WORK USA $1,495. Snapshot. HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS WHAT S INCLUDED VISA APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE PLANNING. Programme costs DEPARTURE DATES

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1 WORK $1,495 (12 months) Snapshot. Ever dreamt of travelling throughout the big ol U S of A, meeting the locals and experiencing a larger than life country? Miami, Colorado, New York, Chicago or anywhere else in the States; it s up to you. A working adventure in the is the perfect way to become immersed in the diversity of this beautiful, exhilarating and crazy country. WHAT S INCLUDED Help obtaining your J-1 visa Work Handbook Pre-departure session giving you help and advice to prepare for your trip IEP can put you in touch with other Work participants Banking and tax assistance Phone card no excuse not to call home! 24/7 day support in America Programme costs Work 12 Month $1,495 Other Costs To Consider* US Visa fee US$160 SEVIS fee (paid to the Department of Homeland Security) US$35 Personal support funds (visa requirement) US$600 - US$2,000 (depending on visa) US Consulate fee $105 *Please note these are third party costs, they are not unique to IEP participants and are subject to change. Eligibility Are you: A full time tertiary student or recent graduate Aged over 18 years An Australian or New Zealand passport holder HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS You can work in virtually any field you want and travel anywhere in the United States. Whether you d like to get some amazing overseas work experience whilst doing your degree or do temp jobs and explore the US, Work provides you with flexibility. Work 12 Month is a year-long programme for recent graduates (within 12 months). You can apply year round for this programme but places are limited. VISA APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE PLANNING Many IEP participants find casual employment. For example: amusement parks, country clubs, hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Salaries range from US$7 to US$12 per hour. However, if you have relevant experience and a bit of motivation, jobs can be found in just about any professional sector. DEPARTURE DATES Work 12 month can depart at anytime. We recommend you apply at least eight weeks before planned departure. how to APPLY The IEP team will be on hand to guide you through the entire process Step 1: Register with your local STA Travel Expert Step 2: IEP will contact you within two working days for an initial phone interview Step 3: You ll then attend an informal interview where your application and suitability will be assessed Step 4: IEP will then guide you through preparing a variety of documents for your visa application Step 5: You will then attend a US Consulate interview and participate in a pre-departure orientation to discuss the programme and answer any questions you may have Step 6: Once your visa has been issued, you are ready to fly to the! 18 VISIT

2 SUMMER CAMP $395 (8-10 weeks) Snapshot. If you enjoy working with kids, have a sense of adventure, love the outdoors and are aged years, then the Summer Camp programme is for you. It allows you to work as a camp counsellor in the most challenging and rewarding summer camp jobs you can imagine! As a camp counsellor at a US Summer Camp you will spend eight to ten weeks living with and leading kids in beautiful surroundings. Your job is to teach amazing activities and help them have life-changing experiences. SALARIES As well as having a fantastic summer you also get paid a competitive salary. Age Over 21 programme costs Other Costs To Consider * Eligibility US$1,650 US$1,750 IEP programme fee $395 (full refund if you re not placed at camp) Placement fee $200 (not payable until you get placed at a camp and includes medical insurance) Visa fee Proof of funds Flights Travel insurance US$160 US$600 *Note, other than the IEP programme fee these are third party costs. They are not unique to IEP participants and are subject to change. To be a counsellor on Summer Camp you need to: Have experience with working with kids Be aged between 19 and 30 (18 year olds with excellent skills/ experience will be considered) Be available for at least nine weeks from mid May/early June to mid August Be an energetic and adaptable team player HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS On Summer Camp you benefit from low up-front costs and earn a salary whilst enjoying the summer of a lifetime! The US team will find you a placement at camp suited to your individual skills and experience. IEP then look after all your pre-departure planning including help with arranging flights and insurance (tailor made to meet your needs). IEP administers Summer Camp in conjunction with a US designated sponsor. Both the sponsor and IEP offer help and support during your time in the. WHY GO TO CAMP WITH IEP Lowest programme fee in Australia Highest paying salary 40 years experience running summer camp programmes Experienced staff are on hand in Australia and the US and most members of the team are