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HAWAII TRIP INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:30 pm XHS Fine Arts Theatre . BACKGROUND & TOUR COMPANY:. Xavier music ensembles travel every–other year (even years). 2010: The Bahamas 2008: San Francisco 2006: Disney World 2004: New York City
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HAWAII TRIP INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:30 pm XHS Fine Arts Theatre
BACKGROUND & TOUR COMPANY: • Xavier music ensembles travel every–other year (even years). • 2010: The Bahamas • 2008: San Francisco • 2006: Disney World • 2004: New York City • The trip is NOT required, but is encouraged. • This year, students will have the opportunity to perform AND do service. • We use a very reputable student travel agency: Bob Rogers Travel.
DATES: • For the most part, the trip will occur during Spring Break 2012. • The exact dates are: • Departure: Tuesday, April 10 • Arrive Home: Monday, April 16
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: • “HA” Breath of Life show • Hard Rock Café • Polynesian Cultural Center • Self–guided tour of Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial • Self–guided tour of Pearl Harbor’s USS Missouri • Hike – Diamond Head Crater • Alii Kai Dinner Cruise with entertainment • Visit to the beach • Visit to the International Marketplace • Authentic Hawaiian luau at Germaine’s Luau • Excursion to the Chief’s Secret Island
PERFORMANCES & SERVICE: • Each group will be performing in Hawaii at the Polynesian Cultural Center and outside Pearl Harbor (near the USS Missouri). • There may be additional performance and clinic opportunities and these will be shared with you as soon as they are confirmed! • There will be half a day in Hawaii where we will have the opportunity to complete a service project together. Details about this project will be shared as they are confirmed.
WHAT THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Roundtrip air transportation via commercial airlines • Chartered Motor Coach Transportation to/from XHS & Chicago O’Hare International Airport • $100.00 Per Person For Luggage/Equipment Fees on commercial flights • Ground transportation in Hawaii • Traditional fresh flower lei greeting • Accommodations for five (5) nights at the Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel • Five (5) daily buffet breakfasts at the Wailana Coffee House next to the Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel • One (1) box lunch at Pearl Harbor • One (1) island BBQ lunch on the Chief’s Secret Island • One (1) pizza party dinner at the hotel on the day of arrival • One (1) dinner at the Hard Rock Café • One (1) buffet dinner at the Gateway Restaurant • Assistance with service project arrangements (details to be confirmed) • Group travel video for each participant • Local tour guide with the group throughout our entire stay in Hawaii
COSTS: • PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 150–159 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: • $ 1,999.00/person (based on quad occupancy) • $ 2,080.00/person (based on triple occupancy) • $ 2,220.00/person (based on double occupancy) • $ 2,635.00/person (based on single occupancy) • PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 140–149 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: • $ 2,025.00/person (based on quad occupancy) • $ 2,105.00/person (based on triple occupancy) • $ 2,245.00/person (based on double occupancy) • $ 2,660.00/person (based on single occupancy)
FRUIT SALE FUNDS: • Fruit sale funds can be applied to the cost of this trip. • More information about the transfer process will be forthcoming.
INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM: • We have elected to utilize Bob Rogers Travel Individual Payment System (IPS) to collect trip payments. Please pick–up a handout tonight in order to help you register for this trip.
PAYMENT TIMELINE: • Registration Deadline: (must be done online) • SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 • Deposit due: • SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 ($400.00 per traveler) • 2nd payment due: • NOVEMBER 1, 2011 ($425.00 per traveler) • 3rd payment due; • DECEMBER 1, 2011 ($425.00 per traveler) • 4th payment due: • JANUARY 19, 2012 ($425.00 per traveler) • Final payment due: • FEBRUARY 22, 2012 (remaining balance/$294.00 but subject to change)
Questions? • Mr. John Popke, Choir Director jpopke@acesxavier.k12.wi.us (920) 882.6917 • Mrs. Kate Hardt, Band Director khardt@acesxavier.k12.wi.us (920) 882.6915 • Mr. Rob Lewis, Trip Account Manager rob@bobrogerstravel.com