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In search for the real art de vivre, BlueStoneBlueOcean specializes in Cultural Immersion Trips: small group, friends & family-style, getting off the beaten track, meeting people, and experiencing the authentic side of a foreign land. Each of these trips are absolutely unique. © 2023, Memories from Rome (Italy) © 2017, Memories from Washington DC (USA) Family Journey. Essential. Birth of a Modern Nation Family Learning Journey - picture: © GypsySoul • thedensecompany © 2022, Memories from Rome (Italy) The art of preparing fresh pasta. Italia! Italia! Italia! Cultural Immersion Trip - picture: © Simon D. Webb • thedensecompany © 2023, Memories from Rome (Italy) 1/17 HOME Nouvelle page Nouvelle page Nouvelle page Nouvelle page Nouvelle page WE ARE WE ARE THIS IS HOW WE TRAVEL THIS IS HOW WE TRAVEL Nouvelle page Blog Nouvelle page WE ARE Résultats de recherche Nouvelle page Nouvelle page Formules et tarifs Nouvelle page Nouvelle page More Ancre 1 “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain BlueStoneBlueOcean specializes in Cultural Immersion Journeys : small group, friends & family -style, getting off the beaten track, meeting people, and experiencing the authentic side of a foreign land. Each of these trips is absolutely unique! Additionally we offer Family Learning Journeys for larger groups of students and their families. While these trips focus on history, they also feature unique itineraries designed to enrich students' understanding of both the past and the present. We also design On-Demand Customized Trips . Simply reach out to us and we'll create and lead a customized experience just for you and your group. SPRING 2025. 5TH EDITION. AN ESSENTIAL. Birth of a Modern Nation Historic East Coast Sites. An American Story. BOOKING CLOSING FEB 14, 2023 BOOKING CLOSING FEB 14, 2023 OVERVIEW ASK FOR A REMOTE OR IN-PERSON PRESENTATION Ancre 2 Our Offer Discover A Selection of Our Upcoming Trips! MORE Blog What's New. What's Going On. What's Coming. MORE We Are. Learn A Little Bit About Us! MORE This is How We Travel Our Travelling Philosophy! MORE Calendar Tell Us About You! And Join Us for Our Special Events! MORE • CONTACT phone/whatsapp: +1 (805) 448 2364 mail: weare@bluestoneblueocean.com Follow our adventure on • CST License #2107350 © 2012-2023, bluestoneblueocean , all rights reserved. © All pictures by Simon D. Webb & Isabela Bela, Artistes Personnes Morales • thedensecompany © Design by noname.studio

Our Travelers Say THEY TRAVEL WITH US. Here is what they say. "Fantastic Washington DC school trip. " Chuck New Traveller San Luis Obispo, CA right after being part of BIRTH OF A MODERN NATION (AN AMERICAN STORY part I) a Family Learning Journey 2014 "Such an amazing experience. We learned so much and had our eyes opened in necessary ways." Joy N. Repeat Traveller Arroyo Grande, CA 2 years after being part of BLACK HISTORY IN AMERICA (An American Story, part III) a Family Learning Journey 2021 "Cindy & Cédric are the absolute best. If you're interested in small group travel you MUST connect with them. Amazing itineraries with access to experiences you could not get on your own." Jen M. New Traveller San Luis Obispo, CA 5 years after being part of ARGENTINA & CHILE, NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART a Cultural Immersion Trip 2021 "Cindy had a wonderful itinerary and was not only a great planner but a great translator, allowing us to get more out of the experience than we would have if we had gone on our own." Tracey C. New Traveller Atascadero, CA 3 weeks after being part of ARGENTINA & CHILE, NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART a Cultural Immersion Trip 2018 "Our family attended the Europe Through the Ages trip with Cindy this past summer. This is the second trip we joined Cindy on so we knew we were going to be so well taken care of and that the trip would surpass all expectations. (...) Thank you Cindy for discovering your true gift and sharing it." Julie S. Repeat Traveller Arroyo Grande, CA 1 month after being part of EUROPE THROUGH THE AGES (An American History part II) a Family Learning Journey 2019 "I am so excited about the oportunity to travel with your company. I have heard nothing but rave reviews from those who have traveled with you." Deena E. Future Traveller Santa Maria, CA 6 months before being part of EUROPE THROUGH THE AGES (An American History part II) a Family Learning Journey 2023 "What a wonderful way to see and enjoy the culture of France by traveling as friends and family! Our small group allowed us to be flexible and go with the flow." Carol S. Repeat Traveller Paso Robles, CA 1 year after being part of FRANCE FOR FOODIES a Cultural Immersion Trip 2022 "What a beautiful small town that Argentinians visit but most international visitors don’t. (...) I loved this trip!" Carol S. New Traveller Paso Robles, CA 4 years after being part of ARGENTINA & CHILE, NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART a Cultural Immersion Trip 2019 "In 2021, my daughter Lucy and I joined on Cindy and Cédric's Black History in the American South. It was powerful and transformational. I will never forget Lucy learning from Joanne - a young child who participated in the Bloody March over the Selma Bridge. Cindy and Cédric get to the heart and soul of why we travel - to learn about ourselves, learn about others and bring connection to this fragmented world." Wendy L. New Traveller San Luis Obispo, CA 2 years after being part of BLACK HISTORY IN AMERICA (An American Story, part III) a