B ennett T ravel Ph: 231-838-1925 Jeff Bennett, Tour Consultant www.bennett-travel.com Fax: 269-953-1082 jeff@bennett-travel.com COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL BAND Greg VanStrien/Lisa Borst Directors *Proposed ITINERARY* [Prepared 7/17/18] NEW YORK CITY APRIL 25-29, 2019 (5 days/4 hotel nights/2 motor coaches) THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 4:30 AM Group will meet for roll check and packing of motor coaches at COOPERSVILLE HS, COOPERSVILLE, MI. Meet your full time TOUR DIRECTOR who will travel with you from the beginning of your trip until you return. {note to directors: TD will need the two front seats directly behind the bus driver on Bus 1} {note to Drivers: Pick up in bus loop in front of Main Entrance to HS near Football Stadium} School Address: Coopersville High School, 198 East St., Coopersville, MI Motor Coach Company: Compass Coach, Cedar Springs, MI Phone: 800-859-8050 VERY IMPORTANT: BUS BAYS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE UNTIL HOTEL CHECK IN 5:30 AM ETD from COOPERSVILLE to NEW YORK CITY We recommend the group pack snacks for the overnight ride to NYC with rest/food stops en route (MEALS on OWN en ROUTE) VERY IMPORTANT: BUS BAYS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE UNTIL HOTEL CHECK IN 6:30 PM ETA at the WILLOWBROOK MALL FOOD COURT for DINNER Address: 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ Phone: 973-785-1655 8:00 PM ETA at HOTEL and CHECK-IN Address: Double Tree by Hilton Newark Airport OR Ramada Plaza, Newark, NJ (curfew to be determined by directors) (pool is open until 10PM chaperones must supervise) [Security will be provided for your group each night]
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 6:00 AM FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST (provided at hotel) 6:50 AM ETD for NBC TODAY SHOW [outside] at the ROCKEFELLER PLAZA Suggested Drop Off on W. 50 th Street in front of Top of the Rock entrance 8:00 AM ETA at NBC TODAY SHOW [outside] 9:30 AM ETD for RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL TOUR 10:00 AM RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL TOUR Account Number: [Group will be split into four groups. Tour is about one hour, 15 minutes] 10:00 am Group 1 (30 participants) 10:15 am Group 2 (30 participants) 10:30 am Group 3 (30 participants) 10:45 am Group 4 (20 participants) Complete TOUR, then enjoy shopping and sightseeing back at the ROCKEFELLER CENTER PLAZA [5 th Avenue is only two minutes away] After Tour enjoy LUNCH on OWN and shopping this area ( Suggest the lower level of the Rockefeller Bldg -great Food Court) 1:00 PM GUIDED TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY. You will be introduced to many of the major attractions in New York to get the true flavor of the City. You may depart the coach at certain locations on the tour we will plan to encompass the city. NOTE: Meet your Tour Guide from HOLLON TOUR CONSULTANTS near the Top of the Rock entrance on East 50 th Street by Rockefeller Plaza Please have coaches pick up everyone there, if possible Phone: 914-772-5176 or 212-374-9485 (Tim & Lori Hollon) 4:00 PM END TOUR in TIMES SQUARE SIGHTSEEING AND SHOPPING 4:05 PM GROUP PHOTO IN TIMES SQUARE by Father Duffey s Statue Contact: Kevin McCormick, Group Photos Phone: 917-476-8774 6:00 PM DINNER (provided) 7:00 PM ETD for BROADWAY SHOW ALADDIN (hopefully!) 8:00 PM BROADWAY SHOW 11:15 PM ETD for HOTEL
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 7:30 AM FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST at HOTEL (provided) 8:30 AM ETD for METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART [Note: a terrific music instrument display here] GROUP ENTRANCE is on street level left of the grand staircase in front Address: 1000 5 th Ave., NY, NY Phone: 212-535-7710 10:00 AM METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 11:45 AM ETD for AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY [Groups enter through the Rose Center for Earth & Science on 81 st St between Central Park West and Columbus Ave. there is a bus loop here. Pick up tickets on the lower level of the Rose Center at the Will Call desk left of staircase] Order Number: Address: 79 th St. at Central Park West, NY Phone: 212-769-5100 (LUNCH on OWN in one of their several cafeterias) 12:00 PM AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 2:15 PM ETD for LINCOLN CENTER TOUR Address: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza Phone: 212-875-5476 Note: Bus parking usually available on 62 nd St., between Columbus & Amsterdam 3:00 PM LINCOLN CENTER TOUR 4:45 PM ETD for DINNER probably near TIMES SQUARE 5:30 PM ETD for DINNER (provided) 6:00 PM DINNER 7:00 PM ETD for NY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA or METROPOLITAN OPERA 8:00 PM NY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA or METROPOLITAN OPERA 10:45 PM ETD for HOTEL
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 7:30 AM FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST (provided) and CHECK OUT 8:30 AM ETD for 911 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM (This is a reserved timed event self guided) Reservation Number: 9:45 AM 911 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM 12:00 PM ETD for CHINATOWN Enjoy LUNCH & SHOPPING/SIGHT SEEING (LUNCH on OWN) 2:00 PM ETD for TIMES SQUARE for extended SHOPPING/SIGHT SEEING 4:45 PM ETD for PIER 62 location of DINNER CRUISE (provided) 5:30 PM BOARDING for DINNER CRUISE Confirmation Number: [Note: arriving early avoids lines we will try for 6:15 arrival if possible] 6:00 PM DINNER CRUISE on the SPIRIT OF NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK 9:30 PM ETD for HOTEL MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 8:00 AM FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST at HOTEL (provided) and CHECK OUT (MEALS on OWN en ROUTE) 9:00 AM ETD for MICHIGAN 10:00 PM ETA at COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
