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Guanacaste CARIBBEAN Puntarenas SEA San José PACIFIC Manuel OCEAN Antonio Self-Drive Information/Tour Route Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 This catalog was printed Guanacaste Self-Drive Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 using ENVIRO/TECH© INK. San José Self-Drive Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Please recycle. Guanacaste 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guanacaste Optional Day Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Escorted Tour Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 San José 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puntarenas 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San José Optional Day Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Things To Know Before You Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AV-OK Total Vacation Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Fair Trade Contract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Inclusions described in this catalog are valid for travel Dec. 23, 2015-Dec. 22, 2016 unless otherwise stated. WHY APPLE? • Exclusive Non-stop Vacation Flights & customer-rated hotels • Unmatched experience and buying power • Professional Representatives in resort • More than 45 years and millions of repeat customers • Voted Best Vacation Packager to Latin America by travAlliancemedia, 2015 FAST FACTS Covering only 0.03% of the surface of the globe, Costa Rica proudly shelters 5% of the world’s existing biodiversity, with 28 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 130 protected areas. Climate: Average temperature 72°F Time Zone: Central Standard Time which increases significantly in the (daylight savings time not observed) coastal areas. Due to its micro-climates, temperature changes are considerable Currency: Colon (U.S. dollars, credit cards within short distances. widely accepted) • Dry season (December through April) Outlets: 110 V, standard US 2-prong plugs • Rainy season (May through December) Active Volcanoes: Arenal Volcano, Population: 4.8 million Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Turrialba Volcano Language: Spanish, English widely spoken

2 Costa Rica is for everyone– ON TOP OF from eco-tourists looking for adventure to couples THEWORLD on a romantic getaway and families seeking fun in a land of untamed beauty and grace. A country like no other, Costa Rica is an Eden of almost limitless possibilities, including journeys through lush emerald rainforests, dramatic volcanoes, rivers that snake through breathtaking mountains, untouched beaches and a myriad of natural resources, all protected by national parks and forest preserves. It’s easy to enjoy the countless wonders of nature in peace-loving Costa Rica. Poás Volcano National Park

3 YOUR VACATION, YOUR WAY! Three ways to enjoy your stay! • Beach or City Hotel Stay–Enjoy your vacation at a Guanacaste beach resort or in the city of San José. Add optional day excursions to experience the many wonders of Costa Rica. • Choose from a selection of escorted tours from Guanacaste or San José, followed by a few days of relaxation at a beach hotel in Guanacaste or Puntarenas. • D iscover Costa Rica at your own pace with a selection of self-drive programs. ENHANCE YOUR IN-FLIGHT EXPERIENCE Apple Vacations makes getting to Costa Rica easy and affordable. In addition to service on the most reliable scheduled air carriers from departure cities nationwide to Liberia and San José International Airports, time will fly on our Exclusive Non-stop Vacation Flights to Liberia from Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Louis. Your flight to paradise is just the beginning of many great experiences on the horizon, so make the most of it with our optional and affordable in-flight upgrades detailed below. $29 EACH WAY* • One free checked bag • Seating near the front of aircraft • Access to Preferred check-in line at the ticket counter • Premium Boarding • A ccess to the preferred check-in security line (when available through TSA) $39 EACH WAY* • One free checked bag • Snack option & two standard alcoholic drinks per adult (21+) on each flight • A ccess to Preferred check-in line at the ticket counter • P referred boarding–be among the first on and off the aircraft • Access to the preferred check-in security line (when available through TSA) ADDITIONAL SEATING OPTIONS Exit Rows Coach Seating Available from $17 each way* Available from $11 each way* *Premium Class and Preferred Perks Plus not available on all carriers and from all cities. Prices valid at time of printing (August 2015) and subject to change. NON-STOPS TO LIBERIA: NON-STOPS TO SAN JOSÉ: Chicago-O’Hare..............................5 hours* Los Angeles..................................... 53⁄4 hours Denver..................................................5 hours New York......................................... 51⁄2 hours Minneapolis.................................. 51⁄4 hours* New York......................................... 51⁄4 hours St. Louis..............................................5 hours* Flight times are approximate. Inclusions and pricing valid at time of printing (Aug. 2015) and subject to change without notice. *Indicates Apple Exclusive Vacation flights available.

4 Costa Rica is a democratic and THE HAPPIEST PLACE peaceful country. It abolished its ONEARTH army in 1949 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987. Its literacy rate (96%) is the highest in the Americas. Costa Rica is one of the world’s most desirable retirement destinations, and home to more Americans per capita than any other country outside of the U.S., thanks in part to its spring-like climate, low cost of living and affordable access to one of the world’s finest health care systems. The “Happy Planet Index” has placed Costa Rica on top of every country in the WORLD. The HPI measures a country’s average subjective life satisfaction, life expectancy at birth, and ecological footprint per capita. Plaza de la Fortuna in La Fortuna

5 IT’S ALL INCLUDED • Round-trip airfare and air-related taxes/fees* • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers or rental car • Hotel accommodations including dining/beverage/activity plans and “Exceptional Values” as described • Hotel taxes, hotel baggage handling and service charges • Transportation, meals, beverages and admission fees as described. English-speaking guides with escorted tour packages. • Professional Representatives in resort *“Land only” & “air only” also available. Departure tax payable at airport upon departure–page 36. MEALS & ACTIVITIES Many hotels offer inclusive or optional dining and ­activity plans: • A ll-Inclusive and Unlimited-Luxury® Resorts –Includes all meals, all drinks, activities, entertainment and non-motorized watersports. • European Plan (EP)–No meals or drinks are included. Note: Many hotels require reservations in à la carte restaurants. In addition, men may be required to wear long pants, proper footwear and collared shirts. Please check online or with your travel professional. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES With our “Exceptional Values”, you get more than what you pay for! Refer to the hotel description pages and look for “Exceptional Values” such as Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE, buffet breakfast daily and more. HOTEL APPLE RATINGS 5 D ELUXE 3 MODERATE 4 F IRST-CLASS 2 B UDGET 6 PLUS–EXCEPTIONAL LUXURY 6 L UXURY å GOLDEN APPLE HOTELS Your Favorites! The Golden Apple is bestowed upon those hotels that have earned exceptional ratings on our Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaires, completed by Apple Vacationers upon their return home. Some Golden Apple hotels are moderate and others deluxe, but all offer an exceptional standard of quality, service and value. To find out which hotels have been awarded this special honor, look for a Golden Apple å next to the hotel name. YOUR OPINION COUNTS! Apple Vacations is the only vacation company to rate hotels based solely on customer feedback. This feedback allows Apple Vacations to provide an honest and reliable rating system that helps travelers nationwide plan their trips with confidence. Perhaps that’s why we enjoy such high customer satisfaction, and why more than 70% of our clients are repeat customers! CRYSTAL APPLE AWARDS The Best of the Best–Our highest honor! The Crystal Apple Awards are among the most coveted honors in the travel industry, and are chosen by Apple Vacationers who complete our Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaires. Our Crystal Apple Award recipients have been instrumental in raising the standards of the travel industry. Congratulations to our 2015 Winner for “Best Staff & Service–Central America”: Riu Palace Costa Rica 6 (page 18)

6 Pinch yourself. You’re not ADVENTURE YOUR dreaming. You’re in Costa HEARTOUT Rica, where everything is verdantly green by nature, and the rest of the world is green with envy. Repel over magnificent waterfalls beneath a dense rainforest canopy. Explore rain and cloud forests, active volcanoes, rivers running through mountains, cascading waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Extending majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, one quarter of the country is composed of protected territory.

7 SWISS TRAVEL COSTA RICA Upon your arrival, an Apple Representative from Swiss Travel Costa Rica will meet you at the airport, provide you with all the necessary documentation for your vacation, and guide you to your hotel transfer or rental car. Representatives will be available throughout your stay to help book optional excursions and more. Swiss Travel Costa Rica is an independent destination management company operating in Costa Rica and providing services to Apple Vacationers. Widely known as the most reputable and service-orientated destination management company in the country, its tour guides are highly qualified and certified by the Costa Rican Board of Tourism. All are fluent in English and Spanish and most have university degrees and significant experience in the management of tour groups. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM The Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program (CST) is regulated by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission. The program consists of 5 levels of sustainable tourism achievement–“5” meaning that the hotel is considered outstanding in terms of sustainability. CST is a product of the Costa Rican Tourism Board and designed to differentiate tourism businesses based on the degree to which they comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management. Apple Vacations is proud to offer a selection of CST recognized hotels. Look for the Sustainable Tourism icon next to the hotel’s description. AV-OK TOTAL VACATION SECURITY Plan your vacation with confidence with our three-part plan including a Cancellation/Change Waiver, Best Price Guarantee and high quality Travel Insurance. See page 35 for more details. STEP UP YOUR STAY!® See more blue from your ocean view or relax in the Jacuzzi on your balcony. Upgrade to the premium category at a variety of hotels, and you’ll enjoy exclusive VIP treatment such as waiter service on a private section of beach, access to the VIP lounge, exclusive amenities, concierge services and more. From optional excursions to room upgrades and more, Apple Vacations offers a wide variety of affordable vacation enhancements that are far more affordable than you might think. Ask your travel professional or check out the upgrades and extras featured on our website. SQUARE DEALS Square Deals are our best value vacation packages and are exclusive to Apple Vacations. They feature the lowest prices you’ll find for the promised hotel Apple rating. You choose the destination, departure date and hotel Apple rating. We’ll inform you of your hotel just prior to departure. In return for your f­­ lexibility, you’ll save hundreds! When you choose a Golden Apple Square Deal, you’ve made a great choice, because Golden Apple Hotels are Apple Vacationers’ favorites. Visit: applevacations.com/squaredeals

8 Be your own guide and SET YOUR OWN PACE explore this Central SELFDRIVE American wonderland at your own pace with postcard-worthy moments every step of the way! Choose from two self-drive programs and discover the countless natural wonders of Costa Rica from your 4X4 rental vehicle with unlimited mileage. Self-guided tours also include select meals and nightly accommodations. Your Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative will provide you with all the information you’ll need to stay on course during your adventure. TROPICAL ADVENTURE Guanacaste Self-Drive Program (approximate drive times) L iberia Airport to Celeste Mountain Lodge: 2 hours C eleste Mountain Lodge to Casa Luna Hotel: 3 hours C asa Luna Hotel to Trapp Family Lodge: 4 hours T rapp Family Lodge to Tamarindo Diria Hotel: 4 hours EXPLORING THE RAINFOREST San José Self-Drive Program (approximate drive times) San José Airport to Hotel Presidente: 30 minutes Hotel Presidente to Arenal Springs: 4.5 hours Arenal Springs to Parador Resort & Spa: 5 hours Parador Resort & Spa to Hotel Presidente: 4 hours NATIONAL CAR RENTAL FOR SELF-DRIVE PROGRAMS Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and have their valid driver’s license, passport and credit card for car rental. Deposits are held on the customer’s personal international credit card and range from $800 - $1,500, however a flat deposit of $100 is held when Full Coverage Insurance is purchased. Mandatory Insurance alone with higher deposit: $18 per day. Additional Insurance for Full Coverage ($100 deposit only): $15 per day in addition to the $18. Fuel not included. Unlimited mileage included. GPS and/or child seats available (additional charge) if requested in advance. One additional driver free of charge besides the main driver of the vehicle. Pricing in USD and valid at time of printing (August 2015) and subject to change.

