Travelbound - Middle East Tours 2016

Inspirational Tours for International Schools in the Middle East

Welcome to Travelbound A school trip abroad can be a giant leap for some children and for Party Leaders the prospect of planning a trip that meets your desired educational aims and learning outcomes can seem equally as daunting. At Travelbound we take the pressure away from the planning and booking of your tour by providing tailor-made educational tours, with our school travel specialists on hand to help you every step of the way.

At Travelbound, we know experience matters. We know our destinations and subjects inside out, so we have what it takes to turn a good tour into a once-in-a lifetime experience.

We pride ourselves on being reliable, knowledgeable and passionate about travel. Not only have our staff collectively explored 48% of the world, including the majority of the destinations featured in this brochure, but most are fluent in more than one language and are experts in one or more subject fields. We believe in educational, inspirational and fun tours, and we want to help our Party Leaders and their students have a successful and memorable tour with us.

Contents Inspiration made easy Learning Outside the Classroom Complete Peace of Mind Educational Enrichment What’s Included Subject Orientated

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Destinations Paris 12 Paris and Normandy 13 South of France 14 Ypres and the Somme 15 London 16 London and Stratford 17 Condover Hall 18 Rome and Sorrento 19 Andalucia 20 Barcelona and Madrid 21 Berlin and Munich 22 Krakow and Prague 23 Greece 24 Turkey 25 New York and Washington 26 Florida 27 China 28 Japan 29

Skiing Welcome to SkiBound 30 France and Our Clubhotels 32 Austria and Italy 34 USA 35

Inspiration made easy...

We have over 30 years of experience as an educational tour provider with bags of experience in supporting teachers in their quest to inspire, motivate and educate their students. Our expertise, financial security, operational excellence and dedication to make your trip as easy as possible for you to plan, promote and enjoy is what sets us apart from the rest!

• Part of the TUI Group, we offer the highest level of financial protection to all our Party Leaders. TUI’s global presence ensures that we have a year-round worldwide support network – providing the reassurance you deserve.

• The health and safety of our customers is of paramount importance and auditing processes are used for all our accommodation, excursions and transport services. We have extremely high standards and our health and safety department are leaders within the market.

• We are proud to have been awarded full accreditation for the LOtC Quality Badge scheme, are a full member of the School Travel Forum and fully bonded by ABTA and ATOL. • We have a fabulous selection of worldwide destinations and carefully crafted itineraries that will inspire your students and bring their learning to life with memories that will last a lifetime.

So, wherever in the world you choose to travel with us, our dedicated team strives to offer excellent service, unbeatable product knowledge, true expertise and a passion for the school travel industry.

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Learning Outside of the Classroom It has been well documented that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development – whatever their age, ability or circumstances.

Young people of all ages benefit from real life ‘hands-on’ experiences; when they can see, hear, touch and explore the world around them, and have opportunities to experience challenges and adventure.

The classroom environment doesn’t always provide young people with enough of these opportunities. Learning Outside the Classroom aims to get students out and about. An educational tour experience helps motivate students, reducing poor behaviour and truancy, while helping schools to raise attainment and meet Every Child Matters outcomes. Travelbound is an accredited Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge holder and our educational tours promote personal, social and health education by: • Allowing young people to face new challenges and overcome fears • Developing effective communication skills • Adapting to new situations and environments • Solving problems and taking responsibility • Encouraging self-discipline and self-control • Increasing self-esteem and confidence • Promoting effective team work • Gaining independence For more information, please visit: www.lotc.org.uk 6

Complete Peace of Mind Our Support: We are here to support you to ensure that you have a successful and stress-free tour experience. We understand the importance of providing a school trip that meets your tour budget and curriculum requirements, which is why our aim is to work in partnership with you to provide the perfect trip that you and your students deserve.

Promoting Your Tour: We will happily offer your group promotional posters and personalised presentations to help promote the tour – to develop student interest and reach the required numbers. We will supply full excursion information for your chosen destination, enabling you to fulfil any curriculum requirements. Holding a parents’ evening is a very important part of the tour process and we will happily arrange for a member of our sales team to visit your school and assist where necessary. It is paramount that fellow teachers, parents and students are aware of the tour on offer and have the opportunity to ask any questions relating to the trip.

24 Hour Support: Travelbound groups have direct access to the TUI Travel Group 24 hour duty office, staffed by a team of professionals to support our Party Leaders and overseas staff at all times. Resources include full emergency procedures and protocol, access to senior management and other independent experts along with most up-to-date information and computer links around the clock. Rest assured that we provide 24 hour support.

Help with Risk Assessments: We are always on hand to support you with every aspect of your tour. As educational travel experts we can offer advice on how to complete your specific risk assessments and health and safety paperwork.

Dedicated Tour Coordinators: Once you have confirmed your booking with us, you will be assigned a dedicated tour coordinator who will handle all the pre-tour administration of your school trip along with your local office contact based in Dubai. Your tour coordinator will be your main point of contact and is available to discuss or answer any queries you may have regarding the finer details of your trip – such as transportation, rooming, excursions and anything else that may need addressing.

Book with Ease: - Make an enquiry Contact our friendly sales team on 00971(0)4 366 3907 so we can discuss your tour requirements and recommend a suitable educational tour.

- Make a provisional booking Place a ‘no obligation’ provisional booking with us, which will be held for 3 weeks, enabling you to promote the trip to the students. We will be happy to provide any promotional material to ensure that you reach the desired party size.

- Confirm your booking Contact us within 3 weeks of making the provisional booking and send us the completed booking form, along with the relevant deposit amount. At this stage, you will be introduced to your dedicated tour coordinator who has specialised knowledge on your chosen destination. They will forward a confirmation pack and book all the components of your tour to ensure that you receive a trip of a lifetime.

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Educational Enrichment Learning outside the classroom has been identified as a way to excite young people and deepen their understanding of classroom subjects.

Creative Thinking – For each destination, we can suggest ways in which your group can add CAS hours related to creativity.

“Students’ learning becomes real; the experience becomes meaningful and more ingrained. They are able to be part of the deeper learning experience. There are no walls, no bells, they can use all their senses. I know that the trips I have been lucky enough to organise will be the experiences they take with them after their five years at secondary school. I’m proud to have been a part of that”.

Kieron Felton, Worldwide Party Leader

Reflective Learning – A visit to Auschwitz is a prime example of reflective learning. The education centre reflects on the dangers and consequences of xenophobia and anti-Semitism.

Our tours have been structured with this in mind and are designed to help you link your tour to key concepts as well as the curriculum your school is covering. We support you in developing students’ personal learning and thinking skills as outlined below: Independent Enquiry – In several towns and within the smaller cities, Travelbound’s Young Reporter project and town trails are possible.

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Team Work – You will see several examples running through our programme where team work is essential to the task in hand, such as on-site team building activities at our Château du Molay.

Self-Management – Students learn independence on any school trip by being away from family, managing their own money and property and developing relationships with their peers. Key to any successful tour is the respect a student shows for the cultures and places they are visiting.

Effective Participation – Running through our programme are many examples of educational workshops and classes such as acting, cookery, language and traditional dance.

What’s Included Our comprehensive package prices Our tours are completely tailor made, the tours in our brochure have been put together based on a level of support and inclusions that is second to none. We can include the following in your tour package:

Tours can be tailor-made to suit your group’s specific requirements and budget. We also have several accommodation options available ranging from home stays, youth hostels, 2* hotels, through to 4* hotels.

• International flights •F ully comprehensive insurance including no medical excess • Dedicated tour coordinator for itinerary planning • 3* hotel accommodation • Free adult places • Breakfast, lunch and dinners • Representative throughout your tour • Entrance fees as per itineraries • Museum/excursion guided tours where possible • Coaching throughout or where necessary • Public transport passes 9

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Music and Concert Tours

Art

Arranged by performers for performers, our great selection of concert and performing arts tours covers the four corners of the globe. A music or performing arts tour with Travelbound can influence pupils’ development in and out of school by fostering personal development and maturity, creating a sense of achievement and self-worth, and increasing pupils’ ability to work with others in a group context.

Our art tours tell a city’s cultural story through its galleries and contemporary scene. Head to New York for MOMA’s unrivaled modern art collection, or explore the water lilies garden in the Claude Monet Foundation in Paris.

Science

Business Studies

We have a large choice of science school trips from visiting dedicated science centres and museums who offer hig-tech and interactive learning, to attending practical workshops to encourage students and give them the opportunity to improve their knowledge in this field.

Get down to business and expand the studies of your students out of the classroom into businesses overseas.

With tours, insider knowledge and useful advice in every visit, your students will take away valuable information to further their future careers.

Modern Foreign Languages

History, Battlefields & Classics

Languages are part of the cultural richness of our society and the world in which we live and work. Using a foreign language in real situations will boost students’ skills and confidence enormously, whilst listening to the locals helps to improve students’ pronunciation and intonation. The ability to understand and communicate in another language is a lifelong skill for education, employment and leisure, highlighting the importance of MFL school trips.

Take your history lessons to another level with one of our inspiring history or classics tours. A history trip with Travelbound will help students develop their own identities through an understanding of history at personal, local, national and international levels. It will help them to ask and answer questions of the present by engaging with the past and encourage mutual understanding of the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity.

Geography

ICT

The environments visited on our tours offer a vivid and dramatic contrast to the everyday: the diversity of the world’s great cities, cultures and natural landscapes are brought into sharp focus. Students conditioned to the Middle Eastern environment will experience the variety of climates that occur in other parts of the world. From the chill of the glaciers of Iceland to the diverse climate of China, all the students’ senses will be stimulated.

Our variety of computing and IT trips allow students the chance to increase and broaden their knowledge of how computing is used in everyday life, whilst giving them an insight into the future of technology.

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Paris

Paris is the classic school trip – so charmingly different in culture and hugely educational. With monuments and museums at every turn, the history of the nation is written on the walls while the epitome of French culture lines every street of the capital.

Highlights Tour Educate and Inspire

Louvre The largest museum in the world, this is the home of the Mona Lisa plus works by masters from the most important and exciting movements in the world, and essential French works such as those by JacquesLouis David. Students can also expand their contextual studies by viewing the museum’s vast collection of Islamic art and artifacts from the Middle East.

Cultural Immersion

St-Germain Pastry and Chocolate Tour A book, a film, and the legend itself as you enter Saint-Germaindes-Prés, the fashion district par excellence and home to the modern-day Picassos of chocolat. Witness the exceptional work of master craftsmen and savour the taste of these widely celebrated specialities. Don’t miss out on having a taste of the sumptuous fresh breads and pastries.

Star Attraction

Disneyland Paris® and Walt Disney Studios® Imagine a Disneyland® Park where make believe is real. And Walt Disney Studios® Park, where the magic of Disney meets the magic of cinema. Imagine you are here… In a Resort as big as imagination itself. Welcome to Disneyland® Paris.

Day 1 Arrive in Paris, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon or evening: Time permitting; enjoy a walk down the Champs Elysees.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Paris.

Day 2 Morning: Half day guided sightseeing tour of Paris.

Afternoon: Guided tour of Louvre.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Bateaux Mouche river cruise.

Overnight: Paris.

Day 3 Morning: Château de Versailles.

Afternoon: Paris Story.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Montparnasse Tower.

Overnight: Paris.

Day 6 Full Day: Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios®.

Dinner: Planet Hollywood.

Overnight: Paris.

Day 7 Morning: Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Day 4 Morning: St-Germain Pastry and Chocolate tour.

Afternoon: Palais Garnier Opera House guided tour.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Paris.

Subject Opportunities

Favourite Base

• Art • Languages • Music • History • Cross-curricular

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Day 5 Morning: Behind the scene of a Boulangerie.

Afternoon: Free time for souvenir shopping or further sightseeing.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Paris.

Ibis Paris La Villette A 3* central hotel that offers comfortable rooms with modern facilities. It is just 400m from the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie and a great functional base for tour groups. Room facilities include desks, Wi-Fi and TVs.

Call: 00971 (0)4 366 3907

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Château &

Paris

The beautiful Normandy region is our most popular travel destination with schools choosing to return year after year. Groups can practice their French and soak up the culture of Normandy on a stay at Travelbound’s own Château.

Language Tour Day 1 Arrive in Paris, meet and greet with representative and transfer to Normandy.

Dinner: Château du Molay unless otherwise stated.

Evening: Entertainment by Château staff.

Overnight: Château du Molay.

Day 2 Morning: French language lesson / On site activity.

Afternoon: Boulangerie Les Co’Pains bread making.

Evening: Entertainment by Château staff.

Overnight: Château du Molay.

Day 3 Morning: French language lesson / On site activity.

Afternoon: Bayeux Tapestry and town trail.

Evening: Crepe and local apple juice tasting.

Overnight: Château du Molay.

Day 4 Morning: French language lesson / On site activity.

Afternoon: Arromanches 360 cinema, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery.

Evening: Entertainment by Château staff.

Overnight: Château du Molay.

Favourite Base

Exclusive - Château du Molay Travelbound’s very own 18th Century French château, The Château du Molay, is set within 38 acres of beautiful private parkland.

On-site Travelbound staff offer 24 hour support and provide day and evening entertainment.

Day 5 Morning: Mont St Michel visit.

Evening: Disco / Karaoke night.

Overnight: Château du Molay.

Educate and Inspire

Language Lesson The best place to learn French is in France and we can arrange language lessons at our Château with a native speaker. The lessons give students a chance to work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Afterwards, students can use what they have learnt in a real life context.

Day 6 Morning: Transfer to Paris.

Afternoon: Bateaux Mouche river cruise.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Montparnasse Tower.

Overnight: Paris.

Cultural Immersion

Day 7 Full Day: Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios®.

Dinner: Planet Hollywood.

Overnight: Paris.

Boulangerie Les Co’Pains bread making A trip to a traditional French bakery lets pupils learn about the complete process of bread making. Students can actively participate and eat in or take away what they help to create. This tour is worthwhile just for the smell alone, but there are also great opportunities to ask the baker some questions in French.

Day 8 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping or further sightseeing.

Star Attraction

Mont St Michel Visit Just off the coast of Normandy, approximately half a mile from the shore, sits the stunning rocky island of Mont Saint Michel. Guided tours are available to find out more about the residents and history of the island.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

CHÂTEAU DU MOLAY OPEN MARCH - OCTOBER

Subject Opportunities • Languages • History • Culinary • Music • Cross-curricular

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e c n a r F f South o

The southern French region is a great place not only to learn the French language but also a great place to take in the art, music and literature. From the idyllic streets of Nice Old Town to the glamour and luxury of Monaco, students will be able to immerse themselves in practical situations to develop their confidence and fluency in the French language.

Language Tour Educate and Inspire

Local Markets – both the Nice Flower Market and Montpellier Market The most famous market area in Nice is the Cours Selaya in the old town. Bustling any day of the week, it serves as a flower and produce market every day but Mondays, when it becomes an antiques market. On summertime evenings, there is an arts and crafts market from 6pm. Besides the vendors under tents, there are several shops, boutiques and cafés.

