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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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

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EF is #1 in educational travel

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

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 committed to your safety

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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Where are we going?

Grand Tour of Italy

Day 1 Fly overnight to Italy Day 2 Milan • Venice Day 3 Venice Days 4-5 Florence Day 6 Assisi Day 7 Pompeii • Sorrento region Day 8 Sorrento • Rome Day 9 Rome Day 10 Depart for home

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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

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What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)

• Optional excursions

• Departure fees

• Spending money

• All Inclusive Insurance Plan ($145)

• Passport/visa fees

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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 December, and you are going on an EF tour to Italy in April of next year.

The total tour cost is $2,794.

Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $187.

TOTAL COST ÷ NO. OF MONTHS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––= MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED

$2,794 ÷14 = $187

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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

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Passports and Visas

• 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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How do I enroll?

Online: www.eftours.com/enroll

Phone: 1-800-665-5364

Fax: 1-800-318-3732

Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Tour number: 1184438

Enrollment Deadline: $200 early enrollment discount expires 01/05/12

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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.

• 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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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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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

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Destination videos and photos

Watch videos that highlight where you will go on tour:

• Travel Videos

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Online reviews from travelers

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Read what other parents, students and teachers say about their EF tour experience.

• Visit www.eftours.com/reviews

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