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1. Mrs. Matthias’ Spanish Studies in Spain June 18, 2015 - June 28, 2015
2. Why Do I Travel? About Mrs. Matthias I have 3 children 13, 12 and 9, one in dual language Studied in Spain myself Have taken 3 student trips Traveled to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Spain, France Not a teacher previously Each interview we talked about my study abroad program college and job applications Insert Photo of Yourself the experience is everything
3. Why Should You Travel? Practice Spanish with Native Speakers. -- order food, ask for directions, meet new people… Experience the Culture! Experience Europe! Global Perspective – We are not all the same! Classroom experiences come alive! Adventure!!! The Experience is Everything the experience is everything
4. Highlights of What We’ll See Prado Plaza Mayor Salamanca Alcala Gate
5. Tour Itinerary Day 1 Start Tour Day 2 Hola Madrid Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel Madrid City Walk: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España Prado visit Day 3 Madrid Landmarks Madrid Guided Sightseeing Tour: Calle Mayor, Gran Via, Cibeles fountain, Alcala Gate, Columbus square, Royal Palace visit Toledo Guided Excursion (included value,$70): Cathedral, Church of Santo Tomé, St. Mary’s Synagogue Tapas dinner Day 4 Madrid--Salamanca Travel to Salamanca Salamanca Guided Sightseeing Tour: Casa de lasConchas, New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, University of Salamanca visit the experience is everything
6. Tour Itinerary Day 5 Spanish School Spanish school Day 6 Spanish School Spanish school Day 7 Spanish School Spanish school Day 8 Spanish School Spanish school Day 9 Spanish School Spanish school Day 10 Salamanca--Madrid Travel to Madrid via El Escorial Paella dinner Day 11 End Tour the experience is everything
7. What’s Included? Round-trip airfare 9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms Full European breakfast daily Dinner daily Full-time services of a professional Tour Director Guided sightseeing tours & city walks as per itinerary Visits to select attractions as per itinerary Tour Diary™ Tapas Dinner Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided Additional Costs to Consider: *Passports & Visas (if applicable) *Tipping *Snacks, Beverages & Lunches (unless otherwise noted) *Souvenirs *Free time activities *the cost of these items are not included in the total price the experience is everything
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9. Travel Protection Details Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan covers you for: A traveler’sinjury, sickness, ordeath of a familymember. Loss of passportorvisas. Flight cancellationsdueto strike orbadweather. Loss of luggage and personal effects. TripCancellationorTripInterruptionduetocoveredreasonssuch as a coveredsickness, illness, injuryordeath. TripCancellationorTripInterruptionduetodefinedTerroristActs. Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan Plus covers you for: Samebenefits as standard plan PLUS Cancel forAnyReasonWaiverBenefit. Withthe Cancel forAnyReasonWaiverBenefit, ifyou cancel yourtripby 30 days prior toyourdepartureforanyreasonnototherwisecoveredbythispolicy, TripMatewillreimburseyoufor 75% of the non-refundablecancellationfeeswhichapplytoyourtrip. PleaseseeTerms & Conditionsfor complete informationregardingTravelProtectionPlans. the experience is everything
10. Pricing Details See detailed pricing at: http://www.explorica.com/Matthias-5641 Total Student Cost: $3,355 $99 down and then $296/month *Save $100 off this price! Participants must sign up by May 30th, 2014, and use the voucher code Travel100off at time of enrollment to receive this discount. Save an additional $50 if you sign up tonight!!! If signing up tonight price is $3205 *Haveyoutraveledwith Explorica before? Thentakeanadditional $100 off the tour cost! the experience is everything
11. Payment Options Automatic Monthly Payment Plans $99 Deposit (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Billed automatically to your credit card or checking account Auto-withdrawals on either the 5th or 20th of the month Balance divided into equal monthly payments until 35 days prior to departure See the Tour Center for the current monthly payment amount. Manual Payment Plan – 4 step $99 Membership Fee (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Payments are not automatically withdrawn 30 days after registration, 2nd payment of $500 is due 75% of your balance due 105 days prior todeparture Remainder balance due 65 days prior to departure Can be a good option for fundraisers Pay in Full Entire balance paid upon registration Payments by check or credit card the experience is everything
12. Enrolling Online is Easy Visit www.explorica.com Find the“Students: Sign Up” button and then click to go to the next page the experience is everything
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14. Easy Online Payments the experience is everything
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17. Contact Explorica Email info@explorica.com Mail Explorica, Inc.145 Tremont St., Fl. 6Boston, MA 02111 Fax 1.888.310.7088 Phone 1.888.310.7121 the experience is everything
18. Questions?