Cultural Immersion

Host Family A fantastic opportunity to fully engross your students in the language and for them to experience a true cultural immersion. Meals with your hosts will enable you to practice your French in everyday life.

Star Attraction

Monaco Monaco has attracted international glitterati for more than a century thanks to its staunchly maintained independence and tax-free policy. Its capital, Monte Carlo, is a world-famous symbol of glamour, with a grand casino, royal castle, luxury shops, and chandeliered palace hotels. Students can mingle with the super-rich at its many museums, monuments and gardens.

Day 1 Arrive in Nice. Guided tour of Nice then visit Nice Old Town flower market.

Afternoon: Visit Parfumerie Fragonard for a guided tour.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Attend a French cinema evening in Nice.

Overnight: Nice.

Day 5 Morning: French language lesson.

Afternoon: Guided tour of Montpellier.

Evening: Dinner with host family or at local restaurant.

Overnight: Montpellier.

Day 2 Morning: St Paul de Vence.

Afternoon: Maeght Museum of modern art.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Soak up the atmosphere of Nice.

Overnight: Nice.

Day 6 Morning: French language lesson.

Afternoon: Cultural cooking workshop.

Evening: Dinner with host family or at local restaurant.

Overnight: Montpellier

Day 3 Morning: Day trip to Monaco and visit the Monaco Oceanographic.

Afternoon: Coach will bring you back to Nice after a day in Monaco.

Evening: Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight: Nice.

Day 7 Morning: French language lesson.

Afternoon: Local market visit.

Evening: Dinner with host family or at local restaurant.

Overnight: Montpellier

Day 4 Morning: Depart Nice by coach.

Afternoon: Stop in Marseille for lunch and free time.

Evening: Check into hotel or host family.

Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping or further sightseeing.

Subject Opportunities

Day 8

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Favourite Base

• Languages • Art • Music • Culture • Cross-curricular

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Overnight: Montpellier.

Hotel Nicea

Located in the heart of Nice near the beach and an easy walk from Notre Dame and the Musee Mar. Plus only 10 minutes from the Old Town and Place Massena. Offers TV, private bathrooms with bath or shower and hairdryer plus free Wi-Fi access.

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Ypres & So m

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Visiting the trenches, battlefields, cemeteries and memorials of Ypres and Somme deepens students’ understanding of the sacrifices of WWI. Groups can learn more about the quest for international peace and the impact war has on societies.

WWI Battlefields Tour Day 1 Arrive in Paris, meet your representative and transfer to Ypres by private coach.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Ypres.

Day 2 Morning: In Flanders Fields Museum educational workshop.

Afternoon: Essex Farm, Hooge Crater, Hill 60, Hill 62 and Sanctuary Wood.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Menin Gate Ceremony.

Overnight: Ypres.

Day 3 Morning: Coming World Remember Me workshop.

Afternoon: Langemark, Tyne Cot British Cemetery and Chocolatier visit.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Ypres.

Day 5 Morning: Deville Wood and Lochnager Crater.

Afternoon: Thiepval and Ulster Tower.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Somme.

Educate and Inspire

In Flanders Fields Museum Educational Workshop This exceptional museum details the events, stories, art and personal encounters connected with the city. Within the one hour workshop, students study a whole series of documents and artefacts. The pupils will find answers to questions like “what is a German spike helmet made of?” and “what did the soldiers eat?”

Day 6 Morning: Transfer to Paris.

Afternoon: Bateaux Mouche and Montparnasse tower.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Paris.

Cultural Immersion

Day 7 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping or further sightseeing.

Menin Gate Ceremony This monument, dedicated to the missing and dead British and Commonwealth soldiers, is the scene of the Last Post. The Menin Gate is a perfect opportunity for students to reflect on how present generations commemorate and understand events of the past.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Star Attraction

Day 4 Morning: Depart Ypres.

Afternoon: Canadian Memorial Vimy Ridge and Tunnels of Arras.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Somme.

Favourite Base Menin Gate Hotel

Located next to the Menin Gate Memorial and ideal for student groups. Every room has private facilities and internet access.

The hotel has a dining room, games room with pool table and satellite television in the breakfast/ evening room.

Coming World Remember Me workshop Is a sculptural art project aiming to create 600,000 clay sculptures by 2018 – each representing a soldier and spanning 50 nationalities that died on Belgian soil during the First World War. The sculptures are to be unveiled in an impressive public art installation in 2018 in the no man’s land of the frontline around Ypres.

Subject Opportunities • Languages • History • Cross-curricular

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London

As one of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for all school groups from history to culture and art to architecture. London also has an eclectic mix of venues, making it a world-renowned stage that inspires creativity in dance, drama and song.

Highlights Tour Educate and Inspire

British Museum Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Groups can enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof, centered around the magnificent Great Court.

Cultural Immersion

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour Based under the Globe Theatre, this engaging and informative exhibition explores the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived, and the theatre for which he wrote. Imagine the Globe as it would have been: the center of what was once London’s most notorious entertainment district, surrounded by raucous taverns and bawdy-houses.

Star Attraction

London Eye Standing at 135m high, it’s the most exciting way to see over 55 of London’s most famous landmarks, with views as far as 25 miles on a clear day.

Each of the 32 pods can hold 25 people so groups can experience the half-hour ride together.

Day 1 Arrive in London, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon/Evening: Half-day guided sightseeing tour of London.

Dinner: Rainforest Café.

Overnight: London.

Day 2 Morning: Guided tour of Tower of London.

Afternoon: London Dungeon.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: London Eye. Overnight: London.

Day 3 Morning: Choice of Science Museum, Natural History Museum or V&A Museum.

Afternoon: Madame Tussauds.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Jack the Ripper walking tour.

Overnight: London.

Day 6 Morning: British Museum.

Afternoon: Free time for shopping.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: West End show.

Overnight: London.

Day 7 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Day 4 Morning: Windsor Castle.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Windsor.

Dinner: Local restaurant Overnight: London.

Subject Opportunities

Favourite Base

• English Literature • Performing Arts • Art • History • Science • ICT • Business Studies • Cross-curricular

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Day 5 Morning: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour.

Afternoon: Tate Modern.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: London.

Royal National Hotel

Near to the British Museum, Theatreland and Oxford Street.

Mainline train stations are close by with Russell Square underground providing access to Heathrow Airport. There are a variety of bars and restaurants plus a bureau de change.

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email: enquiries@travelbound.com

London & S

tratford

Step into the limelight at the world’s most prestigious theatre districts. London’s varied venues mean students can practice at Pineapple Dance studios, take a backstage tour of the National Theatre and catch a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe. From Hogwarts to the home of Shakespeare, see your favourite stories come to life.

Performing Arts Tour Day 1 Arrive in London, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon/Evening: Time permitting, enjoy a ride on the London Eye. Dinner: Hard Rock Café.

Overnight: London.

Day 2 Morning: Half-day guided sightseeing tour of London.

Afternoon: West End drama workshop.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: West End show.

Overnight: London.

Day 3 Morning: Theatre masterclass with professional actors.

Afternoon: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Exhibition and Tour.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Jack the Ripper walking tour.

Overnight: London.

Day 4 Morning: Warner Bros. Studio Tour.

Afternoon: Transfer to Stratford-uponAvon by coach.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Favourite Base Studley Castle Hotel

Set in the tranquil surroundings of its own 28-acre estate, this characteristic and charming residence is found deep in the Warwickshire countryside, within easy reach of Stratford-uponAvon and Birmingham.