summer camp veterans You ll receive individual placement at an approved camp based on your interests and experience DEPARTURE DATES Interviews are held October to March and placement notification is any time until early May. Actual departures are during May and June. Note the earlier you apply the more likely you are to receive a placement. how to APPLY The IEP team will be on hand to guide you through the entire process Step 1: Register with your local STA Travel Expert Step 2: IEP will contact you within two working days to arrange an interview Step 3: We ll then work with you to put together your profile to send off to camp directors. Step 4: Once you ve been successfully placed at a camp, IEP will help you apply for your US visa Step 5: Get amped for camp - it s time to pack your bags and head to camp! ACTIVITIES AT CAMP Counsellors who are able to teach a specific sport or activity are always in high demand. The range of activities taught at summer camps is endless; however here is a list of the hottest activities! Archery Canoeing and kayaking Golf Gymnastics Hiking Horse riding Lifeguarding Mountain biking Pioneering Riflery Rock climbing Ropes courses Sailing Soccer Swimming Tennis Water Skiing Wake Boarding CALL TO BOOK 19

3 BAMBA EXPERIENCE Why Bamba Bamba Experience passes include convenient transportation options and exciting activities along the way. Choose your departure dates and make unlimited changes on the go. Just pick a route and decide when you want to travel; the rest is taken care of. Bamba believe that the freedom to travel how you want will bring you happiness. It s for this reason they have a team dedicated to making sure Bamba travellers are always happy, providing assistance before, during and after your trip. San Francisco Carmel Santa Barbara - start or finish your pass here Las Vegas Bamba Experience NORTH AMERICA Salt Lake City Denver & CANADA CANADA Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls Buffalo Chicago Buffalo Boston New York Philadelphia Washington D.C. Memphis Nashville Knoxville Panama City New Orleans Orlando Fort Myers Naples Miami Public Transportation Travel will be in safe, reliable and comfortable buses. Depending on your route, you may travel on trains, boats or private shuttle vans, as well. Included Experiences Experience tons of included day trips encompassing a variety of adventure, historical, natural and cultural activities. All activities bundled in your passes have guaranteed daily departures, too. Travel Independently Explore the world exactly as you have always dreamed. Travel freely, at your own pace, to the best hot spots with no tour leader or schedule. It s all up to you! Guaranteed Daily Departure Begin and end your journey anytime you wish, between the 1st of April and the 31st of October. Unlimited Schedule Changes Make unlimited changes to your schedule before and during your trip. Your pass is valid for 12 months, so you can take all the time you want to enjoy your journey! Online Trip Manager Access your trip online to make as many changes to your itinerary as you wish. Best Value Bamba provides high quality transportation and activities with trusted and reliable local operators at the most affordable rates. BAmba network Explore the with Bamba who have all the country s major iconic cities covered (plus a couple in Canada!) with their fantastic hop-on hop-off passes. Plan your own journey or select from one of the many Bamba routes below. The five popular multi-city routes below cover the highlights of North America has to offer. Bamba take care of all your transport and throw in some amazing activities to do along the way so you are sorted for the time of your life! CROSS COUNTRY WAYS Included Experiences: 1-6 FLORIDA ENCOUNTER WAYS New Orleans Included Experiences: 7-8 SUPER WAYS Miami Included Experiences: 4-6 EASTERN & $1,710 CANADA WAYS $916 RECOMMENDED TRIP TIME 21DAYS RECOMMENDED TRIP TIME 11-13DAYS RECOMMENDED TRIP TIME 9-11 DAYS Included Experiences: 4-6, CALIFORNIA & $916 VEGAS WAYS $707 $458 Included Experiences: 1-2, 9 RECOMMENDED TRIP TIME 15-17DAYS RECOMMENDED TRIP TIME 13-15DAYS Included experiences 1. Hollywood Trolley Explorer 2. Grand Canyon Day Trip 3. Chicago River Cruise 4. Washington DC Unveiled 5. Foodie 9th Street Market 6. Day Trip 7. French Quarter Walking Tour 8. Biscayne and Everglades Tour 9. Bridge and the Beach 10. Quebec City & Montgomery Falls 11. Boston Bike City Trip 20 VISIT

