Spain 2004: Tour Information

Dates: June 12 - 22, 2004
Price: $2450

Included:  Accommodations (double occupancy; limited single supplements available
                        for an additional $210)
                  All meals other than as noted below
                  Field trips, admissions, and guides' services

Not Included:      Air Transportation to and from Madrid Airport
                            Passport and Visa fees
                            Beverages other than those included with meals
                            Meals purchased while traveling to or from Spain
                            Airport departure tax
                            Tips for local guides

Flights: Flight reservations are to be made by the individual traveler. This affords you the opportunity to extend your stay at either end or to use frequent flyer miles. Please make your reservations early to coordinate with our meeting and departure times in Madrid. We will begin our tour at noon on June 12th in the Madrid Airport and say goodbye at the same airport at 3:00 p.m. on June 22. The earlier you book your flight, the better chance you have of getting a lower fare or frequent flyer seat. Your flight information must be sent to Carol Gracie no later than the time of your final payment. Fares have ranged widely over the past few weeks with a difference of over $500. Currently, British Airways has the best fares and schedules.

Leaders: Dr. Scott Mori, Senior Curator, Institute of Systematic Botany, NYBG
                Carol Gracie, Neotropical Tour Coordinator, NYBG
                Teresa Farino, Botanist, Writer; John Muddmann, Naturalist, Writer

Reservations: A non-refundable deposit check in the amount of $400 per person is required to reserve a place on the tour. All checks should be made payable to The New York Botanical Garden and sent to Carol Gracie, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 10458-5126. Early reservations are recommended, as space is limited to 12 registrants.

Payment Schedule:   $ 400 Deposit due at time of registration
                                  $ 800 Second payment due Friday, December 12, 2004
                                  $ 1250 Final payment due Friday, March 12, 2004;
                                  Information about your flights must also be sent at this time

Cancellation &     The initial $400 deposit is non-refundable. At the time of
Refund Policy:     receipt of written notice of cancellation, the following additional fees will apply:
    Prior to December 12, 2004……..………………………………………..$200
    Prior to March 12, 2004..…………….…………….…………………….$400
    After March 12, 2004…………………...…….…….…………………….100% of land cost

Registrants will be sent information on travel arrangements and documents, health requirements, and suggested reading and packing lists.

For additional information: Please call: Carol Gracie @ (718) 817-8647; website: http://sciweb.nybg.org/science2/ecotours.asp; e-mail: cgracie@nybg.org