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TENERIFE20 canary islands16 ADVENTURE GUIDE 1 d lan en re Congratulations on joining the exclusive ranks of the G Overview Russia FedEx President’s Club! Program Dates This year’s journey takes you to Tenerife where time seems to pause for a breath. The largest Monday, September 26 - Saturday, October 1, 2016 En of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is home to Spain’s two UNESCO World Heritage sites: San g la nada n Note: Some regions may need to depart Ca d Cristobal de La Laguna and Teide National Park. Fill your stay with an endless selection of N . A M PE home airport on Sunday, September E RO activities to experience all this diverse island has to offer: explore the dramatic scenery and R EU IC 25, to arrive into Tenerife on Monday, A C unique geology of Masca Valley, board a catamaran for a sunset cruise, kayak along the giant ana ry China Is September 26, due to flight duration la rock formations of the Los Gigantes cliffs, or stroll the cobbles of old-world towns or trek up n Egypt Saudi d s and time changes. Global Travel will M Arabia e AFR ia Mt. Teide, Spain’s tallest mountain. Above all, make time to relax and recharge your soul in xi IC d co A n this island paradise! advise if necessary. I Tenerife, Spain S . Tenerife Somalia A Tenerife is the largest and most M La Palma Congo E R I Ritz-Carlton Contents populous island of the seven N C La Gomera Abama A Overview .......................3 Canary Islands, located off Africa’s El Hierro Gran Canaria Daily Overview .................4 northwestern coast. S. Africa a n i t Planning Your Trip ...............4 Inclusions n e g r Hotel Information ...............9 The trip package is for you and one guest* and includes:A Evening Events .................10 » Round-trip coach airfare » Hotel accommodations for 5 nights Activities ......................12 » Ground transportation to and from » All meals Activities at a Glance ............13 airport and The Ritz-Carlton Abama » All gratuities (program dates only) Activity Descriptions ............14 » 3 activities for each winner and guest Registration Website ............36 * Guest definition: President’s Club is an adult program. Children under 18 may not attend. What To Expect Upon Arrival ....37 Note: Nursing infants may travel with parents; however, the infant may not attend any program Expenses And Taxes .............38 functions (registration, hospitality, daily activities, evening functions, etc.). Expenses for infants such as child care may not be reimbursed. Contacts .......................39 3 Daily Overview » Hotel registration requires original documents (not photocopies) for registration. » Have your identity card or passport with you at all times in the Canaries. You should Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat carry a photocopy of your documentation instead of the originals and/or save a printable Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 26 Oct 1 copy in your email. Breakfast N/A Breakfast at hotel (La Veranda open from 6:00 - 11:00am) Flights Morning Activities or at leisure You and your guest will receive coach class airfare from your home city to Tenerife. Arrivals, Departures » Flight arrangements will be made by FedEx Global Travel . Lunch registration If not included in activity, use the On Your Own money received and light at registration to cover lunches » Flights will be confirmed in email by September 7. lunch Afternoon Activities or at leisure » Review and confirm flight arrangements within 24 hours to ensure receipt of requested flights. » Global Travel will extend travel dates pre or post program into and out of Tenerife. Evening Welcome On Your Own Gala On Your Own Final Night White Dinner Party • If there is a cost increase for flight deviations, the difference is a personal expense. Any itinerary deviations to other destinations should be arranged personally not through Planning Your Trip Global Travel. » Flights will be booked to arrive in time for onsite registration with hotel and FedEx President’s Club Communications before attending the Welcome Dinner on Monday, September 26. Conference calls will be held to discuss the program overview and questions. Look for an Traditional Diet email with call details. The traditional diet is centered on simplicity, freshness and bold flavors made from rich » August 1: 8:00am and 4:00pm CDT ingredients. Mojo is a traditional flavoring of the Canary Islands. Dishes feature mixes of » August 2: 8:00am and 4:00pm CDT local seafood and meats, potatoes and garbanzo beans as well as Mediterranean grown fruits Passports, Visas and Photo Identification such as yellow canary bananas, mangoes, papayas, figs and avocados. Citizens of most EU member states, as well as Switzerland, can travel to the Canary Islands Climate with just their national identity card. UK nationals and all other nationalities must have a Tenerife enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other part of Spain and is known full valid passport. internationally as the island of the Eternal Spring. The average temperatures are highs of Check with your local consulate or the Spanish embassy for specific requirements. 