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France, Germany, and the Alps (also Liechtenstein!). Europe 2013. Important Details…. http://kochapgeography.wikispaces.com/Europe+Trip+2013. Why take an educational tour?. Newfound confidence and independence Improve your grades and enhance college applications Enhanced career prospects
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France, Germany, and the Alps (also Liechtenstein!) Europe 2013
Important Details… • http://kochapgeography.wikispaces.com/Europe+Trip+2013
Why take aneducational tour? • Newfound confidence and independence • Improve your grades and enhance college applications • Enhanced career prospects • Experience new cultures and explore famous sights • Have fun with your friends and make new ones
EF is #1 in educational travel • EF has the lowest price guaranteed.More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours. • The itineraries are educational,featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. • A 24-hour EF Tour Directorstays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips. • With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence,we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.
EF is committed to your safety • EF has hundreds of officesin more than 50 countries. • 24-hour emergency on-call serviceso you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour. • Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Directoraccompanies our group 24 hours a day. • EF’s Peace of Mind program,allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35 days prior to departure.
How does group travel work? • What is group travel? • Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to share a motorcoach • Why does EF combine groups? • Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40 • Low prices means more students can see the world • Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country • How does EF combine groups? • Flexible date range • Similar tour options
What does the Program Fee include? • Airfare (Current cost to fly from DSM to Paris: $1313.10! FLIGHT ONLY!) • Hotel accommodations • Transportation • Breakfast and dinner daily • Full-time EF Tour Director • Guided sightseeing tours • Entrance fees to select attractions
What does the Program Fee NOTinclude? • Beverages and lunches (unless specified) • Optional excursions • Departure fees • Tips for your tour director ($6 per day), bus driver ($3 per day) and local guides • Spending money • Insurance • Passport/visa fees (if applicable)
EF’s monthlypayment plan • Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month • No late fees • Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure • For example: • It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July. • The total tour cost is $2,864. • Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179. • TOTAL COST • ÷ NO. OF MONTHS • ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED • $2,864 ÷ 16 = $179
All-inclusive Insurance • $145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes: • Tour Cancellation and Interruption • Medical and Accident • Baggage and Property • Flight Delay Insurance • 24-hour access to an English speaking representative • For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364
Passports andVisas • Valid passports are required for all travelers • Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process • Some destinations may require travel visas • Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents • All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Or www.eftours.com/1219386 Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1219386 Enrollment deadline: March 7th, 2012 for $150.00 off!
eftours.com/student Visit EF’s student website to: • Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour. • Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides. • Read Following the Equator, EF’s travel blog • Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport. • Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more
eftours.com/parent Visit EF’s parent website to: • Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe. • Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour. • Find information about how to fundraise for the tour. • Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions. • Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.
Personalized website for travelers Log-in to: • Make online payments • Purchase insurance and phone cards • Enroll on optional excursions • See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader • View flight and hotel information
Destination Reviews, videos and photos Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour: www.eftours.com/fga