9 GUANACASTE ESCORTED & SELF-GUIDED TOURS Drive Times Times are approximate GUANACASTE TO LIBERIA AIRPORT (LIR) TO Arenal Area: 3-4 hours Guanacaste Hotels: 45 min-1.5 hours Monteverde: 3-4 hours San Jose Airport (SJO): 4 hours The Mighty Arenal Volcano (3nts) Page 26 The Perfect Combination: Arenal & Monteverde (4nts) Page 27 Tropical Adventure: Self-Drive Program (7nts) Page 10 Rincón de Caño Negro la Vieja Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Boat Safari PACIFIC Liberia Int’l Bijagua OCEAN Airport Village • Tenorio Volcano GUANACASTE Palo Verde Tabacón Arenal National Park Hot Springs Volcano Flamingo Beach Monteverde • Monteverde Cloud Forest & Selvatura Park Rincón de Caño Negro la Vieja Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Boat Safari SAN JOSÉ ESCORTED & SELF-GUIDED TOURSPACIFIC OCEAN Liberia Int’l Bijagua Airport Village • Tenorio Volcano PLUS HOTEL PACKAGE WITH PRIVATE TRANSFERS OR SELF-DRIVE Tabacón Arenal Hot Springs Volcano Drive TiGmUAeNsACATSiTmE es are approximate Monteverde • SAN JOSÉFlamingo TO ArenalBeaacrhea: 3 hours Puntarenas: 1.5-2 hours Palo Verde National Park Monteverde Cloud Forest Manuel Antonio: 2.5-3 hours & Selvatura Park Caribbean Coast (6nts) Page 28 NICARAGUA Arenal Adventure (4nts) PFaRriigooe 2W9ilCdaliñfeoRNeefugrgoe & Costa Rica’s National Parks (6nRtiso)FriPoaBogaet S3af0ari EDxispLcilbAooeivrrripieaonrIrngtCt’tlohsetaRaRiincfao(VTr7eoenlncsoatrtniso:o)SPelafg-De r3i1ve Program (7nts) Page 11 Tortuguero National Park Sarapiqui RHio ToatbSapcrCóianñngosNVeAgorrloecnaanlo River GUANACASTE Frio Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Boat Safari NICARAGUA CAR Poás Volcano Liberia Int’l Airport Tenorio Monteverde Tortuguero Volcano Cloud Forest GUANACASTE NDaPtoaiorknkaal & Selvatura Park Sarapiqui Plantation HToatbSapcróinngsVAorlecnaanlo Sarchí •River Pacuare by air Poás Village CARIBBEAN SEA River Volcano Monteverde Sarchí• Braulio Carrillo SAN JOSÉ Irazu Cloud Forest National Park Volcano & Selvatura Park Doka Pacuare Plantation • Turrialba Village NSAaNtCioJaOnraSaÉlraParkVoIrlaczau•no River Turrialba Carara Cahiuta National Park National Park PACIFIC OCEAN MANUEL MANUEL Puerto Viejo • ANTONIO ANTONIO PACIFIC OCEAN PANAMA

10 TROPICAL ADVENTURE MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST HIKE SELF-GUIDED TOUR Discover at your own pace! Tour highlights: 7 nights from $716* • Celeste River • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Arenal Volcano • Tamarindo Beach Self-Drive Program includes seven breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner, plus a seven day 4WD rental with unlimited mileage. See pages 8 & 9 for tour route map and more information. Day 1 We recommend that you plan to arrive around mid-day. Swiss Travel and car rental representatives will meet you upon arrival at Liberia Airport. Your journey begins with a scenic two-hour drive in your 4WD rental car to the Celeste River, near the Tenorio Volcano National Park. Check into Celeste Mountain Lodge (or similar hotel) for one night. Day 2 Take a morning hike to the Celeste River or visit Bijagua Village to discover true Costa Rican rural life. Later, drive to the Arenal area (about 11⁄2 hours). Check in at Casa Luna Hotel (or similar hotel) for two nights. Day 3 Day at leisure to visit optional attractions including Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, Canopy Tour and the Hanging Bridges. Day 4 Enjoy a beautiful drive bordering the Arenal Lake to the Monteverde Cloud Forest area. Check-in at Trapp Family Lodge (or similar hotel) for two nights. Day 5 Day at your leisure to enjoy options such as the Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves, the Hummingbird Gallery, Butterfly Farm, Serpentarium and the Sky Trek through the forest canopy and bridges. Day 6 Descend to the lowlands of Guanacaste and Tamarindo Beach. Check in at Tamarindo Diria Hotel (or similar hotel) for two nights. Day 7 Day at leisure. Enjoy the beach, canopy tours, river rafting, hiking or fishing. Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park’s active volcano and thermal mud baths. Day 8 Departure. Drive to Liberia Airport and drop off your rental car mid-morning. Note: Automatic vehicles available (extra cost). Family option with two double rooms and full-size automatic SUV (Toyota Prado or similar vehicle) also available. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. Entrance fees to National Parks are not included. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. See page 8 for approximate travel times. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

11 EXPLORING THE RAINFOREST SELF-GUIDED TOUR • Arenal Volcano MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK 7 nights from $879* • Sky Tram & Sky Trek Canopy • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge • Carara National Park • Manuel Antonio National Park • Poás Volcano National Park • San José Central Valley • Sarchí Village Self-Drive Program includes seven breakfasts plus a seven day 4WD rental with unlimited mileage. See pages 8 & 9 for tour route map and more information. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San José hotel (Presidente Hotel or similar) for one night stay. Day 2 Early in the morning a car rental representative will deliver your 4x4 car, so you can explore Costa Rica on your own. In the morning, we recommend that you drive through the northern lowlands to the Arenal Volcano area. Spend the next two nights in this spectacular area at Arenal Manoa (or similar). Day 3 Consider a visit to the Arenal Reserve and the Sky Tram & Sky Trek. Ascend to the top of the mountain by an aerial tram and descend on a canopy tour, cascading from mountain to mountain. If you prefer a more relaxed tour, visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Boat tours are offered on the Rio Frio, where you will discover different species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Day 4 Drive to the Central Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park with its magnificent beaches, passing through various climates and elevations. Enjoy three nights at Parador Resort & Spa (or similar) in Manuel Antonio. Day 5/6 Days at leisure. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, with its expansive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest. Enjoy adventure options such as kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, diving and canopy tours. Day 7 Drive to the San José Central Valley and visit several national parks along the way. The Carara National Park is a great place to view Costa Rica’s wildlife. Early morning is often the best time to see the wealth of scarlet macaws that rest among the mangroves or the crocodiles the rest in the Tárcoles River. Also on your way is Poás Volcano National Park, which has one of the world’s largest accessible volcanic craters. Finally, consider a visit to the famous artisan town of Sarchí. Overnight at your San José hotel. Car rental returns are in the evening. Day 8 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices/tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. See page 8 for approximate travel times Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

12 Known for its warm climate, incredible THE WILD WEST bird watching, excellent surfing and snorkeling, and beautiful beaches, GUANACASTE Guanacaste is a testament to why this Located in the northwest on the Pacific Ocean, Guanacaste features a drier climate in country translates to “The Rich Coast.” total contrast to the rest of Costa Rica, its mixture of forests, beaches, extensive plains and an impressive volcanic range indented with bays and peninsulas. Plus, a significant number of protected areas, including coastal, mountainous, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems give rise to stunning wildlife--best viewed between November and April, when little if any rain falls--and gorgeous plant life, especially when everything turns a radiant green. 2 4 Allegro Papagayo............................. pg 22 Naranjo Beach 1 Rincón de 11 4 Barceló Langosta Beach.................... pg 24 la Vieja 1 6 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica........ pg 16 Gulf of Volcano 9 4 Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa........... pg 24 Papagayo National Park 3 6 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica PACIFIC OCEAN 2 Liberia • at Peninsula Papagayo...................... pg 24 Liberia Int’l 12 6 JW Marriott Guanacaste................... pg 24 3 5 5 Occidental Grand Papagayo.............. pg 22 Culebra Bay 65 4 Airport 7 5 Riu Guanacaste................................ pg 20 8 6 Riu Palace Costa Rica....................... pg 18 87 Hermosa 4 6 Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica............. pg 14 Beach 6 4 Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort......... pg 24 10 5+ The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Matapalo Beach Playa Conchal................................... pg 20 Brasilito Bay 9 10 Tamarindo Bay N 11 Punta del Madero 12 Beach

