Doral Academy’s Historic Boston Tour Led By: Kasey Rude
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Full-time Tour Director – With our group 24 hours a day, from arrival to departure – Trained to handle on-tour emergencies Professional overnight security – Additional security dedicated exclusively to our group Local offices – Our tour group will have the support of a network of local offices across America Keeping students safe 24/7 Emergency Service – Additional emergency support is always just a phone call away Travel ID badges & backpacks – EF Explore America ID badge provides helpful emergency contact information – EF Explore America backpacks are easily identifiable
Tour Itinerary / Day 1 Arrive in Boston from a redeye in Las Vegas Take a walking tour of the Back Bay Boston Common Beacon Hill Back Bay Dinner in Quincy Market Try a lobster roll or some famous Boston Clam Chowder! It was here that patriots like Sam Adams gathered to thrill the crowds with their anti-England rhetoric, further fueling the spirit of freedom Head back to the hotel Comfort Inn, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, etc.
Tour Itinerary / Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge Old State House Paul Revere House U.S.S. Constitution Old North Church Enjoy free time in Harvard Square Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord Lexington Battle Green Old North Bridge Author’s Row Visit the Orchard House or the Old Manse Dinner Pizzeria Uno, Uburger, Artu, etc. Visit the Prudential Center Skywalk Bus to hotel
Tour Itinerary / Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel Visit the J.F.K. Library and Museum Visit the Plymouth Plantation and the Mayflower II, Smithsonian Affiliate museums Visit the State House Enjoy a night of bowling! Head back to the hotel
Tour Itinerary / Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel Head out to Salem, MA Visit the either the Witch Dungeon Museum, Witches Cottage or Salem Witch Museum Visit the House of Seven Gables Head to Logan Airport and depart for home! Share all your amazing memories and experiences
Round-trip airfare Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast & dinner daily (as itinerary specifies) Full-time Tour Director Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides On-tour transportation Professional overnight security What does the Program Fee include? Tour backpack, luggage tag & ID badge Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance $1 million consumer protection plan All gratuities Flexible payment plans Personal, secure online Giving Page (Program fee does not include: lunches, personal spending money, Anytime Protection Plan, baggage fees)
$170 Cancellation Insurance Cancel at any time, for any reason Receive a full refund (minus any Non-Refundable Fees) See booking conditions or call the Traveler Support Team ( ) for complete details on this highly recommended protection plan Anytime Protection Plan
Our tour Requested departure date: 03/21/2016 Possible departure dates: 03/19 – 03/23 Departure city: Las Vegas TOUR DETAILS How much does it cost? Student Program Fee $1,632 $384/month $171/bi-weekly Adult Program Fee: $1,837 $435/month $194/bi-weekly
Payment options EF’S AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN MANUAL PAYMENT PLAN $99 deposit upon enrollment Program Fee divided into manageable monthly or bi-weekly payments Flexible plan withdrawal dates Convenient payments automatically charged to an ATM/debit card or checking account Free, and no late fees Final due date extended up to 25 days before departure Highly Recommended! $99 deposit upon enrollment $350 total paid to account 30 days after enrollment Payments charged using ATM/debit card, checking account or credit card $40 plan fee and late fees ranging from $40-85 if payments not received by due dates Final due date 110 days prior to departure
Fall Pricing $50-$75 increase Enroll before October 1 st to make sure you are guaranteed the most affordable price possible!
Payment schedules Automatic Payment PlanManual Payment Plan When you enroll on 09/30/2015 Monthly Payment Bi-weekly Payment Student cost *$1,672 Student Cost$1,632 Enrollment deposit$99 Enrollment deposit$99 30 days after enrollment$251 1 st Automatic Payment Plan date 10/30/2015 Balance Due 12/02/15$1,322 Last Automatic Payment Plan date 1/30/20162/19/2016 * Student cost on Manual payment plan includes $40 plan fee Number of payments49 If you sign up tonight, your monthly payments will only be $384 and your final payment will be due 01/30/2016 Average payment$384$171
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Fundraising A Giving Page for every traveler Easy and secure Enrolled travelers receive an with a link to a secure contribution page to share with family and friends You can also access the page from your personal account website Works easily with the Monthly Payment Plan
$30,000 awarded annually Individual awards typically range from $100-$600 Students selected based on response to essay question and financial aid application Must be enrolled to apply
Online EFExploreAmerica.com/Enroll Phone Mail EF Explore America EF Center 8 Education Street Cambridge, MA How do you enroll? Enter your tour number in this box to get started. Tour number: EV Enrollment deadline: 9/30/2015
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