Evening: Walk down the River Avon to the church where Shakespeare is buried.

Overnight: Near Stratford-upon-Avon.

Day 5 Morning: Chance to see 3 of the 5 Shakespeare’s houses.

Afternoon: Shakespeare practical workshop.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Performance by RSC (subject to availability).

Overnight: Near Stratford-upon-Avon.

Day 6 Morning: Transfer to London.

Afternoon: London Dungeons and river cruise.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: London.

Day 7 Morning: London Film Academy workshop.

Afternoon: Backstage tour of a London theatre.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: West End show.

Overnight: London.

Day 8 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping. Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Educate and Inspire

London Film Academy Workshop We’re very pleased to be able to offer workshops at LFA –a school that trains graduates in all areas of practical filmmaking. A day at the academy includes an introduction to the language of film and all stages of production. Workshops are tailored to fit the interests of the groups, with a chance to look at theatrical make-up, screenplay and marketing. Full-day options are possible.

Cultural Immersion

West End Show The ‘West End’ is the name that’s been given to the part of London west of Charing Cross station since the 1800s. This glitzy part of London is a celebrated hub of theatres and musical venues. England’s answer to Broadway is a fantastic place for students to see a commercial production of excellent quality at a discounted rate.

Star Attraction

Harry Potter World - Warner Bros. Studio Tour Harry Potter World - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to discover the magic of the Harry Potter™ films – the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind the scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props.

Subject Opportunities • Performing Arts • Music • Dance • Drama • Behind the Scenes

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l l a H r e Condov

Condover Hall offers young people an awesome, safe environment – both outdoor and indoor – with brand new facilities. Condover Hall itself has been restored to create an atmospheric and comfortable space, and the children’s accommodation, which is set within the grounds of the Hall, offers a range of spacious dorms, making for a sociable, fun stay.

Highlights Tour High Aerial Rope

New Our new high aerial ropes course at Condover Hall in addition to our current high ropes course gives those of all abilities a series of fresh challenges.

Structured to support more participants at any one time, thrill seekers can follow the route and take on the Indy Bridge, parallel wires and criss-cross rope challenge. Overcome personal trials, build confidence and develop co-ordination skills as groups support each other through this exciting new activity.

Watersports

New Located on site just a 5-minute stroll from the Main Hall, our activity lake enables your group to enjoy a host of team building activities, including raft construction and kayaking. The new wildlife lake allows learning to be extended from the classroom with investigative work on the habitat.

Archery

This popular activity uses junior and re curve bows and 1.3m targets, and helps to develop self-discipline, concentration and coordination skills. Archery is a rulebound activity which aims to develop confidence and teamwork within the group. Qualified instructors are on hand at all times including a senior staff member with a Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) Leader Award to ensure the highest standards of safety are met.

Day 1 Arrive at London airport and transfer by coach to your accommodation in London.

Afternoon: River Thames boat trip.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: London Eye. Overnight: London.

Day 2 Morning: London Dungeons.

Afternoon: Transfer to Condover Hall in time for dinner.

Evening: Giant Cluedo.

Overnight: Condover Hall.

Day 3 Morning: Archery and zip wire.

Afternoon: Aerial trek and abseiling.

Dinner: Dinner and camp fire.

Overnight: Condover Hall.

Day 6 Morning: Breakfast then leave Condover Hall and transfer to London by coach.

Afternoon: Science Museum (choice of museums on request or free time).

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: West End show.

Overnight: London.

Day 7 Morning: Breakfast.

Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping Transfer to airport by coach for your flight home.

Day 4 Morning: High ropes and Jacob’s ladder.

Afternoon: Grid of stones and lazer maze.

Dinner: Dinner followed by film night.

Overnight: Condover Hall.

Day 5 Morning: Tunnelling, vortex and fencing.

Afternoon: Kayaking and raft building.

Subject Opportunities

Favourite Base

• Team Building • Activity Week • Cross-curricular

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Dinner: Dinner followed by silent disco .

Evening: Sensory trail.

Overnight: Condover Hall.

Condover Hall

Beautiful buildings and topnotch facilities, matched with the centre’s stunning grounds and manicured gardens, make Condover Hall a truly unique and impressive place for an activity break.

Call: 00971 (0)4 366 3907

email: enquiries@travelbound.com

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Rome & So

rrento

A visit to Rome and Sorrento is a wonderful way to experience the full flavour of this culturally rich and varied country. They say opposites attract: combine the bustling city of Rome with the relaxed style and atmosphere of Sorrento for a complete Italian experience.

Classics Tour Day 1 Arrive in Rome, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon or Evening: Walk to the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Rome.

Day 2 Morning: Colosseum, Palatine and Circus Maximus.

Afternoon: Roman Forum and the Baths of Caracalla.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Rome.

Day 3 Morning: Vatican City for Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Square and Basilica.

Afternoon: Pantheon.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Rome.

Day 5 Morning: Naples Museum.

Afternoon: Herculaneum.

Dinner: Pizza making Overnight: Sorrento.

Educate and Inspire

Pompeii It is hard to beat the experience of walking through the preserved streets and buildings that once held a thriving slice of Roman life. Guided tours with a professional archaeologist are possible.

Day 6 Morning: Hydrofoil to Capri.

Afternoon: Explore Capri.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Sorrento.

Cultural Immersion

Pizza Making Students can get hands on making Neapolitan pizza at a local cookery school. Now famous throughout the world pizza is said to have originated in Naples. After creating their own pizzas students will enjoy a pizza dinner at the school.

Day 7 Morning: Mount Vesuvius.

Afternoon: Pompeii.

Evening: Tarantella dance show and dinner.

Overnight: Sorrento.

Star Attraction

The Colosseum Rome’s iconic amphitheatre was the largest ever built by the Roman Empire and stands majestically in the centre of the city. Tours of the arena include a walk around the underground chambers where gladiators awaited their fate in front crowds of 50,000 baying spectators.

Day 8 Transfer to Rome by private coach for your flight home.

Day 4 Full Day: Coach transfer from Rome to Sorrento via the historical site of Ostia.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Sorrento.

Favourite Base

Hotel Porta Maggiore, Rome Close to Porta Maggiore, Basilica di San Giorcenni in Laterano and the Colosseum. There is 24-hour reception and friendly Roman staff mean a secure and easy stay.

It offers private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar and deli.

Subject Opportunities • Classics • History • Geography • Culture

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a í c u l a d An

The rich cultural traditions and warm climate of Andalucía make it a delightful destination for language groups. Home to cities such as Granada, where students can enjoy the beautifully preserved architecture.

Highlights Tour Educate and Inspire

Prado Museum The main Spanish national art museum has one of the world’s finest collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection. As well as works by Hieronymous Bosch, Rembrandt and Boticelli, students can view the best single collection of Spanish art, including many works

by Francisco de Goya.

Cultural Immersion

Flamenco Show Pupils can enjoy the colourful spectacle of this traditional Andalucian art form on stage. The passion, strength and confidence of Flamenco performers make for an unforgettable show. See how they artfully convey their full range of emotions – from humour, happiness and love to envy, anger and bitterness – within a strict framework of rhythmic patterns.

Star Attraction

Jeres de la Frontera Dancing Horses An equestrian ballet accompanied by quintessential Spanish music and 18th century style costumes, all put together and choreographed using movements based upon classical dressage, doma vaquera (country-style riding) and traditional equestrian chores.

