Washington D.C. June 11-14th, 2019

Preparing for departure Departure Day Our Tour Director Meals & Lodging Packing List & Spending Money Safety & Support Our Itinerary

Departure 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 Dinner will be at a sit down restaurant where there will either be a buffet or a menu provided that you can choose your meal from. 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. These will be quick stops so that we can maximize our time on tour and see as much as possible.

Our Hotel Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road NW Washington D.C. 20008 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 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.

Don't forget to pack Spending money 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 Ef backpack STUDENT TRAVEL LANYARDS Great to use as a carry-on and for those on-the-go tour days. STUDENT TRAVEL LANYARDS For all travelers to wear on tour: includes EF's 24 Hour Emergency Service Number and the following fields: 

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. Visitors or other group members are prohibited from entering your hotel 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