U.Va. Human Resources: Employee Travel Opportunities

Mailing Address:
U.Va. Human Resources
914 Emmet Street
P.O. Box 400127
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Phone: (434) 924-4598
Email: hrdept@virginia.edu

Employee Travel Opportunities

The travel program is open to current and retired faculty and staff and their guests. Volunteers and others who work on the grounds are also eligible to participate. Anyone who would like reservation information or has questions please contact Joni Louque at
243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia through the Department of Human University Resources and Travel Counsellors, Inc. Present:

Enrichment Voyages Passport to Central America & Amazon Expedition: Enrichment Voyages Aboard the MV Explorer Passport to Central America - May 11, 2008 through May 25, 2008 Amazon Expedition - December 18, 2008 through January 8, 2009 Central America Itinerary: Bahamas Mexico Belize Honduras Costa Rica Panama Jamaica Grand Cayman Amazon Expedition Itinerary: Bahamas St. Barts Barbados Cruising the Amazon with stops in: -Manaus, Brazil -Santarem, Brazil Trinidad Dominica St. Kitts St. Croix Dominican Republic	The Institute for Shipboard Education and Enrichment Voyages ® program invite adventurers of all ages to explore Central America and the Amazon through its Enrichment Voyages. Passengers can unlock the mystery of Central America and the Amazon through optional onboard Enrichment Sessions, entertainment, and adventurous in-port field excursions. Passport to Central America sets sail on a fourteen-night voyage departing Nassau, Bahamas on May 11, 2008 and returning to Nassau on May 25, 2008 aboard one of the world’s fastest, safest, and most technologically advanced passenger ships, the MV Explorer. Amazon Expedition sets sail on a twenty-one night voyage aboard the MV Explorer departing Nassau, Bahamas on December 18, 2008 and returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 8, 2009. Take part in this extraordinary opportunity to cruise the Amazon River and explore southern Caribbean ports from a new perspective. For more information, please contact Christine Papandrea, Enrichment Voyage Coordinator, at cpapandrea@ise.virginia.edu or 1-800-854-0195. COST: U.Va. employees and their families, regardless of when they book travel, will receive a 15% discount. Rate information is available at: www.enrichmentvoyages.com. Registration: Register via phone at 1-800-854-0195, download our brochure, or visit www.enrichmentvoyages.com for rate, itinerary, and field program information.

China Option 1: Beijing March 1-8, 2008 Features include: Round Trip Air Transportation from Washington Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations Continental Breakfast Daily Round Trip Airport/Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling In and Out of Hotel Hotel Taxes and Service Charges Assistance in Obtaining a Chinese Visa Travel Counsellors Representative on site throughout the tour	Cost: $1,299.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge Not Included: Chinese Visa Fee (approx. $75) International departure taxes, customs and security fees, passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges (These fees are determined at the time of ticketing and are under government control. The total of these fees may exceed $250.) *Important Note about Pricing:* Fuel prices keep increasing....airfares do too. Don't miss out on the chance to see China, and tour the site of the 2008 Olympics. We're anticipating a substantial increase in the cost early in December. Get your application in before we have to raise the price! Click here for Daily Sightseeing Options (available at extra cost). For a Brochure and Reservation Coupon, contact Joni Louque at 434-243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.

China Option 2: Beijing with Extension to Shanghai including a 4-night Yangtze River Cruise March 1-13, 2008 Features include: Round Trip Air Transportation from Washington 5 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations in Beijing 2 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations in Shanghai Continental Breakfast Daily All Flights and Transfers within China Baggage Handling Hotel Taxes and Service Charges 4 Night Yangtze River Cruise on Victoria Cruise Line Outside Cabin with two lower beds All meals on board Cruise Ship All Shore Excursions while on Cruise Assistance in Obtaining a Chinese Visa Travel Counsellors Representative on site throughout the tour	Cost: $2,498.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge Not Included: Chinese Visa Fee (approx. $75) International departure taxes, customs and security fees, passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges (These fees are determined at the time of ticketing and are under government control. The total of these fees may exceed $250.) *Important Note about Pricing:* Fuel prices keep increasing....airfares do too. Don't miss out on the chance to see China, and tour the site of the 2008 Olympics. We're anticipating a substantial increase in the cost early in December. Get your application in before we have to raise the price! Click here for Daily Sightseeing Options (available at extra cost). For a Brochure and Reservation Coupon, contact Joni Louque at 434-243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.

Honolulu, Hawaii September 21 - 28, 2008 Features include: Round Trip Air Transportation from Washington 6 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations Lei Greeting Round Trip Airport/Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling In and Out of Hotel Hotel Taxes and Service Charges Travel Counsellors Representative on site throughout the tour	Cost: $1,299.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge NOT INCLUDED: Departure taxes, customs and security fees, passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges. (These fees are determined at the time of ticketing and are under government control. The total of these fees may exceed $250.) Daily Sightseeing Options Available Soon (at additional cost). For a Brochure and Reservation Coupon, contact Joni Louque at 434-243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.
Hawaii: Optional Independent Outer Island Extensions (Inclusive dates September 21 - October 1) Choose One: Maui Hawaii (Big Island) Kauai Extensions Include: Round trip Inter-Island Air 3 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations 3 Days Use of Rental Car Hotel Taxes and Service Charges	Cost: $599.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge NOT INCLUDED: Departure taxes, security fees, passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges. For a Brochure and Reservation Coupon, contact Joni Louque at 434-243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.

Paris November 2 - 9, 2008 Features Include: Round Trip Air Transportation from Washington 6 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations Continental Breakfast Daily Round Trip Airport/Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling In and Out of Hotel Hotel Taxes and Service Charges Travel Counsellors Representative on site throughout the tour
	Cost: $1,199.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge NOTE: Effective June 1, 2008, the Paris trip cost will increase by $100 and the London extension by $50. NOT INCLUDED: International departure taxes, customs and security fees, passenger facility charges and fuel surcharges. (These fees are determined at the time of ticketing and are under government control. The total of these fees may exceed $250.) Daily Sightseeing Options Available (at additional cost) For a Brochure and Reservation Coupon, contact Joni Louque at 434-243-2205 or e-mail jel4p@virginia.edu.
Paris: Optional Extension to London (Inclusive dates November 2 - 12) Includes transportation via the Eurostar Chunnel Features Include: Transportation to London via the Eurostar Chunnel 3 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations Continental Breakfast Daily Round Trip transfers Return flight from London to Washington Baggage Handling In and Out of Hotel Hotel Taxes and Service Charges Travel Counsellors Representative on Site Throughout the Tour	Cost: $699.00 per person based on double occupancy plus a 10% service charge Daily Sightseeing Options Available Soon (at additional cost) Click here for Reservation Coupon