1. New York

2. SCHOOLS NAME* TRIP TO NEW YORK Travel Dates - DD/MM/YYYY- DD/MM/YYYY*

3. What this presentation will cover Visit overview Accommodation and Meals What is included Next steps About European Study Tours Safety Management European Study Tours Customer Charter

4. Sites and visits in New York Empire State Building Observatory New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, the observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion.

5. Sites and visits in New York Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island The Statue of Liberty is New York's most symbolic structure. The Auguste Bartholdi statue was given as a gift from the people of France and stands at 111 feet 6 inches from the toe to the crown. In the base of the statue there is an interesting museum devoted to the statue's history.

6. Sites and visits in New York Theatre Show on Broadway New York City is home to Broadway and there are 40 Broadway theatres, but only 4 are actually on Broadway. We will be seeing MATILDA/THE LION KING/ JERSEY BOYS on Broadway! Did you know?... A Broadway theatre doesn’t have to be on Broadway, but it does have to seat at least 500 people. An Off-Broadway theatre seats between 100 and 499.

7. Sites and visits in New York The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than three million works of art from all over the world across history. The MET as it is colloquially known, dates back to 1866. It is almost impossible to see everything in one day, even for the most organised visitor; with two million square feet worth of museum to discover!

8. Sites and visits in New York Guided walking tour of The Financial District A guided tour of Lower Manhattan exploring the historic and financial heart of New York. This tour traces the development of Wall Street as the world's premier financial centre - from its Colonial roots to the Big Board's most recent activities. Stops include: J.P. Morgan's bank, the New York Stock Exchange, Fraunces Tavern, the Federal Reserve Bank, and sites associated with Alexander Hamilton, John D. Rockefeller, and Victoria Woodhull.

9. Your accommodation and meals in New York We will be staying in The Comfort Inn Chelsea/The Hotel Pennsylvania/YMCA West Side* Students will be sharing in 2/3/4* bedded rooms. MEALS Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies you /your group) may have. Breakfast is/not* included. Evening restaurants include: -Bubba Gump -Heartland Brewery -Mama Sbarro *DELETE AS APPLICABLE Comfort Inn ChelseaHotel Pennsylvania YMCA West Side *

10. What is included? Flights Accommodation Meals Visits and Excursions What is not included? Spending money. Insurance may or may not be* Transfers* – from home to airport, and in destination if not booked through us. Additional charges such as extra baggage, upgrades etc. *Please speak to your tour planner if you would like us to arrange this for you and your group.

11. Next steps for Students (and Parents)* Key Dates Initial Deposit – dd/mm/yy* Passport information – dd/mm/yy (Does your group have any international students? – check if they need additional time to obtain a visa if required.) Final Payment – dd/mm/yy Travel! – dd/mm/yy If you require a visa please obtain this as soon as possible.

12. Next steps for booking with European Study Tours Provisional Booking - A provisional booking will be held for a maximum of four weeks for coach, rail and Eurostar tours. To confirm this tour, send us your completed firm booking form and deposits of £50 per paying person. Provisional bookings are not possible for air tours, deposits of £80 (European tours) and £100 (worldwide tours) per paying person and a completed firm booking form are required. Firm Booking - Once you have made a firm booking, you will receive a comprehensive Group Leader's Travel Pack, including a Time Out Guide (or similar). We will then begin work on planning your programme of subject specific visits and excursions. Groups can make use of our excellent pre-booking service for museums, subject specific visits, theme parks, meals and other excursions. Final payments - Final payment for your tour will be due ten weeks before departure. At this point we will also ask you for your final details such as your names list. Your final pack - Approximately three weeks prior to departure, we will send your Final Information Pack including your tickets, your finalised itinerary and other essential information. Your trip! – Enjoy your trip. From the moment you leave, our staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, equipped with every detail of your tour in the unlikely event that you should encounter any difficulties for complete peace of mind

13. About European Study Tours European Study tours was established in 1982 and since European Study Tours have become one of the leading educational tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject specific conferences for students. Group leaders return to travel with EST year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them. European Study Tours is part of the Education Division of Holidaybreak, the education and activity travel group, alongside PGL and NST. Holidaybreak is owned by Cox & Kings Limited which is one of the oldest and most recognised travel operators in the world.HolidaybreakCox & Kings Limited

14. Safety Management European Study Tours is a Member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA's assistance and Code of Conduct. Please ask EST about the protection that applies to your booking. In line with DfES guidelines and after consulting with RoSPA (The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents) we have developed a Safety Management System, which helps ensure elements of your tour remain of a high standard. The Safety Management System covers the following elements of your tour: Accommodation Transport 24 Hour Emergency Cover Tour Operator Liability Insurance Pre-Tour Inspection Visit Pre-Tour Safety Information