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Travel Guidelines for Students - Important Reminders for a Smooth Trip!

This document provides important reminders and guidelines for student travelers, including rules, recommendations, and information on transportation, luggage, personal items, money, communication, and daily activities. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip!

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Travel Guidelines for Students - Important Reminders for a Smooth Trip!

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  1. Welcome

  2. TOP Ten REminders

  3. 1 Alcohol = 10 days suspension

  4. 2 Keep your passport with you at all times

  5. 3 Must have at least 2 partners at all times *applies to Hotel also

  6. 4 Carry list of hotel addresses and phone numbers at all times

  7. 5 Sign in sheet b/w 10:00 - 11:00 pm. Must stay in the room to which you are assigned

  8. 6 Respect your fellow travelers, tour director, bus driver and chaperones

  9. 7 Always be punctual

  10. 8 Quiet during tours, in museums, in hotels etc. No shouting in the bus.

  11. 9 Be on time - ALWAYS

  12. 10 Be mindful about criticizing food during meals

  13. 11 May not have other student travelers in your room

  14. 12 Be extremely courteous to border guards at the border crossings!

  15. Departure You are responsible for Transportation to and from Philadelphia Airport We will meet at 3:15 at the International Departure Terminal A American Airlines (AA 718)

  16. Travelers Carry Own Luggage • One suitcase 50 lbs • One carry on 17 lbs

  17. You have to contact the airline and Explorica if you have any dietary restrictions.

  18. Personal Information • Put your name and phone on the outside and inside of the luggage. • Put your name and phone on the inside of your carry on too!

  19. Carry-on Toiletries Toiletries in bottles of 3oz. or less and placed in a plastic bag

  20. Miscellaneous • Earplugs/sleep mask • Aspirin/Tylenol, Theraflu • Download dict.cc - do not need internet • Need adapter/converter – • Hair dryer – share with roommate

  21. Miscellaneous • adapter (outlet/plug) • converter (electrical current)

  22. Weather Average temperature 66-70 but at night, in the 40s. Might rain

  23. Clothing • Layers • Pants or skirts/dresses • Short sleeve shirts • Sweater/sweat shirt/rain gear • At least one pair or walking shoes • When entering the Vatican Museums, ST. Peter’s Basilica and any other churches, especially in southern Italy, you must be modest in your dress.

  24. $ Recommendation • Debit card: your Bank card or AAA prepaid card 2. Cash - Euros – 100 euros 3. 1 back up credit card is a good idea

  25. Money Do not leave money/credit/passport cards in hotel room

  26. New Debit/AAA Test or authorize several days prior to trip – go to WAWA

  27. Do you need Euros before you go? Good idea -in case your debit/travel card does not work.

  28. AAA Visa Travel Money Card Members – $4.95 Non-members - $9.95

  29. Achtung! CALL YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY/BANK AND LET THEM KNOW YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ABROAD!! OTHERWISE, THEY WILL LOCK YOUR CARD.

  30. Just in case • In the chance your child’s money card does not work or is lost, pair up with another parent and put money in the friends account in a emergency. • Student exchange an outfit with friend to pack in case their luggage is lost. Or one outfit in carry on.

  31. Lost? Find a Café with Wi-Fi and email/text me. Wait for response. We will find you! Has never happened!!

  32. Phone • Check with your cell phone provider. Do NOT use internet. • Wi-Fi in Cafés free with some plans • Use iPod and SKYPE for free or 1€ with hotel Wi-Fi.

  33. Phones Airplane Mode!!! Turn off DATA

  34. No phone plan? Skype, iMessage, WhatsApp, Snap on iPod/iTouch using hotel/cafe Wi-Fi

  35. How to contact me Call in Emergency only Email any general questions

  36. No new SHOES !!! Recommend 2 Pair Walk in them for at least 2 days PRIOR to you trip

  37. Updates I will send email if flight or hotel/itinerary changes

  38. Typical Day 7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel 9:00-12:00Morning activity such as city sightseeing 12:00-1:00 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best bratwurst in town or browse a local market and picnic in the park 1:00-3:00 Afternoon activity 3:00-6:00 Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square/travel 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner 7:30-11:00 An evening activity such, as organized by your group leader or tour company.

  39. It is your responsibility to research your credit card information/fees, phone carriers fees and pack what you need. I am giving you guidelines but if you need further information please call airline, your phone carrier, Explorica or search the internet! Thank you!!

  40. MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! CALL YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY/BANK AND LET THEM KNOW YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ABROAD!! OTHERWISE, THEY WILL LOCK YOUR CARD.

  41. Student Advice from previous trips

  42. Keep up with us Explorica will have updated flight and hotel information if there are any changes. You will pick up your child from airport

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