USA. EASTER days to go!

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1 USA EASTER days to go!

2 Tonight we will cover: Ashby School - departure/return times Final itinerary Spending Money amount, safety, insurance etc Cash Passport Co-op Travel Presentation Flight info, baggage allowance and restrictions Safety/security Hotel names/addresses Passports & passport safety ESTA (Visa Waiver) computers available tonight to finalise all applications Hotel rooming Student groups (for banking/travel/lunch etc) Any changes to Indemnity Forms see Mrs Heller Medical issues any students taking meds see Mrs Heller Insurance Policy (incl. pre-existing medical conditions) Kit/climate Visit to The Masters School epals? Questions

3 Departure from Ashby School Bus Park: Wednesday 16 th April 2014 Meet at Ashby School bus park: 4.45am Coach departs: 5am prompt PLEASE GIVE CONSIDERATION TO THE RESIDENTS OF RANGE ROAD BY BEING AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE - THANK YOU Return to Ashby School Bus Park: Wednesday 23 rd April 2014 Arrive Heathrow Airport: 9.10am Coach collection from Heathrow: 10.15am Arrive at Ashby School bus park approx 1.15pm

4 DAY ACTIVITY 1 WED Meet at Ashby School bus park packed breakfast/money to purchase food Coach departs for Heathrow Terminal 3 Check-in at Heathrow Virgin Atlantic flight to Washington DC VS21 Arrive Washington Dulles Airport coach transfer to Harrington Hotel Arrive at hotel & check-in Evening meal at Harriet's Evening walk around the local area to get bearings and see White House etc 2 THURS Breakfast at Harriet's City Sightseeing Hop On/Off Day Tour (incl. Pentagon, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, White House etc.) Visit Pentagon Mall shops and lunch Evening meal at Harriet's Baseball Washington Nationals v. St Louis Cardinals at the Nationals Stadium 3 FRI Breakfast at Harriet's Smithsonian Museums incl lunch Congress visit building/exhibition Madam Tussauds Evening meal at Harriet's 4 SAT Breakfast at Harriet's Check out of hotel Coach transfer from Washington DC to Philadelphia Lunch/Franklin s Footsteps walking tour Coach transfer to New York Check into Herald Square Hotel Evening meal at Planet Hollywood Broadway Show Bullets Over St James Theatre

5 5 SUN Breakfast at Stage Door Restaurant 20 min walk via 5 th Ave to Top of The Rock (Booking 1030) Metro to Battery Park Ferry to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Immigration Museum (incl lunch) Walk to Ground Zero tour 4.30 pm Metro (blue line from World Trade Centre to W 14 th St) South Sea Port or Chelsea Market/Highline (start at 16 th St walk to 30 th St) Walk back to Herald Square hotel Evening meal at Bubba Gumps, Times Square 6 MON Breakfast at Stage Door Restaurant Coach pick-up Coach transfer to Masters School, Dobbs Ferry (10:30 14:00 Includes lunch) Coach transfer to Palisades Mall shopping and dinner Coach collection and journey back to hotel 7 TUES Breakfast at Stage Door Restaurant. Check out of hotel Walking Tour Central Park, Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown (incl. lunch ) Coach transfer from Herald Square Hotel to JFK Airport Check-in at JFK Airport Virgin Atlantic flight to London Heathrow VS02 8 WED Arrive Heathrow Airport Coach collection from Heathrow Airport Arrive Ashby School

6 Spending Money Spending money is required for lunch, drinks, snacks, souvenirs etc. For security reasons we suggest a maximum of $150 in cash (students are only insured for the equivalent of 250 cash, or 150 cash if under 16) Additional spending money via credit/debit/travel card We shall hire a safe at the hotels for students who would prefer not to keep all their cash on their person. A daily amount can then be withdrawn each morning from their group leader Students will be responsible for carrying their own spending money from home to the Harrington Hotel and between Harrington Hotel and Herald Square Hotel and on the journey home (if they have any left!) A preferential exchange rate will be available from Co-op Travel in Ashby de la Zouch for all students on the trip please use preorder form in pack (Hand over to Co-op Travel for presentation)

