LAST RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS

INFORMATION FROM THE GROUP LEADER (S):

Day of Departure Meeting Point & Time:
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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Prométour is not responsible for participants who are not able to enter their destination

·        American Passport / Canadian Passport does NOT require a visa to enter Great Britain or the Schengen Group of countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Spain)

·        Travelers of other nationalities must check if a visa is required with authorities of all destinations on your itinerary - INCLUDING flight entry points prior to final destination (example via England, via United States, via Canada etc.)

·        All passports must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the conclusion of your trip in Europe

·        Non-American Citizens in possession of a green card must bring it with them in order to return to the United States

·        Minors (less than 18 years) in addition to a valid passport & any applicable visas, should have a signed Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form

INSURANCE

Emergency Medical Insurance covering the length of the group’s stay is included in all tour prices.
Cancellation Insurance is included for trips to Europe & trips to Mexico with flights.
Your Prométour Director & Group Leader(s) will have a copy of the Insurance Policy for your group.
Should an emergency occur and you are not in the company of your Prometour Tour Director contact the insurance company for assistance:

You may be required to pay on site for medical aid - keep all associated receipts & unused travel documents to submit with your claim.

HOTELS AND HOST FAMILIES:

·        Parents must have the address and phone number of the hotels and/or host families you will be staying with.

·        Room phones, hotel laundry and in-room facilities are to be used at the participant’s expense

·        Speak quietly in hotel halls and avoid disrupting the peace of the other guests

·        Respect the curfew

POCKET MONEY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

·        Check the internet for up-to-date exchange rates www.xe.com

·        We recommend $25 - $30 USD in pocket money per day in Europe

·        We recommend $20 - $25 USD in pocket money per day in Québec / Mexico

·        It is always wise to enter a destination with some local currency for first expenses

·        It is best to have an ATM card that has been verified with your financial institution that it can be used abroad. You will require a PIN number in order to withdraw local currency from an ATM machine. Advise your financial institution that you intend to use the card abroad to avoid a stop being placed on the card due to unusual activity

·        Cash or traveler’s cheques should be in small denominations - You can change money and cash traveler’s cheques at the airport, commercial money exchanges, banks and hotels

·        VISA and MasterCard are widely accepted

·        In Europe, Prométour currently recommends a 3 Euro tip per day for your tour director and a 1 Euro tip per day for your bus driver (including transfers). Unless stated on your price sheet, tips are not included in the tour package.

·        In Canada and Mexico, Prométour currently recommends a US$2.00 tip per day for your tour director and a US$1.00 tip per day for your bus driver (including transfers). Unless stated on your price sheet, tips are not included in the tour package.


LUGGAGE LIMITATIONS FOR ALL TRIPS WITH FLIGHTS:
Checked Luggage

·        International flights generally have the same size and weight allowances but may limit the number of pieces that can be checked in. Checked bags are usually limited to 2 pieces, maximum weight of 50 or 70 pounds per bag. The largest piece of luggage cannot exceed 62” in any dimension, and the second piece of luggage cannot exceed 55” in any dimension. International baggage weight allowance can differ depending on the airline and on the destination country. Check with your airline for more information

·        As you will be on the move and may have to carry your luggage through airports, on/off buses & up/down stairs, Prométour recommends 1 bag (50-60 lbs) per person for all tours

·        Do not pack anything in your suitcase that you may need before your first night on tour Carry On Luggage

·        Some U.S. carriers allow 2 carry on bags, not to exceed 22” x 9” x 14”. Airlines based outside of North America may only allow one carry-on bag not to exceed 11 pounds and 22” x 9” x 14”

·        Prométour recommends that you bring a small backpack as your 1 small carry-on item


WEATHER CONDITIONS

·  Check the internet for up-to-date weather information www.worldweather.org

·        We will often be outdoors, dress wisely and comfortably (layers are best)

·        Do not wear new shoes

·        Bring clothes that would be suitable for rainy conditions

CELL PHONES & PHONE CARDS:

·        Verify with your cell phone provider if your cellular phone will function in your destination and the associated costs

·        It is generally easier & less expensive to purchase a Local Telephone Card in destination

·        Telephone cards are sold at newsstands and convenience shops

·        To call the United States from the Schengen Group of countries: 00 + 1 + area code + the number you are calling

·        To call the United States from Canada: 1 + area code + the number you are calling

HOW TO CONTACT PROMÉTOUR WHILE ON TOUR
France - Paris Office: 01-55-78-22-58
Spain - Malaga Office: 952-121-690
North America - Montreal Office: 00-1-514-848-7292 / 6157 (Local) (514) 848-7292 / 6157

AND FINALLY………

·        This is a school trip and school rules do apply

·        Leave a photocopy of your passport at home

·        If you hold a student I.D. card bring it with you

·        Label your suitcase and camera with your name and address

·        All medications should be packed in their original container with affixed prescription

·        The night before departure go to bed early and have a good breakfast the next morning

·        Participants are always to be seated as soon as they enter a bus and/or train, so attendance can be taken

·        When the bus driver, Prométour Director or chaperones give you information, stop talking, face front and listen to instructions

·        Keep your bus clean at all times

·        Immediately report any illness or injury to the nearest chaperone or Prométour Director


MEXICO Police : 060 Medical Emergency : 060
FRANCE Police : 17 Medical Emergency : 15
SPAIN Police : 091 Medical Emergency : 061
ITALY Police : 112 Medical Emergency :113
BRITAIN Emergency (All) : 999
CANADA/USA Emergency (All) : 911

Itinerary

Hotel Information

HOTEL ANNE DE BRETAGNE **
  10 RUE ST THOMAS
  SAINT MALO,
  FRANCE
  PHONE : 02,99,56,18,00
  WWW/EMAIL :

KYRIAD CAEN CENTRE**
  1, PLACE DE LA REPUBLIQUE
  CAEN,
  FRANCE
  PHONE : 02-31-86-55-33
  WWW/EMAIL :

CAMPANILE BASTILLE**
  9 RUE DU CHEMIN VERT
  PARIS,
  FRANCE
  PHONE : 01-43-38-58-08
  WWW/EMAIL : WWW.ENVERGURE.FR/CAMPANILEFR.HTML