2017 Tour to Brazil, Argentina, and Iguazu Falls -- General Information

2017 South American tour

--We are traveling with EF Educational Tours. 

--This is a 10-day private tour June 19-28, 2017 especially for our adult group. We will not be combined with any other groups. Note: EF now requires 4 days of flexibility on either side of our requested departure date in order to find the best available flights.

--The current all-inclusive tour price is $4,875 per adult.  This includes the $95 enrollment fee, departure fees, program price, private bus, adult supplement, 7 overnight stays in double rooms with private baths, roundtrip airfare from DFW, internal flights, all breakfasts and dinners, lunches on days 3 and 9, samba lessons, 2 boat rides, jeep ride, fiesta gaucha excursion, horseback riding, entrances to sites per itinerary, guided sightseeing and walking tours, and full-time EF tour director.  

--Those who have previously traveled with EF will receive an additional $100 discount.  This will be reflected on your account when previous travel has been verified by EF.

--This tour offers two additional optional excursions.  It is your individual choice whether you opt for either, both, or neither of these extras.  The entire group does not have to enroll.  1) a Brazilian Evening ($120) a traditional Rio Carnival experience show, and 2) Take an Argentine tango lesson in Buenos Aires ($65)! 

--EF continues to offer the EF Price Guarantee.  Once you enroll on the tour, your price will never change due to increase in program price.  In addition, there will be NO INCREASING DEPARTURE FEES after you enroll!

--The optional $155 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan covers medical and accident, baggage and property, flight delay, 24-hour emergency assistance, and tour cancellation and interruption.  The insurance is not required, but I do recommend it as many U.S. insurance companies do not provide adequate insurance for travel abroad.  I would recommend contacting your insurance company to make sure.  If you do not want it, you can decline it during enrollment.  You can, however, add the all-inclusive coverage plan up to 70 days prior to departure.

--This tour requires at least 30 participants for the private bus at this price.  If there are fewer, the fee will increase slightly.

--Each participant must have a roommate or will be subject to a single supplement charge.

--The minimum amount required at the time of enrollment is $95.

--Enrollment options:

1.       Internet: enroll online quickly and easily at http://www.eftours.com/enroll.  Our tour number is 1800998ST.

2.       Phone: call 1-877-205-9909.

4.       Fax: complete the enrollment form and fax to 1-800-318-3732.

--Payment options:

1.       Manual Payment Plan: pay $95 with enrollment and lock in the current price, required $500 due in 30 days, $500 due 90 days after enrollment, and the rest you may pay as you please as long as the balance is paid 110 days prior to departure (about March 1, 2017).  There is a $50 to use your credit card.

2.       Monthly Payment Plan: pay $95 with enrollment and lock in current price, then the balance is automatically divided into small, manageable monthly payments deducted monthly from your checking account as a bank draft or debit charge.  With this plan you have 2 more months (until May 19, 2017) to make payments (30 days prior to departure) and you do not have to worry about late fees. 

--When registering, you MUST put your name on the application EXACTLY as it is on your passport or birth certificate.  This is the same name that will be put on your airplane tickets (and passport if you don’t have one yet) and the names MUST match.  Married women use your married name.  EF requires you to include a middle name (or maiden name if that is on your passport) for enrollment.

--You will need a passport to travel abroad.  If you have one, make sure it will be valid at least six months after our return in 2017.  Adult passports are good for 10 years; children’s passports are good for five years.  If you do not have a passport, then wait until about 6 months prior to departure to apply.  You will also need a tourist visa to enter Brazil, which we will obtain prior to departure.

--Once we have organized our traveling group, I will keep you informed of everything you need to know.  I will have a meeting a month prior to departure.  Until then I will keep you informed on sites we will see, what to expect, what to pack, how to obtain currency, where to shop, how to get passports, inform you of airline flights and hotels…everything you need to know through my travel blog at http://luv2go.blogspot.com. 

Right now you just need to decide if you want to join us…and we hope you do!

2015 General Tour Information

Experience Ireland and the Scottish Highlands

--We are traveling with EF Educational Tours. 

--This is a 10-day private customized tour June 22-July 1, 2015 especially for our adult group. We will not be combined with any other groups.

--The current all-inclusive tour price is $4,474 per adult.  This includes the $95 enrollment fee, departure fees, program price, private bus, adult supplement, 8 overnight stays in double rooms with private baths, roundtrip airfare from DFW, all breakfasts and dinners, train and ferry transportation, 15 entrances to sites, guided sightseeing and walking tours, and full-time EF tour director.

--Those who have previously traveled with EF will receive an additional $100 discount (the enrollment fee).  This will be reflected on your account when previous travel has been verified by EF.

