulbs. This is definitely a place to enjoy, dawdle and pick up a few ideas! Continue on to Colchester and the gardens of the renowned garden designer and author Beth Chatto. Beth s is a garden for plant lovers and while it s not the biggest, at around 7 acres, it is beautiful. The focus is on Beth s mantra: Right plant for the right place. What was once an orchard on the Chatto family homestead, the Beth Chatto Gardens are comprised of a varied range of planting sites totaling five acres. This includes dry, sun baked gravel, water and marginal planting, woodland, shady, heavy clay and alpine planting, and now includes the Gravel Garden, Woodland Garden, Water Garden, Long Shady Walk, Reservoir Garden and Scree Garden. Overnight at the APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (B) DAY 4~TUESDAY~MAY 21 MUNSTEAD WOOD GARDENS & WOOLBEDING GARDENS Today s excursion outside London takes you Godalming and the former home of Gertrude Jekyll, the influential British horticulturalist, garden designer, artist and writer, who employed Edwin Lutyens to design the house. Jekyll moved to the land with her mother in 1928 and purchased the Munstead Wood across the road a few years later. Here she developed what is known as her greatest garden creation which you will have the opportunity to explore. Azaleas and Rhododendrons should be in full bloom at this time of year. The second part of your day is spent at the Woolbeding gardens. Wander around the 26 acres of the gardens and stumble upon follies, explore different garden rooms and relax on lawns. This 20th century garden of two halves, with the color-themed garden rooms surrounding the house, plus a landscape garden, is the creation of Sir Simon Sainsbury and his partner Stewart Grimshaw. This evening, enjoy a private dinner at Denbies Wine Estate. Based in Dorking, Surrey, Denbies has been family owned and run for over 30 years. The vineyard was planted in 1986 and has since become the largest wine producer in the United Kingdom, hosting members of the Royal Family, completing historical connections which date back to Prince Albert in Overnight at APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (B,D)

5 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. DAY 5~WEDNESDAY~MAY 22 GRAVETYE MANOR & NYMANS GARDENS Venture into the English countryside to visit Gravetye Manor. The gardens at the manor are considered a very special place and can be regarded amongst the most influential in English gardening history. The manor and gardens were once the home of William Robinson, the father of the English Flower Garden. Today, after a period of disrepair and neglect, Gravetye is a mature, charming and very beautiful garden. The tree line and the masses of naturalized bulbs show Robinsons' genius in a way that only he could have imagined over 100 years ago. The wild garden tumbles down its south facing slopes into the contrasting formal areas of the garden, and wherever you are in the garden there is always a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. Since 2010, a significant restoration has been underway, led by head Gardner Tom Coward, who once worked alongside Fergus Garrett. The focus has been on conserving and re-creating Robinson's work to honor his experimental style of gardening. Your next stop is Nymans Gardens. Now run by the National Trust, development began in the 19th century by the Messel Family. Three generations of the family have cultivated the land, which has yielded many sports, or a part of a plant that shows morphological differences from the rest of the plant. Despite restoration due to damage of the Great Storm of October 1987, Nymans remains a stop on the English garden circuit, as you will find delightful collections of magnolias, camellias, eucryphia and heathers. William Robinson even advised on the herbaceous borders, which are punctuated with topiary, and Arthur Hellyer remarked that it is a collector s garden, yet it also is a designed garden. Overnight at the APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (B)

6 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. DAY 6~THURSDAY~MAY 23 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW The Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society, is the most famous flower show in the British Isles and one the most famous in the world, attracting visitors from almost all continents. The RHS has run a flower show since 1862 and the exhibition moved to its current home in the early 1900 s. Every year, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed with stunning horticultural displays. World renowned gardeners, plant specialists, florists and nurseries come together to show off cutting edge garden designs and inspirational floral exhibits. As you stroll through the show, taking in award winning gardens, you will discover rare flowers and plants, creative floral works of art; spot emerging gardening trends, and browse horticultural products for sale, ranging from gardening gadgets to sculptures and plants. Overnight at APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (B)

