Austria WOW Week Chaperones: Will Cradlin & Michelle Tinti February 13 - February 21, 2014

Why? Visit one the of the cultural and artistic capitals of Europe Enjoy the excitement of world-class skiing in a dramatic Alpine location The obvious: Fun!

What? Combination sight-seeing and skiing trip Two days in the medieval city of Salzburg - First visit after arrival; second visit mid-week Five days in the Austrian Alps - Four full days’ worth of skiing and one half ski/half travel day

Where? Etihad Airways flight from Dammam to Munich, Germany. Coach trips provided to Salzburg, Austria. Coach trips provided to St. Michael im Lungau, Austria

St. Michael Skiing Includes: Five day local lift passes Ski instructor provided on an 8:1 ratio Ski jacket and pants rental pack Ski goggles, gloves, socks, and hat rental pack Skis, boots, poles, and helmet rental pack Dedicated representative/translator Travel & Medical Insurance

Salzburg Sight-seeing Includes: Hohensalzburg Fortress Traditional Bavarian-style lunch Altstadt (Old Town), a UNESCO World Heritage Site Choice of tourism opportunities, including: – Salzburg Cathedral – Museum of Modern Art – Residenz Art Gallery – Mirabell Palace – Altstadt shopping (of course!)

Room & Board Hotel Zum Weissen Stein Single-sex shared rooms Meals to be served at hotel except for breakfast and lunch served on first day in Salzburg, lunch on second day in Salzburg, and dinner on day of departure Staff has been notified of dietary restrictions

Evening Entertainment swimming ice skating bowling curling medieval night snow tubing local shopping relaxing in room/common areas

How? SkiBound travel agency SR12,000 DOES NOT include spending money or tips To check if your daughter/son requires a Schengen Area visa, see here: amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_nod e.htmlhttp:// amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_nod e.html and/orhttp://ec.europa.eu/immigration/tab2.do?subSec=12&lan guage=7$enhttp://ec.europa.eu/immigration/tab2.do?subSec=12&lan guage=7$en Anyone required to do so can apply for a Schengen Area visa through the German embassy at this Khobar location:

Here’s the website.

Travel Supplies Warm clothes (including multiples, where possible) – WARNING 1! The cold is probably the most dangerous part of this trip, so please take this seriously. Passport with valid Schengen visa, if necessary Any additional insurance & medicine, if necessary Passport and visa photocopies kept at home Camera Phone & Tablet with relevant apps, if desired Spending money? SR (€200-€400) – WARNING 2! Austria is expensive; careful with the credit card.

Important Dates: October 9 th - Parent Information Night #1 October - Begin visa process. This is the parent’s responsibility. November 7 th - Second payment due (50%) December 5 th - Final payment due (50%) January - Parents to pick up GR travel letter and submit contact information. January 29 th - Parent Information Night #2 February 13 th - Drop students off at DHS at 17:00. February 21 st - Collect students from DHS at 12:00

Useful Websites and Apps a) SkiBound info: tion/austria/oberlungau/hotel-zum-weissenstein tion/austria/oberlungau/hotel-zum-weissenstein b) Hotel info: pankratz.com/englisch/index.htmhttp:// pankratz.com/englisch/index.htm c) Salzburg apps: sers sers d) Salzburg sights: e) St. Michael sights:

Contact Blog Will’s tentative Austrian mobile number: Michelle’s tentative Austrian mobile number: