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Hugenote school tour
April 18th, 2013 | 
Author: Hi Lana
Once again, thank you for an amazing experience. The trip was enjoyed by all and some of us made the best of every minute we had, even though we probably had about 8 hours sleep in 4 daysJ. I think that, as I said this morning, the girls have come away with so much experience, not just on the hockey field, but experience of another, different part of life. They saw and experienced things that most kids their age can only dream of. The trip had its ups and downs and a with a group of 15 year old girls some “bitchiness” is to be expected and dealt with. There were some that were homesick and others whose parents had to ask me how their kids were. All in all a wonderful trip. Please can you get me the surname of our first driver, Gerhard, and his postal address, even if it’s his work address. I really want to send him the photo I took and maybe get the girls to all sign it. He was awesome.
We had the funniest tour guide in Brussels and for days after we were still laughing about it. I wish that I had a video recorder in my head to replay all the funny moments. At times my stomach hurt so much from laughing that I just couldn’t anymore, and I know that, in time, I will forget things, but the memories I have will last forever.
I have to date not been able to find the facebook page that you created, but have created my own https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hugenote-Hoerskool-2013-hockey-tour-Europe/377496259029693?ref=stream
As soon as I have all my photo’s (which are currently all on Aard’s Tablet as I ran out of space on a 16G memory card J) I will post more.
One last thing ( I can’t promise that) I don’t know if you give feedback to the clubs that hosted us, but we were received with open arms everywhere we went. It was unbelievable that the language “barrier” did not stop the girls, or even us, from socialising. We were treated so well and we were fed so well. At Racing, where we had to pay our own meals, the club chairman paid for the girls and the adults paid their own. I thought that was so generous of him. In Amsterdam at De Kraaien they even obtained a South African flag and flew it with their own above the club house. It was these little gestures that made meeting these people almost a priveledge. I could tell you stories that would have you falling off your chair.
Regards
Lynette
Hugenote Springs
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Travel and Sport visits Mauritius
In November 2012, myself and Michael were invited by LuDowell representatives along with Connections from Mauritius to join them on a FAM trip to the island of Mauritius from the 15th to the 20th of November.
The purpose of this visit was to familiarise ourselves more with the variety and possibilities that Mauritius has to offer and to be able to give a better understanding to our clients going to this beautiful destination.
Here is our story:
We were supposed to board our flight to Mauritius by Thursday night at around 23h00, but upon arrival we were surprised to see that our flight, operated by Air Mauritius, had been cancelled and were only going to depart the following day around noon. The cancelation was because of some technical issue on the plane, or so they said…
Luckily for us, Air Mauritius booked us into the Premier Hotel just across the high way from OR Tambo for the night, along with a 20% discount on our next flights on Air MauritiusJ.
The following day we finally boarded on time after spending some time in the Air France lounge that Pia (one of our hosts) organized for us.
The flight to Mauritius is about 4 hours, and the time difference is 2 hours ahead of South Africa.
Upon arrival in a warm and tropical Mauritius, we were greeted by Mauritius IncentiveConnections along with dancers, drums and welcome cocktails.
We then transferred to our first Hotel, the Intercontinental Hotel, located close to Port Louis on the North West part of the island, where we stayed for the night.
This evening we had a bit of a cooking contest, making little slider burgers and also tried our hand on making cocktails. While my cocktail was the best by far, Michael walked away with the prize for the best burgers, and not a shabby prize by the way, three nights’ accommodation at The Intercontinental.
The next day we had a bit of a full program, making up for the time that we lost because of our cancelled flight, we had to visit 5 hotels on one day.
First, we visited the Maritim Hotel, just down the road from the Intercontinental. A great property with great possibility to host big groups, with the Château Mon Desire stables and giant turtles on this large resort.
Next up was the Le Meridien Ile Maurice Resort, where we also had quite a spread for lunch at the luxurious Nirvana Royal Suite, ranging from foie gras crème brulee, blue cheese
macaroons, lobsters and a few other extravagant dishes.…
The third hotel was the One & Only Le Saint Geran, situated
on the east side of the island. The One & Only is also right next to the Belle Mare Plage where we hosted our first Netball Tournament in April 2012, with 14 South African schools participating over 7 days. Contact us for more details for our next one in 2013!!
