The School Tour Specialists
Tours for Schools 2009/10
Bringing the Curriculum to Life®
Ireland’s Leading School Tour Specialists
NEW
for 2009/10 Educational Resource Packs
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It’s all about the experience. Welcome to NST’s 2009/10 school tour brochure where we are delighted to introduce an abundance of exciting destination ideas and compelling subject based tours abroad. There’s more to learning than lessons in the classroom. That’s why, for more than 14 years, NST has been helping to create affordable school tours which educate, excite and inspire. Wherever your destinations, whatever your plans, we’re committed to ensuring every student takes home memorable experiences which captivate, motivate and delight - both inside and outside the classroom!
Paul Hackett, Managing Director
Adrienne O’Hara, Commercial Director
A Helping Hand … To show our gratitude to respondents of our recent market research project, NST donated €1570 to the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Pictured at the presentation ceremony is Paul Hackett of NST presenting the cheque to Jacqui O’Sullivan & Bernie Hogan of the SVP.
With an abundance of new teacher resources to assist you before, during and after your school tour – we take the stress out of organising a school tour. • Promotional Posters • Educational Packs • Savings Cards • Destination Info Packs • •
• Safety Guides • Online Discussion Forum • We provide the lot!
Travel Bags
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Hundreds of Price Reductions!!! We’re fully aware that the current economic climate is making it more difficult for parents to fund a school tour for their children. That’s why we have used our position as Ireland’s biggest School Tour Company to work with our key suppliers to secure some great rates on new, updated and favourite visits – bringing great value to your door in terms of education and costs.
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Bringing the curriculum to life … Exclusive access to hotels, restaurants & city representative, only with NST With the widest choice of inspiring school tours, a relentless commitment to providing the most affordable prices and a stringent focus on teacher support and destination quality – it’s no wonder that NST is clearly Irelands Leading School Tour Specialist!
FREE Educational Resource Packs Add some real educational value to your next school tour with our new and exclusive Educational Resource Packs containing a range tasks and activities. These are available for the following subject tours to our popular school destinations: • Geography Tours • History Tours • Spanish Tours
• French Tours • German Tours
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BROCHURE CONTENTS BY DESTINATION & SUBJECT Art & Design
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Paris
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Barcelona
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Seville/ Andalucia
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Madrid
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Rhine & Moselle
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Berlin
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Munich
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Strasbourg & Black Forest
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Venice
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Bay of Naples
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Rome
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Lake Garda
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Florence
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Brussels, Bruges, WWI Dutch Coast & Amsterdam
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Valkenburg
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Krakow
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Prague
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Budapest
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London
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Manchester
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New York
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The customer NST working service guarantee with teachers Taking care of our customers At NST, we recognise just how busy teachers are, and as such our service and support is designed to assist you throughout your school tour. Offering you unsurpassed levels of service, NST leads the way in taking care of our customers, everytime. 1. Every booking is taken care of by a dedicated Tour Advisor and Tour Planner who are here to help you throughout the entire process. 2. We’ll provide a range of teacher resources to help you promote and plan your visit. 3. We offer 24-hour assistance while you’re away. Our Safety Management System means help is just a phone call away. 4. We listen. On your return, your feedback helps us measure how we’re doing and enables us to improve our service levels and programmes further.
NST working with students Over the past year NST has embarked on a journey of research and discovery, laying foundations for innovative learning outside the classroom. See the places you’ve read so much about and use the knowledge you have learned in school to investigate and prepare your own work - whilst having great fun on an NST School Tour this year.
Niall Dennehy, President of ISSU
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You spoke, we delivered You want … a greater educational focus We have revolutionised our school tours to incorporate curriculum-based learning objectives & educational resource packs which maximise the benefits of school tours abroad for students academic and personal development.
You want … evening entertainment packs Tired of having nothing to do in the evenings ? Well so are we! We have developed innovative evening entertainment packs exclusive to NST customers.
You want … peace of mind By developing our customer service guarantee, NST is with you all the way. We’re here to help enjoy a school tour that is trouble free, easy to organise and meets all your objectives. Based on NST/B&A focus groups and market research 2009
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The NST tour safety programme Did you know?
we listened, …
NST is the only school tour operator in Ireland that implements a comprehensive, externally certified safety programme. This pioneering safety management system covers your accommodation, transport, visits and excursions. We also offer a genuine 24-hour Emergency Assistance where you’re never too far from the capable hands of our experienced Tour Advisors.
How this helps you
You want … a packed itinerary
‣ Frees you from the responsibility of assessing the safety of your tour yourself.
Let NST put fun on the agenda through appropriate action packed itineraries, excellent on the ground representatives and thorough destination insight.
‣ Assists your own risk assessment through preview visits and safety guides.
You want … to share your experiences Feel free to share your experiences, give advice, feedback or suggestions or simply have a wee moan on our NST discussion page. Join in our online forum today – accessible at www.nst.ie
You want … value for money Nobody has worked harder than NST to secure lower prices and a wide range of discounts & incentives for our valued customers. For more info on these exceptional offers – see page 5! *NST made a € 5/₤ 5 donation per research respondent to The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
‣ Reduce your school tour paperwork and save valuable time.
‣ You can confidently exercise due diligence by selecting a reputable travel company. ‣ Your money is safe with NST as we are fully bonded through ABTA and ATOL to provide you with the necessary financial protection.
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To find out more about NST’s pioneering Safety Management System, email us now on info@nst. ie, visit us online at www.nst.ie/safety or call us on (+353) 01-8940300.
Brochure prices “From” prices in this brochure are based on off peak/term time dates and a minimum of 40 paying passengers. The inclusions listed below the price are the only items included in the price. Supplements will apply for peak/term holiday travel. There may be an extra charges for entrances/visits not list as being included in the price. All “from” prices in the brochure already have the Early Booking bonus deducted.
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Teacher Resources
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It’s never been easier to organise an memorable school tour with our wide range of teacher resources such as educational resource packs, an online teacher discussion forum, evening entertainment packs, destination information packs, promotional posters, savings cards, year planners, safety guides, guide books and much more‌
Book Early & Free Places
Visit Your Destination Before You Go
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Book Early for the 2009/10 Academic Year
Travel by Coach/Ferry & Save
Each Group Leader qualifies for a two night complimentary stay for two people, in your chosen destination on a B&B basis prior to your chosen trip.
per passenger when you travel by coach & ferry! With no busy airports, no luggage or name change charges & a door to door service, why not give it a go?
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Understanding Your Needs
Hassle-free with NST
At NST we actively work with the Irish Secondary Students Union and various Teachers Associations to ensure that we are best equipped to develop exceptional school tours deliver real benefits and value for Teachers, Students and Parents.
We provide a full itinerary booking service to include “Flights, coach hire, train tickets, ferries, itineraries, luggage tags, check in assistance, restaurants, sights, city tours, entrance passes, theatre tickets, evening entertainment… Need more? Ask us!”
Supporting You
With the most experienced team of knowledgeable Tour Advisors and Tour Planners, NST’s customer service promise guarantees that we are there for you before, during and after your school tour.
Our Experience Shows
Operating in Dublin for 14 years, NST is the most experienced, responsive and competent school tour specialist in Ireland
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND COACH & FERRY DIRECT FROM IRELAND COACH & FERRY VIA THE UK
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Paris
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in France – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details
Ideal for … Cultural Visits Exploring French History
Good service, good planning, good staff
Discovering Art & Design
Ms K MacDonald, Belfast
Improving your French language
Performing in Paris
PARIS
Why Visit Paris? • Ireland’s No. 1 school tour destination • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination • Wide range of accommodation options • Disneyland® Paris theme park • NST City Rep in Paris
Le Stade de France Cité des Sciences
Montmartre & Sacré Coeur
Seine River Cruise
The Louvre Pompidou Centre
Eiffel Tower Montparnasse Tower Versailles
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Disneyland Resort
Arc de Triomphe
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Notre Dame Cathedral
Paris
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Paris
City Rep
Our Paris City Rep will meet all school groups during your stay in Paris and is available for any local advice or assistance you may need.
As the world’s most visited capital, Paris is the perfect choice for groups seeking the blend of a composition city, French culture and theme park fun and excitement!
Conferences in Paris Exclusive to NST!
‣ Focus on French: 05 Feb 2010
Avoid the queues
Exhibitions
Disney Hopper
Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
Please see our website for regularly updated temporary exhibition information
Buy a 2 day hopper ticket for the price of a 1 day hopper ticket and get unlimited access to Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park for 2 full days.
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‣ Your Future in Europe 06 Feb 2010
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NST'S VALUE TIPS
SAMPLE 4-DAY TOUR TO PARIS MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning departure from Ireland.
Sightseeing tour of Paris
River Seine Cruise followed by your evening meal
Day 2
A guided tour of Stade de France followed by sightseeing at Montmartre & the Sacre Coeur
Visit the Louvre Museum
Ascend Montparnasse Tower before having your evening meal.
Day 3
Full day excursion to Disneyland® Resort Paris
Maximise your time in Disney with a late evening meal
Day 4
Visit Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
Free afternoon for shopping
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION .
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Travel by coach & ferry to Paris ✓ Ask us about free visits in Paris ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Paris
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Improving your French language
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LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
DISNEYLAND® RESORT PARIS
Your students will gain so much from learning and interacting in this world-famous resort.
LE STADE DE FRANCE
Working with well respected Language Schools, we’ll discuss your learning objectives before your visit to ensure the programme of study best reflects your requirements.
ACCORD LANGUAGE SCHOOL Highly recommended
Take your students behind the scenes of France’s premier stadium.
Recently awarded the prestigious “Label Qualite Francais Langue Etrangere,” this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French and sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris. Sessions are tailored to the abilities and requirements of the group and students are split into groups of up to 15 students to ensure maximum individual participation. Other Language Schools also available.
EIFFEL TOWER Now Pre-bookable
Paris’ best-known monument has outstanding views of the city.
CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES
The scene for several historic events, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
SEINE RIVER BOAT CRUISE Free for all school groups with NST
Education Packs
MONTMARTRE AND SACRÉ COEUR
NST offer French Language & Geography Education Packs for our groups visiting Paris
ONLY AVAILABLE WITH NST
An enjoyable river cruise is a safe and relaxing way to see the sights of Paris. Montmartre & Sacré Coeur provide excellent free views over Paris.
GUIDED TOUR OF PARIS
A tailor-made coach tour of Paris.
MONTPARNASSE TOWER Highly recommended
This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris.
PARIS STORY EXHIBITION Choose the French language option A fun and interactive way to learn about the history of Paris.
CINÉAQUA
Discover an exciting and abundant natural world with a combination of Europe’s largest Aquarium.
CITÉ DES SCIENCES New for 2009 - Whodunnit?
France’s largest planetarium has 30,000m² of interactive exhibits, exploring man’s experiences with science.
OTHER CULTURAL EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: • Arc De Triomphe • Louvre Museum • Musée d’Orsay • Notre Dame & Île de la Cité • Aquaboulevard • Parc Asterix
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Paris
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Art & Design
Music
Eating Out
• Musée National du Louvre • Musée d'Orsay • Centre Pompidou • Musée National Rodin • Foundation Claude Monet (Giverny) • L’Orangerie
Performances can be arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
Pizza Hut at Bonne Nouvelle • Bistro Romain • Hippopotamus Restaurants
History
• Musee Carnavalet • Les Invalides • The Conciergerie • Château de Versailles • Petit Trianon Palace • Fontainebleau
Science
• Cite de Sciences • Cinéaqua
Planet Hollywood • Rainforest Café Disney • King Ludwig’s Castle Disney Hard Rock Café • Flunch Restaurants
Geography
Free educational resources
• Free Educational Resource Pack New
Sample accommodation in Paris HOTEL IBIS GONESSE Capacity: 130 guests
Student Rooms: 3-bedded rooms have en-suite facilities, cable TV and telephone
Description: A purpose built hotel, belonging to the 2 star Ibis chain. Location: 30 minutes drive from the centre of Paris and Disneyland® Resort Paris and 10 minutes from Stade de France.
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en-suite facilities, cable TV and telephone.
NST Summary: A modern hotel offering comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price.
Facilities: 1 meeting room • wireless internet connection • 24 hr reception.
FIAP JEAN MONNET Capacity: 495 guests Description: Modern, purpose-built, youth accommodation centre Location: Within 14th district of Paris, 3.5km from Notre Dame.
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all with en suite facilities Facilities: Meeting rooms • Information desk • Night porters • Table tennis room • Television room • Gardens.
NST Summary: In our opinion it is not only the best quality centre but also has the best facilities of all the centres in Paris.
Student Rooms: 3-7 beds, all with en suite facilities
HOTEL KYRIAD DISNEYLAND PARIS Capacity: 300 guests Description: A modern, well decorated hotel. Location: 3km from Disneyland® Resort Paris, Paris centre is 45 minutes by RER. Student Rooms: 4 bedded, all rooms have en suite facilities, air conditioning, safe, television and hairdryer
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en suite facilities, air conditioning, safe, television and hairdryer Facilities: Three theatre/meeting rooms • internet access • 24 hr reception.
NST Summary: A modern hotel which offers comfortable accommodation with good facilities for groups.
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in Spain – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details
Spain Ideal for … Cultural Visits Improving your Spanish language Exploring Geography Discovering Art & Design
We are extremely happy with NST and recommend them to other colleagues and will continue to work with NST next year. NST came out on top when compared with other companies Mr N Duffy, Dublin
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Why Visit Catalonia? • Ireland’s 2nd most popular school tour destination • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination • Good quality range of hotels with excellent facilities • Port Aventura Theme park • Stay in the city, ideal for smaller groups • NST city rep in Barcelona
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Santander Airport
Santander
Bilbao
Cantabria
Bilbao Airport
SPAIN Madrid
Andalucia Seville Seville Airport
Granada
Malaga Airport
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Catalonia Rosas
Barcelona Gerona Airport Tarragona Barcelona
Salou
Airport Reus Airport
Barcelona & Catalonia
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Barcelona & Catalonia Avoid the queues Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
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City Rep
Our city rep is available to all school groups staying in Barcelona to offer local advice and any assistance you may need.
SAMPLE 5-DAY PACKAGE TO BARCELONA/SALOU MORNING Day 1
AFTERNOON
Subject to flight times, take an afternoon visit to Tarragona upon arrival.
EVENING Evening meal at Salou hotel followed by an evening stroll around Salou.
4 hour guided coach tour of Barcelona taking in the key sights.
Visit Nou Camp Stadium and FC Museum for a self-guided tour.
Following your evening meal, you can go bowling in Tarragona.
Day 3
Take a visit inside to the Sagrada Familia. Followed by some free time to explore Parc Güell.
The group may explore the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas.
Explore Port Vell Evening Meal
Day 4
Full day visit to Port Aventura Theme Park (seasonal opening please contact us for details)
Day 5
Subject to flight times, you may have some free time for souvenir shopping or last minute sightseeing before returning to Ireland. .
