Explorica: North American Catalog (Spring 2018)

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Matt Wertz CEO, Explorica

Dear traveler, Thousands of teachers come to Explorica every year because they want to give their students incredible experiences at a great price. Once they see their students’ eyes light up, experiencing firsthand what they’ve learned in class, teachers know they’ve made the right choice.

But teachers stay with us because we provide so much more than a great and affordable tour: We form a strong relationship with every teacher we work with, from the planning stages to the safe return back home. We provide one-on-one assistance to help teachers choose and customize their trip and we prepare them for what to expect on tour with our webinars and training. What’s more, our rewards system allows teachers to earn free travel and other incredible perks more easily than any other company, providing the most generous rewards in the industry.

It should come as no surprise, then, that 97% of our teachers say they’re happy with Explorica. They know that they can rely on our greatest asset: our people. They know that they can depend on us to meet their changing needs, continuously introducing more offerings.

Explorica is with you for the long term, giving you and your students the best, most unforgettable experiences year after year. We look forward to helping you make your travel dreams a reality.

Your partner in travel,

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

A proven process: Step-by-step support We’ve been helping teachers lead incredible tours for decades, so we’ve got it down to a science. And we’re by your side, providing guidance and support, every step of the way.

We help you choose.

My Explorica tour was well-managed from start to finish. From the moment we arrived in the airport until the moment we departed, the Tour Director, bus driver, local guides and hotel staff provided a top-notch experience for my group.”

We give you an expert travel consultant to help you choose (or build) your perfect tour. You get the ability to change anything you want, and see instant pricing.

We help you recruit.

We make a web page for your tour, then send you beautiful posters, invitations and more to give to your students and their parents. They sign up online.

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We prepare you.

We give you webinars and an extensive network of experienced Explorica trip leaders, who provide field-tested tips and advice about the tour you’re taking.

We deliver an exceptional experience.

We meet you at the start of your tour and take it from there, guiding your group, managing logistics and bringing the destinations to life. You relax and enjoy the trip with your students!

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Quality tour components When it comes to travel, the details matter. Explorica gives you more for your dollar, and we make it easy to customize your tour — or design a new one from scratch.

Round-trip transportation

Overnight hotel security

We only work with the most reliable major airlines and transportation providers to ensure that all of our tours arrive safely and on time.

We believe you deserve a good night’s sleep. With Explorica, you can rest easy knowing that your very own security guard is sitting in your hotel hallway making sure that your students are safe and in their rooms, all night long.

Accommodations We guarantee top-quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, and all Explorica hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms.

You can also upgrade for more amenities, for a night or for your entire trip.

Full-time services of a professional tour director Our top-rated professional tour directors are by your side every step of the way from arrival to departure, managing every aspect of your tour.

On-tour transportation

Breakfast and dinner daily You and your students will fuel up for your adventures with hearty breakfasts and filling, regionally authentic dinners.

You can also upgrade meals for a special dining experience, add lunch, or remove a meal altogether for more freedom of choice.

All excursions and guided sightseeing tours

My team is here to make it fast and easy to plan a tour. Whether you’re a first-timer opting for a pre-set itinerary, or an experienced program leader designing a tour from scratch, we handle all the details.

We have tools to get you an immediate price quote while you’re on the phone, and unlimited options to create your perfect tour.”

–Nicole Kisner, Explorica Program Consultant

You’ll see more — and learn more — than you ever thought possible thanks to our professional, local guides who know our destinations inside and out.

You can also customize your experience by adding or removing days or activities from your tour.

We provide all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Safety and security Safety is our first priority, and our record proves it. We provide total peace of mind for you, your students and your school.

“I take the responsibility of traveling with other people’s children very seriously, and I would never consider doing so without the Explorica team. With their organization, planning and safety measures, I am confident that the students are as protected as possible, and I can focus on supporting them to get the most out of this great opportunity.”

–Colleen, school principal

Trusted experience

Total travel protection

Explorica takes every possible precaution to ensure the safety of you and your group.

We have been organizing safe and reliable tours across the globe for more than 15 years, and have cultivated the knowledge and resources to be an industry leader in student travel safety.

No one wants to think about canceling their trip, but sometimes life happens. Our two trusted travel protection plans offer a cash refund — not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.

