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1375 E Woodfield Road #530 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (800) 323-6439 Fax (847) 619-0240 www.hemispheretravel.com HEMISPHERE EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PARTICIPANT TOUR PACKET: Dear Village School of Naples Participant: We are thrilled that you have decided to attend a tour with Hemisphere Educational Travel. We know that many fun and exciting adventures await you. Please be assured that we are experts in the field and have been sending students on educational tours since 1970. If you have any concerns leading up to your tour, please contact your Tour Leader or your Account Executive at Hemisphere Educational Travel. We hope you have a wonderful tour! Jack Golen- President DOCUMENT IN PACKET KEEP SIGN AND RETURN Tour Summary/Parent Letter X Sample Itinerary X Group Tour Participation Agreement X Tour Terms and Conditions/ Release Form X (send with payment) Medical Form X (send with payment) 1375 E Woodfield Road #530 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (800) 323-6439 Fax (847) 619-0240 www.hemispheretravel.com Village School of Naples Atlanta Tour Parent Letter Tuesday, April 23 –Friday, April 26, 2019 (4 Day, 3 Night, Air Tour) Please note that airfare is not currently available for your tour dates, therefore pricing is subject to change pending actual airfare costs. Transportation Included: Roundtrip airfare from Fort Myers, FL to Atlanta, GA. Deluxe motorcoach equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, lavatory, TVs for DVD player o Group will have exclusive use of motorcoach for duration of tour o Driver’s Hotel Accommodations, Meals, and Gratuities are included Lodging & Meals Included: 3 night hotel accommodations at a hotel similar to a Hampton Inn and Suites or Holiday Inn Express. o Based on Quadruple Occupancy, or 4 participants per room sharing 2 beds (single, double and triple occupancy are additional, pricing listed on agreement) 11 total meals included o 3 breakfasts (3-Continental Breakfasts at the hotel) o 4 lunches 3- Meal Vouchers, 1- $15 Meal Money Allowance) o 4 dinners (1- Mary Mac’s Tea Room,1- Dave & Buster’s, 2- $15.00 Meal Money Allowances) Destination Sites (all pending availability): Georgia Aquarium Sporting Event (Braves Game Pending Behind the Scenes CNN Atlanta Tour Schedule) The World of Coca-Cola Centennial Olympic Park History, Mystery and Mayhem Tour Stone Mountain Park Adventure Pass Guided Tour of Atlanta & MLK Fernbank Museum of Natural History Neighborhood and IMAX College Tour (Pending Availability) Dave & Buster’s Center for Civil and Human Rights Atlanta Zoo APEX Museum Other Components Included: Tour Director to meet and accompany group 24 hours/day for the duration of the tour All taxes and gratuities included All tour planning and coordinating Night security guard at the hotel hired specifically for your group (7 hours per night) Access to online payment services for individual participants Professional Tour Operator’s Liability Insurance and consumer protection policies for the duration of the tour Each participant will receive a Hemisphere drawstring backpack Each participant will receive a luggage tag and a lanyard containing 24 hour emergency contact information Hemisphere has active memberships in SYTA (Student and Youth Travel Association) ABA (American Bus Association) and NTA (National Tour Association), requiring a standard for financial stability and industry ethics. 1375 E. Woodfield Road; Suite 530 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Toll Free: 800-323-6439 Fax: 847-619-0240 www.hemispheretravel.com The Village School of Naples Atlanta Tour Continued SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1 Tuesday, April 23, 2019 8:00 AM Outbound Flight Roundtrip Airfare from Fort Myers to Atlanta (non-stop). Please note that carry on or checked baggage fees are not included in your tour. Deluxe Motorcoach Deluxe motorcoach equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, lavatory, and TVs and DVD player. Group will have exclusive use of the motorcoach for the duration of the tour. *Please note your motorcoach may or may not be equipped with Wi-Fi, and power outlets. If you require these features, please inform your Account Executive as we will attempt to accommodate your request. There may be an additional charge. 11:00 AM Georgia Aquarium As the world’s largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium features more animals than any other aquarium in more than eight million gallons of water. Through a path of more than sixty exhibits, the Aquarium tells a global water story, with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Cafe Aquaria Meal Voucher Cafe Aquaria Combo Meal Voucher: Choice of Hamburger, Hot Dog, Pizza Or Chicken Fingers. All meals include Goldfish Crackers, Apple and a Bottled Water. 2:00 PM Behind the Scenes CNN Atlanta Tour Journey into the heart of the world's news leader at Inside CNN Atlanta. This 55-minute behind-the-scenes tour shows you exactly what it takes to deliver the news available to over 2 billion people worldwide. 