Bob & Ruth’sGluten-Free Dining & Travel Club

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2013 EXOTIC SOUTHEAST ASIA Gluten-Free Getaway Cruise~TourDec 21, 2013 ~ Jan 8, 2014 featuring the deluxe m/s Volendam

from Hong Kong to Singapore visiting Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

Special early bird offer (details inside)

m/s Volendam Bangkok Singapore

Halong Bay

Dear Fellow Travelers,

Weinviteyoutojoinusonourfirstgluten-freegetawaycruisetothepicturesqueandexoticportsofSoutheastAsia,highlightedbyspectacularHalongBay,oneoftheraregeologicsitesdeclaredaUNESCOWorldHeritagesite.You’llenjoysuchavarietyofscenery,fromancienttemplestosparklingbeachesandcolorfulmarketsgalore.WewouldlovetosharetheexperienceofaNewYear’sEvecelebrationaboardaluxurycruiseshipatsea,andringin2014inAngkorWat!Itwillbeaspectacularexperience.

Spaceisfirstcome,firstservedsocalloremailforafabulousmid-wintergetaway.AndifyoureservebyMarch23,2013youwillreceivea$100onboardcredit,ontopofBob&Ruth’smemberdiscount.Itwillbeatripofalifetimeandwehopeyouwilljoinus.

Sincerely,

Bob & Ruth

Itinerary

Date/day Port Arr Dep

12/21,Sa embarkinHongKongovernightonboard

12/22,Su HongKong - 6:00p

12/23,Moatsea

12/24,Tu HalongBay,Vietnam 7:00a 8:00p

12/25,We atsea

12/26,Th Danang,Vietnam 7:00a 6:00p

12/27,Fr atsea

12/28,Sa NhaTrang,Vietnam 8:00a 5:00p

12/29,Su PhuMy,Vietnam 10:00a overnight

12/30,Mo PhuMy,Vietnam - 6:00p

12/31,Tu atsea-HappyNewYear

1/1,We Sihanoukville,Cambodia 8:00a - ~AngkorWatexcursionovernighthotel

1/2,Th Bangkok,Thailand 7:00p(approx)

1/3,Fr LaemChabang,Thailand - 5:00p

1/4,Sa KohSamui,Thailand 8:00a 5:00p

1/5,Su atsea

1/6,Mo Singapore-disembark 7:00a - Citytour.Lunchincluded.Check-inatyour deluxehotel.Nighttourandfestivedinner.

1/7,Tu morningatleisure,afternoonboatride,visit botanicgarden.Malay‘hawkers’dinner.

1/8,We atleisureuntildeparturetransfer

18 Night Cruise~Tour Fares

Cat Description p.p. dbl occ

BB Veranda Suite $6,995 2lowersorQueen,large sittingareaw/sofabed, whirlpool bath & shower, floortoceilwindow,balcony

DD Deluxe Veranda $5,995 2lowersorQueen,large sitting area, tub & shower, floortoceilwindowbalcony

EE Superior Oceanview $5,695 2lowersorQueen,tub& shower,picturewindow

L Superior Inside cabin $4,995 2lowersorQueen,shower

AllcabinsfeatureflatpanelTV,DVDplayer,mini-safe, mini-bar,dataport,telephone&multi-channelmusic.

3rd & 4th person sharing, p.p $2,495

Singlesupplement:Verandasuite+100%;others:+60%

Portcharges $135p.p.Bob&Ruth’sadmin.fee $150p.p.

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

*14nightdeluxecruiseontheluxuriousVolendam.*AllmealsonboardfeaturingspecialGFmenus.*Dailycruiseactivities,nightlyentertainment,informativeporttalks,specialGFcocktailreception.

** Bob & Ruth exclusive: Angkor Wat excursion incl.overnight hotel, round-trip flights, visits to the famous temples, heritage pass, GF breakfast, lunch and dinner

*InSingapore,2nightsdeluxehotelincl.buffetbreakfastdaily,comprehensivesightseeingincl.historicsites,exoticorchidgardenandcruiseontheSingaporeRiver,plus1lunchand2dinners.