Off to the fourth hotel for the day, obviously the Four Seasons Resort at Anahita, really one of the best hotels I’ve ever seen with a very modern architecture and located in a very peaceful surrounding. They also have one of the best golf courses on the island, where Michael and I had a bit of a putt and chip contest on the driving range. Michael won with some miracle putt, which meanth that I would be pouring the drinks that night.
Our last Hotel for the day will also be where we would be staying for the following two nights, The Hilton. Located on the other side of the island at Flic and Flac, we had about an hour’s drive to get there, and this all while the Springboks were playing Scotland. We managed to follow the game on the internet though. J
At the Hilton, after we had checked in, we had a brilliant dinner right on the beach with the Sales Manager, Gina. It was really a pleasure meeting her and the lovely staff from the Hilton.
The following day, after a 10 km jog and a quick gym session at the Hilton we had some breakfast then transferred to the Zip Line. The Zip Line is a series of cables crossing some of the canyons at the Casela Nature Park. This was really nerve wrecking stuff as the zip lines reaches about 220km/h and you are only hanging by a little bungee rope. Well I don’t really know how fast they were going, but fast hey!!
After the Ziplines, we travelled south to the harbour at Black River, to find our little catamaran on which we would spend the rest of the afternoon, the Harris Wilson.
The Harris Wilson is a 60 ft catamaran and was built for ocean racing, a very impressive boat!! We sailed through the crystal clear water with breath-taking scenery all around towards Le Morne, a spectacular lone standing mountain right on the edge of the island. We enjoyed a delicious Braai lunch on the boat which included fresh fish, chicken and a selection of salads.
After lunch, the guys tried their luck at fishing and were shocked when we each pulled out a Blue Marlin from the edge of the boat, being the sport fishermen that we are, we had to catch and release and unfortunately didn’t get the opportunity to take a picture because we were out of film.
We did have a bit of bad luck, when one of the girls than accompanied us, had an encounter with a sea urchin and caused some pain for her for the rest of the tour. So remember to wear protective shoes while in the water or keep your eyes out for dangers like this, the water is very clear!
This catamaran cruise was definitely my highlight of the trip, and if you ever visit the island you can’t afford to miss this!!
The rest of the afternoon we had some free time back at the Hilton before our dinner which included a Wild Boar on the spit. We finished it off with local Rum tasting, all in all not a bad day for us!!!
The next morning, once again after a quick run and gym session, we got surprised by Connections that arranged two Mini Cooper Convertible’s waiting for us at the reception of the hotel.
We had a few tasks to complete as we made our way south towards Tamassa, to visit the Shanti Maurice resort. En-route we stopped over at the Tamirin salt fields to learn more about making salt on the island, a very very tough working environment! Next stop was the Seven Couloured Earth in Chamarel with the impressive Alexandra Waterfalls.
After arrival at Shanti Maurice, we had a tour of the Hotel and Spa followed by lunch at one of their restaurants. In the afternoon we made our way to the brand new St Regis Hotel, located right on the foot of Le Morne which opened on the 1st of November 2012. We were of the first guests at this prestige hotel. The legacy of Mauritius colonial history can be seen in the design and details of the entire hotel, along with the personal butler for each guest. To my disappointment my butlers name was not Alfred but Avi, still a very friendly and helpful guy though.
Travel and Sport will be hosting a 7′s Rugby Tournament in Mauritius in September 2013 , and we are looking forward to your attendance.
Our last night was spent by having dinner at one of St Regis Thai restaurants, the Floating Market. But before that, we had some local dancers and I had the opportunity to Sabrage a champagne bottle, the technique for opening a Champagne bottle with a sword for ceremonial occasions. I even got a certificate to prove that I could do it! With the cork still in the neck of the bottle, schweet ne!!!
The next morning we decided to skip the jog and rather went for a 2 km swim in the ocean. After the swim and breakfast we were off to the Heritage Resort Awali.