Family Learning Journey 2021 "We had the pleasure and honor of hosting Cindy and Cédric's group in Pianella in Abruzzo. They were days full of cultural exchanges and fun. They gave us a magnificent artistic performance on our farm among olive trees and horses. and I will never forget the dinner we had together which turned into a beautiful party with folk dances. I can't wait to host them again." Rebecca O. Partner Pianella, Italia a year after being part of ITALIA! ITALIA! ITALIA! a Cultural Immersion Trip 2022 "LOVE the cultural aspect of Cindy and Cedric's tours and I'd feel very comfortable now traveling back to France on my own for another adventure." Dianne Repeat Traveller Paso Robles, CA 9 months after being part of FRANCE FOR FOODIES a Cultural Immersion Trip 2022 " I am still amazed at all we saw and did and how we really got to know the people and their lifestyles and still have time for ourselves and enjoying all the sights and sounds of each country. " Ingrid H. New Traveller Arroyo Grande, CA 3 weeks after being part of ARGENTINA & CHILE, NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART a Cultural Immersion Trip 2018

SLOCA COMMUNITY. 4TH EDITION. BIRTH OF A MODERN NATION An American Story Washington DC • Williamsburg • Monticello • And more April 12-19, 2025 a Family Learning Journey by Registration To register it's easy! Just follow the steps: STEP 1 trip terms STEP 2 travelers' information STEP 3 liability release STEP 4 deposit START If at any moment, you encounter difficulties, let us know and we'll be happy to assit you. STEP 1 trip terms and conditions Please Read Carefully: This is a Legally Enforceable Contract. Travel Date: April 12-19, 2025 DUE DATE AMOUNT DUE PER TRAVELER Deposit Due at time of Registration $450 October 10, 2024 $1,500 January 10, 2025 Outstanding Balance You may pay a monthly payment of your choice. If final payment is not paid by January 10; 2025, BlueStoneBlueOcean reserves the right to treat the client’s booking as cancelled and all cancellation charges will apply. Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing. The date when the letter is received will be the cancellation date. Cancellation Date before October 10, 2024: $450 per traveler non-refundable Cancellation Date before January 10, 2025: $1,950 per traveler non-refundable Cancellation Date on or after January 10, 2025: No Refund Not Included Please note that the following items are not included as part of the trip cost: Flight; Airport Transfer; Trip Insurance; Lunches (other than the lunch at Monticello); Laundry and other Items of a personal nature. Trip Insurance Trip medical coverage and trip interruption or cancellation insurance is highly recommended. BlueStoneBlueOcean will not make refunds as per the above cancellation schedule. If you do make a cancellation, and it is for a covered reason, this must be handled directly by you with the insurance company. All insurance claims must be handled directly by the traveler. BlueStoneBlueOcean does not file insurance claims. Cancellation by BlueStoneBlueOcean BlueStoneBlueOcean reserves the right to cancel this departure due to a natural disaster, act of God, act of terrorism, sickness or disease outbreak, or other causes beyond our control. In such a case a refund is given which equals the total payments received less all non-refundable expenditures paid for tour. Trips may also be cancelled due to consolidation. Consolidation refers to the fact that this trip is dependent upon a minimum number of 20 persons participating. Cancellation due to consolidation will result in a full refund. In all cases, BlueStoneBlueOcean is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by customers. Flexibility The itinerary stated for this trip must be taken only as an indication of what each group may accomplish and not a contractual obligation. The client acknowledges that the nature of travel requires significant flexibility and should allow for changes. The client understands that the amenities, type of transport, route, schedule, and itinerary may change without prior notice due to local circumstances or events, which may include mechanical breakdown, illness, strikes, political disputes, weather, and other unforeseeable factors. A good faith attempt to operate the trip as advertised will be made. Student Behavior Students will be expected to sign a student contract before travel. Participants who fail to abide by the guidelines and policies may be sent home at his/her own expense and waive the right to a refund for any part of their tour fee. Registration for the trip, as an Independent Student Traveler, under the supervision of SLOCA Chaperones, is at the discretion of the school who will take into consideration student behavior, citizenship, and ability to safely participate in group travel. Informed Consent – Release of Information I grant permission for BlueStoneBlueOcean and thedensecompany to use my and/or my minor child’s name, any photos, films or videos, or sound recordings of me and my minor child(ren) or my likeness on this trip in both printed and online forms. STEP 2 traveler information Please fill out one Traveler Information form PER TRAVELER (adult, accompanied minor, independent minor). Fill in the information for the first traveler and submit. Then come back here and fill it out for each additional traveler. FIRST NAME LAST NAME PREFERRED NAME SELECT YOUR ADDRESS PHONE E-mail DATE OF BIRTH GENDER MEDICAL CONDITIONS ALLERGIES DIET OTHER This section is only for a minor* traveling WITHOUT A PARENT. *who has not turned 18 as of