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Before You Go There are bound to be questions when travelling. Information on everything from weather to internet connections can be found below. Inclusive Prices Cruise Prices Cruise prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All riverboat and hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, port charges, land excursions, admissions, entertainment, special dinners, wine with dinner and all-day soft drinks while on the riverboat, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of the Tauck Directors, the Tauck Cruise Director, hotel and ship staff, and local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris-Orly Airport or Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle, or Gare de Lyon Train Stations, to Paris – The InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your tour. If you join the cruise in Lyon transportation is included from Lyon Train Station to the riverboat, provided you have furnished us with accurate arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your cruise. If you are arriving into another local train station you will need to take a taxi to the hotel and retain a receipt from the driver to give to your tour director for reimbursement. Transportation from the riverboat to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport or Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu or Perrache train stations is also included when you disembark the riverboat. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests. Hotel and Riverboat Accommodations The cruise price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. If you request an adjacent, adjoining or connecting room, we will try to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee such accommodations will be available. Please note that a hotel may define "adjacent" as "located across the hall". Children under the age of 18 must be booked in a room or cabin with at least one adult. The riverboat accommodates only 118 guests. Your well-appointed, outside-facing cabin is equipped with a plasma television, mini-bar, radio, international direct-dial telephone, safe and hair dryer. Your cabin also features adjustable air-conditioning and a bathroom with shower en suite. Most cabins have two twin beds that may be separated or combined. Triple accommodations are only available in Category 7 on this cruise. Quadruple accommodations are not available. Other riverboat facilities include: lounge with a panoramic bar and dance floor; spacious restaurant that can accommodate all guests in one seating; large sun deck with deck chairs; a whirlpool; library; an exercise room features stationary bicycles and treadmills; and small boutique. Tauck Director Your cruise employs one Tauck Director for every 40 guests and one Tauck Cruise Director who will remain with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck. Meals Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. On board the riverboat, an ample buffet breakfast, both hot and cold, is served in the spacious restaurant. At lunch, you are presented with a choice of entrée with several courses or a delicious buffet. Pre-selected international wines and beers are available with lunch and dinner. Please let us know about your special dietary requirements when booking your cruise, as we will be pleased to meet your special dietary requirements whenever possible. All guests with special dietary requirements will have the opportunity to meet with the Maitre d' to make certain their needs will be met. Kosher meals are not available. Complimentary all-day soft drinks, coffee and tea service, cookies and fruit are available in the Lido Bar. A continental breakfast of muffins, pastries, fruit and yogurt is served here daily, as well as a light lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks. All guests may order complimentary snack baskets to their room. Room service breakfast is complimentary for Category 7 cabins.The legal drinking age aboard the riverboat is 21 years old. Gratuities Included All customary gratuities for the hotel and ship staff, local guides and drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director are included. Luggage Handling and Restrictions Checked Luggage – General Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm). Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences. Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home! Carry-on Luggage - General Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc. For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel. No Options Sold Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you. Travel Documents Required If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into France. You do not need a visa for the short duration of this journey. If you are a citizen of another country internationally, you should contact a French consulate or embassy to determine what travel documentation is required. Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation. You will be issued a boarding card for the riverboat, which you must present before embarking the ship in each port. This security measure also ensures that only Tauck guests are permitted onboard. We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen. Not Included Transportation Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the cruise cost. Train and airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with a Tauck Reservations Sales Consultant or your travel agent when you book your cruise. Luggage Responsibility Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, riverboat, airline, train and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information. Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you: Pack at least one change of clothing in your carry-on bag Split your items between your suitcase and a traveling companion's suitcase Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at check-in Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses. Personal Expenses Personal Expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning (at hotels), airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport or train station transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant. Preparing to Go Journey Start and End Times The journey begins at 6:00 PM in Paris – at the InterContinental Le Grand Hotel on the first day of the tour. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the cruise on time. The journey ends after breakfast on the riverboat on the last day of the cruise. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information. Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility We pledge to make every effort to operate all cruises as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication. Holiday and Museum Closures Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia.org to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here. Photography On Tour Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for print, Internet and other promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour. Membership Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the cruise of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the cruise. ATM and Credit Cards We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on this cruise to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen. Cell Phone Usage We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing with your fellow guests, and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others. Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to France. Health and Activity To enjoy this cruise, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. The ms Swiss Emerald has four decks: Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sun. The elevator runs between the Diamond Deck and the Dining room, which includes stops at the Lounge and the Ruby Deck. There is no chair lift between any of the decks. On the Emerald deck, you will find a Fitness & Massage Center on board. The Fitness Center is complimentary and includes a limited variety of fitness equipment such as treadmills, stationary cycling machines and free weights. Massages are available for a fee in a private room off of the Fitness center. The water on board the ship is potable and complimentary bottled water is placed in your cabin each day. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches. Smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, restaurant, lounge or any other interior space. PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons. Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor onboard the riverboat. In case of emergency, we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance. If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly. The ms Swiss Emerald is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour. If you are a resident of the U.S., please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here. If you are a resident of another country, please contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit. Additional Information Cruise Regulations International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to us prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to us as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Once you board the riverboat, your passport will be held by the purser temporarily to make copies. Travel With Children Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation. Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels. There are no babysitting services available on the riverboat. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services. Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety during the cruise. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling. Special Travel Documentation for Children Authorization for Travel If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful. Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy. Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child. Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey. We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child. Airline Security Measures If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport. If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information. For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here. If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport. Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times. What to Pack Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site. Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck-provided dinner. When dining on your own, you may choose to dine at a restaurant that may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear. Valet laundry service is available at the hotel and on the riverboat for a fee. There is no valet dry cleaning available on the riverboat. Ironing facilities are available on the riverboat by request to the front desk. Category 7 cabins feature their own irons and ironing boards. We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed. No medications are sold on board the riverboat. We suggest that you pack the following items your journey: Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts An optional jacket and tie for men Casually elegant evening wear for ladies Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat Swimwear for the whirlpools on the riverboat; neither the hotel nor the ms Swiss Emerald as a swimming pool Gym wear A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night Binoculars (7x50 preferably) Insect repellent Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and/or plenty of film Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in Battery-operated travel alarm clock Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella Zipper-lock bags Daypack for camera equipment Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route Copies of your travel documents to be secured in the safe in your hotel room or cabin Upon Arrival... Air Conditioning The InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, ms Swiss Emerald and the motor coaches are air conditioned for your comfort. Please note that in Europe, air conditioning in hotels should be considered as a climate-control