7 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. DAY 7~FRIDAY~MAY 24 SISSINGHURST CASTLE AND GARDENS/GREAT DIXTER HOUSE AND GARDENS Vita Sackville-West, the poet and writer, began transforming Sissinghurst Castle in the 1930s with her diplomat and author husband, Harold Nicolson. Harold s architectural planning of the garden rooms, and the colorful, abundant planting in the gardens by Vita, reflect the romance and intimacy of her poems and writings. The garden is designed as a series of 'rooms', each with a different character of color and/or theme. With clipped hedges as walls and many pink brick walls, these rooms are exquisitely planted with flowers. Then head to the Great Dixter, a Tudor house with a famous 20 th century Arts and Crafts garden, which was bought in 1910 by Nathaniel Lloyd, author of books on brickwork and topiary, and was restored by Edwin Lutyens. Nathaniel designed the framework of the garden and it was planted with great flair by his son, Christopher Lloyd, author of many good books on plants and planting. Christopher Lloyd was born at Great Dixter and left the estate to The Great Dixter Trust on his death in Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and reminisce about the marvelous gardens you visited. Overnight at the APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. (B, Farewell D) DAY 8~SATURDAY~MAY 25 LONDON/CINCINNATI Arise this morning and board a motor coach bound for Heathrow airport and your flight home. Along your route, bid London a fond cheerio! (B, Meals Aloft)

8 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. ACCOMMODATIONS: HOTEL AMENITIES Hair dryer Laundry services Restaurant Safe Swimming pool/plunge pool Wi-Fi (in the room or main area) Air condition Fitness center APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL, LONDON Overnight at APEX TEMPLE COURT HOTEL. Apex Temple Court Hotel is the first hotel to be built in one of London s Inns of Court. It is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in London. From here, you can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. All of the 184 rooms have pleasing textiles and woods, clean lines, plenty of space and well-designed bathrooms. Nice touches include non-steam mirrors, desks that convert to dressing tables, free snacks and, in this case, plenty of light coming through windows that open. The hotel's recreational facilities include a fitness center designed for escape and relaxation. A selection of top-class facilities such as free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, 24- hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, and a Club Lounge can be enjoyed at the hotel.

9 you Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENGLAND Participants: Must be able to climb in and out of buses. People need to be willing to rotate seats. Must be able to tolerate walking tours at an easy pace for three or four hours at a time. Should generally be in good health. Your trip includes considerable walking. These conditions may pose problems to participants with particular physical issues and you should always consult your personal physician before embarking on such an adventure. In general, this trip requires: Flexibility and good humor unexpected changes and/or glitches will occur. A spirit of adventure and curiosity. Air Schedules Choosing the best possible air arrangements for our travelers is always a challenge. We work with many airlines that offer the best level of service, routings and value for our programs. While there may indeed be more direct routings available with another airline, the cost of these flights may not be within our allotted budget that allows us to give you the best value possible. If you prefer to purchase your own international air, please feel free to choose the land only rate for this program. The start and the end city for this program is London, England. Upon registration, you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, will be responsible for charges associated with reissuing the ticket.

10 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. INCLUSIONS Superior accommodations as indicated in the itinerary. Breakfast daily, welcome and farewell dinners and all other meals as indicated in itinerary. Chelsea Flower show ticket. Transportation in luxury air-conditioned motor coach. Complimentary bottled water in vehicles during touring. All applicable hotel gratuities and taxes. Specialist guide with a minimum of 10 travelers on the main program. Steve Foltz, will accompany the group with a minimum of 10 travelers. All entry fees per the itinerary. Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallet. Complimentary emergency evacuation coverage. EXCLUSIONS Flight from Cincinnati to London, including U.S. and foreign airport taxes (quoted separately). Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas. No visas are required for England for stays up to 90 days. Excess baggage charges levied by airlines. Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants. Meals and beverages, other than specified. Laundry, other than specified and other items of a personal nature. Personal and baggage insurance. Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above. Please note the itinerary sequence is correct at the time of writing, but is subject to change.

