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CETA Tours Presents

March 22-31, 2016

About CETA Tours

 CETA was founded by two foreign language teachers.

 They have been arranging tours abroad for students since 1974.

 They are based out of Menomonie, WI.

Tour Inclusions

 Round-trip air transportation from Minneapolis on scheduled carrier, including departure and security taxes  Land transportation on air-conditioned motorcoach, and public transit  Multi-bedded accommodations hotels  Flight schedules and hotel lists will be available in January 2016.

Family Stay

 Three night family stay in Toledo, arranged by CETA Tours  Two students per family  Students will get information about their host families a week or two prior to departure

Meal Inclusions

 All breakfasts and dinners are included during the tour.

 The meals are eaten as a group either at the hotel or in a nearby restaurant.

 Meals are provided by the host families during the family stay.

Other Inclusions

 Entrance fees are included in the tour price for all sights listed in the itinerary.

Supervision on Tour

 There is a 1 to 10 teacher to student ratio.

 In addition, a bilingual tour leader will meet the group upon after the family stay and accompany the group for the rest tour.

 A family stay coordinator will assist the group during the family stay.

Items not Included in the Tour Price

 Items of a personal nature, such as passport fees and personal spending money  Beverages, other than at breakfast.

 End of tour gratuities to tour leader  End of tour gratuities to bus driver  Luggage Handling  Airline baggage fees (if applicable)  Travel insurance

Spending Money

 We recommend $200 - $250 to cover beverages and some snacks. This does not include souvenirs.

 Most students take $300-$400 on a trip this length.

 There will be information about how to get currency while in Spain at future meetings.

Payment Schedule

 $500 is due with the application on June 1st  Second payment of $1000 is due October 15, 2015.

 Balance is due January 15, 2016  A financial statement will be mailed or e-mailed directly to students and their parents upon receipt of application.

 Invoices will be mailed or e-mailed directly to students and their parents several weeks before each payment is due.

Cancellation Policy

 Cancellations made through October 15, 2015 incur a $125 penalty.

 Cancellations made between October 16, 2015 and January 15, 2016 incur a $500 penalty.  Cancellations made from January 15, 2016 and up to 31 days prior to departure incur a $500 penalty plus any lost deposits for bus, airfare and accommodations.

 Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to departure will not receive a refund.

Tour Price

 Price is based on projected air fare and current departure taxes and is subject to modification.

 Price is based on the value of the dollar as of April 23, 2015 and is subject to modification.

 The trip price is based on a minimum number of paying participants :    $3,279 with 15-17 paying travelers $3,189 with 18-19 paying travelers $3,099 with 20 or more paying travelers

Extensions and Deviations

 Extensions and deviations may be available on a limited basis.

 Please fill out the deviation form on the back of your application and CETA will contact you about the price of your deviation before booking it for you.

 All deviations must be requested at the time of application.

Insurance

 Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is not included in the tour price.

 Information about purchasing insurance is available on-line and will be sent to participants with the first financial statement.

 Travelers who do not have medical insurance need to purchase it for the duration of the tour.

 CETA Tours highly recommends that travelers purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

 CETA Tours can answer questions you may have about insurance and purchase it for you over the phone.

Scholarships

 CETA Tours offers five need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 each to students participating on a CETA Tour.

 Application packets are available upon request or on-line once a student is signed up for the tour.

 Application deadline is October 15, 2015.

 Winners will be notified in writing within 45 days of application deadline.

 Winners can expect the $500 credit to appear on their final invoice.

Future Meetings

 Once your group is formed, your teacher will hold more meetings to help you prepare for your tour.  Your teacher will go over the tour preparation information so attending these meetings will be very important.

CETA’s Website

 Information about your tour can also be found on our website a www.cetatours.com

 Log in by going to “View my Tour”   Your group’s Username: 16SMSSouth Your group’s Password: Spain  Information will be added to your group ’ s tour on-line as it becomes available to teachers:    Tour brochure and insurance information is available now Tour Preparation materials and forms will be on-line in the fall. Flight Schedule and hotel list will be on-line January of 2016

Questions?

 Please talk to your teacher or CETA Tours if you have any questions about the tour.

 CETA Tours can be reached by phone at 1-800-501-0397 by e-mail at [email protected].