final itinerary - School Travel

Final Excursion Itinerary(Sat)23rd Oct 201007:00 Pick up from school for airport transfer to Heathrow. (Coach to meet group at“Palace Plain” at the lay-by for coaches).Please be ready 15 mins early to ensure the coach leaves promptly.10:00 Check-in LHR airport, terminal 3 for your outbound flight with Virgin Atlantic toWashington DC. Please have passports ready at check-in. Please bring E-Tickets tocheck in (have been emailed to party leader). 3 hour check-in.13:00 Depart Heathrow airport on Flight VS21 to Washington.16:10 Arrive at IAD/Washington airport (local time). Clear immigration and then collectyour luggage. Make your way to the arrivals hall and call dispatch number********* in order to release your coach. Transfer to Harrington Hotel.17:40 Check into hotel18:00 National Mall and Memorial ParksVisits, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial.20:30 Dinner at Hard Rock CaféGroup’s own arrangements(Sun)24 th Oct 201008:00 Breakfast at the Harrington Hotel.09:00 Start your walking tour of Washington by (taking the metro to Arlington), to see theArlington National CemeteryAcross the memorial Bridge From DC.This is America’s largest burial ground with the graves of President John F. Kennedy,Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, world champion boxer Joe Louis and theTomb of the Unknowns. Hours 8 a.m to 7 p.m. daily.Korean War Veterans MemorialDaniel French Drive and Independence Avenue, SW.American nation honors those who were killed, captured, wounded or remain missingIn action during the Korean War (1950 – 1953). Nineteen figures represent everyethnic background. The statues are supported by a granite wall with 2,400 faces ofland, sea and air support troops. A Pool of Remembrance lists the names of the lostAllied Forces. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11-45 p.m.Theodore Roosevelt IslandGeorge Washington memorial Parkway, Washington DC.A 91-acre wilderness preserve serves as a memorial to the nation's 26th president,honoring his contributions to conservation of public lands for forests, national parks,wildlife and bird refuges, and monuments. The island has 2 1/2 miles of foot trailswhere you can observe a variety of flora and fauna. A 17-foot bronze statue ofRoosevelt stands in the center of the islandJefferson Memorial15 Street, SWThis dome-shaped rotunda honors the nation's third president. The 19-foot bronzestatue of Jefferson is located on the Tidal Basin, surrounded by a grove of treesmaking it especially beautiful during Cherry Blossom season in the spring. Hours are8 a.m. to midnight daily.Washington MonumentConstitution Avenue and 15 Street, NWThe memorial to George Washington, our nation's first president, took 40 years tocomplete its original construction due to lack of funds, but was finally dedicated in1885. It has recently been refurbished to its original splendor. Take the elevator tothe top and see a wonderful view of the city. For free tickets, go to the kiosk on theWashington Monument grounds at 15th Street and Madison Drive. Hours are 9 a.m.to 4:45 p.m. daily except for December 25. Advance tickets are available for $1.50service fee.