Day 2
NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in the Barcelona area ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget in Barcelona or on the Catalonian coast ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Use public transport for at least 1 day in place of a coach ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
Late Evening meal
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Barcelona
Cultural Visits
LA SAGRADA FAMILIA Most Requested NOU CAMP LAS RAMBLAS PARC GÜELL GAUDI HOUSES
PORT VELL • IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum • L’Aquarium
MARKETS • La Boqueria • Places de les Glories
GOTHIC QUARTER MONTJÜIC ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS PLACA CATALUNYA COLUMBUS MONUMENT
• Museu d’Art Contemporani (MACBA) • Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya • Museu Picasso • Fundación Joan Miró • Gaudí - Sagrada Familia • Gaudí - Parc Güell, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera (Casa Milà) • The Dalí Trail
Music
• Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
Art & Design
Geography
Free educational resources
• Free Educational Resource Pack New • Barcelona Study Day
Sketching in Barcelona. Woodcote School 2008.
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Eating Out
Hard Rock Café • Fresco Buffet Restaurant • Restaurante Cosmos • Tip Top Restaurant
Education Packs ONLY AVAILABLE WITH NST
Education Packs ONLY AVAILABLE WITH NST
NST offer Spanish Language & Geography Education Packs for our groups visiting Catalonia.
NST offer Spanish Language & Geography Education Packs for our groups visiting Barcelona
Geography Resource Packs We understand that you want a study tour that delivers the curriculum. To help you achieve this, our FREE Geography Resource Pack developed by experienced Geography teachers - contains a wealth of highly relevant information for you to use before, during and after your tour.
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Exhibitions Please see our website for regularly updated temporary exhibition information
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Sample accommodation in Barcelona BARCELONA URBANY Capacity: 250 guests Description: Purpose built accommodation for youth groups in a brand new building in the heart of Barcelona which extends over 13 floors. Location: Near the Sagrada Familia church and the Torre Agbar. 10 mins walk to the beach. 100m to the closest metro.
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Student Rooms: 4-8 bedded, all have en suite facilities and air conditioning. Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all have en suite facilities and air conditioning. Facilities: 24hr reception • Swimming pool • Internet terminals • Restaurant • Sun Terrace • Lounge Room with computer games, TV & DVD’s • 8 meeting rooms.
NST Summary: In central Barcelona the Urbany marks an exciting development to the student accommodation scene in Barcelona. Simple rooms, great facilities and a really competitive price.
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Salou & Catalonia
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Cultural Visits
PORT AVENTURA THEME PARK
seasonal opening
FIGUERES DALÍ THEATRE AND MUSEUM,
AQUAPOLIS WATER PARK
GERONA
AQUALEON SAFARI & WATER PARK
REUS & THE NEW GAUDI CENTRE
SITGES
MONTSERRAT MONASTERY
TARRAGONA
COSTA CARIBE WATER PARK
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Free educational resources
NST can provide intensive Spanish Language courses in highly prestigious schools in Salou. These schools will ensure your students receive tailored, relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level.
Geography
Free educational resources
• Free Educational Resource Pack New • Garrotxa Natural Park • L’Emporada National Park • Catalonia’s Crowded Coastlines • Tordera River Valley
Music
• Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Join Forces Why not open up your tour to teachers and students of other subjects. The more people that travel - the more you could save.
Save Money
Sample accommodation in Salou HOTEL CALYPSO, REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR SELECTION OF 3* HOTELS IN SALOU Capacity: 1200 guests
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all have en suite facilities.
Description: Modern hotel in an attractive and convenient location. Location: 100 metres from the main tourist area of Salou and within 500 metres from the nearest beach.
Facilities: 2 swimming pools • Disco • Games room • IT room • Sun terrace.
NST Summary: In our opinion this hotel is well suited to school groups as it has excellent onsite facilities and provides clean comfortable accommodation
Student Rooms: 3 bedded, all have en suite facilities and television.
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Andalucia
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GRANADA - ALHAMBRA PALACE & GENERALIFE GARDENS
Any visit would be incomplete without seeing this complex of buildings within the Alhambra Palace in Granada, one of the world’s most spectacular heritage sites.
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OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
• Tivoli World Amusement Park • Sealife Park Submario, Benalmadena • Torremolinos Aquapark • Mijas • Marbella • Puerto Banus • Flamenco Lessons • Isla Magica Theme Park, Seville (seasonal opening) • Gibraltar • Tapas Tasting
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One of the most visited buildings in Córdoba, this Palace Fortress epitomises the architectural styles of medieval Andalucia.
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Considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Spain with many of its historic buildings declared World Heritage Sites.
Improving your Spanish language Free educational resources
NST can provide intensive Spanish Language courses at prestigious language schools in Benalmadena and Seville. These schools ensure your students receive tailored, relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level.
Classics
• Seville Cathedral • Córdoba Mezquita • Alhambra Palace Granada
Music
Performances can be arranged for Bands, Choirs & Youth Orchestras.
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO ANDALUCIA MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight to Malaga.
Following hotel check-in the group will visit Sea Life Parque Submarino in Benelmadena
Evening meal at hotel followed by a stroll around the local area
Day 2
Full day visit to Seville including a 4-hour guided tour of the city taking in the Cathedral & the Alcázar.
Evening meal
Day 3
Full day excursion to Córdoba visiting the Mezquita & the Alcázar
Evening meal, Disco at the Hotel
Day 4
Take the Cable Car up to the highest point in Malaga
Evening flight back to Ireland
Visit Tivoli World (Subject to opening times)
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTATION
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Madrid
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A cosmopolitan city, full of museums, monuments and parks. Its compact centre allows you to see most sights on foot or by using the excellent metro system.
Cultural Visits
MUSEO DEL PRADO Highly Recommended
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
One of the most important museums in the world, containing a huge collection of European art.
WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD
Host to some of Europes’ largest and fastest rides with twenty five attractions including 5 roller coasters; 1 free fall tower; 1 simulator; 3 water rides & 7 shows. (Seasonal Opening)
• Guided tour of Madrid • Bernabeu Stadium • La Puerta del Sol • Plaza Mayor & Gran Via • Casa de Campo • Las Ventas Bullring • El Rastro Flea Market • El Escorial • Toledo • Flamenco Lessons, Bowling & Ice-skating
I was delighted I received such expert help at all stages. Ms C Ryan, Co. Tipperary
Improving your Spanish language Free educational resources
NST can provide intensive Spanish Language courses at the highly prestigious Madrid Language School. This school will ensure your students receive tailored, relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level.
Art & Design
• Museo del Prado • Museo Thyssen Barnomeisza • Museo Reina Sofia
Music
• Madrid’s performance venues are most suited to Church choirs
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO MADRID MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight to Madrid
Self-guided visit of Real Madrid's home grounds, Bernabeau Stadium.
Bowling at Palacio del Hielo
Day 2
Half day guided coach tour of Madrid
Visit the Museo del Prado
Ice Skating at Palacio del Hielo
Day 3
Full day excursion to Warner Brothers Movie World. Alternatively the group may spend the day in Toledo visiting the Church of Santo Tomé and the grandiose Cathedral. (Seasonal opening contact us for exact details)
Day 4
Last minute shopping and sightseeing at El Rastro or around Gran Via and Calle Preciados
Evening stroll around Gran Via
Late afternoon return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTATION
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND COACH & FERRY VIA THE UK
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in Germanys – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
Germany Ideal for …
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details
I was delighted I received such expert help at all stages
Cultural Visits Improving your German language
Ms C Ryan, Co. Tipperary
Exploring World War History
Multi Centre Visits
Understanding Religion
NST can arrange visits to multiple destinations in Germany and Europe
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Performing in Germany Berlin
Why Visit Germany? • Ireland’s 3rd most popular school tour destination • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination • Wide range of accommodation options • Phantasialand theme park, Cologne • NST city reps in Munich & Berlin
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Dusseldorf Cologne Cologne-Bonn Airport
Rhine & Moselle
GERMANY Frankfurt
Black Forest
Baden Airport
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Christmas Markets
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Our Christmas Markets tour enable your students to practise and improve their language skills and enrich their cultural understanding.
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Aachen
Located close to the German/ Belgian border, Aachen has many stalls located around the town hall which offer a range of local fayre for students to sample including the world renowned ‘Aachener Printen’, a traditional gingerbread.
Other Christmas market destinations available – Munich or Valkenburg, contact us for more details.
SAMPLE 3-DAY PACKAGE TO CHRISTMAS MARKETS MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning flight to Dusseldorf or Charleroi
Spend the afternoon in Koblenz
Evening meal, Cathedral Christmas Market
Day 2
Demonstration & tasting at Imhoff Stollwerck Chocolate Museum
Visit the Medieval Christmas Market
Evening meal, Neumarkt Christmas Market
Day 3
Subject to flight times, the group may spend some time in Frankfurt
NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Range of accommodation to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Stay central and use public transport ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! .
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Call (+353) 01 8940300
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Rhine & Moselle
Cultural Visits
PHANTASIALAND Group Favourite
One of Europe’s premier entertainment parks with more than 100 unique attractions and shows. Open in Winter for the Christmas markets and New Year. Seasonal Opening contact us for more details
KD RHINE RIVER CRUISE Highly Recommended
Cruises are a popular way for groups to visit the different towns and attractions. Ferries operate from Cologne, Bonn, Königswinter, Koblenz, Boppard, St Goarshausen, Rüdesheim and more.
COLOGNE CHOCOLATE MUSEUM
Watch the manufacturing process and learn about the history of chocolate and enjoy some free samples!
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• The Sports and Olympic Museum, • Cologne Burg Maus Falconry at St Goarshausen • Rüdesheimer Winzexpress Tour • Marksburg Castle • Museum of the History of Germany in Bonn • Aqualand Water Park • Cochem Wave Pool • Bowling in Koblenz • Freizeitbad Tauris Swimming Pool • Visit the towns of; Boppard, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Trier & Cochem
German
Free educational resources
• Sprach Haus Language School in Cologne • Town Trails • Regional Food & beverage tasting
Geography
Free educational resources
• Free Educational Resource Pack New
History
Free educational resources
• Free Educational Resource Pack New
Music
• Musical Instrument Museum, Rüdesheim • Beethoven's House Performances can be arranged for Bands, Choirs & Chamber Orchestras
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Very efficient and helpful, great to deal with friendly manner Ms C Matthews, Co. Kildare
Sample accommodation in Rhine & Moselle HOTEL HUNSRÜCKER HOF Capacity: 60 guests. Description: A traditional hotel.
Staff Rooms: Twins, all have en suite facilities, some with televisions.
Location: In a pedestrianised area in the centre of Boppard.
Facilities: 24hr recepetion • Study rooms • Meeting rooms
Student Rooms: 2 - 4 beds, all have en suite facilities.
NST Summary: A high quality hotel in the centre of Boppard, with very experienced and hospitable owners.
NST'S VALUE TIPS
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO RHINE & MOSELLE MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning arrival in Germany
Sightseeing visit to Cologne including a visit to Imhoff Stollwerck Chocolate Museum
Evening meal followed by a stroll around the local area
Day 2
Visit Rüdesheim and explore the town on the Rudesheimer Winzerexpress
Boppard Chair-lift to Vierseenblick followed by Rhine Steamer cruise from Boppard to St Goarshausen
Evening meal Quiz night
Day 3
Full day excursion to Phantasialand
Day 4
Last minute sightseeing and shopping in Frankfurt
Late evening meal
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in the Rhine/Moselle area ✓ Range of accommodation to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Do a 4 day rather than a 5 day tour ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
Late afternoon flight back to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION .
You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Berlin
The School Tour Specialists
The capital of Germany and one of the most historic cities in Europe is now a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
Cultural Visits
CHECKPOINT CHARLIE AND MUSEUM Highly Recommended
The museum at this world-famous former West/East crossing point features interactive exhibitions and demonstrations of how individuals smuggled themselves across the border.
THE TV TOWER
Berlin’s highest structure has fantastic views of the city.
BERLIN WALL
Students can see how East and West Berlin were divided for 28 years.
OLYMPIC STADIUM TOUR
Take a tour of this famous sporting venue, built for the 1936 Olympic Games.
THE REICHSTAG
Designed by Norman Foster and re-opened as the new seat of Federal Parliament in 1999.
SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP
THE BRANDENBURG GATE
Berlin’s only remaining city gate and a symbol of unified Germany.
BERLIN MARKETS
The large indoor market in the centre of the city is an ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain or two.
FILMPARK BABELSBERG
This movie theme park features stunt shows, illusion studios, 4D cinema and films, it is home to the world’s oldest large-scale film studio.
STADTBAD SCHÖNEBERG
This large, action-packed swimming complex has a pool with diving boards. It also has an outdoor pool, whirlpools and a floating river.
IMAX CINEMA
Groups can visit the fabulous cinema at Potsdamer Platz.
BOWLING AM SCHILLERPARK
A visit to this holocaust memorial centre and former concentration camp helps students gain an understanding of the events during WWII.
This bowling alley is the most popular of two available in Berlin.
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Groups can spend an evening at the ice-rink in Wilmersdorf.
Venture beneath the streets of Berlin and provide your students with a real-life image of Berlin’s political and historical past.
German
There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. Many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.
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History
Free educational resources
• Topography of Terror • The Reichstag • Holocaust Memorial • The Brandenburg Gate • Wannsee Villa, Glienicke Bridge, Schloss Cecilienhof and the city of Potsdam
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POPULAR MUSEUMS INCLUDE
The DDR Museum, The Story of Berlin Museum, Jewish Museum, Museums on Museum Island, Topography of Terror & the Stasi Museum
Art & Design
• Guggenheim Berlin • Moma Berlin • Bauhaus Museum of Design • Neue Nationalgalerie
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Music
Performances arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
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Angelika has worked for NST for over 10 years. A qualified city guide, she has first class knowledge of Berlin – she used to be a taxi driver! Join Forces Why not open up your tour to teachers and students of other subjects. The more people that travel - the more you could save.
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Sample accommodation in Berlin MEININGER 12 CITYHOSTEL BERLIN NST have the best rates for Meininger in Berlin – chose from 5 properties – New Meininger at the Main Train Station opens Oct 09 or Other Meininger Accommodation available in Berlin.
of Berlin. Mockernbrucke and Hallesches Tor U-bahn stations are within 200 metres of the hotel.
Facilities: 24 hr reception • Meeting rooms • Table soccer • Video games • Movie nights • Pinball • Launderette
Student Rooms: 3 - 6 beds, all with en suite.
Capacity: 311 guests.
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all with en suite facilities.
NST Summary:
Description: Modern, youth hotel. Location: Centrally located in the heart
A well run youth hotel, offering comfortable rooms, ideal for school groups.
NST'S VALUE TIPS
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO BERLIN MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning flight & transfer to accommodation. Meet & Greet and check-in assistance from NST Representative
4 hour guided coach tour of Berlin
Evening meal Visit the Reichstag
Day 2
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Olympic Stadium and Bell Tower Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Evening meal and quiz night
Evening meal Watch a movie at the IMAX Theatre
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in Berlin ✓ Range of accommodation to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Use Public Transport for part of your tour – it’s brilliant in Berlin
Day 3
Story of Berlin Museum Kaiser-Whlhelm Memorial Church
Guided tour of the Stasi Prison
Day 4
Last minute sightseeing and some shopping in Potsdamer Platz Arkaden
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Munich
The School Tour Specialists
Bavaria’s capital, Munich, provides a diverse range of attractions for your group to explore. It has a wide range of Royal Palaces, modern architecture, film studios and numerous museums to keep your students entertained.
Cultural Visits
BAVARIA FILM STUDIOS
Take a tour behind the scenes of the largest film studios in Europe. It’s even possible to star in a little film and be coached by a director.
