PARIS IN DEPTH Waitlist only

February 24-March 4; $2,550 from Toronto. A unique opportunity to get to thoroughly know and enjoy the history, architecture, art and food of the French capital. We offer group visits to most major monuments, museums, churches, squares, etc., but also allow participants ample free time to pursue their own interests. Our low price also includes a subway pass, a museum pass, four dinners/lunches in typical restaurants, a Seine cruise, and even a classical music concert! The tour is conducted by Michael Quinn.

VALENCIA & SURROUNDINGS Waitlist only

March 16-25; $2,395 from Toronto. Valencia, one of Spain's truly great cities, plus the attractions of the Costa Blanca, the Mediterranean resort of Beniform, the amazing oasis of Elche with 100,000 palm trees, and the seaport of Alicante. Jacques Pauwels is the tour conductor.

VIENNA IN DEPTH Guaranteed departure

March 25-April 4; $2,595 from Toronto. A leisurely visit of the glorious Austrian capital, one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. We visit all major monuments and museums, stay in an excellent and centrally located superior tourist-class (3-star) hotel, and enjoy find food in a variety of restaurants in addition to a classical music concert, a must in the city of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, etc. With Jacques Pauwels.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN - ALLURE OF THE SEAS CRUISE Guaranteed departure

March 25-April 1; costs including port charges and taxes: Inside Cabin cat (n) $1,073 ; Outside Cabin cat (h) $1,243; Balcony Central Park $1,453; Ocean View Balcony $1,443; Ocean View $1,193. A 7-night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's newest ship. Ports of call are Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Labadee, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico; Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Escorted by Kathy Butwick. Contact Kathy at kbutwick@rogers.com for further information.

NORMANDY & BRITTANY Guaranteed departure

April 6-17; $3,695 from Toronto. Our annual tour offered in conjunction with Guelph Arts Council and escorted by Jacques Pauwels, heads for Amiens, Dieppe, Rouen, Monet's home and garden at Giverny, Honfleur, the Normandy landing beaches, Mont-St-Michel, St. Malo, etc.

BERLIN IN DEPTH Guaranteed departure

April 19-28; $2,495 from Toronto. The booming German capital is one of Europe's most dynamic and exciting cities. Berlin features spectacular contemporary architecture, absolutely fabulous museums (such as the Pergamon and Egyptian Museums), fascinating history, superb music, and great food! This surprisingly inexpensive metropolis will be explored on foot, by bus, and by subway from our base in a fine first class/four star hotel in the heart of the city. Tour leader is Jacques Pauwels.

CRADLES OF THE RENAISSANCE: VENICE AND FLORENCE WITH OPTIONAL ROME LIFE Institute Tour

April 28-May 10; $2,995 from Toronto. Join fellow LIFE members this spring as we immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Primavera and the intriguing aspects of Renaissance Italy. The first half of the tour will focus on the exploration of Venice and the Veneto from the comfort of our hotel in Treviso. Then, by way of Ravenna, to Florence for part two, with an optional 3-day addition to Rome. This is your opportunity to experience these two great cities in depth, as well as others such as Verona, Vicenza, Siena, San Gimignano, and enroute to Rome, Orvieto. Led by LIFE'S own urban Renaissance expert, Gerry Walker, in conjunction with Michael Quinn of Pauwels Travel.

Rome Extension; May 10-13; $775

* LIFE Institute members should indicate membership in the appropriate section of the application form to ensure priority registration until February 10, 2012.

PRIMAVERA 2012 - SWITZERLAND

May 9-23; $3,375 from Toronto. A comprehensive tour of Europe's Alpine paradise, featuring superb mountain scenery, wonderful lakes, great cities and classy resorts, in addition to comfortable hotels and delicious food. With Jacques Pauwels.

PRAGUE, SALZBURG, BUDAPEST, VIENNA

May 10-23; $4,225 from Toronto. A 14-day tour celebrating the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt. Extensive visits to Prague, Salzburg, Budapest and Vienna with emphasis on art and music. Tour guide is George Sanford.

NEW YORK CITY

May 18-21; $887 from Buffalo or Detroit. Spend the long weekend in the "Big Apple" with Vince and Jan Sacilotto. Accommodation in Manhattan and enjoy a combination of guided sightseeing and free time. Plenty of opportunities to visit museums, attend shows, enjoy fine dining or partake in retail therapy.

