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Cefn Hengoed to New York and Washington October 2015.
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Cefn Hengoed
to New York and Washington
October 2015
Studytrips - Our Student Tours company
We have booked this tour through leading educational travel company, Studytrips.
We’ll benefit from their knowledge and experience in arranging school tours, as well as the 24 hour assistance they offer should we need their support whilst we are away.
Tour objectives
On our tour, the 26 students will:
• Visit, see and experience the sights of New York
• Explore the history and heritage of Washington DC
• Be safe and enjoy
Tour objectives
• Sensible rules to maximise our ability to give clear instructions to pupils and to keep everyone safe will be discussed with the whole group prior to departing.
• Parents are requested to support Mr Harrington as party leader, Mrs Rimmer (Key Stage 3 Mathematics Manager) and Ms Harris (Teacher of Art)
• Pupils are requested to return to school after the trip as soon as they feel able.
Safety and Wellbeing
• Individual cards for wallets
•Teams with staff leaders
(LH group, SR group, KH group)
• Regular registers and counts
• Supervised in shops, malls, tours and on public transport
FlightsWe will depart from London Heathrow,
Flight No BA 17713:15 on Wednesday 28th October, arriving at JFK 17:15
We will depart from Washington Dulles,
Flight No BA 29222:20 on Monday 2nd November arriving at Heathrow 10:20 Tuesday morning UK time.
Final details will be available a month before the trip about the departure time from the school.
Accommodation
Broadway Hotel + Hostel 230 West 101 Street, New York for 3 nightshttp://www.broadwayhotelnyc.com/
Hostelling International Washington, 1009 11th Street NW, Washington DC, 20001 for 2 nightshttp://hiwashingtondc.org/
Gender breakdown will be submitted 19/8/2015. We will then receive a rooming breakdown and will be able to create a room sharing list.
Accommodation
http://www.broadwayhotelnyc.com/
http://hiwashingtondc.org/
Excellent Wi-Fi hotspots
Broadway Hotel + Hostel
Broadway Hotel + Hostel
Centre of New York
Broadway Hotel + Hostel
Times Square
Hostelling International Washington
Hostelling International Washington
Centre of Washington
Hostelling International Washington
White House
Our Meal Arrangements
• Breakfast and evening meal are provided
• Requested specific restaurants on this trip
Metro Diner, New York
Mamma Sbarro, Times Square Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Times Square
Fuddruckers Burger Bar, Washington
•There will be opportunities for a snack or lunch each day. Money will be required for any food between breakfast and evening meal.•If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know well in advance.
Tour overview
Morning Afternoon EveningDay 1
Day 2
Day 3
Leave Cefn Hengoed
9/11 Memorial & MuseumSt Paul's CathedralNew York Stock Exchange
Staten Island FerryStatue of LibertyLunch in traditional New York diner 3 hour on location TV & movie sights tourGrand Central stationChrysler BuildingLunch in Grand Central station
Depart London Heathrowarrive New York
NBC Studio Tour Times Square shoppingMacys Department Store
Fifth Avenue shoppingCentral Park
Evening meal
Evening meal Empire State Building
Evening meal
Tour overview
Morning Afternoon EveningDay 4
Day 5
Day 6
Coach transfer New York to Washington3 hour stop in Delaware Shopping MallLunch in the food court
3 hour guided tour of Washington
Washington Zoo
Arrive in Washington
Arlington Cemetery visitPentagon City Shopping Mall
National Air and Space Museum or Pentagon City MallDepart Washington Dulles
Evening meal
Evening meal
Overnight flight
Next steps
ESTA Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Valid for 2 years from the date of acceptance
All pupils need a valid VISA
We will require the number from the pupils
to complete the necessary paperwork
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
Travel tips - Money
• Transportation on the New York Subway and Washington Metro will require dollars
• Lunch and snacks in the day will require dollars
• Spending money is at your own discretion
Travel tips - Packing
What to take:
• Sensible footwear (walking, walking and walking)
• Rain jacket or coat (unpredictable weather)
• Woolly hat
• Back Pack
• Trip Hoodies essential for Day 1
• Internet charges on mobile phones (call your providers)
Any questions?