Boston Band Trip Information
Cost of the trip: $634(approx. we will know exact cost shortly) which will be broken down into 3 payments of $210 each (with the remainder due in the last payment), the first being due Dec 1- 15th, second:Jan 15th and the 3rd: Feb 23rd. Please Note: The cost of the trip is based on 90 students,16 adults, so the actual cost will be adjusted for more or less students.
- The following is a working itinerary, updates and slight changes to come
- Cost for chaperons is the same. Chaperons will be two to a room, students four to a room. If you are interested in being a chaperon, please email Robin Taylor at rl.taylor@comcast.net , so we have an idea how many are interested and follow same payment schedule as students.
- Checks should be made out to Howell Bands and put in the mailbox in the Band Room with your child's name on it in memo area.
- Breakfast and Dinner is included, but please note that lunch is on their own. Budget $10.00 for each lunch and save $20.00 for the return trip on Sunday.
- Allow one suitcase (normal size not Super size) and one carry-on. Be sure to pack appropriate clothing (what the students would wear for a HHS concert-- NO SWEATS!) for the Boston Symphony.
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS,
TRIP #10-03109
Contact www.tours-eti.com for more info
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
2:30 PM: Two 55 passenger motorcoaches arrive at
3:30 PM: Depart from
U.S. ROUTE ROUNDTRIP ONLY, DOES NOT GO THROUGH
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Two hours from arrival, please call your escort or our 24-hour (1-800-654-4560 then "0") service to tell your arrival time.
8:00 AM: Arrive in the
9:30 AM: Depart for
10:30 AM: Arrive at Charleston Navy Yard and visit the USS CONSTITUTION and the
12:30 PM: Depart for Faneuil Hall – The second-floor meeting hall is dubbed "The Cradle of Liberty" because of protests against British policy voiced here. Lunch on your own
Visit nearby Quincy Market – These former warehouses have been transformed into a dynamic shopping & dining landmark.
3:00 PM: Meet at the NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM – Visit this outstanding aquatic zoo featuring a 200,000-gallon circular central tank with
5:00 PM: Walk to dinner
5:30 PM: Arrive for DINNER at HARD ROCK CAFE
7:00 PM: Depart for the symphony
7:30 PM: Arrive at the symphony
8:00 PM: Enjoy a PERFORMANCE of the BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (subject to 2010 schedule)
10:30 PM: Depart for the hotel
11:30 PM: Arrive at the HOTEL and check-in
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PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY
Friday, April 16, 2010
8:00 AM: BREAKFAST at the hotel
9:00 AM: Depart for your clinic
10:00 AM: Arrive at the clinic site (subject to the schedule of the clinician[s])
ETI MUSIC CLINIC Combined for the Bands
12:00 PM: Depart for The Shops at Prudential Center – This brightly lit mall includes anchor stores Lord & Taylor and
2:30 PM: Meet your OLD TOWN TROLLEYS and begin your GUIDED CITY TOUR of the historic FREEDOM TRAIL – On this two-hour trek, you will visit the State House, Park Street Church, The Granary Burial Grounds, Ben Franklin's Statue, see Cheer's Bull , Finch Restaurant, The Old Corner Book store, The Old South Meeting House, and The Old State House.
4:30 PM: Depart for dinner
5:00 PM: Arrive for DINNER at UNO CHICAGO GRILL (
6:30 PM: Meet at
Enjoy a BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME (subject to 2010 schedule)
10:30 PM: After the game, depart for the hotel
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PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:30 AM: BREAKFAST at the hotel and check-out
9:30 AM: Depart for
10:30 AM: Arrive at the
12:00 PM: After your visit, enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps at Brother's Deli or one of the local cafes in the area.
2:00 PM: Meet for your WALKING TOUR of
4:00 PM: Depart for a return visit to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
6:30 PM: Meet at Long Wharf and begin boarding for your BOSTON HARBOR DJ DINNER CRUISE – Enjoy food and great music. (subject to availability)
10:00 PM: Depart for home. Rest stops and meals on your own en route at the Director's discretion.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Two hours away from home, please call our 24-hour (1-800-654-4560 then "0") service; give the name of your school and expected arrival time. Your telephone tree captain can call in and be advised of that arrival time.
2:30 PM: Arrive at
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-654-4560. PLEASE LEAVE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION INCLUDING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
TRIP FEATURES
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT TRIP TO
* THE TOUR INCLUDES
* Round trip transportation aboard first class, air-conditioned, DVD and/or VCR equipped motorcoaches
* First-class accommodations for two nights and changing rooms upon arrival in the
* Three breakfasts and three dinners
* USS Constitution /
* Faneuil Hall /
* Performance of the
* ETI Music Clinic Combined / The Shops at Prudential Center
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* Private nighttime hotel security
* Create a Video Package
* All trip planning and arrangements
* $2,000,000 Liability Insurance / SYTA Consumer Protection Plan Coverage
* Optional travel insurance is available
* Member of the Student Youth Travel Association
* Services of our company tour escort for your entire stay in the
* All taxes, service charges and gratuities for restaurant and hotel facilities
* Based on tariffs in effect 11/3/09 and subject to availability at time of booking
* Health and accident insurance coverage, including medical evacuation, up to $2,500 per person included for all participants
* 1-800-654-4560 Emergency service, answered 24 hours, provided for your peace of mind while the trip is in progress
We will be posting additional information on the blog and on Charms as needed.
If you are interested in going, make sure that you turn in a deposit of $210.00 by December 15th to the mailbox in the Band Room. Make checks out to Howell Bands. Please contact Carol Stone if you have questions regarding your student account.