11 Schedules, accommodations, and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE INCLUDING: LONDON, ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GARDEN, CHELSEA PSYCHIC GARDEN, MUNSTEAD WOOD GARDENS, WOOLBEDING GARDENS, CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, GRAVETYE MANOR, NYMANS GARDENS, BRESSINGHAM GARDEN, BETH CHATTO GARDENS, MUNSTEAD WOOD GARDENS, WOOLBEDING GARDENS, SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDENS, GREAT DIXTER HOUSE AND GARDENS. HOSTED BY: CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN ESCORTED BY: STEVE FOLTZ, DIRECTOR OF HORTICULTURE AT THE CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN DATES: MAY 18 TO 25, 2019 COST: PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY LAND PACKAGE ONLY $5,595 PER PERSON MAIN PROGRAM BASED ON 10 TRAVELERS SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT* ESTIMATED INTERNATIONAL AIR FROM CINCINNATI, INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGES & AIRLINE TAXES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) ** $2,695 PER PERSON, ADDITIONAL $1,690 PER PERSON, ADDITIONAL *SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: RATE IS VALID FOR FIRST TWO SINGLE ROOMS BOOKED. IF MORE THAN TWO SINGLE ROOMS, ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY. SINGLES ARE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE BASIS. **ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND BASED ON MINIMUM OF 10 TRAVELERS. TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL TICKETED. IF LESS THAN 10 TRAVELERS, THE FARE WILL INCREASE & GIVEN TO THE TRAVELERS PRIOR TO ISSUING THE TICKETS, APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DEPARTURE CITIES: CINCINNATI (OTHER DEPARTURE CITIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST A T ADDITIONAL COST)

12 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL: REGISTRATION HOW TO BOOK: Fill out and sign the enclosed reservation form and send it, along with the relevant deposit as shown below, to: Classic escapes Inc Queens Blvd., Woodside NY, Upon receipt of your signed reservation form and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive a confirmation notice and invoice from us. PAYMENTS DEPOSIT: A deposit of $1,000 per person must be submitted at the time of booking. Deposits may be paid by check or charged to American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment is due 95 days before departure (February 12, 2019) you will receive a final invoice. Final payment is payable by check or money order ONLY. RATES: Rates are based on the minimum number of guests outlined in this document, plus airfare costs, currency exchange rates and other factors and are subject to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes to make a price adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right to assess a surcharge if the minimum is not met, or if increases are forced upon us by airlines or other partners or because of changes in currency exchange rates. NOT INCLUDED: Cost of passport and visa fees, as well as service charges for obtaining visas; excess baggage charges levied by airlines; laundry and other items of a personal nature; optional travel insurance policy; cost for anything not specifically included in listing above. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: The quoted rate is valid for the first two single rooms booked and on a first-come, first-served basis. If more than two single rooms are needed, an additional supplement will apply. Single accommodations are not guaranteed, but will be provided at additional cost if available (see reservation form for cost.) The single room supplement pays for privacy, not better accommodations. For passengers who are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another tour member, we will do our best to provide a roommate. However, if this is not possible, you will be required to pay the single room supplement prior to your departure from the USA. GRATUITIES AND TAXES: Gratuities for baggage handling, service charges and taxes imposed by hotels, and entrance fees to all points of interest as outlined in the itinerary are included. U.S. and foreign airport taxes are included in air costs. Tips to drivers and naturalist are NOT included. CANCELLATIONS, DEVIATIONS & CHANGES INSURANCE: We recommend travel insurance. Travel insurance can provide financial reimbursement should the unexpected. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour: Up February 12, 2019, $300 per person administrative fee, plus $250 non-refundable deposit given to overseas suppliers. February 13 to March 4, 2019, deposit is forfeited. March 5 to March 14, 2019, less 75% of tour cost. March 14, 2019, no refund is possible. These cancellation fees are also in addition to any fees imposed by airlines. CHANGE FEES: Once you reserve your tour, changes are possible subject to availability of air or land space at the time of request. Should there be any change fees imposed by airlines or ground operators, or additional costs incurred due to availability of any space, this cost will be invoiced to you. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS: We would be happy to make additional travel plans for you, including specially arranged pre- or post-tour extensions different than those that may be offered in conjunction with this tour. A service charge of $150 per person (over and above the cost of the services required) will be assessed. DOCUMENTS PASSPORT & VISAS: The onus is upon the guest to ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited and for the applicable time period, as outlined by the U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov) or by the passport holder s country. Classic Escapes, their staff and their agents cannot be held liable for any visas, etc. not held by the guests, nor for the cost of obtaining visas.

