Travel with Pierce College is a unique experience. These trips have been carefully planned by Travel Program coordinator Aysin Clay, an avid world traveller. Many of our trips are led by Pierce College faculty and staff who are particularly knowlegable about the destination or are subject matter experts making your experience fun, relaxing and educational. For more information about these and other trips, contact Aysin Clay by phone (253)964-6601 or email at: aclay@pierce.ctc.edu.

Turkey & Greece - Cradle of Civilization 2007
The Spa Trip - Ixtapan del la Sal, Mexico January 2008
The Spa Trip - Ixtapan del la Sal, Mexico February 2008 (FULL)
South Pacific Wonders March 2008
Bejing City Stay April 2008
Eastern Europe June 2008
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, June/July 2008
Discover the French Riviera November 5 – 12, 2008
Christmas Markets December 2008

	The Spa Trip to Ixtapan de la Sal, Mexico Jan. 19-26, 2008 (We still have openings) Feb. 23-March 1, 2008 FULL Aysin Clay, Lead Enjoy a regime combining good nutrition, daily exercise and tennis or golf instruction, along with health and beauty treatments. Men can opt for the golfing spa package. The spa is near popular attractions such as Cuernavaca, the archeological ruins of Teotenango, and the handicraft markets of Toluca. This is one of Aysin's most relaxing trips. Register early as this spa trip is always a sell-out. Download SPA info (PDF). Fee: $2100 pp/double occupancy or $2280 pp single occupancy. Fee includes airfare, spa treatments, access to spa facilities, lodging and meals.
	Eastern Europe 2008 Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria June 10 - June 27 Aysin Clay, Lead Join Aysin Clay as she leads this trip of a lifetime to Eastern Europe, one of the hottest travel destinations. There is just too much included in this trip to try and write it all down here. Download Eastern European info (PDF). Fee: $5799 Dbl. Occ. Fee Includes: Round Trip Air from Seattle,Hotels (Based on dbl. occupancy),15 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners, Entrance Fees & Admissions, Local Guides and Baggage Handling & Transfers
	Christmas Markets: Munich, Linz, Vienna and Prague December 10-19, 2008 Aysin Clay, Lead Why not do your Christmas shopping abroad this year while you visit the beautiful European cities of Munich, Linz, Vienna and Prague? Shopping, concerts, tours at a time of year when the cities dress up for the holidays. Download Christmas Markets info.... Fee: $3269 per person/double occupancy Fee includes: round trip air from Seattle, 4-Star Hotel (Based on dbl. occupancy), 8 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners, one dinner Credit of $20 Euro, Entrance rees & admissions, Mozart dinner concert, local guides, baggage handling and transfers.
	South Pacific Wonders with optional Fiji extension Departs:  March 4, 2008 Highlights:  Phillip Island – Little Penguin Parade – Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Sydney Opera House – Queenstown – Milford Sound – Mount Cook National Park and Christchurch Witness the magical Little Penguin Parade and stand in awe as hundreds of Little Penguins waddle out of the ocean and into their burrows in the dunes.  Experience the magic of the Sydney Opera House as you enjoy a captivating performance.  Capture the amazing scenery of the fjords of New Zealand on a cruise of Milford Sound For detailed brochure call Aysin Clay at (253) 964-6601.  Registration must be completed by October 4, 2007. Fee:  $4,799 per person on double occupancy– 16 days – 19 meals:  10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners and round trip air fare from Seattle.
	Beijing City Stay Departs:  April 14, 2008 Highlights:  The Great Wall, Peking Opera, Beijing Zoo, Rickshaw Tour.  Experience the best of Beijing spending each night of your tour in this fascinating city.  Savor typical Chinese dinners, including a Peking Duck dinner and Beijing dumplings.  Enjoy a tour of Beijing ’s Summer Palace , the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China .  For detailed brochure, call Aysin Clay (253) 964-6601.  Registration must be completed by 14 September 2007. Fee:  $1,699 on double occupancy..  Includes:  Round trip air from Seattle , 9 days – 15 meals:  7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners.
	Discover the French Riviera November 5 – 12, 2008 The fabulous French and Italian Riviera awaits your arrival, complete with elegant coastal resorts, superb dining, fabulous shopping and fascinating museums.  Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure. Enjoy the scent of fragrant flowers fills the air as you enjoy a morning stroll through a local flower market. Stop and sample the local olives and cheeses. Sit in a cafe in St. Tropez, a popular resort frequented by artists and movie stars and people watch. Highlights:  Nice – Ventimiglia – San Remo, Italy – Grasse – St. Paul De Vence – Flower Market – Chagall Museum – Villefranche – Rothchild Villa and Gardens and St. Tropez. November 6 - Your tour commences in the stunning Mediterranean city of Nice, long the playground of the rich and famous.  With an average of nearly 300 sunny days per year, Nice is a seaside paradise.  This evening join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring inspired French cuisine artfully presented. November 7 – Ventimiglia, Italy – San Remo – Cross the border into Italy and arrive in the charming town of Ventimiglia with its alluring, twisted medieval alleys.  Leisure time is available to explore the lively Market Place, offering all types of local crafts and fresh produce.  