Proactive risk management Safety protocols are built into every aspect of our operations. From rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continuous safety trainings conducted by veteran risk management professionals, we take the utmost care to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all participants.

Constant vigilance Our Vice President of Risk Management, supported by our dedicated team of risk management professionals, continually assesses all travel destinations and situations. We also partner with iJet, a leading security and risk management organization, for additional assistance monitoring and evaluating conditions.

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›› Explorica Travel Protection Plan

Our standard plan covers common mishaps like misplaced tickets or passport, lost luggage, sickness or injury during the tour, and more. And if you have to cancel your tour due to a covered reason, you will receive a full refund.

›› Travel Protection Plan PLUS Our exclusive, upgraded plan adds to the standard plan, providing the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a cash refund. This is the only “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry.

And, as a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), travelers’ investments with Explorica are protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Unparalleled on-tour support We’re by your side every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance.

Expert tour directors Explorica tour directors live and work in the cities our tours visit, and are thoroughly trained to handle any situation that may arise. They will advise you and your students on how to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your belongings at all times, while helping you see and experience the best each city has to offer.

All our professional tour directors are first aid certified, and are required to attend trainings each year of service.

Overnight hotel security We provide a professional security guard to ensure your students are safe and in their rooms all night long.

24/7 emergency support We operate a dedicated, 24/7 emergency contact line to assist you with any problem, anywhere, at any time.

Daily tour updates Our exclusive online Tour Diaries enable friends and family to check on their loved one and follow the group’s progress. These private trip logs are posted daily by the group’s tour director.

Comprehensive liability coverage When you travel with Explorica, your tour is backed by our $50 million liability policy protecting third parties such as your school and school board. Your academic organization can rest assured that they are protected with Explorica.

Explorica made taking 39 teens into Boston safe, informative and fun. With this tour company, you don’t have to worry — everything is well coordinated and safe.”

–Melissa, English teacher

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Industry leadership Explorica is a founding member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), and is a long-standing, active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the National Tour Association (NTA), the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) and other trusted industry associations.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Price accessibility We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world, so we provide a variety of resources to help you help more of your students travel.

–Gina, Spanish teacher

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Guaranteed best value

Monthly payment plans

We guarantee the best value in educational travel — and if you happen to find a better price for the same quality components, we’ll beat it.

Our easy, automated plans allow students to spread out their payments over the months leading up to their tour. As low as $31/month for domestic tours, this convenient feature helps more of your students afford to travel.

Scholarship funds We offer scholarship opportunities throughout the year to further lower the tour fee for your students. We award over $4 million in funds each year. Call for current opportunities.

Personal fundraising pages We give every student their own page on explorica.com, empowering them to easily raise significant funds using their favorite social platforms.

Flexible chaperone ratio Our guaranteed best prices are based on the industry standard of one free spot for a chaperone for every 10 paying participants. However, if you decide you don’t need that many chaperones, we let you adjust the ratio to whatever you’d like, and we’ll lower your students’ tour fee accordingly — an option no other company offers.

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When I reflect on everything our group did in just one week and what my students paid for their trip, I can honestly say it was an amazing deal. For my students, this was a trip of a lifetime, and worth every penny.”

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Program leader rewards We appreciate the impact teachers make on young lives every day, and we acknowledge your efforts with the most generous, most flexible rewards program in the industry.

Incredible rewards Each student you enroll earns you Travel Points, a flexible currency you can redeem for rewards. And no one gives you more redemption options than Explorica. We even let you convert your points into student scholarship funds for your tour — something you won’t find anywhere else.

Redeem your Travel Points for: ›› Cash ›› Tour upgrades

Generous bonuses Referral bonuses Refer a friend or colleague, and when they travel with us, you’ll receive a $1,000 referral bonus!

Big group bonuses Recruit more than 25 travelers for your tour, and we’ll reward your hard work with a big group bonus of up to $4,000!

›› Gift cards

Loyalty bonuses

›› Electronics

Lead two or more trips with Explorica and we’ll thank you with a generous loyalty bonus that grows with each trip you lead.

›› Travel ›› Student scholarship funds

–Pamela, art teacher

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We let you redeem point rewards for cash, or convert cash stipends into points. It’s your choice.