3:30 PM The World of Coca-Cola The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand! Taste over 60 different products from around the globe, experience our thrilling 4-D Theater (3D movie with moving seats), be amazed by a fully-functioning bottling line and take home a FREE 8-ounce bottle of Coca- Cola®, give our 7-foot-tall Coca-Cola® Polar Bear a big hug, and see the world's largest collection of Coke memorabilia. 5:00 PM Mary Mac's Tea Room- Midtown Menu Mary Mac’s Tea Room doors first opened in 1945 when Mary McKinsey decided to use her good Southern cooking to make money in the tough post-World War II days. In those days, a woman couldn’t just open up a restaurant, so many female proprietors used the more genteel Southern name of “Tea Room.” The menu includes: Mixed Green Salad, Choice of Entree Chosen upon arrival, Choice of 3 side dishes chosen before arrival, Dessert chosen before arrival and assorted Breads, Tea, Punch, and Soda. *PLEASE NOTE: Group reservations are not available on Sundays. 7:30 PM Historic Oakland Foundation- History, Mystery and Mayhem Tour As Atlanta’s oldest cultural site, Historic Oakland Cemetery offers a window into the city’s rich and fascinating history. Oakland is the final resting place for more than 70,000 souls, including many Atlanta founders and noted citizens of Georgia. Depart for the Hotel Atlanta Area Hotel Accommodations at a hotel similar to a Hampton Inn and Suites or Holiday Inn Express. Please note that we do not hold 1375 E. Woodfield Road; Suite 530 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Toll Free: 800-323-6439 Fax: 847-619-0240 www.hemispheretravel.com The Village School of Naples Atlanta Tour Continued SAMPLE ITINERARY hotel space for a group without a tour commitment; therefore, tour pricing is subject to change in the event that availability changes at the hotel. 10:00 PM Private Overnight Hotel Security for 7 Hours Private Security Guard to sit on the floor the group occupies from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. DAY 2 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:00 AM Breakfast- Continental Breakfast at the Hotel Deluxe Continental Breakfast may include the following: breakfast breads (bagels, english muffins, toast), breakfast pastries, cold cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, muffins, etc. Milk, juice, coffee and tea also available. Continental spreads may vary depending on location. 9:00 AM Guided Tour of Atlanta & MLK Neighborhood The guided tour includes: Atlanta city tour and a tour of the MLK sites on Auburn Street. The Varsity- Meal Voucher B The World's Largest Drive-in sits on more then two acres and can accommodate 600 cars and over eight hundred people inside! This is where the now famous cry of The Varsity started "what'll Ya Have". Each person will receive a voucher which includes: 1 Sandwich item from either the Hot Dog Menu, Hamburger Menu or the Sandwiches Menu, choice of an Onion Ring or French Fry, choice of Soft Drink or Frosted Orange/Shake. 1:00 PM College Tour (Pending Availability) Georgia Tech or similar. 3:00 PM Center for Civil and Human Rights The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. Exhibits at the center include "Voice to the Voiceless: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection", "Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil RIghts Movement", and "Spark of Conviction: The Global Human Rights Movement." *PLEASE NOTE: This site is closed on Mondays. 7:00 PM Sporting Event- Ticket Allowance Braves baseball game, pending schedule Dinner- $15 of Meal Money Included At the Braves game 10:00 PM Private Overnight Hotel Security for 7 Hours Private Security Guard to sit on the floor the group occupies from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Return to the Hotel 1375 E. Woodfield Road; Suite 530 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Toll Free: 800-323-6439 Fax: 847-619-0240 www.hemispheretravel.com The Village School of Naples Atlanta Tour Continued SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 3 Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:00 AM Breakfast- Continental Breakfast at the Hotel Deluxe Continental Breakfast may include the following: breakfast breads (bagels, english muffins, toast), breakfast pastries, cold cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, muffins, etc. Milk, juice, coffee and tea also available. Continental spreads may vary depending on location. Centennial Olympic Park Check out all the features and amenities the Park has to offer! Whether you want to cool off in the Fountain of Rings, spend some time on the playgrounds, learn more about the Park's history at the Visitor Center, or just take a stroll among the relaxing water features. This is the park to visit! 10:30 AM Stone Mountain Park Historic Sqaure Pass Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area.