--EF now offers the EF Price Guarantee.  Once you enroll on the tour, your price will never change.  This is a new feature with EF.  NO MORE INCREASING DEPARTURE FEES after you enroll!

--The optional $155 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan covers medical and accident, baggage and property, flight delay, 24-hour emergency assistance, and tour cancellation and interruption.  The insurance is not required, but I do recommend it as many U.S. insurance companies do not provide adequate insurance for travel abroad.  I would recommend contacting your insurance company to make sure.  If you do not want it, you can decline it during enrollment.  You can, however, add the all-inclusive coverage plan up to 70 days prior to departure.

--This tour requires at least 30 participants for the private bus at this price.  If there are fewer, the fee will increase slightly.

--Each participant must have a roommate or will be subject to a single supplement charge.

--The minimum amount required at the time of enrollment is $95.  This will lock you into the current price.

--Enrollment options:

1.       Internet: enroll online quickly and easily at the EF enrollment site.  Our tour number is 1472106ED.

2.       Phone: call 1-877-205-9909.

3.       Mail: send in the enrollment form in the prepaid envelope provided (I have these).

4.       Fax: complete the enrollment form and fax to 1-800-318-3732.

--Payment options:

1.       Manual Payment Plan: pay $95 with enrollment and lock in the current price, required $500 due in 30 days, and the rest you may pay as you please as long as the balance is paid 110 days prior to departure (about March 1, 2015).

2.       Monthly Payment Plan: pay $95 with enrollment and lock in current price, then the balance is automatically divided into small, manageable monthly payments deducted monthly from your checking account or credit card.  With this plan you have 2 more months (until May 22, 2015) to make payments (30 days prior to departure) and you do not have to worry about late fees. 

--When registering, you MUST put your name on the application EXACTLY as it is on your passport or birth certificate.  This is the same name that will be put on your airplane tickets (and passport if you don’t have one yet) and the names MUST match.  Married women use your married name.  EF requires you to include a middle name (or maiden name if that is on your passport) for enrollment.

--You will need a passport to travel abroad.  If you have one, make sure it will be valid at least six months after our return in 2015.  Adult passports are good for 10 years; children’s passports are good for five years.  If you do not have a passport, then wait until about 6 months prior to departure to apply.

--Once we have organized our traveling group, I will keep you informed of everything you need to know.  I will have a meeting a month prior to departure.  Until then I will keep you informed on sites we will see, what to expect, what to pack, how to obtain currency, where to shop, how to get passports, inform you of airline flights and hotels…everything you need to know through my travel blog at http://luv2go.blogspot.com. 

Right now you just need to decide if you want to join us…and we hope you do!

2013 Tour General Information

East Europe tour to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, and Budapest

(Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary)

--We are traveling with EF Educational Tours.

--This is a 10-day private tour June 17-26, 2013 especially for our adult group.

--The current all-inclusive tour price is $3,915 per adult.  This includes the $95 enrollment fee, current departure fees*, program fee, private bus, adult supplement, 8 overnight stays in double rooms with private baths, roundtrip airfare from DFW, all breakfasts and dinners, 4 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides, 1 sightseeing tour led by our tour director, 3 walking tours, admissions to sights per itinerary, and full-time EF tour director. Included entrance admissions are: Checkpoint Charlie Museum, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Auschwitz and Birkenau, Wawel Cathedral, Matthias Church, Budapest Basilica, Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, and an evening Danube River cruise in Budapest.  *Departure fees are subject to change according to the airport tax. 

--The $95 enrollment fee is waived for those who have previously traveled with EF.

--The optional $145 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan covers medical and accident, baggage and property, flight delay, 24-hour emergency assistance, and tour cancellation and interruption. The insurance is not required, but I do recommend it. The insurance is automatically billed to all travelers and must be paid upon enrollment or within 30 days of enrollment. If you do not want it, you must decline in writing. Once you decline it, you cannot get it back.

--This tour requires at least 25 participants for the private bus at this price. If there are fewer, the fee increases by approximately $30 per traveler.

--Each participant must have a roommate or be subject to a single supplement charge. (However, there are several who have signed up without roommates, so it is possible that those who sign up now as a singles will have roommates later and save a single charge.)

--The minimum amount required at the time of enrollment is $95 (or $240 with insurance).