B ennett T ravel Ph: 231-838-1925 Jeff Bennett, Tour Consultant www.bennett-travel.com Fax: 269-953-1082 jeff@bennett-travel.com [prepared 7/17/18] COST ADDENDUM COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND NEW YORK CITY APRIL 25-29, 2019 (5 days/4 nights/2 motor coaches) PROJECTED TRIP PRICE: $ 866.00 PER STUDENT BASED ON 110 PARTICIPANTS Quad/Triple Occ. ADULT PRICING $ 996.00 PER ADULT BASED ON 110 PARTICIPANTS Dbl Occ.-Adults $ 1256.00 PER ADULT BASED ON 110 PARTICIPANTS Single Occ.-Adults TWO DELUXE MOTOR COACH(S) for round trip from Coopersville High School to New York, NY plus ground transportation to and from events. Empty bus seats @ $162 per seat will be charged TO THE GROUP if there are less than 110 participants. FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS AT HOTEL based on QUAD OCCUPANCY for FOUR NIGHTS. SECURITY WILL BE PROVIDED FOR GROUP AT HOTEL EACH NIGHT MEALS PROVIDED: 4/26/19 FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET at HOTEL 4/26/19 DINNER in TIMES SQUARE 4/27/19 FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET at HOTEL 4/27/19 DINNER in TIMES SQUARE 4/28/19 FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET at HOTEL 4/28/19 STATUE DINNER CRUISE W/DJ 4/29/19 FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET at HOTELS
ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: NBC TODAY SHOW OUTSIDE RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL TOUR STEP ON GUIDED TOUR OF NYC GROUP PHOTO IN TIMES SQUARE BROADWAY MUSICAL ALADDIN (if available) METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LINCOLN CENTER TOUR NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA or NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA 911 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM CHINATOWN DINNER CRUISE on the SPIRIT OF NEW YORK or NEW JERSEY SHOPPING/SIGHTSEEING OPTIONS IN ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, TIMES SQUARE, 5 TH AVENUE, ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE: Full time (24/7) Tour Director who will travel with your group. They are all retired band, orchestra and choir directors of extremely successful programs very detailed and know all our travel destinations extremely well Preferred Tour Operator Pricing Only contracting with Michigan based motor coaches whenever possible All Bus Driver tips Private Night Time Security dedicated to your group String Backpacks and Luggage Tags provided $3,000,000.00 Liability Insurance Individual & Group Travel Insurance available through Travel Guard (on BT website) Trip meeting with all participants prior to departure Additional meetings with directors/boosters as needed BENNETT TRAVEL CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS BENNETT TRAVEL WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS IN POOL AREA OR BEACH AREA CLIENT SIGNATURE DATE CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund will be made for cancellations if notice is received more than 60 days before departure, with the exception of any non-refundable pre-payments made to suppliers on the client s behalf. Notice received 31-59 days before departure date will result in a $25.00 per person cancellation fee. Notice received 30 days before departure date will result in a $25.00 plus 10% of the tour price per person cancellation fee. In addition, any non-refundable charges assessed by the airlines, bus company, railroad, hotel, or other services in accordance with their tariff schedules will be charged to each individual. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 30 days prior to departure date. Cancellation by client will be deemed effective when verified by Bennett Travel. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS TOUR ASSUMES FULL ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS CONTRACT.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THIS TRIP - 2019: COOPERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO NEW YORK [NOTE: DIRECTORS AND BENNETT TRAVEL TO DETERMINE DATES OF PAYMENTS AND TO DECIDE - 4 or 5 PAYMENTS] STUDENT Payment/Amount Due Dates - $866 Total based on Quad/Triple Occupancy Payment 1: $217 Due SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 [note: this is a non-refundable deposit] Payment 2: $217 Due OCTOBER 26, 2018 Payment 3: $216 Due DECEMBER 7, 2018 Payment 4: $216 Due FEBRUARY 14, 2019 [Note: The final payment may be adjusted due to enrollment numbers and room configurations] ADULT Payment/Amount Due Dates - $996 Total based on Double Occupancy Payment 1: $249 Due SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 [note: this is a non-refundable deposit] Payment 2: $249 Due OCTOBER 26, 2018 Payment 3: $249 Due DECEMBER 7, 2019 Payment 4: $249 Due FEBRUARY 14, 2019 [Note: The final payment may be adjusted due to enrollment numbers and room configurations] *IMPORTANT ROOM LIST DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019* *FINAL PAYMENT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2019* School/Boosters may send payments to: Bennett Travel 861 Arthur Ct Hastings, MI 49058 Optional: Trip Insurance is available through Travel Guard please see link on our website To access: Go to www.bennett-travel.com 1. Click the Travel Insurance tab 2. Click your state of residence from the pull-down menu 3. Go to the Gold Plan. 4. Questions: Call 800-454-7107 5. Emergency: Call 715-345-0505 Please feel free to navigate through our web site to learn more about Bennett Travel, LLC Thank you for the opportunity to serve you