DEUTSCHES MUSEUM
One of the world’s largest interactive museums dedicated to science and technology. It has over 40 permanent exhibits and over 100,000 objects.
OTHER CULTURAL VISITS INCLUDE
The BMW Museum • Olympic Park • Allianz Arena • Frauenkirche • Dachau Concentration Camp • TV Tower
German
Established in 1985, classes at this school are taught in German with a focus on oral skills. Classes involve visits to the local town so students can practise their language skills. Groups are split into a maximum of 10 students to encourage participation and each will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop.
History
• Berchtesgaden Salt mines • Buchenwald Concentration Camp • Marienplatz Area
Sample accommodation in Munich MEININGER CITY HOSTEL MUNICH Capacity: 340 guests. Description: High standard recently renovated youth hotel. Location: Centrally located with U Bahn & S Bahn stops 600m from the hotel and a 4 minute journey to Marienplatz. It is a 10 minute walk from the main train station.
Student Rooms: 3-6 bedded rooms, with en-suite facilities and television. Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, with en-suite facilities and television. Facilities: 24 hr reception • TV and video lounge • internet • table football • billiards • karaoke • disco
NST Summary: This modern comfortable hostel in a central location offers a large number of in-house facilities and provides excellent value for money.
NST'S VALUE TIPS
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO MUNICH MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight arrival Meet & Greet and check-in assistance from NST Representative
Guided walking tour of Munich
Evening meal Local orientation
Day 2
Visit and guided tour of Dachau Concentration Camp
Olympic Stadium BMW Museum
Evening meal Free time
Day 3
Bavaria Film Studios
Deutsches Museum
Evening meal Disco evening
Day 4
Last minute shopping around Neuhauserstrasse and Kaufingerstrasse
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
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✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in Munich ✓ Range of accommodation to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Use Public Transport for part of your tour – it’s brilliant in Munich ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Strasbourg & Black Forest
The School Tour Specialists
STRASBOURG: Strasbourg is most widely known for
hosting a number of important European institutions. Famous for its beautiful historical centre, the Grande Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. BLACK FOREST: An ideal destination to explore two
cultures in one visit with numerous visits and attractions available in the historical cities of Strasbourg and Freiburg.
Cultural Visits
STRASBOURG
BLACK FOREST
EUROPAPARK
THE CITY OF STRASBOURG
A popular theme park, with a host of roller coasters, water rides, shows and a 4D cinema. There are 14 different regions each with a different European country or regional theme. (Open Easter to Nov & Christmas)
EUROPARK TRIBERG & THE GUTACH FALLS GLASS BLOWING, WOLFACH FREIBERG
BOAT CRUISE ON THE RIVER ILL
SCHAUINSLAND CABLE CAR
THE BLACK FOREST
GUTACH OPEN AIR MUSEUM
BADEN BADEN SPA TOWN TOWN OF FREIBURG
EUROPEAN STUDIES
European Parliament and The Council of Europe
SCHAUINSLAND CABLE-CAR
SAMPLE 5-DAY PACKAGE TO STRASBOURG & BLACK FOREST Day 1
NST'S VALUE TIPS ✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays
MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Late morning flight arrival
Visit Freiburg - ride the Schauinsland Cable Car for panoramic views Transfer to Strasbourg
Evening meal Local orientation
✓ Ask us about free visits in Strasbourg or Black Forest
Half day guided tour of Strasbourg
Evening meal Crepe Party where you can learn to make your own crepes
✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio
Day 2
Musee Les Secrets du Chocolat Strasbourg Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock of the Cathedral
Day 3
Full day excursion to the European Parliament and The Council of Europe
Day 4
Full day at Europapark
Day 5
Visit Baden Baden including a trip to the Casino Return flight back to Ireland
✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget in Strasbourg or Black Forest
✓ Use public transport for at least 1 day in place of a coach
Evening meal Ice Skating
✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
Late Evening meal
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SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in Italy – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details
Italy
All very positive, would definitely work with NST in the future
Ideal for …
Ms E McCann, Loreto Grammar School
Cultural Tours Exploring Geography Discovering Art & Design
Multi Centre Visits
Performing in Italy
NST can arrange visits to multiple destinations in Italy
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
Study Classics on site See for yourself with Religious Studies
Why Visit Italy?
Lake Garda
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• Wide choice of cities and tour options • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination • Good quality range of hotels • Gardaland Theme Park (Lake Garda)
Venice
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Florence Pisa Airport
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Naples Airport
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Palermo Catania Airport
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Venice & Lido di Jesolo
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Lido do Jesolo, an ideal base for student groups to explore the region.
Avoid the queues
Cultural Visits
VENICE
A city unique in artistic and architectural riches. View St Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale, the bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge.
ISLANDS OF THE LAGOON
Accessible by vaporetto or private boat hire, these picturesque islands include Murano (Venetian glass), Burano (lace making) and Torcello (Cathedral of Santa Maria).
VERONA
Famous for its magnificent amphitheatre and the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
PADUA/PADOVA
Just over 30 minutes from Venice, Padua is one of Italy’s most famous Italian art cities.
Art & Design
• Galleria dell’ Accademia • Peggy Guggenheim Collection • Ca d'Oro - Galleria Giorgio Francetti • Correr Museum • Doge's Palace • The Glass Museum Murano • The Lace Museum Burano
Music
Performances can be arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO LIDO DI JESOLO MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight & transfer to accommodation
Treasure Hunt in Verona
Evening meal Free time to explore the local area
Day 2
Full day in Venice. Visit the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Rialto Bridge.
Evening meal Quiz night
Day 3
Visit the Islands of the Lagoon - Murano, Burano & Torcello
Evening meal Disco
Day 4
Visit the Medieval City of Padua/Padova
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
Concert or Tour Assistants Tour Assistant or Concert Assistant available for music groups, ask for more details
Getting Around Many visits are within walking distance in Venice but for those that are a little further afield, you'll find the city has fantastic public transport links including waterbuses, giving you an alternative view of the city.
NST'S VALUE TIPS! ✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in the Venice area ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Use public transport for at least 1 day in place of a coach ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Lake Garda
The School Tour Specialists
Lake Garda is an ideal base to take in Venice, Padua (Padova), Verona and Milan depending on your flight options and your itinerary plans.
Cultural Visits
GARDALAND THEME PARK
Gardaland, Italy’s number one theme park, it welcomes over three million visitors every year. (Seasonal opening)
MALCESINE CABLE CAR
Take the cable car up to the high slopes of Monte Baldo for spectacular views of the lake.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
• Venice • Verona • Caneva World Movie Studios • Ferrari Museum in Maranello • Mantova
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
• Benacus Activity centre • Bowling • Underground Village
MILAN CULTURAL VISITS
• San Siro Stadium • Shopping in the Fashion Capital • The Last Supper (subject to availability)
Music
Performances can be arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO LAKE GARDA MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight.
Visit AC Milan's home ground, San Siro Football Stadium Time permitting, visit Santa Maria del Grazie
Evening meal Enjoy an Italian ice cream while soaking up the evening atmosphere
Day 2
Half day excursion to Verona for a Treasure Hunt. Visit Juliet's Balcony and the Amphitheatre.
Visit the medieval town of Padova
Evening meal Visit Benacus activity centre
Day 3
Full day excursion to Gardaland
Day 4
Visit Sirmione including a boat trip on the lake
Evening meal Disco
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
OTHER DATES & PRICES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.
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Florence & Montecatini
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The array of striking buildings, impressive galleries and churches filled with treasures, are representative of the Florentine love of display.
Cultural Visits
UFFIZI GALLERY
Housed in the Renaissance Palace, this is one of the finest museums in the world, representing some of the major Italian artists.
PONTE VECCHIO
The famous bridge, built in 1345, and its huddle of old buildings are among the most familiar sights in Florence. The bridge now houses jewellers and goldsmiths.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• Duomo & Baptistery • Boboli Gardens • Capelle Medici • Basilica de Santa Maria Novella • Pisa – The Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptisry
Art & Design
• Galleria dell’ Accademia • Gallerie degli Uffizi • Santa Maria del Fiore, Battistero & Campanile • Museo del Bargello • Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Gallery of Modern Art of the Pitti Palace) • Giardino di Boboli • Basilica di Santa Croce and many more …
Music
Avoid the queues Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
Did you know? Florence houses 30% of the worlds most important works of art.
Performances can be arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO FLORENCE MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight
Stop in Florence and visit Santa Croce
Evening meal Take the funicular to Montecatini Alto
Day 2
Half day guided tour of Florence including the Cathedral, Bell Tower and Baptistry, Ponte Vecchio Bridge and Bobli Gardens.
Visit the Uffizi Gallary and Galleria Dell'Accademia
Enjoy an early evening stroll soaking up the Florantine atmosphere Late Evening meal
Day 3
Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca
Day 4
Shopping and sightseeing in Bologna
Evening meal Quasar and Bowling
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
OTHER DATES & PRICES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Rome
The School Tour Specialists
Combining its classical heritage with the trappings of a modern city, Rome is a fascinating year round destination to visit
Cultural Visits
COLOSSEUM
Your students will see the location where fights between men and beasts, gladiatorial contests, races and simulated naval battles took place.
VATICAN MUSEUM & SISTINE CHAPEL Pre-Bookable through NST
View the Museums of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous chapels in the world.
TREVI FOUNTAIN
Rome’s most famous fountain and perhaps even the world’s!
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• Spanish Steps • Keats-Shelley Memorial House • Time Elevator Roma
Music
Performances can be arranged for: • Choirs • Bands • Youth Orchestras
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Art & Design
• Capitoline Museum • Galleria Borghese • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna • Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica • Galleria Spada • Capitoline Museum
City Rep
Norman Fanelli has worked for NST for many years. A qualified city guide, he has a first class knowledge of Rome & is available for any local advice or assistance.
Take your sketchbook and camera!
Religious Studies
• Vatican City • St Peter's Basilica • The Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome • Ancient Christian Catacombs
Classics
IN ROME
Highly recommended with an NST Guide • The Colosseum • Roman Forum • Palatine Hill • Pantheon • Trajan’s Markets & the Imperial Flora OUTSIDE THE CITY • The Catacombs • Ostia Antica • Time City by Ostia Antica
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Education Packs ONLY AVAILABLE WITH NST
Classical resource pack for Rome and the Bay of Naples.
Rome
The School Tour Specialists
Local Guide
Richard Bowen has lived in Rome for 18 years. He has made programmes for the BBC and the History Channel; understanding the needs of Irish school groups by bringing Rome’s culture, architecture and history to life.
Getting Around
Exhibitions
Many visits are within walking distance in Rome but for those that are a little further afield, you'll find the city has fantastic public transport links. Ask us about the Rome City Pass - great for small groups
Please see our website for regularly updated temporary exhibition information
www.nst.ie/art
Accommodation in Rome
Eating Out
We can pre-book your meals at a range of restaurants. Hard Rock Café - A
When in Rome you want to stay in Rome
group favourite serving American style food in a vibrant atmosphere at low NST
While some of NST's competitors offer accommodation up to 90 minutes
prices. • Chef Express - Located close to our hotels in the Termini amongst good
drive from the city, with NST you'll be able to choose from a selection of
shopping opportunities with a good choice of buffet style food • La Famiglia
centrally-located and competitively priced options that offer excellent facilities,
Restaurant - A pleasant restaurant serving traditional Italian food in a good
unbeatable value and total convenience for you.
location near our key hotels.
NST'S VALUE TIPS!
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO ROME MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Morning flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST representative
Explore the famous squares, landmarks and buildings of Rome including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps
Time Elevator Evening meal
Day 2
Half day guided tour of Ancient Rome including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
Visit Santa Maria in Cosmedin and the "Mouth of Truth"
Evening meal Visit Santa Maria in Trastevere
Day 3
Half day guided tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica
Visit the Catacombs
Evening meal Enjoy an Italian ice cream while soaking up the evening atmosphere in Rome
Day 4
Last minute sightseeing and shopping around Via del Corso
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTATION
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in Rome ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Use public transport for most of your stay – save money and easier access ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Call (+353) 01 8940300
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Bay of Naples
The School Tour Specialists
With its plethora of archaeological sites and classical ruins the Bay of Naples is unmissable. It is also one of the best destinations in Europe for Geography students.
Look forward working with NST again Mr C Nethercott, Co. Fermanagh
Cultural Visits
*Free educational visits
POMPEII Free visit* NST Group Favourite
Observe the destructive impact of the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD which buried, and consequently preserved this sprawling town. Take in the original streets, houses, preserved human casts, and works of art on display.
MOUNT VESUVIUS Free visit* NST Group Favourite
Nowhere in the world can the effects of a volcanic eruption be better understood. Take a 30 minute guided walk to the rim and study the most densely populated volcano in the world.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
• Amalfi Coast Drive • Oplontis and Castellammare (ancient Stabiae) • Sorrento bowling alley • Tarantella traditional dance and music Show
Geography
Classics
Covering the Human Study Themes of Tourism, Hazard Management, Industry, Cultural Diversity, Physical Study Themes of Coasts, Tectonic Processes and Environmental Change
HERCULANEUM Free visit* NAPLES ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Free visit*
PHLEGRAEAN FIELDS
PAESTUM Free visit*
VANNULLO FARM & DAIRY
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CUMAE Free visit*
AMALFI COAST
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Education Packs Classical resource pack for the Bay of Naples.
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Free educational resources
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Pozzuoli
Naples
Vesuvius Herculaneum
ITALY
Oplontis Pompeii BAY OF NAPLES Ravello
Sorrento Capri
Amalfi
Paestum MEDITERRANEAN SEA
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO SORRENTO & BAY OF NAPLES MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning flight to Rome & transfer to Bay of Naples.
Visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii for a guided tour en route to hotel.
Evening meal Enjoy an Italian ice cream while soaking up the evening Italian atmosphere
Day 2
Full day excursion to the Island of Capri
Evening meal Bowling
Day 3
Full day excursion along the Amalfi coast to Paestum. Stop in Amalfi along the way.
Evening meal Tarrantella show and disco
Day 4
Transfer to Rome airport for return flight to Ireland. Depending on flights, there may be time to stop in Rome
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
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Our guide's introduction YPRES SALIENT
The Ypres Salient came into being at the end of 1914 when static warfare replaced the war of movement. Had Ypres fallen, the Germans could have reached the channel ports in Northern France. Here, there was little let up in the fighting and as a result, this beautiful city was completely destroyed. Our itineraries usually focus on the events of 1917, the battles of Messines and Third Ypres, often known as Passchendaele, in which terrible casualties were taken by both sides.
THE SOMME
On 1st July 1916 the British suffered nearly 60,000 casualties, of whom approximately 20,000 died. About two thirds of these were from the New Army; many of whom were Irish and had answered ‘The Call’ in 1914 when war broke out. The campaign continued until mid-November with a maximum gain of seven miles. For the soldiers involved, the failure to break through and the relentless nature of the fighting marked the end of, “the age of innocence”.
WWI Ypres Salient & The Somme A trip to the WWI Battlefields is an emotive experience for students, giving them an insight into the life and experiences of those involved and the effects on the surrounding areas and their inhabitants.
