New York City: The Big Apple Final departure meeting

Preparing for departure Confirmed Dates Flights Arrival Day Our Tour Director Meals & Lodging Packing List & Spending Money Safety & Support Our Itinerary

Travel Dates Departure date: 6/09/2018 Return date: 6/14/2018

Flights Gate TBD 4:30 am Group meeting point: Group meeting time:

Flights MUST ALL BE PRESENT TO CHECK-IN SEAT ASSIGNMENTS YOUR TICKET Baggage allowance Seats will be assigned at check-in. Check-in will be done at the airport as a group and cannot be done online. You'll receive your boarding pass from your Group Leader at the airport. Frequent flier miles cannot be accrued and tickets are not eligible for upgrade. Be sure to confirm baggage allowance with the airline before our departure. And remember, you’re responsible for any associated fees. A carry-on and personal item (your EF backpack) is advised. IDENTIFICATION Participants 18-years-old and over will need a photo ID to board.

Arrival We’ll meet our Tour Director or EF staff at baggage claim. From here we'll start tour immediately, so be sure to pack everything you'll need for the day in your personal item. We'll check in to our hotel at the end of the day.

Tour Director Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us to handle logistics and help bring our destination to life. They’ll be there to support us every day of tour, even staying with us at our hotel overnight. All Tour Directors are trained to handle any emergencies that could arise on tour. They have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as EF’s worldwide and North American headquarters.

Meals You'll either be given cash or a voucher for dinner on your own or a sit down meal will be provided. Remember to check your itinerary for reference. If you haven’t already, please inform me of any food allergies or dietary restrictions as soon as possible.  Breakfast will be at our hotel each morning. Since lunch will be on-the-go, our Tour Director will provide suggestions for local places to eat.

Our Hotel Crowne Plaza Elizabeth (Elizabeth, NJ 07201) A good night's sleep is important, so we can count on safe, clean, and comfortable hotels. EF will also provide us with a professional overnight security guard.

Packing SHARPIE NAME ON BAG!!!! Pack light: We’ll be responsible for loading our own luggage on and off the bus, and into hotels. Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on. Remember to leave room for gifts and souvenirs. SHARPIE NAME ON BAG!!!! American Airlines (AA) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.

Don't forget to pack Spending money ATM card Tour itinerary 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure. Don't forget to pack Spending money ATM card Tour itinerary Walking shoes Shirts Socks Underwear Shorts/pants/jeans Sweatshirt/jacket Rain gear Pajamas Umbrella Sunblock Tissues Glasses/contacts/solution Bathroom bag (shampoo, brush, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) Sunglasses Medication Camera Chargers ID (if necessary)

Spending money We suggest travelers bring $20-30 per day to cover lunch, snacks, and souvenirs. Gratuities are included on tour.

Safety & Support EF will use our emergency contact list if they need to communicate any information to us while we're on tour. Any changes can be made on your personalized website. EF’s 24-Hour Emergency Service Number:  1-800-503-2323

Tools to travel with REMIND 101 GROUP: TEXT TO: 81010 MSG: @PVNYC2018 Ef backpack STUDENT TRAVEL LANYARDS Great to use as a carry-on and for those on-the-go tour days. For all travelers to wear on tour: includes EF's 24 Hour Emergency Service Number and the following fields:  Group Leader: Leyla Padalecki Phone Number: (817) 705-6666 Tour Director: Amada Anderson REMIND 101 GROUP: TEXT TO: 81010 MSG: @PVNYC2018

Rules of the road Your attendance at scheduled programs will be mandatory. When at the hotel, please be courteous of other guests. You’ll be financially responsible for any damage caused while on tour. Hotel rooms are shared by members of the same sex. Visitors or other group members are prohibited from entering your room. Smoking or use of alcohol is prohibited. Any illegal activity will result in automatic dismissal from the tour. You’ll be expected to return home at your expense. Be punctual, attentive, and respectful.

“ The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT