London, Normandy and Paris Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735.

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London, Normandy and Paris Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735

Transcript of London, Normandy and Paris Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735.

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]