12:00 Lunch at Old Post Office Pavilion1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestOnce the first government building to have its own electric power plant, today wecontinue to electrify — with the help of The DC Preservation League. And, thanks toforward-thinking people, you can now stroll through The Old Post Office Pavilion andexperience both its glamorous past and fun-filled present with international food,eclectic shopping and musical events ... All designed to entertain lunch, mid-day andafter work audiences all week long.(Group’s own arrangements)13:30 National Gallery of Art.www.nga.gov401 constitution Avenue Northwest15:30 Aerospace museum. www.nasm.si.eduIndependence Avenue Southwest18:15 Snack, at Kennedy Centre for the Performing Artswww.kennedy-center.org2700 F St. NWOpen Weekdays 10am-5pm, Weekends 10am to 1pm19:00 Play (Shear Madness) at Kennedy Centre21:30 Dinner in Washington Harbor/Georgetown.(Mon)25 th Oct 201008:00 Breakfast at the Harrington Hotel.09:30 U.S. CapitolThe Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically importantbuildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met herefor more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt,rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to itsbuilders but also to the American people and their government.Booking confirmation included in your final pack.11:00For11:30visitU.S. Supreme Court BuildingThe U.S. Supreme Court was originally located in the Capitol Building in Washington,DC. In 1935, the current U.S. Supreme Court Building was constructed in aCorinthian architectural style to match the nearby congressional buildings. On thefront stairway are two statues, the Contemplation of Justice and the Guardian orAuthority of law. The Chief Justice and 8 associate justices make up the SupremeCourt, the highest judicial authority in the United States. They decide whetheractions of Congress, the President, the states and the lower courts follow theprinciples of the Constitution. Out of approximately 7,000 cases submitted each yearto the Supreme Court, only about 100 cases are heard.The Supreme Court Building is open throughout the year from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Friday. Portions of the First and Ground Floors are open to thepublic. Highlights include the John Marshall Statue, portraits and busts of Justicesand two self-supporting marble spiral staircases. Visitors can explore exhibits, see a25-minute film on the Supreme Court, and participate in a variety of educationalprograms. Lectures in the Courtroom are given every hour on the half-hour, on daysthat the Court is not in session. A line forms in the Great Hall on the First Floorbefore each lecture, and visitors are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Nobooking is necessary for this visit however for the lectures it is recommended thatthe group arrives well in time (30/40 minutes before).12:30 Lunch - Union StationStore and Food Court Hours – Monday to Saturday 10am to 09pm - Sunday Noon - 614:00 Coach Transfer to New York (Coach to meet group at Union Station).If you experience any difficulties to find the coach please ring: ********20:00 Arrive at the Hotel Bedford New York.Check in

(Tue)26 th Oct 201022:00 Empire State Building (By Night)For the better part of a century, visitors to the New York have headed straight to theEmpire State Building for the thrill of a lifetime: the journey aloft to its fabledObservatory nearly a quarter of a mile above Fifth Avenue. Here you are treated tobreathtaking panoramas across the rooftops, avenues and byways of the New YorkMetropolitan areas, to as far away as four neighboring states.08:00 Breakfast at the “Bloom’s Café”, located 2 doors down from the hotel. Booking hasbeen made for 08:00am.09:00 Metropolitan Museum of Artwww.metmuseum.orgReservation has been made by Voyager, res. No. 289,603. See confirmation voucherin final pack.12:00 Central Park13:30 Lunch at Grand Central Station15:30 United Nations HeadquartersManhattanOpen Weekdays 9:30am – 4:45pm; Weekends 10:00am – 4:30pmIn 1946, the United Nations were looking for a location for their new headquarters inNew York.The original plan was to use the grounds of the 1939 World Fair in UN SecretariatFlushing Meadow Park in Queens. But when a project known as X-City onManhattan's eastern border failed to materialize, John D. Rockefeller Jr. bought the18 acre (7 ha) plot and donated it to United Nations. This site was then used to buildthe UN's headquarters. The whole area was converted into international territory andofficially does not belong to the United States.18:00 Dinner (Own arrangements)20:00 Broadway Musical (Jersey Boys)Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, Jersey Boys tells the story of howFrankie Valli and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids tointernational pop superstars. The show features over 30 beautifully sung tunes,including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”(Wed)27 th Oct 201007:00 Breakfast at the hotel “Bloom’s Café”, located 2 doors down from the hotel.Booking has been made for 07:00am.10:00 Walking Tour of New York (including Clinton Park and Financial District)13:30 Lunch at South Street Sea PortSouth Street Seaport14:30 China Town, Little Italy Soho and Greenwich Village17:30 Shopping / skating at Rockefeller Centre19:00 Evening free at leisure(Thu)28 th Oct 201007:00 Breakfast at the hotel “Bloom’s Café”, located 2 doors down from the hotel.Booking has been made for 07:00am.10:00 Free morning for shopping etc.14:30 Meet at hotel for transfer to JFK airport16:30 Check-in at JFK airport for your return flight with Virgin Atlantic. Please havepassports ready at check-in. 3 hour check-in.19:30 Depart JFK airport on flight VS46 to London(Fri)29 th Oct 201007:50 Arrive at London Heathrow airport terminal 3. Clear baggage collection and customsand proceed to coach pick up point to meet with your UK transfer coach which willtake you back to school.11:50 Approximate arrival time back at school. Welcome Home!!*** END OF TOUR ARRANGEMENTS ***