Redeem competitor points If you’ve earned points with another company, we’ll honor a transfer of up to 1,000 points.

And of course, you can still use those points at the other company.

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Turn free spots into points When you’re setting up your tour we let you decide how many free spots you want for chaperones.

If you opt for less than the standard ratio of one free spot for every 10 paying participants, we give you a stipend for the unused spots. You can take the stipend as a tour fee reduction, cash, or convert it to points and redeem for rewards.

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One of the advantages of traveling with Explorica is qualifying for their excellent teacher conventions.

Not only do you have the opportunity to visit absolutely marvelous places, but you get to meet teachers from all over the continent to talk about their travel experiences.”

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Northeastern U.S. Discover the rich history of some of the oldest and most influential cities in the United States.

Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston. See where the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Pay tribute at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. You don’t have to go far to give your students the experience of a lifetime.

Lexington & Concord Boston

New York Hershey Lancaster Gettysburg

Washington, D.C.

Williamsburg

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Philadelphia

Salem Plymouth

Boston, NYC, Philly & Washington, D.C. Day 1 Hello Boston

›› Meet your tour director ›› Freedom Trail walking tour: Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Boston Common, Old State House

›› Featured meal: dinner at Faneuil Hall Day 2 Salem

›› Boston Duck Boat guided sightseeing tour ›› Salem walking tour: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point

›› Salem Witch Museum visit ›› Optional evening ghost tour Day 3 Boston to New York

›› Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central

›› Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 4 Downtown New York

›› Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty ›› Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Little Italy, Chinatown

›› Optional Broadway show

Day 5 New York to Washington, D.C.

›› Philadelphia excursion: Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Center visit, Ben Franklin’s grave, Elfreth’s Alley, Friendship Meeting House

Day 6 Washington, D.C. landmarks

›› U.S. Capitol guided tour ›› Supreme Court visit ›› Mount Vernon excursion ›› Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial ›› Washington, D.C. sightseeing: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, National Mall, Washington Monument

›› White House photo stop Day 7 Washington, D.C.

›› National Archives visit ›› Smithsonian Museums visit: Options include the Air and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, Museum of American History, Portrait Gallery, Museum of the American Indian, American Art Museum

Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension (Days 7–8)

Highlights: Holocaust Museum and Ford’s Theatre.

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The great thing about visiting Boston, NYC, Philly and D.C. is the variety of culture, life and history our students get to experience. We heard from every one of our students how the tour brings to life what most of them have only seen in books and TV.” –Jason, social studies teacher

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Washington, D.C. Day 1 Hello Washington

›› Meet your tour director ›› White House photo stop ›› Washington, D.C. evening guided

sightseeing tour: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin, Washington Monument

Day 2 Washington, D.C. landmarks

›› Mount Vernon excursion ›› Guided tour of U.S. Capitol ›› Holocaust Museum visit ›› Supreme Court visit ›› Optional evening ghost tour

Day 3 Washington, D.C.

›› Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

›› Smithsonian Museums visit: Options include

the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension

›› National Archives visit ›› Ford’s Theatre visit

Day 4 Washington, D.C.

›› International Spy Museum visit ››Travel home

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The tour around Mount Vernon fascinated my students. They enjoyed walking around the grounds, going through the house, and talking to the staff on the grounds.”

–Beth, middle school teacher

More tours to Washington, D.C. Gettysburg & Washington, D.C. explorica.com/gtw

Visit the battlefield that inspired Lincoln’s famous address, and get an extra dose of Civil War history with visits to Arlington National Cemetery, Ford’s Theatre and more historical landmarks.

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Follow in the footsteps of the nation’s leaders in Washington, D.C. Travel to the capital of the United States to uncover the nation’s past. Learn about the history, politics and people of our great nation while taking in the beauty of Washington’s monumentstudded cityscape.

Customize your tour

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Travel back to a time when the United States was just 13 colonies with visits to historic sites in Williamsburg, Mount Vernon and the first permanent settlement in the U.S., Jamestown.