INCLUDE SOME TIME IN VERDUN
Further develop your students’ understanding of the events of WWI, and allow them to look at the war from the perspective of the French forces, by extending your trip with a day or more in Verdun. Jeff Garner, Programme Co-ordinator
Guided WWI Literature Visits You can fire the imagination of your students and help them develop an understanding that no textbook can equal. Show your group first-hand the key sites where the war poets participated in and experienced the Great War. Your pupils will gain a fascinating insight into the conditions and experiences that influenced the poets’ work.
BELGIUM Calais
Dunkirk
Langemark Passchendaele Ypres
St Omer Le Château d’Ebblinghem
Lille
Arras Albert
Free Study Packs WWI study and resource packs are available to complete during your visit, and for classroom use before and after your tour.
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Amiens
Vimy Bapaume Poppies d’Albert
Lux
The Somme
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Reims
Verdun
WWI Ypres Salient & The Somme
YPRES-SALIENT
THE SOMME
This state-of-the-art, interactive museum covers many of the aspects of the war in Flanders. A popular visit that shows the war through the eyes of soldiers, nurses, refugees and children.
MENIN GATE & LAST POST CEREMONY Highly Recommended The largest of British memorials to the Missing holds the names of 54,896 soldiers lost in the Salient. Every evening at 8pm, the monument becomes the setting for the moving ‘Last Post Ceremony’. Groups may choose to lay a wreath during the Ceremony - ask us for details
OTHER KEY WW1 VISITS IN YPRES SALIENT:
• Sanctuary Wood Museum and Hill 62 Most Requested • Hill 60 and Caterpillar Crater • The Lettenberg Bunkers • Passchendaele Memorial Museum - the platoon experience • Tyne Cot British Cemetery • Langemark German Cemetery • Essex Farm Cemetery & Dressing Station • Talbot House • Bayernwald (Croonaert Wood) • Lay a Wreath at the Menin Gate
ULSTER TOWER
Built as a memorial copy of the tower that the 36th Ulster Division had trained under in Co. Down, the tower marks the site against which the men of Ulster advanced on 1st July 1916.
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The largest memorial to the British missing on the Western Front. The new visitor centre houses an informative exhibition designed to aid understanding of the history of Thiepval during WW1.
OTHER KEY WW1 VISITS IN YPRES SALIENT:
• Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel
Highly Recommended
• Lochnagar Crater, La Boisselle • Albert, 1916 Museum • Delville Wood Museum- Longueval • Tank Corps Memorial • Accrington Pals Memorial, Serre Possible En Route Somme Visits: • Vimy Ridge • Wellington Quarry New – Re-opened in 2008, after being closed since its use as an air raid shelter in WWII. A great new alternative to Vimy Ridge which can get booked up very early.
Multi Centre Visits Combine French and History by adding 1 or 2 nights in Paris
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SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO WWI REGION MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning departure from school
Visit Vimy Ridge for a tour of the tunnels
Evening meal Free time for games
Day 2
Full day excursion to the Somme region. Visit Beaumont Hamel , Thiepval Memorial, Loughnagar Crater, Delville Wood Museum and the Ulster Tower.
Evening meal Free Karaoke evening
Day 3
Visit Ypres and go to see the interactive 'In Flanders Fields' Exhibition and Hill 62 & Sanctuary Wood
3hr guided "Ypres Salient Tour" including the Menin Gate, St George's Chapel, Langemark German Cemetery & Essex Farm
Evening meal Attend the Last Post Ceremony
Day 4
Visit Bruges for some shopping and sightseeing
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
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Valkenburg Ideally positioned to explore Belgium, Netherlands and Germany in one visit.
Cultural Visits
TOWN CAVES
Students can explore the extensive labyrinth of corridors on a guided tour of the town caves, created by the Romans and later used as refuge by criminals.
CHAIRLIFT & TOBOGGAN RIDE
Take the chairlift to the 90 metre high viewing platform, providing spectacular views over Valkenburg and the Geul valley. Students can then experience the 350m long toboggan run.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTION
• Maastricht • Cologne City and Cathedral • Labyrinth Maze at Vaals • Phantasialand Theme Park in Germany • Mosaqua Swimming Complex
Netherlands Ideal for … Cultural Tours Discovering Art & Design Understanding Geography Studying Science
Why Visit The Netherlands? • Regional departures from Ireland • Real value for money destination with low cost flights • Wide range of accommodation options • Choice of Theme Parks: - Bellewaerde - de Efteling - Phantasialand (close to Valkenburg) Seasonal opening
Accommodation in The Netherlands Groups can choose from a range of competitively priced, well-located accommodation offering excellent facilities and unbeatable value on the Dutch Coast.
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Amsterdam
The world-famous city of Amsterdam is known for its canals, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Anne Frank’s House, whilst the Dutch Coast boasts long sandy beaches and traditional
OTHER CULTURAL VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
• Amsterdam Canal Cruises • De Efteling Theme Park • Euromast Tower, Rotterdam • Ajax Stadium Arena Tours • Zaanse Schanse Windmill Village • Clara Maria Cheese and Clog Farm • The Hague
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• Rijksmuseum • Rembrandt Huis Museum • Van Gogh Museum • Stedlijk Museum
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• Wondrous Waterways – the Delta project • Sustainability Day - Ecolonia • Coastal Adventure – Wadloopcentrum • Amsterdam Study Day – settlement, tourism and industry
Science
• NEMO Science Museum • Noordwijk Space Expo
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SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO DUTCH COAST & AMSTERDAM MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning flight arrival
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
Evening meal Local orientation
Day 2
Full day visit to Amsterdam including a tour of Anne Frank's House, Canal Cruise and Nemo Science Museum
Evening meal Quiz night
Day 3
Full day excursion to De Efteling Theme Park
Late evening meal
Day 4
Visit the Hague, Delft and Rotterdam for some exploring
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR MADE QUOTATION
NST'S VALUE TIPS! ✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Travel by coach & ferry ✓ Fly into Brussels Charleroi ✓ Ask us about free visits ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND
Guided History Tours 20th Century European History: • Prague • Budapest
The Holocaust: • Krakow • Warsaw
For History groups For history groups, each of the cities featured in this section will particularly suit Students studying The Holocaust (Krakow & Warsaw) and 20th Century European History (Prague & Budapest)
Central Europe Ideal for … General Cultural Tours
• The collapse of empires • The rise of Fascism and Nazism • The Nazi State • The Holocaust • The 2nd World War on the Eastern Front
Overall, the tour was excellent and was enjoyed by all. We are looking forward to the next one. Ms N Fitzgerald, Co. Waterford
History Tours Religious Studies Tours
Sachsenhausen
Warsaw
POLAND
Berlin
Music Tours
Łódz´
Potsdam
Why Visit Central Europe? • Excellent twin & multi centre options • Great cities to visit • Ideal destinations for bringing the curriculum to life • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination
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• The huge shifts in population in the war’s aftermath • The Cold War • The events of 1989 and their consequences
Wrocław
GERMANY Buchenwald Dresden
Terezin
Weimar
Prague
Auschwitz
CZECH REPUBLIC
Nuremberg
SLOVAKIA DAN UBE
Vienna
Dachau
Munich
Krakow
Salzburg AUSTRIA
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Bratislava
Towns of the Danube Bend
Budapest HUNGARY
Prague
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The largest medieval castle complex in Europe.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
Prague’s most familiar monument over the River Vltava
Music
History
• Terezin Concentration Camp • Museum of Communism • Jewish District, Museum & Cemetery
Performances can be arranged for Church & Secular Choirs, Youth Orchestras and Bands
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OLD & NEW TOWN Highly Recommended • Vltava River Cruise • Karlsteijn Castle • Urquel Brewery • Folklore evening • Ice Hockey Match
CHARLES BRIDGE Highly Recommended
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Prague is one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. Its efficient public transport systems provides groups with easy access to the many historical sites, impressive architectural gems and tourist attractions, evident at every turn.
Religious Studies
Prague Castle & St Vitus Cathedral
Multi Centre Visits NST can arrange visits to multiple destinations in Central Europe
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
NST'S VALUE TIPS!
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO PRAGUE MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Morning flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST representative
Half day guided walking tour of Prague Castle district and the Lesser Quarter
Evening meal Explore the Old Town
Visit the Petrin Maze of Mirrors followed by the Petrin Look-out Tower
Visit the former Jewish district of Josefov, the Old Town Square and Wenseslas Square
Evening meal Boat Cruise
Day 3
Visit Karlstejn Castle
Guided tour of the Ruckl Glass Factory
Folklore Show with dinner
Day 4
Last minute shoping and sightseeing
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
Day 1
Day 2
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Great value public transport, use that for 1 or 2 days ✓ Ask us about free visits in Prague ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Krakow
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KRAKOW:
The ancient Capital of Poland is a hugely important historical and cultural centre. Its compact and pretty city centre provides students with easy access to the many impressive tourist attractions.
Cultural Visits
AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU NST Most Popular Visit
Auschwitz - the largest concentration and death camp of WWII.
GALICJA MUSEUM Only available with NST This private museum celebrates the Jewish culture of Galicja commemorating victims of the Holocaust.
KAZIMIERZ NST Group Favourite
Visit the old synagogues and the cemetery.
PODGORZE
The entire Jewish population of Krakow were crammed into this tiny ghetto, featured in the movie Schindler’s List.
History
• Guided tour of the Old Town Square • Podgorze (Wartime Ghetto) • Kazimierz (former Jewish district) • View Schindler's Factory.
AROUND THE TOWN SQUARE
The largest town square in medieval Europe, St Mary’s Church and Cloth Hall.
THE OLD TOWN
The University District and the historic heart of the university area.
Discover Warsaw and Krakow A great two-centre tour with direct flights into both to maximise your tour
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WAWEL HILL
In a fortified position overlooking the river and city are the Castle and Cathedral.
SCHINDLER’S FACTORY
A great opportunity for groups to visit this building, made famous by the movie, ‘Schindler’s List’.
WIELICZKA SALT MINE
A listed World Heritage Site, 15kms south of Krakow.
Music
Ideal for Choirs, Chamber Orchestras and Youth Orchestras.
NST'S VALUE TIPS!
SAMPLE 4-DAY PACKAGE TO KRAKOW Day 1
MORNING
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✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays
Morning flight arrival
Three hour guided tour of Krakow including the Old Town Square, University District, Wawel Hill, Kazimierz & the Jewish Quarter
Evening meal Free time to explore the Old Town Square
✓ Ask us about free visits in Krakow
Day 2
Excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp with on-site guide
Day 3
Visit Wadowice, birthplace of Pope John Paul II
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines
Day 4
Visit the old town and Florianska, Szewska, Grodzka and Slawkowska Street for some last minute shopping and sightseeing.
Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland
Evening meal Quiz night
Folklore Evening
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✓ Great value public transport, use that for 1 or 2 days ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
Warsaw & Budapest
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WARSAW:
An endlessly fascinating city, with its reconstructed Old Town, numerous theatres and dozens of museums and galleries. This is a good quality cultural experience for your students.
Cultural Visits
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF WARSAW
An impressive 60-room museum which documents the entire history of Warsaw with maps, historic documents, photos and paintings all displayed in period interiors.
WARSAW UPRISING MONUMENT
Built on the spot where the AK (Home Army) launched their assault on the Nazis in 1944, this controversial monument is still viewed with mixed feelings by the locals.
ST JOHN’S CATHEDRAL
Where some of the worst fighting of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising took place.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• Former Ghetto Area • Old Town & Market Square • The Royal Way • Novy vwiat
Again this was a very successful trip with NST. Everything went smoothly and on time. Mr J Horan, Co. Louth
BUDAPEST:
The grand building and sweeping bridges of Budapest will prove to be a magnificent sight for all students. The successful combination of traditional east European boulevards and rich cultural heritage have earned it the reputation as the ‘Paris of Central Europe’.
Cultural Visits
FISHERMAN’S BASTION
Providing spectacular views of the Danube and city, the Fisherman’s Bastion’s Gothic architectural style is a most impressive sight.
CASTLE HILL
Buda’s most prominent feature, 1.5km of flat terrain with bastions, mansions, the Statue of King Stephen, the Buda Palace and the medieval Jewish Prayer House.
THE TERRR HOUSE
This museum highlights what it was like to live in Budapest during the 20th century with two very different terror regimes, fascism and communism.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
• Gellért Hill • Váci Utca • St Stephen’s Basilica
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND COACH & FERRY DIRECT FROM IRELAND
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in the UK – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
UK
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details
Ideal for … Cultural Visits Studying English & Drama Discovering Art & Design Involvement in the Performing Arts
I have every confidence in the NST team. I know that if a problem arises on tour I can rely on back-up from head-office. Mrs B Wilkins, Co. Kildare
Exploring Geography in Snowdonia Watching Premier League Soccer
Edinburgh
Why Visit the UK? • Regional departures from Ireland • Value for money destination • Wide range of accommodation options • Range of cities and types of tours on offer • NST City Rep in London
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London London delivers a huge range of world-famous visits and attractions from museums, galleries and landmarks to an outstanding array of West End theatre shows.
City Rep
Kim Dewdney. London. A qualified Blue Badge guide, Kim has first class knowledge of London.
Avoid the queues Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
Exhibitions Please see our website for regularly updated temporary exhibition information
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MONEY SAVING TIPS!
SAMPLE 3-DAY PACKAGE TO LONDON MORNING
AFTERNOON
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Day 1
Morning flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST representative
Visit to the Science Museum
Evening meal Free time for local orientation
Day 2
Visit to the London Dungeon
Free time in the Tate Modern Flight on the London Eye
Evening meal West End Theatre Show
Day 3
Visit the British Museum
Free time in Covent Garden for shopping and sightseeing Departure for return flight to Ireland
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak or a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Travel by coach & ferry to London ✓ Ask us about free visits in London ✓ Range of hotels to suit your budget ✓ Range of restaurants to suit your budget ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Travel light, just take hand luggage
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Cultural Visits
WEST END THEATRE SHOWS
We’ve got great availability and can offer reserved seating for top West End theatre performances, such as The Lion King, Wicked, Oliver!, etc. Why not add to the experience by taking your students on a Backstage Tour where they’ll get a ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse at how theatre productions are managed.
THE LONDON EYE
Your group will gain a wonderful new perspective of London from The London Eye. This striking structure offers views of up to 30-miles across the city!
MADAME TUSSAUDS
See wax figures of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and even famous murderers! Entry includes the ‘Chamber Live’ horror section. Guaranteed to delight and thrill your students.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• London Dungeon • Thames River Cruise • Wembley Tour • Highlights of London Guided Tour • HMS Belfast
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT:
• Jack the Ripper Tours • Bowling • Ice Skating • Cinema or BFI Imax
English & Drama Theatre & Workshops
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
We have worked closely with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre for many years and are now an official ‘Friend of the Globe’ We offer fantastic group rates on tickets for Shakespeare performances. You can even extend your group’s educational experience with a ‘behind-the-scenes’ historic theatre tour, an exhibition of Shakespeare’s life, and a tailor-made interactive workshop.
TAILORED WORKSHOPS & BACKSTAGE TOURS
We offer a choice of workshops that can be tailored to your choice of show and to your exact curriculum requirements. Students will be able to explore their own creative and drama skills with the assistance of qualified teaching artists and, some workshops even feature top guests from TV, radio and film. A range of backstage tours provide a different perspective of the industry.
