Paris, Dordogne and the Côte d'Azur
April 11 - 19, 2020
- Martha Legier
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- SEA
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Announcements & Reminders
- Cost of April 2021 trip, BREAKFAST cancelled today, FRIDAY decision deadline: Good morning, Let’s try to have our decision made by Friday noon. I’ve heard from 13 of 17 travelers. Feel free to update your choice, based on our fluctuating events. In the French news, all 13 regions have people exposed to Covid-19. The French minister of education cancelled all field trips for French students going abroad. The Louvre has reopened. Here is the latest from ACIS in the event that we postpone our trip to spring break to next year: April 5-9. The cost is basically the same. Thank you, Martha Legier If you were to move to a tentative departure of April 3, 2021 of the Paris, Dordogne and Cote d’Azur trip, the student cost would be $4,318 - $80 weekend surcharges which I’ll waive for you = $4,238. That is the student price so adult surcharges and whatever insurance they chose this year would be added on top of that. As of now they are locked into whatever insurance they chose this year, but if the policy changes on that and they are allowed to upgrade later, I will let you know. For now assume it's the same. Read More
- Wed. 3/4 France breakfast CANCELLED , new deadline FRIDAY: Under the circumstances, the breakfast has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled. *Our deadline to make our decision regarding our trip has been extended until FRIDAY PM Read More
- Wed., 9:00 a.m. Mar. 4th BREAKFAST for student travellers!!: Come for breakfast in Mme Silverman's room (portable 3) at 9:00 a.m. We will discuss packing, airport meeting times, rooming arrangements, spending money, phones, etc. Please bring a copy of your passport, and the $72 for tipping (for our bus driver and tour manager). If you have a check, make it out to Mrs. Legier. Cash is fine. Merci!! Read More
- France trip breakfast! Wed., Dec. 11th: Students travelling to France are welcome to join us at 9:00 a.m. in portable 4 for breakfast! Meet the other travelers! Read More
- France trip payment: Final payment due by Dec. 1 Read More
Your Guides to a Whole New World
Your ACIS Tour Manager, who will be assigned to your group as your departure date approaches, is the key to unlocking a whole new world for you and your group. Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers know their stuff. But more importantly they know teachers and students. They keep students engaged, teachers relaxed and the whole group excited to see what will happen next.
Our tour manager Albert was INCREDIBLE in every way. He knew his way around, was very accommodating, was a wealth of knowledge, was considerate and patient, truly cared about the kids…I could go on and on.
Tour Manager Spotlight
Get to know our tour managers, well-traveled and fascinating individuals who make your ACIS educational tour truly unique and unforgettable.
Bernard Hickman
Tell us a little about yourself.
Born in Alabama to a French mother and an American father, I grew up with both cultures throughout my life! As a child I spent most of my summer vacations in French cities like Lyon and Aix en Provence. In 2013 after a sabbatical year in the city of Bordeaux, I decided to live in France for good!
Cristina Hurduiala
What’s the one thing you wish every student could experience while traveling?
I hope that every student that travels will leave behind their comfort zone, will meet new people and learn about different cultures.
Helena Perez Guerra
Tell us a little about
yourself.
I have been working for ACIS since 2008 ( yes time flies…). Born and raised
in Barcelona, lived and studied in London (obtained a Master’s degree in
Contemporary Art Theory) before moving to Paris and eventually returning to
Barcelona. I consider myself a curious European who enjoys exploring the
similarities and the differences that this continent has to offer.
Herson Guevera
What do you hope students take away from their experience?
The more we learn about the environment, the more we learn about ourselves. And, we really can make a difference by using knowledge to change our world for the better.
Jack Xu
Tell us a little about yourself.
I love being a tour manager and sharing my knowledge of China’s history and culture with Americans. I hope to meet you!
Joe Sartorius
What is the first think you recommend to people when they visit Venice?
Get lost. Not in a rude way, I promise. But seriously, venture away from the touristy areas.. [and you will receive] a more authentic experience of the city.
John Perry
What’s one thing you wish every young adult could experience while traveling?
The sense of wanting to write home, about everything—knowing that each thing you do is a first, and feeling your life developing into something quite interesting.
Lucy Ryan
What would you tell a parent about sending their
child on an ACIS educational tour?
Most young people growing up today learn about the world via the rolling
twenty four hour news, normally showing the very worst of human behavior.
Travel is an opportunity to see the very best.
Paul Daley
Have you always loved to travel?
Growing up I wanted more than anything to visit America. Now, I’ve taken that love of travel and become a professional tour manager showing groups the famous landmarks and hidden gems of the British Isles and Ireland.
Simon Pelletier
What’s your favorite part of your job?
I love making sure a traveler will live his trip to the fullest, while learning and having fun. Now that I have acquired some knowledge about Canada’s cities’ history and heritage, I feel the urge to share it. As a tour manager, I hope to be one of those people that awakens the interest of students to new places, activities and cultures.
Victoria Hester
Tell us a little about yourself.
I have been acting professionally since I was seven years old. Growing up, I moved a total of 18 times, so you could say travel is in my blood. I have lived in California, Africa, and all over the South East. More recently, I have I completed the International Guide Academy, and now as a tour manager couldn’t be happier.
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