EF DISCOVERY
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EAST COAST USA
Language Travel for students aged 14-17
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EAST COAST USA
From New York to Florida. America’s east coast has been the site of intrepid discovery, new beginnings and world politics for generations. Head south as you travel through the coast’s key states – from the European-influenced Boston to the tropical climes of Florida.
THE BEST OF THE EAST COAST. ALL IN ONE TRIP. There aren’t many places where you can experience the spectrum of climatic and cultural diversity without ever leaving the same country. America’s east coast offers the lot – from unmistakable urban landmarks to some of the world’s most famous beach vistas. As your EF Discovery™ journey forges southwards, you’ll be introduced to some of the most important stops on the eastern seaboard – learning the essential language skills you need to survive along the way. Your starting point is Boston, where you’ll get the chance to explore the city’s rich multicultural and colonial heritage. Your adventure continues south to New York, one of the most iconic settlements in the world. Snap some photographs and test your language skills on the streets as you discover the best this modern metropolis has to offer. The next stop on your journey is Washington, D.C. – home to key US political monuments and fascinating museums – before you catch a flight to the tropical climes of Orlando, Florida. Here, you’ll use your new language abilities in the real world as you experience the world’s most famous theme parks and relax on the beach before heading home.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE? Tours: > A full-time EF Leader traveling with you from your country of origin > A full-time EF Tour Director > Sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides > Sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
Visits: > Entrance to Boston Duck Tour, Prudential Center, 9/11 memorial, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway show, Mount Vernon, Legends of Alexandria, Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center
Travel: > Round-trip flights > Comfortable coach > Overnight stays in 2-3 star hotels > Continental breakfast, lunch (or cash lunch allowance) and dinner daily > Tipping for Tour Director and drivers > Flight from Washington D.C. to Orlando
Days 1-2: Boston
Days 3-4: New York
Days 5-6: Washington, D.C.
What to look forward to: > Dinner at Faneuil Hall > Boston Duck Tour > Prudential Center Sky Walk
What to look forward to: > Guided sightseeing tour of the city > Visit the 9/11 memorial > Empire State Building Observatory
What to look forward to: > Visit to Mount Vernon > City night sightseeing > Smithsonian Museums
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Days 7-9: Orlando
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What to look forward to: > Kennedy Space Center > Full day to experience Universal Studios > Free time to relax on famous Cocoa Beach
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IN FOCUS: YOUR ITINERARY DAYS 1-2: THE BEST OF BOSTON
Anyone who’s familiar with Europe will feel right at home in this old American city. Steeped in history, you’ll find colonial culture come alive on Boston’s streets, with its grand parks and squares. With an EF Leader by your side, you’ll explore the red-brick delights of the city center along famous Newbury Street, checking out some shops and ordering a snack along the way. You’ll even take to the water for a classic Boston Duck Tour and then reach for the stars at the Prudential Skywalk Observatory. Destination highlights: > Tour around Boston – by land and sea – to see the city’s top sights > Special dinner at Faneuil Hall
DAYS 3-4: HELLO, NEW YORK!
From Boston, you’ll travel on towards iconic New York. In the so-called ‘city that never sleeps’ you’ll take a tour to see the top sights including the 9/11 memorial, Chinatown, Little Italy and more. Making time to stop and practice your language skills, you’ll investigate the Empire State Building at night. After a night in the ‘Big Apple’ you’ll wake up looking forward to exploring the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park – and the adventure’s not over yet: catch a Broadway show before you depart this unforgettable city. Destination highlights: > Take a tour to explore the best of Manhattan > Photo opportunities and time to enjoy the atmosphere in iconic locations like Central Park and Times Square
DAYS 5-6: FROM PHILADELPHIA TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Journeying through the Virginian countryside to Washington, D.C., you’ll pause at majestic Mount Vernon for a photo opportunity above the Potomac river. Later, you’ll take a Legends of Alexandria tour by candlelight and hear folklore and ghost stories to round off an exciting day of travel. In the morning, it’s time to explore the other essential sights that America’s capital city has to offer. It might be the home of some of the world’s most important political decisions, but Washington D.C. is an exciting city where history and culture combine to offer an unforgettable experience. You’ll see sights you’ll instantly recognize – including the iconic White House – and even some sights you might not have expected. What’s more, you’ll make a pit stop at some some local boutiques to test your English along the way. Destination highlights: > Visit George Washington’s house > Take a spooky city tour > Snap a photo of the world-famous White House
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DAYS 7-9: AWESOME ORLANDO
After a quick flight down to the tropical climes of Florida, you’ll arrive at the world-famous destination of Orlando, known as the home of unmissable theme parks. You’ll explore a host of must-see entertainment attractions, from the 21st-Century technology of Future World to the excitement of Universal Studios. In fact, you’ll get to spend a whole day enjoying everything that Universal Studios has to offer, including the Islands of Adventure and the mysterious corridors of Hogwarts at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Other favorites include Shrek, The Simpsons and many more. Once you’ve had your fill of Universal Studios, you’ll get the chance to visit the Kennedy Space Center. It’s an out-of-this-world experience, where you can stand on the site of real-life rocket launches and see where the crafts themselves are built. After two days of exhausting excitement and putting your language skills to good practice, you’ll enjoy some spare time to relax in paradise at Cocoa Beach, one of the most beautiful spots on the coast, before heading home with a camera full of souvenir snaps and a head full of unforgettable memories. Destination highlights: > Experience the world’s most famous theme parks, including magical Universal Studios > See where history was made at the Kennedy Space Center > Take some time out at Cocoa Beach on Florida’s tropical coast
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