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PRIVATE GROUP CHARTERS Plan a Learning Adventure for Your Group Road Scholar Private Group Charters Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. Enroll 20 and we’ll waive the cost for one more! Greetings! Explore the World This is Frania Monarski and Paul Wehrlin of Road With Your Group Scholar. We’ve helped hundreds of groups plan Road Scholar learning adventures all over the United States & Save! and around the world. Enroll 20 and We’ll Waive We’re here to make planning a Road Scholar adventure the Cost for One More for your group hassle-free. We handle all the details — helping with the marketing, providing your members Share your love of learning by with a special toll-free number to enroll, collecting all enrolling 20 participants on your the payments, sending out the preparatory materials, private group charter, and we’ll and following up with the evaluations at the conclusion waive the program cost for your 21st of the program. We’ll do the work, you take the credit. participant. Or, once you enroll 20, you can choose to receive a 5 percent We’ve put together a list of some our most popular give-back for your organization in programs for you to choose from. Or check out our full lieu of a free place. catalog online at www.roadscholar.org. When you’re ready to get started, just let us know. Have questions? Call (877) 209-4634, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Have a Best wishes, Frania Monarski and Paul Wehrlin Smaller Group? ROAD SCHOLAR PRIVATE GROUP CHARTERS We’ll Reward You for That, Too Your smaller group can travel together on any existing Road Scholar program, joining other participants who have enrolled independently. As the organizer, you’ll receive program fee credits when you enroll at least 11 members. Find the Perfect Learning Adventure for Your Group LEARNING ADVENTURE FIND THE PERFECT North America International Biking Arizona ...............11 Argentina/Chile .........15 Austria/Germany. 24 Florida ...............11 China ................14 Belgium/Holland ....... 24 Georgia .............9, 13 Costa Rica .............14 Florida ...............23 Illinois ............. 8, 9 Cuba .................18 Italy ................ 24 Louisiana .............10 Ireland ...............16 Maryland .............23 New Mexico ...........12 Italy .................19 Virginia ...............23 New York ............. 8 France ...............16 Hiking Oregon ...............13 France/Spain ...........18 Arizona .............. 25 Pennsylvania ........... 7 Greece ................17 Costa Rica ............ 26 Québec ............... 9 Kenya/Tanzania ........17 Iceland .............. 26 South Carolina .........10 Panama ...............15 South Dakota ..........12 Montana ............. 25 Texas ................10 Adventures Afloat Pennsylvania .......... 25 Virginia ............... 7 Alaska’s Inside Passage. 20 Peru ................ 26 Washington. 13 Angkor Wat and the Mekong River ......... 22 Wisconsin .............12 Croatia ...............21 The Galápagos Islands ....21 Mississippi River ....... 20 Normandy and the Seine River ........... 22 What’s Included in Your The Benefits of the Road Scholar Road Scholar Group Adventure Travel Protection Plan The core of Road Scholar is the academic integrity Designed exclusively for Road Scholar of our programs and the unmatched value of our participants, the Road Scholar Travel Protection all-inclusive pricing. Plan provides 24-hour assistance in the event of All Road Scholar programs include: an emergency during programs and insurance f Informative lectures by leaders in their field for emergency medical evacuation. On Call f Course-related field trips with special International, our emergency-assistance “behind-the-scenes” access provider, provides Road Scholar participants with unparalleled service when the unexpected occurs. f Enrichment activities such as cultural events and performances The benefits of the plan include … f Accommodations in comfortable hotels, North America Programs conference centers and inns f Emergency medical evacuation with f All meals, except where specifically noted. medical escort, if necessary Sometimes we exclude a few meals from the f Delayed, lost, stolen or damaged baggage program cost, so you can explore local fare assistance and insurance on your own. f Help with travel document replacement f Group travel and transfers throughout the f Motor vehicle return program WHAT’S INCLUDED | THE ROAD SCHOLAR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN PROTECTION TRAVEL SCHOLAR | THE ROAD INCLUDED WHAT’S f A Group Leader to accompany you 24/7 and International Programs handle all logistics f Emergency medical evacuation with f All gratuities, taxes and destination fees medical escort, if necessary f The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, f Medical coverage for accidental injury or including 24-hour assistance for medical sickness and other emergencies f Delayed, lost, stolen or damaged baggage When you add up all that you get, Road Scholar assistance and insurance is by far the best value for people who want a f Help with travel document replacement worry-free travel experience. 