hawaii trip information meeting thursday, september 8, 2011 6:30 pm xhs fine arts theatre
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HAWAII TRIP INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:30 pm XHS Fine Arts Theatre . BACKGROUND & TOUR COMPANY:. Xavier music ensembles travel every–other year (even years). 2010: The Bahamas 2008: San Francisco 2006: Disney World 2004: New York City - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
HAWAII TRIPINFORMATION MEETING
Thursday, September 8, 20116:30 pm
XHS Fine Arts Theatre
BACKGROUND & TOUR COMPANY: Xavier music ensembles travel every–other
year (even years). 2010: The Bahamas 2008: San Francisco 2006: Disney World 2004: New York City
The trip is NOT required, but is encouraged. This year, students will have the opportunity
to perform AND do service. We use a very reputable student travel
agency: Bob Rogers Travel.
DATES: For the most part, the trip will occur during
Spring Break 2012. The exact dates are:
Departure: Tuesday, April 10 Arrive Home: Monday, April 16
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: “HA” Breath of Life show Hard Rock Café Polynesian Cultural Center Self–guided tour of Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona
Memorial Self–guided tour of Pearl Harbor’s USS Missouri Hike – Diamond Head Crater Alii Kai Dinner Cruise with entertainment Visit to the beach Visit to the International Marketplace Authentic Hawaiian luau at Germaine’s Luau Excursion to the Chief’s Secret Island
PERFORMANCES & SERVICE: Each group will be performing in Hawaii at
the Polynesian Cultural Center and outside Pearl Harbor (near the USS Missouri). There may be additional performance and clinic
opportunities and these will be shared with you as soon as they are confirmed!
There will be half a day in Hawaii where we will have the opportunity to complete a service project together. Details about this project will be shared as they are confirmed.
WHAT THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air transportation via commercial airlines Chartered Motor Coach Transportation to/from XHS & Chicago O’Hare
International Airport $100.00 Per Person For Luggage/Equipment Fees on commercial flights Ground transportation in Hawaii Traditional fresh flower lei greeting Accommodations for five (5) nights at the Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel Five (5) daily buffet breakfasts at the Wailana Coffee House next to the
Doubletree Alana Waikiki Hotel One (1) box lunch at Pearl Harbor One (1) island BBQ lunch on the Chief’s Secret Island One (1) pizza party dinner at the hotel on the day of arrival One (1) dinner at the Hard Rock Café One (1) buffet dinner at the Gateway Restaurant Assistance with service project arrangements (details to be confirmed) Group travel video for each participant Local tour guide with the group throughout our entire stay in Hawaii
COSTS: PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 150–159
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 1,999.00/person (based on quad occupancy) $ 2,080.00/person (based on triple occupancy) $ 2,220.00/person (based on double occupancy) $ 2,635.00/person (based on single occupancy)
PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 140–149 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: $ 2,025.00/person (based on quad occupancy) $ 2,105.00/person (based on triple occupancy) $ 2,245.00/person (based on double occupancy) $ 2,660.00/person (based on single occupancy)
FRUIT SALE FUNDS: Fruit sale funds can be applied to the cost of
this trip. More information about the transfer process
will be forthcoming.
INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM: We have elected to utilize Bob Rogers Travel
Individual Payment System (IPS) to collect trip payments. Please pick–up a handout tonight in order to help you register for this trip.
PAYMENT TIMELINE: Registration Deadline: (must be done online)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Deposit due:
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 ($400.00 per traveler) 2nd payment due:
NOVEMBER 1, 2011 ($425.00 per traveler) 3rd payment due;
DECEMBER 1, 2011 ($425.00 per traveler) 4th payment due:
JANUARY 19, 2012 ($425.00 per traveler) Final payment due:
FEBRUARY 22, 2012 (remaining balance/$294.00 but subject to change)
QUESTIONS? Mr. John Popke, Choir Director
[email protected](920) 882.6917
Mrs. Kate Hardt, Band Director [email protected](920) 882.6915
Mr. Rob Lewis, Trip Account Manager [email protected]