Why travel on an educational tour?

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Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel
Kenny Chaffin Inauguration 2009 Guntersville
High School
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Why take an educational tour?

• Bring classroom lessons to lifefor your child
• Help your child improve his/her grades
• See your child gain independence and confidence
• Create an unforgettable experience for your child

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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• Hands-on LearningSmithsonian Student Travel
  tours are enhanced by the Smithsonians
  educational resources and are designed to inspire
  and engage students
• Affordable
• Smithsonian Student Travel offers low prices so
  more students can experience the thrill of
  learning outside the classroom
• Dedicated Support A customer service department
  is ready to assist parents and students with any
  questions and a full-time tour director is with
  the group 24 hours a day while on-tour
• Safety and Security Smithsonian Student Travel
  provides a nationwide network of offices,
  financial and liability protection, travel
  protection plans and more to ensure that safety
  and security is the top priority.

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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• Smithsonian student travel has opened doors to
  my students' futures and to better my teaching.
  I look forward to traveling many other places
  with Smithsonian Student Travel. Our school
  board and community are both thrilled that our
  students have the opportunity to experience the
  classroom of travel.
• Elizabeth Umholtz
• Group Leader
• Whitney, Texas
• When it comes to traveling, education and
  incredible experiences, I trust Smithsonian
  Student Travel.
• Jorge Delgado
• Group Leader
• Los Angeles, CA

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On Tour Safety

• Travel ID Badges
• Student each wear a Smithsonian Student Travel
  ID Badge which provides helpful emergency contact
  information.
• Full-time Tour Director
• Tour Directors are with groups 24-hours a day
  from the time they arrive to the moment they
  depart.
• Professional Overnight Security
• Smithsonian Student Travel provides overnight
  security at each of our hotels to ensure students
  are safe and secure.
• EF TourLink
• Tour Directors keep families and friends
  connected by using a computer phone to upload
  summaries and photos daily from tour.
• Nationwide network of offices and a 24/7
  Emergency Service
• From Seattle to Miami, New York to Washington
  D.C there are 16 offices across North America as
  well as a 24/7 Emergency Service from the Boston
  Headquarters.

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D.C. Inauguration Day 2009

• Day 1 January 18th
• Arrive in D.C., visit your choice of Smithsonian
  Museum
• Choices include
• -National Air and Space Museum
• -National Museum of Natural History
• -National Museum of African Art
• -Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• -Smithsonian American Art Gallery
• -National Portrait Gallery
• Take a night tour of D.C.
• -Lincoln Memorial
• -WWII Memorial
• -Korean War Veterans Memorial

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D.C. Inauguration Day 2009 (cont.)

• Day 2 January 19st
• Take a guided tour of D.C.
• -Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the
  Unknowns
• -Marine Corps War Memorial
• -Photo stop at the White House
• -Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• -FDR Memorial
• Visit Mount Vernon
• Enjoy an evening activity
• -Legends of Alexandria, VA tour or
• -ESPN Zone

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D.C. Inauguration Day 2009 (cont.)

• Day 3 January 20th
• Take part in Inaugural Day Events
• -Watch the President-elect being sworn in
• -Listen to the President-elects speech, the
  Inaugural Address
• -Join the celebration at the Presidential
  Inauguration Parade
• -Enjoy an evening activity at the Smithsonian
  Student Travel Inaugural Ball

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D.C. Inauguration Day 2009 (cont.)

• Day 4 January 21st
• Visit Capitol Hill
• -U.S. Capitol
• -U.S. Supreme Court
• Visit the National Archives
• Depart for home!

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How much does it cost?

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• Requested departure date 01/18/2009
• Departure city Birmingham
• Program fee
• -Program Fee 1200
• -Departure fee 207
• Total for Students 1431 (tips included on
  total)

• All Inclusive/Program Fee Protection 85
• Bus Driver Tips 4 Days - 10
• Tour Director Tips 4 Days - 14

 
Departure fee subject to change For all
participants who enroll prior to midnight on
September 4
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What does the Program Fee Include?

• Round-trip airfare
• Clean and safe hotel accommodations
• Breakfast and dinner daily (as itinerary
  specifies)
• Full-time tour director
• Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides
• Air conditioned motor coach
• Smithsonian Student Travel backpack and luggage
  tag
• Travel Journal
• Medical and Accident Coverage

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What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
• Customary gratuities for your tour director,
  local guides and bus driver
• Personal spending money
• Optional insurance

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What are Travel Protection Plans?

• Included in Program Fee
• Medical and Accident
• 24-hour Emergency Assistance
• All Inclusive Coverage Plan with Program Fee
  Protection (85 for flight groups 60 for bus
  groups)
• Program Fee Protection
• Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage
• Baggage and Property Coverage
• Personal Delay Coverage
• All Inclusive Coverage Plan (55 for flight
  groups 40 for bus groups)
• Tour Cancellation and Interruption Coverage
• Baggage and Property Coverage
• Personal Delay Coverage
• Please read booking conditions or call customer
  service for complete details on this highly
  recommended insurance.

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Fall payment schedule
Standard payment schedule

• 150 with application
• 200 due 30 days after enrollment
• Final payment due 75 days prior to departure
  (November 4)
• Please note that non-refundable late
• fees ranging from 40 - 85 will
• apply if payment is not received on
• the dates they are due

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Visit your Smithsonian Student Travel website

• Log in to your personal website at
  smithsonianstudenttravel.com to
• Learn more about your destination
• Make online payments
• Take note of important dates and information
• Order insurance and submit online forms for high
  school credit, special travel requests, etc.

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How do I enroll?

• Online
• smithsonianstudenttravel.com
• Phone
• 1-888-333-9756
• Fax
• 1-800-318-3732
• Mail
• Smithsonian Student Travel
• One Education Street
• Cambridge, MA 02141
• Tour number
• 593010
• Application deadline
• Ask Your Group Leader

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Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel