International Trips
The Yucatan: "Voices of Mexico"
In conjunction with the Global Initiative: Latin America, SUNY Orange offers a awonderfully entertaining and enriching visit to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico during Spring Break 2008 (March 22-March 29). (A PASSPORT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER MEXICO.) The Ucatan remains one of the most beautiful and myterious parts of Mexico, lush with history, culture, architecture and wildlife. THis trip isled by SUNY Orange Professor, and Fulbright Scholar, Kathleen Wright, who has traveled to Mexico many times.
The adventure begins with an informative lecture/slide show prior to departure.
Highlights of the trip include trips to the historic ruins of Chitchen Itza, Tulum, and Uxmal; a visit to the ancient Mayan underground water site, the Ikkil Cenote.
The past comes to the present wit hstops at the cities of Merida and Vallodolid, where you will shop the native markets, and tour the European architecture and Cathedrals-a witness to the Spanish influence on Mexico. During play time, you will explore the seaside resorts of Progreso and Playa del Carmen, with their white beaches and super blue ocean.
The cost of the trip is per person, double occupancy:
- $ 2,063 for those under 23
- $ 2,188 for those over 23
It includes roundtrip air fare, hotels, guided tours, ground transportation, entrance fees, basic travel insurance only while IN Mexico, all breaksfasts and dinners, and a special "Farewell" dinner with music and entertainment.
Deposit due by Oct. 15, 2007 (Passport number required in order for the deposit to be accepted)
Full payment due by Nov. 15, 2007.
Contact Professor Kathleen Wright at 845 341-4024 or e-mail at kwright@sunyorange.edu
Travelers must register for the SUNY Orange one credit course: ENG 192 Literature, Time and Place: "The Yucatan." There is no extra tuition charged for full time students (12 credits or more).
OR
Travelers must register for the SUNY Orange NON CREDIT COURSE: N6999OA "The Yucatan Trip Companion." There is a $40 registration fee for this course.
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