›› Frederick Douglass House ›› Lincoln’s Cottage visit ›› African-American Civil War Museum ›› Library of Congress ›› Embassy Row ›› Institute of Peace workshop ›› Newseum ›› National Zoo ›› Shear Madness show at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts ›› Potomac River Cruise ›› National Cathedral tour

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New York City

Landmarks of Manhattan Day 1 Hello New York

›› Meet your tour director ›› Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal ›› Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Day 2 Downtown New York

›› Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty ›› Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour:

Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Little Italy, Chinatown ›› Optional Broadway show

Day 3 Uptown New York

›› Radio City Music Hall guided visit ›› Metropolitan Museum of Art visit ›› Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theater ›› Madison & Park Avenues ›› Broadway show

Day 4 New York City

›› American Museum of Natural History visit

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Popular extension (Days 4–5) Highlights: MoMA visit and United Nations visit.

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The students had many moments when they ‘got it.’ One that stands out would be when we visited the top of the Empire State Building. The magnitude and magnificence of the city cannot be ignored when you’re at that height!”

–Dan, history teacher

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Step off the beaten path and get an authentic feel for New York with visits to Prospect Park, Coney Island, the High Line and more.

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Experience the culture, excitement and glamor of New York City. Walk through the glittering streets of Times Square, watch an awardwinning Broadway show and take in the city from the top of the Empire State Building.

Enjoy all the art and iconic landmarks this world-class metropolis has to offer on any of our New York City tours.

Customize your tour

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Jump into the rich art world of New York City with visits to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, a Broadway workshop, Radio City Music Hall and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Experience the city like a local, staying in the heart of New York City and taking public transportation to popular attractions like Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park.

›› Whitney Museum of American Art ›› Frick Collection ›› Apollo Theater tour ›› Broadway workshop ›› Carnegie Hall tour ›› Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ›› Guggenheim Museum ›› 9/11 Memorial Museum ›› One World Observatory ›› Baseball game ›› Chelsea High Line ›› Yankee Stadium tour ›› Lower East Side Tenement Museum ›› Top of the Rock ›› Brooklyn Bridge ›› NYC food truck tour

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Boston

Colonial History Day 1 Hello Boston

›› Meet your tour director ›› Boston city walk: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden

›› Prudential Building Skywalk Observatory visit Day 2 Concord, Lexington & Salem

›› Concord & Lexington guided sightseeing tour ›› Salem Witch Museum visit ›› Optional Salem ghost tour

Day 3 Plimoth Plantation

›› Freedom Trail character walking tour ›› Plimoth Plantation excursion and Mayflower visit

›› Pilgrim-themed dinner Day 4 Goodbye Boston

›› Boston Tea Party Museum visit ›› USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides” ››Travel home

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Shear Madness show Fenway Park tour New England Aquarium Museum of Science Harvard visit Duck Boat tour

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The Tea Party Museum really allowed my students to be involved in the history of Boston in a realistic way — they really enjoyed it!”

–Cathy, English teacher

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Philadelphia Day 1 Hello Philadelphia

›› Meet your tour director ›› Philadelphia city walk: Washington Square District, historic waterfront, Old City Cultural District

Day 2 Philadelphia

›› Philadelphia guided sightseeing tour:

Ben Franklin’s grave, Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Center visit, Elfreth’s Alley, Friendship Meeting House ›› Betsy Ross House visit ›› National Constitution Center visit

Day 3 Philadelphia and beyond

›› Franklin Institute Science Museum visit

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Popular extension

››Travel to Lancaster ›› Amish homestead visit ›› Buggy ride ›› Pennsylvania Dutch-style dinner

Day 4 Hershey

›› Hershey excursion: Hershey’s Chocolate World visit, Hersheypark visit

Day 5 Goodbye Lancaster

››Travel to Philadelphia ››Travel home

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Museum of Fine Arts African-American Museum One Liberty Observation Deck Museum of the American Revolution ›› Evening ghost tour

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This is my favorite tour to include the extension on — it’s such a great contrast.

The students spend three days experiencing a big city, then get to see traditional Amish living. And it’s always fun to end a trip at Hershey Park!”

– Tommy Troschuetz, Explorica Program Consultant

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Other exciting U.S. destinations From sea to shining sea, Explorica will take you there. Choose from 40 ready-made North American tours, or give us a call and tell us where you want to go. Our experienced program consultants will help you build the trip of a lifetime. explorica.com/northamerica

Boston Chicago Sacramento San Francisco

Philadelphia

New York

Washington, D.C.

Las Vegas Los Angeles

Atlanta

San Diego

Savannah San Antonio

New Orleans

Orlando Miami

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New Orleans Day 1 Bonjour New Orleans

›› Meet your tour director ›› New Orleans city walk: French Quarter,

Warehouse Arts District, Garden District, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral ›› Audubon Zoo visit

Day 2 New Orleans landmarks

›› Mardi Gras World visit ›› French Market visit ›› Audubon Aquarium of the Americas visit ›› Riverwalk, the scenic riverside marketplace ›› Evening Mississippi Riverboat dinner and jazz cruise

Day 3 Plantations & Bayou Country

›› Bayou country plantations excursion ›› Swamp tour

Day 4 New Orleans

›› St. Charles Avenue ›› Lafayette Cemetery visit

Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension Day 4 Make a Difference

›› New Orleans half-day volunteer program ›› Barataria Preserve visit

Day 5 Goodbye New Orleans

›› St. Charles Avenue ››Travel home

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The river boat cruise and dinner were amazing. Our students got to experience true Louisiana food and listen to wonderful jazz music. They really loved it.”

–Kristine, school principal

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Los Angeles & San Francisco

with optional Yosemite extension Day 1 Hello Los Angeles

›› Meet your tour director ›› Santa Monica Beach visit ›› Getty Museum visit

Day 2 Los Angeles landmarks

›› Hollywood Boulevard guided walking tour:

Walk of Fame, Babylon Court, Mann’s Chinese Theater, El Capitan Theater, Egyptian Theater, Pantages Theater, Capitol Records Tower ›› Optional Universal Studios visit

Day 3 Los Angeles to Central Coast

››Travel north along Pacific coast ›› Hearst Castle visit ›› Photo stops along breathtaking coastline of Big Sur

Day 4 Central Coast to San Francisco

›› Monterey tour director-led sightseeing: Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, Larkin House, Del Monte Beach ›› Optional Monterey Aquarium visit ›› Stanford University visit ››Travel to San Francisco

Day 5 San Francisco landmarks

›› San Francisco guided sightseeing tour:

Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, Ghirardelli Square, Union Square, Nob Hill, Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill ›› Fisherman’s Wharf ›› Golden Gate National Park ›› Alcatraz Island excursion via ferry ›› Cable car ride ›› Optional Giants baseball game

Day 6 Golden Gate Bridge & Marin County

›› Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge ›› Bay Model Visitor Center guided visit ›› Point Reyes National Seashore excursion

Day 7 End tour Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension (Days 7–9)

Highlights: Yosemite National Park.

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Explorica is always top notch.

They work hard to make sure you have a knowledgeable, friendly and fun guide, as well as to provide all the accommodations and activities that make you feel as if you got more than your money’s worth!”

–Jana, theater teacher

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Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks Day 1 Hello Las Vegas

›› Meet your tour director ›› Lost City Museum visit ››Travel to Utah

Day 2 Zion National Park

›› Zion Human History Museum guided visit ›› Zion National Park hike ›› Picnic lunch ›› Virgin River hike

Day 3 Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon

››Travel to the Grand Canyon via Bryce Canyon ›› Bryce Canyon National Park orientation ›› Bryce Canyon hike

Day 4 Grand Canyon

›› Grand Canyon Visitor Center visit ›› Grand Canyon South Rim hike ›› Picnic lunch

Day 5 Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

››Travel to Las Vegas ›› Hoover Dam guided tour ›› Optional theater performance

Day 6 Las Vegas Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension

›› Colorado River rafting excursion ›› Dinner

Day 7 End tour

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Once you travel with Explorica, you will never want to travel with any other company. It is the best company in educational travel.”

–Steve, social studies teacher

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Alaska Day 1 Hello Fairbanks

›› Meet your tour director ›› Fairbanks city walk: Old Fairbanks,

Courthouse Square, Golden Heart Plaza, Clay Street Cemetery

Day 2 Fairbanks to Denali

›› Riverboat Discovery cruise ››Travel to Denali National Park

Day 3 Denali National Park

›› Denali National Park guided sightseeing tour: Toklat shuttle, dog sled kennels, wildlife viewing

Day 4 Denali to Anchorage via Talkeetna

››Travel to Talkeetna ›› Talkeetna city walk: Fairview Inn,

Talkeetna River sandbar overlook, Talkeetna Ranger Station ››Travel to Anchorage on the Denali Goldstar Train

Day 5 Anchorage’s glaciers

›› Glacier cruise

Day 6 End tour

›› Fly home

Day 7 Return home

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Our students were amazed with the sheer beauty of Alaska. Not only were we able to explore the vast nature around us, but we interacted with locals, learned of native customs and cultures, and found a deeper appreciation for the environment. This experience will stay with my students for the rest of their lives.”