Day 1 Arrive at Madrid airport and transfer to accommodation.

Afternoon: Guided walking tour of Madrid.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Madrid.

Day 2 Morning: Palacio Real.

Afternoon: Prado Museum.

Evening: Flamenco show with dinner.

Overnight: Madrid.

Day 3 Morning: Check out of accommodation and take private coach to Madrid train station.

Depart Madrid for Seville by train.

Afternoon: Transfer to accommodation.

Guided walking tour of Seville.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Seville.

Day 4 Morning: Take coach to Jerez.

Afternoon: Jerez de la Frontera dancing horses.

Evening: Take coach to Puerto de Santa Maria to take boat across to Cádiz. Coach back to Seville.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Subject Opportunities

Day 5 Morning: Private coach transfer from Seville to Córdoba.

Afternoon: Guided tour of Córdoba.

Evening: Visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba.

Dinner: Paella cooking class.

Overnight: Córdoba.

Day 6 Morning: Private coach transfer from Córdoba to Granada.

Afternoon: Guided tour of El Albayzín.

Dinner: Local Restaurant.

Overnight: Granada.

Day 7 Morning: Guided tour of the Alhambra.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Granada.

Day 8 Free time for further sightseeing and shopping (depending on flight times) Transfer from your hotel to Málaga airport for flight home.

Favourite Base

• Languages • Culture • History

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Overnight: Seville.

Hotel Mediodia

Five minute walk from El Retiro Park and 100m from Atocha station and the Reina Sofia Museum. All rooms are fully airconditioned, have free Wi-Fi and a TV.

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Barcelona

& Madrid

With a tour of 2 cities, there is always plenty to see and do. The vibrant city of Madird pulsates with life, and school groups get enthused by its art, culture, food and language. Barcelona has so many passions to discover, from football to fashion, art, architecture and language. Marvel at the Sagrada Familia, take some snaps at Parc Güell and pay homage to the Camp Nou.

Highlights Tour Day 1 Morning flight to Barcelona – transfer to hotel.

Afternoon: Las Ramblas.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Barcelona.

Day 2 Morning: Camp Nou. Afternoon: Monyjuïc Cable Car. Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

Overnight: Barcelona.

Overnight: Madrid.

Day 6 Morning: Warner Brothers Theme Park.

Afternoon: Prado Museum.

Dinner: Flamenco show and dinner.

Overnight: Madrid.

Educate and Inspire

Museo del Prado The main Spanish national art museum has one of the world’s finest collections of European art, from the 12th century to the early 19th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection. As well as works by Hieronymous Bosch, Rembrandt and Boticelli, students can view the best single collection of Spanish art, including many works

by Francisco de Goya.

Day 7 Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Cultural Immersion

Day 3 Morning: Full-day guided walking tour includes: Parc Güell, Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia.

Transfer to Madrid Overnight: Madrid.

Las Ramblas Stroll down Barcelona’s most famous street, separating the barrios of La Ribera and the Gothic Quarter. Locals and tourists bustle around the stalls selling trinkets, flowers and pets. Check out exclusive shops and Boqueria Market or just enjoy a café con leche while watching street performers.

Day 4 Morning: Placio Real.

Afternoon: Bernabéu Football Stadium tour.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Madrid.

Star Attraction

Camp Nou Set in the home of FC Barcelona, the Camp Nou Experience gives students the chance to walk through the most emblematic areas of the stadium. See the away team’s changing room and the players’ tunnel, the dugouts, the press room and commentators box. Then visit the modern museum with its interactive wall spaces and large-scale audiovisual displays.

Day 5 Morning: Segovia.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Favourite Base

Hotel Barcelona House Based in the centre of Barcelona making it very well situated for visitng attractions such as Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia.

Rooms are fully air-conditioned with satellite flat screen TV and international channels.

Subject Opportunities • Languages • History • Art • Culture • Music

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Berlin

Berlin has a rich history and a thriving cultural scene with great museums and galleries.

Students will love this dynamic city.

Berlin - Multi-City Central Europe Day 1 Arrive in Berlin, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon or evening: Guided tour of Berlin.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Potsdamer Platz.

Overnight: Berlin.

Day 2 Morning: Jewish Museum.

Afternoon: Checkpoint Charlie

and East Side Gallery.

Evening: TV Tower.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Berlin.

Subject Opportunities • History

Day 3 Morning: New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie).

Afternoon: Free time to explore the city at leisure.

Dinner: Hard Rock Café.

Overnight: Berlin.

• Art and Design • Languages • Business Studies • Music • Architecture • Cross-curricular

Day 4 Depart by coach, train or air.

Munich

Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and packed full of historic buildings, great museums and art galleries. The landmark of the city is the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady with its onionshaped domes.

Munich - Multi-City Central Europe Day 1 Arrive in Munich and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon or evening: Guided tour of Munich.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Munich.

Day 2 Morning: Allianz Arena football stadium tour.

Afternoon: Residenz Munich.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

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Overnight: Munich.

Day 3 Full Day: Neuschwanstein Castle.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Munich.

Day 4 Depart by coach, train or air.

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Subject Opportunities • History • Business Studies • Cross-curricular

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Krakow

Poland’s former royal capital brings a feast of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in addition to landmark memorials which commemorate events of World War ll.

Krakow - Multi-City Central Europe Day 1 Arrive in Krakow and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon/Evening: Guided walking tour of Krakow.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Krakow.

Day 2 Morning: Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Afternoon: Dumpling cooking work shop.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Krakow.

Day 3 Morning: Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Afternoon: Galicia Jewish Museum.

Evening: Folklore show with dinner.

Overnight: Krakow.

Subject Opportunities • History • Music • Cross-curricular

Day 4 Morning: Depart by coach, train or air.

Prague

The Capital of the Czech Republic, a rich vein of history runs through Prague as deep and fascinating as the Vltava River and has become a very popular city stop with tourists.

Prague - Multi-City Central Europe Day 1 Arrive in Prague and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon/Evening: Guided walking tour of Prague.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Prague.

Day 2 Morning: Boat tour on the River Vltava.

Afternoon: Prague Castle.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Prague.

Day 3 Morning: Generali Arena football stadium, home of Sparta.

Afternoon: Free time to shop and explore the city centre.

Evening: Folklore show with dinner.

Overnight: Prague.

Subject Opportunities • History • Business Studies • Music • Cross-curricular

Day 4 Morning: Depart by coach, train or air.

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Greece

Our multi-city Greek tours cover a large number of the major classical sites in Greece and we are happy to adapt our tours to suit your exact requirements. Cover Athens, Delphi, Tolon and Olympia all in one of our multi-city tours!

Highlights Tour Educate and Inspire

National Archaeological Museum A visit to the largest archaeological museum in Greece provides inspiration for student enquiries into ancient Greek art.

The imposing neoclassical building is home to more than 11,000 exhibits. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.

Cultural Immersion

Delphi With its magnificent theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was, at one time, considered the centre of the earth and the universe, playing a key role in the Classical Greek world. A visit to the ruins of the Treasury at Delphi reveals the importance of the ‘central bank’ of Ancient Greece, as well as showing architectural tastes of the time.

Star Attraction

Olympia An educational tour to the ancient ruins of Olympia will help your students understand the importance of the first Olympic Games, held in honour of Zeus. Marvel at colossal statues, ruined temples and resplendent villas, bringing to life the words and pictures from textbooks. A tour of the site sparks enquiries into architectural styles and classical history.

Day 1 Arrive in Athens and transfer to accommodation Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Athens.