system; most have three settings for the fan, plus a "cool" setting. Very few of the European systems actually have a temperature setting. In general, the amount of cool air that is produced from a European air-conditioning system may be less than what you may have in your own home. Currency and Exchange Rates Currency and Exchange Rates – All shipboard accounts may be settled using Euro, American Express, MasterCard or Visa. To obtain the most current exchange rates for all national currencies, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to oanda.com by clicking here. The ms Swiss Emerald does not have a currency exchange counter. The InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel does have a currency exchange counter. Customs and Tax-Free Shopping Each country we visit has its own customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here. If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them home with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go. If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return. Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop. Electrical Current France has 230 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodates standard European plugs with two round prongs. Each riverboat cabin has three 110 V outlet to accommodate U.S. standard plugs. All other outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodate standard European plugs with two round prongs. To use these outlets you may need to bring the appropriate adapters and converters. The riverboat has a few adapters available for rent. Internet Access Complimentary internet service and WIFI are available for your use while traveling on board the riverboat. You will need to use a password provided by the front desk to access the wireless internet service for your own laptop. You may also use a stationary computer located in the Lido Bar or you may borrow a laptop from the front desk. PLEASE NOTE: Internet access is made possible by means of cellular service, and reception is impacted by several factors such as weather patterns, signal strength and the ship's location. Some email providers such as AOL, Comcast, and Bellsouth may not be available along the river. Internet reception is poor while in locks and may not be available at certain locations along your route. Your patience and understanding regarding connectivity limitations are appreciated. Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed. Time Zones To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to timeanddate.com by clicking here. Elevation The maximum land elevation on this tour is approximately 925 ft (282 m). Weather The south of France has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Strong winds, known as the Mistral, can occur in the Côte d'Azur, Provence, particularly in winter and spring. Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. From April through October, the average high temperature in Paris ranges from 60 to 80˚F (16 to 27˚C) and the average low temperature ranges from 50 to 70˚F (10 to 21˚C). In Arles the averages are 5 to 10˚F (2 to 5˚C) higher. To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here. Average Temperature Paris, France Lyon, France Month Hi/Lo ºF Hi/Lo ºC Hi/Lo ºF Hi/Lo ºC January 44 / 36 7 / 2 42 / 33 6 / 0 February 47 / 37 8 / 3 46 / 34 8 / 1 March 53 / 41 12 / 5 55 / 39 13 / 4 April 58 / 44 14 / 7 60 / 43 15 / 6 May 66 / 51 19 / 11 68 / 51 20 / 10 June 71 / 56 22 / 13 75 / 56 24 / 14 July 76 / 60 24 / 16 80 / 60 27 / 16 August 76 / 60 24 / 16 80 / 60 27 / 16 September 69 / 54 21 / 12 72 / 54 22 / 12 October 60 / 49 16 / 9 63 / 49 17 / 9 November 51 / 41 11 / 5 50 / 39 10 / 4 December 46 / 38 8 / 3 44 / 35 7 / 2 Avignon, France Arles, France Month Hi/Lo ºF Hi/Lo ºC Hi/Lo ºF Hi/Lo ºC January 49 / 36 10 / 2 52 / 37 11 / 3 February 53 / 37 12 / 3 54 / 38 12 / 3 March 60 / 42 16 / 6 61 / 43 16 / 6 April 65 / 46 18 / 8 65 / 47 18 / 8 May 73 / 53 23 / 12 73 / 54 23 / 12 June 81 / 60 27 / 15 81 / 60 27 / 16 July 87 / 64 30 / 18 88 / 66 31 / 19 August 86 / 64 30 / 18 87 / 65 31 / 18 September 77 / 58 25 / 14 78 / 59 26 / 15 October 68 / 52 20 / 11 69 / 53 21 / 12 November 56 / 42 13 / 6 58 / 44 14 / 7 December 50 / 38 10 / 3 53 / 40 12 / 4 Average Rainfall Paris, France Lyon, France Month Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters January 2.2 56 1.5 38 February 1.8 46 1.4 34 March 1.4 35 1.3 33 April 1.7 42 2.4 60 May 2.2 57 2.3 60 June 2.1 54 2.0 51 July 2.3 59 1.8 45 August 2.5 64 2.0 50 September 2.2 55 2.6 65 October 2 50 3.3 83 November 2 21 2.7 68 December 2 50 1.7 43 Avignon, France Arles, France Month Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters January 1.4 37 2.2 56 February 0.9 23 1.3 33 March 1.0 25 0.9 23 April 1.9 48 1.9 49 May 1.8 46 1.4 36 June 1.0 25 1.2 31 July 0.8 21 1 26 August 1.2 29 1.4 34 September 2.6 66 2.6 66 October 2.4 60 2.7 70 November 2.1 53 2.3 58 December 1.3 34 1.6 41 Book This Trip Have Information Ready To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us: Tour Name and Departure Date Desired Traveler Name(s): Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license. Traveler's Address(es) Traveler's Phone Number(s) Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s). Interest in purchasing Tauck's Travel Protection Product (see below). Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends Interest in our specially negotiated airfares. For Reservations Call For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today! Tauck Reservation Sales Counselors are available: Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time) Deposit Date Deposit Date Upon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a "Deposit Due Date," by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $800 per person. 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By Rebecca Fehlig the National Director, Field & Chapter Development
So my friends who don't run hear that I've completed 6 marathons and usually say, "wow, you must be in really great shape." Or "I could never do that." And those who have run with me know my response is very appropriately, "nah, I just run slow."
