London, Normandy and Paris

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London, Normandy and Paris
Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735
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Agenda

• Why travel?
• Who is ACIS?
• A typical day
• Trip itinerary
• Whats included
• Extra benefits of ACIS
• Cost
• Protection plans
• Next Steps
• Questions and Answers

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Why travel?

• Whether hiking a mountain in Delphi or ordering a
  café au lait in Paris, ACIS students
• Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them
  for future success in college and careers
• Gain global perspective, cultural awareness,
  independence and responsibility
• Develop a spirit of discovery and love of
  learning that lasts a lifetime

The trip was absolutely amazing. It has
convinced me to study abroad. It couldnt have
turned out better! -Amanda Kesner, ACIS
Participant, New Jersey
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Who is ACIS?
ACIS Report Card

• Quality leader in educational travel since 1978
• Division of AIFS, the leader of international
  education programs since 1964
• Financially Secure with more than 130 million
  in annual revenue
• Wherever you are, ACIS is thereOffices in
  Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, HoustonSacramento,
  London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome
  and Madrid and local representation atevery
  destination ACIS travels to.

Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent
100
Rate educational content good to excellent
99
Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent
98
Percentages for travel in 2006
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A Typical Day

• 730-845 Start your day with breakfast in your
  hotel
• 900-1200 Enjoy a morning activity such as city
  sightseeing
• 1200-100 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a
  tour managers suggestion for the best
  pizza/crepes/paella in town or hit a local market
  and picnic in the park
• 100-300 Use an ACIS walking tour to explore a
  museum
• 300-600 Free time to shop for souvenirs,
  explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town
  square
• 630-730 Time for dinner
• 730-1100 An evening activity such as a boat
  ride, a show or a concert will keep you
  entertained

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Trip Itinerary

• Day 1 Overnight Flight

Bon Voyage! Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you
at the airport and welcome you abroad.
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Trip Itinerary

• Day 2-3 London

Welcome to the theater capital of the world!
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Trip Itinerary

• Day 4-5 Ferry Caen

Discover mysterious Stonehenge before crossing to
France!
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Trip Itinerary

• Day 6-7 Loire Valley

Let the many châteaux of the Loire enchant you!
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Trip Itinerary

• Day 8-9 Paris

Discover the wonders in the City of Light!
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Trip Itinerary

• Day 10 Fly home

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Whats Included

• Round-trip flights on commercial airlines
• Accommodations in conveniently located 3-4 star
  hotels
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Full time Tour Manager a highly trained,
  multilingual travel expert who provides
  educational commentary and activities and manages
  travel logistics
• Professional city sightseeing guides in all major
  cities
• Surface transportation and airport transfers
• Comprehensive Walking Tours
• Basic Protection Plan which provides medical
  coverage and cancellation insurance
• 24-hour emergency hotline Stateside and overseas

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Extra Benefits of ACIS

• Travel is Education Scholarship that awards
  student up to 1,000 off their ACIS tour
• ACIS backpack and luggage tags
• Fun and useful pre-trip booklets including
  Getting Ready to Travel brochure and a Travel
  Journal
• Handy translations available online
• ACIS eKit Global phonecards that save you up to
  70 on international phonecalls are available for
  purchase
• ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and
  convenient way to access funds while on tour
• MyAccount a web tool that makes keeping track
  of payment deadlines making payments online a
  snap.
• Educational excellence Each trip includes
  specific Learning Objectives we guarantee will be
  highlighted during the tour.

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Cost
Program Fee 3159 (3079 with 30
students) Registration Fee 95 Departure
Fee 559 (Price will change for 2010
travel) Weekend Surcharge 40 Discount by
12/31/08 -100 Total 3753 (or
less) Additional fees Adult Surcharge 375 Ult
imate Protection Plan 250 Comprehensive
Protection Plan 150 Tipping Tour Manager and bus
driver 5 per a day and 3 per a day
Please note Price is valid until December 31,
2008
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Protection Plans
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Next Steps

• Register for the tour by sending in the
  registration form and deposit of 150 or register
  online at www.acis.com/register/
• Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be
  found in the registration booklet.
• Get your travel documents ready
• Follow your payment schedule
• Register with initial deposit of 150 by December
  31, 2008
• Final payment is due by December 1, 2009
• Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip
  preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising
  suggestions, travel resources and more!

Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at
877-795-0813 or info_at_acis.com
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Make Payments

• December 1st 2008 Mail in 153 Registration
• Make 12 monthly payments of 300 starting in
  January
• Last payment will be sent in December 1st 2009.

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Fund Raising Ideas

• Cell Phone Recycling
• Candy Sale
• Yard Sale/Car Wash/Pancake Breakfast
• Redneck Golf Sales (Ladder Ball)
• Blankets
• T-Shirt Design Scholarship 100 for Carson
  Student (September 2009)
• Goal 1500 500 per student

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www.acis.com 877-795-0813 info_at_acis.com