Are you ready to experience New York? Hancock Public Schools March 22nd – 27th, 2019

Welcome from ETA! Thank you for your interest in Educational Travel Adventures. Our team consists of educational tour professionals. Our mission is to provide students and teachers safe, educational, and fun travel experiences outside the classroom that are high quality and affordable. Educational Travel Adventures has been in business for more than twenty years and has planned successful and memorable tours for thousands of student travelers.

Why travel with ETA? Educational focus: We offer quality programs that are educational based. Best value: You won’t find any hidden costs or unexpected “extras” with our program. Our trips are very reasonable! Customized trips: We can help set up an itinerary that will complement the classroom experience by incorporating elements of your curriculum into the tour. Trustworthy: We have decades of experience in planning educational tours. We know how important a successful trip is to a teacher or parent planner and we know that your group expects a lot from you and you don’t want them disappointed. Let us do the planning for you! Safety: Your safety and enjoyment are our main concerns.

We are proud members of the following organizations: We are active members of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and the National Tour Association (NTA), both industry associations of professional tour companies committed to excellence.

Educational Travel Adventures Full Service Support includes: The travel professionals of Educational Travel Adventures go to work for you long before your educational trip has begun. Sit back, relax, and let us do the work! Educational Travel Adventures Full Service Support includes: SALES SUPPORT COORDINATORS - to help you design your perfect tour OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT - responsible for the planning and execution of your tour MARKETING DEPARTMENT - to gain your students enthusiasm and parent’s trust ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT - to handle all registrations and payments

On-Tour Support Educational Travel Adventures provides unparalleled On-Tour Support: TOUR MANAGER- will meet you when you arrive and stay with you until you depart home – they will bring your destination to life with educational content MAIN OFFICE - provides constant support while you are on your trip, 24 hours a day for emergencies NIGHT SECURITY – if included on your trip proposal, they will monitor the floor that your group is staying on so you may sleep peacefully at night

All Packages Include: Round trip air, train, or bus transportation to New York City Transportation while in New York City Professional Tour Manager with you 24/7 Quality Hotel accommodations in safe areas with quick and easy access to New York City Well balanced meals at a variety of locations ranging from food courts, sit-down restaurants, and dinner theaters daily Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!

Insurance Information Without insurance, your trip is non-refundable! For a minimal cost, you can protect the investment that you have put into your trip Without insurance, your trip is non-refundable! For a minimal cost, you will get the following coverage: Cancel for any reason – up to 48 hours prior to departure and receive 75% of what you have paid into your trip, minus the insurance premium Cancel for any medical reason that is covered by the policy – you will receive 100% refund, minus the insurance premium

Hancock Public Schools New York City March 22nd – 27th, 2019

March 22nd – 23rd You will depart on your overnight bus trip to NYC. Upon arrival, you will meet your tour manager and begin your day. Midtown Walking Tour – You'll take an orientation walk in midtown with visits or stops in Times Square, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and more. Free Time at Rockefeller Center Take a break for lunch (not included) Stage Door Tour at Radio City Music – You will enjoy a tour at Radio City Music Hall where you will go behind-the-scenes and get an insider's view of New York's iconic entertainment venue where the biggest names in show business perform. During the tour you'll meet a real Rockette! Top of the Rock – You'll head up to the 70th floor observatory at the Top of the Rock where you'll enjoy a fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline. Dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner Hotel Check-in

You will have breakfast and begin your day. March 24th You will have breakfast and begin your day. Metropolitan Museum of Art – With nearly two million works of art spanning more than 5,000 years, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s largest and finest museums, presenting the best of human creativity from around the globe. When you arrive you'll have free time to explore the galleries on your own. Take a break for lunch (not included) Central Park – You'll see the Imagine Memorial to John Lennon at Strawberry Fields, the Bethesda Fountain, the Boathouse, the Mall, Sheep Meadow and the Wollman Ice Rink. Plaza Hotel/ Apple / 5th Avenue - You'll head down Fifth Avenue to see some of the famous stores and boutiques. You'll see Apple's flagship store and the Plaza Hotel (featured in "Home Alone") and then down Fifth Avenue past Tiffany's and more. Brooklyn Bridge Free Time in Chinatown & Little Italy Dinner You will return to your hotel

You will have breakfast and begin your day. March 25th You will have breakfast and begin your day. Washington Square Greenwich Village & SoHo - Greenwich Village is home to the world's largest private university, NYU. You'll see Washington Square Park at the center of NYU and also have a chance to explore the area. SoHo is known for its chic art galleries and interesting boutiques. Chelsea Market - This gourmet food market was built inside the former Nabisco factory in Chelsea and is now home to the Food Network and many gourmet food vendors. Take a break for lunch (not included) High Line Park - You will enter the park in the Meat Packing District, one of New York's trendiest neighborhoods. Then you'll see fantastic views of lower Manhattan and the Hudson River from this modern urban park. It has been built on an unused, elevated railway track between Chelsea and Penn Station. Free Time in Times Square Planet Hollywood Dinner Broadway Show You will return to your hotel.

May 26th – 27th You will have breakfast, check out of your hotel, and begin your last day of touring. Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty – You'll depart on the Ferry for Ellis Island where you'll have fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and a chance to visit the Immigration Museum. Ellis Island served as the main port of entry for European immigrants arriving in the US between 1892 and 1924. Today over 100 million Americans can trace their lineage to a relative that passed through Ellis Island on their way to America. Wall Street & Stock Exchange Take a break for lunch (not included) 9/11 Memorial and Museum – located in the footprint of the former Twin Towers. The memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. One World Observatory – Start by ascending to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere in less than sixty seconds, then look toward the horizon and feel the city’s invincible spirit when you visit the One World Observatory. Board bus for overnight drive and Arrive home on March 27th

Login ID: hancock19 Regular Password: nyctrip19 Website Instructions Please go to our regular website: www.etadventures.com You will choose the option for "My Login" on that screen. Then, you will need to enter the Login ID and Password.  Login ID: hancock19 Regular Password: nyctrip19 You will then click on “Reserve My Spot”. It will ask you a series of questions. After answering the questions, you will have the opportunity to pay by credit card, debit card, or a check. If you have any questions concerning the website, you can always call 866-273-2500, press -0- and someone can assist you.

We look forward to working with you! EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 1000 Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Toll Free: (866) 273-2500 Fax: (732) 303-9288 Email: info@etadventures.com Website: http://www.etadventures.com