You then proceed to San Remo, the luxurious capital of the Italian Riviera.  A wonderful dinner awaits you this evening at a popular local restaurant. November 8 – Grasse – Follow the magnificent scenery along the lovely Loup River to St. Paul de Vence, situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful countryside.  This medieval, walled town is filled with historic buildings, hidden alleyways, fabulous restaurants and many specialty shops.  As you explore, soak in its distinctive light, said to have inspired Matisse, Braque, Chagall and many other artists. November 9 – Begin your day with a tour of Nice.  A visit to the local flower market, where much more than brightly colored blooms are sold, is followed by a trip to the lively seafront Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena, the town’s center of activity.  Next, visit the Chagall Museum to see his celebrated collection of paintings.  Travel the spectacular coastline, passing the charming town of Villefranche-sur-Mer east of Nice.  In St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat, called the crown jewel of the French Riviera, you visit the impressive Rothschild Villa and Gardens.  This seaside palazzo overlooks the Mediterranean and boastings seven themed garens, paintings, and other antiquities. November 10 – St. Tropez – Cannes – Once an old fishing village, this scenic area is now a fashionable resort frequented by movie stars, artists and writers.  Relax and enjoy the sights on a delightful cruise around the yacht-filled bay before heading off to the popular resort of Cannes where you will explore the Old Town, Le Suquet, and walk along the elegant Boulevard de la Croisette. November 11 – Monaco – A panoramic tour of Monaco features the famous Casino of Monte Carlo, the Place des Armes, Prince’s Palace, Avenue des beaux Artes, and the Cathedral of Monaco, where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace are buried.  A highlight of your visit to Monaco is the fascinating Oceanographic Museum which was founded in 1910 by Prince Albert 1 who personally collected many of the marine artifacts on display.  This evening join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. November 12 – Depart for home. Fee $2,099 pp on double occupancy including air fare from Seattle, sightseeing, 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners. For detailed brochure, call Aysin Clay (253) 964-6601.
	Turkey and Greece 2007 FULL August 26 through September 8, 2007 Aysin Clay, Lead Visit some of the most beautiful cities and islands of the Agean on this custom tour led by Istanbul native, Aysin Clay. Visit the modern and ancient city of Istanbul, the coastal cities of Bodrum and Kusadasi, the Greek islands of Rhodes, Crete and Athens. This region is a land of contrasts, modern and ancient cultures blend together. Amazing sights, delicious food, friendly people all make for a trip of a lifetime. Download Turkey and Greece info (PDF). Visit the Photo Gallery and download our FREE Turkish Cookbook... Fee: $2995 Land Only (Intl. & Domestic airfare to be determined at a later time.) Aysin Clay will lead this popular trip in January and February of 2007.
Steve Jaech does Shakespeare! 2008 PLAYBILL TBA	JOIN US IN 2008 Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2008 Drama buffs! An extraordinary summer field experience has been planned for you by the Pierce College Office of Continuing Education. Shakespeare and Drama (English 234/202), Shakespeare Festival (English 250/Theatre 255) combine eight class sessions with a four-day stay in Ashland, Oregon. You will enjoy six stunning plays, all part of this year’s Oregon Shakespeare Festival, one of the best Shakespearean festivals in the world. CALL AYSIN CLAY FOR 2008 DATES, PLAYS AND COURSE FEE INFORMATION. Your classroom will be the stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  Having read and discussed the plays prior to the Festival, you will arrive in Ashland well prepared to appreciate and enjoy them.  You will spend four days close to the excitement and bright lights, enjoying six plays, a backstage tour and a chat with a director or actor – all with the beauty of the Rogue River and Southern Oregon as a backdrop.  Class sessions after the Festival will focus on Shakespeare’s works. Course Fee:  $TBA.  Includes course tuition for 10 credits, tickets to plays and lodging for four nights in Ashland (double occupancy).  Meals and transportation to and from Ashland are not included.  There will be no refund for lodging and ticket fees . Your Instructor: “The play’s the thing!” says Pierce College’s Steve Jaech, your instructor.  Steve, who has led several successful trips to Ashland, has taught English at Pierce College over 20 years.  A seasoned field-experience instructor, he was one of the three Washington state teachers invited to teach Shakespeare in London at the American Institute of Foreign Studies in 1988. Register and earn 10 Credits, SPI clock hours or take it just for fun (no-credit): Earn ten credits or 100 in-service clock hours approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Or you can opt for no credit and take courses just for the fun of it. INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE Item# U101; ENGL 234; 5 Credits    and INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA Item# U102; ENGL 202; 5 Credits OR SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Item# U103; ENGL 250; 10 Credits OR SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Item# U104; THTR 255; 10 Credits

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