4 Road Scholar Private Group Charters | Return to Table of Contents Step by Step: How to Plan a Road Scholar Learning Adventure for Your Group e Select Your Program o Your Special Toll-Free Number Many of our educational adventures may for Enrolling be reserved exclusively for your group. Sign up directly with us using a toll-free Need help finding the perfect one? Just ask! number: (800) 322-5315. r Pick a Date p We Take Care of the Payments We recommend planning six months We’ll handle collecting payments from in advance for North America and nine members of your group. months in advance for International. a Information Packets t Finalize the Details Once your members enroll, we’ll send them The dates, price, schedule — we’ll finalize information packets that include all the all the details. things they’ll need to know. u Need Airfare? s Have a great time! We can help with that, too! Just ask. From start to finish, our Group Leaders will take care of everything for your group to have the learning adventure of a lifetime. i Get Your Group on Board We provide promotional materials to advertise the program to your group. d Take a Bow Typically, participants thank you for organizing such an enriching and bonding experience, and ask when they can do another! Call (877) 209-4634 | Email [email protected] 5 Frequently Asked Questions Can I customize a program specifically for my group? How do I get started? While some customization is possible, we request We’re here to make arranging an educational that you select from this collection of programs. adventure for your group hassle-free. Browse through this collection of learning adventures. What happens if I can’t get enough people to go? Once you have chosen a program, we’ll take care We won’t finalize the details until you’re of all the arrangements. Need help picking a confident that you’ll have enough people to program? Just ask. make your program happen. In the rare instance when not enough people sign up and you have FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY How soon should I begin planning? to cancel, your deposit is non-refundable. Please contact us as soon as you have chosen a If individuals cancel after they enroll and if program to ensure enough lead-time for us to they purchased the optional Road Scholar Trip make the arrangements and for your group to Cancellation, Interruption and Travel Delay make plans. Typically, this means six months Insurance, they will be reimbursed for covered ahead of time for programs in North America reasons. and nine months ahead of time for international programs. Is there an age restriction? Road Scholar private group programs are not What types of programs are available for subject to any age requirements, which make groups? them perfect for families with children or groups Each of the learning adventures in this of mixed ages. publication is available for your group. Can you arrange airfare? Yes! Just ask. We’re happy to help. “‘Croatia by Yacht’ was the perfect fusion of travel and educational experience — it cannot be duplicated on one’s own. The thrill of learning in Croatia is palpable, inspiring and endless. No matter where you have traveled in the past, you have not seen it all until you have traveled to Croatia.” — JANE, ATHENS, GEORGIA (see page 21 for program details) 6 Road Scholar Private Group Charters | Return to Table of Contents NORTH AMERICA: NORTH PHILADEPHIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE | GETTYSBURG PHILADEPHIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE X Philadelphia, Pennsylvania X Charlottesville, Virginia X Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Small Group National Parks Signature City Philadelphia: Friends, Neighbors, Presidents: The Battle of Gettysburg: National Treasures of History The World of Jefferson, Heroism, Sacrifice and History and Heritage Madison and Monroe The Battle of Gettysburg — July 1-3, 1863 Philadelphia is America’s most remark- Discover the world of Thomas Jefferson, — determined the outcome of the Civil able hometown, enriched by centuries of third president of the United States, and War. This bloodiest of battles left 28,000 history, heritage, culture and connections. his friends and neighbors, James Monroe Confederate and 23,000 Union casualties. Led by experts, experience its lively diver- and James Madison. Recall the lives and Expert battlefield guides bring history sity as we explore neighborhoods such as times