–Walter, English teacher

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Hawaii Day 1 Aloha Honolulu

›› Meet your tour director ›› Lei greeting

Day 2 Honolulu landmarks

›› Honolulu tour director-led sightseeing:

King Street, King Kamehameha statue, Iolani Palace visit, Honolulu Hale, Kawaiahao Church, Aliiolani Hale, Punchbowl National Cemetery ›› Pearl Harbor excursion: USS Arizona Memorial visit, USS Bowfin, USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center visit

Day 3 Around Honolulu

›› Free time at the beach ›› Bishop Museum visit ›› Diamond Head hike ›› Nu‘uanu Pali lookout

Day 4 North Shore

›› Dole Plantation visit ›› Polynesian Cultural Center excursion:

Polynesian Cultural Center visit, Canoe Parade, Ha: Breath of Life performance, evening luau

Day 5 Hawaii Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension

›› Fly to Big Island ›› Akaka Falls State Park visit ›› Imiloa Astronomy Center visit

Day 6 Big Island

›› Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visit ››Travel to Kona via the Mamalahoa Highway ›› Punalu’u Black Sand Beach visit

Day 7 End tour

›› Free time at the beach ›› Fly home

Day 8 Arrive home

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On the final day of the tour, we took paddle boards out into the ocean. The next thing we knew, two pods of dolphins were swimming around us. It was indescribable! My students’ love of the ocean and the earth will be forever altered!”

–Amanda, guidance counselor

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Chicago Day 1 Hello Chicago

›› Meet your tour director ›› Chicago city walk: Lake Michigan, Michigan

Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, “Cloud Gate” sculpture & Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain ›› Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) visit

Day 2 Chicago landmarks

›› Lincoln Park Zoo & Observatory visit ›› North Avenue Beach ›› Wrigley Field guided visit ›› Adler Planetarium visit ›› Navy Pier visit

Day 3 Chicago sites

›› Museum of Science & Industry visit

Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension Day 3 Chicago sites

›› Art Institute of Chicago visit ›› Seadog River & Lake architecture tour

Day 4 End tour

›› Museum of Science & Industry visit ››Travel home

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I was very pleased with the experience from Explorica.

I have traveled with other companies and felt Explorica was very concerned with making sure my group had the best experience possible.”

–Kenny, history teacher

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Puerto Rico We are currently accepting bookings for this tour in 2019. Ask us about volunteer opportunities.

Day 1 Hola San Juan

›› Meet your tour director ›› San Juan city walk: Casa Blanca, La Muralla, La Fortaleza

Day 2 San Juan landmarks

›› San Juan guided sightseeing: Antiguo Casino, Convento de Santo Tomás, Iglésia San Jose, Catedral de San Juan, El Castillo San Cristobal visit, El Castillo del Morro guided visit, San Juan Museum visit, El Capitolio visit ›› San Juan Botanical Gardens visit

Day 3 Fajardo

›› Las Cabezas Nature Center visit ›› Free time at Seven Seas beach ›› Optional Bioluminescent Bay excursion

Day 4 Secluded Island adventure

›› Island excursion & snorkel trip

Day 5 Puerto Rico

›› Free time

Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension Day 5 Ponce

›› Camuy Caves guided excursion ››Travel to Ponce ›› Ponce tour director-led sightseeing: Parque de Bombas, Lions Fountain, Ponce Cathedral, Casa Alcaldia ››Taino Ceremonial Park visit

Day 6 End tour

››Travel to San Juan ››Travel home

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The architecture of old San Juan was just breathtaking. My students truly loved old San Juan and the tour of Castillo De San Juan Felipe Del Morro.

We all really enjoyed learning about its history and seeing the beautiful Spanish Colonial buildings.”

