Around the World by Private Jet
An Exploration of the World's Greatest
Treasures & Legendary Places
February 2-25, 2009

Dear Traveler,

Join us for an extraordinary 24-day journey around the world by private jet, to explore the most treasured and legendary places on Earth–places that have inspired and captured the imagination of humankind for centuries.

Climb the terraced steps and touch the seamless walls of the ancient Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. Feel the protective gaze of the Easter Island moai statues. Bask in the radiant beauty of lush tropical Samoa. Immerse yourself in the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. Welcome the sun among Angkor Wat's astoundingly beautiful temples and watch it set amid Africa's greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. Take in awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas from Lhasa's Potala Palace. Stand enthralled before the majesty of the Taj Mahal. Come face-to-face with the mysterious Sphinx in the company of the ancient Pyramids. Savor the exotic scents of spices and foods in the souks of Fez.

Your experience in these enchanting lands will be enhanced by the comfort and convenience of our specially-configured Boeing 757 private jet, which will whisk you in style from one destination to the next. Accompanying you will be renowned scholars Jack Daulton and Professor Gilles Allard, among others. Also, a top-notch expedition staff, including a dedicated physician, will travel with you. As each day's adventures draw to a close, delight in lavish banquets accompanied by traditional entertainment at some of our destinations, and unwind in the world's finest accomodations.

To learn more about this expedition or to make a reservation, please call the alumni office at 800-742-3258 or 713-348-4678. I hope you will join Rice Alumni and friends for what promises to be an experience of a lifetime.

Sincerely,


Ann Peterson '86
Executive Director
Association of Rice Alumni
Rice University

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