OVERVIEW

Viewing a few films presented at the 62nd film festival, sharing the boiling atmosphere of this famous Medierranean resort with stars and paparazzi will be part of a plethora of cultural interests that you will experience during 7 days on the French Riviera.

Family and/or friends of Penn State students, faculty and employees are welcome on our trips!

ITINERARY

AIR SCHEDULE

The exact timing of these flights is subject to change and will be reconfirmed.
Check-in at the airport should be 3 hours prior to departure time.

HOTEL ADDRESSES

Ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca
23 Avenue Francis Tonner
06150 Cannes La Bocca
France

Tel: 011 33 4 93 47 18 46

PRICE

$2,690.00

including $500.00 fuel surcharges.

All participants are required to have a valid passport and provide proof of medical insurance.

This price includes:

• Air France flights from Philadelphia to Nice, via Paris.
• Airport taxes and "Q" tax for fuel surcharge based on a total of $500.00 subject to increase and adjustment at time of ticketing.
• Transfers from Nice International airport to Cannes La Bocca and return.
• 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Ibis in Cannes La Bocca - double room.
• Hotel taxes.
• Program for a daily selection of movies presented at the film festival under the "Cinephile section".
• Assistance of Faculty members.
• Assistance of a French speaking tour manager.
• Travel consultant services at all times.

This price does not include:

• Single room supplement (subject to availability) + $875.00.
• Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
• Meals (daily breakfast is available for 8 euros each, to be paid directly to the hotel).
• Transportation to and from Philadelphia.
• Compulsory Penn State insurance.
• Optional travel insurance.
• Passport & VISA FEE

Every American citizen needs a passport valid until November 25, 2009. A green card is compulsory for returning to the US.

Public transportation, entrance fees or guided tours for daily excursion escorted by French tour manager, as suggested in the itinerary. (These excursions will vary and will be re-scheduled, depending on the daily movie calendar which will be known only at arrival time in Cannes.)

REGISTRATION

Registration online: (click here)
Register online, then mail your deposit immediately with copy of your passport, if available, along with the optional travel insurance amount to:

Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

Registration by mail:
All registrations for this trip should be submitted online

Course Registration:
Course registration is separate. Upon receipt of your deposit, Celestial Voyagers will send you a receipt that you must present to register for the course.

PAYMENT (TERMS & CONDITIONS)

Deposit: $1,000 by check only. The sooner you send your deposit, the better - if possible, prior to December 12, 2008. Space may be available after December 12 but price is not guaranteed.

Balance due no later than February 15, 2009

All check payments to be made out to Celestial Voyagers escrow account. Your deposit secures your reservation with the airline, the hotel and other suppliers. It must be sent with a copy of your passport, the registration form and the optional travel insurance premium, should you choose to purchase it.

Credit card payments:
We accept Visa and Master Card. Since Merchant fees are not included in the package price, a 3.5% supplement applies if you wish to pay by credit card.

Cancellation:
All cancellations must be received in writing. The following penalties will apply:

• $150.00 processing fee upon receipt of a written cancellation.
• Deposit of $1,000.00 is non-refundable, but can be transferred on a new account if a replacement is provided. In case of transfer, the $150.00 processing fee will apply.
• Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after February 15, 2009 and in case of a no-show.
• Name change after February 15 is $250.00 minimum (plus $150.00 processing fee).

These policies will be strictly applied.
In case of cancellation due to medical emergency, penalties will be covered under ACCESS AMERICA travel insurance which may be purchased at an additional cost. Pre-existing conditions are covered only if insurance has been submitted and paid for with your deposit.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as protection against penalties as well as baggage damage and travel delays. Without insurance, if you cancel your trip within a few days of the departure date, the total value of the trip will not be refunded. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered only if the insurance registration has been submitted within 14 days of sending your deposit.

Please check with Celestial Voyagers for insurance plans and premiums, or refer to our insurance page for additional information. Premiums are subject to change without notice.

To purchase your travel insurance from Access America:

Classic and Limited Classic Plan

Basic Plan

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Travel documents will be sent to Penn State College and delivered by your professor.

If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request for this service in writing and supply your address. Somebody will need to be home to sign to receive the package and a $20.00 administration, handling and mailing fee applies.

CONTACTS

For more details on the program or for additional information, please contact:

Marie Louise Abram
Phone: 717-948-6316
E-mail: mla9@psu.edu

Director of International Programs and External Relations
Penn State Harrisburg
777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057


All travel arrangements are made by:
Celestial Voyagers, Inc..
Francoise, Leigh or Susy
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021

Email: susy@celestialvoyagers.com
Phone: 516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703