1. Northern Italy & France April 17 – April 26, 2014

2. Why Do I Travel? About Mrs. Potter kpotter@erskineacademy.org (207)445-2962 Ex:1117 the experience is everything Kelly Potter is the French teacher at Erskine Academy and has been teaching for 25 years. She has run 15 trips similar to this, I have participated in 4 of these trips. Currently 27 people are signed up, 15 of those being adults who would act as chaperones. Up to 50 people may sign up, this is to keep a reasonable group size

3. About Erskine Academy Erskine Academy, located in S.China, ME Erskine Academy is Maine’s second largest independent school located just outside the capital of Augusta. Serving nearly 700 domestic and international students. EA provides an academic program designed to maximize a students potential. Erskine Academy also offers an expansive foreign language department consisting of study in eight languages and cultures.

4. The Experience is Everything Educational travel is a vital part of a complete education. It expands views, promotes understanding, and provides first-hand experiences of classroom lessons. The majority of individuals that participated in youth travel directly credit their travel experiences as positively impacting their education and career. the experience is everything Why Should You Travel?

5. St. Mark’s SquareEiffel Tower Leaning TowerOpera House Highlights of What We’ll See

6. Tour Itinerary the experience is everything Day 1 Start Tour Day 2 Ciao Milan › Meet your Tour Director, travel to Venice & check into hotel - Dinner en route to Venice Day 3 Venice Landmarks › Venice Guided Walking Sightseeing Tour with Whisper headsets: St. Mark’s Square, Basilica, Doges’ Palace visit, Glass- blowing demo Day 4 Venice--Florence › Travel to Florence › Verona Tour Director-led Sightseeing Tour: Romeo and Juliet balcony, Roman Arena › Italian Pizza dinner Day 5 Florence Landmarks › Florence Guided Walking Sightseeing Tour with Whisper headsets: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo visit, Leather workshop, Gates of Paradise, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Dante's house › Optional Siena Guided Excursion ($35): Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Duomo, Church of St Catherine, Fortezza Medicea

7. Tour Itinerary Day 6 Florence--Cote d'Azur › Travel to Côte d'Azur via Pisa › Baptistery visit › Leaning Tower Day 7 Monaco, Eze & Nice › Monaco & Eze Tour Director-Led Sightseeing Tour: Prince’s Palace, Parfumerie visit in Eze › Nice Tour Director-Led Sightseeing Tour: Vieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais Day 8 Cote d'Azur--Paris › Travel to Paris on the TGV › Arrive in Paris › Louvre visit › Dinner in Latin Quarter Day 9 Paris Landmarks › Paris Guided Sightseeing Tour : Arc de Triomphe, Champs- Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, École Militaire, Les Invalides, Conciergerie, Tuileries, Place Vendôme, Opera House › Optional Versailles Guided Excursion ($80): State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Gardens of Versailles › Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Day 10 End Tour the experience is everything

8. Round-trip airfare Overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms Full European breakfast daily Dinner daily Full-time services of a professional Tour Director Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary Visits to select attractions as per itinerary Guided sightseeing tours with high- tech headset as per itinerary High-speed TGV train to Paris Seine Cruise Tour Diary™ the experience is everything What’s Included? Additional Costs to Consider: *Passports & Visas (if applicable) *Tipping *Snacks, Beverages & Lunches (unless otherwise noted) *Souvenirs *Free time activities *the cost of these items are not included in the total price Additional Costs to Consider: *Passports & Visas (if applicable) *Tipping *Snacks, Beverages & Lunches (unless otherwise noted) *Souvenirs *Free time activities *the cost of these items are not included in the total price

9. Travel Protection 4 out of 5 Explorica travelers protect their tours with the travel protection plan. Travel Protection Plan $12 per day (up to a maximum of $180). Must be purchased by your last payment. Travel Protection Plan Plus $18 per day (up to a maximum of $270). Must be purchased within 14 days of enrollment. 800-888-7292 Questions: Call Tripmate 800-888-7292 Plan # F433E To learn more about cancel for any reason and other benefits, go online: http://www.explorica.com/Resources/Travel-Protection-Plan.aspxhttp://www.explorica.com/Resources/Travel-Protection-Plan.aspx the experience is everything Travel With Confidence

10. Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan covers you for: A traveler’s injury, sickness, or death of a family member. Loss of passport or visas. Flight cancellations due to strike or bad weather. Loss of luggage and personal effects. Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption due to covered reasons such as a covered sickness, illness, injury or death. Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption due to defined Terrorist Acts. Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan Plus covers you for: Same benefits as standard plan PLUS Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit. With the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit, if you cancel your trip for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, TripMate will reimburse you for 75% of the non- refundable cancellation fees which apply to your trip. Please see Terms & Conditions for complete information regarding Travel Protection Plans. the experience is everything Travel Protection Details

11. See detailed pricing at: http://www.explorica.com/ Potter-5997 http://www.explorica.com/ Potter-5997 Total Student Cost: $3024  Adults (23+) add $410 : The following fees apply to your full-paying participants: Tour Fee* $2,307.00 Airport fees, taxes, and airline fuel surcharges 682.00 Weekend Supplement (Returning) 35.00 Total Fee* $3,024.00 OR 6 monthly payments of $585.50 After initial payment of $99.00 the experience is everything Pricing Details

12. Automatic Monthly Payment Plans $99 Deposit (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Billed automatically to your credit card or checking account Auto-withdrawals on either the 5 th or 20 th of the month Balance divided into equal monthly payments until 35 days prior to departure See the Tour Center for the current monthly payment amount. Manual Payment Plan – 4 step $99 Deposit (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Payments are not automatically withdrawn 30 days after registration, 2 nd payment of $500 is due 75% of your balance due 105 days prior to departure Remainder balance due 65 days prior to departure Can be a good option for fundraisers Pay in Full Entire balance paid upon registration Payments by check or credit card the experience is everything Payment Options

13. Visit www.explorica.comwww.explorica.com Find the “Students: Sign Up” button and then click to go to the next page the experience is everything Enrolling Online is Easy

14. Potter-5997 the experience is everything Enter the Tour Center ID

15. the experience is everything Easy Online Payments

16. Watch your travelers on tour day by day. Share your tour diary with friends & family! Online Tour Diary the experience is everything

17. Contact Explorica the experience is everything Email › info@explorica.com info@explorica.com Mail › Explorica, Inc. 145 Tremont St., Fl. 6 Boston, MA 02111 Fax › 1.888.310.7088 Phone › 1.888.310.7121

18. Flight Itinerary SERVICE DATE FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE DEPARTURE: LUFTHANSA 17APR BOSTON MA MUNICH 820P 945A LH 425 LUFTHANSA 18APR MUNICH MILAN 1135A 1240P LH 1856 RETURN: LUFTHANSA 26APR PARIS FRANKFURT 920A 1040A LH 1027 LUFTHANSA 26APR FRANKFURT BOSTON MA 1210P 155P

19. Trip Contract France/Italy Trip Contract and Permission Slip I,__________________________understand that during this school- sponsored foreign trip, I am acting as an ambassador for my school and for the United States of America. I promise to conduct myself in a positive, mature manner and in accordance with all school polices as well as Maine state law and the laws of the countries I visit. I agree the I will not partake in the consumption or purchase of alcohol or any other illegal substance before or during the trip even if alcohol consumption is legal in that country. I understand that if I break this contract, I will be in jeopardy of being sent home immediately at my expense. I have read the accompanying list of expectations. I agree that I will abide by them or be in jeopardy of being sent home at my expense. Since this is a school trip, I understand that all school policies and disciplines will be applied to school policy. Because the chaperones who accompany us to Europe are volunteering and are there to ensure my safety, I will immediately follow their directions. __________________________________ Student signatureDate

20. Other Information Students will need to bring in a copy of their insurance Students will follow school rules and procedures while on the trip, if not they will be sent home at their own expense. Meetings will be held with parents and students to prepare them for the trip. Our online Tour Diary lets parents and friends see pictures of the group as they travel, so they know their children are safe, happy, learning and having fun. From talking with students so far, 17-20 are interested Possible sponsors/donations (Walmart, Five Guys, Quirk Auto)

21. Questions?