Day 2 Morning: Half-day introductory coach tour of Athens.

Afternoon: Acropolis.

Dinner: Local Restaurant.

Overnight: Athens.

Day 3 Morning: Free time at leisure.

Afternoon: Coach for Delphi.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Delphi.

Day 4 Morning: Visit to the site of Delphi.

Afternoon: Depart by coach for Olympia via the Rio Antirrio Bridge.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Olympia.

Day 6 Morning: Visit the theatre at Epidavros and Sanctuary of Asklepios.

Afternoon: Continue to ancient Corinth, ancient port, baths of Helen and Acropolis.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tolon.

Day 7 Morning: Visit Nauplion – the original capital of Greece; Tiryns – the birthplace of Hercules; Mycenae; and the Homeric city of Agamemnon.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tolon.

Day 8 Coach transfer to Athens airport and return flight

Day 5 Morning: Visit to Olympia, site of the first Olympic games.

Afternoon: Depart by coach to Tolon.

Subject Opportunities

Favourite Base

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Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tolon.

Crystal City Hotel Comfortable rooms and plenty of places for students to meet.

Centrally located with a beautiful roof garden with panoramic city views. Rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite facilities, TV and hair dryer. Plus, free Wi-Fi access in public areas.

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Turkey

Turkey forms a physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia and this marvellous tour is a superb experience offering unrivalled educational merit. Groups will find plenty to appreciate amongst the many Greco-Roman archaeological sites and museums.

History and Culture Tour Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul, meet your guide and transfer by private coach to accommodation.

Evening: Grand Central Bazaar.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Istanbul.

Optional 2 day extension

Day 2 Full Day: Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul - including the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Underground Cistern.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Istanbul.

Day 6 Full Day: Pamukkale and Aphrodisias.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Thermal Spa Hotel.

Day 3 Morning: Bosphorous trip.

Afternoon: Gallipoli.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Canakkale.

Day 5 Full Day: Ephesus.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Kusadasi.

Educate and Inspire

Gallipoli An essential part of your itinerary is a visit to the moving site of many of the historic battles culminating in the 8 month campaign during WWI. Within the city itself you’ll find monuments, parks and information centres dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

Cultural Immersion

Day 8 Transfer back to Istanbul for your flight back home.

Istanbul Istanbul embraces two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe.

The capital of many Empires, this huge city includes ancient ruins, mosques, Ottoman architecture and a plethora of museums and historic monuments.

Star Attraction

Day 4 Morning: Troy.

Afternoon: Pergamum.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Kusadasi.

Troy The city referred to in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad. Troy is a place of legends, battles and warriors and now houses well-maintained archaeological sites and city museums. Study the legendary characters within the Greek Epic Cycle before you explore.

Day 5 Morning: Transfer to Dalaman or Izmir for your flight back home via Istanbul

Favourite Base

Hotel Erboy A 10-minute walk from famous attractions. Room facilities include bathroom, split air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, TV, free safe box, free hot drinks and free Wi-Fi internet service.

Subject Opportunities • Classics • History • Culture • Cross-curricular

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n o t g n i h s a W & C Y N

Track the history of New York and the melting pot of Europeans who made the crossing to Manhatten, Staten Island and Long Island to create the concrete jungle as it stands today.

Washington, America’s seat of political power, with its important institutions, monuments and museums is great for school tours.

Highlights Tour Educate and Inspire

Ground Zero Workshop All tours consist of a historical introduction by trained guides and firefighters, a 12-minute video presentation, an interactive walk-through history of WTC artefacts and a self-guided audio experience which details the history behind 80 stunning images from the Ground Zero Recovery.

Cultural Immersion

Island Museum of Immigration From 1892 to 1954 Ellis Island was the first port of call for immigrants entering America. Today, the main building is a museum dedicated to telling the stories and history of those immigrants through photographs, memorabilia, interviews and film footage.

Star Attraction

Empire State Building Built at the peak of the skyscraper craze in 1931, the 1250ft Empire State Building is an Art Deco symbol of NYC. A ride in the express lift to the observatory floors gives students an unrivalled view of the city with outdoor decks and restored original interiors. Your visit is enhanced with a multimedia experience providing additional information on the building’s history.

Day 1 Arrive, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Afternoon: Central Park onto 5th Avenue, via the Rockefeller Centre onto Times Square.

Dinner: Gossip restaurant.

Overnight: New York.

Day 5 Morning: Transfer by coach to Washington, D.C. Lunch: Stop en-route at Philadelphia for Freedom Hall and Liberty Bell.

Afternoon: Arrive Washington, D.C. Dinner: John’s Shanghai Chinatown.

Overnight: Washington, D.C.

Day 2 Morning: Half-day guided sightseeing tour.

Afternoon: Ground Zero Workshop followed by a visit to the former World Trade Center site.

Dinner: Ellen’s Stardust Diner.

Evening: Empire State Building.

Overnight: New York.

Day 6 Morning: Capitol Hill to see the Supreme Court, Library of Congress and the National Archives.

Afternoon: White House, Lafayette Park, Washington Monument and the War Monuments.

Dinner: Hard Rock Café.

Overnight: Washington, D.C.

Day 3 Morning: Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty and the Island Museum of Immigration.

Afternoon: American Museum of Natural History.

Dinner: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Evening: Top Broadway show.

Overnight: New York.

Day 4 Morning: Guggenheim Workshop.

Afternoon: Madame Tussauds educational workshop.

Dinner: Planet Hollywood.

Overnight: New York.

Subject Opportunities

Day 8 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your overnight flight home.

Day 9 Arrive back in the Middle East.

Favourite Base

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Day 7 Morning: Arlington Cemetery.

Afternoon: Smithsonian Institute Museums.

Dinner: Planet Hollywood.

Overnight: Washington, D.C.

Wolcott Hotel

Your group will only be three blocks away from the Empire State Building and Fifth Avenue.

All rooms benefit from private bathrooms and cable TV. There is also a meeting space should you need to bring your group together.

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Florida

Incredible parks with inspiring educational programmes makes learning fun.

Theme Parks and Science Tour Day 1 Arrive in Orlando, meet your representative and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Depending on flight timings you will have free time at leisure this afternoon (coaching included).

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Day 2 Full Day: Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, water park owned by the Universal Orlando Resort.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Day 6 Full Day: Universal Studios.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Educate and Inspire

Day 7 Morning: Souvenir shopping.

AFternoon: Transfer to airport by private coach for your overnight flight home.

Overnight: Flight.

Kennedy Space Centre Tour the Launch Pads, the vehicle Assembly Building and the Apollo Saturn V Centre. See IMAX movies taken from Space on a 5 storey screen. Enjoy shows and exhibits at the Visitor Complex and view personal mementos and historic spacecrafts in the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Day 8

Cultural Immersion

Arrive back in the Middle East.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park The original theme park of the Disney World Resort features the iconic Disney Castle and over 40 themed attractions. Meet the Disney characters, see the Parades and enjoy the spectacular fireworks finale.

Day 3 Full Day: Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Star Attraction

Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Universal Studios boasts rides, shows, attractions and a real working film and TV Production Studio. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure take an unforgettable journey through remarkable islands, including The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Day 4 Full Day: Epcot Centre.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Day 5 Full Day: Kennedy Space Centre.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Orlando.

Favourite Base La Quinta Inn Orlando International Drive

Subject Opportunities • Science

Ideal location just 20 minutes from Orlando International airport and near all the main parks. Large comfortable rooms with modern facilities including air conditioning, fridges and cable TV.

