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Agenda

Agenda. Missing items/forms from students 1. Departure, flight and luggage 2. Must Have’s and Must Do’s 3. Travel Etiquette Reminders 4. Updates & technology 5. Behavior guidelines for your safety 6. Miscellaneous. Emergency Information Sheet.

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Agenda

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  1. Agenda • Missing items/forms from students • 1. Departure, flight and luggage • 2. Must Have’s and Must Do’s • 3. Travel Etiquette Reminders • 4. Updates & technology • 5. Behavior guidelines for your safety • 6. Miscellaneous

  2. Emergency Information Sheet • Please fill in your current, up to date information on the sheet that is being passed around (in alphabetical order). Be sure to write very clearly! • Medical Insurance information is available for each traveler on the Prométour website.

  3. Departure • Friday, April 7 • Students should go directly to the Philly airport after school on Friday. (Try to arrive 3 hours before departure.) • Wait for the group to check in for our 6:15 PM departure with American Airlines. Flight AA75418:15Arrive 07:55  (next day) • Return Saturday, April 15 to Philly. Parents should be at the airport to pick up students. Flight AA755CDG Paris 1:20 Arrive PHL-3:50

  4. Hotels for the trip Rouen BEST WESTERN GUSTAVE FLAUBERT April 8-9, 2017 // 1 Night http://www.hotelgustaveflaubert.com/en/ Caen IBIS CAEN CENTRE PAUL DOUMER April 9-11, 2017 // 2 Nights http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-1012-ibis-styles-caen-centre-paul-doumer/index.shtml Saint Malo HOTEL DE L’UNIVERS April 11-12, 2017 // 1 Night http://www.hotel-univers-saintmalo.com/ Tours AU RELAIS SAINT ELOI April 12-13, 2017 // 1 Night http://www.au-relais-st-eloi.com/ Paris COMFORT HOTEL ANDRE LATIN April 13-15, 2017 // 2 Nights http://www.hotelandrelatin.fr/

  5. Travelers Carry Their Own Luggage • One suitcase (pack less than you think you need!) • One carry on

  6. Checked luggage • Attach luggage tag and GV ribbon • Weight and size: • American Airlines calculates the size limits of your bag by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height. • For all regions, your checked baggage allowance is: • Dimension: 62 in / 158 cm • Weight: 50 lbs / 23 kgs There are fees for overweight luggage.

  7. Carry-on bag • Shouldn’t exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters (including handles and wheels) • Must fit in the sizer at the airport • If your items don’t fit in the overhead bin or under the seat, they may need to be checked. There may be additional carry-on baggage restrictions at certain airports or on certain airplanes. • Keep essentials and valuables in your carry–on bag • Bring a few extra plastic bags

  8. Carry-on Toiletries Toiletries in bottles of 3oz. or less and placed in one quart size plastic bag (place larger items in checked luggage [in a plastic bag])

  9. Must Have’s and Must Do’s

  10. Keep your passport with you at all times • Carry the hotel information with name, address & phone number of each hotel • NEVER give our hotel info. (or our agenda) to somebody you meet!

  11. Be familiar with the medical insurance coverage • info. and number available on the Prométour Website with your personal profile. • There is a quick reference card to use if needed.

  12. International Medical Group • For Pre-Certification, Emergency Evacuation andRepatriation • Call IMG for all outpatient surgical procedures, MRI's, CAT scans, inpatient admissions, durable medical equipment, transplants, and home health care services. For maternity pre-certification, notify IMG within the first 90 days of pregnancy as well as at the time of delivery (call collect if necessary). IMG must be notified prior to treatment or within 48 hours of an emergency. • Phone1-800-628-4664 (toll free) 1-317-655-4500 (collect if necessary) • To Report Claims • AddressInternational Medical Group, Inc. P.O. Box 88500 • Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-0500 • All IMG contact numbers, claim forms and Certificate Wordings will be included in the fulfillment kit. • Fax1-317-655-4505 • Emailinsurance@imglobal.com

  13. Start out with 100 € • Always have euros for a cab ride in an emergency (e.g. you’re lost or very late) • Keep in mind what our bus looks like and know where it is parked.