WEST END THEATRE
Our Staff are experts in providing groups with their ideal visit. We offer great availability and fantastic group rates on West End theatre productions thanks to our close relationships with the ticket providers and theatre producers. We also offer reserved seating on our most popular shows to make booking easier for you. Why not take a look at our tailor-made workshops and backstage theatre tours to further enhance your West End Experience?
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Art & Design
• Tate Modern & Tate Britain • National Gallery • Victoria & Albert Museum • The Hayward Gallery • Saatchi Gallery • National Portrait Gallery • The Photographers’ Gallery
Music
• Ideal for Bands, Church & Secular Choirs & Youth Orchestras
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Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
Why not open up your tour to teachers and students of other subjects. The more people that travel - the more you could save.
Call (+353) 01 8940300 for further details.
Save Money
English & Drama
• Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, Tour & Workshops • CSSD Workshops (Central School of Speech & Drama) Only
available with NST
Media Studies
• London Film Academy • British Board of Film Classification • BBC TV Centre Tour • Movieum of London
• Backstage Tours • West End Shows
I have been travelling with them for the last 14 years. Mr P Dwyer, Co. Cork
History
• Imperial War Museum • Museum of London • Cabinet War Rooms • Houses of Parliament
Science
• The Science Museum • Royal Observatory and Planetarium • Natural History Museum • The London Aquarium
Sample accommodation in London BADEN-POWELL HOUSE/MEININGER CITY HOSTEL Capacity: 200 guests
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioning and TV.
Description: Purpose-built youth accommodation centre. Location: Superbly situated in South Kensington. It is directly opposite the Natural History Museum. Student Rooms: 4-6 beds, all rooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioning & TV.
Facilities: 24 hr reception • CCTV • meeting rooms • small museum • small shop • vending machine • roof garden • disco.
NST Summary: This centre offers high quality accommodation. The property has been specifically developed with school and student clientele in mind.
ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL Capacity: 3500 guests Description: A large purpose built hotel Location: Located close to Oxford Street, Covent Garden and many theatres. Student Rooms: 2- 3 beds, all rooms have en suite facilities and television.
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en suite facilities and television. Facilities: 24 hr reception • night porters • meeting rooms • drink and snack machines.
NST Summary: A good standard of accommodation, in a convenient location. Value for money.
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Manchester
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Cultural Visits
ENGLISH & SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP TOURS
NON MATCH DAY TOUR OF OLD TRAFFORD:
We also supply tour packages for other English and Scottish Premiership games.
Your students will get a birds eye view of the pitch, stand in the dug out, visit the changing rooms, walk through the players’ tunnel & visit the museum.
MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER TOURS Ideal for a 2 day or weekend tour Guaranteed tickets for Manchester United matches at our lowest prices ever!
The UK's leading Theme Park has more than enough thrills and spills to keep anyone going for the whole day. Seasonal opening.
Your Soccer Package Includes: • Irish Coach school-to-school service • Ferry crossings • Manchester United ticket • B&B Hotel accommodation • 1 in 10 free supervisory places • Insurance
ALTON TOWERS:
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
Benefits of Buying through NST • Your group will be seated in the family stand near the players’ tunnel • Designated seating area for groups under 16 years & supervising adults • Designated toilet facilities for children • ‘Children Only’ bar for children & supervising adults • Child protection officer on-site
• Manchester Museum of Science & Industry • Chester guided tours of this Roman City • URBIS – a new kind of museum • The Trafford Centre shopping in Manchester on a grand scale • Cheshire Oaks for discount shopping on the way back to Holyhead • Chill Factor – indoor ski slopes in Manchester
Have travelled with NST for many years and always received excellent service. Ms J Williams, Co. Antrim
SAMPLE 3-DAY PACKAGE TO MANCHESTER MORNING
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Day 1
Morning departure by coach from school
Arrive in Manchester and have a tour of Manchester United FC Stadium and Museum
Evening meal Laser Quest
Day 2
Indoor skiing or snowboarding at the Chill Factor
Manchester United Match
Depart by coach for an overnight ferry.
Day 3
Arrive home and continue by coach back to school
OTHER DATES & PRICES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.
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Edinburgh & Stratford
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EDINBURGH:
Students can walk down the Royal Mile in the footsteps of some of the best known figures in Scottish history. Edinburgh Castle takes visitors to the heart of the nation’s history, symbolised in the Honours of Scotland - the Scottish Crown Jewels, on display with the famous Stone of Destiny.
Cultural Visits
EDINBURGH CASTLE
An ancient stronghold which dominates the skyline of the city from its position atop Castle Rock.
EDINBURGH DUNGEONS
Accommodation in Edinburgh OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• The Royal Yacht Britannia • Edinburgh Zoo • Camera Obscura • Witchery Ghost Walk of Edinburgh
Groups can choose from a range of competitively priced, well-located accommodation offering excellent facilities and unbeatable value in and around the city of Edinburgh.
Be transported back to the darkest moments of Scotland’s history. Live actors, shows, a spooky ride and interactive special effects.
Science
• Our Dynamic Earth • Glasgow Science Centre
STRATFORD UPON AVON:
We’ll arrange your Stratford Shakespeare experience, including RSC productions, theatre workshops and other educational experiences. Work on the RSC’s new home in Stratford is due for completion in 2010, but the courtyard theatre still has a full programme of productions.
Cultural Visits
RSC PRODUCTIONS
Contact us for the full up to date production listing.
CARPE DIEM WORKSHOPS
This theatre provides curriculum-linked workshops; course content can be tailored to meet the needs of your group.
OTHER VISITS & ATTRACTIONS:
• Shakespeare Properties • The Falstaff Experience
• Stratford Walks
Accommodation in Stratford The Stratford Upon Avon Youth Hostel is set in beautiful spacious grounds with excellent facilities and offers great value for money. Other hotels outside Stratford are also available.
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Getting There FLY DIRECT FROM IRELAND
NST Teacher Resources TOUR PLANNING TOOLS
Plan and promote your tour with our range of FREE tools such as promotional posters, savings cards, destination information packs, guide books, safety guides, travel bags & more!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACKS
Our educational resources offer a multitude of tasks and activities across a range of subject disciplines for students to complete while in the USA – linking your school tour directly to the curriculum.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT PACK
New for 2009/10 - bring your evenings to life with our great evening entertainment packs! Ask us for more details.
USA Ideal for … Cultural Visits Exploring American History Understanding American Politics Involvement in the Performing Arts
We are extremely happy with NST and recommend them to other colleagues and will continue to work with NST next year. NST came out on top when compared with other companies Mr N Duffy, Co. Dublin
Discovering Art & Design NEW YORK
Magical Media Studies Visits
Why Visit the USA?
MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTICUT
Boston
• Ireland’s Number 1 long haul school PENNSYLVANIA New York City tour destination NEW JERSEY • Regional departures from Ireland Philadelphia • Choice of airlines direct from Ireland Atlantic Ocean • Good value with the weak dollar Washington, DC • Wide range of accommodation options • NST Agent in New York City VIRGINIA
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Probably the most exciting and culturally-diverse city in the world! The vast number and variety of world-famous attractions, museums and sights located close together in Manhattan make New York the perfect destination.
Join Forces Why not open up your tour to teachers and students of other subjects. The more people that travel - the more you could save.
Multi Centre Visits NST can arrange to combine visits to New York & Washington
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SAMPLE 6-DAY PACKAGE TO NEW YORK MORNING
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Day 1
Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from local escort
Visit to the Empire State Building
Day 2
Half day guided coach tour of Manhattan including Westside, Harlem, Museum Mile, Midtown, SoHo, Grenwich village and the Financial District
Visit the Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Explore Times Square by night
Day 3
Take a cruise to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Visit Ground Zero after the cruise.
Take the Subway across the Brooklyn Bridge and walk back to Manhattan
Ice skating in Rockefeller Centre
Day 4
Visit Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. Drop into FAO Schwartz on Fifth Avenue
Visit MoMa Walk to St Patrick's Cathedral for a visit Continue to Grand Central Terminal
Broadway Show
Day 5
Shopping in Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall
Transfer to airport for an overnight flight back to Ireland
Day 6
Arrive in Ireland
✓ Substantial savings when you travel off peak, avoid weekend or travel a day or two outside official school holidays ✓ Ask us about free visits in New York area ✓ Range of accommodation to suit your budget in New York ✓ Choose a 1:10 rather than a 1:8 free Supervisory ratio ✓ Use public transport as much as possible
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION .
You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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New York
Cultural Visits
TOP OF THE ROCK ™ Highly recommended
Experience the best view of New York City! We’ll pre-book your entry time so you won’t have to queue. We recommend that groups venture to the Top of the Rock™ in the daytime, and complement this with an evening visit to the top of the Empire State Building.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Venture over quarter of a mile skyward and observe as your group takes in the scale of the immense urban landscape before them.
CIRCLE LINE CRUISE OR RIDE THE BEAST!
Cruise around Manhattan – either on the relaxing Circle Line Cruise or the Ride the Beast, a wild, 45mph speed boat ride past the iconic skyscrapers!
UN BUILDING
On the guided tour, students will learn about the organisation, its history and view the General Assembly Hall.
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Exhibitions
RADIO CITY
The largest indoor theatre in the World and a masterpiece of American Modernist design.
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SONY WONDER TECHNOLOGY LAB
A free visit offering an amazing hands-on experience with communication technology
STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND
Covering the history of this famous statue, this insightful visit will inspire your students as they learn about the important role this island played in immigration.
GROUND ZERO MEMORIAL
A visit to New York provides the opportunity for your students to witness the tragedy of September 11th, 2001 first-hand. Visit nearby St Paul’s Chapel which is truly moving.
MANHATTAN GUIDED TOURS
Experienced in working with school groups, our local guides will bring the history and culture of New York to life.
Art, Design & Exhibitions
ART & DESIGN TOURS
• A rich and diverse range of art and design on show • Home to some of the world’s best examples of modern art • Outstanding selection of photography museums
MOMA - BAUHAUS 1919-1933: WORKSHOPS FOR MODERNITY
Up to 25 January 2010 - This retrospective, presented in collaboration with a consortium of the three Bauhaus collections in Germany.
TIM BURTON
Up to 26 April 2010 - This is a major career retrospective on filmmaker Tim Burton.
GUGGENHEIM - KANDINSKY
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Moving onward and upward, New York’s premier showcase for what’s new in the visual arts.
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
A unique museum containing leading examples of Expressionism, Cubism and Abstraction.
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
A photography museum, school, and research centre in the centre of Manhattan.
COOPER-HEWITT, NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM
The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
THE FRICK COLLECTION
Up to January 10, 2010 - The first, full-scale retrospective of Kandinsky's career in the United States since 1985.
One of the superior small art museums in the United States.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
OYHER FANTASTIC MUSEUMS:
New York’s premier cultural attraction is one of the world’s greatest repositories of art.
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Please see our website for regularly updated temporary exhibition information
• The Studio Museum in Harlem • Museum of African Art • ...and many more - ask for details
Avoid the queues Avoid the queues with our free gallery booking service!
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Media Studies
Give your students a USA style experience they’ll never forget, with our fantastic educational sessions, workshops and tours. We work with many top New York media organisations to provide you with a great visit that will meet your curriculum requirements and cover topics such as TV & film production, moving image, sound and much more.
WORKSHOPS & BACKSTAGE
Most popular Meet the Media pro • The business of Print & Television Media • Recording Studio Tour
OTHER MEDIA VISITS & ATTRACTIONS
New York Film Academy Interactive Sessions – Digital editing, cinematography & craft • The Museum of Moving Image • NBC Studio Tour • TV & Movie Sites Tour • International Centre of Photography • Radio City “Stage Door” Tour • Paley Centre for Media • Tim Burton exhibition at the MOMA runs till 26 April 2010
Performing Arts
BROADWAY SHOWS
See a spectacular Broadway performance – entertainment at its greatest! By booking a great value package with NST, you’re guaranteed the perfect mix of shows, workshops at fantastic group rates: Billy Elliot • Chicago • Guys & Dolls • West Side Story • 9-5 • In the Heights • Wicked • The Lion King • Mamma Mia • Phantom of the Opera • Shrek the Musical • Jersey Boys • Avenue Q • Mary Poppins
WORKSHOPS & BACKSTAGE
Broadway Song & Dance • Meet the Artist • Audition Clinic • Broadway Bound • Wicked Backstage - Behind the Emerald Curtain
STAGE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Stage Combat • Theatre Sports • Broadway 101 • Step by Step • Theatre in Context • Musical Theatre Song & Movement • Business of the Business • Making a Scene
Eating Out
We can also pre-book your meals at a wide range of restaurants including: • John’s Shanghai Restaurant • Mangia Pizzeria • Green’s Thai / Chinese Restaurant • Le Mela Italian
Sample accommodation in New York YMCA WESTSIDE Capacity: 900 guests
bunk beds, air conditioning and cable television.
Description: Youth Hostel with basic accommodation in an unbeatable location. Location: Situated in an excellent Upper West Side location opposite Central Park, 5 minutes walk north of Columbus Circle. Student Rooms: 2-6 bedded with
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles with bunk beds, air conditioning and cable television.
small juice bar • 2 indoor swimming pools • racquetball • handball • squash courts • basketball court • running track • health club • sauna • steam rooms
Facilities: 24 hr reception • 24 hr security • tourist information desk • lounge area • drinks machines • public phones •
NST Summary:
have en-suite facilities. 3 bedded using 2 beds and 1 rollaway bed, all these rooms have en suite facilities, cable TV, telephone, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board.
Facilities: 24 hr reception • air conditioning • bar
A large youth hostel that offers good value for money.
GERSHWIN HOTEL Capacity: 350 guests Description: An old style hotel with an artsy feel. Location: Midtown Manhattan, just a short walk from the Empire State Building and Macy’s. Student Rooms: Two different types of rooms. 4 – 10 bedded, all these rooms
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en suite facilities, cable TV, telephone, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board.
NST Summary: A hotel offering a good standard of accommodation and value for money.
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Washington
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WASHINGTON: It’s a great time to take students to Washington DC. After the recent election, students can see how
the changes are impacting first hand, and compare and contrast America’s new President with those of its past. Many of the museums and sites, including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, are free of charge.
Cultural Visits
GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF THE WASHINGTON MEMORIALS
Take students on a tour of the history of the United States, as our guides explain the relevance of the many memorials including the Jefferson Memorial, Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
Students will never forget a visit to this museum, as it explains the history of the Holocaust in a unique and immensely thought provoking manner.
NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
This popular museum houses an excellent collection of historic airplanes, missiles, spacecraft and artifacts that explain the history of flight from the Wright brothers to the Space Shuttle. The on-site IMAX theatre also shows a number of flight-themed films.
ESPN ZONE
A great place to relax, your group will enjoy this large, interactive sports and entertainment facility offering virtual sporting games, live sports broadcasts and fast food outlets.
HALF DAY GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS Highly Recommended Our experienced guides will bring the story of the recent presidential election to life as students take a tour through, and gain an understanding of the roles of, The Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.
OTHER VISITS & ACTIVITIES
• Shopping at Potomac Mills • Imax Theatre • Old Post Office Pavilion • Union Stationt • The Newseum
Historical & Political Visits
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Traces the country’s development in an entertaining and fairly light-hearted manner.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
The largest military graveyard in the World with graves from those involved in the Civil war, both World Wars and the grave of JFK.
FDR MEMORIAL
This park traces 12 years of the history of the US using a sequence of outdoor rooms.