The Heritage Resort Awali, is one of the largest properties on the island consisting of multiple hotels, spa’s, beach club, a Château and a very impressive championship golf course. Travel and Sport will also be hosting a golf tournament from the 29th of June to the 6th of July 2013 here at the Heritage Resort; all players will be staying at the resort and will be playing this course along with the Tamarina Golf Course, contact us for more details regarding this.
After lunch on the beach, we transferred back to St Regis so we could start packing for our evening flight back to SA.
This amazing trip had to come to an end, after visiting 10 hotels in 4 days it really felt like we were there for 2 weeks and experienced most of what Mauritius has to offer. We all learnt so much from this beautiful country, from historical sites, warm culture, amazing sceneries and all in between what it has to offer. Mauritius is definitely a must do, especially for South Africans making it very affordable and only a four hour flight to the Island, you can’t miss this.
All in all we had an amazing time in Mauritius and would like to thank Travel and Sport, Lu Dowell and Connections for providing us with such a great opportunity.
I’m already looking forward to my next visit…..
Werner Muller
CHARTER COLLEGE SCIENCE TOUR THE USA
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August 15th, 2012 Wednesday Johannesburg, SA |
19:20 PM |
Group departs OR Tambo International Airport on Air France flight AF 995. |
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August 16th, 2012 Thursday Washington DC |
11:36 AM
06:00 AM 10:35 AM 12:55 PM
6:00 PM
7:30 PM |
Chaperone Anita Cimijotti (cell # 920 205 2578) arrives Washington Dulles International Airport on United Airlines flight UA 382 from Chicago. She will wait & meet up with the main group at the airport.
Group arrives in Paris Group departs Paris on Air France flight AF 028. Group arrive Washington Dulles International Airport on Air France flight AF 028 from Paris.
Private coach (Eyre Bus Service, Inc. tel: +1 410 442 1330 – charter # 459455)
**When group has luggage, guide to call +1 410 442 1330 and press 5 and dispatch will call the driver up.**
Local guide to hand over tour documents to group leader.
Tour to include the National Mall with the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Wall, Reflecting Pools, the White House, the US Capitol, Union Station, the Kennedy Center, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Martin Luther King Memorial and the Tidal Basin.
Tour to end at hotel.
Group make their own way to dinner at: Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC 610 10th Street, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: +1 202 628 6583 Menu: “Classic Rock” Menu (Tax & tip included)
NB: Metro tickets not included on this day.
Overnight: Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center |
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August 17th, 2012 Friday
Washington DC |
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:15 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Group to receive one-day Metro Rail Passes. (Included in tour documents).
Local guide (Dan Wilhoft, cell: +1 443 350 0990) to meet group at hotel for a full day tour of the Smithsonian Museums, including the National Air & Space Museum and the Natural History Museum
Services of local guide to end in city center.
Group Depart by metro (Yellow line- Archives Station) to Alexandria (King St Station), continue on foot to restaurant.
Dinner arranged at: Bertucci’s 725 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: +703 548 8500 Menu: “Venice” Banquet Menu (Insalata or Caesar Salad (Tax & tip included)
After dinner transfer on foot to meet with a local guide (Alexandria Colonial Tours – tel: +1 703 519 1749) for an evening ghost and graveyard tour (1 hour tour). Meet Guide at: Market Square, King Street – heading east 4 blocks down from restaurant)
After tour, return to hotel on foot and by Metro. (Alexandria King Street Station – Yellow Line to Mount Vernon Square Station).
Overnight: Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center |
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August 18th, 2012 Saturday
Washington DC |
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:05 PM
10:30 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Eyre Bus Service, Inc. tel: +1 410 442 1330 – charter # 459456)
Group reservation confirmed at: National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Tel: +1 410 576 3800 (Reservation # 1315329. Tickets prepaid – tour guide to pick up tickets at Will Call office on arrival)
Group reservation confirmed at: Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2400 East Fort Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230 Tel: +1 410 962 4290 Entrance fees prepaid for the group – local guide has confirmation document.
Afterwards return to hotel in Washington DC.
Services of guide terminate on arrival back in Baltimore.
Group continue by coach to Nationals Park to attend a Washington Nationals Baseball game vs. New York Mets, (game tickets included in tour documents). Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St. SE Washington DC 20003 Tel: +202 675 6287 Tickets include extra $15 value per ticket to be used for food inside the stadium.
Private coach (Eyre Bus Service, Inc. tel: +1 410 442 1330)
Overnight: Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center |
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August 19th, 2012 Sunday
Washington DC |
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
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Continental breakfast at hotel.
Group to receive one-day Metro Rail Passes. (Included in tour documents).
Local guide (Dan Wilhoft, cell: +1 443 350 0990) to meet group at hotel for a full day city sightseeing tour to include entrance to the International Spy Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery. Free time included for shopping at the Pentagon City Mall.
Entrance fees to the International Spy Museum included and prepaid. International Spy Museum 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: +1 202 393 7798 (Local guide has confirmation document).
Afterwards group to continue by public transport and on foot to Arlington National Cemetery for a visit, followed by shopping and free time at the Pentagon City Mall.
Services of local guide to end at hotel.
Group make their own way to dinner arranged at: Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U Street NW Washington DC 20009, tel; +1 202 667 0909 Menu # 1 – 3 courses – tax & tip included Course 1 – Plentiful Assorted French Fries, Cheese Fries and Chili-Cheese Fries served upon seating (for all to pass and share) Full Selection of Soft Drinks (with refills) Course 2 Choice of: Course 3 (Dessert) – Mini Milkshakes in assorted flavors
Overnight: Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center |
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August 20th, 2012 Monday
Washington DC
Orlando
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5:00 AM
5:30 AM
8:00 AM
10:14 AM
7:00 PM |
Early continental breakfast at hotel
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August 21st, 2012 Tuesday
Orlando |
9:00 AM
9:00 PM
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Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at hotel for transfer to Walt Disney World Epcot Center for full day visit.
Walt Disney World 2-day passes included – 1 park each day.
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August 22nd, 2012 Wednesday
Orlando |
9:00 AM
9:30 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at hotel for transfer to Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park.
Walt Disney World 2-Day passes included – 1 park each day. Meal voucher for dinner at the Magic Kingdom included.
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at WDW Magic Kingdom Park exit for transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Best Western Plus – Universal Inn |
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August 23rd 2012 Thursday
Orlando |
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at hotel for a full-day excursion to Cape Canaveral and to the Kennedy Space Center.
5 hour student ATX program confirmed at: Astronaut Hall of Fame 6225 Vectorspace Blvd. Titusville, FL 32780. (Group leader must present completed Medical Consent forms for each participant signed by parents/guardians)
After ATX program group can visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (entrance tickets included).
Afterwards return to Orlando.
Services of private coach terminate at hotel.
Dinner arranged within walking distance of the hotel at: Miller’s Orlando Ale House 5573 South Kirkman Road Orlando, FL 32819 Tel: +1 407 248 0000 Menu: Caesar Salad, choice of Cajun Chicken Pasta or Chicken Parmesan, Soda (Tax & gratuity included).
Overnight: Best Western Plus – Universal Inn |
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August 24th 2012 Friday
Orlando |
9:00 AM
9:30 PM
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Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at hotel for transfer to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Park.
Universal Studios 1-Day passes included – 1 park only. 1-Day unlimited food vouchers included (drinks not included).
Private coach (Mears Transportation, tel: +1 407 839 1570 – confirmation # 433353) to meet group at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Park exit for transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Best Western Plus – Universal Inn |
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August 25th 2012 Saturday
Orlando
Everglades
Miami
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8:00 AM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach (Miami Jet Tours, tel: +1 786 351 2355, contract # 15466) to meet group at hotel for journey to Miami (via the Everglades (500 KM).
Entrance to Everglades Safari Park with 30-minute airboat ride included. Everglades Safari Park 26700 Tamiami Trail Miami, FL 33194 Tel: +1 305 226 6923 (Reservation has been prepaid pick up tickets on arrival)
After visit, local guide (Miami Jet Tours, tel: +1 786 351 2355, contract # 15466) to step-on coach and group continue to South Beach.
Guide to give a tour (90 minutes) of Miami South Beach, including highlights
After tour, transfer to hotel for check-in. Services of private coach terminate at hotel.