–Julie, Spanish teacher

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Canada Learn about our not-so-distant North American neighbor and immerse your students in French, English and Aboriginal Canadian history and tradition.

Experience Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, Banff National Park, and many other iconic Canadian landmarks.

Edmonton Calgary

Quebéc City Ottawa

Halifax Montréal

Toronto Niagara Falls

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Québec & Montréal Day 1 Bonjour Québec

›› Meet your tour director ›› Québec city walk: Dufferin Terrace, Old Québec & Château Frontenac

›› Featured meal: crêperie dinner Day 2 Québec City landmarks

›› Québec sightseeing: L’Escalier casse-cou

(breakneck steps), Place Royale, NotreDame-des-Victoires, Rue Saint-Jean ›› Musée du Fort visit ›› Plains of Abraham battlefield re-enactment ›› Featured meal: sugar shack excursion

Day 3 Québec to Montréal

›› Beaupré Coast panoramic tour ›› Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré guided tour ›› Montmorency Falls visit ›› Village des Hurons visit ›› Montréal sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Center, Mont Royal

Day 4 Montréal landmarks

›› Notre-Dame Basilica visit ›› Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology guided visit

›› Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal ›› Olympic Park Tower Observatory ›› Montréal Science Centre visit Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension (Days 5-8)

Highlights: Ottawa — Peace Tower, Embassy Row, Parliament Buildings & Changing of the Guard, Byward Market visit, Crime and Punishment Jail tour, Rideau Canal guided bike tour, National Gallery visit. Toronto — Yonge Street, CN Tower visit, Niagara Falls excursion including sightseeing tour and cruise.

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In Québec, my students were immersed in a culture speaking a totally different language. I felt that they really understood how grand this world truly is and how diverse we all are as inhabitants.”

–Christine, high school teacher

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Québec: Carnaval Day 1 Bonjour Québec

›› Travel to Québec City ›› Québec city walk: Dufferin Terrace, Old Québec & Château Frontenac

›› Glissades on the Dufferin Terrace Day 2 Québec City Carnaval

›› Carnaval celebration ›› Musée du Fort visit ›› Village des Sports winter sport amusement park visit

Day 3 Québec City winter

›› Dog sledding ›› Ice Hotel guided tour ›› Featured meal: dinner and traditional entertainment at a sugar shack

Day 4 End tour

›› Free time in Québec City

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The Musée du Fort and battlefield reenactment really make the history of Québec City accessible, interesting and vivid for the students.”

–Joshua, French teacher

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Western Canada Adventure Day 1 Hello Edmonton

›› Meet your tour director ›› Edmonton tour director-led sightseeing: Churchill Square, City Hall, 4th Street Promenade, Rutherford House, River Valley Parks

Day 2 Edmonton to Jasper

››Travel to Jasper ››Jasper National Park visit

Day 3 Jasper

›› Glacier adventure excursion: Athabasca

Glacier Snowcoach ride, Columbia Icefields visit, Glacier Skywalk ›› Optional Maligne Lake cruise

Day 4 Jasper to Banff

››Travel to Banff via Icefields Parkway ›› Free time at Lake Louise ›› Sulphur Mountain Gondola ride

Day 5 Banff landmarks

››Johnston Canyon guided hike ›› Cave and Basin National Historic Site visit ›› Optional Bow River horseback ride

Day 6 Banff to Calgary

››Travel to Calgary ›› Boundary Ranch visit ›› Calgary tour director-led sightseeing:

Stephen Avenue Mall, Bow River Pathway, Olympic Plaza, Devonian Gardens

Day 7 Calgary Travel home, or start extension.

Popular extension

›› Drumheller excursion: Atlas Coal Mine visit, Royal Tyrell Museum visit, Drumheller hoodoos

Day 8 Calgary landmarks

›› Calgary Tower visit ›› Heritage Park Historical Village visit

Day 9 End tour

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This was my seventh trip with Explorica, and this itinerary was actually my favorite I’ve ever done.

I think everyone should do this tour! The tour director was the best guide I’ve ever had.”

–Christine, math and science teacher

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WHERE WE TRAVEL

Show your students the world with Explorica If you love our North American tours, wait until you see where else we can take you. With tours to more than 75 countries, Explorica can help you bring your lessons to life on an international immersion adventure. You’ll travel free, and your students will get the guaranteed best prices in educational travel.

