washington, d.c. and new york city led by lynn layman

Washington, D.C. and New York City

Led by Lynn Layman

Overview• Meet EF 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

The educational benefits of travel

• In a study of students who traveled with EF before the age of 18*:– Nearly every student had earned a BA or higher– 80% maintained a college GPA above a 3.0 and nearly half had GPAs between

3.5 and 4.0– More than 80% said they were better communicators and collaborators as a

result of their travel experience– Nearly 90% considered themselves to be better at problem solving and critical

thinking

• Our tours are accredited, just like your school– EF was the first tour provider to have its tours accredited, so our tours meet

the same rigorous standards as schools and colleges across the country

* Survey by AdvancedEd, commissioned by EF Educational Tours

Meet the EF Smithsonian Student Travel team

• Tour consultants work with teachers to plan your tour• For travelers and parents, you’ll have a dedicated

Traveler Support Specialist to help with your account and handle any questions about the tour

• Your group’s Tour Director is an expert local guide, helps handle tour logistics and is with the group 24 hours a day

Keeping students safe• Full-time 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– EF Smithsonian Student Travel ID Badge provides

helpful emergency contact information– EF Smithsonian Student Travel backpacks are easily

identifiable

Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C. and New York City

Day 1:•Visit the Smithsonian museums of your choice, which may include:

• National Air and Space Museum – Udvar-Hazy Center

• National Museum of Natural History• National Museum of American History

•Take a night tour of Washington:• Lincoln Memorial• WWII Memorial• Korean War Veterans Memorial• Vietnam Veterans Memorial


Day 2:•Visit Arlington National Cemetery and witness the changing of the guard•Participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier•Take a guided tour of Washington:

• Washington Monument• FDR Memorial• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial• Jefferson Memorial

•Visit the National Cathedral•Make a photo stop at the White House•Visit Mount Vernon


Day 3:•Visit Capitol Hill

• U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center• U.S. Supreme Court• Library of Congress

•Visit the National Archives•Explore the National Air and Space Museum•See a show at the Einstein Planetarium


Day 4:•Visit Ford’s Theatre and Peterson House•Drive to New York City!•Take a guided tour of New York:

• Little Italy• Chinatown

•Enjoy dinner in Chinatown•Visit the Empire State Building by night


Day 5:•Take a guided tour of New York:

• Greenwich Village• SoHo• World Trade Center Site

•Take a tour of Yankee Stadium•Enjoy a Broadway show

Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour

Day 6:•Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island•Take a walking tour of Midtown:

• Fifth Avenue• Rockefeller Center• St. Patrick’s Cathedral• Trump Tower

•Enjoy a free afternoon in Times Square•Take in a second Broadway show


Day 7:•Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art•Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge•Depart for Austin!

What does the Program Fee include?

• Round-trip airfare• Clean and safe hotel rooms• Breakfast and dinner daily (as itinerary specifies)• Full-time Tour Director• Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides• Air-conditioned motorcoach• Professional overnight security• On-tour backpack, luggage tag and travel ID badge• Illness and accident coverage• $1 million consumer protection plan• All gratuities• Smithsonian membership

"I am amazed at the amount of experiences my students had. Our tour director was knowledgeable and fun. This was such a great value at this given time. Affordable. Educational. A trip of a lifetime."

- Paula Teacher, Texas

What is not included?

• Lunches • Personal spending money• Optional coverage plan• Checked baggage fees

What does the coverage plan include?

• Included in Program Fee– Illness and accident coverage– 24-hour Emergency Assistance

• All-Inclusive Travel Coverage Plan (+ $99)– Tour cancellation and interruption coverage– Program Fee protection– Baggage and property coverage– Personal delay coverage

• See booking conditions or call the Traveler Support Team (1.888.333.9756) for complete details on this highly recommended coverage plan.

How much does it cost?

•Student Program Fee $2,249 $173/Month

•Adult Program Fee $2,559 $197/Month

• Departure city: Austin

Requested departure date: June 9, 2014

Possible Dates: 6/9-6/13*

Student Price

$2,249 - $50___________________

Adult Price

$2,559 - $50

• Additional $50 off until the end of April

• For your group only:Sign up by March 31 to enter a raffle to win one of three additional $50 scholarships

Pricing Specials

Payment breakdown

EF’s Monthly Payment Plan

Manual Payment PlanStudent Cost $2,249

Enrollment Deposit $99

1st Monthly Payment Plan Date

4/28/2013

Last Monthly Payment Plan Date

4/28/2014

# of Payments 13

Average Payment $173

Final Payment $173

Student Cost $2,249

Enrollment Deposit $99

30 days after enrollment

$251

Balance Due 2/19/14 $1,899

If you sign up tonight your monthly payments will only be $173 and your final payment is due 4/28/2014.

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 $350 total paid

• 110 days prior to departure (2/19/14): 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

Keeping 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

– Connect to your contribution page

Fundraising

• A Giving Page for every traveler

Easy, secure-Enrolled travelers receive an email with a link to a secure contribution page to share with family and friends-You can also access the page from your personal website-Works easily with automatic payment plan

• $30,000 awarded annually• Students selected based on

response to essay question and financial aid application

How do you enroll?• Online

– SmithsonianStudentTravel.com

• Phone– 1.888.333.9756

• Mail– EF Smithsonian Student Travel

EF Center

One Education Street

Cambridge, MA 02141

• Tour number: 1369427

• Enrollment deadline: April 30, 2013

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Questions?

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