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Why take an educational tour?

Why take an educational 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.

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Why take an educational tour?

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  1. 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

  2. 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. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit. 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.

  3. EF is committed to your safety EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries. 24-hour emergency on-call service so 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.

  4. 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 (April 10th-14th, 2013) Similar tour options

  5. Where are we going? Itinerary Day 1 Fly overnight to Spain Day 2 Madrid Day 3 Madrid Day 4 Toledo • Consuegra • Granada Day 5 Granada • Costa del Sol Day 6 Costa del Sol Day 7 Seville Day 8 Córdoba • Madrid Day 9 Madrid Day 10 Depart for home

  6. How much does it cost? Price Quote Enrollment Fee $95 Program Fee * $2,225 Early Enrollment Discountˆ -$200 Current Departure Fees** $596 Weekend Supplement $70 Morocco $160Peace of Mind Program FreeMonthlyTotal For Students $185 $2,946Adult Supplement $365For Adults $207 $3,311 Tour items not included El Escorial and Segovia $105Flamenco Show Seville $55Extension Program Fee $515All Inclusive Insurance $145

  7. What does the Program Fee include? • Airfare • Hotel accommodations • Transportation • Breakfast and dinner daily • Full-time EF Tour Director • Guided sightseeing tours • Entrance fees to select attractions

  8. 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 July and Emily is going on an EF tour • to London and Paris the following August. • After paying the enrollment fee and insurance, • the tour balance is $2,376. • Therefore, Emily’s monthly payments are only $216 • TOUR BALANCE • ÷ NO. OF MONTHS • ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • = MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED • $2,376 ÷ 11 = $216

  9. What does the Program Fee NOTinclude? Beverages and lunches (unless specified) Optional excursions Departure fees Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides Spending money Insurance Passport/visa fees

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. How do I enroll? Online: www.eftours.com/enroll Phone: 1-800-665-5364 Fax: 1-800-318-3732 Mail: EF Educational Tours One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Tour number: 1176876 Enrollment Deadline: Friday, December 9th

  13. 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. Join TourLink, EF’s interactive travel journal. Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport. Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. Destination videos and photos Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour: Discover the World with EF

  17. Online reviews from travelers • Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience. • Visit www.eftours.com/reviews • Copy and paste a link to your tour page.

  18. TourLink Travel Journal • TourLink is EF’s interactive travel journal, allowing travelers to connect with their friends and family back home. • Students: • Connect with fellow travelers before, during and after your tour. • Invite family and friends to follow your tour. • Post and comment on photos, videos, and updates. • Turn your group’s photos into a professionally bound keepsake book. • Parents: • Stay connected to your child’s tour through their personal travel journal or through the group feed. • Never miss a moment of the experience!

  19. Social Networks Faollow EF Educational Tours on the premiere social networks on the internet, including: • Facebook • Twitter • YouTube • Flickr

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