Buckhorn High School Europe 2019

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1 Our adventure awaits Buckhorn High School Europe 2019

2 D-Day 75th Anniversary Tours Led by Brittney Carnell and Jamie Reese

3 Our meeting will cover Why travel is important Our tour The safety approach What s included and what s not Our travel partner How to reserve your spot

4 Why travel is important

5 Why travel? My travel story Helps develop a global perspective Sparks a sense of confidence Prepares students to stand out on college applications and in future careers

6 Tour Options

7 Germany and France Munich Berlin Normandy Paris

8 Tour highlights: Germany and France Take an expert-led guided tour of Berlin. See Checkpoint Charlie, a notable Berlin Wall landmark. Visit the Topography of Terror Museum and explore the history of Berlin during the World War II. Join thousands for the D-Day 75 ceremonies, a once-in-a-lifetime event, that commemorate the Normandy landings. Learn more about the operation that is known as the beginning of the end of World War II. Head to the Louvre, home to treasures like Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa. Take a walking tour of Montmartre, a popular hilltop neighborhood home to the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur.

9 England and France London Normandy Paris

10 Tour highlights: England and France Travel to Bletchley Park, the home of British code breaking and the birthplace of modern information technology. Learn more about secret intelligence, and the profound influence it had on the outcome of World War II. Ride the London Eye, a large Ferris wheel along the River Thames that offers panoramic views of the city. Join thousands for the D-Day 75 ceremonies, a once-in-a-lifetime event, that commemorate the Normandy landings. Learn more about the operation that is known as the beginning of the end of World War II.

11 Why group travel? Travelers have the chance to meet students from around the country Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world. Tour choice and departure date allows for flexibility to match with other groups.

12 Our travel window (the dates we ll need to block off for tour) Blocking off a travel window for tour lets EF book every aspect of our group s itinerary like flights, accommodations, site visits, and more so that our travel experience is seamless and affordable. Earliest potential departure date Latest potential return date Travel Window May 30st 2019 June 12th 2019

13 Our travel partner

14 Why EF? The World Leader in Educational Travel Over 50 years of experience First and foremost, they re an education company - Accredited, just like our school - Earn high school and college credit Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price EF s Traveler Support Team will help with any questions at any point in the process

15 weshare enhances every tour Personalized learning powered by students curiosity A free experience to make each student s tour even more rewarding and fun Online: Connect your own interests to your destination and develop a question that personalizes your tour Puts a personal lens on the tour, based on individual interests and passions Opportunity to earn academic credit (which looks great on college applications and resumes) On tour: Investigate your question through activities like visits to local sites and interviews with locals Back home: Reflect on and share your findings through a creative final project

16 EF s commitment to our safety

17 Round-the-clock safety with EF Over 50 years of experience With their experience and a global presence, EF is there to help us whenever and wherever we need it 24/7 Bi-Lingual Tour Director Experienced, knowledgeable, and trained to handle every travel detail on tour. Peace of Mind Policy We can feel secure planning our trip knowing our group has travel flexibility if our plans change due to unforeseen circumstances. Chaperones Allows for more eyes on students. 24-hour on-call service Around the clock access to local EF offices as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters. Travel wristbands and backpacks To help us stay together easily. Plus, badges have easy-to-access EF contact information for each country.

18 What the Global Travel Protection Plan covers Tour cancellation and interruption Flight delay Illness and accident 24-hour access to an English-speaking representative Baggage and property

19 What s included & what s not

20 What are you responsible for? Spending money For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches, and snacks ($30-$45 per day). Tips For your Tour Director, bus driver, and local guides (around $10 per day). Airport baggage fees Passport and/or travel visa

21 Passports & visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation. Passports Visas Valid passports are required for all travelers. Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process. Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents. Important note: Passports must be valid for at least six months after our return date.

22 What s included in the program price Round-trip airfare Breakfast and Dinner Daily On-tour transportation 24-hour on-tour assistance Safe, quality hotel rooms Traveler Support Team Full-time, bi-lingual Tour Director Tour Donation page Educational itinerary Global Travel Protection plan Guided tours and activities weshare Travel gear

23 Paying for your tour Germany and France Educational travel at the guaranteed lowest price

24 Paying for your tour Educational travel at the guaranteed lowest price England and France

25 Payment options Automatic Payment Plan (No fee) Payments are taken out monthly or bi-weekly. Pay in full at enrollment (No fee) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll. Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments.

26 Your Donation Page A quick and easy way to ask family or friends to contribute to your tour payments Share your Giving Page (located on your personal EF website) on social media or via with anyone you'd like to ask for donations All contributions will be automatically applied to your balance

27 Reserving your spot

28 Who s in? Spots Available: 40 (students and parents) Enrollment window opens: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM CST (Wednesday, January 24th) Enrollment window closes: Wednesday, January 31st at 11:59 PM This will be the final day to enroll due to ceremony capacity for the official D-Day celebration To enroll you ll need your tour number: VD Two easy ways to enroll Online: eftours.com/ vd Phone:

29 Please note: Remember to turn in your exit tickets before you leave even if you don t have questions. Spots are limited and available based on specific waves of registration: Wave 1: Returning Williamsburg/Boston travelers who are seniors or juniors ( ) Wave 2: Parents of senior and junior returning travelers Wave 3: Returning Williamsburg travelers who are sophomores ( ) Wave 4: Parents of returning Williamsburg travelers who are sophomores Wave 5: All other BHS students and parents who have not previously traveled Registration caps at 40 - if registration closes, you may call EF directly and reserve a spot on the waitlist (with a refundable deposit)