The Gregg School go to the USA! 18 July 2010 to 27 July 2010

Day 1: Southampton-San Francisco Students must be here by 5.30am Students must be here by 5.30am We will be leaving promptly at 6.00am. We will be leaving promptly at 6.00am. Bring music, books etc for the Bring music, books etc for the journey as we will be travelling for a LONG time.

Hand luggage: Students can bring one piece of hand luggage, but it must fit into the bag gauge at check-in. Students can bring one piece of hand luggage, but it must fit into the bag gauge at check-in. It can be no bigger It can be no bigger than this: A rucksack would be A rucksack would bebest!

Liquids: Max 100ml Max 100ml One sealable plastic bag One sealable plastic bag No bigger than 20cm x 20cm No bigger than 20cm x 20cm Please note 'Liquids' include: –All drinks, including water –Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, lip gloss or lip balms, mascara etc. –Sprays and pressurized containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants –Pastes, including toothpastes –Gels, including hair and shower gel

Checked Luggage: Allowance: one bag, no more than 23kg Allowance: one bag, no more than 23kg Dimensions: Dimensions: Make sure you securely Make sure you securely wrap any liquids you are carrying in your suitcase.

Flight details: Terminal 5 Terminal 5 British Airways British Airways Flight BA285 Flight BA285 11:35am 11:35am Length of flight: 10 hours 50 mins Length of flight: 10 hours 50 mins Time difference: -8 hours Time difference: -8 hours Arrival time in San Francisco: 14:25pm Arrival time in San Francisco: 14:25pm

Day 1: San Francisco Pier 39 Bay Cruise Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf

Day 1: San Francisco The weather in San Francisco can be unpredictable. Although days are usually warm, there can be a very cold evening fog. The weather in San Francisco can be unpredictable. Although days are usually warm, there can be a very cold evening fog. Average temperatures: 13ºC – 21ºC Average temperatures: 13ºC – 21ºC Make sure you pack: Make sure you pack: –Long sleeved top/trousers or jeans –Jumper/sweatshirt/hoodie –Lightweight jacket/coat

Day 2: San Francisco-Modesto Tour of Alcatraz Vagabond Inn, Modesto

Day 3: Modesto-Yosemite-Bishop Yosemite National Park Vagabond Inn, Bishop Tioga Pass

Day 3: Modesto-Yosemite-Bishop Temperatures are likely to be high – up to 97ºF in July! Temperatures are likely to be high – up to 97ºF in July! Make sure you pack: Make sure you pack: –Lots of sunscreen –Hat! However, at altitude temperatures can drop so again it is advisable to pack clothing that can be layered. However, at altitude temperatures can drop so again it is advisable to pack clothing that can be layered.

Day 4: Death Valley Temperatures can reach 120ºF in summer. –You need light comfortable clothing –Sun protection –Hat (preferably broad brimmed)

Day 4: Las Vegas Sadly we are not staying here! But we will be able to see it from our hotel and we have a pool ☺ Best Value Inn

Day 5: Las Vegas-Zion Emerald Pools Pa’rus Trail There will be an opportunity to take a short hike within the National Park so don’t forget your trainers &/or walking boots.

Day 5: Zion Best Western Zion Inn Don’t forget you swimming costume!

Day 6: Zion-Grand Canyon Approximately 5 hour journey to the Grand Canyon but surely worth it for this!

Day 6: Grand Canyon Canyon Plaza Resort Enjoy wandering around the rim – but not too close to the edge! Canyon Plaza Resort

Day 7: Grand Canyon-Los Angeles Our longest transfer – 9 hours! Our longest transfer – 9 hours! Sportsmen’s Lodge

Day 8: Los Angeles King Kong 3D

Day 9: Los Angeles Rodeo Drive Venice Beach

Day 9:Los Angeles-Home Depart Los Angeles at 9:20pm Depart Los Angeles at 9:20pm Arrive Heathrow at 3:30pm Arrive Heathrow at 3:30pm Arrive at Gregg School at approximately 6.00pm on Tuesday 27 th July Arrive at Gregg School at approximately 6.00pm on Tuesday 27 th July To check the status To check the status of our flight go to: