doral academy’s historic boston tour led by: kasey rude
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• 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
The educational benefits of travel
Nearly every student went on toearn 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.
• 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
Tour Itinerary / Day 1
• Arrive in Boston from a redeye in Las Vegas
• Take a walking tour of the Back Bay• Boston Common• Beacon Hill• Back Bay
• Dinner in Quincy Market• Try a lobster roll or some famous
Boston Clam Chowder!• It was here that patriots like Sam
Adams gathered to thrill the crowds with their anti-England rhetoric, further fueling the spirit of freedom
• Head back to the hotel• Comfort Inn, Embassy Suites,
Holiday Inn, etc.
Tour Itinerary / Day 2
• Breakfast at hotel• Take a guided tour of Boston and
Cambridge• Old State House• Paul Revere House• U.S.S. Constitution• Old North Church
• Enjoy free time in Harvard Square• Take a guided tour of Lexington and
Concord• Lexington Battle Green• Old North Bridge• Author’s Row
• Visit the Orchard House or the Old Manse• Dinner
• Pizzeria Uno, Uburger, Artu, etc.• Visit the Prudential Center Skywalk• Bus to hotel
Tour Itinerary / Day 3
• Breakfast at the hotel• Visit the J.F.K. Library and
Museum• Visit the Plymouth Plantation and
the Mayflower II, Smithsonian Affiliate museums
• Visit the State House • Enjoy a night of bowling!• Head back to the hotel
Tour Itinerary / Day 4
• Breakfast at the hotel• Head out to Salem, MA• Visit the either the Witch
Dungeon Museum, Witches Cottage or Salem Witch Museum
• Visit the House of Seven Gables• Head to Logan Airport and
depart for home!• Share all your amazing
memories and experiences
Round-trip airfare
Safe, quality hotel rooms
Breakfast & 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: lunches, personal spending money, Anytime Protection Plan, baggage fees)
• $170 Cancellation Insurance
• 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
Our tour
Requested departure date:03/21/2016
Possible departure dates:03/19 – 03/23
Departure city:Las Vegas
TOUR DETAILSHow much does it cost?
Student Program Fee$1,632 $384/month$171/bi-weekly
Adult Program Fee:$1,837 $435/month$194/bi-weekly
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
• Highly Recommended!
• $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
Fall Pricing
Fall Pricing
$50-$75 increase
Enroll before October 1st to make sure you are guaranteed the most affordable price possible!
Payment schedules
Automatic Payment Plan Manual Payment Plan
When you enroll on 09/30/2015
Monthly Payment
Bi-weekly Payment Student cost * $1,672
Student Cost $1,632 $1,632 Enrollment deposit $99
Enrollment deposit $99 $99 30 days after enrollment $251
1st Automatic Payment Plan date
10/30/2015 10/30/2015 Balance Due 12/02/15 $1,322
Last Automatic Payment Plan date
1/30/2016 2/19/2016* Student cost on Manual payment plan includes $40 plan fee
Number of payments 4 9 If you sign up tonight, your monthly payments will only be $384 and your final
payment will be due 01/30/2016Average payment $384 $171
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
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 Monthly Payment Plan
• $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
• Online EFExploreAmerica.com/Enroll
• Phone 1.888.333.9756
• MailEF Explore AmericaEF Center8 Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141
How do you enroll?
Enter your tour number in this box to get started.
Tour number: 1716606EVEnrollment deadline: 9/30/2015