**EARLY BIRD OFFER: book&deposit byMar 23,2013andgeta$100onboardcreditinadditiontoBob&Ruth’smemberdiscount.

Optional flight to Hong Kong and return from Singapore, incl. airport transfers, available on request (please indicate on the reservation form).

Reservation Form Bob & Ruth’s EXOTIC SOUTHEAST ASIA CRUISE~TOUR 2013 please print

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Pleasereserve spacesinCat (1stchoice)orCat (2ndchoice). I/Weenclose$ (min.$950p.p.)

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PORTS OF CALL OptionalShoreExcursionsAvailable

Halong Bay“Bay of the Descending Dragon” this remarkable naturalwonderbecamefamousintheWestwhenitwasfeaturedintheFrenchfilmIndochine.HalongBayisdottedwithmorethan 3,000 limestone islands. Some are covered in densevegetationwithlimestonecaves.

Da NangDaNangisgatewaytothenaturalandancientwondersofVietnam.GazeuponthefivepeaksoftheMarbleMountains-longasourceofinspirationforVietnameseartisans;explorethecharmingUNESCOWorldHeritagetownofHoiAnorswimatnearbyChinaBeach.

Nha TrangBeach,countryside,ancientChamculture.PoNagarChamTowers,oneofthefewremainingtestamentstotheancientCham civilization. Long Son Pagoda with giant whiteBuddha seated on a lotus blossom. Superb views of thecity from the platforms surrounding the Buddha. Time toswim, enjoy refreshments at one ofNha Trang’s beautifulbeachfrontcafés.

Phu My (port of Saigon)PortinsouthernVietnam,ashortdrivetobustlingHoChiMinhCity,stillcommonlyreferredtoasSaigon.HighlightsincludeBenThanhmarket.NotreDameCathedral,theformerPresidentialPalace,famouswhenaNorthVietnamesetankcrashedthroughitsfrontgatesin1975,signalingtheendoftheVietnamWar.And theHistoryMuseum,built in 1929,whichhousesanexcellentcollectionofartifactsillustratingtheevolutionof the culturesofVietnam, fromtheBronzeAge,DongSon civilization toCham,Khmer andmodern-dayVietnam.

Sihanoukville ~ Angkor Wat excursionAfter transfer to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, boardbriefflight toSiemReap,gatewaytoAngkorWat.VisitTaProhmtoseetheprimevaljungleliterallygrowingoutofthestones.AndenjoysunsetatAngkorThomwithitsenigmaticBayonTemple.Overnighthotel.World-famousAngkorWatis the largest temple in the world and most famous of the 300 “wats” (temples) in theAngkor plains.After flight toBangkok,overnightonboardship.

Laem Chabang (port of Bangkok) Bangkokhighlightsincludeboatrideonthe“klongs”(canals)and river tributaries. The Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun),whose 260-foot spire silhouette is often recognized as thesymbol ofThailand.TheRoyalBarges.Chinatown,GrandPalace,homeofSiameseroyalty,WatPhraKaew(TempleoftheEmeraldBuddha)andshopping.

Koh SamuiA feeling of Fantasy Island permeates this fantasy island,oneof theup and coming resortdestinationsofThailand.Youcanenjoywhitesandbeaches,bigbuddhaPhraYai,ajungle experienceby 4x4 jeep, elephant rides, andR&RatoneThailand’spremierislandresortsatChawengBeach.

SingaporeHistoricwaterfrontwithitsfamousMerlion,symbolofthis“Asian Tiger”. Boat ride on Singapore river. Little India,Chinatown,SultanMosque-SingaporeismixtureofcultureswithBritishcolonial,ChineseandMalaystyles.Anexcitingcosmopolitancitywithfabulousdutyfreeshopping

To reserve your space,pleasesendthisformtogetherwithdepositpayabletoLotusTours,2MottStreet,4/F,NewYork,NY10013.Youmaychargethedeposit;pleasecallLotusToursat(800)267-5414.Thenfax,emailormailthisreservationformandpassportcopieswithin3days.Fax:(212)267-0940;email:cruises@lotustours.us.Uponreceiptofthisform,youwillbeinvoicedforthe2nddepositandbalance.Informationabouttravel/tripcancellationinsurancewillbeprovidedwithyourconfirmation.