  14. Must Do’s Before You Leave • Notify your bank/credit card company if you will be using debit or credit cards in France • Test any debit, credit, prepaid cards and passwords to be sure that all is in order • Don’t keep the pin number written on or attached to your bank card!

  15. Money suggestions • Debit or credit card to withdraw cash from ATM’s • Prepaid Visa card • 1 back up credit card No traveler’s checks

  16. Must Do’s in France • Always travel in a group of at least 3 • Practice situational awareness. • Look out for each other • Include others in small group, free time activities

  17. Travel Etiquette Reminders

  18. Always be punctual

  19. Respect your fellow travelers, tour director, bus driver and chaperones by listening when they are talking (the tour guide will share a lot of worthwhile information!) Always be ready to lend a helping hand.

  20. Quiet during tours, in museums, in hotels etc. Excellent behavior on the plane/train rides is a must!

  21. In the hotel • Pay attention in the bathroom – don’t let water get all over the floor. • Don’t take anything from the hotel that isn’t yours. (but DO take everything with you that you brought – do a room check every morning.) • Remember – we are not the only guests! Be as quiet as possible.

  22. Be patient when we have to wait for things • Have things with you to do to stay busy and happy!

  23. Greetings in stores Always say “hello” and “good-bye” to the store workers - Bonjour/Au revoir: Madame Monsieur Mademoiselle Mesdames Messieurs

  24. FOOD • Never criticize the food during dinner. Be open to trying new things. • Always have a few snacks in your bag or backpack

  25. Technology

  26. Devices Phones Contact your provider; set up for international use; turn off roaming for data Remember – costs add up very fast Be careful of too much texting – can be very expensive if your plan doesn’t allow for it! Remember 6 hour time difference if you call us. Internet Available in most hotels Available in many cafés, at McDo., etc. Adapter plugs Be sure you can plug in your devices

  27. Behavior Guidelines

  28. Remember you represent your family, your school and your country – be a good ambassador! • School conduct rules apply • No drinking alcohol, using drugs or sexual activity • Breaking laws in a foreign country is a very serious issue

  29. Hotel Guidelines • Nightly bed check – do not leave your room afterwards until morning • Never leave the hotel without the group or specific permission and two others • Do not use the hotel phone for long distance calls (we don’t have time at check-out to settle individual bills) • Do not use the hotel mini-bar if available

  30. Miscellaneous • Remember to keep a journal (also a list of new vocabulary that you learn is a good idea.) • Your final requirement to get credit for the study abroad will be your scrapbook/journal. WC – • Public restrooms often have a small fee (.50 centimes) • Always use the WC when there is one available – who knows when we’ll stop again!

  31. In Restaurants • The tip is included – but you may leave a small amount extra (round up to the next euro) • “uneformule” or “un menu” represent a full meal at a set price and can be a good deal (remember, the menu is la carte) • For free water to drink with a meal, ask for “une carafe d’eau” Shopping • Stores are often closed at night • Some stores close from 12:00 to 2:00 PM • Don’t buy a whole lot of heavy souvenirs that will weigh down your suitcase • Know how much you should be paying – pay attention to the total and to your change • If your gifts are liquids (e.g. mustard is in this category), but sure you can put them in your checked luggage.

  32. Typical Day 7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel. Be prompt! (usually a buffet, the same each day) 9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing. 12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own. You and your friends may want to ask our tour director about some local specialties or grab a quick sandwich, croque monsieur or crêpe and picnic in a park. Be aware that eating in a restaurant can be slow in France. 1:00-6:00 More sight seeing or traveling 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner – as a group in Prométour’s chosen restaurant (everyone eats the same thing) 7:30-10:00 An evening activity such as a boat ride, evening walk or a chance to relax, rest up after a busy day and catch up with friends 11:00 or so Bed check

  33. Bon Voyage!

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