GUANACASTE 13 DAY TOURS HOT SPRINGS/ARENAL VOLCANO In cooperation with Swiss Travel Costa Rica, Apple Vacations offers a wide variety of tours, which can be booked prior to departure or in resort. Log onto applevacations.com for detailed tour descriptions. In addition, the Apple Vacations Resort Representative* at your hotel can book these and more optional tours. CANOPY TOUR MEGA COMBO Slide from treetop to treetop in the tropical dry forest. Perhaps a howler monkey will join you on this exciting experience! Visit the northern flanks of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and enjoy Waiver is required. a canopy tour, waterslide, hot springs–even a mud bath! Enjoy a Duration: 4 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide tractor ride to the thermal hot springs located in the heart of the and equipment. forest. Waiver is required. Duration: 10 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, From $45* per person equipment and lunch. From $30* for children (ages 5-11) From $171* per person From $95* for children (ages 5-11) RINCÓN DE LA VIEJA NATIONAL PARK HIKING Rincón de la Vieja is an active volcano located 16 miles north ARENAL VOLCANO AND from Liberia, Guanacaste. Experience a rigorous but spectacular RAINFOREST WALK hike through the tropical moist forest and low wet forest, home to trees covered in vegetation, over 250 species of birds and a Gorgeous landscapes will unfold on your way to the Arenal great number of insect species. Volcano. Stop at a private biological reserve and after lunch, Duration: 8 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, take a dip into the natural mineral hot springs that descend entrance fee and lunch. from the volcano. Duration: 12 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, From $113* per person entrance fees, lunch and dinner. From $57* for children (ages 4-11) From $181* per person From $98* for children (ages 4-11) RIO PERDIDO AERIAL CANYONING & HOT SPRINGS The inspiring Blanco River canyon is the main stage for the WHITE WATER RAFTING LEVEL III & IV most-enjoyable aerial canyoning, “Tarzan swings” and world- class protected climbing routes known as via ferratas. Hike the Take a scenic drive down countryside roads to get to the action. main trails, swim crystal-clear rivers, then enjoy an authentic Experience white water rafting at its finest on this adventurous Guanacaste culinary experience. three-hour river ride through wildlife, birds, monkeys and dense Duration: 10 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, vegetation. Waiver is required. hot springs, canyoning and lunch. Duration: 8 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, equipment and lunch. From $172* per person From $189* per person (ages 14+) From $103* for children (ages 6-12) PALO VERDE NATIONAL PARK & LIBERIA WHITE WATER RAFTING SIGHTSEEING SHOPPING TOUR Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife at Palo Verde National Park, including 12 different types of habitats, 55 aquatic plants, 150 species of trees and the largest number of aquatic birds from September to May. After lunch, sightsee the picturesque Liberia, a town that will take you back in colonial times. Duration: 8 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and lunch. From $123* per person From $60* for children (ages 4-11) *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and excursions subject to change without notice. Apple Vacations Resort Representatives are provided by Swiss Travel Costa Rica, an independent destination management company operating in Costa Rica. Tour images courtesy of ICT Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

14 GUANACASTE SECRETS RESORTS & SPAS 6 Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica 015 CRYSTA BEST HOTEL CHAIN WARD WINN 2 ER L A Rated “Best Hotel Chain” by Apple Vacationers in 2015. Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is located a short 20 minute drive from the Liberia International Airport, this adults-only resort will seem a million miles away. Perfectly situated on a serene beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this hideaway will offer an Unlimited-Luxury® experience in one of the most romantic and intimate settings imaginable. Guests will be able to enjoy every thoughtful amenity including tropical oceanfront settings, elegant accommodations, 24-hour concierge and room services, endless gourmet dining and top-shelf spirits, and much more. Indulge in an expansive array of local and international cuisine at gourmet á la carte restaurants, cafes and buffets, where reservations are never required. From the sparkling pools and beautiful beach to live nightly entertainment and a variety of land and water sports, the choices are all yours. Treat yourself to pampering services in the Secrets Spa by Pevonia. Exceptional Values: No Single Supplement valid 8/20/16-12/22/16. PC Suites and Presidential Suites are not included in this promotion. 202 rooms and suites. Rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, mini-bar (refreshed daily), WiFi (fee), and private terrace or balcony. Additional room categories available, including Preferred Club, with upgraded room amenities and privileges. • Unlimited-Luxury® Adults-Only 18+ • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 3): See page 7 • 5 gourmet restaurants (1 buffet, 3 à la carte, and a café) • 5 chic bars and lounges • 24-hour room and concierge services • Non-motorized watersports: kayaks/snorkeling • Golf nearby (fee) • Theme nights/big screen movies on the beach/cooking lessons • Fully-equipped fitness center • Secrets Spa by Pevonia (fee)

OPENING NOVEMBER 2015 Unlimited-Luxury® Exclusive Meets Inclusive. LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT SUITES WITH PRIVATE TERRACES PREFERRED CLUB FOR EXCLUSIVE UPGRADES 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE LIMITLESS GOURMET DINING, SNACKS & TOP-SHELF SPIRITS SIP, SAVOR & SEE MULTI-RESORT DINING LIVE SHOWS NIGHTLY WORLD CLASS SPA Additional fees may apply Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica is located on the stunning Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. A short 20 minute drive from the Liberia International Airport, this adults-only resort will seem a million miles away. Perfectly situated on a serene beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this hideaway will offer an Unlimited-Luxury ® experience in one of the most romantic and intimate settings imaginable. EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED-LUXURY® FOR ALL-ADULT ROMANCE IN COSTA RICA (NOV 2015) | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | JAMAICA | MEXICO | PANAMA (DEC 2015)

16 GUANACASTE DREAMS RESORTS & SPAS 6 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Situated on the Northern coast of Guanacaste in the up-and-coming El Jobo Preferred Club Ocean-view Junior Suite Beach, the secluded tropical vista of Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica allows you to admire and explore the turquoise Pacific Ocean, white sand beaches, and lush mountains and jungles. Guests of all ages will find something to enjoy, with a world of options available with Unlimited-Luxury®, where everything is included. This resort boasts luxurious suites with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the lush green rainforest, or dramatic mountains. Soak up the views from your private furnished balcony or terrace, while enjoying a meal with 24-hour room service. Eight internationally themed restaurants and seven bars provide delectable gourmet dining options. No reservations, wristbands, or coupons are required. Exceptional Values: Family: 2 kids 3-12 stay free with 2 paying adults from 8/20/16-12/23/16 (blackout dates 12/23/16-12/26/16). 447 a/c suites. Junior suites have one king bed or two double beds, Jacuzzi, mini-bar refreshed daily, electronic safe, twice-daily maid service, MP3 player docking station, WiFi (fee), and private terrace or balcony. Additional room categories available, including Preferred Club, with upgraded room amenities and privileges. • Unlimited-Luxury® • Unlimited gourmet meals, snacks and top shelf spirits • Eight restaurants (five à la carte, a buffet, a grill and a cafe) • 24-hour room and concierge services • Seven bars including swim-up bar and one nightclub • Pristine swimming pools/waterslide/whirlpools • Non-motorized watersports: snorkeling/kayaking/Hobie cats/sailing • Daily activities program and live nightly entertainment • Euro-bungee/dance lessons/bocce ball • Cooking and cocktail lessons/dance lessons/spanish lessons • Fitness center/world-class Dreams Spa by Pevonia (fee) • S upervised Explorer’s Club for kids (ages 3-12)/ Core Zone Teens Club (ages 13-17)

Located along the white sandy beaches of northern Costa Rica lies Dreams Las Mareas, Unlimited-Luxury.® an all-suite haven that envelops you in the spirit of the beloved Guanacaste trees with its breathtaking ocean, mountain or jungle views. Enjoy all the inclusions of Unlimited-Luxury® YOUR DREAMS.YOUR WAY. with no wristbands or gratuities required. It’s everything the vacation of your Dreams should be. SPACIOUS ROOMS & SUITES WITH NIGHTLY TURN-DOWN SERVICE 24-HOUR ROOM & CONCIERGE SERVICES RESERVATION-FREE GOURMET DINING LIMITLESS TOP-SHELF SPIRITS POOL & BEACH WAIT SERVICE DAYTIME ACTIVITIES, NIGHTLY SHOWS & THEME PARTIES SUPERVISED CLUBS FOR KIDS & TEENS And so much more... EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED-LUXURY® FOR COUPLES AND COUPLES WITH CHILDREN IN COSTA RICA | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | MEXICO | PANAMA (2016) | U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

18 GUANACASTE RIU HOTELS & RESORTS 6 Riu Palace Costa Rica 2 015 CRYSTA ER LBEST STAFF & SERVICE A CENTRAL AMERICA Rated “Best Staff & Service - Central America” by Apple Vacationers in 2015. WARD WINN RIU brings it’s luxury, Palace Level brand to beautiful Costa Rica! This new hotel has four swimming pools (one with a wet bar), Jacuzzi, gym, sauna and Ocean-view Junior Suite a wellness center “Renova Spa” with different treatments and massages. The quality of the cuisine offered at the restaurants is exceptional thanks to the chefs, who prepare dishes from classic to the most exotic. You’ll want to try each of the menus and thanks to the all-inclusive service, you will be able to enjoy the buffet restaurant or the four different theme restaurants. Tempt your palate with Fusion, Japanese, Italian and Grill & Steak House choices. Enjoy a variety of activities on the beautiful beaches such as diving or fishing in the Pacific waters. During the day, there are many entertainment choices. The hotel has volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling equipment and more. 538 a/c suites. Junior suites have two double beds or one king bed, living area with sofa or sofa bed, hydro massage bathtub, stocked mini-bar, liquor dispenser, safe, Free WiFi and balcony or terrace. Courtyard and ocean-view junior suites, two-bedroom family suites and Jacuzzi ocean-view suites are available. • 24-hour All-Inclusive • All meals/snacks/drinks • 24-hour room service • Five restaurants/ice cream parlor/pâtisserie • Four bars/Lounge 24: open 24 hours with all-inclusive service • Casino/Pacha nightclub (drinks not included) • Four pools/swim-up bar • Non-motorized watersports • Full exchange privileges with Riu Guanacaste • Renova Spa (fee) • Free WiFi throughout hotel • Kid’s Mini-Club (ages 4-12)



20 GUANACASTE 5 Riu Guanacaste Guests will bask in both luxury and comfort while taking in the beautiful natural landscapes and romantic beaches. Riu Guanacaste features five restaurants including an International buffet and a Grill Steak House. Exceptional Values: Family: 2 kids 12 and under free with 2 paying adults from 5/1/16-12/23/16 when booked by 1/31/16. 701 a/c rooms and suites. Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, regularly replenished mini-bar and liquor dispenser, safe, WiFi (fee) and balcony or terrace. Suite, Suite Jacuzzi Ocean-view, and family rooms are available. Two-bedroom family rooms sleeping five are available. • 24-hour All-Inclusive • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 1): See page 7 • All meals/snacks/drinks • Five restaurants/five bars • Non-motorized watersports/pool with swim-up bar • C omplimentary entrance to casino (drinks not included)/golf discounts available • Free WiFi in public areas/Mini-Club (ages 4-12) • S ee page 19 5 PLUS The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal is an all-inclusive eco-friendly retreat. This resort is a perfect balance of luxury and local culture. All-inclusive features include all meals, drinks, use of the fitness center and Westin Kids Club (ages 4-12) as well as entertainment options including non-motorized watersports. 406 a/c suites. Suites have two double beds or one king bed, living area with sofa-bed, daily stocked mini-bar, iPod docking station, safe, internet access (fee) and private terrace or balcony. Royal Beach Club: This adults only (18+) club provides exclusive services including: 24-hour room service, private pool, personal concierge service and an exclusive restaurant for breakfast and lunch. • All-Inclusive • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 5): See page 7 • Eight restaurants/five bars • 24-hour room service • Non-motorized watersports/four lit tennis courts • Westin WORKOUT® fitness center/spa (fee)



