Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Philadelphia and New York City Final departure meeting

Our tour What to expect on tour Transportation Lodging Overview Packing Spending money On-tour safety Rules of the road

Our tour Departure date: 3/21/2016 Return date: 3/27/2016

What to expect on tour Tour Director – With our group 24 hours a day – Handles all logistics, including checking into hotels and managing free time activities Walking Tours – Many sightseeing tours are led on foot (for example: while in DC, one day I did 13+ miles during my free time) – Bring comfortable walking shoes

Transportation United Airlines Flight #833 at 7:02 AM from Boise (BOI) – Meet at the United Airlines counter on departure 5AM Flight Restrictions – Baggage allowances – Fees for checked bags (check with your airline as fees vary) – Visit TSA.gov for information on restricted items

Lodging Hotel rules – Obey curfews (will vary depending on check-ins) – Be respectful of other guests Our Hotels : PHILADELPHIA Best Western King Of Prussia 127 South Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA Tel. (610) GETTYSBURG Aspire Hotel and Suites 2631-A Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA Tel. (717) WASHINGTON D.C. Hampton Inn Gaithersburg 960 North Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD Tel. (301) NEW YORK Amertania Hotel 230 West 54 Street New York, NY Tel. (212)

Spending money $20-30 per day to cover snacks, and souvenirs Gratuities are already included Baggage fees are not included

Rules of the road Your attendance at scheduled program activities is mandatory When sight seeing, please be courteous & respectful of the monuments/memorials and of other visitors When at the hotel, please be courteous of other guests Hotel rooms are shared by members of the same sex only No smoking or use of alcohol Be punctual, attentive and respectful Be Flexible! Weather, traffic, illness can all affect the logistics of our trip

On-tour safety Full-time Tour Director Professional overnight security Nationwide network offices and a 24/7 Emergency Service Student Travel ID Badges and backpacks Information for Student Travel ID Badges: Group Leader name: Jason Miraya Group Leader phone number: Group teacher name: Mike McCrady Group teacher phone number: Group teacher name: John Rollins Group teacher phone number: Tour Director name: Rhonda Canales

Packing Don’t forget to pack: – Sweatshirt/jacket/rain gear – Phone, camera (memory cards), watch, chargers… – Bathroom bag (shampoo, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.) – Medications and copies of prescriptions (in your carry-on bag)

Hand out backpacks and other items…