GO!…SOUTH PACIFIC

Summer Break

June 13 - 25, 2014

Passports

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR PASSPORT SIGNED!!!!!!

IF WE HAVE NOT COPIED IT, PLEASE LET US COPY IT BEFORE LEAVING TONIGHT.

Things to discuss:

Trip Itinerary FlightsExcursion

Room Assignments Behavior Expectations Safety Packing Telephone Tree

Trip Itinerary – Flight Info

Depart at 12:50 PM on June 13th (US Airways)Be at airport by 10:30 AM

Return at 1:45 PM on June 25th (United) Be sure to have a ride planned          

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.

Behavior ExpectationsHotel

Quiet and respectful They do have other residents

Punctuality BE ON TIME!!! Probably one of the most important things to do!

Streets/Sidewalks/Walking Tours Follow your group leader Listen carefully to instructions

Curfew Kids should get everything prepared for the next day as soon as we

return that night Nightly curfew instructions will be given before dismissing as a group

“If I get lost…” Card

Safety/Security

Keep backpacks zipped; consider carrying them in the front

Keep passport secured in your pouch*Keep money in a safe, secure placeKeep doors locked at nightShut doors behind you*We’ll ask the Tour Director what he or he/she

suggests we do with our passports.

What to Pack?

Read through packing list thoroughlyPack comfortable clothing and shoesKeep only essentials in your backpacksBe sure to label your backpack and luggage

(keep a slip of paper with your name/address in a side pocket)

You are only allowed to check 1 bag (additional bags will be charged $100 each)

Your bag must not exceed 50 lbs.

Things to consider…

14/16-hour time difference (ahead of EST)Noon in Raleigh=2:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in

Auckland

Temperatures/Rainfall in June Auckland: High – 60, Low – 47, Rain – 5 in.Sydney: High – 62, Low – 49, Rain – 5 in.Nadi: High – 85, Low – 67, Rain – 2.4 in.

Sunrise is 7:15-7:30 AM; Sunset is 5:10-5:20 PM

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Multiply °C by 9Divide that number by 5Then add 32Example:

15˚C x 9 = 135

135 ÷ 5 = 27

27 + 32 = 59˚F

Room Assignments

Must have 2 adults to every room and 4 kids to every room

Subject to change (at every hotel every time we change cities)

Telephone Tree

Read instructions on the back carefullyGive 2 copies to the person you have

listedBe sure they understand that they must

be able to be contacted at ALL TIMES

Last Meeting!

Bon Voyage MeetingDate??? June 1 or 8??6:30 - 8:00 PMLocation:

And now…Let’s apply for visas!