22 GUANACASTE OCCIDENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS OCCIDENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS Enjoy breathtaking locations on the Pacific Coast, nestled in mountains and sitting on pristine beaches. With Occidental Hotels & Resorts, you can plan every detail of your Costa Rica all-inclusive vacation. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited and dining options are plentiful, sure to please even the pickiest eater. Explore the deep blue waters: snorkeling and kayaks are also included! 5 Occidental Grand Papagayo Deluxe Ocean-view This beautiful adults-only bayfront resort is situated on a hillside offering spectacular views of the sea and unmatched seclusion. 163 a/c rooms. Standard rooms have two double beds or one king bed, mini-fridge, safe and balcony or terrace. The Royal Club: For the ultimate in luxury and service, upgrade your stay to the Royal Club, which offers exclusive amenities, private areas, and concierge service. • All-Inclusive Adults-Only 18+ • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 1): See page 7 • A ll meals and snacks/optional à la carte dining • U nlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Four restaurants/snack bar/five bars/disco • Non-motorized watersports/large swimming pool • Daily activities/nightly entertainment 4 Allegro Papagayo Superior Garden-view This Spanish-style resort is set on a black volcanic sand beach. Spend an afternoon at the large free-form pool with swim-up bar, children’s pool or Jacuzzi. Exceptional Values: Family: 1st child 2-12 years old stays free when sharing room with one or more paying adults. Valid 5/1/16-6/30/16 & 9/1/16-12/22/16. 211 a/c rooms. Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, mini-fridge in select rooms, safe (fee) and balcony or terrace. • All-Inclusive • All meals/snacks/optional à la carte dining • Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Three restaurants/snack bar/four bars/disco • Private beach club/day and night entertainment • Non-motorized watersports: snorkeling/kayaking • Kids’ Club with supervised kid’s activities (ages 4-12)

DISCOVER “PURA VIDA” IN COSTA RICA Located in Guanacaste on the Paci c coast of Costa Rica, the adults-only Occidental Grand Papagayo is only a 35 minute drive from the Liberia International airport. This resort surrounded by nature, boasts a lush tropical landscape with scenic views of Papagayo Bay. Ideal for couples, honeymooners and adult guests seeking a relaxing getaway,OOcccciiddeennttaall GGrraanndd PPaappaaggaayyoo oofffeerrss aa hhiigghhlyly ppeerrssoonnaalilizzeedd vvee ssttaarr aall-li-inncclulussiivvee eexxppeerriieennccee ddeelilivveerreedd bbyy aann aattteennttiivvee aanndd ddeeddiiccaatteedd ssttaafff.. AAR U B A | C O L O M B I A | C O S T A R I C A | D O M I N I C A N R E P U B L I C | M E X I C O

24 GUANACASTE 6 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Escape to this exceptional ocean safari retreat on the tip of Peninsula Papagayo, where luxury treehouses blend with local flora and fauna. Two pristine beaches, four pools, private cabanas, luxury surf program and nearby zip-lining invite total relaxation and passion for adventure. 181 a/c rooms, suites and residences. Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, mini-bar, safe, in-room movies, CD player, DVD player, complimentary internet access and bathrobes. • Three restaurants/two bars/beach dining • 24-hour room service • Three swimming pools/kids pool • Four clay tennis courts, one grass tennis court • Complimentary non-motorized watersports/scuba (fee) • 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course/pro shop • Fitness center/spa • Children’s program (ages 4-12)/teens center 6 JW Marriott Guanacaste Situated on a secluded beach in a prime location within Costa Rica’s renowned North Pacific central coast. It features a free-flowing pool that covers more than 25,000 feet. The relaxing full-service spa, six deluxe palapas for outdoor massages, beauty parlor and a state-of-the-art gym. Exceptional Value: Breakfast buffet daily. 310 a/c rooms. Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, mini-bar, safe and WiFi (fee). • Four restaurants/two bars/room service • Complimentary coffee/tea in room • 25,000 square foot pool • Tennis nearby/golf nearby • Snorkeling/scuba diving/kayaking/sailing/surfing • 20,000 square foot spa Oceanfront Junior Suite • WiFi throughout hotel (fee) • Kids’ Club (ages 4-12) 4 Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa 4 Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort 120 a/c rooms. Rooms have mini-bar 160 a/c rooms. Recently refurbished (fee), safe and Free WiFi. rooms have two full beds, mini-bar, • S ustainable Tourism safe, and balcony or terrace with ocean view. One, two and (CST Level 4): See page 7 three-bedroom villas are available. • A renas restaurant/Sunset Lounge • All-Inclusive • Room service • S ustainable Tourism • Casino • Two pools/swim-up bar/ (CST Level 1): See page 7 • All meals/theme nights/snacks children’s pool • Unlimited domestic drinks • Watersports center • Spa (fee) 10am-11:30pm • Free WiFi in lobby • Two restaurants/one bar • Two pools/Jacuzzi/swim-up bar 4 Barceló Langosta Beach • WiFi free in the lobby (2nd floor) Situated in Tamarindo in northwest Costa Rica, near the city center, Barceló Langosta Beach stands on a stunning beach and is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. This small and personal all-inclusive resort offers a peaceful getaway with all the conveniences of the village nearby. 198 a/c rooms and duplexes. Rooms have two double beds or one king bed, mini-bar, safe and WiFi (fee). • All-Inclusive • All meals/snacks/optional à la carte dining • Unlimited domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Three restaurants/snack bar/lobby bar • Three pools/hot tub • Daily activities program and live nightly entertainment • Wi-Fi in communal areas (fee)

ESCORTED TOURS 25 Your hotel accommodations have been arranged HANGING BRIDGES IN THE RAINFOREST through Swiss Travel Costa Rica. You will find that the accommodations are conveniently located, and offer incredible views of the surrounding nature. All are comfortable and clean with private bathrooms. Many are charming family-run properties, allowing you to expe­rience a true taste of daily life in Costa Rica. Hotels in the Monteverde Rainforest and Celeste River areas tend to be a bit more rustic. It can get cool in some areas, especially at night, so not all hotels are air-conditioned. Depending on the nature of your tour, be sure to bring along some or all of the following: comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots, a hat, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, bug spray, rain gear, and of course, your camera and binoculars! GUANACASTE ARENAL AREA MONTEVERDE AREA Located in the Northern Plains, the Arenal area is home to the The Monteverde area in Costa Rica is world-famous for its cloud Arenal Volcano, considered to be one of the world’s most active forest. There are two reserves, the original Monteverde Cloud volcanoes since 1969. With its curative hot mineral springs and Forest Reserve and the Santa Elena Rainforest. The cloud forest manicured gardens, is the main attraction of the area, rising reserve is home to many rare species of plants and animals. 1,633 meters above sea level. Other great attractions in this Tourist activities include bird-watching (observe over 450 bird area include the Hanging Bridges in the Rainforest and the species), wildlife and nature-watching, hiking, canopy tours, Tabacón Hot Springs. trips to suspension bridges and visits to frog gardens and the Monteverde Butterfly Garden. The area is also home to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, a wetland area rich in biological diversity. The Cordilleras Other excursions in the area include visits to El Trapiche, a (ranges) of Tilarán and Guanacaste offset the beauty of the small old-fashioned sugar processing operation, the Santa plains. Of the 850 bird species identified in Costa Rica, Elena Rainforest Reserve, the Reserva Sendero Tranquilo, 600 are permanent residents of this region. the Monteverde Conservation League’s Bajo del Tigre Trail. Important note: The 3 and 4-night escorted tours are designed to be combined with additional nights at a selected beach hotel in Guanacaste. Customers not wishing to add additional nights must purchase separate transfers back to the airport. See page 9 for a map of routes for these tours from Guanacaste. SAN JOSÉ LAKE BOTOS IN POÁS NATIONAL PARK THE CENTRAL VALLEY The main entryway to the country, the Central Valley offers a variety of tourist, natural and cultural attractions, including the capital city of San José, featuring Costa Rica’s best museums and the architectural jewel of Costa Rica, the National Theater. The national parks located in the Valley­–Poás, Braulio Carrillo, Irazú and Turrialba–protect the region’s main volcanoes. All have road infrastructure so that visitors can enjoy the birds, natural landscapes, craters and forests. As a tourism zone, the Central Valley features two extraordinarily beautiful areas that in and of themselves are true tourist destinations: Turrialba and Valle de los Santos. The rural towns, for their part, are highly picturesque, and offer a glimpse of old Costa Rica, with their houses of bahareque, large coffee plantations, sugar mills and dairies. See page 9 for a map of routes for these tours from San José.

26 THE MIGHTY ARENAL VOLCANO ESCORTED TOUR • Arenal National Park ARENAL VOLCANO 3 nights from $757* • Arenal Volcano • Hanging Bridges • Tabacón Hot Springs • C año Negro Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Boat Safari Guanacaste Tour includes entrance fees to national parks, three breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner, plus the highlights listed above. See page 9 for tour route map. Important note: This tour is designed to be combined with 4 additional nights at a selected Guanacaste beach hotel (transfers included). Customers not wishing to add additional nights must purchase separate transfers back to the airport. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative, who will provide you with all the needed documents for your vacation such as day-by-day itinerary and main contact information. Your unescorted scenic transfer takes you past Arenal Lake and country villages to your hotel in the Arenal Volcano area where you will stay three nights. (Approximate 4-hour transfer.) Day 2 After breakfast, tour the Arenal Hanging Bridges, about 2.5 miles from the Arenal Volcano National Park. With 14 bridges and a network of trails immersed in the tropical rainforest, this family-oriented attraction allows visitors of all ages to appreciate the bio- diversity of the rainforest and enjoy great views of the volcano from the bridges. In the afternoon, hike through the Arenal Volcano surroundings and then visit the world-famous Tabacón Hot Springs. Relax your muscles and rejuvenate your skin in these natural hot springs that flow through a series of pools. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy dinner at Tabacón and then be transferred back to your hotel. Day 3 Enjoy a full-day tour discovering the nature wonders of the northern wetlands. Experienced guides will show you the different species of animals that exist in this area on a floating safari tour. The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge together with Río Frío is a biologically wetland area, one of Costa Rica’s richest areas of biological diversity. Here, you will find a great variety of resident and migratory birds, three different species of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, turtles, and caimans! In the afternoon, return to your hotel for overnight. Day 4 Air-conditioned, scenic transfer to your selected EP or All-inclusive beach hotel in Guanacaste for additional nights at your leisure. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition. Arenal Volcano image courtesy of ICT Costa Rica Tourism Board.

