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“Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” Boston Educational Trip for The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Mexico February 24 – March 2, 2008 “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” A little about Boston, MA Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam "chowdah," Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Plus, it's incredibly easy to get around, either on foot or by the user-friendly public transportation system, called the T. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighborhoods, from the lively Boston Common and Public Garden to the gold-domed State House and Fenway Park. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or browse the antique shops and distinctive red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city's worldclass museums, theater and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts a renowned aquarium, children's museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all. “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” Hotels- CE has the highest quality standard in the student travel industry for selecting hotels for groups. CE guarantees name brand, 3-4 star hotel properties on nearly every trip. Airlines- CE arranges flights for their groups on the industries leading carriers such as American, Southwest, Northwest, and Delta Airlines. Motor Coaches- CE charters only high quality, new model, amenity loaded buses for travel. Our motor coach partners are experienced, safe, reliable, and student friendly. The CE Difference “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” What set’s CE apart from the rest??? • • • • • • • All-inclusive, hassle free planning- This means that you have to do very little on your end to make the trip a reality . Fundraising assistance: This means that CE provides actual help raising money for you group; not ideas or recommendations. The highest quality hotels in the industry- This means that your group will have overnight accommodations that are as safe, clean, comfortable, and convenient as home, if not better…. And without the hefty price tag. The most flexible terms in the industry- This means, simply put, that CE will work with you; with payments, changes, deadlines etc. we are here to help, not to hassle. Automatic Teacher rewards- This means that there are no “points” to accumulate or redeem– you earn the rewards automatically every time you book a trip. Fair, no nonsense pricing- This means that there is no hidden or unnecessary “membership” or “registration” fee to pay… Lowest value to quality price guarantee- This means that if one of our recognized quality competitors quote you a lower price for the offer, apples to apples, CE will match it; or if we still can’t be the offer, go with our competitor and CE will still give you the teacher reward FREE. Sample Daily Itinerary “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” Day 1- Saturday Day 2- Sunday Day 3- Monday Day 4- Tuesday Morning departure from Guadalajara, MX (Transfer to Boston, Ma) Arrive Boston, Ma Visit Prudential Center Skywalk Dinner Arrive hotel Depart Hotel Breakfast Tour Freedom Trail Depart hotel Breakfast Visit Harvard University Lunch at Harvard Square Visit the JFK Library and Museum Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Dinner Evening Performance •Shear Madness Return to hotel Depart Hotel Breakfast (Transfer to Ski Resort) Ski outing (Optional, not included) •Killington Mountain or Loon Mountain Dinner Return to hotel •The Boston Common •The State House • Park Street Church • Granary Burying Ground • King’s Chapel • Old Corner Bookstore Lunch at Fanuiel Hall • Old South Meeting House • Old State House • Massacre Site • Fanueil Hall • Paul Revere House • Old North Church • Copp’s Hill Burying Ground • USS Constitution • The USS Constitution Museum • Bunker Hill Monument Guided sightseeing tour •American History tour of Boston Dinner Return to Hotel Sample Daily Itinerary “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” Day 5- Wednesday Day 6- Thursday Day 7- Friday Day 8- Saturday Depart hotel Breakfast Visit Massachusetts Institute of Tech. Lunch Guided tour of Concord and Lexington Depart Hotel Breakfast Visit the Berklee School of Music Visit the Boston Museum of Science Lunch Visit the New England Aquarium Dinner at Faneuil Hall Sporting event- NHL Hockey •Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Depart hotel Breakfast Visit Boston College Lunch at BC Visit Sturbridge Village Free time at Newbury St. Visit Copley Place Mall Dinner at Hard Rock Café Return to hotel Depart Hotel (late check-out) Breakfast Arrive Boston Logan Airport (Transfer to Guadalajara, MX) Arrive home End tour •Minute Man national Historical Park •Battle Road Trail •Minute Man National Park •Concord Museum •Nation Heritage Museum •North Bridge •Lexington Green •Hancock-Clarke House (Transfer to Boston, MA) Dinner Arrive Hotel for check-in “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” What’s Included What you will never pay Roundtrip motor coach Transportation Registration fees Roundtrip airfare from Guadalajara Lifetime membership fees Standard Meal plan (3 meals per day) High Season supplement cost Admission to all attraction and activities per the itinerary Additional fees, taxes, or fuel surcharges Surcharges or Processing fees Hotel accommodations (7 Nights / 11 rooms) Professional local tour guide Full time Professional CE Tour Director 3 of non-paying adult chaperones “Experience and Exposure are Essential to Education.” “Hey, Did you know that CE arranges top quality, low cost educational trips for students?” Tell your Colleagues about CE… They’ll thank you for it and we’ll pay you for it Our most important assets are our customers. We don’t spend a great deal on elaborate advertising and marketing campaigns, which is how we can provide such high quality trips at such an affordable cost. This also allows us to pay you for your work… that’s right pay you!!! For every friend or colleague that you refer to CE that becomes a customer, we will pay you $500 cash… every time!