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Get Set … SOUTH PACIFIC. Summer Travel June 2014. Things to discuss:. Tipping Optional Excursion Packing Phones Credit Cards Spending Money Passports & Visas. Tipping. Why and who do I have to tip? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Get Set…SOUTH PACIFIC
Summer TravelJune 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