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Join us on a 10-day adventure tour to Dublin, London, and Paris led by experienced guides. Explore iconic landmarks in each city, gain a global perspective, and make lifelong connections. Discover the benefits of group travel, educational value, and safety measures provided. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable experience! Learn about fundraising options, payment plans, and included amenities such as flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and create lasting memories.
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Dublin/London/Paris 10days Led by Susan Lieberg & Stacy Dahl
Our meeting will cover: Our Tour Our Travel Partner Why Travel is Important What’s Included and What’s Not The Safety Approach How to Reserve Your Spot
Why travel? • We are more global – socially & economically • DigiKey, Polaris • Travel makes us more aware of world events and different cultures. • Seeing is believing • “Travel is fatal to bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain • Connections begin with youth • Help students develop a global perspective
Our tour • Dublin, Ireland • Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Georgian Square, O’Connoll, Street, St. Stephen’s Green • North Wales to London • Irish Sea Ferry, Holyhead, Castle tour, Snowdonia, Stratford-Upon-Avon • London, England • Big Ben, St. Paul’s, Buckingham Palace, Trafalger Square, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge • Paris, France • Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Notre Dame
The Gator Way… • Curious and open to adventure • Prompt and organized • Friendly, polite, helpful • Makes the move from “weird” to “new” or “different.” • Group with the most compliments • Drama free
Why EF? • Over 50 years of experience • Global and local presence • - Over 500 schools and offices in over 53 countries, including Dublin, London and Paris • Educational value • Accredited, just like our school • Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price
A world of support A team of personnel around the globe means that we’re there to support you wherever and whenever you need us.
EF’s commitment to our safety • 24/7 Tour Director • Chaperones • 24-hour emergency on-call service • Peace of Mind policy
Why group travel? Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world • Combined groups get the best value. • Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups. • Meet other students from around the country. • Good way to have your first international travel adventure. • Our departure date window is:July 23th, 2018 to July 30th, 2018
What are you responsible for outside tour cost? • Spending money • For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day; I recommend $50) • Excursions • We will all do Westminster in London @ $66, Versailles in Paris will be optional @ $99 • Tips • For your Tour Director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) • Airport baggage fees • Passport and/or visa fees
Passports & visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation • Passports • Valid passports are required for all travelers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process. • Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date.
Everything you get Program price includes: Round-trip flights on major carriers Comfortable motorcoach Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfastand dinner daily Full-time, bilingual Tour Director Sightseeing led by licensed guides Entrance fees to select attractions Global Travel Protection Plan Educational itinerary Tour donation page
Paying for your tour EF Price Guarantee—your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll You pay: $181 a month $6 a day
Paying for Your Trip 2 3 1 Gifts Rummage Sales No-Interference Clause • Instead of traditional birthday and holiday gifts, request friends and family to give a gift towards your travels. • Several students have had various rummage sales to prepare, asking close friends and family to donate items. • Some have raised over $2000 in one single sale! • Home-business options • Signature Homestyles, Scentsy, Jamberry, Origami Owl have fundraising promotions that students have used. • So many programs require fundraising at our school. • Do not replicate a fundraiser one of the current activities already does – Close-Up, Music, Teams, etc.
Your tour donation page A quick and easy way to raise money for your tour How it works • Located on your personal EF website • Share your donation page on social media or via email with friends and family members you’d like to ask for support • All donations are automatically added to your account • Mrs. Lieberg’s Personal Preference: Please make contact personally instead of a blanket invitation. This trip is a perk for your high school career!
Payment options 2 3 1 Pay in full at enrollment (free) Automatic Payment Plan (free) Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) • Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll • Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks • Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday • Payment methods accepted: checking account, ATM/debit card or personal checks • Final payment extended up to one month before your tour • Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments • Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks • Accounts must have $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; an additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment • Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
Enrollment… Spots available: 50 GMR Students (class of 2018 and 2019) and adults welcome Enrollment window opens: Starts Today Enrollment window closes: 110 Days prior to departure: April 2018 To enroll you’ll need your tour number: 1899695BH Discount: $200 discount offered through October 20, 2016. Two easy ways: Online eftours.com/1899695BH Phone 800-665-5364 Enrollment Handbooks have all necessary information See Mrs. Lieberg’s Teacher Page on the GMR Website