ASPLER WINE TOUR Waitlist only

May 23-June 3; $5,895 from Toronto. Join us for an epicurean adventure focusing on two of Italy's most famous gastronomic regions: Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna. This tour is hosted by wine expert and writer Tony Aspler and features visits to several notable wine producers, complemented by exceptional local cuisine and luxury accommodations. With Stephen Pauwels.

MUSICA ITALIA

June 26-July 8; $5,450 from Toronto. Join the world-remowned Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt at her Lake Trasimeno Festival in Perugia, for superb music as well as fine gala dinners and visits to historic towns such as Gubbio, Orvieto and Assisi. Also, time in Verona during the famous Verdi Opera Festival! With Michael Quinn and Dianne Globe.

GERMANY NORTHERN LIGHTS

July 7-22; $3,795 from Toronto. A leisurely exploration of the less known but superb cities and regions of northern Germany, with historic cities such as Munster and Mainz, the great seaports of Bremen, Hamburg, Kiel and Lubeck, the mystic Harz Mountains, quaint old towns like Goslar and Quedlinburg and the prestigious university city of Gottingen. The tour features excellent superior-tourist category hotels and most meals.  With Jacques Pauwels.

HAIDA GWAII (QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS)

August 9-18; $3,175 from Vancouver. A repeat of our successful tour of the Queen Charlotte Islands featuring superb scenery, wildlife, and Haida history and cutlure! With our Western Canada specialist, Dianne Globe, supported by the best of local resource persons. Maximum 15 participants.

BALKAN HEARTLANDS: MACEDONIA, ALBANIA, BULGARIA, AND NORTHERN GREECE

September 7-23; $3,595 from Toronto. Tour highlights: Mount Athos; beautiful Lake Ohrid; the ruins of Alexander the Great's capital, Pella; and the region's great cities: Skopje, Sofia, Tirana, and Thessaloniki. Excellent hotels and food. With Jacques Pauwels and an experienced local guide.

MALTA & SICILY

September 27-October 9; $3,545 from Toronto. A thorough exploration of the biggest island in the Mediterranean with a good look at the little island of the Knights of St. John. Prehistoric sites, splendid Greek temples, Arab and Byzantine architecture, art and marvelous scenery. With Sandra & Steve.

SOUTH AMERICAN HIGHLIGHTS: CHILE, ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL

October 10-26; tour cost approximately $4,900. We start in Santiago de Chile, then cross the high Andes to Argentina for visits to the Mendoza wine country, Buenos Aires, and the Pampas; on to the Iguacu Waterfalls; and we finish in style in glorious Rio! Escorted by Jacques Pauwels and Joanne Mayhew.

THE AZORES

Mid-October; tour cost approximately $2,800. Discover 4 islands of Portugal's semi-tropical, scenic, and fascinating archipelago in the mid-Atlantic: San Miguel, Pico, Faial, and Terceira. Direct flights from Toronto to the Azores! With Don Kasta.

MAPLE LEAF ROUTE - BATTLEFIELD TOUR

Early November; tour cost TBA. Our very successful annual tour of the Canadian battlefiedls of WWI and II in Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. You will be in Flanders' Fields on Rememberance Day, an unforgettqble experience! With Jacques Pauwels or Michael Quinn.

INDOCHINA

Departure around November 10; Approximately $5,000 from Toronto. A first-class tour of Saigon and the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Luang Prabang and Vientiane in Laos, and Halong Bay and Hanoi in northern Vietnam. Conducted by Sandra and Steve.

WONDERS OF SOUTHERN INDIA

November 18-December 6; $6,350 from Toronto. A fully escorted tour of southern India's principal sites and cities. Travel by coach and air from Mumbai, once known as Bombay, to the former city of Madras, now Chennai. Enroute, explore the country's sites and sounds including Bengalaru, the Jain pilgrimage sites at Sravanabelagola, Mysore and Ooty. With Michael Quinn and Garry Burns.

Pre-tour: The Ajanta and Ellora Caves: A unique four day pre-tour to the Unesco World Heritage Site is also offered; $975.

JACQUES' ANNUAL EXOTIC TOUR: KENYA AND TANZANIA

Departure around November 20. Tour cost TBA. Details coming soon !!

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