Historic Boston
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Historic BostonLed by Kristen Kiley
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Overview• Meet Smithsonian Student Travel
• Our itinerary
• What is included on our tour
• Coverage plan
• Your payment options
• Your online account
• How to enroll on our tour
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Why enroll your child on an educational tour?
• Bring classroom lessons to life for your child• Help your child improve his/her grades• See your child gain independence and
confidence• Provide an unforgettable experience for your
child “The Washington, D.C., Capital Tour really brought our book knowledge to real life experience.”
- Bonnie Teacher, California
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What does Smithsonian Student Travel do?
• Low prices so more students can travel– Smithsonian Student Travel believes every student
should have the chance to explore America. By making their tours as affordable as possible, more students can travel.
• Quality meets affordability – Tours consistently exceed the Smithsonian’s high
standards for quality and customer satisfactions. – A nation-wide network of offices provides local support– Annual, in-person inspections of all hotels, restaurants
and venues
“Smithsonian Student Travel opened the door to learning for my students.” - Jeannette Teacher, Puerto Rico
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What does Smithsonian Student Travel do? (continued)
• Fully accredited, interactive tours that make learning fun– Accredited tours means they meet the same standards as schools and college– Educational resources created by the Smithsonian Institution– Interactive activities on tour
• Smithsonian Student Travel builds personal relationships– Tour consultant handles our tour details– A dedicated customer service representative for traveler and parent questions– Tour director for on-tour logistics and is our expert local guide
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How does Smithsonian Student Travel keep students safe?
• Full-time Smithsonian Student Travel Tour Director– With groups 24-hours a day, from arrival to departure– Trained to handle on-tour emergencies
• Professional overnight security– Additional security dedicated exclusively to our group
• Local offices– Tour groups have the support of a network of local offices across
America
• 24/7 Emergency Service– Additional emergency support is always just a phone call away
• Travel ID Badges and backpacks– Smithsonian Student Travel ID Badge provides helpful emergency
contact information– Smithsonian Student Travel backpacks are brightly-colored and easily
identifiable.
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Tour itinerary: Historic Boston
Day 1:• Welcome to Boston• Bunker Hill Monument• U.S.S. Constitution• Take a guided tour of Boston
• Old State House• Old North church• Paul Revere House
• Dinner in Faneuil Hall• Evening Activity: IMAX Movie
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Tour itinerary: Historic Boston
Day 2:• Museum of Science• Visit the Plimoth Plantation and the
Mayflower II, Smithsonian Affiliate museums
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What does the Program Fee include?• Round-trip motorcoach• Clean and safe hotel rooms• Breakfast, lunch on day 2, & dinner daily• Full-time tour director• Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides• Professional overnight security• On-tour backpack, luggage tag and travel ID badge• Travel journal• Medical and accident coverage• $1 million consumer protection plan• All gratuities• Smithsonian membership
What is not included?Lunch Day 1Personal spending moneyOptional coverage plan
Requested departure date: 5/9/2013Student Program Fee: $390
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What does the coverage plan include?• Included in Program Fee
– Medical and accident coverage– 24-hour Emergency Assistance
• All-Inclusive Travel Coverage Plan ($85 for flight groups; $60 for bus groups)– Tour cancellation and interruption coverage– Program Fee protection– Baggage and property coverage– Personal delay coverage
• See booking conditions or call customer service (1.888.333.9756) for complete details on this highly recommended coverage plan.
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How are payments made?Monthly payment plan
• Program Fee divided into manageable monthly payments
• Convenient monthly payments charged to a debit or credit card
• Free and no late fees• Final due date extended up
to 35 days before departure• Works great with fundraising• Highly recommended!
Manual payment schedule• Upon enrollment: $99
Enrollment deposit (non-refundable)
• 30 days after enrollment: Account must have $250 total paid
• 110 days prior to departure: Account must be paid in full
• 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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Your tours payment breakdown
Monthly Payment Plan
Manual Payment PlanStudent Cost $390.00
Enrollment Deposit $99.001st Monthly Payment Plan Date
11/14/2012
Last Monthly Payment Plan Date
3/14/2012
# of Payments 5Average Payment $57.00Final Payment $58.00
Student Cost $390.00Enrollment Deposit $99.0030 days after enrollment
$151.00
Balance Due 2/23/2013
$140.00
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How do you keep track of your account?
• Log in to your personal account at SmithsonianStudentTravel.com to:– Learn more about your destination– Make online payments– Enroll in our monthly payment plan– Track important dates and
information– Purchase the All-Inclusive Travel
Coverage Plan
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Fundraising• Contribution pages for every
travelerEasy, secure- Enrolled travelers receive an
email with a link to a secure contribution page to share with family and friends
- Works easily with automatic payment plan
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• $25,000 awarded annually• Students selected based on
response to essay question
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How do you enroll?• Online
– SmithsonianStudentTravel.com
• Phone– 1.888.333.9756
• Mail– Smithsonian Student Travel EF Center One Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141
• Tour number: 1294184
• Enrollment deadline: 11/30/2012
You can find this box on our homepage.
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Questions?