7 Flights: Heathrow to Washington DC Flight No. VS21 Departs 11.15am Arrives 2.20pm (local time) JFK to Heathrow Flight No. VS02 Departs 9.30pm (22 April) Arrives 9.10am (23 April)

8 Baggage Allowance: Check-in: Number of bags: Weight per bag: Dimensions of bag: Hand baggage Number of items: Maximum size: Maximum weight: One Up to 23kg Up to 90 x 75 x 43cm One 23 x 36 x 56cm 10kg Please note that a garment bag cannot be used as your hand baggage unless it fits the dimensions of the hand baggage allowance. If you d like to bring one but it exceeds 23 x 36 x 56 cm, it will need to be as additional checked in baggage. If you want to take your laptop on-board, you'll need to place it in your original hand baggage or check your hand baggage in. Please note passengers must be able to place their hand baggage in the overhead bins unaided.

9 Flights from UK: Currently, security checkpoints in UK airports only allow you to carry limited quantities of liquids in your hand baggage. This includes gels, lotions, pastes, liquid cosmetics, foams and foodstuffs. We recommend you pack permitted liquid items in your hold baggage to avoid security delays. Any liquids you do decide to carry in your hand baggage must meet the following requirements to pass security screening: Liquids must be in individual containers, no greater than 100ml capacity All liquid containers must be placed in a transparent, re-sealable bag (i.e. with a zip or pressable seal). The bag must be no bigger than 20cm x 20cm (8ins x 8ins), and a maximum of one litre in capacity Only one transparent re-sealable bag is allowed. Bags not fulfilling the requirements above are not allowed Restrictions on liquids bought in Duty Free: To ensure you don't waste money on buying duty free liquids you can't take on-board your flight, please check our Duty Free liquids restrictions information for your departure destination at

10 Safety and Security: Do not make off-the-cuff or flippant remarks about bombs or terrorism, especially when passing through the airports. You should use common sense and take basic precautions at all times. Bear in mind the following: Do not flaunt your money Walk facing the traffic so no one can drive up alongside you If the worst happens and you find yourself threatened, hand over your wallet or camera at once then dial 911 (its free) Be extra alert to pick-pocketers and street hustlers especially in Times Square don t be seduced by cardsharps or other tricksters AT ALL TIMES YOU SHOULD BE IN GROUPS OF NO LESS THAN 4 PEOPLE SPLITTING UP WITH FRIENDS IS NOT AN OPTION AND IS AN IMPORTANT RULE OF THIS TRIP GROUP SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT Student Behaviour: Please remember that at all times you will be an ambassador for the school and your country on this trip, the highest standards of behaviour, co-operation and consideration for others will be expected. Alcohol the age limit to legally buy and consume alcohol is 21 years. Smoking it is illegal to smoke in all public places including restaurants and subways even if no smoking signs are not displayed. Fines start at $100 so now could be a good time to quit!

11 Hotels: Washington DC, 3 nights April: Harrington Hotel th Street Northwest Washington, DC USA Tel: (202) reservations@hotel-harrington.com New York, 3 nights April: Herald Square Hotel 19 West 31st Street New York, 10001, USA Tel: (212) info@heraldsquarehotel.com School Emergency Mobile No. on the trip

12 Passports & Passport Safety: Passports may be handed in to trip leaders for storage in the hotel safety deposit box upon arrival in the USA ESTA (Visa Waiver): If you have not completed this yet computers are available this evening. Website - The cost is $14 payable by credit or debit card. THE INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER: City where you are boarding: Carrier: Flight No.: Address while in the USA: London Virgin Atlantic VS21 Harrington Hotel 11 th St NW, Washington District of Colombia