13 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION: Upon receipt of your registration and deposit, we will send a pre-departure packet to you. This packet contains all the information you need to prepare for your tour, including the complete itinerary, packing checklist, required documents, insurance information, etc. FINAL DOCUMENTS: Final documents and tickets will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to departure, provided all monies have been paid in full. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION: Roundtrip, economy-class flights via AMERICAN AIRLINES and/or other IATAN carriers are between CINCINNATI, and the destination city noted in the itinerary. Rates are based on special promotional fares; cancellation fees apply once tickets are issued. Departures from other cities in the USA are possible at additional cost; inquire at the time of reservation. Please note that these promotional fares are subject to 10 passengers traveling together on the same airline routing and itinerary. If this minimum is not met, the special group rates are not applicable and it might become necessary to issue instant purchase tickets earlier than when final payment is due in order to take advantage of airfares that are similar to the group rates. Should this occur, you will be contacted with the details. AIRLINE SEATING: For AMERICAN AIRLINES, we request seats together for the group. All planes are non-smoking. We can request a seating preference on your behalf, however requested seats cannot be guaranteed. Requests should be made in writing no later than 60 days prior to departure. Bulkhead and/or emergency row seats can only be requested at airport check-in on the day of departure. Boarding passes will only be issued at the airport on the day of departure. You may inquire about seat changes during check in, based on availability and is at the sole discretion of airport staff. FREQUENT FLYER MILEAGE: As mentioned, we work primarily with AMERICAN AIRLINES. For a list of the airline s partners, visit Obtain frequent flyer mileage on any of these carriers. Present your frequent flyer card for all flight check-ins and keep the boarding passes until you receive a statement with the mileage credit. TRANSFERS: Roundtrip airport transfers are included in the tour for guests arriving on group flights. If travelers make their own air arrangements, they will be subject to extra transfer fees. TRIP DETAILS ACCOMMODATIONS: You will marvel at the wonderful accommodations provided throughout your tour. All rooms have private bathroom facilities and air conditioning and/or fans. All rates are based on double occupancy. Most rooms are twin-bedded, but king-size beds are occasionally available and should be requested in advance. Accommodations listed in this itinerary are correct at time of writing, but on rare occasions may be substituted for a different property of comparable quality. MEALS: All meals as specified in the itinerary. Please notify us if you have special dietary needs or requests, and we will do our best to accommodate. INOCULATIONS: When it comes to vaccination and disease prevention, we suggest that travelers first review information provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( and then review those details with their personal physicians. WATER: It is always advisable to drink bottled and/or filtered water when traveling overseas. Safe drinking water will be provided to travelers free of charge in the vehicles and during meals. BAGGAGE: On average, international flights from the USA allow one piece of checked luggage, not exceeding 50 pounds; however we always recommend that you check your airline s policy just before departure, as luggage limitations are always subject to change. Despite this weight allowance, we always suggest guests travel light. Also soft-sided duffel bags are ideal for this tour, as they stow best in vehicles and airplanes with limited space. TERMS & CONDITIONS RESPONSIBIITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the aforegoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in its brochure or other literature, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any trip being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel or terminate the guest s booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of