27 ARENAL & MONTEVERDE TABACÓN HOT SPRINGS ESCORTED TOUR • Peñas Blancas River Safari • El Trapiche 4 nights from $819* • Tabacón Hot Springs • Monteverde Cloud Forest • Arenal Volcano Guanacaste Tour includes entrance fees to national parks, four breakfasts and three dinners, plus the highlights listed above. See page 9 for tour route map. Important note: This tour is designed to be combined with 3 additional nights at a selected Guanacaste beach hotel (transfers included). Customers not wishing to add additional nights must purchase separate transfers back to the airport. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative, who will provide you with all the needed documents for your vacation such as day-by-day itinerary and main contact information. Your unescorted scenic transfer takes you past Arenal Lake and country villages to your hotel in the Arenal Volcano area where you will stay two nights. (Approximate 4-hour transfer.) Day 2 Enjoy a safari on the Peñas Blancas River, surrounded by the rainforest and rich in wildlife. Boat past monkeys, iguanas, sloths, crocodiles and tropical birds. In the afternoon, walk through the lava trails of Arenal Volcano. Visit the Tabacón Hot Springs for dinner and indulge yourself in the mineral waters. Day 3 After breakfast, enjoy a ground/boat/ground transfer around the Arenal Lake to the Monteverde area. Enjoy great views of the mountains and the Arenal Volcano. In Monteverde, you’ll take the El Trapiche Tour to visit a family-run business and learn the traditional methods of production in a local farm. You’ll also visit a tilapia fish project and a small-trapiche where you’ll see how sugar cane is ground and candy and brown sugar are obtained. Check-in at your Monteverde hotel for two nights. Day 4 This day is at leisure to enjoy the optional sights and activities in the area. Perhaps pay a visit to the nearby town of Santa Elena, with its beautiful orchid garden, frog pond, serpentariums, butterfly gardens and art galleries. You could take a tour of the local cheese factory, coffee or sugar cane plantation, or take advantage of such local activities as horseback riding, birdwatching and/or canopy/zip-line tours. Day 5 Air-conditioned, scenic transfer to your selected beach hotel in Guanacaste for three nights at your leisure. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

28 CARIBBEAN COAST ESCORTED TOUR • Puerto Viejo de Limón TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK 6 nights from $880* • Canopy Tour • Natura Park • Boat Safari to Tortuguero National Park • Tortuguero Village • San José City San José Tour includes six breakfasts, four lunches and two dinners, plus the highlights listed above. See page 9 for tour route map. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San Jose hotel for one night stay. Day 2 Depart in the morning to the southern Caribbean Coast in the small village of Puerto Viejo de Limón, renowned for its cultural allure, stunning white-sand beaches, tropical vegetation and its proximity to national parks. Stay two nights at a selected lodge. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the nature, relax on the beach, swim in the warm Caribbean waters or visit Puerto Viejo de Limón and buy a souvenir at a good price. Day 3 Morning departure to the wonders of Cahuita National Park. Do some snorkeling along the vibrant coral reef before walking through the rainforest to spot howler and white-faced monkeys, lizards, tropical birds and more. Day 4 Morning transfer to the Caño Blanco Dock, where a 2.5 hour boat ride will take you through the canals sheltered in the jungle of the rainforest to Tortuguero National Park. After lunch, visit the village of Tortuguero. Learn about the lifestyle of its residents and the conservation efforts developed to protect sea turtles that come to spawn each July through September along the 22 miles of protected coastline. Overnight at your hotel in Tortuguero for two nights. Day 5 Tortuguero is a great place for eco-tourism lovers. Enjoy a guided hike through the jungle or explore the secondary canals to see different species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Much of the national park extends along unspoiled beaches that serve as refuge for spawning of sea turtles. Day 6 After breakfast, enjoy a boat-transfer back to the local dock and then a land-transfer to your San José hotel for your last night. Along the way, pass through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a flora and fauna sanctuary covered by an emerald-green mass of vegetation. Day 7 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. Children 5 & under are not permitted on tour. Entrance fees to National Parks are not included. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition. Photos courtesy of ICT Costa Rica Tourism Board.

29 ARENAL ADVENTURE SKY TRAM ESCORTED TOUR • Sarchi Village • Tabacón Hot Springs 4 nights from $770* • Arenal Volcano • C anyoning Tour • Rafting on Pacuare River • Sky Tram & Sky Trek Canopy San José Tour includes four breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner, plus the highlights listed above. See page 9 for tour route map. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San José hotel for a one night stay. Day 2 Mid-morning transfer to the Arenal Volcano. On the way, visit the artisan town of Sarchí. Then continue on to La Fortuna, where you will enjoy lunch and views of the Arenal Volcano. In the afternoon, you will visit the world-famous Tabacón Hot Springs. These natural hot springs feature a hot river that flows through a series of pools. From cascading falls to tropical gardens, the hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth’s interior. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the Earth’s rocky crust. These waters help to relax muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin. After dinner at the resort, continue to your Arenal area hotel for a two night stay. Day 3 In the morning, after a short ride in a 4x4, you will arrive at the mountains surrounding the Arenal Volcano. Hike through trails leading you to some of the most spectacular waterfalls. Experience a canyoning tour, an adventure that you will never forget! There are 5 rappels, 4 of them right in the waterfalls and all in the center of exuberant nature. In the afternoon, experience the Sky Tram & Sky Trek. Ascend to the top of the mountain by an aerial tram and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Arenal Lake. Enjoy an adrenaline-filled descent from mountain to mountain on a canopy tour. Day 4 In the morning, be ready for a day filled with adventure and adrenaline on a rafting expedition to the Pacuare River, one of the most scenic rivers in Costa Rica. Professional guides will provide you with safety instructions before starting the exciting rafting adventure. Descend down exciting waves and eddies that form along the mighty river on this expedition which includes Class III and some Class IV rapids. Enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by even more exciting rafting. At the Siquirres area, you can change your clothes before you continue to the San José area, where you will stay the last night in Costa Rica at the selected hotel. Day 5 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. Children 12 & under are not permitted on tour. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29- April 5, 2016. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices/tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

30 COSTA RICA’S NATIONAL PARKS ESCORTED TOUR • Tortuguero Village ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES 6 nights from $1097* • Tortuguero National Park • Sarchí Village • Tabacón Hot Springs • Arenal Volcano • Arenal Hanging Bridges • San José City San José Tour includes six breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, plus the highlights listed above. See page 9 for tour route map. Important note: This tour is not available for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday arrivals during the months of May - November. Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Transfer to your San Jose hotel for one night stay. Day 2 Early transfer to the Northern Caribbean’s lowlands. Admire the landscapes of the Braulio Carrillo National Park. Once on the Caribbean side, a 2.5 hour boat ride will take you through the canals sheltered in the jungle of the rainforest to Tortuguero National Park. After lunch, visit the village of Tortuguero. Overnight at your hotel for two nights. Day 3 Tortuguero is a great place for eco-tourism lovers. Enjoy a guided hike through the jungle or explore the secondary canals where you’ll see different species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Much of the National Park extends along its unspoiled beaches that serve as refuge for spawning of the sea turtles. Day 4 Early flight back to San José and continue by land to the northern lowlands of Costa Rica to the Arenal Volcano. Climb up to central volcanic mountain range and visit the famous artisan town of Sarchí. Continue on to La Fortuna for lunch, then, visit the world- famous Tabacón Hot Springs. Enjoy dinner at the resort and then a transfer to your hotel in the Arenal area where you’ll stay for two nights. Day 5 In the morning, you’ll visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges and enjoy the impressive outlooks of the volcano over the rainforest. The afternoon is at your leisure–a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park is recommended. Day 6 Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer back to your San José hotel for your last night. Day 7 Transfer to San José International Airport (SJO) for your departure. This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. Entrance fees to National Parks are not included. *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices/tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

31 DISCOVER COSTA RICA Includes 2 nights in San José­, 2 nights in Arenal & 3 nights in Guanacaste. • Doka Coffee Plantations • Sarchí Village LA FORTUNA • Poás Volcano National Park • Arenal Volcano • La Paz Waterfalls Gardens • Tabacón Hot Springs • C año Negro Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Boat Safari • G uanacaste Beaches Choose from the deluxe or San José Tour Programs include entrance fees to national parks, luxury accommodation seven breakfasts, three lunches and one dinner, plus the options below. highlights listed above. 7-NIGHT DELUXE TOUR See page 9 for tour route map. PROGRAM from $1294* Arrive in San José and depart from Liberia. San José Area: Wyndham San José Herradura Day 1 Upon arrival, you will be met by a Swiss Travel Costa Rica Representative. Hotel and Convention Center 5 Transfer to your selected deluxe or luxury San José hotel for two nights. (Superior room) Day 2 Experience the Doka Coffee Plantations and learn how Costa Rican premium Arenal Volcano Area: quality coffees are processed. Then, travel into a cloud forest to visit the Poás Volcano Arenal Nayara Hotel Boutique 5 National Park. At the steaming main crater, a naturalist guide will teach you about the (Deluxe Casita) different eco-systems and species that reside in the National Park. The tour continues to the famous La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Breakfast and lunch included. Guanacaste Beaches: Playa Hermosa Bosque Day 3 Journey to the northern lowlands of Costa Rica to the Arenal Volcano. Climb up del Mar Hotel 5 (Junior Suite) to central volcanic mountain range to visit the famous artisan town of Sarchí, then arrive at La Fortuna for lunch. Visit the world-famous Tabacón Hot Springs. These natural hot 7-NIGHT LUXURY TOUR springs feature a hot river that flows through a series of pools. From cascading falls to PROGRAM from $1574* tropical gardens, the hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth’s interior. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found San José Area: in the Earth’s rocky crust. These waters help to relax muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate Real InterContinental Hotel the skin. Enjoy dinner at the resort followed by a transfer to your selected Arenal area & Club Tower Costa Rica 6 deluxe or luxury hotel for a two night stay. (Deluxe room) Day 4 Enjoy a full day tour discovering the natural wonders of the northern wetlands. Arenal Volcano Area: Experienced guides will show you the different species of animals that habit in this area Arenal Kioro Hotel 6 (Suite room) on a floating safari tour. The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge together with Río Frío is a biologically diverse wetland area. Guanacaste Beaches: JW Marriott Hotel 6 Day 5 Breakfast and transfer to selected deluxe or luxury Guanacaste beach hotel. (Garden Deluxe room) Day 6/7 Days at leisure. Many activities can be experienced such as: Rincón de la Vieja This tour is not available December 20, 2015-January National Park, which holds an active volcano, thermal mud baths, and a variety of forests; 6, 2016 and from March 29-April 5, 2016. All transfers Palo Verde National Park, a bird-watcher’s and nature-lover’s paradise; canopy tours, and tours as described. *All prices are per person river rafting, forest hiking, fishing and more. in U.S. dollars. Prices and tours subject to change. Excursions offered by Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some Day 8 Transfer to Liberia International Airport (LIR) for your departure. excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

