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Get Set … SOUTH PACIFIC

Get Set … SOUTH PACIFIC. Summer Travel June 2014. Things to discuss:. Tipping Optional Excursion Packing Phones Credit Cards Spending Money Passports & Visas. Tipping. Why and who do I have to tip?

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Get Set … SOUTH PACIFIC

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  1. GetSet…SOUTH PACIFIC Summer Travel June 2014

  2. Things to discuss: • Tipping • Optional Excursion • Packing • Phones • Credit Cards • Spending Money • Passports & Visas

  3. Tipping • Why and who do I have to tip? • We tip to show appreciation for all the work that our tour director, bus driver, and guides do. • When will I tip? • We will collect $109.00 per person at our next meeting. • Will this cover all my tips? • Yes – except for the optional excursion. You will tip that guide on your own. (~$1/person)

  4. Tipping 12 Days X $6 (Tour Director) = $7212 Days X $3 (Bus Driver) = $36 $1 X 1 Guided Tour (Additional Guide) = $1 Total Tipping = $109.00 (per person)

  5. Optional Excursion: Blue Mountains & Katoomba $135 (April 15th enrollment deadline) Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains on this full-day excursion! Visit Katoomba Scenic World where the world's steepest incline railway takes you into the rainforest of Jamison Valley. Take a walk along the scenic trails before ending your adventure with a visit to the Sydney Olympic Park, the site of the 2000 Summer Olympics, and a wildlife park. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  6. What to bring: Clothing that can be worn multiple times Walking shoes Clothes that you can layer Sydney: Low 46, High 65 Aukland: Low 48, High 59 Fiji: Low 69, High 81 Rotorua: Low 46, High 58 As little as possible Bathing suit? What NOT to bring: Valuables Fancy clothes Non-replaceable items Items that would require ironing Purse Packing We will supply a DETAILED pack list at the next meeting!

  7. Miscellaneous Needs • Notebook/journal and pen (Journal Parties!!) • Addresses for postcards • Camera, memory card and battery (phone?) • $50-$100 already converted • Passport/money carrier • Watch • Travel alarm (phone?) • Snacks (water?) • Personal medical supplies

  8. Phone – Credit Cards – Spending Money • Phone • Check with your service provider to see what you need to do if you want to bring your phone. • Most providers offer temporary overseas plans. • Credit Cards/ATM • Check with your bank about your options • PIN numbers for unaccompanied students will be collected • Check expiration dates • EF Tours Prepaid Cards • Travelers checks are NOT recommended • Call your card companies to let them know you will be traveling • Spending Money • $30-$60 a day – covers lunches, snacks, souvenirs, etc. • Order converted money through your bank • Budgeting

  9. Conversion 1 USD = 1.22 NZD (New Zealand Dollar) 1 NZD = 0.82 USD 1 USD = 1.12 AUD (Australian Dollar) 1 AUD = 0.89 USD 1 USD = 1.89 FJD (Fijian Dollar) 1 FJD = 0.53 USD

  10. Money Exchange • Order ahead from your bank • Make daily withdraws from credit/debit card • Check with bank to see withdraw and exchange fees Tip from TripAdvisor: Yes, the ANZ bank at the airport is the best. The worst rate is at an overseas exchange place (e.g. Brisbane/Sydney airport) and hotels charge a commission so they are more expensive too. They do take credit cards in a lot of places and there are Westpac and ANZ bank ATMs here so you can withdraw money from your Aus accounts (cirrus).

  11. Passports & Special Travel • If EF issues a ticket with an incorrect name, then you will not be allowed to board the plane. • Sign your passport! • If you don’t have your passport today, you MUST send in a copy to me ASAP. • If you need to make special travel arrangements, please let me know ASAP!

  12. Visas • We will apply together for visas at our next meeting: April 9th @ 7 PM • The cost is $45, which you can pay online. • If you would like to apply for a visa sooner, you can do so by going to the website posted on our weebly. http://itravelclub.weebly.com/australia.html

  13. Behavior/Expectations Hotel Punctuality Streets/Sidewalks Curfew Packing Rooming Telephone Tree Bon Voyage Meeting Apply for visas Things to Bring: -Extra Passport Photos -Passport info (for visa app.) -$109 Tip Money per person Topics for Next Meeting – April 9th @ 7

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