UW-La Crosse Alumni in Key West

UWL in KEY WEST

April 11-15, 2018 EXPERIENCE KEY WEST FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

KEY WEST » APRIL 11-15 From a Local Perspective

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TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

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Contact Info For more info contact Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940.

This trip is limited to 20 invited participants and we would love for you to be a part of this experience! Review the full itinerary, activities, accommodations and cost of the trip inside.

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36 Hours in Key West

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

DAILY ACTIVITIES You are asked to arrive in Key West by 3 p.m. in order to experience our special welcome activities. You will book your own flight, flying into the Key West International Airport. Rental cars are not needed in Key West.

Upon arrival, take a taxi from the airport. It will be a short ten-minute ride to the Ambrosia Guest House at 622 Fleming St. Make sure to savor your first encounter with a Key West local – the famous Key West cabbies.

» WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 » THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Welcome Happy Hour Festivities at Ambrosia Guest House and then a visit to the famous Mallory Square Sunset Celebration. After enjoying a spectacular sunset the evening can be spent on your own to explore this tropical paradise or you can join with others to enjoy Key West music and nightlife.

For early risers, we will join the members of the White Street Pier Sunrise Society to experience the magnificent sunrise of Key West. We will tour private gardens in Old Town as well as visit Fort Martello the home of the Key West Garden Club. After lunch at one of the islands most picturesque restaurants Salute on the Beach we will visit Key West Pottery. During the afternoon you can do some further exploring or take a rest back at the guest

house before our evening sunset cruise on the Schooner Hindu. After returning to the dock the evening can be spent on your own or with others as we continue to enjoy the island nightlife, entertainment and music.

» Complimentary breakfast served each morning at Ambrosia ‹‹ TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

» FRIDAY, APRIL 13

» SATURDAY, APRIL 14 » SUNDAY, APRIL 15

We will join long time Key West resident Nance Frank at the Gallery On Greene to begin our journey of enjoying and understanding the Key West art scene.

Included on this journey will be a visit to the Studios of Key West to meet local and visiting artists, stops at local galleries, and the opportunity to view art collections within private homes. The day will conclude with the opportunity to create your own Key West masterpiece by participating in Painting Bootcamp with local legend Rick Worth. A variety of dinner reservations will be presented to enjoy with other trip participants in small groups.

The Old Town Literary Walking Tour is a stroll through Key West, illuminating stories of writers who have called the island home. Inspired by David Kaufelt’s original literary walking tour, this tour features the former homes and favorite haunts of writers, including Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert Frost, and highlights tales of our lesser-known local talent. After the tour we will enjoy lunch at Blue Heaven Restaurant featured in the Jimmy Buffett song Blue Heaven Rendezvous. After lunch we will visit a couple artist studios and galleries before having time to rest prior to the special farewell dinner.

For those that would like to experience one last sunrise in paradise a trip to the White Street Pier Sunrise Society.

Share stories of your experience during breakfast with fellow travelers until your departure.

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

INCLUSIONS

» Tour of island » Studios of Key West » Gallery visits » Artist studio visits » Private homes and gardens » Sunset sail on Schooner Hindu » Painting bootcamp with Rick Worth

» Key West literary tour » Sunset celebration » Great food » Key West from a local perspective:

› local artist

› local writers

› local characters!

» Four nights at Ambrosia Guest House » Eight meals: Four breakfasts, three lunches, farewell dinner » Two 'happy hours' with appetizers » Daily sightseeing » Bike rental » Admissions per itinerary

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CANCELLATION POLICY » More than 180 days prior to departure: full refund » 179-75 days prior to departure: deposit or waiver is is retained. » 74-45 days prior to departure: 25% of total price » 44-15 days prior to departure: 50% of total price » 14 days or less prior to departure/no shows: no refund

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT To reserve your spot, a $300 deposit is due per person, along with the reservation form. Final payment due date: Jan. 15, 2018.

Make payments at https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/key-west

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

Room Type Occupancy POOLSIDE 105-10 2 people | Queen Bed KATIE’S COTTAGE 4 people | 2 Queen Bed ZEKE’S RETREAT 2 people | Queen Bed BOB’S PLACE 2 people | Queen Bed ALLIGATOR SUITE 2 people | King Bed TREETOP TWO 2 people | King Bed

Trip Cost Per Person $1,000 per person $1,010 per person $1,260 per person $1,260 per person $1,200 per person $1,200 per person

For lodging details go to Ambrosia Tropical Lodging: www.ambrosiakeywest.com

AIRFARE Arranged individually by participants

RESERVATIONS To reserve a spot contact Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940.

Pay your $300 deposit at https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/key-west

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940

UWL in KEY WEST April 11-15, 2018 EXPERIENCE KEY WEST FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

TO RESERVE CONTACT JAY SCOTT AT JSCOTT@UWLAX.EDU OR 262.424.7940.

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT: Jay Scott at jscott@uwlax.edu or 262.424.7940