Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders
Tour length: 7 days
Group Leaders: Julie Rexroad and Rosa Minnear
About me
Our tour details
Our travel partner
Safety, support, resources
Everything that’s included
How to reserve your spot
Our Agenda
What we are going to cover
When we have the opportunity, We travel!
We love to explore and experience aspects that can only be grasp to the fullness by being there, being a part and living it!
Therefore, we are grateful to present this opportunity to students and you travel Puerto Rico. This will open doors to the curiosity and personal life enrichment.
We are going to do this in a safe way, through a that can be trusted to make out of this trip a lifetime experience!
Julie Rexroad
and
Rosa Minnear
Rosa Minnear and Julie Rexroad
Spanish and Science teachers.
We agree that every trip that we have experience is a favorite one!
We are excited because this coming trip can be your favorite one too. You and your student will be able to experience and live what we talk about in class, and gain other skills that can only be learned outside the classroom and even away.
A bit about me…
Education First
Explore America
Our educational travel and safety partner
Over 55 years of experience
On-the-ground presence in 114 countries
600+ offices & schools
Our 50,000+ staff and faculty members
Accredited, just like your school
Awarded for safety and support
El Morro Fort, Old San Juan
Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders – 7 days
May 22nd
June 1st
Earliest possible departure date
Latest possible return date
Mark your calendars (for now)
EF uses a 3-day date range to ensure we get the best rates and activities.
We will confirm our exact dates of travel at least 90 days before we depart.
Our travel window
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/support
My Support Team
Tour Consultant
The Tour Consultant works with me to select the perfect itinerary. They are experts in our area - so they understand our school district’s needs.
Account Manager
Our program account manager helps me with logistical questions, pre-departure support, post-trip follow-up, feedback, and more!
Tour Director
Our 24/7 guide will handle all the logistics and expose us to local history and culture.
Chaperone Team
I have selected a dream team of educators I trust to join us on tour. These travelers will be there to support the group and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/support
Your Support Team
Traveler Support Team
This team works directly with you, parents and students, to answer any questions you may have. Anything from payment plans to dietary preferences – they are your go-to!
Call EF’s Traveler Support Team: 1-888-333-9756
Emergency Service & Support Team
Our dedicated Safety Team can be reached 24 hours a day at our North American and European headquarters. This team has been trained extensively to handle any on-tour emergencies with ease. Plus, we provide professional overnight security at hotels dedicated specifically to each group, ensuring travelers are safe in their rooms.
Our Safety Partner
Local support and staff on the ground
24/7 Safety and Incident Response Team
World Travel & Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp - global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism
24/7 Tour Director, Group Leader, and Chaperone Team
Professional Overnight
security
Traveler Support Specialists
Background checks on all adults traveling on student tours
U.S. Tour Operators Association:
TOURCARE stamp for protecting the well-
being of our travelers
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/health-and-safety
Our Education Partner
The best way to help students gain new perspectives and build skills for the future is through experiential learning.
EF’s Personalized Learning Guide
This guide helps students put a more personal lens on their tour by tapping into their own interests and passions.
High School or
College Credit
Students can earn 0.5 high school credits (included) or 3 college credits (for a small fee) by doing additional project work related to their tour experience.
College Essay
Help Guide
EF’s college essay guide helps students use their tour as inspiration for a personal essay that admissions officers can’t resist.
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/help-center/education/academic-credit
93%
of travelers say their tour expanded their knowledge�of the world
89%
say they understand more about new people, places,�and cultures
88%
of travelers say they grew more confident and independent�
Source: EF Educational Tours 2019 Post-Tour Student Survey�
92%
say they discovered more about themselves�
Why we travel
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/help-center/policies/coverage-flexibility
Book with Confidence
Travel Protection (included)
Included for all travelers, this plan provides coverage for baggage and property, trip cancellation and interruption, and more.
Travel Protection Plus (+$180)
Available to all travelers upon enrollment, this plan allows for everything included in Travel Protection AND cancellation for any reason up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Till Financial
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/help-center/preparation/till-financial
Once students are enrolled, it's recommended that they sign up for Till and download the free Till app. By doing so, they'll be provided with a Till debit card that can be used for on-trip expenses and even after they return home.
What’s Till?
Till is a free banking app and debit card designed for kids to teach financial literacy through real-world experience.
Why do we use Till?
EF Explore America has partnered with Till so students can go cashless on our tour. Tour Directors will use the app to distribute money to students’ Till cards for certain meals that may be included. Parents can also use the Till app to send extra spending money to their students on tour.
What’s next?
Additional Resources
Explorer Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to help students discover the world—and their place in it.
Tour Fundraising Page
Every traveler will receive an individual tour fundraising page upon enrollment.
Want to know more? Visit: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/explorer-scholarship
Everything Included
Personalized learning
Payments & protection
Safety & support
Itinerary & logistics
$239
$119
$3,429
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Let’s do this
Travel is for everyone and, by breaking the cost of your trip into manageable payments, our recommended Automatic Payment Plan makes it possible for everyone, too. We also have Pay-in-Full and our Manual Payment Plan as well.
Bi-weekly �Payments
Monthly
Payments
bi-weekly payments,
after $95 enrollment fee*
monthly payments,
after $95 enrollment fee*
*Card must display the Visa or Mastercard logo
* Estimated cost; may vary based on desired date of autopay withdrawal.
† Additional restrictions & fees apply
Automatic!
One-time payment,
includes $95 enrollment fee*
Friday, January 19th at 7pm EST
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Ready to travel?
Enrollment Deadline
Grab your phones as the QR code to secure your spot on tour will be on the next slide!
Spots Available
(first come first serve)
Interested Families
https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2771643JY
Tour ID: 2771643JY
Scan the QR code below with your camera to pull up the enrollment page now – I will be walking through the next steps so please follow along!
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How to secure your spot
What’s next??
Once enrolled, please be sure to…
Have Questions?
Call EF’s Traveler Support Team: 1-888-333-9756
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