Why travel on an educational tour

1
Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel
2
Why take an educational tour?

• Bring classroom lessons to lifefor your child
• Help your child improve his/her grades
• See your child gain independence and confidence
• Create an unforgettable experience for your child

3
Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• Hands-on LearningSmithsonian Student Travel
  tours are enhanced by the Smithsonians
  educational resources and are designed to inspire
  and engage students
• Affordable
• Smithsonian Student Travel offers low prices so
  more students can experience the thrill of
  learning outside the classroom
• Dedicated Support A customer service department
  is ready to assist parents and students with any
  questions and a full-time tour director is with
  the group 24 hours a day while on-tour
• Safety and Security Smithsonian Student Travel
  provides a nationwide network of offices,
  financial and liability protection, travel
  protection plans and more to ensure that safety
  and security is the top priority.

4
Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• Smithsonian student travel has opened doors to
  my students' futures and to better my teaching.
  I look forward to traveling many other places
  with Smithsonian Student Travel. Our school
  board and community are both thrilled that our
  students have the opportunity to experience the
  classroom of travel.
• Elizabeth Umholtz
• Group Leader
• Whitney, Texas
• When it comes to traveling, education and
  incredible experiences, I trust Smithsonian
  Student Travel.
• Jorge Delgado
• Group Leader
• Los Angeles, CA

5
On Tour Safety

• Travel ID Badges
• Student each wear a Smithsonian Student Travel
  ID Badge which provides helpful emergency contact
  information.
• Full-time Tour Director
• Tour Directors are with groups 24-hours a day
  from the time they arrive to the moment they
  depart.
• Professional Overnight Security
• Smithsonian Student Travel provides overnight
  security at each of our hotels to ensure students
  are safe and secure.
• EF TourLink
• Tour Directors keep families and friends
  connected by using a computer phone to upload
  summaries and photos daily from tour.
• Nationwide network of offices and a 24/7
  Emergency Service
• From Seattle to Miami, New York to Washington
  D.C there are 16 offices across North America as
  well as a 24/7 Emergency Service from the Boston
  Headquarters.

6
Washington D.C. and Williamsburg

• Day 1
• Arrive in D.C., visit your choice of Smithsonian
  Museum
• Choices include
• -National Air and Space Museum
• -National Museum of Natural History
• -National Museum of African Art
• -Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• -Smithsonian American Art Gallery
• -National Portrait Gallery
• Take a night tour of D.C.
• -Lincoln Memorial
• -WWII Memorial
• -Korean War Veterans Memorial

7
Washington D.C. and Williamsburg (cont.)

• Day 2
• Take a guided tour of D.C.
• -Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the
  Unknowns
• -Marine Corps War Memorial
• -Photo stop at the White House
• -Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• -FDR Memorial
• Visit Mount Vernon
• Enjoy an evening activity
• -Legends of Alexandria, VA tour or
• -ESPN Zone

8
Washington D.C. and Williamsburg (cont.)

• Day 3
• Visit Capitol Hill
• -U.S. Capitol
• -U.S. Supreme Court
• Visit the National Archives
• Visit Fords Theatre and Petersen House
• Enjoy an evening activity

9
Washington D.C. and Williamsburg (cont.)

• Day 4
• Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
• -Tour the capitol
• -See a 18th-century tavern
• Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
• -See the original boats used when settlers came
  to America
• -Tour a 17th-century colonial fort
• Optional Busch Gardens

10
Washington D.C. and Williamsburg (cont.)

• Day 5
• Return to Washington, D.C.
• Depart for home!

11
How much does it cost?

•  

Departure date 3/16/2009 Departure city DFW-
Dallas Program fee 1155 Departure fee 207 Bus
Driver Tips 5 Days - 12 Tour Director Tips 5
Days - 18 Total for Students 1392 Adult
Supplement 180 Total for Adults 1572
Optional Excursions and Insurance All
Inclusive/Program Fee Protection 85
 
12
What does the Program Fee Include?

• Round-trip airfare
• Clean and safe hotel accommodations
• Breakfast and dinner daily (as itinerary
  specifies)
• Full-time tour director
• Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides
• Air conditioned motor coach
• Smithsonian Student Travel backpack and luggage
  tag
• Travel Journal
• Medical and Accident Coverage

13
What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
• Customary gratuities for your tour director,
  local guides and bus driver
• Personal spending money
• Optional insurance
• Passport/visa fees (for tours to Canada)

14
What are Travel Protection Plans?

• Included in Program Fee
• Medical and Accident
• 24-hour Emergency Assistance
• All Inclusive Coverage Plan with Program Fee
  Protection (85 for flight groups 60 for bus
  groups)
• Program Fee Protection
• Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage
• Baggage and Property Coverage
• Personal Delay Coverage
• All Inclusive Coverage Plan (55 for flight
  groups 40 for bus groups)
• Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage
• Baggage and Property Coverage
• Personal Delay Coverage
• Please read booking conditions or call customer
  service for complete details on this highly
  recommended insurance.

15
Fall payment schedule
Standard payment schedule
AutoPay program

• Convenient monthly payments charged to a debit or
  credit card
• Free to enroll
• No late fees
• Final payment deadline extended to 35 days prior
  to departure
• AutoPay is HIGHLY recommended!

• 150 with application
• 200 due 30 days after enrollment
• Final payment due 75 days prior to departure
• Please note that non-refundable late fees ranging
  from 40 - 85 will apply if payment is not
  received on the dates they are due

16
Visit your Smithsonian Student Travel website

• Log in to your personal website at
  smithsonianstudenttravel.com to
• Learn more about your destination
• Make online payments
• Take note of important dates and information
• Order insurance and submit online forms for high
  school credit, special travel requests, etc.

17
How do I enroll?

• Online
• smithsonianstudenttravel.com
• Phone
• 1-888-333-9756
• Fax
• 1-800-318-3732
• Mail
• Smithsonian Student Travel
• One Education Street
• Cambridge, MA 02141
• Tour number 578220
• Application deadline August 31, 2008 (deadline
  for Spring Pricing)

18
Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel