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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Europe 2013
France, Germany, and the Alps (also Liechtenstein!)
Important Details… http://kochapgeography.wikispaces.com/Europe+
Trip+2013
• 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
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Why take an educational tour?
o EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.
o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites.
o A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips.
o With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.
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EF is #1 in educational travel
Just a reminder…
o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries. o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while
your child is on tour. o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24
hours a day. o EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure
date up to 35 days prior to departure.
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EF is committed to your safety
Lucerne—Swiss Alps
• 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
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How does group travel work?
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Where are we going?
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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
• 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)
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What does the Program Fee NOT include?
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How much does it cost?
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EF’s monthly payment 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
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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
• 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
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Passports and Visas
Online: www.eftours.com/enroll
Or www.eftours.com/1219386
Phone: 1-800-665-5364
Fax: 1-800-318-3732
Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141
Tour number: 1219386
Enrollment deadline: March 7th, 2012 for $150.00 off!
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How do I enroll?
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
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eftours.com/student
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.
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eftours.com/parent
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
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Personalized website for travelers
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Destination Reviews, videos and photos
Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour:
www.eftours.com/fga