14 Schedules, accommodations and prices are accurate at the time of writing. They are subject to change. the guest, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund. The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he or she has authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the other person included in such a booking and in the event of the failure of any or all of the other persons so included to make payment, the person making the booking shall by his/her signature thereof assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her. PHOTOGRAPHY: The Company reserves the right without further notice to make use of any photograph or film taken on the tour by our photographers without payment or permission. We guarantee that no photographs of a compromising nature will be used. CHANGES TO SCHEDULES: Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules it should be borne in mind that the Company reserves the right and in fact is obliged to occasionally change routes and hotels as dictated by changing conditions. REFUNDS: While the Company uses its best endeavors to ensure that all anticipated accommodation is available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature whatsoever against the Company for a refund either in the whole or part, if any accommodation or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative is not found. If the guest is unable to use any service provided in the itinerary, then there are no refunds due. AIRLINE CLAUSE: The airlines concerned are not to be held liable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyance. The passengers tickets in use by the airline or by other carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers. DELAYS: We cannot be held liable for any delays or additional costs incurred as a result of airlines not running to schedule. If one of our guides is unable to take a trip due to illness, etc. we reserve the right to substitute with another guide. This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the country in which the trip takes place. Classic Escapes act merely as an agent for the operating companies. To the best of our knowledge the itinerary is correct at the time of printing. We cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or changes that may occur after printing. CONSENT: The payment of the deposit OR any other partial payment for a reservation on a trip constitutes consent by all guests covered by that payment to all provisions of the conditions and general information contained in this brochure whether the guest has signed the booking form or not. The terms, under which you agree to take this trip, cannot be changed or amended except in writing signed by an authorized director of the Company. INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents /traveling companions for the duration of their trip. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest s dependents or traveling companions. Please visit the website to obtain enrollment form For any questions you may have on insurance, contact Travel Guard at INCLUDED EMERGENCY EVACUATION COVERAGE: For the convenience of our travelers, Classic Escapes provides a complimentary Medical Insurance Plan during this trip through Travel Guard Group, Inc. This includes: Emergency evacuation insurance up to $100,000. Up to $25,000 medical expense and up to $500 dental expense coverage subject to the terms and limitations of the insurance policy. 24-hour worldwide travel and medical assistance. Please click here to view complete coverage of details. ype=prod_plan_doc

15 HELP US GO GREEN Dear Traveler, In an effort to help protect our planet, Classic Escapes has begun the transition of becoming paperless. We need your help getting there! Did you know? Recycling one ton of paper saves 20 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, three cubic yards of landfill space, 60 pounds of air pollutants, and saves enough energy to power the average home for six months Please indicate in the chart below whether or not you prefer to receive paperless correspondence from us all you need to do is put a check under the green symbol for yes or a check under the NO for no. Simply fax or your responses to reservations@classicescapes.com! You Will Receive The Following Items For Your Program: NO Welcome Letter Preliminary Materials prelude packet and invoice Reminder Invoice with balance due Paid-in-Full Invoice Final Documents species list, journal and final booklet Your Name: Address: Trip Tour Code 19EUZ0518/Cincy Together we can make the world a better place! Thank you for your support,

