Get Set…SOUTH PACIFIC

Summer Travel

June 2014

Things to discuss:

TippingOptional ExcursionPackingPhonesCredit CardsSpending MoneyPassports & Visas

Tipping

Why and who do I have to tip?We tip to show appreciation for all the work that

our tour director, bus driver, and guides do.

When will I tip?We will collect $109.00 per person at our next

meeting.

Will this cover all my tips?Yes – except for the optional excursion. You

will tip that guide on your own. (~$1/person)

Tipping

12 Days X $6 (Tour Director) = $7212 Days X $3 (Bus Driver) = $36

$1 X 1 Guided Tour (Additional Guide) = $1

Total Tipping = $109.00 (per person)

Optional Excursion: Blue Mountains & Katoomba $135 (April 15th enrollment deadline)

Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains on this full-day excursion! Visit Katoomba Scenic World where the world's steepest incline railway takes you into the rainforest of Jamison Valley. Take a walk along the scenic trails before ending your adventure with a visit to the Sydney Olympic Park, the site of the 2000 Summer Olympics, and a wildlife park. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Packing

What to bring:Clothing that can be worn multiple timesWalking shoesClothes that you can layer

Sydney: Low 46, High 65 Aukland: Low 48, High 59 Fiji: Low 69, High 81 Rotorua: Low 46, High 58

As little as possibleBathing suit?

What NOT to bring:ValuablesFancy clothesNon-replaceable

itemsItems that would

require ironingPurse

We will supply a DETAILED pack list at the next meeting!

Miscellaneous Needs

Notebook/journal and pen (Journal Parties!!)Addresses for postcardsCamera, memory card and battery (phone?)$50-$100 already convertedPassport/money carrierWatchTravel alarm (phone?)Snacks (water?)Personal medical supplies

Phone – Credit Cards – Spending MoneyPhone

Check with your service provider to see what you need to do if you want to bring your phone.

Most providers offer temporary overseas plans.

Credit Cards/ATM Check with your bank about your options PIN numbers for unaccompanied students will be collected Check expiration dates EF Tours Prepaid Cards Travelers checks are NOT recommended Call your card companies to let them know you will be traveling

Spending Money $30-$60 a day – covers lunches, snacks, souvenirs, etc. Order converted money through your bank Budgeting

Conversion

1 USD = 1.22 NZD (New Zealand Dollar)1 NZD = 0.82 USD

1 USD = 1.12 AUD (Australian Dollar)

1 AUD = 0.89 USD

1 USD = 1.89 FJD (Fijian Dollar)1 FJD = 0.53 USD

Money Exchange

Order ahead from your bankMake daily withdraws from credit/debit

cardCheck with bank to see withdraw and

exchange fees

Tip from TripAdvisor: Yes, the ANZ bank at the airport is the best. The worst rate is at an overseas exchange place (e.g. Brisbane/Sydney airport) and hotels charge a commission so they are more expensive too. They do take credit cards in a lot of places and there are Westpac and ANZ bank ATMs here so you can withdraw money from your Aus accounts (cirrus).

Passports & Special Travel

If EF issues a ticket with an incorrect name, then you will not be allowed to board the plane.

Sign your passport!If you don’t have your passport today, you

MUST send in a copy to me ASAP.If you need to make special travel

arrangements, please let me know ASAP!

Visas

We will apply together for visas at our next meeting: April 9th @ 7 PM

The cost is $45, which you can pay online.If you would like to apply for a visa sooner,

you can do so by going to the website posted on our weebly.

http://itravelclub.weebly.com/australia.html

Topics for Next Meeting – April 9th @ 7

Behavior/ExpectationsHotelPunctualityStreets/SidewalksCurfew

PackingRoomingTelephone TreeBon Voyage

MeetingApply for visas

Things to Bring:-Extra Passport

Photos-Passport info (for

visa app.)-$109 Tip Money

per person