OnepersonineachcabinmustbeamemberofBob&Ruth’s;ifnot,add$40membership,payabletoBob&Ruth’s.

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EXOTIC SOUTHEAST ASIA GF CRUISE~TOUR Dec 21, 2013 ~ Jan 8, 2014Special early bird offer (details inside)

General Information and Terms & ConditionsAccommodations in selected stateroom category including all meals, activities and entertainment onboard, a cocktail reception with gluten-free hors d’oeuvres, detailed port briefings, and porterage of 2 pieces of luggage p.p. All cabins feature a Queen or 2 twin beds (most can accommodate a 3rd or 4th pull-down bunk bed or sofabed), shower, inroom safe, minibar, satellite TV and telephone. Deluxe hotel in Singapore, tours, transfers and most GF meals.Meals onboard will be gluten-free, freshly prepared daily (option for regular meals also available); table d’hote GF group menus on landSightseeing & transfers via chartered air-conditioned coach with English-speaking guides and representatives; complete details of optional and included tours will be provided upon receipt of your final payment. Some programs require minimum participation and may be subject to change without prior notice. Transfers between the airport and the hotel or ship are provided in conjunction with HAL flights only. Air transportation. Air add-ons available via any IATA or ARC carriers via group economy class, and are generally not eligible for mileage credit or upgrading using miles and certificates. Passengers not using the cruiseline’s air add-ons are responsible to make their own way to/from the ship; please allow for possible delays and misconnections, as well as the unlikely event of a change in sailing date and/or embarkation or debarkation port.Not included: passport and visa fees; optional shore excursions; drinks and items not on the table d’hote menus; items from inroom minibars; phone, fax and internet charges; laundry and dry cleaning; and items of a purely personal nature. Please note: passport must be valid for at least 6 months past the end of the tour.Reservations are on first come, first served basis, subject to the Terms & Conditions as stated herein and on the passenger tickets and contracts.Cancellations & refunds: Cancellation charges protect tour fares for other participants as well as cover administrative expenses and non-refundable costs. A refund, less $400 per person, will be made if notice of cancellation is received more than 180 days prior to departure; between 180 and 120 days, a $800 per person charge will apply; between 120 and 90 days, a $1,600 p.p. charge will apply; within 90 days, including no-shows and voluntary early termination of a cruise-tour in progress, there is no refund. The administrative fee is not refundable.Travel & trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended and protects your person and belongings while traveling and protects your payments in the event of unforeseen illness or medical circumstance that requires you to cancel prior to or during the cruise. Details and an insurance application will be sent with your confirmation.Responsibility: The Organizers (Bob & Ruth’s Gluten-Free Dining & Travel Club and Lotus Tours, Ltd. of New York) and/or associated companies give notice that all tickets issued by them and all arrangements for accommodations, meals and transport are made by them as agents for the tour participant upon the express condition that they shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect of any vehicle or through the acts of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers herewith, or of any hotel/ship proprietor or employees. Itineraries and fares may be affected by changes in air services of the various countries. The right is reserved to withdraw any feature announced in this program and to make such alterations in the itinerary as may be found desirable for the convenience and proper carrying out of the tour. The right is reserved to decline, accept or retain any person as a member of the tour. Guest speakers are subject to professional commitments. The Organizers and/or associated companies accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in schedules, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine or other causes. All fares shown are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at time of printing and subject to change prior to receipt of final payment. The carriers are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on their respective conveyances. The passenger ticket shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier(s) and the purchaser or passenger. (2/13)