Costa Brava/Barcelona 2014
Thursday 19 th June 14 05:00: Meet at school with luggage. 05:15: Bus to Glasgow Airport. 07:25 Flight to Barcelona (Jet2) Flight number: LS149 11:35: Arrive Barcelona Airport. 12:30 Airport transfer to hotel NovoPark (Tossa de Mar). 14:30 Approximate arrival at hotel. Pupils will have the afternoon at their leisure to explore the town or relax by the pool /go to the beach (staff assisted). 19:30 Flamenco show at hotel- evening meal of tapas and non-alcoholic Sangria included.
BAGGAGE!. Pupils responsible for their own luggage Hold luggage – 20kilos max Jet 2 charge £15 for every kilo over. Hand luggage – 8 kilos max, dimensions 56cm x 45cm x 25cm No liquids over 100ml in hand luggage !
Friday 21 st June BARCELONA! Breakfast at hotel (pick up packed lunch) 09:00 Coach Pick up. 10:30 Arrive in Barcelona. Day in Barcelona including Nou Camp Experience and Sagrada Familia (walking shoes please). 18:30 Evening meal at Hard Rock Café, Barcelona. 20:00 Coach pick up. 21:30 Approx arrival time at hotel.
Saturday 21 st June Breakfast at hotel (pick up packed lunch) 09:00 Coach pick up Day in Girona 16:00 Coach pick up 17:00 Approx arrival time at hotel Vigil Mass 19:30 Evening meal at hotel 21:00-22:30 Disco at hotel
Sunday 22 nd June PORTAVENTURA! Breakfast at hotel (pick up packed lunch) 08:00 Coach pick up 10:30 Approx arrival time Day at Port Aventura 17:00 Coach pick up 19:30 Approx arrival time back at hotel 20:00 Evening meal at hotel
Monday 23rdJune Breakfast at hotel (pick up packed lunch) Day at leisure 19:30 Tapas evening at L´Ajustada
Tuesday 24 th June Breakfast at hotel (pick up packed lunch) 07:00 Check out of hotel 07:30 Coach pick up 09:30 Airport arrival Flight to Glasgow 12:20 Flight number: LS150 Arrival Glasgow airport 14:05 Bus back to school 14:30 approx arrival time 15:15. Pupils can wait in school until the end of the school day.
Insurance Provided by EDC Underwritten by Equity Travel Extra caution of European Health card (hand this in to group leader along with passport/ medicines by Friday 13 th June)
Included in cost All accommodation, excursions and meals in Spain (breakfast, lunch & evening meal)
Not included in cost Food and drink for journey All drinks in Spain
Pocket Money Will be kept by group leaders and issued on a daily basis Recommended amount euros a day (for drinks and gifts)
Important You will be divided into groups of 6 or 7 with 1 leader responsible for each group. Seatbelts must be worn at all times on plane and buses. Excellent behaviour is required for the safety of each individual (coach, plane and in Spain).
Code of conduct The pupils are representing the school and as such it is important they exhibit exemplary behaviour. Alcohol is prohibited. Any pupil to be found with or under the influence will face serious consequences (ban from other trips or even expulsion home).
Swimming The hotel will have a lifeguard on duty at specific times and pupils are welcome to use the hotel pool at this time (provided they have completed the swimming consent form). Pupils have the opportunity to visit the beach (staff assisted). They are covered by Equity travel insurance to swim in the sea.
Medicines Any child who carries an inhaler or epipen must give a spare to Mrs Bewick several days before departure. This must be clearly labelled with the child’s name. These children must also carry their own inhaler / epipen. If an epipen is required on the flight, the pupil must provide a letter from their doctor stating this. Pupils with a medical condition must ensure they bring the correct medication/dosage (see medical consent form).
Rooms in hotel The hotel advises us of rooming 2 weeks before departure Where possible you will be accommodated with friends. Curfews and wake up times will be strictly adhered to in order to make best use of our time in Spain. These may change slightly on a day by day basis to accommodate our schedule.
Final advice Remember sun cream (average temperature is 27 degrees)a hat and suitable shoes for walking. Travel pills? Remember meeting points and times. Speak as much Spanish as possible! Enjoy the experience !
Take home: Itinerary Copy of insurance (with emergency contacts and hotel address on back) Medical and swimming consent form (hand in by Friday 6 th June)