Additional InformationNotes on booking:All times are local.Board basis: Bed & Breakfast.Please ensure that you have registered on the ESTA website and received authorisation to travel. (Please seeinformation below)Please keep all valuables in a safe place.Please ensure you have all of your belongings, valuables from safe, and passports before departing the hotelSome hotels/centres require damage deposits on arrival, Voyager will endeavour to inform groups if suchpayments are required. We always advise room inspections upon check-in for pre-recorded damage.Voyager also recommend carrying out a fire drill, or at least ensuring that all pupils are aware of all emergencyexits and fire assembly points.We advise that all group members bring their own hand and bath towels.Please do remember to allow small additional sums to tour funds to tip drivers/guides etc.If groups are delayed en route to accommodation OR visits we ask that they telephone the supplier in advance.International check in times after 3pm on arrival day and check out by 10 am on last day. We will try to arrangeluggage storage rooms in case or earlier arrival or late departure• Checked baggage allowance: Two pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 23kg (50lbs).When added together, the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 158cm (62in).• Cabin baggage allowance: Economy and Premium Economy passengers may take 1 piece of handbaggage on board. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and13lb/6kg in weight.• Please see www.virgin-atlantic.com for further passenger and baggage informationVirgin AtlanticPlease check in for your flight 2/3 hours before departure. (Check in closes 60 minutes before departure)Checked baggage allowance: One piece of luggage per passenger, weighing up to 23kg (50lbs). When addedtogether, the three dimensions of any piece of luggage must not exceed 90 x 75 x 43cm.Cabin baggage allowance: Economy and Premium Economy passengers may take 1 piece of hand baggage onboard. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 13lb/6kg in weight.Please see www.virgin-atlantic.com for further passenger and baggage informationUSA Visas1. The Visa Waiver conditions are the same as in previous years. Anyone travelling to the US must haveregistered their details on ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). This is a website - it basicallychecks that you are not a known criminal. You put in your details, and provided you're not a knownundesirable you are authorised to travel to the US Visa free. Really is as simple as that.Therefore, provided the students qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme (the conditions have not changed) theycan travel Visa Free, provided they have registered on the the ESTA website and received authorisation.What are the conditions for travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme:1. They are a citizen of the UK2. They are travelling on a valid, machine readable passport or e-passport with electronic chip3. Their reason for travel is pleasure4. They are staying less than 90 days5. They hold a return ticket for travel (if an e-ticket, must have copy of itinerary to show US Immigration)6. Entering aboard a participating airline (7. In possession of a completed form I-94W (provided by airline)Therefore, you need only check the first two conditions. That is, are any of the group NOT UK citizens. Secondly,are all their passports machine readable. A machine-readable passport has two lines of text as letters, numbersand chevrons (

How to register on ESTA?1. The website address for ESTA is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov2. Each student will need to update the website themselves or in groups with the PL. The sorts ofinformation required includes name and address, birth date and place, passport number andissuing information, plus flight details and details of where they are staying (info we willsupply).It only takes a couple of minutes per person and is very straightforward.Emergency ContactsVoyager School Travel ***********UK Coach Company (if applicable) ***********Overseas Agent ***********Overseas Coach Company ***********School Emergency Contacts (24 hrs) ***********Voyager School Travel, Voyager House, 36 Robertson Road, Brighton, BN1 5NL, UKEmail: schools@voyagerschooltravel.com, Tel: 01273 560449, Fax: 01273 560459