Barcelona July 14, 2020 – July 23, 2020.

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Barcelona July 14, 2020 – July 23, 2020

Why I travel Ken Salsman Teacher/Father of three Experience working with students for 10 years. Chaperoned trips to the following countries: Russia Finland Estonia It is my goal to provide world experiences for students to help them become global citizens. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” ~ Mark Twain

Why should you travel? Expanded world view Understanding and appreciation of different cultures First-hand experience of classroom lessons Personal growth Increased confidence and competence Language and cultural immersion Marketable experience Demonstrates maturity and worldliness Enhances college and job applications International travel is a transformative experience. Visiting the places you’ve learned about in school and interacting with people from different cultures provides a whole new worldview. You’ll gain confidence and maturity as you converse in a different language, try different foods and actually experience the places you’ve seen in movies. You’ll be transformed from a traveler into a true global citizen--a respected credential for college applications and a marketable trait that opens doors for the rest of your life.

Why Explorica? Incredible tour directors Proven experience Professionally trained Specialized in student travel Local experts With group 24/7 Exceptional safety record Proven systems in place at all levels of operations Unmatched in industry Proven experience Over 15 years in student travel More than 1 million travelers Tours to 75 countries on all 7 continents Excellent value Fully inclusive Quality hotels, meals & activities Guaranteed best prices Explorica has been leading student tours for more than 15 years. They’ve helped over a million students and their teachers experience more than 75 countries on all seven continents. This means they can get quality tour components—hotels, meals and activities—for a great price. In fact, they guarantee the best prices in the industry. And they include everything upfront, so there are no hidden costs later. But price is only half the picture. What sets Explorica apart is their tour directors. When we travel we’ll get an expert tour director who will act as our host, our logistic coordinator, our translator, our go-to local expert, guiding us every step of the way while bringing the destinations to life. Explorica tour directors are the best in the business, and they’ll help us truly experience the local culture. Explorica also has an excellent safety record, with industry-leading risk management protocols built into every aspect of their operations. Here’s how they provide total peace of mind… (switch to next slide)

Why Explorica? Safety above all else Proactive risk management Expertly trained, multilingual tour directors 24/7 emergency support Daily tour updates Global vigilance Network of more than 45 offices around the world USTOA $1 million Travelers’ Assistance Comprehensive liability coverage Trusted travel protection plans Safety is, and always has been, Explorica’s top priority. They take a proactive approach to risk management that ranges from rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continual safety trainings for their staff. Our tour director will be with us 24/7 and they will post an update about our tour to a private trip log each evening. Behind the scenes, Explorica has a risk management team that’s continually monitoring conditions around the world. Their emergency support line is always on call, and their extensive network of offices means that they are always nearby to help in person if the need arises. Explorica is a member of the United States Tour Operator’s Association, so your trip investment is protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program, and Explorica even provides optional travel protection plans for cancellations and any other unforeseen circumstance. I’ll cover those later. The bottom line is that Explorica has been an educational travel industry leader since 2000, so they have the experience, resources and coverage we need for a safe and worry-free trip.

Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Highlights  Las Ramblas Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Picasso Museum Montserrat

Tour itinerary Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Hola Barcelona Meet your tour director and check into hotel Barcelona city walk: Mercat de la Boquería, Las Ramblas, Columbus Monument Day 3 Barcelona landmarks Barcelona guided sightseeing tour: Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, Montjuïc Hill, Park Güell visit Picasso Museum visit Tapas dinner Las Ramblas treasure hunt

Day 4 Gerona & Figueres Girona and Figueres guided excursion Salvador Dalí Theater Museum visit Day 5 Barcelona Montserrat visit Gaudí guided walking tour Park Güell visit Casa Milà (La Pedrera) visit Paella dinner Day 6 Sitges Optional Sitges excursion $45 Optional Flamenco evening $80

Day 7 Start Valencia extension Travel to Valencia Valencia city walk: Central Market, Church of Saint Nicolas, Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda Day 8 Valencia Landmarks Valencia guided sightseeing tour Day 9 Valencia--Barcelona Travel to Barcelona via Tarragona Tarragona tour director-led sightseeing Day 10 End tour

Online tour diary When we travel we will have our own online Tour Diary, a private trip log that our tour director will update each evening. This is a sample from a real tour, so you can see the format. It provides a way for friends and family to check in on us every day, and see the incredible places we’ll be experiencing!