32 • Puntarenas CITY & COASTAL SPLENDOR • San José SANJOSÉ& PUNTARENAS San José is blessed with a seemingly eternal spring and national parks, forest reserves, fertile lands, and an abundance of coffee plantations guarded by majestic volcanoes and green hills. Its capital city’s close proximity to several volcanoes, rain- and cloud forests and more create a perfect point of departure for day trips; its gourmet restaurants, lively nightlife, museums and theaters make it an exciting destination to spend your nights in. The Monteverde Biological Reserve and Cloud Forest takes the spotlight in Puntarenas, but its location right on the coastline of the Pacific Ocean and its islands, inlets, beaches and more make it a destination that suits sun-worshippers and eco-adventurers alike. 4 Holiday Inn San José Downtown Aurola Holiday Inn San José Downtown Aurola is located in the heart of the capital city just a few steps away from the financial district, museums, art galleries, shopping and entertainment. Exceptional Values: Family: Kids 12 & under Stay Free with buffet breakfast. 200 a/c rooms. Rooms have two twin beds or one king bed, mini-bar, Free WiFi and safe. • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 4): See page 7 • Single Parent–save with kids • Two restaurants/bar • Room service (6am-10pm) • Indoor heated pool with Jacuzzi • Fitness center • Shops/beauty salon 4 Doubletree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific Puntarenas–The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific is perfectly situated in the Central Pacific region outside the port city of Puntarenas, and is the closest all-inclusive resort to San José, the perfect launching point for exploring the natural wonders of Costa Rica. Explore the scenic property, where thriving gardens, volcanic sandy beach and shimmering swimming pools await you. 315 a/c rooms. Rooms have one double bed and WiFi (fee). • 24-hour All-Inclusive • Sustainable Tourism (CST Level 4): See page 7 • All meals/snacks/drinks • Four restaurants: two buffet/two à la carte/café/ beach club/snack bar/nine bars • Five pools/fitness center/non-motorized watersports • Free WiFi in public areas • Kidz Paradise (ages 4-12)/Teens Club (ages 13-17)

SAN JOSÉ 33 DAY TOURS PACUARE RIVER RAFTING In cooperation with Swiss Travel Costa Rica, Apple Vacations offers a wide variety of tours, which can be booked prior to departure or in resort. Log onto applevacations.com for detailed tour descriptions. In addition, the Apple Vacations Resort Representative* at your hotel can book these and more optional tours. SAN JOSÉ CITY TOUR WHITE WATER RAFTING Discover the culture and history of Costa Rica’s capital AT PACUARE RIVER city. Visit some of its historic residential areas, La Sabana Get the adrenaline going! Raft exhilarating Class III and IV Metropolitan Park, the National Theater, the National rapids and make the outstanding descent to the Caribbean Museum and many other must-sees of national importance. lowlands. Enjoy views of the beautiful river gorge, steep green Duration: 4 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual walls and waterfalls, and exotic wildlife. About halfway down, guide and entrance fees to the National Theater and stop to rest and enjoy a buffet-style lunch. the National Museum. Duration: 9 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, river equipment, breakfast and lunch. Note: People with From $48* per person limited mobility and other special restrictions are not From $36* for children (ages 3-10) allowed to participate in this tour. Waiver is required. CANOPY TOUR SAN LUIS From $93* per person (ages 13+) Set in the cloud forests, this tour will take you on an adventure through the lush forest canopy and across the IRAZÚ VOLCANO Rio Cataratitas, carried securely by a system of zip-lines. & SARAPIQUI RIVER The “Elevator” securely lifts visitors high above the forest Visit the Ruins of Cartago and learn about the history of canopy, granting amazing views of the surrounding area. this colonial city that was once the capital of Costa Rica. Duration: 8 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide, Travel to see Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica’s highest volcano. canopy equipment and lunch. Then board a boat at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, an area covered in beautiful tropical forests, and glide along the river. From $91* per person (ages 3+) Arrive at a private farm to enjoy a home-style lunch, hiking and the opportunity to visit a butterfly garden. Pass through POÁS VOLCANO, DOKA COFFEE PLANTATIONS Braulio Carrillo National Park on your way home. & SARCHÍ HANDCRAFTS VILLAGE Duration: 12 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual See stunning scenery change as you ascend to the cloud guide, breakfast, entrance fee to Irazú Volcano National forest on the way to Poás Volcano National Park. Visit Doka Park, boat ride and lunch. Estate and see how Costa Rican premium quality coffees are processed and prepared. Then go to the beautiful town of From $133* per person Sarchí, known as a hotspot of Costa Rican handcrafts. From $66* for children (ages 4-10) Duration: 8 hours; Includes transportation, bilingual guide and entrance fees to Poás Volcano National Park, OTHER TOURS AVAILABLE: Doka Plantations and lunch. ARENAL VOLCANO & TABACON HOT SPRINGS From $88* per person From $66* for children (ages 3-10) From $148* per person From $111* for children (ages 3-10) SAN JOSÉ CITY T ORTUGA ISLAND CRUISE From $159* per person From $129* for children (ages 1-6) *All prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Prices and excursions subject to change without notice. Apple Vacations Resort Representatives are provided by Swiss Travel Costa Rica, an independent destination management company operating in Costa Rica. Tour images courtesy of ICT Swiss Travel Costa Rica. Some excursions require physical activity. Please consider the nature of the excursion to ensure it is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS FOR TRAVELERS DENIAL OF ENTRY As you are about to embark on a foreign vacation, there are certain things of which you Certain countries may deny entry to travelers with even a minor criminal record, and if need to be aware. Apple Vacations strongly recommends that you visit the portion of United not a U.S. citizen, entry back into the United States. Check with the U.S. Embassy and the States Department of States’ website http://travel.state.gov/index.html, which deals with embassy or consulate of the country being visited to ensure you can travel as planned. foreign travel. Specifically, you should read tips on foreign travel and travel warnings for the country or countries you plan to visit. Although foreign travel is exciting and rewarding, INSECTICIDE NOTICE you must keep in mind that you are not traveling in the United States and extra caution is Some countries require insecticide spraying of aircraft prior to a flight or while you are on required to make your trip happy and successful. Just a few of the issues you need to be the aircraft. Federal law requires that we refer you to http://airconsumer.dot.gov/spray.htm aware of are: medical standards and training of emergency responders and resort medical for more information. facilities vary greatly. If you have medical issues or concerns about medical services, Apple Vacations urges you to contact the particular property, as health care abroad may not be the INDEPENDENT SUPPLIERS same as you might expect at home. Sports and aquatic equipment, especially scuba gear, Apple Vacations contracts with airlines, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide may not meet U.S. safety standards and many resort pools and beaches may lack lifeguards. you with the services you purchase. We do not accept and expressly disclaim responsibility Balcony railing heights are lower than the mandated heights in the United States. Low for the acts or omissions of these independent suppliers. balcony railings create a risk of falls, which may result in serious injury or death. RESERVATIONS/PAYMENT/LATE BOOKINGS ARRIVAL IN COSTA RICA For availability and confirmation of your chosen vacation package, see your travel Upon arrival in Costa Rica, you will clear Immigration, claim your luggage and clear Customs. agent, visit us at applevacations.com or call 1-800-517-2000. Transportation Security An Apple Vacations Representative holding an Apple Vacations sign will meet you outside Administration (TSA) regulations require you to provide your full name, date of the airport’s arrivals area and direct you to your transfer. Apple Representatives are not birth, and gender at the time of booking for the purpose of watch-list screening. allowed inside the arrivals area. Apple Vacations is represented in Costa Rica by Swiss Travel Failure to provide this information will result in you not being allowed to travel. Costa Rica, an independent destination management company operating in Costa Rica and For details, visit www.tsa.gov. Once your reservation is confirmed with Apple, the providing services to Apple Vacationers. You may contact your Apple Representative at the amendment and cancellation charges as explained in the Fair Trade Contract will apply. following numbers: Full payment is required at time of booking for bookings made directly on our website, applevacations.com and credit cards are the only acceptable form of payment. Destination Representative Local phone # Note: If your reservation includes children at a hotel not accepting children, you will be Guanacaste Swiss Travel Costa Rica 506 2667 0606 ext 5046 denied check-in at resort. You will be responsible for any additional costs. We advise you to San José Swiss Travel Costa Rica 506 2282 4898 ext 1184 book early for best choice and value. Late bookings will incur a late booking fee of $10 per person on all reservations made 14 days or less before departure to cover additional Transfers are not included for passengers flying into Liberia and staying in San José or costs for faxing, updating and confirming your accommodations. Puntarenas. SPECIAL REQUESTS Apple Vacations will provide the services and facilities of your vacation package as described CUSTOMS in our catalog and confirmed on your invoice. If you would prefer special arrangements U.S. Customs currently imposes an $800 limit per person on the value of goods you can other than those described, such as adjoining rooms, specific assistance needed or special bring into the country duty-free from most countries. This amount does vary depending meals, we will be glad to pass on your special request to the appropriate vendor on your on the particular country to which you travel. Also, you are restricted from bringing certain behalf. However, since these requests lie outside our contracts with our suppliers, Apple types of goods (e.g. fresh fruits, vegetables) back to the U.S. Ask your travel agent for the Vacations cannot guarantee special requests unless otherwise stated. latest details and save receipts for purchases made on vacation. ITEMS NOT INCLUDED Departure taxes-All passengers departing Costa Rica, including infants, are NIGHTS IN YOUR HOTEL required to pay a government departure tax at the airport ($29 USD per person The “Nights in Hotel” listed on your confirmation/travel voucher indicates the number of and subject to change). This tax can be paid in U.S. dollars, Colones, or with Visa or nights that your room has been reserved for you. If your return flight departs late evening, MasterCard. Passport and visa fees, port and embarkation fees, laundry, telephone calls, it is normal for your hotel to require that you check out of your room at midday. In these other items and services of a personal nature, and tips to airport baggage handlers are not cases, a room MAY be made available for storing hand baggage and for changing prior to included in the price of your vacation. Unless specified, wines, liquors, meals, sightseeing departure. However, this is at the discretion of the hotel. and excursions are also not included in the price of your vacation. Airlines may also charge additional fees such as seat assignment or meal fees. Check with the airline for CREDIT CARDS AND TRAVELERS CHECKS specific charges. Visa, MasterCard and U.S. Dollars are widely accepted. Larger bills can be difficult to change TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN and you will generally receive your change in colones (the local currency). Most local banks Infants under two years of age may fly and stay free, but must sit on an adult’s lap and do and hotels provide a currency exchange. not receive a separate baggage allowance. If an infant reaches the age of two any time during the vacation, federal law requires the purchase of a separate seat for any remaining VALUABLES AND PERSONAL ITEMS portions of the flight. Some scheduled airlines may charge for infants, including air-related VALUABLES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 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The hotels reserve the right to collect Although casual dress is the standard by day, many resorts have dress code requirements the single supplement in resort, or cancel any extra room upon arrival, if the promotional for dinner. Before you pack, be sure to check with your travel agent or visit our website for policy is not used in the manner for which it was intended. Restrictions apply. detailed dress code information for your hotel. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Many airlines are charging fees for checked and/or carry-on bags and have different GETTING MARRIED AND HONEYMOONING IN RESORT baggage allowances and fees. Please check with your airline for specifics. Carry-on luggage If you plan to get married in destination, be sure to check with the local tourist office and is limited to one bag per person and must be small enough to fit beneath the seat in consulate of the country in which you are getting married for legal documents that may be front of you; some airlines have a carry-on bag fee. 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Register at your convenience at www.globalxpi.com or call toll-free One-Call Worldwide Travel Service Network, call 1-800-555-9095 1-800-379-9887. It’s free during your insured Trip! Program Code: A430 within the USA and Canada, or 1-603-894-4710 outside of the USA and Canada. Your Plan Number is A430. *Groups are subject to unique contracts covering the terms and conditions applicable to each group’s travel arrangements - reference should be made to those contracts to determine the applicable cancellation penalties. Groups of 5 rooms or more: Some exclusions may apply for cancellations on group bookings. Contact your travel agent or our Groups Department at 1-800-315-7871. Apple Vacations’ AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan does not apply to the Ski or Luxury Villas product lines. These programs are operated by independent vacation wholesalers selected by Apple Vacations to provide you with the vacation services you purchase. The Ski program is operated by VacationRoost-for insurance visit applevacations.com/ski-terms. The Luxury Villas Program is operated by Travel Impressions, LTD.-for insurance visit villas.applevacations.com. Valid as of Sept 2015. Refer to applevacations.com for current information.

