Karen Kemp-Hultman Kathy Looney & Laura Ban Group Leader # Spanish Capitals To enroll: 1. Go to 3. Choose Participant/Student 4. Enter Group Leader ID#: Enter Group Leader Last Name: Kemp-Hultman

Agenda Who is ACIS? A Typical Day Learning Objectives Cultural Connections Trip itinerary What’s Included Extra Benefits Cost Automatic Payments Option Protection Plans Next Steps Questions and Answers

Premier provider of the highest quality educational tours since 1978 Division of AIFS, the leader of international education programs since 1964 Financially secure institution with more than $130 million in annual revenue Wherever you are, ACIS is there: We have offices in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Sacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation at every destination ACIS travels to. Who is ACIS? ACIS Report Card 98% Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent 99% Rate educational content good to excellent 97% Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent Percentages for travel in 2009

A Typical Day 7:30-8:45Start your day with breakfast in your hotel 9:00-12:00Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing or a bicycle tour 12:00-1:00Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best paella/crepes/pizza in town or browse a local market and picnic in the park 1:00-3:00Participate in a Cultural Connection designed to immerse you in the local culture, or use an ACIS Walking Tour to explore a museum or sight 3:00-6:00Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner 7:30-11:00An evening activity such as a boat ride, a show or concert, or a Culture Quest will keep you entertained – or enjoy activities as organized by your group leader

Learning Objectives 1.Discover Art Nouveau in Spain. 2.Learn about dictatorship as a form of government by becoming familiar with Franco’s rule from the time of the Spanish Civil War until his death in the 1970s. 3.Learn how the location of a port city plays a part in its evolving history. Each trip includes specific Learning Objectives that are highlighted during the tour and which will help you reflect on the history and cultures of the place you are visiting. During your trip you will:

Barcelona Culture Quest: Scavenge for answers! Your tour manager will provide a list of clues and set you free to unlock Barcelona's secrets. Bull Ranch Visit, Bullfighting and Lunch: Visit an authentic working bull ranch in the countryside outside Madrid to learn about the art of bullfighting at its source. On every tour itinerary, ACIS has included Cultural Connections—interactive experiences that enable students to engage with the places, people and cultures they are visiting! Learn more about the Cultural Connections on your tour at

Trip Itinerary Day 1 | Overnight Flight ¡Buen Viaje! Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and welcome you abroad.

Trip Itinerary Day 2-5 | Madrid Explore the sights in Madrid’s lively modern capital. You’ll enjoy a city sightseeing tour and a guided visit to the Prado!

Trip Itinerary From Madrid, you’ll enjoy some excursions out the city as well. Visit the Roman aqueduct in Segovia, experience Medieval Spain in Toledo and visit a local Bull Ranch!

Trip Itinerary Day 6-8 | Barcelona  Take the high speed AVE to the capital of Cataluña where Gaudi rules!  Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and a city sightseeing tour where you’ll visit Parc Güell and see the Olympic Complex  Enjoy free time to explore on your own.

Trip Itinerary Day 9 | Fly home ¡Adiós España!

What’s Included Round-trip flights on commercial airlines Service of an ACIS Tour Manager—a highly trained, multilingual guide, educator and travel expert who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics Local guides during sightseeing tours Daily continental breakfasts and dinners Accommodations in three- and four-star conveniently located hotels Double rooms for adult participants, triple rooms for students Surface transportation and airport transfers Excursions and activities as indicated in your tour itinerary, including comprehensive walking tours and Cultural Connection activities Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and cancellation insurance Job Loss Protection included on every tour 24-hour global support network and on-call emergency service

TripStream Take your family and friends along with you as ‘virtual’ guests! Your tour manager will be sending updates each day of your activities ACIS’ Travel is Education Scholarship Contest awards students up to $1,000 off their tour ACIS backpack and luggage tags Destination Information— is loaded with information on what to pack, souvenir suggestions and more. Plus, an informative and fun ACIS Travel Journal to bring along on tour. ACIS eKit Global phone cards, which save you up to 70% on international phone calls, are available for purchase. ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way to access funds while on tour. Travel Essentials

Cost Program Fee$2,564 (*Valid through 12/31/10) Registration Fee$95 Estimated Departure Fees$486 Weekend Surcharge$40 Trip Fee Credit -$200 Total$2,985 Additional/optional fees: Adult Surcharge$95 Double Room Supplement$280 Single Room Supplement$560 Ultimate Protection Plan$225 Comprehensive Protection Plan$180 Suggested tipping for the tour manager & bus driver: $5/day & $3/day respectively Please note: Price is valid until December 31 st, 2010

Automatic Payments Option Automatic Payments makes planning your trip budget easy because your payments are spread out evenly, giving you more time to pay. Automatic Payment Advantages: FREE enrollment Avoid late fees 24/7 control over your trip budget and scheduled payments Even payment amounts over a longer period of time You can set your last payment to be processed as late as 45 days before you depart Bonus: All 2011 participants who enroll in Automatic Payments are entered into our contest to win a free trip! You choose a payment frequency (every 2 weeks, every 4 weeks, monthly, or quarterly) and your payments are automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. To sign up or to learn more about Automatic Payments visit My Account on and follow instructions.

Protection Plans Your ACIS Registration Fee includes Basic Protection coverage. For your peace of mind, we offer a range of enhanced protection plans from which you may choose. ACIS recommends that participants purchase the Ultimate Protection Plan designed specifically for your travel needs.

Next Steps Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at or 1.Register for your tour by going online to or sending in the registration form. An amount of $195 ($95 Registration Fee plus a $100 program fee deposit) is due at sign-up. 2.Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the Registration Booklet or at 3.Get your travel documents ready. 4.Choose a Payment Plan: Automatic Payments or Manual Payments Use MyAccount—your online hub that makes reviewing automatic payments made or keeping track of manual payment deadlines & making payments online a snap. 5.Explore for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more!

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