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China

China, with ancient treasures and forward-facing culture, inspires students and broadens their outlook on the world. Groups will have an unforgettable trip taking in the relics of ancient civilisations, splendid imperial sites and the pace of modern China.

Beijing and Xi’an History and Culture Tour Educate and Inspire

Terracotta Warriors The astonishing and aweinspiring Terracotta Army along with the remains of a prehistoric Chinese civilization, Banpo Village, was only discovered by accident in 1953. Nearly 7000 warriors were buried in pits to guard the tomb of the Emperor Qin over two thousand years ago. The army was complete with horses, chariots and weaponry.

Cultural Immersion

Chinese Acrobatic Show With a history of more than three thousand years, Chinese acrobatics has been praised as “a pearl of Oriental art”. China has numerous world-class acrobatic troupes who give the audience an electrifying and stunning show. Acts include martial arts, balancing bowls, juggling of porcelain urns, stacked chairs and much more.

Star Attraction

Great Wall of China The Great Wall was originally built during the Qin Dynasty to protect the country from Mongolian invaders; it stretches an amazing 8,851 km made up of 6,259 km sections of actual wall, 359.7 km of trenches and 2,232 km of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers. Today, you are able to walk sections of the wall.

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing, meet your local guide and transfer to accommodation by private coach.

Dinner: At accommodation.

Overnight: Beijing.

Day 2 Full Day: Guided Beijing city tour - including Tiananmen Square, the Olympic Stadium and the iconic Water Cube.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Beijing.

Day 3 Morning: The Forbidden City.

Afternoon: The Summer Palace.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Chinese acrobatic show.

Overnight: Beijing.

Day 4 Morning: The Great Wall of China.

Afternoon: The Temple of Heaven.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Sleeper train to Xi’an.

Day 6 Morning: Terracotta Warriors.

Afternoon: Hua Qing Hot Springs.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Sleeper train to Beijing.

Day 7 Morning: Kung Fu lesson.

Afternoon: Souvenir shopping on Wangfujing Street.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Kung Fu show.

Overnight: Beijing.

Day 8 Depending on flight timings, you may have free time today for shopping or further sightseeing.

Transfer to airport by private coach for your flight home.

Day 5 Full Day: Guided Xi’an city tour.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Night market.

Subject Opportunities

Favourite Base

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Overnight: Xi’an.

Novotel Beijing Xin Qiao Centrally located within walking distance to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing shopping area. Unique to this hotel of 700 guestrooms, is the hot spring water from 1,400 meters underground and supplied to all guestrooms and spa.

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Japan

Prepare your students for a mind-blowing travel experience in a country where age-old traditions rub shoulders with cutting-edge technology. Educational tours to Japan can be tailored to fit all areas of the curriculum which include Japanese language, history and Information Communications Technology.

ICT & Technology Tour Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to accommodation.

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tokyo.

Day 2 Morning: Meji Shrine and Harajuku and Harajuku Ometesando.

Afternoon: Tokyo Government Office Building (observatory Deck). Then Suginami Animation Museum and Ghibli Museum.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tokyo.

Day 3 Morning: Imperial Palace East Garden.

Afternoon: NTT Show Room NOTE. Then Asakusa Kannon Temple and Akihabara.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tokyo.

Day 5 Morning: Train to Kyoto by JR Shinkansen.

Arrive Kyoto.

Afternoon: Sightseeing tour - including Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple.

Evening: Transfer to Osaka.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Osaka.

Educate and Inspire

NTT Show Room Explore the WHARF exhibition which allows visitors to learn about the mobile communications vision towards more convenient and dynamic lifestyles.

Cultural Immersion

Day 6 Full Day: Full day at Universal Studios.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Evening: Transfer to Osaka.

Overnight: Osaka.

Harajuku and Omotesando Harajuku is the area that stretches up to Omotesando filled with trendy shops showing off the latest creations of Japanese fashion. As you approach the Omotesando area the big-name labels become more frequent and students can explore the modern shopping complex of Omotesando Hills.

Day 7 Morning: Depending on flight timings, shopping or further sightseeing.

Star Attraction

Meiji Shrine and Harajuku Visit the most iconic Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Learn about its history including the attack from the Allies in 1945 and its reconstruction supported by private donations in 1958.

Transfer to airport for your flight home.

Day 4 Morning: Sightseeing tour of Yokohama.

Followed by NTT Exhibition Hall ‘WHARF’.

Afternoon: Fujiko Fujio Museum.

Dinner: Local restaurant.

Overnight: Tokyo.

Favourite Base

Hotel JAL City Tamachi All luxury guest rooms are decorated with European furnishings. There are Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants.

Meeting rooms and large and small banquet rooms, which can be used for meetings and seminars for school groups.

Subject Opportunities • ICT • Business • Culture • History • Fashion and Textiles

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Welcome to SkiBound – 30 years and counting!

Nobody ever forgets their school ski trip… or the teacher who organised it!

The school ski trip is one of the best memories of a student’s school life and, with over 30 years of experience, we have sent over ½ million students on memorable ski holidays across the world.

We are extremely proud that school teachers recognise SkiBound as the market leader in operating exclusive Clubhotels in France, and as school ski experts to North America and Italy. We pride ourselves on having the most experienced team within the school ski industry, as the majority of our management team have been involved in school skiing for longer than they care to remember. Our extensive experience enables us to work in partnership with you to provide the perfect school ski trip that you and your students deserve.

We hope this inspires you to start planning your next school ski trip with us and we look forward to working with you soon.

The SkiBound Team

FRANCE France continues to be the top destination for our school ski groups year after year with an extensive choice of high-altitude, snow-sure resorts as well as an excellent range of groupfriendly French accommodation. Featuring some of the best skiing in Europe, the French Alps are home to our exclusive Clubhotels offering a high standard of accommodation and a safe environment for groups. Party Leaders appreciate the list of benefits from using our SkiBound Clubhotels, including English speaking staff who are on-hand to meet your needs in resort.

Experience premium-grade skiing in France for a trip to last long in the memory.

the best clubhotels in the french alps Exclusive to SkiBound, our selection of Clubhotels offer ideal choice for your school ski trip. It’s not just the great accommodation options we offer but a complete package, including in-house dining, on-site ski fit and storage, evening entertainment, and SkiBound representatives. We recognise what Party Leaders are really looking for when their school ski group stays at one of our French Clubhotels, which is why we have built our programme to provide reliability, trust, excellent in-resort service and flexible après-ski options. There are 101 reasons why you should experience a SkiBound Clubhotel, but here are just a few of the benefits; • Offering doorstep skiing in France’s premier ski resorts • Unbeatable value for money, without compromising on quality • Operated and managed by SkiBound, with English speaking seasonal staff • Full-board accommodation, with hot lunches back at the hotel included as standard • Full control of the menu, so dietary requirements are handled with ease and sensitivity • Upgraded Party Leader bedrooms • In-house ski storage and ski fit by a Salomon qualified ski technician • Exceptional range of in-house entertainment options, from pool tables to discos • Night porters offering 24 hour assistance Our Clubhotels are specifically run for the youth market, as everything is geared towards providing our groups with the exact services, facilities and support that a school party requires.

Although all our Clubhotels vary in size and character, our ethos of providing great resorts, service and exceptional value for money ensures that you and your school will have an unbeatable skiing holiday with SkiBound.

Teacher’s comment “I just wanted to let you know that we had a trip of a lifetime to Alpe d’Huez, France! It really was an amzing experience! From the very moment that we arrived at Muscat International Airport to departing one week later, it couldn’t have run smoother!”