26⁰C /79⁰F and lows of 19⁰C /67⁰F, with sea temperatures around 23⁰C /75⁰F. » Passport expiration date must be at least six months from the date of return travel. » Names on all travel documents and photo identification must match exactly. continued… 4 5 Time zone What to Pack Western European Summer Time (GMT/UTC +1h) » Driving License (required if you want to rent a car) » Photo ID (you may be asked for when paying by debit or credit card) » Evening Attire • Welcome Dinner - Sundress, jeans, shorts are acceptable • Gala - Black-tie optional • Final Night White Party - Pack your favorite white beach attire. Jeans and shorts are acceptable. » Hat/Visor FRIDAY SATURDAY » Jacket or wrap for chilly evenings 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 » Money belt - if you want to conceal your belongings 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 » Plug adapter for a 220V round two-pin plug 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 » Sunscreen Memphis Toronto São Paulo Tenerife Amsterdam Dubai Tokyo » Sunglasses 11AM 12PM 1PM 5PM 6PM 8PM 1AM Items Provided in Hotel Room: » Bathrobe and slippers » Hairdryer » Iron and Ironing Board Some of the fine-dining restaurants require long slacks, khakis, nice jeans and a collared shirt for men. Luggage To identify PC attendees’ luggage, please use the tags provided. continued… 6 7 Currency and Credit Cards Hotel Information The currency in Tenerife is the Euro (€). Currency can be exchanged at: Ritz-Carlton Abama » Airports » The hotel front desk (up to €100 per room) Carretera General, TF-47, km 9 » Most banks (by showing your passport) » ATM located in the Ritz-Carlton Abama Guia de Isora Tenerife, 38687 Spain All major credit and debit cards are accepted at The Ritz-Carlton Abama. Some vendors will +34 922 126 000 THE RITZ-CARLTON® ask to see ID when you offer to pay with a card, so please bear this in mind when shopping. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/spain/abama ABAMA Most taxis require cash for short distance rides. Pre and Post Hotel Stay Gratuities/Tips The FedEx “Run of House” room is offered at the group rate of €180 per night plus 7% VAT, When on your own no gratuities or tips are required, but in the event of good service 5 - 10% and includes breakfast in La Veranda restaurant. This rate is based on availability for up to is acceptable. three days pre and two days post program dates. Telephone Calls All additional costs will be personal expenses (ground transportation on non-program dates, The country code for the Canary Islands is 34. meals, activities, hotel room, incidental charges, difference in airline cost if applicable, etc.). » US Sales - International calling will be automatically enabled for FedEx provided mobile phones » Non-U.S. Sales - International service must be activated with your local support team » Personal cell phones - Check with your provider for service options and costs Upon arrival in Tenerife, phones should be turned off and restarted to ensure proper usage. Wi-Fi will be available at no cost on site at the hotel. Shipping A FedEx ship site will be available in the hotel on September 29 and 30. Information regarding hours, shipping supplies and package drop-off location will be available at the FedEx Hospitality Desk. Allow approximately 10-14 days for shipments to arrive at the destination address. A personal FedEx shipping account and the account number is required to the FedEx employee discount. If you do not have a personal FedEx account number, one can be requested at: http://sp.web.fedex.com/sites/eds/SitePages/Home.aspx. 8 9 Evening Events On Your Own Evenings Welcome Dinner You are on your own for dinner on Tuesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 29. A cash allowance for dinners will be given to you at registration. Ritz-Carlton Abama Main Pool Dining at The Ritz-Carlton Abama 7:00 - 10:00pm Restaurants at the hotel book several weeks in advance. To dine at one of the restaurants on Attire - Casual attire (shorts acceptable) property (listed below), make reservations now. Experience a Taste of Tenerife with culinary delights from the region accompanied by Guest Services Dining Reservations - State you are with the FedEx program customary dancing and entertainment. Available hours .....12:00pm - 8:00pm (GMT/UTC +1h) Gala Email [email protected] The Magma Centre Phone .............+34 922 126 531 6:00 - 10:00pm - Gala Restaurant Cuisine Hours Dress *Price 10:00pm - 12:00am (or later) - After Party El Mirador Specializing in locally sourced seafood 6:30 - 11:00pm Casual elegant €€ Attire - Formal attire, black tie optional Kabuki Michelin Star; Japanese fusion 7:00 - 11:00pm Formal elegant €€€ Join us for an unforgettable night to include a myriad of colors and culture.