13 Rooming: Washington DC - Hotel Harrington Room 4: 6 beds Room 5: 6 beds Room 6: 6 beds Beth Burton Rosie Watts Libby Ince Francesca Uzzell Chelsie Dixon Imogen Dales Lauren Edyman Hope Betteridge Lauren Norton Taylar Furniss Evie Jarvis Jasmin Kavanagh Chloe Stodd Rebecca Hogsden Louise Handley Rebecca Collier Lydia Su Natalie Bell Room 7: 5 beds Room 8: 4 beds Room 9: 6 beds Neil Vincent Georgia Woodhall Jordan Westwood Jonathan Ince Emma Gavin Isabel Vale Ben Kendrick Kelly Young Lauren Skellett Ross Hallam Gemma Lish Katie Oliver Tom Ireland Portia Chauhan Ciara Chantry Room 10: 6 beds Room11: 5 beds Nathan Orme-Herbert Greg Rolleston Jack Greasley Alex Beynon Lewis Stone Oliver Higgins Matt Bailey Owen Jones Henry Lewis-Borrell Will Dunkley Sam Corbett

14 Rooming: New York Herald Square Room 4: 4 beds Room 5: 4 beds Room 6: 4 beds Beth Burton Georgia Woodhall Chelsie Dixon Francesca Uzzell Emma Gavin Evie Jarvis Lauren Edyman Kelly Young Rebecca Hogsden Taylar Furniss Gemma Lish Lydia Su Room 7: 4 beds Room 8: 4 beds Room 9: 4 beds Libby Ince Rosie Watts Chloe Stodd Imogen Dales Hope Betteridge Rebecca Collier Lauren Norton Portia Chauhan Louise Handley Jasmin Kavanagh Ciara Chantry Natalie Bell Room 10: 3 beds Room 11: 4 beds Room 12: 4 beds Jack Greasley Owen Jones Jordan Westwood Nathan Orme-Herbert Will Dunkley Isabel Vale Lewis Stone Matt Bailey Lauren Skellett Henry Lewis-Borrell Katie Oliver Room 13: 4 beds Room 14: 3 beds Room 15: 2 beds Sam Corbett Greg Rolleston Ross Hallam Neil Vincent Alex Beynon Tom Ireland Jonathan Ince Oliver Higgins Ben Kendrick

15 Student Groups (for banking/travel/lunch etc): Mr Hicks Mr Coyle Miss Reeves Beth Burton Rosie Watts Libby Ince Francesca Uzzell Chelsie Dixon Imogen Dales Lauren Edyman Hope Betteridge Lauren Norton Taylar Furniss Evie Jarvis Jasmin Kavanagh Chloe Stodd Rebecca Hogsden Louise Handley Rebecca Collier Lydia Su Natalie Bell Nathan Orme-Herbert Greg Rolleston Jordan Westwood Jack Greasley Alex Beynon Isabel Vale Lewis Stone Oliver Higgins Lauren Skellett Matt Bailey Owen Jones Katie Oliver Henry Lewis-Borrell Will Dunkley Portia Chauhan Sam Corbett Ciara Chantry Mrs Heller Neil Vincent Georgia Woodhall Jonathan Ince Emma Gavin Ben Kendrick Kelly Young Ross Hallam Gemma Lish Tom Ireland

16 Changes to information provided on Indemnity Forms: Please see Mrs Heller with any changes Medical Issues: Please see Mrs Heller at the end of the meeting if you wish to discuss any medical issues in private

17 Insurance - Pre Existing Medical Conditions: Details of the tour company s travel insurance policy will be available on the Ashby School website from Friday. Please see Students/Subject Information/Humanities: Travel Insurance Summary Statement of Insurance & Key Facts Full Policy Optional Enhanced Endorsement Please read the details of the policy to ensure your child has adequate cover. Your policy may not cover claims arising from pre-existing medical conditions. This is covered on page 7 of the full policy. If you wish to add to the policy please contact Endsleigh direct on or visit quoting Policyholder: STG/ Policy no: NS A photocopy of additions to the standard group policy must be left with the trip leaders prior to departure.

18 Kit and Climate: We will check the weather forecast closer to departure but average temperatures for April are: Essential kit: Hi 16 C Lo 6 C Comfortable walking shoes Waterproof jacket We will be doing lots of walking!

19 The Masters School visit: epals Have all students who wish to participate ed their details to Mrs Heller? Our contact Mr Fish at The Masters School is keen to make this contact and is exploring the possibilities of Sype/Facetime.

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