Dinner arranged at hotel. Menu: Green Salad, Cheeseburger & Fries, Cake Dessert, 2 Pitchers of soda per table. (Tax & tip included)
Overnight: Marco Polo Beach Resort |
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August 26th, 2012 Sunday
Miami |
11:30 AM
15h00 PM
19h35 PM |
Continental breakfast at hotel.
Private coach and assistant
Group departs Miami International Airport on Delta Airlines flight DL 2373 to Atlanta, which is due to arrive at 16h58 PM. Group departs Atlanta on flight DL 200 to Johannesburg. |
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August 27th, 2012 Monday
Johannesburg, SA |
17h25 PM
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Group arrives OR Tambo International Airport |
CENTURION JUNIOR SQUASH TOUR TO NAMIBIA
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DAY 1 : Friday 28 September |
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Johannesburg – Windhoek – Walvis Bay |
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Morning |
07:00 Group check in at the SA counter – O.R Tambo International Airport. 09:30 Depart on flight SA 074 from Johannesburg to Windhoek. 11:30 Arrive in Windhoek. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to Walvis Bay (approximately 340 km’s, 5hours). |
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Late Afternoon |
Upon arrival in Walvis Bay check in at the Courtyard Hotel where you’ll be staying for five (5) nights on a bed and breakfast basis. |
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Evening / Dinner |
Enjoy the pre – tournament function and matches (own arrangements). |
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Overnight |
Courtyard Hotel. |
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DAY 2 : Saturday 29 September |
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Walvis Bay |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Second day of the tournament matches (own arrangements). |
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Overnight |
Courtyard Hotel |
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DAY 3: Sunday 30 |
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Walvis Bay |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Final day of matches at the tournament (own arrangements). |
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Overnight |
Courtyard Hotel |
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DAY 4: Monday 1 October |
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Walvis Bay |
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Morning / Afternoon
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will be taken on a Catamaran cruise departing from Walvis Bay Harbour (Laramon Tours). 08:30 Check in. 09:00 Catamaran Departure.
The rest of the day is spent at leisure. |
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Overnight |
Courtyard Hotel |
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DAY 5: Tuseday 2 October |
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Walvis Bay – Swakopmund |
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Morning / Afternoon
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Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Swakopmund (approximately 40 km’s). (Address: 44 Nathaniel Maxuilili Street, in between Gruner Kranz and Napolitana.)
09:30 Enjoy a lie-down
The rest of the day is spent at leisure in Swakopmund.
Transfer back to Walvis Bay. |
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Evening / Dinner |
Evening at leisure |
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Overnight |
Courtyard Hotel |
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DAY 6: Wednesday 3 October |
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Walvis Bay – Windhoek – Johannesburg |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart to Windhoek (approximately 340 km’s, 5hours). |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
14:20 Group check in at the SA counter- Windhoek Airport. 16:20 Depart on flight SA 077 to Johannesburg. 18:05 Arrive in Johannesburg. |
HOëRSKOOL BEN VOSTER ITALY & PARIS TOUR
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DAY 1 – 30 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY |
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South Africa – Italy |
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Morning/ Afternoon |
15:20 – Meet your Travel and Sport representative in Terminal A for self-check in and then continue to the Air France counter for check in.
Meals will be served on board.
Note – check your luggage though to Rome directly. |
19:20 Depart on your connecting flight AF 995 from OR Tambo International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport – Paris arriving at 06:00.
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DAY 2 – 01 OCTOBER – MONDAY |
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Arrival Rome |
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Morning/ Afternoon |
06:00 – Arrive in Paris and proceed to the next boarding gate.
09:20 – Arrive in Rome at Rome Fiumicino Airport. You will be welcomed by a local English speaking assistant / guide who will accompany you to a luxury coach.
10:00 – Meet your local guide for a full day Rome city tour.