Sunday morning I stood huddled in my corral waiting for the anthem to kick off a 26.2 journey will thousands of fellow runners in beautiful downtown Phoenix. As I waited in my goodwill warm up throw-aways, I looked behind me curious how many more corrals were behind me. That's when it hit home….I was in the last corral. You see, runners are assigned to a corral based on their estimated finish time. In other words, they want to make sure the slow runners down get trampled by the clock watching, Boston seeking athletes. As I continued to size my fellow corral 7ers up and down since I know we'd be spending quite some time (5 hours actually) together, I started to get sentimental about how much I enjoy this group. Don't get me wrong, I sincerely admire the stamina and focus it takes to earn a spot in the front corrals. But I personally never felt the joy from watching a clock as my gauge on a meaningful running experience.
If you hang out in corral 7 you'll see a group that is competitive, but I suspect we don't strike you as the typical long distance runner. And I strongly suspect most, like me, are there for a much higher purpose that their clock time. My corral mates are definitely a more 'mature' crowd. Many are recovering from a variety of injuries, some actually quite serious. And quite a few of us are there because we are not particularly good runners, but we want to support a cause ad agreeing to run 26.2 miles is an easy way to show your dedication for a charity and raise funds to support it. Around me are tribute signs for Cancer, MS, Leukemia & Lymphoma. This is my crowd. I run for autism…and more specifically, I run for Autism Speaks.
I cannot express how powerful and uniting a marathon is amongst runners. And when you display your passion to support a mission through a sport, well, we runners just can't help but start talking and sharing throughout the 26.2 mile trek. The upside to having a slow race is you just have more time to spread awareness amongst thousands of new running friends. And when they see the blue puzzle piece on my shirt, many inquire
I suspect the charity runners in corral 7 chose there marathons as their distance of choice for another reason beyond fundraising. For this distance does something to your mind, body and spirit that you cannot identify with until you get to mile 24. For some the infamous 'wall' is mile 20. My struggle begins at 24. Mile 24 is my wall, or more appropriately, it is my meltdown.
If you are in the autism community, the term 'meltdown' is a familiar term. Often confused with a tantrum to those who are not familiar, an actual meltdown, if you ask any parent, is much more serious. When I think of what a person with autism must experience mentally when a meltdown strikes, the following comes to mind: last resort, irritated, uncomfortable, stuck, frustrated, help me, I can't, stop.
Now please understand that I don't intent to diminish the severity and spectrum of this neurological disorder by comparing it to a race. But in my attempt to understand those Autism Speaks serves, I can only identify with the 'meltdown' that I experience at mile 24.
"But there are only 2 miles left. Buck up and just get through it." Yes- that is what I think my logical reaction should be at this point, but when your body is depleted, your mind does not always cooperate. In fact, mine searches for an escape. My escape includes me romanticizing the idea if the medics taking me away on a stretcher, sharing some colorful 4 letter words, and a few times…even tears. (I am thankful that mile 24 has few photographers. For as many a fellow runner and obviously a fellow fan of Tom Hank's League of their Own, have shared, "There's no crying in running.")
Training for and the race itself can be hard on your body, especially as I zone in on the "40 and 49" age category, yet it is essential for my mental health. Before each race, I go in knowing it may be my last. And I always go into it with every intention of being 'meltdown-free'. I suspect my fellow corral 7ers are thinking about the pain felt at their miles 24 as a way to connect to loved ones' or their own challenges-be it fighting cancer, MS or autism.
Getting to mile 25…that is the key. Just as individuals with special needs have their own desired outcomes unique to their abilities, getting to mile 25 is mine. For once that hurdle of mile 24 is behind me, mile 25 is the light at the end of the tunnel. My spirits lift, my posture improves and my pace increases. "I got through Mile 24…I can do this!" I don't know if this is how someone with autism feels when they avoid or maybe just survive a meltdown, but I'd like to believe at the end of it, they come out feeling a tinge of hope.
In fact, I imagine the reason my fellow corral 7ers decided to run in Phoenix with me last Sunday was for that one reason…Hope.
