Why take an educational tour?
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Why take an educational tour?
• Newfound confidence and independence • Improve your grades and enhance college applications
• Enhanced career prospects
• Experience new cultures and explore famous sights
• Have fun with your friends and make new ones
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EF is #1 in educational travel
o EF has the lowest price guaranteed. More teachers choose EF than any other educational travel organization and 97% of students recommend the tours.
o The itineraries are educational, featuring experiential learning and visits to the best sites. EF is also accredited, so students can earn high school credit.
o A 24-hour EF Tour Director stays with our group around the clock on tour, providing insight about our destination as well as great tips.
o With 45 years of experience and a worldwide presence, we are traveling with the safest and most reputable travel organization.
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EF is committed to your safety
o EF has hundreds of offices in more than 50 countries.
o 24-hour emergency on-call service so you can reach EF day or night while your child is on tour.
o Bilingual professionally trained EF Tour Director accompanies our group 24 hours a day.
o EF’s Peace of Mind program, allows us to change our tour and/or departure date up to 35 days prior to departure.
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How does group travel work?
• What is group travel?> Groups with similar tour preferences and departure dates are combined to
share a motorcoach
• Why does EF combine groups?> Makes tours equally affordable for groups of 6 or 40> Low prices means more students can see the world> Allows students to meet other travelers from around the country
• How does EF combine groups?> Flexible date range> Similar tour options
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Where are we going?
ItineraryDay 1 Fly overnight to Spain
Day 2 Madrid Day 3 Madrid
Day 4 Toledo • Granada Day 5 Granada • Seville
Day 6 Seville • Costa del Sol Day 7 Costa del Sol Day 8 Costa del Sol
Day 9 Depart for home
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How much does it cost?
Price QuoteEnrollment Fee $95 Program Fee * $2,115 Tour items not included Morocco $155 El Escorial $60 Flamenco Evening Seville $55
Early Enrollment Discountˆ -$150 Current Departure Fees** $411 All Inclusive Insurance $145
Peace of Mind Program FreeAdult Supplement $335
Monthly† Total
For Students (monthly) $164 total: $2,616
For Adults (monthly) $185 total: $2,951
* Program fee valid for all who enroll through Thursday, March 31, 2011. All other fees subject to change.
^Discount applicable to travelers enrolled December 16, 2010 through February 28, 2011. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.
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What does the Program Fee include?
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodations
• Transportation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Full-time EF Tour Director
• Guided sightseeing tours
• Entrance fees to select attractions
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What does the Program Fee NOT include?
• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
• Optional excursions
• Departure fees
• Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides
• Spending money
• Insurance
• Passport/visa fees
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EF’s monthly payment plan
• Automatic deduction from your checking account (or charged to your credit/debit card) each month
• No late fees
• Final payment deadline up to 25 days prior to departure
For example: It’s February, and John is going on an EF tour to Italy and Greece the following July.
The total tour cost is $2,864.
Therefore, John’s monthly payments are only $179.
TOTAL COST ÷ NO. OF MONTHS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––= MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BE DEDUCTED
$2,864 ÷ 16 = $179
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All-inclusive Insurance
$145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan includes:
> Tour Cancellation and Interruption
> Medical and Accident
> Baggage and Property
> Flight Delay Insurance
> 24-hour access to an English speaking representative
For more information visit eftours.com/insurance or call EF’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-665-5364
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Passports and Visas
• Valid passports are required for all travelers
• Passports may take up to fourteen weeks to process
• Some destinations may require travel visas
• Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents
• All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation
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How do I enroll?
Online: www.eftours.com/enroll
Phone: 1-800-665-5364
Fax: 1-800-318-3732
Mail:EF Educational ToursOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141
Tour number:1008685Enrollment deadline: February 28h,
2011
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eftours.com/student
Visit EF’s student website to:
• Watch videos that highlight what you’ll do and see on tour.
• Learn about where you’ll travel with Lonely Planet Destination Guides.
• Read Following the Equator, EF’s travel blog
• Get tips on everything from packing to obtaining a passport.
• Connect with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more
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eftours.com/parent
Visit EF’s parent website to:
• Learn more about how EF will make your child’s tour educational and safe.
• Get important travel tips on what you need to know before the tour.
• Find information about how to fundraise for the tour.
• Get answers to parent’s most commonly asked questions.
• Connect with EF on Facebook, Twitter and more.
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Personalized website for travelers
Log-in to:
• Make online payments
• Purchase insurance and phone cards
• Enroll on optional excursions
• See messages and alerts from EF and your group leader
• View flight and hotel information
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