MOUNT VERNON
The plantation home of the 1st president, George Washington
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
America's national educational facility with 19 museums including: National Air & Space Museum • National Museum of Natural History • National Portrait Gallery. The Smithsonian Institute museums are Free
POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR – WASHINGTON AREA
Gettysburg • Williamsburg • Antietam • Harpers Ferry • Fort Ward, Alexandria • Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House
POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR – PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia Walking Tour • Fort Delaware • Valley Forge
NST staff always kept their word, the service therefore was very effective Mr P McMahon, Co. Tyrone
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6 DAYS BY AIR FROM ONLY
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TRAVELLING OFF PEAK/TERM TIME ✓ 4 nights room only PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ Return departure airport transfers ✓ Return flights ✓ Return hotel transfers
✓ One & a half day coach hire ✓ Group Travel Insurance ✓ 1 in 8 free place ratio
*Peak/school hols supplements apply
Eating Out
We can also pre-book your meals at a wide range of restaurants, reducing queuing time and ensuring your itinerary runs smoothly.
Sample accommodation in Washington HOTEL HARRINGTON Capacity: 900 guests Description: : A traditional, friendly hotel.
Student Rooms: 2-6 bedded with bunk beds, air conditioning and cable television.
Location: Situated on a busy street surrounded by shops, cafes, etc. Two blocks from the nearest Metro station.
Staff Rooms: Twins and singles, all rooms have en suite facilities, air conditioning & TV Facilities: Internet access.
NST Summary: This hotel provides simple accommodation in an excellent central location. The staff have vast experience of accommodating school and student groups.
SAMPLE 5-DAY PACKAGE TO WASHINGTON MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Day 1
Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from local escort.
Evening in the Old Post Office Building
Day 2
Half day guided tour of Washington DC visiting major monuments finishing with views of the White House.
The National Air and Space Museum
Evening entertainment in Pentagon City
Day 3
Half day guided tour of Washington DC visiting government buildings.
National Museum of American History National Museum of Natural History
NBA Basketball Game
Day 4
Guided Tour of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis
George Washington Estates and Historic Mount Vernon
Evening in the ESPN Zone
Day 5
Shopping and last minute sightseeing.
Transfer to airport for an overnight flight back to Ireland
Day 6
Arrive in Ireland
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! .
SOME OF THE VISITS OUTLINED ABOVE INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE, PHONE US FOR A TAILOR-MADE QUOTATION
You tell us what you want to do and we’ll arrange your itinerary! We’ll create your itinerary in line with your budget, dates and requirements.
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Educational Conferences Exclusive to NST This year NST, in association with our sister company European Study Tours (the student conference specialists), present educational conferences aimed at 16-18 year olds. The sole aim of each of these exciting conferences is to provide you and your students with an unforgettable experience. Attending one of these conferences ensures that your trip has a real educational focus. The speakers are carefully selected to ensure that your students leave feeling motivated and inspired. Each conference has Q & A Sessions which are a vital and lively way of engaging your students, allowing them to quiz the speakers on a variety of topics. NST will organise your whole trip including transport, accommodation, additional visits and excursions.
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TURNING IDEAS INTO COMMERCIAL REALITY.
This year’s speakers are Stephen Cole (renowned Journalist), Jessica Hule (Colorblind Cards), Priya Lakhani (Masala Masala), John Kearon (BrainJuicer) and Duncan Goose (One).
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CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK 22ND MARCH 2010 XXX TRAVELLING XXXXXXX
CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK 23RD MARCH 2010 XXX TRAVELLING XXXXXXX
Bring your students to New York, a fantastic setting for a Business & ICT conference. The aim of Business & ICT; An American Perspective is to give students of Business Studies and ICT Studies the opportunity to visit New York and listen to world class speakers.
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4 Entrepreneurs, held during the UK Enterprise Week, looks to inspire and motivate students through the very real and very personal experiences of our speakers, all themselves successful entrepreneurs. From their failures to their triumphs, this is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience first-hand the reality of the modern business world. We think that this conference is perfect for students who study business & enterprise, but it could even be offered to students as a career related conference.
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A CONFERENCE TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ICT
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A STUDENT CONFERENCE DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF WORLD ISSUES
The United Nations Forum is aimed at students aged 16+ and covers a range of current affairs and pressing global issues. Held in the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the students have access to the main debating chambers-usually only accessible by UN delegates, a great opportunity to see how the UN really works.
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THE EUROPEAN EVENT TO INFORM, ENTHUSE & INSPIRE STUDENTS
'Your Future In Europe' attracts an audience of over 2,500 students. The conference is held in the prestigious Palais des Congrés in the heart of Paris, the perfect setting for tackling Europe's most current issues. The undisputed highlight of the day is always our Question Time session with panel of leading UK MPs and cutting edge journalists- completely uncensored with no holds barred! We think that this conference is a fantastic opportunity for all students studying History, Politics, French, Economics and Law. What's more, because of its focus on current affairs 'Your Future in Europe' is ideal as a cross curricular event for students in their final year of school. This year’s conference is chaired by Dermot Murnaghan with speakers – David Magliano, Vincent Cable MP, Kate Hoey MP, Baroness Sayeeds Warsi, Shami Chakrabarti and Peter Luff. In addition to Your Future In Europe we also offer these two very different half-day conferences - Focus On French & Focus On Business. Held the day before at the Palais des Congrès, they supplement the main conference by providing subject specific seminars for students of business and languages.
For more detailed information please call (+353) 1 8940300 or visit www.nst.ie *Prices include conference entrance only and includes 1:10 free places for teachers/supervisors. Please call NST for a full package price.
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SKI AUSTRIA Kitzbuhel: Is among Europe’s most attractive and popular ski resorts. Its appeal lies in its traditional Tyrolean atmosphere with painted houses and cobbled streets along with an extensive ski area which offers a variety of runs for all level of skier. Accommodation: The Hotel Kaiser. Accommodation in this youth hotel is on a full board basis with a packed lunch provided for the students during the day. Location: The Hotel Kaiser is very centrally located, just ten minute walk from the centre of town.
Facilities: Good size lounge area, bar, Discos can be arranged, pool table, table football, TV/Video room, internet & arcade machines. Evening Activities: Ice skating, Bowling and Swimming are all available in Kitzbuhel. In house entertainment is provided by your NST/PGL representative.
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PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ School to School coaching ✓ Ferry crossings as required ✓ 6 nights full board accommodation ✓ 6 days ski hire ✓ 6 day local area lift pass ✓ 6 days tuition (4 hours per day) ✓ Use of NST/PGL private resort rep (exclusive to NST in Ireland) ✓ All related travel taxes ✓ Fully comprehensive Winter Sports insurance ✓ 1 free supervisory place for every 10 students
NST Ski in Austria & the USA Small Groups Welcome We can join you up with other small groups travelling on the same dates.
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SKI USA New Hampshire: The Birthplace of skiing in USA, New Hampshire nestles in the heart of the scenic White Mountains. Just two hours from Boston this tour can also be tailored to a two centre tour with the group staying in Boston and New Hampshire. Accommodation: 4* North Conway Grand Hotel Location: in the heart of North Conway this hotel is the premier resort of the White Mountains region.
Facilities: Large restaurant with buffet style dining • Indoor swimming pool • Hot tub, sauna & fitness room • Games room • Rooms include TV, DVD player with free movies • Bonfire evening with hot cocoa & cookies. Evening Activities: Outlet Shopping on site • Swimming at hotel • Tubing • Cinema • Bowling • Billiards & arcade • Indoor water park (subject to availability
PRICE INCLUDES: ✓ Return flights from Dublin to Boston ✓ Return transfers from Boston to New Hampshire ✓ 6 nights half board accommodation ✓ 5 days ski or snowboard hire ✓ 5 day local area lift pass ✓ 5 days tuition (4 hours per day) ✓ Afternoon in Boston on last day ✓ All related travel taxes ✓ Fully comprehensive Winter Sports insurance ✓ 1 free supervisory place for every 10 students
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Booking Conditions The following Booking Conditions together with the Important Notes contained in this Booking Form constitute the basis of your contract with NST Ltd (Company Number 240123, registered in Ireland; Registered Office: Santry Business Park, Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland). The ultimate holding company of NST Ltd., is Holidaybreak plc. Please read them carefully as they set out our and your respective rights and obligations. In these Booking Conditions, ‘you’ and ‘your’ means all persons included in the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date). ‘We’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ mean NST Ltd. “Group Organiser” means the adult named on the Booking Form as such who takes overall responsibility for your booking (including ensuring compliance with your responsibilities under these Booking Conditions). “Group Leader” means the adult who has overall responsibility for the group during the tour who will either be the Group Organiser (if travelling with the group) or another responsible adult designated as such if not. Please note that for the purpose of training and quality control, telephone conversations may be recorded.
1. Making Your Booking Bookings are accepted subject to these Booking Conditions. To make a booking, the Group Organiser must complete and sign our Booking Form. The Group Organiser must be authorised to make the booking on the basis of these Booking Conditions by all persons included in the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date) and if under 18 years of age, their parent or guardian. By signing the Booking Form, the Group Organiser acknowledges and confirms that he/she is so authorised and that all group members (and their parent or guardian if under 18) agree to be bound by these Booking Conditions. The Group Organiser is responsible for making all payments due to us. The completed signed Booking Form must then be sent to us together with the payments referred to in Clause 2 below. Once we have received your Booking Form and all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by issuing a Booking Confirmation Invoice. This invoice will be sent to the Group Organiser. The Group Organiser must check the details carefully as soon as they are received and contact us immediately if any information on this document (or any other document) appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
2. Payment In order to confirm your booking, a deposit for every paying member of the group (or full payment if you are booking on or after the date that the final balance would become due) must be paid at the time of booking. A receipt from us for your deposit does not, on its own, bring a contract into existence between us. If you wish to travel using the insurance policy we offer, all applicable premiums must also be paid at the time of booking (you must be insured – see Clause 7). Full payment terms are detailed in Table ‘A’ of the Important Notes section of this form. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you. In this case we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in Clause 6 depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.
3. Your contract A binding contract between you and us which is subject to these Booking Conditions comes into existence when all appropriate payments and signed Booking Form have been received by us and we despatch our Booking Confirmation Invoice to the Group Organiser. We both agree that Irish Law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (except as set out below). We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises out of or in connection with this contract will be dealt with by referral to arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Irish Branch (see Clause 12). Changes to these Booking Conditions or the Important Notes in this form will only be valid if agreed in writing by a member of our staff.
4. The Cost of Your Tour The price of our tours is, subject to the correction of errors, valid at the time of publication in our brochure or price list or on our website or when quoted to you. We reserve the right however to make changes to and correct errors in advertised or quoted prices at any time before your tour is confirmed. We will advise you of any changes or errors of which we are aware prior to confirmation of your booking.
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The prices shown in our brochure or price list or on our website or quoted to you were calculated on the basis of the exchange rates shown in Table ‘B’ of the Important Notes in this form. (i) Tours by Coach and/or Ferry For tours by coach and/or ferry, the price of your tour is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. This means that once the price of your chosen tour has been confirmed at the time of booking, we will not increase the price. (ii) Tours by Air For tours by air, once the price of your chosen tour has been confirmed by us at the time of booking, we will only increase or decrease it (as applicable) after that point, subject to the conditions set out in this Clause, in the event of any increase or decrease in dues, taxes or fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at airports, scheduled airfares increasing or decreasing or aircraft fuel prices and our costs increasing or decreasing as a result. Price increases or decreases after booking will be passed on by way of a surcharge or refund. Even in the above cases, we will absorb increases in costs up to a total amount equivalent to 2% of the total cost of your confirmed arrangements (excluding any amendment charges). Only if the amount of the increase in our costs exceeds 2% of the total cost of your confirmed arrangements (excluding any amendment charges), will we levy a surcharge. We promise not to impose a surcharge of more than 10% of the total cost of your confirmed arrangements (excluding any amendment charges). A refund will only be payable if a decrease in our costs exceeds 2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the full amount of the decrease in our costs. Any surcharge must be paid with the balance of the cost of the booking or within 14 days of the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. We promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of the start of your tour. No refunds will be payable if any decrease in our costs occurs within this period either. Please note that arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some atttpparent changes have no impact on the price of your holiday due to the contractual and other protection in place. Please note, changes and errors occasionally occur. You must check the price of your chosen arrangements at the time of booking.
5. Changes by You Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, the Group Organiser must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can meet your request, a fee of €40/£25 per amendment will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in making the change. You may add extra members to your group at any time up to the date that the final balance of the cost of your booking is due providing the Group Organiser first checks availability with us. You will be obliged to pay deposits in full in respect of each additional group member at the time of adding. The ordering of extra services (for example vegetarian meals, changes to your itinerary or requests for booking of visits) after the date on which the balance of the cost of your booking is due to be paid will also be subject to the payment of the amendment fee and other costs / charges set out above.
6. Cancellation by You Should you or any member of your group need to cancel your chosen arrangements once they have been confirmed, the Group Organiser must immediately advise us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only be effective when it is received in writing by us at our offices. As we incur costs from the time we confirm your booking and may be unable to re-sell your arrangements, cancellation charges will be payable. These charges will increase the closer to departure we receive your notice of cancellation. See Table ‘C’ of the Important Notes in this form. If any member or members of your group, or the entire group, is unable to go for any reason or decides that he/she does not want to travel on the tour, you may transfer the place on the booking of the person(s) concerned or the whole booking to substitute group members / another group suggested by you and acceptable to us providing you write to us with full details of who cannot or does not want to go and who you would like to go instead so that we receive this information not less than two weeks before departure. If it is not possible to make the change, we will tell you as soon as possible. Where a transfer can be made, all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers as a result together with an amendment fee of €40/£25 per person transferring must be paid before the transfer can be effected. For flight-inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges
levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit name changes for any reason after tickets have been issued, these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight. All bookings of substitute group members are subject to both these Booking Conditions and any other requirements which may apply to a booking. If the full price was due for settlement on the date of or before any request is made by you for any transfer, this payment must be made before the transfer can be finalised. Where any substitute group is smaller than the original group, cancellation charges will apply in respect of all places which are not filled by the substitute group. Paragraph (c) below will also apply. (a) Cancellation before final payment is due All deposits paid or due at the time of cancellation will be charged as a cancellation fee. If a substitute group member is accepted by us before the date that the final balance of the cost of your arrangements is due, the deposit(s) may be transferred. (b) Cancellation after final payment is due If any paying group member cancels after final payment is due, and no replacement is found cancellation charges will be charged as set out in Table “C” of the Important Notes in this form. (c) Cancellation affecting minimum size of group If any cancellation or transfer brings the group size below the minimum required for a particular price and/or set of concessions, the tour price and any concessions will be adjusted and you will be reinvoiced accordingly. Amendment charges are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling. Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.
7. Insurance We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential. It is a condition of these Booking Conditions that you ensure that there is in place a suitable and adequate travel insurance policy or policies to cover all members of your group. Please read the section on insurance in the Important Notes in this form.