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Spain & Portugal

explorica.com/spain-portugal Madrid & Andalusia. . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/MAA Madrid & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAB Barcelona, Madrid & Andalusia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMA Spanish Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPH Madrid & Southern Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSS Insider’s Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISP Madrid & the Costa del Sol Highlights. . . . . . . . . MCH Northern Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSP Spain & Morocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAM Madrid & the Costa del Sol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCS Spain & Portugal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAP Best of Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOS Lisbon & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAS Spanish Studies in Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOC Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCN Madrid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAD Madrid, Mallorca & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MMB Northern Spain Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSH

France

explorica.com/france Paris, City of Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/PCL Insider’s Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPA Paris & the Loire Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLV Paris, Brittany & Normandy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PBN Paris & the Côte d’Azur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA Paris, Provence & the Côte d’Azur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPC French Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRH Paris & the South of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSF French Studies in France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOC Best of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOF Paris Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAR Taste of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCT

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Italy, Greece & Turkey

explorica.com/italy-greece Italian Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/ITE Best of Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOI Rome & Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAF Rome, Florence & Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RFV Rome, Venice & Tuscany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RVT Rome, Città Eterna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCE Insider’s Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IIT Rome & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRAG Florence, Rome & Athens Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRA Italy & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAG Athens & the Aegean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATA Best of Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOG Croatia, Ljubljana & Venice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRO Turkey & Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRG Athens, Florence & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AFR Athens, Istanbul & the Aegean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIA Italy & Greece in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IGD Rome & the South of Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RST Northern Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIT Taste of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOI Rome, Sicily & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RSG Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRK Rome & Sicily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTS

Britain & Ireland explorica.com/uk-ireland

London Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/LTH New York City & London Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYL Ireland, Wales & England. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IWE Best of Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRL Scotland & Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI London, the Countryside & Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . POT London Soccer Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LSE Scotland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCO Best of the British Isles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BBI London, Dublin & Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LDE

English Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENH London Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LON Scotland & England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAS Dublin & the United Kingdom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUK London, York & Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTE Insider’s London. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ILD

Central Europe

explorica.com/centraleurope Germany, Switzerland & Italy. . . . explorica.com/GSI Germany, Switzerland & Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GSA Central European Cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEC Berlin, Prague & Munich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BPM Budapest, Vienna, Prague & Munich. . . . . . . . . . BVM Germany: West & East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GWE Central European History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEH Munich Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MUC Switzerland, Bavaria & Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SBA Bavaria In Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BID Northern Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGM Swiss Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWH

European Combinations

explorica.com/eurocombos London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/LAP London, Paris & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPR France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAI Paris & Rome Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPR Switzerland & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWP Paris, Venice, Florence & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PVR The Art of France & Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ART Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAB London, Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPS Paris, the Côte d’Azur & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Paris, Provence & Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB Spain & Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAF Italy, France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFI Spain, Italy & Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIG

Latin America & The Caribbean explorica.com/latinamerica

Italy & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAS London, Paris & the Alps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPA France, Switzerland, Austria & Germany. . . . . . . . FSG Battlefields of Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB European Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EUH The Art of France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARS Barcelona, France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BFI Côte d’Azur, Florence & Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CFR London & France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAF Paris, the South of France & Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSI Paris, Biarritz & Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PBB France & Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRG Paris, Milan & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PMR Paris, Switzerland & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSY Prague, Vienna & Venice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PVV Italy, Austria & Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GAI London, France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LFI London, France & Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LFS Math & Science: London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAT London, Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPS London, Paris & the Côte d’Azur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPC London, Paris, Switzerland & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPI London, Paris, Italy & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPG London, Paris & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPY Dublin, London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLP London, Paris & Madrid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLM London, Paris & Berlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPN London & Amsterdam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAM Madrid, Paris & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPR Madrid, Barcelona & Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MBR Madrid & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAP Germany, France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GFS Amsterdam & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AAP Benelux, Paris & London. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BPL Math & Science: Greece & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MGI Math & Science: Germany & France . . . . . . . . . . . GAF Moscow & St. Petersburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RUS Best of Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOE Oslo, Copenhagen, & Stockholm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . OCS Clinque Terre, Côte d’Azur & Barcelona. . . . . . . . CCB

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