April 12, 2025 (beginning of the trip) PARENT/GUARDIAN FIRST NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN LAST NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL EMERGENCY CONTACT FIRST NAME EMERGENCY CONTACT LAST NAME EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE IF TRAVELLING WITH ANOTHER FAMILY, NAME OF THE SUPERVISING ADULT PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE Effacer SEND Thanks for sending! If you have additional traveler(s), please go back to the beginning of Step 2 TRAVELER INFORMATION and register them. If you have registered everyone in your group, please proceed to Step 3 LIABILITY RELEASE below. STEP 3 liability release PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ CAREFULLY THE LIABILITY RELEASE AND FILLED UP AND SUBMITTED THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW. I Agree that I/we and my/our minor child(ren) voluntarily plan to participate on a trip arranged by BlueStoneBlueOcean with knowledge that travel involves numerous risks, including, but not limited to risks of physical exertion for which I am not prepared; forces of nature; transportation failures whether by plane, train, auto, boat, by foot, or by any other conveyance; risks associated with food or impure water; risks associated with food allergies and/or medical conditions including, without limitation, the failure of any supplier to adhere to my dietary, medical or allergy related protocols; terrorism or the threat thereof; criminal activity; dangers associated with wild or other animals; breakdown or faulty maintenance of equipment; epidemics or the threat thereof; and stolen, lost, or misplaced luggage or property. In addition, I accept all risk of and release BlueStoneBlueOcean from errors and omissions. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of travel is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work and that these risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement, being a reason for my participation. I hereby agree to be responsible for my own welfare and that of my family and accept any and all risks of delay, unanticipated events, inconvenience, illness, injury, loss, emotional trauma or death. I acknowledge that the cost of this BlueStoneBlueOcean trip is based upon trip participants executing this Release of Liability, Assumption of All Risk, and Arbitration Agreement. Therefore, I HERBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FOREVER BLUESTONEBLUEOCEAN, CYNTHIA MCKINNEY HILTON, CÉDRIC JACQUEMONT AND SAN LUIS OBISPO CLASSICAL ACADEMY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS TRIP. I agree that this release shall be legally binding upon me personally, all members of my family and all minors traveling with me, my and their heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives, it being my intention full to assume all the risks associated with this trip and to release BlueStoneBlueOcean, Cynthia McKinney Hilton, Cédric Jacquemont and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy from any and all liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law. Medical Proxy I hereby give BlueStoneBlueOcean and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy and their contractors permission to arrange emergency medical treatment for my minor child if necessary, and I agree to hold BlueStoneBlueOcean and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy harmless for the provision or nonprovision of such services. Binding Arbitration I agree that in the unlikely event of a dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the terms and conditions, the brochure, itinerary, or any other literature concerning my trip itself shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association. These proceedings will be governed by substantive California law. I agree that the maximum amount of recovery to which I will be entitled from BlueStoneBlueOcean under any and all circumstances shall not exceed the amount of its fee for professional services, less actual expenses incurred in arranging my travel. Should any part of this contract be found invalid or not enforceable by a court of law, then the remaining portion shall continue to be valid and in force. Knowing and Voluntary Execution I have carefully read and fully understand the contents of this document, including those regarding cancellation and refund policies, trip terms and conditions, limitation of liability, and responsibility born by trip participants. I understand that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract and sign it of my own free will. I, TRAVELING ADULT (OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) ONE, HAVE CAREFULLY READ, AGREE AND ATTEST THAT ALL INFORMATION ON THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS TRUE AND COMPLETE I, TRAVELING ADULT (OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) TWO, HAVE CAREFULLY READ, AGREE AND ATTEST THAT ALL INFORMATION ON THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS TRUE AND COMPLETE NAME OF MINOR #1 NAME OF MINOR #2 NAME OF MINOR #3 NAME OF MINOR #4 SIGNATURE TRAVELING ADULT OR PARENT/GUARDIAN ONE Erase SIGNATURE TRAVELING ADULT OR PARENT/GUARDIAN TWO Erase DATE SEND Thanks for send your Liability Release! Last, in order to complete your registration, please request a payment link below. STEP 4 finalization To secure your registration, you need to make a $450 non-refundable deposit per registered traveler. Click below to receive our payment link: REQUEST A PAYMENT LINK

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