Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour Led by Mr. Flood.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour Led by Mr. Flood."— Presentation transcript:

1 Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour Led by Mr. Flood

2 Why travel? Meet EF Explore America Our itinerary What’s included on our tour Overview Protection plan Your payment options Your online account How to enroll on our tour

3 The educational benefits of travel Nearly every student went on to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher maintained a college GPA above 3.0, and nearly half had GPAs between 3.5 and 4.0 80% 4 out of 5 said they were better communicators and collaborators as a result of their travel experience considered themselves to be better at problem solving and critical thinking 90% *Survey by AdvancedEd, commissioned by EF Educational Tours In a study of students who traveled with EF before the age of 18*... Our tours are accredited, just like your school. EF was the first tour provider to have its tours accredited, so our tours meet the same rigorous standards as schools and colleges across the country.

4 Tour consultants work with teachers to plan your tour For travelers and parents, you’ll have a dedicated Traveler Support Team to help with your account and handle any questions Your group’s Tour Director is an expert local guide, helps handle tour logistics and is with the group 24 hours a day Meet the EF Explore America team

5 Full-time Tour Director – With our group 24 hours a day, from arrival to departure – Trained to handle on-tour emergencies Professional overnight security – Additional security dedicated exclusively to our group Local offices – Our tour group will have the support of a network of local offices across America Keeping students safe 24/7 Emergency Service – Additional emergency support is always just a phone call away Travel ID badges & backpacks – EF Explore America ID badge provides helpful emergency contact information – EF Explore America backpacks are easily identifiable

6 Tour Itinerary / Day 1 Arrive in Washington, D.C. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution during an introduction by your Tour Director Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include: –National Air and Space Museum –National Museum of Natural History –National Museum of American History Take a night tour of Washington: –Lincoln Memorial –WWII Memorial –Korean War Veterans Memorial –Vietnam Veterans Memorial

7 Tour Itinerary / Day 2 Visit Arlington National Cemetery –Wreath Laying at the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier –Kennedy gravesites Photo stop the Marine Corps War Memorial Take a guided tour of D.C. –Photo stop at the Washington Monument –FDR Memorial –Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial –Jefferson Memorial Make a photo stop at the White House Visit Mount Vernon –Mansion and grounds –Museum and education center –George Washington’s tomb Enjoy an evening activity

8 Tour Itinerary / Day 3 Visit Capitol Hill –U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center (subject to availability) –U.S. Supreme Court –Library of Congress National Archives Smithsonian museums

9 Tour Itinerary / Day 4 Drive along Embassy Row and the Vice President’s Residence Holocaust Museum Depart for home!

10 Round-trip airfare Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily (as itinerary specifies) Full-time Tour Director Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides On-tour transportation Professional overnight security What does the Program Fee include? Tour backpack, luggage tag & ID badge Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance $1 million consumer protection plan All gratuities Flexible payment plans Personal, secure online Giving Page (Program fee does not include: personal spending money, Anytime Protection Plan, baggage fees)

11 Payment options EF’S AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN MANUAL PAYMENT PLAN $99 deposit upon enrollment Program Fee divided into manageable monthly or bi-weekly payments Flexible plan withdrawal dates Convenient payments automatically charged to an ATM/debit card or checking account Free, and no late fees Final due date extended up to 25 days before departure (04/07/2016) $99 deposit upon enrollment $350 total paid to account 30 days after enrollment Payments charged using ATM/debit card, checking account or credit card $40 plan fee and late fees ranging from $40-85 if payments not received by due dates Final due date 110 days prior to departure (01/29/2016)

12 Our tour Requested departure date: 05/18/2016 Possible dates: 05/17 – 05/20 Departure city: Dallas TOUR DETAILS Student Program Fee: $1,399 $119/month (11 payments) $50/bi-weekly (26 payments) Adult Program Fee: $1,604 $137/month $58/bi-weekly Anytime Protection Plan: $170 (not included) HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

13 $170 for flight groups Cancel at any time, for any reason Receive a full refund (minus any Non-Refundable Fees) See booking conditions or call the Traveler Support Team (1.888.333.9756) for complete details on this highly recommended protection plan Anytime Protection Plan

14 Your personal account Log in at EFExploreAmerica.com to: Learn more about your destination Make online payments Enroll in the Automatic Payment Plan Track important dates and information Connect to your Giving Page

15 Fundraising A Giving Page for every traveler Easy and secure Enrolled travelers receive an email with a link to a secure contribution page to share with family and friends You can also access the page from your personal account website Works easily with the Automatic Payment Plan

16 $30,000 awarded annually Individual awards typically range from $100-$600 Students selected based on response to essay question and financial aid application Must be enrolled to apply Application due November 12, 2105 Explorer Scholarship

17 Pricing specials Additional $50 off until the end of April! Student Price: $1,399 - $50 = $1,349 Adult Price: $1,604 - $50 = $1,554

18 Online EFExploreAmerica.com/Enroll Phone 1.888.333.9756 Mail EF Explore America EF Center 8 Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141 How do you enroll? Enter your tour number in this box to get started. Tour number: 1725256CF Enrollment deadline: 10/31/5

19 Questions?


Download ppt "Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour Led by Mr. Flood."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google