36 FAIR TRADE CONTRACT By booking with Apple Vacations, LLC (“Apple Vacations”) and/or using the Apple Vacations the original form of payment. However, if you have purchased the “Cash Back” option, your on-line booking site, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Fair Trade Contract. For entire refund due will be made in the original form of payment. The AV-OK Plan payments important travel information please read: “Things To Know Before You Go” which is part of are non-refundable and non-transferable. For complete details, refer to the AV-OK Plan this Contract. Your booking of the vacation is acceptance of the terms in this contract. Description at applevacations.com/avok or call them at 1-866-389-5378. Group vacations and Luxury Villas programs have special terms and conditions. 5. Price Guarantee For groups, refer to your groups contract or see your travel agent. The Luxury Villas While prices and features of Apple vacations are subject to change without notice, our program is operated by Travel Impressions, LTD. - visit villas.applevacations.com. intention is to provide you with the vacation which you have selected, at the price in effect at 1. BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS time of booking. If you have not paid for your vacation in full, you will be responsible for any To reserve your vacation, provide the required booking information and pay the applicable increases in the price of any and all components of the vacation package. If for any reason deposit per person, including payment of the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan (if we need to increase the price of your vacation after you have paid in full, except for those selected). Full payment by credit card is required at time of booking for all vacations booked increases related to government-imposed taxes and fees, we will offer you the option of directly on our website, www.applevacations.com. cancellation without charge, provided that you advise us within 7 days of your receipt of Deposit requirements: For vacation packages utilizing published airline tickets, full notice of the price increase (or prior to your departure day if we notify you on less than 7 payment of the air portion of the package is required at the time of guarantee (credit days’ notice). Fees for changes that you make do not constitute an increase in the price of an cards only), which will be forfeited if the booking is cancelled. For vacation packages using already purchased ticket or other travel component. contracted scheduled air, the minimum deposit is generally $200 per person, however, 6. Travel on Air Carriers including Public Charter Flights select contracted airfares may have lower deposit requirements. For charter air travel or Apple Vacations has made arrangements for air transportation to your vacation destination land-only bookings, the required deposit is $125 per person. Apple Vacations reserves via regularly scheduled certificated air carriers or other air carriers who have duly filed the right to issue scheduled airline tickets once the applicable deposit has been paid. The with and are authorized to operate air transportation and public charter transportation by balance due must be paid at least 45 days before departure. For bookings within 45 days of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Apple Vacations reserves the right to substitute departure, full payment is due at time of booking. Bookings for travel December 24-27 will alternate air carriers if necessary. All air travel is subject to the terms and conditions of the require payment in full by October 15. For certain holiday departures, full payment is due operating air carrier. 60 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled by you 7. Baggage if the balance due is not paid when due. Vacation prices are subject to a late booking fee of The baggage allowance and fees vary and are set by each air carrier. Information on carrier $10 per person if booked 14 days or less prior to departure. baggage policy and fees, liability for lost, misconnected and damaged baggage or other Apple Vacations’ prices include taxes and service fees applicable to the airfare, hotel personal property is also set by each air carrier, which can be obtained through your travel lodgings, and ground transportation components of your vacation package. At the time agent, by contacting the air carrier directly, or by requesting them at the airport. of check-in, additional fuel, security, and baggage surcharge and fees may be charged by Some airlines do not cover damage to soft-sided luggage. The airlines’ maximum liability the airline, hotels or any other service provider. Questions about these charges should be for loss, damage or delay to checked baggage is limited to $3300 per ticketed passenger addressed to the airline, hotel or other service provider. Government entry and exit fees domestically and $9.07 per pound up to 44 lbs. per ticketed passenger for international may also apply, depending on your destination. All air travel is subject to the terms and travel. These limits will apply unless an excess valuation is declared at the time of check-in. conditions of the operating airline. All lost or damaged luggage must be reported to an airline representative at the destination 2. How To Cancel or Request Changes airport by the passenger before you leave the airport. Checked baggage taken from the You must notify us immediately to cancel or make changes to your vacation package. If terminal building at the destination will be considered to have been received in good you booked on-line, contact Apple Vacations’ Customer Service at 1-800-517-2000; if condition and no claim for loss or damage will be accepted after baggage has been removed you booked through a travel agency, all communications prior to departure, including from the terminal. The maximum liability of the ground transportation company in resort questions about changes, cancellation, payments and refunds, must be via your travel for lost or damaged property is $400. Loss or damage must be reported immediately. Apple agent. Cancellation and change fees will apply. All changes are subject to availability and Vacations does not accept liability for client luggage or personal property. limitations and restrictions of the airline, hotel, and ground transportation or other service 8. Flight Information provider. Certain excursion operators only allow a refund if cancelled upon notice to them. Whether you book online, directly with us or through a travel agent, flight information Contact the excursion company for the applicable notice provision and to arrange a refund. will appear on the booking confirmation issued when you make your deposit, and on your 3. Cancellations, Change Fees & Refunds flight tickets or other electronic travel documents issued when payment is made in full. All Your right to any refunds if you change your plans is limited. Cancellations and changes flight times are subject to change. It is your responsibility to reconfirm your flight times to any booking are subject to both Apple Vacations’ fees and fees imposed by airlines, hotels prior to departing for the airport. If you fail to check in for your flight at the required time, and excursion companies. Most airfares and hotel reservations are non-refundable and you may be denied boarding and may not be eligible for a refund. Apple Vacations assumes non-transferable, and you may be charged 100% cancellation/change penalties. Passengers no responsibility for any passengers making independent connections to flights booked who do not travel are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. through Apple Vacations. Pre-assigned seat selection is at the discretion of the air carrier If you cancel your vacation or change your departure date, flight, duration, class of service, and may require payment of an additional fee. name, departure city, or destination, the charges shown below become payable by you. 9. Hazardous Materials Restrictions Significant additional penalties (i.e. non-refundable airline tickets and fees, non-refundable Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or non-transferable hotel promotions) may apply. or on your person. A violation can result in 5 years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed Cancellation and Change Penalties gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radioactive materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radio- Charge per person ($) or as a % of the vacation price (including taxes and fuel surcharges) pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in your luggage and certain smoking materials carried Notice received by Apple Vacations Charter Cancel Charter Booking on your person. For further information contact your airline representative. in advance of departure Penalties Changes* 10. Apple Vacations, Airline, Hotel, and Other Service Provider 45 days or more $45 $45 Responsibility 44-31 days $125 $75 Apple Vacations makes arrangements with third party suppliers as independent contractors 30-8 days 100% $250 for the various components that comprise your Apple Vacations package, including all air or 7-0 days 100% $500 ground transportation (including airlines, rental car companies, bus, train and cruise lines), hotel lodgings, excursion services and other services. We have taken all reasonable steps land only and scheduled air packages to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for your vacation. However, Apple Pre-departure: both the cancel and booking change fees are $45 per person Vacations is not an agent of these independent travel providers and we expressly disclaim Apple fee plus applicable hotel and airline penalties. Some air carriers and hotels any liability for their actions or omissions. Apple Vacations is not responsible under any circumstances for any injury or damages you do not allow name changes. may suffer, in connection with air or ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or other *These fees apply to changes to the departure date, flight, duration, travel or excursion services arranged by Apple Vacations. Furthermore, Apple Vacations does not control and cannot be responsible for bodily injury, property damage or other loss class of service, departure city and destination. or damage caused by factors beyond its control, including but not limited to: air turbulence, Scheduled air change/cancellation fees may be up to 100% of the fare. failure related to the public internet, telephone or other communication lines, disease, your failure to obtain valid travel documents or to follow travel instructions. Neither Apple Name Changes and Corrections, and Hotel CHANGES Vacations nor these third party suppliers, or their respective subagents, shall be held liable Charter name change fees/corrections - $25 per person Apple fee, for loss or damage to property or injury of person arising out of events of force majeure, including but not limited to strikes, war, acts of terrorism, extreme weather, flight delays plus applicable hotel penalties. or turbulence, quarantine, sickness, government restrictions or regulations, or any other Land only and scheduled air name change fees/corrections and hotel changes - cause beyond the reasonable control of such parties. By booking with Apple Vacations and/or using the Apple Vacations online booking site $45 per person Apple fee plus applicable hotel and airline penalties. (applevacations.com), you waive any claim against Apple Vacations, its affiliated and Note: some airlines & hotels do not allow name changes. subsidiary companies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents, for any loss of or damage to property or injury to any person caused by reason of (i) You must notify us immediately of any changes or cancellations. If you booked any defect, negligence, or other wrongful act or omission or any failure of performance of through a travel agency, all communications pre-departure must be via your any kind by any airline, hotel, ground transportation, or other travel provider, (ii) any claim travel agent. If you provide a substitute participant on a vacation, cancellation for inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, mental distress or other similar claim, (iii) any delayed departure, missed connection, substitute accommodation, termination of service or change charges will be waived, but change fees apply; restrictions may apply. in fares or rates, and (iv) overbooking, flight cancellation, lost or misconnection baggage, or any claim arising of the air transportation portion of any vacation package. Under no If the number of individuals occupying a room changes due to a cancellation or booking circumstances will Apple Vacations be liable for any special, incidental or consequential change, the remaining traveler(s) will be responsible for any additional costs incurred as a damages arising from the provision of our travel services or vacation packages. result of a change in the per person occupancy rate. If all travelers change, it is considered a The liability of each air carrier is governed by its Contract of Carriage, which will be made new booking and cancellation fees will apply. available by the air carrier. 4. AV-OK Total Security Plan Apple Vacations offers the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan, which includes a Pre- Departure Cancellation/Change Waiver and Best Price Guarantee (Part A) and Post- Departure Travel Insurance (Part B). To cover your cancellation and change fees, you may purchase the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan within 7 days of your initial booking (except for group passengers who are subject to the terms under their group contract). For bookings within 14 days of departure, AV-OK must be purchased at time of booking. If you have purchased the AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan, your cancellation fee will be reimbursed in Apple Vacations’ travel certificates with the balance of the refund made in