Al Sahwa School, Oman, Ski Trip to Alpe d’Huez

We are committed to providing the best accommodation options in the finest ski resorts France has to offer. With many of our Clubhotels having direct access to the high-mileage, snow-sure slopes, schools are provided with some of the world’s greatest ski spots without any element of compromise. Avoid the strain of public transport and maximise your students’ time on the slopes with school ski trip staying at one of our fantastic SkiBound Clubhotels.

location

Our Clubhotels are geared to the school market with our large bedrooms typically accommodating 4 students in each. All rooms come fully equipped with en-suite bathroom facilities and many have balconies with outstanding views out across the resort. Only with SkiBound do Party Leaders receive upgraded rooms, with a few extra facilities provided such as; luxury bed linen, towels, Nepresso machine with coffee pods, welcome drinks and a mini fridge.

Party Leaders and colleagues are usually accommodated in twin or triple rooms.

clubhotel bedrooms

Our Clubhotels cater specifically to school groups, delivering healthy nutritional meals to fuel your students on the slopes.

While we encourage students to explore new flavours and regional dishes, we also have a number of staples available to ensure all can enjoy a great meal. Any special dietary requirements communicated to your personal Tour Co-ordinator will be passed on to the Clubhotel where our chefs can create dishes to meet your school group’s needs.

catering options

Undoubtedly, safety and security are the most important aspects of your trip. Our SkiBound staff are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and hired based on their skills and eagerness to work with school groups and providing excellent customer service.All of our SkiBound Clubhotels meet the ‘Type R’ classification of high standards in building security, including fire detection, fire containment, fire-systems control, smoke evacuation and people evacuation.

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Whether you are seeking a disco, quiz, karaoke night, or games evening our SkiBound staff are on-hand to arrange these and of course take part. Staying in a SkiBound Clubhotel means you have the flexibility to choose your evening entertainment options which may include evenings out to any of the resort’s many aprèsski activities. We can pre-book and pre-pay these evenings for you prior to departure taking away the worry and hassle of accounting for extra budget.

après-ski options

Schools staying at our Clubhotels benefit from our in-house ski hire and ski fit service exclusive to SkiBound groups. Party Leaders appreciate this added service which cuts out on time spent walking to the nearest ski hire shop. We believe in only providing the best equipment, which is why we continue to choose Salomon as our suppliers and train qualified ski technicians to ensure your students are fitted out with the right kit and best fit.

in-house ski fit & ski Hire

resorts with clubhotels

Alpe d’huez

les menuires

serre chevalier

With 7 different ski areas to choose from, the resort of Alpe d’Huez is one of the top locations for school ski groups. Choice is everything and thanks to a series of excellent lift systems your group will be treated to a wide array of trails suited to all standards of skier. The extensive snow-making facilities ensure the mainly south facing slopes offer great skiing throughout the season.

As you’d expect from a resort that’s part of the ginormous Three Valleys ski area, Les Menuires has plenty for everyone and a little bit more if you’re willing to explore. Now operating under the “Snow Guarateed” label, this purpose-built resort boasts some of the most popular pistes in the entire region. Away from the slopes, the Three Valley area also offers a series of après-ski activities to keep you busy whatever the time of day.

Serre Chevalier encompasses over a dozen villages and hamlets dotted along the Guisane Valley. Offering over 250kms of skiable piste, anyone from beginners to experts will appreciate the vast array of terrain set amongst the pine-pitted scenery. Serre Chevalier remains one of Europe’s biggest resorts and a firm favourite with schools located just 90 minutes from Grenoble airport.

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Highlights

austria

• The sought-after destination of Oberlungau boasts a snow record lasting well into April

oberlungau

• 3 ski areas combined, offering 147km of pristine terrain

why choose this resort?

100% snowmaking coverage across the 147km of skiable piste means school groups can be sure of being welcomed by long, pristine runs, including the 6km ‘A1 run’ to Margarethan known to be one of the best in the Alps. Perfect for all levels of skiing.

resort height

1066m

lift range

1066-2200m

no of lifts

35

km of piste

147km

Beginner

46km

intermediate

74km

advanced

27km

snowmaking

100%

Highlights

austria

• The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier provides year-round skiing

zell am see

• Eight accommodation options to suit all budgets

why choose this resort?

resort height

Zell am See remains one of the most spectacular settings in Austria. From glacial hues to mirrored lakes, you’ll be hard pushed to discover a ski resort that competes for beauty and tranquillity.

Most groups access the Zell am See ski area via the Areitbahn Gondola in Schüttdorf where beginners will find the perfect place to start their lessons.

lift range

760-1950m

no of lifts

53

km of piste

138km

760m

no of trails

63

Beginner

24

intermediate

28

advanced

11

snowmaking

80%

Highlights

italy

• Boasting a compact lift system with little to no queuing, ensuring that students spend more time on the slopes

passo tonale why choose this resort?

resort height

Passo Tonale remains the number one choice for Italy with snow-sure pistes, uncrowded lifts and excellent après-ski.

As one of the highest resorts in Italy, snow is practically guaranteed and with over 100kms of piste to choose from, groups will find plenty to suit all abilities.

Beginners won’t have far to travel to find runs suited to their ability near the foot of the slopes while there are an array of progressive reds waiting for those seeking more testing terrain.

lift range

1250-3010m

no of lifts

30

km of piste

100km

1800m

no of trails

41

Beginner

12

intermediate

23

advanced

6

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usa winter park

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why choose this resort?

Highlights

Stretching out across over 3,000 acres of skiable piste, the resort is catered for by seven distinctive territories connected by an effective system of 25 lifts. With 143 runs to choose from, beginner to advanced level skiers can enjoy 3,081 acres of skiable terrain to perfect their newfound ski skills. Winter Park itself is home to the renowned ski school providing beginners the space to develop their snowplough turns across its numerous wellmaintained descents.

• Averaging over 320 inches of annual snowfall, 300 days of sunshine and located just 67 miles northwest of Denver, Winter Park Resort is Colorado’s finest resort

resort height highest lift

9000ft 12060ft

no of lifts acres of piste

25 3081

• At 3,042m, Winter Park offers great highaltitude skiing all season long and is renowned for its ‘Champagne Powder’

no of trails

143

Beginner

8%

• Winter Park is regarded as one of North America’s premier resorts, offering a fantastic range of terrain for all abilities

intermediate

36%

expert

56%

snowmaking

10%

usariver sunday sunday river maine yada yada yada

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why choose this resort?

Highlights

Known for its dependable snow record, Sunday River stretches across 870 acres of New England territory with 135 trails giving schools plenty of choice. Novices will have plenty of room to develop their skills with 41 green circle runs alone. 48 runs are set out for intermediates to discover and once you start to grow in confidence, students can venture to the wide award-winning cruisers of Lollapalooza and Excalibur.

• Our number 1 east coast resort and a firm favourite with SkiBound groups • 8 peaks, 870 acres of terrain, 135 named trails and 95% snowmaking coverage • Laying claim to having in place the most powerful and technically advanced snowmaking system on the planet • A great range of hotels, from doorstep skiing to dormitories, to suit all budgets and requirements

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resort height highest lift no of lifts

500ft 3140ft 16

acres of piste

742

no of trails

132

Beginner

25%

intermediate

32%

expert

43%

snowmaking

83% 35

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Enquiries (other than Middle East) Olivier House, 18 Marine Parade Brighton, Est Sussex BN2 1TL T: 00 44 (0) 1273 244664 E: internationalschools@travelbound.com

Music and Concert Tours

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