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London, Normandy and Paris

London, Normandy and Paris. Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735. Agenda. Why travel? Who is ACIS? A typical day Trip itinerary What’s included Extra benefits of ACIS Cost Protection plans Next Steps Questions and Answers. Why travel?.

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London, Normandy and Paris

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  1. London, Normandy and Paris Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735

  2. Agenda • Why travel? • Who is ACIS? • A typical day • Trip itinerary • What’s included • Extra benefits of ACIS • Cost • Protection plans • Next Steps • Questions and Answers

  3. Why travel? Whether hiking a mountain in Delphi or ordering a café au lait in Paris, ACIS students: • Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them for future success in college and careers • Gain global perspective, cultural awareness, independence and responsibility • Develop a spirit of discovery and love of learning that lasts a lifetime “The trip was absolutely amazing. It has convinced me to study abroad. It couldn’t have turned out better!” -Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey

  4. Who is ACIS? ACIS Report Card • Quality leader in educational travel since 1978 • Division of AIFS, the leader of international education programs since 1964 • Financially Secure with more than $130 million in annual revenue • Wherever you are, ACIS is there:Offices in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, HoustonSacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation atevery destination ACIS travels to. Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent 100% Rate educational content good to excellent 99% Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent 98% Percentages for travel in 2006

  5. A Typical Day 7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel 9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing 12:00-1:00 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best pizza/crepes/paella in town or hit a local market and picnic in the park 1:00-3:00 Use an ACIS walking tour to explore a museum 3:00-6:00 Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner 7:30-11:00 An evening activity such as a boat ride, a show or a concert will keep you entertained

  6. Trip Itinerary Day 1: Overnight Flight Bon Voyage! Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and welcome you abroad.

  7. Trip Itinerary Day 2-3: London Welcome to the theater capital of the world!

  8. Trip Itinerary Day 4-5: Ferry – Caen Discover mysterious Stonehenge before crossing to France!

  9. Trip Itinerary Day 6-7: Loire Valley Let the many châteaux of the Loire enchant you!

  10. Trip Itinerary Day 8-9: Paris Discover the wonders in the City of Light!

  11. Trip Itinerary Day 10: Fly home

  12. What’s Included • Round-trip flights on commercial airlines • Accommodations in conveniently located 3-4 star hotels • Breakfast and dinner daily • Full time Tour Manager – a highly trained, multilingual travel expert who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics • Professional city sightseeing guides in all major cities • Surface transportation and airport transfers • Comprehensive Walking Tours • Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and cancellation insurance • 24-hour emergency hotline Stateside and overseas

  13. Extra Benefits of ACIS • Travel is Education Scholarship that awards student up to $1,000 off their ACIS tour • ACIS backpack and luggage tags • Fun and useful pre-trip booklets including Getting Ready to Travel brochure and a Travel Journal • Handy translations available online • ACIS eKit Global phonecards that save you up to 70% on international phonecalls are available for purchase • ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way to access funds while on tour • MyAccount – a web tool that makes keeping track of payment deadlines & making payments online a snap. • Educational excellence: Each trip includes specific Learning Objectives we guarantee will be highlighted during the tour.

  14. Cost Program Fee $3159 ($3079 with 30+ students) Registration Fee $95 Departure Fee $559 (Price will change for 2010travel) Weekend Surcharge $40 Discount by 12/31/08 -$100 Total $3753 (or less) Additional fees: Adult Surcharge $375 Ultimate Protection Plan $250 Comprehensive Protection Plan $150 Tipping Tour Manager and bus driver $5 per a day and $3 per a day Please note: Price is valid until December 31, 2008

  15. Protection Plans

  16. Next Steps • Register for the tour by sending in the registration form and deposit of $150 or register online at www.acis.com/register/ • Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the registration booklet. • Get your travel documents ready • Follow your payment schedule • Register with initial deposit of $150 by December 31, 2008 • Final payment is due by December 1, 2009 • Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more! Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at 877-795-0813 or info@acis.com

  17. Make Payments • December 1st 2008: Mail in $153 Registration • Make 12 monthly payments of $300 starting in January • Last payment will be sent in December 1st 2009.

  18. Fund Raising Ideas • Cell Phone Recycling • Candy Sale • Yard Sale/Car Wash/Pancake Breakfast • Redneck Golf Sales (Ladder Ball) • Blankets • T-Shirt Design Scholarship: $100 for Carson Student (September 2009) • Goal: $1500 = $500 per student

  19. www.acis.com • 877-795-0813 • info@acis.com

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