London, Normandy and Paris Ms. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735.

London, Normandy and ParisMs. Ashlee Rollins Stillings Group Leader 42735

Agenda

• Why travel?

• Who is ACIS?

• A typical day

• Trip itinerary

• What’s included

• Extra benefits of ACIS

• Cost

• Protection plans

• Next Steps

• Questions and Answers

Why travel?

Whether hiking a mountain in Delphi or ordering a café au lait in Paris, ACIS students:

• Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them for future success in college and careers

• Gain global perspective, cultural awareness, independence and responsibility

• Develop a spirit of discovery and love of learning that lasts a lifetime

“The trip was absolutely amazing. It has convinced me to study abroad. It couldn’t have turned out better!”

-Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey

Who is ACIS?

• Quality leader in educational travel since 1978• Division of AIFS, the leader of international

education programs since 1964• Financially Secure with more than

$130 million in annual revenue• Wherever you are, ACIS is there:

Offices in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, HoustonSacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation atevery destination ACIS travels to.

ACIS Report Card

100%Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent

99%Rate educational content good to excellent

98%Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent

Percentages for travel in 2006

A Typical Day

7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast in your hotel

9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as city sightseeing

12:00-1:00 Lunch. Your group may choose to take a tour manager’s suggestion for the best pizza/crepes/paella in town or hit a local market and picnic in the park

1:00-3:00 Use an ACIS walking tour to explore a museum

3:00-6:00 Free time to shop for souvenirs, explore local neighborhoods or relax in a town square

6:30-7:30 Time for dinner

7:30-11:00 An evening activity such as a boat ride, a show or a concert will keep you entertained

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Bon Voyage!Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and

welcome you abroad.

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Day 2-3: London

Welcome to the theater capital of the world!

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Day 4-5: Ferry – Caen

Discover mysterious Stonehenge before crossing to France!

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Day 6-7: Loire Valley

Let the many châteaux of the Loire enchant you!

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Day 8-9: Paris

Discover the wonders in the City of Light!

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Day 10: Fly home

What’s Included

• Round-trip flights on commercial airlines• Accommodations in conveniently located 3-4 star hotels• Breakfast and dinner daily• Full time Tour Manager – a highly trained, multilingual travel expert

who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics

• Professional city sightseeing guides in all major cities• Surface transportation and airport transfers• Comprehensive Walking Tours• Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and

cancellation insurance• 24-hour emergency hotline Stateside and overseas

Extra Benefits of ACIS

• Travel is Education Scholarship that awards student up to $1,000 off their ACIS tour

• ACIS backpack and luggage tags• Fun and useful pre-trip booklets including Getting Ready to Travel

brochure and a Travel Journal• Handy translations available online• ACIS eKit Global phonecards that save you up to 70% on

international phonecalls are available for purchase• ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way

to access funds while on tour• MyAccount – a web tool that makes keeping track of payment

deadlines & making payments online a snap. • Educational excellence: Each trip includes specific Learning

Objectives we guarantee will be highlighted during the tour.

Cost

Program Fee $3159 ($3079 with 30+ students)

Registration Fee $95

Departure Fee $559 (Price will change for 2010 travel)

Weekend Surcharge $40

Discount by 12/31/08 -$100

Total $3753 (or less)

Additional fees:

Adult Surcharge $375

Ultimate Protection Plan $250

Comprehensive Protection Plan $150

Tipping Tour Manager and bus driver $5 per a day and $3 per a day

Please note: Price is valid until December 31, 2008

Protection Plans

Next Steps

Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at 877-795-0813 or [email protected]

• Register for the tour by sending in the registration form and deposit of $150 or register online at www.acis.com/register/

• Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the registration booklet.

• Get your travel documents ready• Follow your payment schedule

• Register with initial deposit of $150 by December 31, 2008• Final payment is due by December 1, 2009

• Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more!

Make Payments

• December 1st 2008: Mail in $153 Registration• Make 12 monthly payments of $300 starting in January • Last payment will be sent in December 1st 2009.

Fund Raising Ideas

• Cell Phone Recycling• Candy Sale• Yard Sale/Car Wash/Pancake Breakfast• Redneck Golf Sales (Ladder Ball)• Blankets• T-Shirt Design Scholarship: $100 for Carson Student (September

2009)

• Goal: $1500 = $500 per student

www.acis.com • 877-795-0813 • [email protected]