4 AMTRAK RAIL You ll immediately feel a sense of relaxation and freedom as you board a big, beautiful American train. Amtrak s national rail system serves over 500 stations in 46 states over 22,000 miles of track. Travel from the big cities of the East Coast, across the Mississippi River and the plains of the Midwest, and then climb into the Rockies to cross the Continental Divide at nearly 10,000 feet. Many of the trains you ll travel on come equipped with large panoramic windows, making sure every stunning view is maximised. Portland Sacramento Oakland/ Emmeryville San Francisco Vancouver Seattle Eugene- Springfield San Luis Obispo Bakersfield San Diego Spokane Wolf Point East Glacier Park Montréal St. Albans St. Paul - Minneapolis Grand Rapids Portland Milwaukee Detroit Boston Buffalo Omaha Chicago Salt Lake City Cleveland Quincy Pittsburgh New York Denver Kansas City Indianapolis Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Baltimore Flagstaff Washington D.C. Newport News Albuquerque Little Rock Oklahoma City Raleigh Memphis Selma Columbia Tucson Atlanta Charleston Fort Worth El Paso Dallas Savannah Houston Jacksonville Austin San Antonio Grand Forks Reno New Orleans Tampa Orlando Miami POINT-TO-POINT TICKETS Some of the most popular routes on the Amtrak network are as follows: Lake Shore Limited daily service between New York, Buffalo, Cleveland & Chicago California Zephyr daily service between Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City & San Fran Coast Starlight three times weekly between Seattle, Portland & Sunset Limited three times weekly between L.A., Houston & New Orleans The Crescent daily service between New York, Washington, Atlanta & New Orleans RAIL PASSES Offering maximum flexibility and great value for money, Amtrak s range of Rail Passes are one of the best ways to travel around America. Choose from three passes: 8 segments within 15 days $ segments within 30 days $ segments within 45 days $934 Rail Passes are the same price yearround, but you must start your first journey within 180 days of purchasing the pass. One segment of travel is counted each time you board a train, regardless of the length of the journey, so if you wanted to travel from NYC to L.A. you d have to take one train from NYC to Chicago, and then another from Chicago to L.A., that would count as two segments. We recommend breaking up the journey along the way and our top suggestions are opposite. 8 SEGMENTS (15 DAYS) Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC Charleston Savannah Orlando Miami Starting in the historic city of Boston, check out the sights and sounds of the Big Apple, before jumping on the regional trains (sorry, you can t use the Acela Express services on the Rail Passes!) down to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Spend a few days exploring the historic sites, monuments and political buildings before travelling on the Silver Meteor down to the graceful Southern cities of Charleston and Savannah. Hop down into the sunshine state of Florida and visit a couple of the theme parks in Orlando before finishing up enjoying the salsa groove on Miami Beach. 12 SEGMENTS (30 DAYS) New York Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis East Glacier Park Spokane Seattle Portland Sacramento Oakland San Francisco Start in New York and head up to Buffalo where you can jump on an excursion to Niagara Falls. Head along the shores of Lake Ontario to the music city of Cleveland before taking in the urban excitement of Chicago. Tour the Miller Brewery in Milwaukee and shop til you drop at the Mall of America in Minneapolis. Take in the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park before soaking up trendy Seattle and Portland. Wind down through California s capital city of Sacramento to finish up in beautiful San Francisco. 18 SEGMENTS (45 DAY) $478 $728 $934 San Francisco Sacramento Reno Salt Lake City Denver Omaha Chicago Kansas City Albuquerque Flagstaff San Diego Tucson El Paso San Antonio Houston Lafayette New Orleans Six weeks to explore gives you the chance to zigzag your way from San Francisco to Chicago, all the way back to L.A., then right across the south to New Orleans. Epic! Take in the casinos of Nevada before crossing the spectacular Rocky Mountains to the Mile High City of Denver. Head for Chicago and then board the Southwest Chief to visit quirky Albuquerque and jump off in Flagstaff to make an excursion to the Grand Canyon. From, head via Texas and celebrate with a margarita in New Orleans! CALL TO BOOK 21

5 CAR HIRE SELF DRIVE TOURING Go as you please, or check out our great pre-planned self-drive holidays: Western Impressions (page 66) Historic Route 66 (page 67) Rocky Mountain Trail (page 67) Classic New England (page 101) South Florida Explorer (page 101) We can also tailor make an itinerary to your exact requirements and budget. Please ask your STA Travel Expert for details. CAR TYPES Economy $31* per day A self-drive holiday is a great way to see everything you want to see in the. You ll have the freedom to explore the big cities, as well as stumble upon tiny, hidden towns along the way, all at your own pace. Our aim is to make your car hire experience as easy and stress-free as possible. We offer fully inclusive pre-paid car hire, and we advise you upfront of any locally-payable extras. We only work with the most renowned global suppliers and the best local operators, ensuring you the highest level of service. Driving Licence A full valid driver s licence, with photograph, is valid from your home country, otherwise an international licence is required. Age Restrictions Generally the minimum age is 21 years old, but this can vary between the car hire company and location. Surcharges may apply for drivers under 25 years old. Please check terms and conditions with your STA Travel Expert when making a booking. ONE-WAY RENTALS One-way rentals are permitted throughout the, subject to availability and must be pre-booked. One-way fees may apply depending on routing, and are generally payable locally. Some routes may allow free one-way rentals. Compact $33* per day Intermediate $37* per day Full Size $38* per day * Minimum rental periods and other conditions apply. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and seasonal surcharges and will change depending on pick up or drop off destination. These are a from guide only. Please speak to your STA Travel Expert for more details. DRIVING DISTANCES IN (GUIDE ONLY) BETWEEN APPROX. DISTANCE APPROX. TRAVEL TIME New York Boston 210 km / 130 miles 2hr 15min New York Niagra Falls 627 km / 389 miles 6hr New York Philadelphia 571 km / 355 miles 5hr Philadelphia Washington DC 553 km / 343 miles 5hr 20min Orlando Miami 393 km / 244 miles 3hr 45min Miami Key West 511 km / 317 miles 4hr 45min Atlanta Nashville 185 km / 115 miles 2hr 15min Nashville Memphis 650 km / 404 miles 7hr 15min Memphis New Orleans 337 km / 209 miles 3hr 45min San Diego Phoenix 565 km / 351 miles 6hr San Diego 465 km / 289 miles 4hr 15min Las Vegas 931 km / 578 miles 9hr San Francisco 284 km / 176 miles 2hr 50min San Francisco Las Vegas 265 km / 165 miles 2hr 45min Las Vegas Phoenix 531 km / 330 miles 4hr 50min Las Vegas Grand Canyon 331 km / 206 miles 3hr 25min Seattle Portland 300 km / 186 miles 3hr 45min 22 VISIT

6 EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTAL All Eaglerider motorcycle tours include: All accommodations Late model motorcycle Unlimited mileage Co-pilot book Helmets for the driver & passenger Transportation between hotel and EagleRider location (restrictions may apply at certain locations). Detailed day to day or hour to hour itinerary Routing with scenic drive specific for motorbikes Hotel information Maps Tips for local areas Sales tax Environmental surcharge VIP check-in at location In 1992, EagleRider pioneered the Harley- Davidson motorcycle rental concept and the guided motorcycle tour business. Today, they are the world s largest motorcycle travel and tourism company. EagleRider understands the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure travellers; offering over 4,000 perfectly maintained Harley, Honda, BMW, Triumph and many other motorcycle models in more than 100 locations worldwide. Their vast network of EagleRider corporate and franchise locations allows them the unique ability to offer one-way rentals and self-drive tours from the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. Check out our favourites detailed to the right. WESTERN HIGHLIGHTS Distance: 2,217 miles / 3,569 Km YELLOWSTONE LAS VEGAS NATIONAL PARKS Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn Pismo Beach Monterey San Francisco Santa Rosa El Portal Yosemite Lone Pine Las Vegas Zion National Park Page Grand Canyon Kingman Palm Springs Experience the best of the West, including Joshua Tree National Park, Route 66 and the Grand Canyon. Stop by Las Vegas, ride through Northern California s wine country into Death Valley, then across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. Finish by cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway to. LAXEEE Billings Distance: 992 Miles / 1,597 Km Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn Billings Sheridan Cody West Yellowstone Bozeman Billings Ride through scenic lands including a tour through hundreds of miles of virtually untouched American Indian Territory. Experience what some say is the most beautiful 52 miles in America as you ride along the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway and head into Yellowstone National Park. For two days, you will be surrounded by Mother Nature at its finest. Las Vegas Billings Las Vegas $2, DAYS $1,677 8 DAYS BILEEE $1,288 8 DAYS Distance: 966 Miles / 1,556 Km Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn Las Vegas Zion National Park Page Grand Canyon Sedona Kingman Las Vegas This tour takes you on a journey through some of America s famous National Parks and attractions. You ll visit the man-made Hoover Dam, cruise the worldfamous Route 66, ride through the beautiful Red Rocks in Sedona and then make your way to the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Enjoy the tranquility of Zion National Park before returning to Las Vegas. LASEEE MIAMI PARADISE Miami Miami $1,200 8 DAYS Distance: 895 Miles / 1,440 Km Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn Miami Key Largo Key West Florida City Naples Orlando Miami This tour encompasses excellent riding with the spirit of Florida s famous beach cities. Ride along Highway 1, through South Beach to Key West and into Florida City. Cruising over to sunny Southwest Florida, you ll experience the Gulf of Mexico s clear waters and sandy beaches. Then, ride the open road through Naples and up to Orlando for a day at the amusement parks. MIAEEE CALL TO BOOK 23

