Welcome Comets!

It's official - a group of students from Grand Ledge High School has joined our tour group. Here's a quick run-through of some key tour info, so everyone is on the same page:

The Blog: Bookmark this site, and check it weekly for updates and new info. All valid e-mails submitted to EF will be alerted any time the blog is updated. Use the links under Tour Related Info for more information. Check the archives and use the search bar at the top of the page to find answers to your questions.

Tentative departure date: July 11 (This is 95% locked in - it will be set in stone 99 days prior to departure)

Passports: get these ASAP, if you haven't already. 15-year-olds should wait if they'll turn 16 prior to Feb. 1, because 16-year-olds get an adult (10-year) passport. Be certain that the name on your passport matches the name on the EF Invoice exactly. This is a requirement for departure.

Meetings: held monthly in Mr. Van Hof's room during PRIDE (that's a wacky DeWitt High School class, Comets). All meeting content will be posted on the blog. The meetings focus on answereing any pressing questions and on one city we'll be visiting, so Grand Ledge kids might want to search the archives for info on Rome, Vatican City, Pisa and Florence. The January meeting will focus on Genoa and Assisi

Parent Meetings: Two whole-group parent and student meetings will be held. One in March/April, one in May/June. These will probably be in the evening at DeWitt High School.

Billing: EF handles all billing. I can answer any question you have, but you might find your answers at the EF Tours website

Finances: The U.S. dollar is weakening vs the Euro, so you might want to increase your planned spending cash a bit. Use the currency converter at the bottom of the page to see what your dollars will turn into overseas. Some small changes in the tour price may still happen, but are not likely. All prices will be locked in 99 days before departure.