FAIR TRADE CONTRACT 37 11. Travel Provider Changes and Cancellations & Refunds SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO APPLE VACATIONS’ All prices and features described in Apple Vacations’ promotional materials and website are PUBLIC CHARTERS subject to change without notice. Some hotel room photographs may not depict the standard These special terms and conditions apply to those travel packages where Apple Vacations room category. Any refunds will be made as soon as possible in the original form of payment. arranges for charter air transportation provided by one or more air carriers. All public No refunds will be made for any services provided in the vacation package or itinerary that charter flights on AeroMexico (B737-800-159 seats) PC15-111/PC15-112; Alaska Airlines you do not use. Passengers who do not travel are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. (B737-800-162 seats/B737-900-180 seats) PC14-095/PC15-088; Allegiant Airlines Special features offered by hotels are subject to change at the hotel’s discretion. In the (A319-156 seats) PC 15-118; Frontier Airlines (A320-177 seats) PC14-063/PC14-064, unlikely event that a pre-departure change of hotel, departure or return date, departure city Icelandair (B757-200-183/186 seats) PC15-103; Sun Country Airlines (B737-700-126 or destination becomes necessary, we endeavor to find comparable accommodations and will seats/B737-800-174 seats) PC14-141/PC15-030; Sunwing Airlines (B737-800-189 notify you as soon as possible. If our alternate arrangements are unacceptable to you, you seats) PC15-129/PC15-148, Xtra Airways (B737-400-150 seats/B737-800-168 seats) may cancel without charge provided that you notify us within 7 days of your receipt of notice PC14-120/PC15-094/PC15-095, Volaris (A319-144 seats) PC15-141, Viva Aerobus of the change (or prior to departure date if we notify less than seven days prior to departure). (A320-180 seats) PC15-168 are operated by Apple Vacations, LLC. dl070915. Apple 12. International Travel and Denial of Entry Vacations reserves the right to substitute alternate air carriers if necessary. All air travel is Passengers traveling to any international destination must have a valid passport and, for non- subject to the terms and conditions of the operating air carrier. This information is current U.S. citizens, valid entry documents (See “Things To Know Before You Go”). Apple Vacations is as of August 2015. For a current listing of our public charter filings, see applevacations.com/ not responsible for any passenger who is unable to travel as a result of their failure to have the disclaimer or ask your travel agent. required travel documents, or is denied entry into any country or re-entry back into the U.S.. Apple Vacations, as the Charter Operator, is the principal. Apple Vacations is not responsible, 13. Travel Restrictions unless negligent, for the personal injury or property damage caused by any direct air carrier, Apple Vacations will not allow travel to unaccompanied minors under 18 years of age, hotel or other supplier of services in connection with the charter. and some hotels require that the adult companion be at least 21 years of age. Some age 1. Cancellation or Major Change by Apple Vacations restrictions may apply for car rentals and on cruises. Infants under 2 years may be free of If Apple Vacations makes a “major change” or cancels the tour or travel package 10 days charge, provided parents make arrangements directly with the hotels for incidentals such or more before the departure date, we will notify you or your travel agent in writing as food, crib, etc.. Disabled travelers must be accompanied by an able-bodied traveler who within 7 days of becoming aware of the change or need to cancel. Apple Vacations may shall be responsible for ensuring the disabled traveler’s participation in the excursion. Most not cancel a charter less than 10 days before the scheduled departure date, except for travel and excursion services, hotels and visiting sites outside the United States are not, circumstances that make it physically impossible to preform the charter trip. Under nor are they required by law, to be handicapped accessible, and may not be equipped with these circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible. Our only liability will be wheelchair ramps or other adaptive devices or equipment. Apple Vacations and its suppliers to return all monies paid or provide a refund in the form of an Apple Vacations credit. For cannot be held responsible if ramps or other adaptive devices are not available. Restrictions International Flights only: Additional restrictions may be imposed on the flights by the for handicapped travelers may also apply for cruises. foreign governments involved, and if landing rights are denied by a foreign government, We reserve the right to accept or reject any person as a excursion participant and to expel the flight will be cancelled and you with receive a full refund. In accordance with federal from the excursion any participant(s) whose conduct impairs the safety or security of regulations, a “major change” constitutes any of the following: a change in the departure or the group to whose behavior is deemed incompatible with the interest of the group. Any return date which Apple Vacations knows of more than 2 days before the scheduled flight expenses incurred to remove or return such person to the departure city will be charged to date, unless the change results from a flight delay; any charter flight delay of more than 48 the expelled participant(s). hours; a change in the origin or destination city for any flight leg, unless the change only 14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution affects the order in which cities in a tour package are visited; a substitution of any hotel; or This Fair Trade Contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. a price increase occurring 10 or more days prior to departure and resulting in an aggregate If you find you have a claim or dispute with any of the Apple Vacations travel or excursion price increase of more than 10%. providers, we will provide you with as much assistance as reasonably possible to assist you in 2. Your Right to Cancel in the event of a Major Change resolving the dispute. Apple Vacations does not control and cannot be responsible for such If Apple Vacations makes a “major change” before the departure date, you have the factors as weather, government actions, terrorism, mechanical breakdowns, your physical, option to cancel and receive a full refund by providing Apple Vacations with written medical or mental disabilities, your failure to obtain valid travel documents, your failure to notice of cancellation within 7 days of receiving our notice of the “major change”. If follow travel instructions, or for denied entry at destination or re-entry into the U.S.. Apple Vacations makes a “major change” after the departure date, you have the option Should a dispute or controversy arise concerning the terms and conditions of this Fair Trade to reject the substituted hotel, changed date, origin, or destination of a flight leg and Contract or involving a loss, injury or damage during or relating to your trip, the parties’ receive a refund of that portion of the tour package not provided; in this case you will remedies shall be limited to dispute resolution through binding arbitration in Delaware receive a refund within 14 days of the return date for the tour package. County, Pennsylvania and shall be governed by the Uniform Arbitration Act of Pennsylvania. 3. Security and Deposits Each party shall appoint an arbitrator. The arbitrators shall appoint a neutral arbitrator. The Apple Vacations has surety trust agreements with Penn Liberty Bank, 724 W. Lancaster decision of the arbitration panel shall be final and binding on the parties. Each party shall be Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 for payment of any charter air package refunds as defined by responsible for their own costs with the costs of the neutral arbitrator to be divided evenly the agreements. Under these agreements, unless you file a claim with Apple Vacations between the parties. (or with the bank) within 60 days after termination of your vacation, both parties shall be If any term or provision of this Fair Trade Contract is held invalid or otherwise unenforceable, deemed released from all liability to you. Termination means the date of arrival (or in case the enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions will not be impaired thereby. of a cancelled charter, the intended date or arrival) of the return flight. Make all checks SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO APPLE VACATIONS WITH payable to Shelby Financial Corporation fbo Apple Vacations. SCHEDULED AIR TRANSPORTATION OR LAND ONLY PACKAGES These public charter flights are operated by: 1. Changes by Airlines APPLE VACATIONS, LLC If a scheduled airline initiates a schedule change which results in a fare increase, the 7 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA 19073 passenger is responsible for the price increase regardless of whether it occurs before or after as principal and tour operators. the vacation price has been paid in full. All prices are subject to change if not paid in full due to © Copyright, 2015 Apple Vacations CST#2091950-40 fuel surcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. If you booked a Charter Flight, you have the right to receive a full refund if you paid by credit You will be notified immediately upon discovery of an increase and will have the option of card until you agree to the terms and conditions of this Fair Trade Contract. You may also paying the difference or canceling with full refund. You may incur additional airline baggage have other rights and remedies under applicable law. and optional fees (food, excess baggage, etc.), charged by the airline at check in. The information in this brochure is current as of the date of printing 2. Lost Airline Tickets & Refunds (8/15) and may be different on your booking or travel dates. visit If you lose your scheduled airline ticket, you will have to purchase a new ticket at your own Applevacations.com/FTC for the most current information. expense. In most cases the replacement ticket will be more expensive. You must contact your travel agent to begin refund procedures by completing a “Lost Ticket Application” (fees may apply). Any refunds made by the airline will be based on the value of the original ticket issued less any airline processing fees. Refunds (if applicable) will only be issued upon the return of the unused ticket. Charter Operator - Participant Agreement In accordance with Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations, this booking form must be signed and sent with payment at time of booking for passengers traveling on charter air (Exclusive Vacation Flights). TRAVEL AGENT: YOU MUST SUBMIT THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT and give copy to client. Please mail to: Apple Vacations, ATTN: Customer Care, 7 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square, PA 19073 oI (we) have read and I agree to the above terms and conditions forming this Fair Trade Contract/Charter Operator-Participant Agreement above. Agreed _______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Booking Number First Name Last Name __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________ (_____)____________________________________________________ Street, City, State, Zip Telephone Number Departure Date: _____________________________________ Return Date: ___________________________ Duration (# of nights): __________________________________ Departure Airport: ___________________________________ Destination: ____________________________ Hotel/Tour Name: ______________________________________ Cost of trip: $________________________________________ oPayment covers: Deposit $___________ o Full Payment $______________ Signature: _________________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

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