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"Autism is like running a marathon, it isn't a sprint. Patience, focus, persistence and advocacy are the keys to providing our children a brighter future than today." – Pat Kemp
February 11, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Thank you, Rebecca for it was just this morning on a winter run that I had the thought, "I've run one marathon, do I need to do another?". Obviously, after reading your article the answer is a big fat "yes!"
I am every bit the runner that you described yourself to be. Corral seven, 47, and with a 5+ hour marathon time. My breakdown came at mile 22. Bloody from a dash in the pucker brushes and crying, I was lifted up when the women at the aide station commented on my autism t shirt that I was wearing and thanked me, saying that I was an inspiration to her. Ha! Little does she know the mighty tons of inspiration that I got from her just at the right time. Just as reading your article did for me today.-
February 16, 2012 at 11:00 am
So what marathon did you run and what is next for you? I need to pick one soon so I can get off the couch and start training again :)
February 16, 2012 at 1:05 pm
The marathon that I ran was the Cape Ann Marathon. The course ran from Rockport Mass to Gloucester and back. I actually ran it in 6:17. The next one that I am planning for will be the Maine Marathon in Oct. Now that I know what to expect, I will be much better trained for it. (Ha!)


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New VP of Interactive Services Helps Clients Identify Today What Will Drive Results Tomorrow
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Winning Press Release Revived Donations To Shoes That Fit DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 14, 2013) — Strategic America (SA) has won a national 2013 PR News Nonprofit PR Award for its press release promoting the donation needs and mission of the central Iowa Shoes That Fit program. PR News announced the award at its 2013… Read more »
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"Levi Johnston Is Trash (no offense, trash)"
If Sarah Palin had been a Democrat, no show more credible than Jerry Springer would be giving Levi Johnston a chance to spread scurrilous gossip about her.
Why would they? Levi Johnston is a 19-year-old high school drop out whose mother is in jail for selling Oxycontin. Johnston's sister Mercede? She got her pockets filled by the trashy Star magazine to talk about the Palin family. Read that description of the Johnston family and you tell me that you'd trust any of them to so much as mind the till at your child's lemonade stand for five minutes.
Setting that aside, Levi Johnston isn't Sarah Palin's friend, her husband, her business partner, her adviser, or even a staffer. To the contrary, he's a 19-year-old kid who got to spend a little time around the family and their daughter. Do you really think Sarah Palin is spilling her deepest darkest secrets in front of Levi? Do you think she'd talk about divorcing her husband in front of him? Do you think she'd call her son a "retard" in his presence? Common sense says "no."
Of course, anything's possible and common sense isn't always common. But, if someone's lying, who do you think it's more likely to be? The woman who knowingly chose to have and raise a child with Down's syndrome or the kid who parlayed being the source of malicious gossip about Sarah Palin into a Pistachio commercial? Who's lying? A woman who made a reputation for herself fighting corruption in politics or a kid who now refers to himself as "Ricky Hollywood?"
Perhaps Levi Johnston hasn't thought through the long-term ramifications of his actions. He probably didn't get much of a moral education from his drug-dealing mother and there isn't much of an indication that he's bright. Have you seen his Twitter feed? Twitter isn't exactly an intellectual medium, but read some of these tweets from the last 48 hours and ask yourself if Levi Johnston is smart enough to fully understand how he's being used:
i FEEL LIKE I'M IN A RAP VIDEO EVERYTIME I COME HERE.. !! WHATS THE DEAL WITH THE TAXI DRIVERS NOT SPEAKING ENGLISH IS IT A LAW AGAINST IT?
Is it true that NYC doesn't have a drinking law .. !!! you can buy alcohol any time , all day all night ??? SWEEEETTTTTTTTT
You ever feel like doing everything in a city you visit but always end up not doing sh*t , just watching TV at the hotel & eating out !
Would you show your WANG for $35,000 ?
Levi Johnston is not trash because of those tweets. He's not trash because of the family he was born into. He's not trash because he's a high school drop out and not the brightest guy in the world. He's not even trash because he doesn't like Sarah Palin. Not everybody likes her. It doesn't make them bad people.
