GO!…SOUTH PACIFIC Summer Break June , 2014

Passports PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR PASSPORT SIGNED!!!!!! IF WE HAVE NOT COPIED IT, PLEASE LET US COPY IT BEFORE LEAVING TONIGHT.

Things to discuss: Trip Itinerary  Flights  Excursion Room Assignments Behavior Expectations Safety Packing Telephone Tree

Trip Itinerary – Flight Info Depart at 12:50 PM on June 13 th (US Airways) Be at airport by 10:30 AM Return at 1:45 PM on June 25 th (United) Be sure to have a ride planned

Optional Excursion: Blue Mountains & Katoomba $135 (April 15 th enrollment deadline) Discover the spectacular Blue Mountains on this full-day excursion! Visit Katoomba Scenic World where the world's steepest incline railway takes you into the rainforest of Jamison Valley. Take a walk along the scenic trails before ending your adventure with a visit to the Sydney Olympic Park, the site of the 2000 Summer Olympics, and a wildlife park. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Behavior Expectations Hotel  Quiet and respectful  They do have other residents Punctuality  BE ON TIME!!!  Probably one of the most important things to do! Streets/Sidewalks/Walking Tours  Follow your group leader  Listen carefully to instructions Curfew  Kids should get everything prepared for the next day as soon as we return that night  Nightly curfew instructions will be given before dismissing as a group “If I get lost…” Card

Safety/Security Keep backpacks zipped; consider carrying them in the front Keep passport secured in your pouch* Keep money in a safe, secure place Keep doors locked at night Shut doors behind you *We’ll ask the Tour Director what he or he/she suggests we do with our passports.

What to Pack? Read through packing list thoroughly Pack comfortable clothing and shoes Keep only essentials in your backpacks Be sure to label your backpack and luggage (keep a slip of paper with your name/address in a side pocket) You are only allowed to check 1 bag (additional bags will be charged $100 each) You are only allowed to check 1 bag Your bag must not exceed 50 lbs.

Things to consider… 14/16-hour time difference (ahead of EST)  Noon in Raleigh=2:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Auckland Temperatures/Rainfall in June  Auckland: High – 60, Low – 47, Rain – 5 in.  Sydney: High – 62, Low – 49, Rain – 5 in.  Nadi: High – 85, Low – 67, Rain – 2.4 in. Sunrise is 7:15-7:30 AM; Sunset is 5:10-5:20 PM

Celsius to Fahrenheit Multiply °C by 9 Divide that number by 5 Then add 32 Example: 15˚C x 9 = ÷ 5 = = 59˚F

Room Assignments Must have 2 adults to every room and 4 kids to every room Subject to change (at every hotel every time we change cities)

Telephone Tree Read instructions on the back carefully Give 2 copies to the person you have listed Be sure they understand that they must be able to be contacted at ALL TIMES

Last Meeting! Bon Voyage Meeting  Date??? June 1 or 8??  6:30 - 8:00 PM  Location: And now… Let’s apply for visas!