7 TRAVELLERS AUTOBARN WHY TRAVELLERS AUTOBARN Perfect for the budget-savvy traveller Help s always on hand with 24/7 call centre and on-road assistance (toll-free) Vehicles for drivers aged 21 yrs + Multiple drivers at no extra cost Fuel efficient, funky campervans STA TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE! Free GPS for the duration of the rental for all ISIC, IYTC & ITIC card holders Legendary driving roads, jaw-dropping beaches, sleek cities, exquisite national parks, friendly locals and no set itinerary make campervan trips the perfect way to explore the sun-kissed west coast or the historic east coast, or travel between the two. With a Travellers Autobarn campervan you ll blend in with the locals and their own brightly-painted vans. Pick up and drop off from any of the five rental centres, located in, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami and New York and travel to any state in the US and even up to Canada for no extra cost. So get yourself stateside and let Travellers Autobarn sort the rest! They will help you plan where to go, what to see and where to stay as well as roadside cover should you ever need it. Pick-up / Drop off from, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami & New York STANDARD Inclusions 24hr on-road assistance No worries liability insurance cover Linen, bedding & camping kits Campsite & regional guides Free picnic chairs & free starter pack Includes 100 miles/161 kms per day (option to upgrade mileage to 200 miles/322 kms per day for $17 per day & unlimited mileage for $22 per day) no worries cover Includes: Full damage cover ($0 liability) & collision damage waiver Liability insurance (3rd party claims) Supplemental liability insurance ($1,000,000 3rd party personal & property liability cover) MALIBU CAMPER Sleeps 3 (1 very large double bed) - also option to hire a tent Minimum hire age 21 yrs old Cooler box & 2 burner propane stove Kitchenette with sink & water supply CD player & MP3 input Power supply (via powered campsite) MAVERICK CAMPER Sleeps 3 (1 very large double bed); or 4 if Rooftop Sleeper is booked (1 extra double bed); optional tent hire also available Min hire age 21 yrs old Fridge, 2 burner propane stove Kitchenette with sink & water supply CD player & MP3 input Power supply (via powered campsite) VENTURA CAMPER Sleeps 2 (1 double bed) Sleeps & seats 4 if Rooftop Sleeper is booked (1 extra double bed) Minimum hire age 21 yrs old Fridge & 2 burner propane stove Kitchenette with sink & water supply CD player & MP3 input Power supply (via powered campsite) $39 $47 $50 minimum hire periods, one-way fees & long-duration hires Pick up location Drop off location One way fee (USD) Minimum booking days LA LA $0 7 0 LA San Francisco / Las Vegas $150 7/10 35 LA Miami / NYC $ Las Vegas LA / San Francisco $150 7/10 35 Las Vegas Las Vegas $0 7 0 Las Vegas Miami / NYC $ San Francisco LA / Las Vegas $ San Francisco San Francisco $0 7 0 San Francisco Miami / NYC $ Miami LA / San Francisco / Las Vegas / NYC $ (10 in NYC) 60 Miami Miami $ NYC Miami / LA / San Francisco / Las Vegas $ (10 in Miami) 60 NYC NYC $ Fees for booking days over 24 VISIT

8 BRITZ CAMPERVANS The best way to really get out there and have great adventures in the is in a Britz mobile home/rv as this will give you the freedom to explore. Their 4 berth vehicles have all the space and equipment you need and even come with insurance, 125 miles per day allowance, 24/7 on-road assistance, bedding, towels, etc. Once again, Britz have got all the boxes ticked! All you need to bring along is a sense of adventure and let the good times roll! WHY BRITZ Perfect for your next adventure Simple more inclusive flex rates One-way rental between 6 locations Vehicles for 21 yrs + Help s always on hand with a 24/7 call centre and on-road assistance Quality convenience kits in each vehicle Early Bird and Long Term discounts Free airport & airport hotel shuttles SAVE SOME MONEY! Save 5% on long hires over 21 nights Save 10% on long hires over 42 nights Pick-up / Drop off from, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Denver, New York, Orlando. STANDARD Inclusions 125 miles per day Kitchen & living gear (see adjacent) Linen & bedding Rates include taxes and standard insurance 24-hr on-road assistance Personal vehicle orientation provided by multilingual staff Optional extras SLI supplemental public liability insurance for US$9/day GPS for US$70/rental Camping chairs for US$9/rental (Camping table FOC) WiFi hotspot per 30 day hire (1GB of data) for US$125/rental (uses cellular network) Extra miles if needed for US$0.45/mile + local tax - payable at drop-off time 4-BERTH Sleeps 4 Minimum hire age 21 yrs old Shower & toilet Camping table Fridge/freezer & sink Microwave, oven & stove burner Hot & cold water AM/FM radio Roof A/C Cookware set & roast slicer Corkscrew & bottle opener Coffee maker & tea kettle Toaster Whisk, measuring cup Plastic containers Kitchen towel Glasses and cups Dinner plate Salad plate & mixing bowl Knifes, forks, spoons $73 Comforter/quilt & cover Pillow & pillow protector Sheet & pillow case Bath towel Hand towel Wash cloth CALL TO BOOK 25