Levi Johnston is trash because he's behaving like a combination of Kato Kaelin and Joey Buttafuoco. This is a guy who's trying to make a living by hurting the family of the woman he had a child with. What does that say about Levi Johnston?
What does his lack of regard for his own son say about him? He's utterly poisoned his relationship with the mother of his child and her family. He's in talks to do full frontal nudity for Playgirl. In another few years, when Bristol and Levi's son Tripp is in school, is he going to have someone thrusting pictures from Levi's Playgirl spread in his face? Is Tripp going to be proud of the way his father earned his 15 minutes of fame? A "man" like Levi Johnston who sees nothing wrong with putting his own child through that for his own tawdry self-aggrandizement doesn't deserve to truly be referred to as a man.
So, Levi can try to make a career out of spreading lies about the grandmother of his child if he likes. There's very little anyone can do to stop him since it's a he-said/she-said situation. Some people will even believe him. Malevolent sociopaths like Johnston often manage to fool people — at least for a little while. So let him mouth off about his huge secret on CBS. He's probably talking with his agent right now trying to figure out what it is and the biggest media outlet he can get to cover it. That's what snakes like Johnston do when they get a chance.
The people who really deserve to be ashamed are the people who know better. Those are the people in the media who figure Johnston is a liar, don't have any more respect for him than they do for something they scraped off their shoe, and yet still give him an outlet to peddle his fabrications because they hate Sarah Palin. Levi Johnston may be trash, but it's the people who are spreading that garbage everywhere as if it's credible who should retch every time they look at their own faces in the mirror.
(Hawkins' Notes: The tweets referenced above were apparently part of an extremely well done hoax account.)
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This article has to be the worst piece of one-sided journalism I've read in a long time!
Having attended Argosy I feel I can speak to the education I received. It would appear the author specfically found stuents who are disgruntled with their educational experience no matter the thousands of others who are quite happy with the education they have received.
The people speaking out here can say anything they like about their experience... including lie... because it makes for more emotional reading! It gets you riled up and feeling anti-for-profit school!
The schools, of course, cannot defend themselves because, by law, they cannot disclose any student information. So for-profit schools make nice easy target for bored jouranalists looking to bump up the drama factor for their news rag. For all anyone knows, these students could have been lazy, never studied, spent their financial aid on a new stereo, big screen tv, bought a new wardrobe... whatever. But, the school is still guilty. Not the students!
It's funny how accountability always falls on someone else and not you. Same old story... "It's not MY fault! It's THEM! I'm innocent!" We'll never get the real story... half the remarks made here about these school are halve truths as well!
You get from an education what you put into it. You don't have to put effort into anything in life and still pass.... DUH! I know a good chunck of people at the U of M right now who pass their classes by going to homework sites to have their papers done for them... but of course it's a non-profit school so the education is much better!
If you want something genuine out of any education... you put effort into it! Don't blame the school... it falls to the student!
Every instructor I've ever had at Argosy was extemely intelligent, well versed, and taught with dedication and passion. The work required was on par with other institutions I've attended as well. Having graduated from a Big Ten school I can say the education I recieved at Argosy was just as valuable and even more flexible in many ways. I never felt under challenged or that my grade was just "given" to me. I never felt like I was being pressured into getting more financial aid than I needed. I never felt pressured to enroll at Argosy either. Everyone was very genuine and accommodating. It's easy to report on something you know little to nothing about and make it look like it's crap for the sake of publicity. (Like a bully picking on a kid they know can't fight back!)
Even the comments below are from people who have absolutely ZERO knowledge of the schools or the industry. They read this article and immediately assigned blame and passed judgement without ever having met someone who attended, talked to the shool or a student enrolled.
It's funny how non-profit schools follow the exact same proceedures for student financial aid, students acquire the same if not more amount of debt, but now are somehow immune to this criticism. Is it because there are investors on one end that makes student debt that much different?
For-profit schools are not bad like this author what's everyone to believe and the education they provide is just as good, if not better than many non-profit schools!
This article is just depressing!