Benchmark Travel

Venice
Photographic Workshop and Tour

February 14-22, 2004

CAPTURE the dream-like images of Venice while improving your photographic skills. Enjoy magical moments in the world's most inspirational city. Travel the Grand Canal in the company of counts, courtesans, and Cardinals.

Conducted in conjunction with the Union League Club of Chicago, this rare photographic adventure is open to photographers of all abilities - from novice to professional, including digital photographers. This special tour includes:

· Roundtrip Chicago-Venice transportation
· 7 nights of charming 3-star accomodations near Piazza San Marco
· Transportation to and from hotel
· All group tours
· Farewell Dinner
· Cancellation Insurance

Photographic workshop includes:
· Pre-departure equipment recommendations and orientation session
· 5 daily workshop sessions with photographic assignments and critiques; one session devoted to digital photography
· 5 rolls of transparency (slide) film for each participant with next-day film development;
· Individual on-site instruction and advice on equipment
· Prizes to be awarded for the most memorable photographs

Not included in tour:
· Meals and drinks not listed above; personal items; entrance fees; departure taxes, fuel and safety surcharges, gratuities to drivers/guides, additional film, additional film development, photo equipment, costume purchase or rental.

Specific tour expenses, deposit, and itinerary will be determined at a later date. Limited to 12 participants.

· Cancellations received up to 90 days prior to departure-all monies paid will be refunded less $150 U.S. per person administrative fee.
· Cancellations received between 89 and 60 days prior to departure are subject to a penalty of $450 U.S. per person.
· Cancellations received between 59 and 15 days before departure will be assessed $750 U.S. per person plus any penalty levied by the airline.
· Cancellations received less than 15 days before departure will result in forfeiture of the total tour price.
· CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Forms will be provided.

For additional information, please contact Ben Mackoff at Benchmark Photography, Inc. at (312) 951-6552; and see the latest news on Benchmark travel.