london, normandy and paris ms. ashlee rollins stillings group leader 42735
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London, Normandy and ParisMs. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735
Agenda
• Why travel?
• Who is ACIS?
• A typical day
• Trip itinerary
• What’s included
• Extra benefits of ACIS
• Cost
• Protection plans
• Next Steps
• Questions and Answers
Why travel?
Whether hiking a mountain in Delphi or ordering a café au lait in Paris, ACIS students:
• Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them for future success in college and careers
• Gain global perspective, cultural awareness, independence and responsibility
• Develop a spirit of discovery and love of learning that lasts a lifetime
“The trip was absolutely amazing. It has convinced me to study abroad. It couldn’t have turned out better!”
-Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey
Who is ACIS?
• Quality leader in educational travel since 1978• Division of AIFS, the leader of international
education programs since 1964• Financially Secure with more than
$130 million in annual revenue• Wherever you are, ACIS is there:
Offices in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, HoustonSacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation atevery destination ACIS travels to.
ACIS Report Card
100%Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent
99%Rate educational content good to excellent
98%Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent
Percentages for travel in 2006
A Typical Day
7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel
9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing
12:00-1:00 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best pizza/crepes/paella in town or hit a local market and picnic in the park
1:00-3:00 Use an ACIS walking tour to explore a museum
3:00-6:00 Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square
6:30-7:30 Time for dinner
7:30-11:00 An evening activity such as a boat ride, a show or a concert will keep you entertained
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Bon Voyage!Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and
welcome you abroad.
Trip Itinerary
Day 2-3: London
Welcome to the theater capital of the world!
Trip Itinerary
Day 4-5: Ferry – Caen
Discover mysterious Stonehenge before crossing to France!
Trip Itinerary
Day 6-7: Loire Valley
Let the many châteaux of the Loire enchant you!
Trip Itinerary
Day 8-9: Paris
Discover the wonders in the City of Light!
Trip Itinerary
Day 10: Fly home
What’s Included
• Round-trip flights on commercial airlines• Accommodations in conveniently located 3-4 star hotels• Breakfast and dinner daily• Full time Tour Manager – a highly trained, multilingual travel expert
who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics
• Professional city sightseeing guides in all major cities• Surface transportation and airport transfers• Comprehensive Walking Tours• Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and
cancellation insurance• 24-hour emergency hotline Stateside and overseas
Extra Benefits of ACIS
• Travel is Education Scholarship that awards student up to $1,000 off their ACIS tour
• ACIS backpack and luggage tags• Fun and useful pre-trip booklets including Getting Ready to Travel
brochure and a Travel Journal• Handy translations available online• ACIS eKit Global phonecards that save you up to 70% on
international phonecalls are available for purchase• ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way
to access funds while on tour• MyAccount – a web tool that makes keeping track of payment
deadlines & making payments online a snap. • Educational excellence: Each trip includes specific Learning
Objectives we guarantee will be highlighted during the tour.
Cost
Program Fee $3159 ($3079 with 30+ students)
Registration Fee $95
Departure Fee $559 (Price will change for 2010 travel)
Weekend Surcharge $40
Discount by 12/31/08 -$100
Total $3753 (or less)
Additional fees:
Adult Surcharge $375
Ultimate Protection Plan $250
Comprehensive Protection Plan $150
Tipping Tour Manager and bus driver $5 per a day and $3 per a day
Please note: Price is valid until December 31, 2008
Protection Plans
Next Steps
Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at 877-795-0813 or [email protected]
• Register for the tour by sending in the registration form and deposit of $150 or register online at www.acis.com/register/
• Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the registration booklet.
• Get your travel documents ready• Follow your payment schedule
• Register with initial deposit of $150 by December 31, 2008• Final payment is due by December 1, 2009
• Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more!
Make Payments
• December 1st 2008: Mail in $153 Registration• Make 12 monthly payments of $300 starting in January • Last payment will be sent in December 1st 2009.
Fund Raising Ideas
• Cell Phone Recycling• Candy Sale• Yard Sale/Car Wash/Pancake Breakfast• Redneck Golf Sales (Ladder Ball)• Blankets• T-Shirt Design Scholarship: $100 for Carson Student (September
2009)
• Goal: $1500 = $500 per student
www.acis.com • 877-795-0813 • [email protected]