8. Changes and Cancellation by Us We start planning the arrangements we offer many months in advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct errors in published and other details both before and after bookings have been confirmed. Very rarely we are forced to cancel confirmed bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. Most changes are minor. Occasionally, we have to make a ‘significant change’. Significant changes include the following changes when made before departure: a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time or overall length of time you are away of twelve or more hours and, in the case of inclusive tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destinations substantially or altogether. If we have to make a significant change or in the unlikely event that we have to cancel the entire tour, we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options: (a) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements (at an additional cost if applicable) or (b) purchasing alternative arrangements from us, of a similar standard to that originally booked if available. We will offer you, where possible, a tour of equivalent value. If this tour is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund the price difference. If you do not wish to accept the arrangements we specifically offer you or we are unable to offer a suitable alternative, you may choose any other of our tours that are available. You must pay the applicable price of any such tour. This will mean your paying more if it is more expensive or receiving a refund if it is cheaper or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will receive a full and prompt refund of all monies you have paid to us. Please note, the above options are not available where any change made is a minor one. A ‘minor change’ is any change which, taking account of the information you have given us at the time of booking or which can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, we could not reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your confirmed arrangements. Please note a change of airport, airline or flight time of less than 12 hours are not significant changes unless otherwise expressly stated. If we have to make a significant change or cancel after the date that you are due to pay the balance of the cost of your booking, we will, as a minimum where compensation is due, pay you the amounts set out in Table “D” in the Important Notes section, depending on the circumstances and when the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability beyond offering
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the above mentioned choices can be accepted where we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care (which includes cases of ‘force majeure’ (see Clause 9)). No compensation will be payable if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these Booking Conditions entitling us to cancel (such as paying on time). Please note that the above options and compensation do not apply to Festival and Tournament Tours, some of our Exchange Programme Tours or Study Visits if the tournament, fixture, festival, exchange or study visit you are due to take part in or attend is significantly changed or cancelled due to any reasons outside of our control. Please also see Clause 10 of the Important Notes section for further details. In all cases, our liability for significant changes and cancellation is limited to offering you the aforementioned options and, where applicable, compensation payments. We regret we cannot pay any expenses, costs or losses incurred by you as a result of any change or cancellation. No compensation is payable for minor changes or where we make a significant change or cancel before the date that you are due to pay the balance of the cost of your booking. Very rarely, we may be forced by ‘force majeure’ (see Clause 9) to change or terminate your tour after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result.
9. Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking Conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss (as more fully described in Clause 10(i) below) as a result of ‘force majeure’. In these Booking Conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control.
10. Our Liability to You (i) We promise to make sure that the tour arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these Booking Conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted tour arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted tour arrangements. Please note it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers). We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (for example loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your tour and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or 'force majeure' as defined in Clause 9. In addition, we will not be responsible where you do not enjoy your tour or suffer any problems because of a reason you did not tell us about when you booked your arrangements or where any problems you suffer did not result from any breach of our contract or for any losses, expenses, costs or other sum you have suffered which relate to any business. Please note, we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised in our brochure and we have not agreed to arrange them and any excursion you purchase from someone other than us during your tour. For the avoidance of doubt all excursion and services organised by us and included in your arrangements will be detailed in your itineraries. Excursions, services, visits and activities not included in the itinerary are not included in our arrangements. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any of our brochures or elsewhere including verbally, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you. (ii) The promises we make to you about the services
we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract, and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred, will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Ireland which would have applied had those services been provided in the Republic of Ireland. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable person to refuse to take the tour in question. (iii) As set out in these Booking Conditions we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you for any claims for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money). Where we are found liable for such claims, the maximum amount we will have to pay you is a sum equal to any excess charge that applies or would apply to the claim under the policy of travel insurance included in your tour price per person affected. (iv) Where any claim or part of a claim concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, rail or road carrier or any stay in a hotel, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier or hotelier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements or hotel stay in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/ or, for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 2027/97 (as amended by Regulation (EC) No 889/2002) for international and national travel by air, Athens Convention for international travel by sea or the Berne Convention for international travel by rail). Please note, where a carrier or hotelier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier or hotelier for the complaint or claim in question.
11. Complaints and Problems In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or experience any problems with your arrangements whilst away, the Group Leader must immediately inform the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to the supplier as soon as possible. If the supplier is unable to resolve the complaint or problem to your satisfaction the Group Leader must contact us immediately either at the office during working hours or via our 24 hour duty officer out-of-hours. Until we know about a problem or complaint, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. If you remain dissatisfied, however, the Group Leader must write to us within 28 days of your return to Ireland giving your booking reference and full details of your complaint. We undertake to deal promptly with all correspondence relating to complaints and in any case within the time limits set out below: (a) not later than 14 days from receipt for an acknowledgement to be sent and; (b) not later than 28 days from receipt for a full reply to be sent or a reply containing a detailed explanation for the delay. If you fail to follow this simple complaints procedure, your right to claim any compensation you may otherwise have been entitled to may be affected or even lost as a result.
result of your or any member of your group’s actions. We expect all group members to have consideration for other people. The Group Leader and all accompanying adults are responsible for the good behaviour and discipline of your group and must ensure adequate supervision at all times in accordance with any applicable regulations or rules laid down by the management of any establishment. See also Supervision Clause in the Important Notes section. If in our reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you or any member of your group behaves in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the arrangements of the person(s) concerned or of the entire group as we reasonably consider appropriate. In this situation, the person(s) concerned or the entire group as applicable will be required to leave the accommodation or other service. We will have no further responsibility toward such person(s)/ the group as applicable including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. The Group Organiser is also responsible for completion of passport formalities and any other personal arrangements which may be necessary such as visa, currency and medical requirements. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that the group reaches the starting point of the tour at the correct time. Please note that in many countries it is illegal to consume alcohol on coaches. Please also note that some hotels/centres now charge a security deposit on arrival.
14. Conditions of Suppliers Many of the services which make up your tour are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions (see Clause 10(iv)). Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned.
15. Special Requests and Medical Problems. If you have any special request, you must advise us at the time of booking and clearly note it on your Booking Form. In some cases, a fee of €40/£25 per request will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in meeting the request. We will advise the Group Organiser in advance where this is the case. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot promise that any request will be complied with unless we have specifically confirmed this in writing. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or inclusion of the special request on your Booking Confirmation Invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special requests are subject to availability. We regret we cannot accept any conditional bookings, that is to say any booking which is specified to be conditional on the fulfilment of a particular request. All such bookings will be treated as standard bookings subject to the above provisions on special requests. If any member of your group has any medical problem or disability which may affect your arrangements, the Group Organiser must give us full details before you confirm your booking so that we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen arrangements. The Group Organiser must give us full details in writing at the time of booking (if not already confirmed in writing) and promptly update us of any changes. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person concerned, we must reserve the right to decline their reservation or, if full details are not given at the time of booking, cancel when we become aware of these details.
16. Passports, Visas and Health
12. Arbitration Any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever which arises or occurs between any of the parties hereto in relation to anything or matter arising under, out of or in connection with this Contract shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Irish Branch. (Details of the said Arbitration Scheme are available on request). Alternatively, claims for less than €1,270 or the Sterling Pound equivalent per Booking Form may be pursued through the District Court Small Claims procedure. All claims in excess of €1,270 or the Sterling Pound equivalent shall be referred to arbitration. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Irish Branch within 9 months of the day of return from the tour.
13. Behaviour and Responsibilities When you book with us, you accept full responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any member of your group. Full payment for any such damage or loss must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier. If you fail to do so, you will be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us (together with our own and other party’s full legal costs) as a
and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. Further information can be obtained from the Department of Health websites at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers or www.dohc.ie For Tours within the European Union it is normally a condition of insurance that each member of your group must obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to departure. Further information can be obtained from the Department of Health website at www.ehic.ie or www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. It is the Group Organiser’s responsibility to ensure that all group members are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. Except as set out above and in our Important Notes section, all costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If any member of your group is not an Irish or British citizen or holds a non-Irish or non-British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us or any of our suppliers, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
17. Financial Security We are fully bonded and licensed by The Commission for Aviation Regulation. In addition we act as agents for ATOL number 3606 (Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority). The bonds as administered by The Commission for Aviation Regulation and the Civil Aviation Authority ensure complete financial protection for clients which means you will be repatriated if already abroad in the unlikely event that your tour cannot be provided due to our insolvency.
18. Prices, Information and Accuracy Please note, the information and prices shown in any price list or brochure distributed by us or on our website or any price quoted to you may have changed by the time you come to book your tour. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information and prices at the time of printing, regrettably errors and changes do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen arrangements (including the price) with us at the time of booking. The information which we give in this brochure or on our website and other correspondence is in accordance with the latest information we have received. We cannot, however, be held responsible for changes made without notice. Please note that pressure on accommodation and other amenities is particularly high at peak holiday periods. Certain facilities may not be available on public holidays. Some amenities at resorts are seasonal, for example open-air swimming pools. In certain countries, places of interest are liable to closure without notice or days of opening may change. We will endeavour to rearrange itineraries to take account of such changes.
19. Delay at Port, International Railway Terminal or Airport of Departure In the event of a delay at the port, international rail terminal or airport of departure, we will ensure that you are informed of the reasons for and the extent of the delay as early as possible. Except for delays to flights, in the event of a delay in any travel arrangements included in your tour lasting less than 12 hours, we will either (1) make arrangements there and then as appropriate to reduce any discomfort (for example providing you with a meal voucher) or (2) we will provide retrospective reimbursement of reasonable costs you incur for refreshments on production of receipts. Both option (1) and (2) are subject to the following: If the delay causes you to miss a pre-booked meal where the delay exceeds 3 hours, your group will be entitled to light refreshments. In the event of a delay exceeding 6 hours, your group will be entitled to receive a main meal.
Please note that requirements may change and you must check the up-to-date position in good time before departure.
In the event of a delay to flights the responsibility to provide assistance lies with the airline concerned. Please see Clause 20 below for further details.
The passport and visa requirements applicable at the time of printing to Irish and British citizens for the arrangements we offer are shown in the Important Notes section of this form. A full Irish passport presently takes approximately 4 weeks to obtain. A full British passport can, at certain times of the year take up to 10 weeks to obtain.
In addition, in the event of a delay in any travel arrangements included in your tour at the port, international rail terminal or airport of departure exceeding 12 hours, under the terms of the insurance offered by us you would have the option, subject to your having taken out our insurance, of either making a claim for agreed necessary expenses and services incurred as a result of the delay or cancelling your tour and receiving a full refund of all monies paid less any policy excess. If you have not taken out our insurance but insured your group with an alternative insurer, we will not provide any food or refreshments in addition to those referred to above for delays of up to 12 hours as these should be covered under the terms of your alternative policy.
For travel to or via the United States: all passengers, including children must have their own machine-readable passport. Most Irish and UK Citizen passport holders can travel under the Visa Waiver Scheme but there are some restrictions and the Group Organiser must check these by looking at the US Embassy Irish or British websites. Information on health, including any mandatory and recommended health formalities (eg vaccinations and precautions) can be obtained from your GP, practice nurse or travel health clinic. Ideally you should seek this advice at least 8 weeks before departure. At present there are no mandatory health formalities for Irish or British Citizens for the destinations we offer but please bear in mind that requirements may change
existence of a “Community list” which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban with the EU Community. The Community list is available for inspection at www.ec.europa.eu./transport/air. In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. However, the Republic of Ireland departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier/airline and flight timings cannot be guaranteed (even when they have been confirmed in our Booking Confirmation Invoice). Nor can we guarantee the means of transport and timings for each leg of the journey but these will be as near as possible to those set out in our Booking Confirmation Invoice. We will provide transportation from your original departure point to the relevant airport if the original airport is changed. The Republic of Ireland departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and flight timings shown in this brochure or on our website or in any other promotional material and detailed on your Booking Confirmation Invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. The latest route, timings and carrier will be shown on your tickets or in your final travel pack which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets and / or your final travel pack very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct route, flight times and carrier. It is possible that Republic of Ireland departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/or flight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. Any change in the Republic of Ireland departure airport, overseas arrival airport, the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation and/or another remedy from the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the airline for any compensation due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline's obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you do not claim against the airline and make a claim for compensation or any other sum from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation or other sum to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 or via their website at www.auc.org. uk. In the republic of Ireland contact the Commission for Aviation Regulation on (01) 6611770 or www. aviationreg.ie. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING AIRLINE INTERNET BOOKINGS Names must be EXACTLY as on the passport or Birth Certificate if using a group passport. The Group Organiser undertakes on behalf of the school/group to pay NST Ltd in full for all airline internet flights booked by NST Ltd on our group’s behalf, even for those passengers who subsequently cancel. Please refer to the relevant airline website for that airline’s Terms and Conditions of Travel. The Group Organiser should ensure that this information has been read and understood prior to departure. All information should be made available by the Group Organiser to all passengers prior to travel.
21. Itinerary Planning Please note that no itinerary planning will begin until we have received the signed and completed Booking Form.
The length of any delay is calculated from the scheduled departure time of the flight, train or sea vessel for which the group has a firm booking.
20. Tours by Air In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the
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Insurance Summary, Arbitration, Passport, Visa and Health Information
P A S S P O R T , V I S A & H E A L T H I N F O R M A T I O N H E A L T H These are current recommendations only and are not mandatory. Please check with your doctor for latest information. Tetanus suggested for most destinations H = Hepatitis A M = Malaria P = Polio T = Typhoid D = Diphtheria P A S S P O R T
ARBITRATION ARRANGED BY THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS – IRISH BRANCH ON BEHALF OF TOUR OPERATOR (Organiser)
For all countries which require full passports these passports must be valid for 6 months after the date of travelling. D E P A R T U R E T A X Always included except where stated, when cost is payable in local currency by each person. Visa application fees are correct at time of going to print and are based on single entry for Irish Passport holders. Late applications and non-Irish Passport holders may incur an additional charge.
INTRODUCTION Most problems related to a tour are resolved by informal discussions directly between the Organiser/Retailer and the Consumer. Where agreement is not possible, the matter is then to be referred to Arbitration.
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Current Visa cost (€)
Health
Departure tax
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DEFINITIONS Arbitration is the settlement of a dispute by an impartial arbitrator. Arbitration is a private dispute resolution procedure and is a legally binding means of resolving such matter. An arbitration Agreement is an agreement to refer a dispute to arbitration, usually in the form of an Arbitration Clause as included in the standard booking conditions of the Organiser. A submission to arbitration is called a Reference and the decision of an arbitrator is an Award. APPOINTMENT OF AN ARBITRATOR If there is a dispute which cannot be mutually agreed, either party may apply directly to the Institute at Merchants House, 27-30 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8. Telephone 01-7079739, fax 01-7079751 or email ciarb@arbitration.ie, for the form “Request for Appointment of Arbitrator.” This form sets out the information to be submitted: names and address of the parties concerned, copies of the booking form and conditions (including the arbitration clause), details of any legal or other people who are to represent the parties in the arbitration and an administration fee of €75/£50. For claims involving personal injury, a separate form is required to be completed and a different fee applies, full details are available from the Institute. These forms refer to the Institute’s Arbitration Rules which will apply to the arbitration and which are briefly summarised as follows (copies of the Rules and the accompanying guidance Notes on Arbitration are available form the Institute). PROCEDURE Once an Arbitrator has been appointed he is in complete charge of the reference, deciding the procedure as he considers best, and the Institute’s Rules deliberately give him this flexibility. QUESTIONNAIRE FORM In this scheme, the Arbitrator will first send out a detailed form of completion by both parties. This will provide him with the details of the actual dispute so he can decide when and where to hold a hearing with both parties to present their cases. HEARING While an award may be made by an arbitrator based on the documentary evidence sent to him by the parties, it is open to both parties to present their case to him at an informal hearing. AWARD The Arbitrator’s decision is made formally in his Award which is sent to both parties. The Award is final and binding resolution of the dispute. ARBITRATORS FEE A fee is payable to the Arbitrator for the conduct of the arbitration. This fee is normally paid by the Tour Operator / Organiser but the Arbitrator has absolute discretion to award this cost as he thinks fit.