All-inclusive tour Everything you need for a great trip! Round-trip airfare 5 overnight stays (8 with extension) in hotels with private bathrooms Full European breakfast daily Dinner daily Full-time services of a professional Tour Director Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary Visit to select attractions as per itinerary Tapas Dinner Tour Diary™ 24-hour emergency service To consider These costs vary by tour and traveler, so we do not include them: Passport and visa (if applicable) Tipping, if applicable Snacks or beverages Lunch (or per itinerary, if customized) Souvenirs Free-time activities, if applicable Explorica doesn’t believe in nickel-and-diming people once they’re on tour, so all their trips—including ours—are fully inclusive, providing everything we need for a remarkable experience: Flights, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, transportation in and around our destinations, entrance fees to attractions, guided sightseeing tours and more. And of course, all the industry-leading safety measures I talked about earlier are also included. They even remind you about general travel costs, like tipping or the fee for obtaining a passport, so you’re prepared for what to expect.

Accreditation Academic credit Complete assignments before, during and/or after your tour Earn high school and/or college credits for your travel experience! Explorica is an accredited institution just like our school, which means students can earn academic credit for qualified tours. It’s a great way to make the most of your travel experience while also enhancing your resume and accelerating your education. Talk to me later if you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity!

Easy ways to pay Automatic monthly payment plan Fundraising support $50 deposit paid upon registration Balance divided into equal monthly installments Payments charged automatically Manual payment plan $99 deposit paid upon registration Balance divided into 4 installments Payments rendered manually Fundraising support Personal fundraising page on explorica.com Easily request and accept credit card donations from friends and family Financial assistance Need-based support for qualifying families Confidential application Explorica is committed to making their tours attainable, so they do a couple of really helpful things that you can take advantage of: They provide every traveler a personal fundraising page on explorica.com, enabling you to raise money for your trip using social media. They offer need-based financial assistance, and you can find out if you qualify with one simple phone call. And they offer payment plans that let you break up your tour fee into multiple installments. There are two options: The automatic payment plan is the easiest, spreading out your payments over the months leading up to your tour. With this option, you only need $50 to sign up. Or if you prefer manual payments, you can put down a $99 deposit then pay the remaining balance in four installments. Details on each plan and financial assistance can be found in your trip invitation letter.

Travel protection with TripMate Travel Protection Plan Lost tickets, passport, luggage, etc. Sickness or injury on tour And more Travel Protection Plan PLUS Everything in the standard plan Plus exclusive Cancel for Any Reason protection So, what happens if you have to cancel? No one wants to miss the trip of their dreams, but sometimes life happens. Explorica has two plans through TripMate that help you protect your investment, both of which provide a cash refund. The standard plan covers common mishaps And the upgraded plan adds the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure. It’s the only such “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry, and it’s a really great assurance. Both plans are optional, but just know that they’re available to you if you’d like to purchase insurance.

How to enroll Online By phone By mail www.explorica.com/Salsman-1736 1.888.310.7121 By mail Complete the paper application and return by mail I sincerely hope that you’ll be able to join me for this once-in-a-lifetime trip, and I encourage you to sign up early to give yourself the most time to pay and prepare. Signing up is easy, and you can do it online, by phone or by mail. You just need our Tour Center ID, which is in your invitation letter.

The Explorica experience So, now that you’ve heard all the details, I’d like to give you a quick look at a real Explorica tour!

Join us! Don’t miss your chance to: Register today! Explore exciting destinations Create lifelong memories and friends Grow and mature as a person Prepare for a successful future Register today! www.explorica.com/Salsman-1736 Well guys, that could be you! Your friends, your memories, your trip of a lifetime. If you want to see the world, grow as an individual and jumpstart your future a successful, global citizen I invite you to sign up! How many of you feel that you’re likely to join the tour? Fantastic!

Questions? That concludes our meeting! If you need to head out, please ensure that I have your contact info so that I can send any updates and I’ll stick around for any questions. Thank you all so much for coming!