Why travel on an educational tour?

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Why take an educational tour?

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

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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• Educational
• Smithsonian 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
• Safe 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.
• Easy 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

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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?

• SST is different because of the relationships
  that they form with their group leaders and the
  flexibility that they have. When you are working
  with these people, theyre not just
  business-oriented it is almost as if they become
  personally vested in each and every tour. They
  want to make sure that it is perfect not just for
  the group leader but for everybody involved they
  want to make it easier on group leaders, on
  parents, on students. 
• Marc Salazar
• Group Leader
• Visalia, CA
• 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
• Students 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.
• 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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Washington D.C. The Capital Tour

• Day 1
• Learn about the Smithsonian Institution during
  and introduction by your tour director
• Visit your choice of the Smithsonians museums,
  which may include
• -National Air and Space Museum
• -National Museum of Natural History
• -National Museum of African Art
• -National Museum of American Art
• -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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Washington D.C. The Capital Tour (cont.)

• Day 2
• Take a guided tour of D.C.
• -Arlington National Cemetery
• -Marine Corps War Memorial
• -Washington Monument
• -Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• -FDR Memorial
• Make a photo stop at the White House
• Visit Mount Vernon
• -Explore the estate and the gardens of George
  Washington's home, including the Georgian
  mansion, Ford Orientation Center and Donald W.
  Reynolds Museum and Education Center
• Enjoy an evening activity

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Washington D.C. The Capital Tour (cont.)

• Day 3
• Visit Capitol Hill
• -U.S. capitol and Visitor Center
• -U.S. Supreme Court
• -Library of Congress
• Visit the National Archives
• Visit Fords Theatre and Petersen House
• Visit your choice of the Smithsonians museums
  (time permitting)
• Optional Potomac River Cruise
• Please note You must make your own arrangements
  for visiting inside these buildings.

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Washington D.C. The Capital Tour (cont.)

• Day 4
• Visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Drive along Embassy Row
• Visit the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
• Visit Washington National Cathedral
• Enjoy a view of D.C. from the John F. Kennedy
  Center for the Performing Arts
• Optional Theatre performance

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Washington D.C. The Capital Tour (cont.)

• Day 5
• Visit the Newseum (includes a Educational
  Program)
• Depart for home!

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How much does it cost?
Requested departure date March 25 2012 Departure
city Spokane Program fee 1530 -Departure fee
83 -Group Size Adjustment 190 Total for
Students 1803 Adult Supplement 180 Total for
Adults 1983
 
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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
• Tour Director Bus Driver Gratuities

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What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Beverages and lunches (unless specified)
• Personal spending money
• Optional insurance
• Passport/visa fees (for tours to Canada)

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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 must purchase by 75
  days prior to departure)
• 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 coverage.

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Monthly Payment Plan
Monthly payment plan
Manual payment schedule

• 150 Enrollment Fee
• 200 deposit payment due 30 days after enrollment
• Tour Balance payment at 110 DPD
• Departure Fees payment at 50 DPD
• Please note that non-refundable late fees ranging
  from 20 - 85 will apply if payment is not
  received on the dates they are due

• Convenient monthly payments charged to a debit or
  credit card
• Free to enroll
• No late fees
• Final payment deadline extended to 35 days prior
  to departure
• HIGHLY recommended!

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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 coverage 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
• EF Center
• One Education Street
• Cambridge, MA 02141
• Tour number 1001479
• Application deadline
• ASAP

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