16 RESERVATION FORM: Cincinnati Zoo ~ Chelsea Flower Show 19EUZ0518/CINCY Enclosed is my deposit for $ ($1,000 per person) to hold place(s) on the Chelsea Flower Show tour departing on May 18, Cost is $5,595 per person, double occupancy, land only. Additional international air from Cincinnati is $1,690. (Subject to change). Final payment due date is: February 17, 2019 Please make check payable to CLASSIC ESCAPES and mail to Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY OR Charge deposit to: MasterCard Visa American Express Discover (Credit Card Authorization form needs to be completed and returned to Classic Escapes via mail or fax to ) Deposits can be made by credit card; however, all final payments are required to be made by check or money order only. 1) NAME (As appears on passport): Mr. Mrs. Ms. Passport No. Expiration Date 2) NAME (As appears on passport): Mr. Mrs. Ms. Passport No. Expiration Date NAME FOR NAME BADGE IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1) 2) STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONES: HOME: ( ) OFFICE: ( ) MOBILE: ( ) ADDRESS: FAX: ( ) A copy of your passport must accompany this form to confirm reservation. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form, passport copy and deposit we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the tour. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return of your trip and have two consecutive blank pages in the visa section. I certify that I have not recently been treated for, nor am I aware of any physical or other condition or liability that would create a hazard to myself or the other members of this tour. The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: ONE TWO Beds (Make one selection only) I am sharing with (form sent separately) I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if Cincinnati Zoo or the tour operator cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single-room supplement amount. I prefer to share with: Smoker Nonsmoker I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of $TBA Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Cincinnati via AMERICAN AIRLINES. Please make domestic round-trip air reservations for me from my home city: to connect with the group flights and let me know the additional cost. Please send me information on air upgrades for: Business/First Class (only one class business/first exists) Airline Seating Preference Aisle Window Frequent Flier # **We can request a seating preference on your behalf, however this is only a request and NOT guaranteed, as some seating assignments may be airport check-in only. Requests should be made in writing no later than 60 days prior to departure. Bulkhead and/or emergency row seats can only be requested at airport check-in on the day of departure. Also note that even if we do obtain your preferred seat, it is not guaranteed that the seat will be provided during check-in as there might be equipment changes that nullify our selection. The special rates negotiated by Classic Escapes are not upgradable. All rates quoted are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of February 2, 2018, and are subject to change. Refund of deposit is less any cancellation charges levied in accordance with the policy outlined in the accompanying Conditions of Travel. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU OBTAIN TRAVEL INSURANCE. RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO TOUR CONDITIONS AND WILL BE CONFIRMED ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED FORM SIGNED BY THE TOUR PARTICIPANT(S). SIGNATURE: DATE: SIGNATURE: DATE: CLASSIC ESCAPES INC Queens Blvd.

17 Woodside, NY We recommend that you keep a copy of your selections as noted above for your records

18 CINCINNATI ZOO CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW MAY 18 TO 25, Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY T: (718) ; (800) F: (718) E: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION Please Note: If you wish to charge your deposit to Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, this authorization form MUST be completed and returned to us along with your reservation form before we can process your application. I authorize (Classic Escapes Inc.) to charge my VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMEX listed below: Name appearing on credit card Card number Card Verification Number* Expiration date Card Type Billing address of credit card Amount of transaction Services rendered/items purchased Phone number Signature Date *How To Locate Your Card Verification Number: (Visa, MasterCard, Discover: Locate the credit card number on the back of the card above the signature box. Enter the 3- digit number which follows the credit card number. American Express: Enter the 4-digit number found directly above and to the right of the credit card number.) I understand that all rates quoted for this tour on which I m making a payment are based on tariffs and value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect as of February 2, 2018, and are subject to change. Deposit is refundable up to 95 days prior to departure, less $300 administrative fee see cancellation penalties applicable as outlined on Conditions of Travel. The per person cancellation penalties are repeated below. Up February 12, 2019, $300 per person administrative fee, plus $250 non-refundable deposit given to overseas suppliers. February 13 to March 4, 2019, deposit is forfeited. March 5 to March 14, 2019, less 75% of tour cost. March 14, 2019, no refund is possible. PLEASE NOTE: At times, our bank requires photocopy of credit card (both sides) and driver s license or document showing signature of cardholder, in order to process the charge. While it is not required at this time that you include these materials with your deposit, if our bank requests it, we will contact you for these copies.