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Current regulations apply to Irish and British citizens only F = Full Passport C = Collective Passport
Austria Belgium China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt France Germany Greece Hungary India Israel Italy Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Russia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey USA
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* For these countries full passports are required by Irish citizens and collective passports are acceptable for British citizens. In the case of the Czech republic eligibility for a collective passport is only for British Citizens under 15 years of age. ** The United States has a requirement that all Irish and British passport holders must carry a machine-readable passport when travelling to the US. If you don’t hold a machine-readable Irish or British passport, you must obtain a visa in order to enter the US.
Important Notes 1 . PAY M E N T – TA B L E A
3. CANCELLATION CHARGES – TABLE C
5. ITEMS INCLUDED ON ALL SCHOOL TOURS
The following deposits are payable for each paying member of the group:
Where the cancellation charge is shown as a percentage, this is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling excluding any amendment charges which are non-refundable once incurred.
• Accommodation as described in our final Quotation / Provisional Booking Letter to you (see also clause 8: ACCOMMODATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS). • Meals as indicated in our final quote letter to you. Frequently an option of a different meal basis is available (see also clause 9: MEALS). • Air or coach travel as specified including all security charges and taxes but excluding departure taxes only payable locally. • All airport taxes and charges including foreign air taxes that can be prepaid. • Excursion arrangements as outlined in our final quote letter to you (see also clause 10: EXCURSIONS). • 1 free supervisory place with each 8 full paying persons. The above is the standard for school tours unless outlined otherwise in the quote letter – if different the quote letter takes precedence. • Insurance cover. • Information Packs for the group leaders. • VAT at current rates where applicable. • Staff Family concessions, see clause 15 : STAFF FAMILY CONCESSIONS. For adult tours the inclusions will be outlined in our final quote letter to you.
TYPE OF TOUR
FIRST DEPOSIT SECOND DEPOSIT ON BOOKING 5 WEEKS AFTER BOOKING
All UK tours
€100/£75
€100/£75
All Other Destinations
€150/£100
€150/£100
The closing statement of account will be sent to you approximately 14 weeks before departure. The balance of the cost of your arrangements must be received by us not less than 12 weeks prior to departure. If we do not receive all payments due (including any surcharge where applicable) in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you. In this case we will be entitled to keep all deposits paid or due at that date. If we do not cancel straight away because you have promised to make payment, you must pay the cancellation charges shown in clause 6 of our Booking Conditions depending on the date we reasonably treat your booking as cancelled.
Period before departure within which written notification of cancellation is received by us
More than 84 days 84–29 days before departure
All deposits paid 60% (or total deposits due if greater) 28–15 days before departure 80% 14 days or less before departure 100% 4. COMPENSATION FOR PRE-DEPARTURE CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS – TABLE D Period before departure a significant change or cancellation is notified to you More than 70 days 29–70 days 15–28 days 0–14 days
2 . E X C H A N G E R AT E S - TA B L E B Tour prices are based on the costs of transport, accommodation, etc on 14 August 2009. Please refer to our tour price guarantee in clause 4 of the Booking Conditions.
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6. OUR TOURS DO NOT INCLUDE • Meals en route, unless specifically stated. • Entrance fees, boat trips, guides etc, unless specifically stated. • Drinks with meals, other than breakfast. • The cost of full passports as required by the countries to be visited or transited. • The cost of visas and immigration taxes. See also clause 12: VISAS. • Departure taxes, which can only be paid locally. • Transfers for excursions unless specifically included. • Gratuities or gifts for guides etc unless specifically included. 7. SIZE OF GROUP The minimum number for which we quote tour prices is indicated in our quote letter to you. 8. ACCOMMODATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS NST has built up a detailed understanding of the requirements of school groups. Accommodation has been selected either by NST staff or by our agents with these requirements in mind. We indicate in the text either specific accommodation which is frequently used, or we describe the category of accommodation used. Occasionally, due to the pressure on accommodation, hotels and centres not named in the brochure but of a similar category will be used. In Central Europe and Russia, hotels are not always up to western standards. However, they are always clean and functional. Paying students: will normally be accommodated in two, three or four bedded rooms as described. Quads are used in USA ie two double beds and occasionally an additional ‘roll-away’ bed. Youth Hostels normally providing 4–8 bedded rooms are occasionally used. Accompanying staff: will normally be accommodated in two bedded rooms. Single bedded rooms are expensive and limited in numbers. Group leaders requiring single rooms will be charged a supplement including those travelling on free places. Special arrangements may apply for youth hostels. Additional paying adults: will normally be accommodated in two bedded rooms and will be charged an additional amount for each day of the tour to cover extra costs. The precise amount varies according to destination and time of year and will be advised prior to booking. The total number of adults: must not exceed 20% of the group size or additional charges may apply. 9. MEALS The standard meals basis of tours is outlined in your final quote letter. Extra meals can be booked where required. Where full board is indicated a packed lunch is normally provided. Many establishments will charge extra for a hot lunch. Not all establishments can provide hot lunches. 10. EXCURSIONS The provision of excursions varies from tour to tour. The following is a summary of our policy. 1. OPEN ITINERARIES For air and coach tours shown as open itineraries in your quote letter, no excursions are included in the tour price. NST provides a visit planning service for groups of minimum 25 paying persons or more. This is a service that will help you plan your visits and prebook transportation, entrance and guide services on your behalf. Normally guide services and transportation will be prepaid to NST with most entrance fees payable on the spot by the group. 2. INCLUSIVE TOURS Many tours include the provision of transportation for excursions. Some tours include the cost of entrance fees, guide or escort services in addition to transportation. This is clearly shown in your quote letter. NST will be happy to book any additional services required and advise you of the additional cost. 3. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES For many destinations served both by coach and air, NST has prepared lists of optional services and visits together with prices. These can be booked and paid prior to departure. 4. INFORMATION PACKS Specially prepared Information Packs are available for most NST destinations. These expand on the visits available to groups and provide additional general information. 5. GUIDE BOOKS NST will provide the group organiser with a guide book on the selected destination. 6. GENERAL NOTE Most visits requested can be booked by NST. Should a large amount of research be required for visits not listed in the NST Information Pack, we reserve the right to levy an additional charge. You will be notified of the amount required prior to the visits being researched. 7. ADVICE FOR EXCURSIONS AND VISITS As described in our brochure, we operate a Safety Management System which has been developed in conjunction with RoSPA and is externally audited every year by a suitably qualified external organisation. Whilst it is not practical to inspect all visits and excursions, we will use reasonable endeavours to obtain, from providers of visits and excursions that are
included in tours, evidence that health and safety has been evaluated. We will also endeavour to obtain an outline of any potential remaining risks which the provider wishes to bring to the attention of school and youth groups. Additionally, the Department of Education and Sciene, DfES, LEAs and, in some cases, individual schools issue guidance on all aspects of school trips and outside activities including planning, risk assessment, organisation and supervision. If you are in any doubt, you can and should always seek specific advice in advance from the Department of Education and Science, your LEA or the DfES. 8. ITINERIES NOT GUARANTEED - FOOTBALL MATCHES AND CONCERTS Where we agree to organise attendance at or participation in football matches or concerts on your behalf we cannot guarantee the arrangements requested for particular venues or on particular dates. This is because we are dependant on the goodwill of the individuals that agree to provide facilities for these events. As these providers are not our suppliers and we do not have contracts with them for the supply of these services, they may choose to withdraw any offered facilities at any time and this is outside our control. In these circumstances we reserve the right to substitute alternative arrangements to those originally requested. Any such change will not be a significant change for the purposes of clause 8 of our Booking Conditions. 9. PREPAID THEATRE VISITS Please note that prepaid theatre tickets are nonrefundable. 1 1 . PA S S P O R T S
(Applicable to Irish & British citizens only)
Collective passports for persons under the age of 18 are currently accepted by all countries for which tours are featured other than USA, South Africa, China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Turkey and Russia for both Irish and British citizens. Irish citizens also require full passports for Czech Republic, Israel and Russia. For all countries which require full passports these passports must be valid for 6 months after the date of travelling. All adults must hold full passports for all tours. Procedures for obtaining collective passports will be sent to group organisers. Please note that some countries require identity cards as well as collective passports. It is the group organiser’s responsibility to ensure that all group members have the appropriate documentation to enable the tour to be completed. Please refer to the grid on passport & visa information and notes underneath specifically for the Czech Republic. All first-time applicants for a UK passport who are aged 16 or over will have to attend an interview, which means that the application process will take longer. If a pupil is aged 16 or over and hasn’t yet got a passport, our recommendation is that you should apply for at least 10 weeks prior to departure, longer if a visa is required. Further information can be obtained from the UK Passport Service Adviceline on 0870 521 0410 or website at www.passport.gov.uk.
12. VISAS Non Irish / Non UK citizens may require visas / transit visas for which the individual is responsible and must apply for themselves. The following information is relevant to Irish and UK citizens only. Visas are currently required for China, Egypt, India, Russia and Turkey. A visa waiver scheme applies to Irish and UK citizens visiting USA. The cost of visas is not included in tour prices. NST will provide the necessary advice to enable groups to obtain visas. We recommend that all visa requirements are complete at least two months prior to departure. Please note we cannot accept liability if you or any member of your group is refused a visa through no fault of ours. The inability to travel due to incomplete visa requirements is not covered by insurance. (Please also refer to clause 17 of Booking Conditions). 13. INSURANCE INSURANCE SUMMARY The following insurance cover is provided for every tour participant and is included in the tour price. Full details of cover will be sent to group organisers. Please note that insurance cover is put in place the day we confirm your booking on receipt of both your groups deposit and signed booking form. • Cancellation and Curtailment: up to final invoice cost Excess €40/£30 • Personal Possessions: €2,000/£1,500 Single article limit €320/£250 Valuables €320/£250 Passport/delayed possessions €130/£100 Excess €40/£30 • Personal Money: Each particIpant €650/£500 (€250/£200 under 18) Excess €40/£30 Money held by leaders €650/£500*
Important Notes Excess €40/£30 Emergency funds €650/£500 Excess €40/£30
17. SUPERVISION The Group Leader officially in charge of the group warrants that he or she will supervise the group in loco parentis. The Group Leaders are responsible for the good behaviour and discipline of the group throughout the tour. No group member under 18 years of age will be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages without the express prior written consent of the parent/guardian. No member of the group shall be permitted to smoke in bedrooms or otherwise cause fire hazards and all group members shall be made positively aware of the above obligations prior to the tour commencement. (Please also refer to Clause 14 of Booking Conditions).
• Emergency Medical Expenses: €6,400,000/£5,000,000 (€1,250/£1,000 in home country) Excess €40/£30 • Personal Liability: €1,250,000/£1,000,000 Excess €70/£50 • Organiser’s Liability: €6,400,000/£5,000,000 Excess €70/£50 • Personal Accident: €32,000/£25,000 Excess €0/£0 Lower limit for under 16’s No cover for 75’s and over
18. NOISE It should be remembered that in many cities and towns accommodation may be situated in a busy area and therefore some noise is likely. Please bear this in mind when choosing your accommodation.
• Legal Advice and Expenses: €32,000/£25,000 Excess €0/£0
1 9 . B R O C H U R E P U B L I C AT I O N D AT E This brochure was published in August 2009.
Additional cover provided by NST Ltd., for all participants. • Delayed Departure: Maximum (after 12 hours) up to €130/£100 Excess €0/£0 • Abandonment: Up to final cost (after 12 hours) Excess €40/£30 • Additional Travel Expenses: €130/£100 Excess €0/£0
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• Missed Departure or Connection: €650/£500 Excess €0/£0
(For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1988)
* Applicable only to student groups with participants in full-time education. PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ YOUR INSURANCE POLICY CAREFULLY. Full details are available on request. Exclusions and conditions apply. 14. FREE PLACES FOR S U P E R V I S O R Y S TA F F NST offers 1 free place per 8 full paying persons on all school tours, unless indicated otherwise in your final quote letter. Free supervisory places are NOT transferable to students. PAYING PERSONS 16–23 24–31 32–39
FREE PLACES 2 3 4
PAYING PERSONS 40–47 48–51
FREE PLACES 5 6
NB: These concessions apply to the basic tour price only and not to any additional services e.g paid excursions, entrance fees, theatre visits etc, unless specifically stated in our quote letter to you. 1 5 . S TA F F F A M I LY C O N C E S S I O N S The following staff concessions are available to groups of minimum 30 full paying persons. Persons travelling on these places do not count towards the free place allocation. Concessions apply to the basic tour prices only and not to any additional services. e.g. paid excursions, entrance fees or theatre visits. Children and infants must share a room with their parent(s). Infants Under 2 – Price on application Children 2 – 18 – 50% of applicable students price Spouse – 50% of applicable student price plus any applicable rooming supplement in full. AIR TOURS:1 child or spouse concession permitted. COACH TOURS: 2 child concessions and 1 spouse concession permitted. IMPORTANT NOTE: These concessions are only available on UK & European tours. 16. INSPECTION VISITS In order to provide further peace of mind for your school visit, we offer 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation for 2 people in a twin room free of charge at, or near to, your booked accommodation. We trust this will help you plan your visit and enable you to tackle any queries on your own risk assessments. Please contact us for further details.
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20. FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE Occasionally, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office finds it necessary to issue advice on the suitability of travel to certain destinations. Such advice can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s website at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland follow the Foreign Office Advice on suitability of travel and refer people to their web site.
For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1988, NST Ltd. (registered number 240123) are a data controller. In order to process your booking, we need to collect certain personal details from you. These details will include, where applicable, the names, address and age of group members, credit/ debit card or other payment details and special requirements such as those relating to any disability or medical condition which may affect the chosen arrangements and any dietary restrictions. We assume that you have any necessary permission from your group members to pass on their personal details. We need to pass on your group’s personal details to certain companies and organisations so that appropriate arrangements can be provided (for example your airline, hotel and other suppliers). Such companies and organisations may be outside the European Union if your tour destination is outside these countries or involves suppliers outside these countries. We would also like to store and use your personal details for future marketing purposes (for example, sending you a brochure or details of a promotion). If you do not want us to do any or all of these things, please let us know as soon as possible. We are entitled to assume you and the rest of your group members do not object to our doing any of the things mentioned in this statement unless you tell us otherwise in writing. Except where expressly permitted by the Data Protection Act, we will only deal with the personal details you give us as set out above unless you agree otherwise. We have appropriate security measures in place to protect this information. You are generally entitled to ask us (by letter or e-mail) what details of yours are being held or processed, for what purpose and to whom they may be or have been disclosed. We will charge a fee of €15 to respond to such a request. We promise to respond to your request within 40 days of receiving your written request and fee. In certain limited circumstances we are entitled to refuse your request. 22. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS If we have failed to anticipate all your questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are at your service. DGIN/09/09
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