Educational Travel Overseas Experience the World David Beesley

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Educational Travel OverseasExperience the
WorldDavid Beesley
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Topics

• About the Program
• People Involved
• Costs
• Trip Options
• Sample Trip

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About the Program

• ACIS (others very similar)
• Providing Trips for the past 30 years
• Many destinations
• Many aspects of travel are taken care of
• Personal guide provided
• Not exactly roughing it

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People Involved

• Students
• Minimum usually around 5 or 6
• Teachers/Chaperones
• Group leader required
• Tour Guide
• Parents

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Costs

• Base Price for trip
• Includes flights, some meals, sight seeing
• Differs for each trip
• Spending money
• Prices fluctuate on several factors
• Departure city and destination
• Time of year
• Length of trip

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Trip Options

• Destinations
• Europe, South America, Asia
• Time of year
• School year or summer
• Prices vary
• Length of trip
• Differs by trip

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Sample Trip (London to Amsterdam)

• DAY 1 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT   Depart from the USA.
• DAY 2 LONDON   
• DAY 3 LONDON   Today, learn about London's
  majestic past and fast-paced present, brought to
  life by your professional guide. Visit St. Paul's
  Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament,
  viewing pomp and ceremony at the Changing of the
  Guard, if available. The afternoon is free to
  view the Crown Jewels, shop at Harrods or visit
  the fascinating replica of Shakespeare's Globe
  Theatre.
• DAY 4 PARIS   
• DAY 5 PARIS   
• DAY 6 PARIS   
• DAY 7 AMSTERDAM   
• DAY 8 AMSTERDAM  
• DAY 9 DEPARTURE   Depart for the USA.

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Sample Trip (contd)

• Price (leaving from New York)
• Apprx. 2800
• Other Options
• Bouteille d'Or Dinner with Illumination drive of
  Paris Group Rate 79 Half day excursion to
  Volendam Group Rate 35
• Educational Value (examples)
• learn about the development of the City of
  London from Roman trading post to modern
  financial capital. gain a sense of life in
  court while touring the lavish palace of
  Versailles.

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Plan

• Show students/teachers the trips and what they
  offer
• Provide sufficient material
• Personal Experiences
• People
• Teacher willing to sign on
• Students willing/able to attend
• Discuss locations/dates that make sense

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Conclusion

• Great Experience
• Incredible Deal for what is provided
• Trip of a lifetime
• Perfect for right after graduation
• Chance to see the world
• Visit www.ACIS.com for more information