--Enrollment options:

1. Internet: enroll online quickly and easily at http://www.eftours.com/enroll. Our tour number is 1115941. (The lower student price appears first; the adult supplement appears on the next page after you register with your birthday to provide your age)

2. Phone: call 1-800-665-5364.

3. Mail: send in the enrollment form in the prepaid envelope provided.

4. Fax: complete the enrollment form and fax to 1-800-318-3732.

--Payment options:

1. Manual payment: pay $95 ($240 with insurance) with enrollment, required $250 due 30 days later, and the rest you may pay as you please as long as the balance is paid by March 1, 2013.

2. Credit card or direct bank debit: pay $95 ($240 with insurance) with enrollment, then the balance is automatically divided into small, manageable monthly payments deducted monthly from your checking account or credit card. With this plan you have 2 more months (until May 16, 2013) to make payments (30 days prior to departure) and do not have to worry about late fees.

--When registering, you MUST put your name on the application EXACTLY as it is on your passport or birth certificate. This is the same name that will be put on your airplane tickets (and passport if you don’t have one yet) and the names must match. Married women use your married name. EF requires you include a middle name (or maiden name if that is on your passport) for enrollment.

--You will need a passport to travel abroad. If you have one, make sure it will be valid at least six months after our return in 2013. Adult passports are good for 10 years; children’s passports are good for five years. If you do not have a passport, then wait until about 6 months prior to departure to apply.

--Once we have organized our traveling group, I will keep you informed of everything you need to know. I will have meetings a few months prior to departure. Until then I will keep you informed on sites we will see, what to expect, what to pack, how to obtain currency, where to shop, how to get passports, inform you of airline flights and hotels…everything you need to know through my travel blog at http://luv2go.blogspot.com.

Right now you just need to decide if you want to join us…and we hope you do!

General Information for Athens and the Islands Tour 2011

--We are traveling with EF Educational Tours.
--This is a 10-day private tour June 16-25, 2011 especially for our adult group. (We are not doing the 3-day extension.)
--The all-inclusive tour price is $3,942 per adult. This includes the $95 enrollment fee, current departure fees*, program fee, weekend supplement, all-inclusive insurance plan, private bus, adult supplement, 4 nights Athens hotel in double rooms with private baths, 4-day Greek Isle cruise with inside double rooms with private bath, roundtrip airfare from DFW, all breakfasts and dinners in Athens, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the cruise.
--Ship to shore transportation is provided in the tour cost. Optional excursions are available for all ports of call through Louis Cruise lines while on tour.
--This price is good through Feb. 26, 2011 when the final payments must be received. $125 late fee will be charged if final payment is not received by that date. *Departure fees are subject to change according to the airport tax.
--The $135 All-Inclusive Insurance Plan covers medical and accident, baggage and property, and tour cancellation and interruption. The insurance is not required, but I do recommend it. The insurance is automatically billed to all travelers and must be paid upon enrollment or within 30 days of enrollment. If you do not want it, you must decline in writing. Once you decline it, you cannot get it back.
--Each participant must have a roommate or will be subject to a single supplement charge. As of 2010, the single supplement is $40 per night in a hotel or cruise cabin. That would be $40 x 8 nights = $320.
--Enrollment options:
Internet: enroll online quickly and easily at http://www.eftours/enroll. Our tour number is 193839. (The lower student price appears first; the adult supplement appears on the next page after you register with your birthday to provide your age)
Phone: call 1-800-665-5364.
Mail: send in the enrollment form with the full payment in the prepaid envelope provided (I have these).
Fax: complete the enrollment form and fax to 1-800-318-3732.
--Payment options:
--Manual payment: the full price is due upon enrollment through Feb. 26, 2011.
--Credit card or direct bank debit: pay $95 ($230 with insurance) with enrollment, then the balance is automatically divided into monthly payments deducted monthly from your checking account or credit card. With this plan you have 2 more months (until May 15, 2011) to make payments (30 days prior to departure) and do not have to worry about late fees.
--When registering, you MUST put your name on the application EXACTLY as it is on your passport or birth certificate. This is the same name that will be put on your airplane tickets (and passport if you don’t have one yet) and the names must match. Married women use your married name. EF requires you include a middle name (or maiden name if that is on your passport) for enrollment.
--You will need a passport to travel abroad. If you have one, make sure it will be valid at least six months after our return in 2011. Adult passports are good for 10 years; children’s passports are good for five years. If you do not have a passport, then wait until about 6 months prior to departure to apply.
--Once we have organized our traveling group, I will keep you informed of everything you need to know. I will have meetings a few months prior to departure. Until then I will keep you informed on sites we will see, what to expect, what to pack, how to obtain currency, where to shop, how to get passports, inform you of airline flights and hotels…everything you need to know through this travel blog at http://luv2go.blogspot.com/.
Right now you just need to decide if you want to join us…and we hope you do!
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