Guide – Mr Simone Ciota – +39 339 7663380 |
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Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account
Start the day with an Imperial Rome tour including pre-booked entrance at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Visit Piazza Navona & Pantheon
Stop to view Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Constantine’s Arch
Transfer to your hotel to check in for the next 2 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis |
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account Evening at leisure |
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Over night |
Center Hotel Via Giovanni Giolitti 443, I-00185 Rome Tel: +39 06 87440740 / Fax: +39 06 70613015 http://www.centerhotelrome.com/ Allocation: 2 Twins / 4 Triples / 2 Quads |
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Teacher info |
The Hotel Center in Rome is located within walking distance to Rome’s main Termini station, from this location it is very easy to reach all of Rome’s attractions.
A 1 day public transportation pass can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, vending machines, metro stations and major bus stops. The metro stops close to all the major Roman attractions and this should be an easy way for the group to get around the city. Cost of the one day pass is Euros 6.00 per person otherwise they can purchase a one way standard ticket at Euros 1.50 per way. The guide will be happy to assist the group with any information the teacher requires and will of course offer advice of where to go in the afternoon of 2nd October. The Rome coach and guide will meet the group at the airport and the tour will terminate at the hotel for check-in. The group will be free to find a restaurant within walking distance to the hotel as I’m sure they’ll be too tired to venture far. In the evening of 2nd October they are free to dine where they wish – Travel anywhere in a city after 19.30 hrs is usually pretty free of commuters and easier.
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07:15 – Depart on flight AF 1204 from to Charles de Gaulle International Airport – Paris to Rome – Fiumicino Airport.
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DAY 3 – 02 OCTOBER – TUESDAY |
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Rome |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Meet you coach at the hotel along with an English speaking guide for a morning visit to the Vatican City.
*Please respect their religion by covering up your shoulders and knees.
Guide – Mr Simone Ciota – +39 339 7663380
Pre-booked entrance at the Vatican – Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account
Afternoon is spent at leisure walking around and sight seeing |
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Evening/Dinner |
Dinner – for own account.
The rest of the evening is spent at own leisure. |
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Overnight |
Overnight Center Hotel 3 Via Achille Grandi 7, I-00185 Rome Tel: +39 06 87440740 / Fax: +39 06 70451531 Allocation: 2 Twins / 4 Triples / 2 Quads |
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DAY 4 – 03 OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY |
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Rome / Pisa / Florence |
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Breakfast / Morning |
After breakfast you will check out.
08:00 Depart for Pisa (approximately 5 hour’s drive). |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
14:00 Meet your local guide in Pisa – in front of Bar Duomo at Piazza Arcvescovado. The coach will be parked at the coach parking. The group will walk to the meeting point (approx.. 10 mins walk or a shuttle bus can be taken for approx.. € 1.5)
Piazza dei Miracoli is the piazza is where the Duomo & Baptistry are located – the main square. You will also view the famous Leaning Tower.
Guide – Albatravel Florence – tel: +39-055-280706
17:00 After the tour transfer to Florence (approximately 1.5 hour’s drive). Upon arrival, check in to your hostel where you’ll be staying for two nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis. |
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account
Evening at leisure. |
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Overnight |
Setti Santi Youth Hostel Viale dei Mille 11, 50131 Florence Tel: +39-055-5048452 / Fax: +39-055-5057085 Allocation: 5 Quads / 2 Twins |
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Teacher info |
There are shuttle buses that operate from the coach parking which you can take to the town centre (approximate cost Euros 1.50) however it is easy to walk to the town on foot, approx. 10 mins along the main road – this will be signposted to reach the town. Keeping heading for the Leaning Tower – Bar Duomo is located opposite. https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Bar+Duomo+at+Piazza+Arcivescovado&ie=UTF-8&hl=en |
Lunch – for own account
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DAY 5 – 04 OCTOBER – THURSDAY |
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Florence |
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Breakfast / Morning
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08:30 Meet your coach at the hotel to transfer to the historic city centre.
09:00 Meet your guide for a
09:15 pre-booked entrance at the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire the Michelangelo’s David.
Guide – Albatravel Florence – tel: +39-055-280706
The tour continues to the historic city centre. Attractions include the Duomo, Baptistery Doors, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account
Remainder of the day is spent at leisure – walking around Florence |
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account
Evening is spent at leisure |
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Overnight |
Setti Santi Youth Hostel Viale dei Mille 11, 50131 Florence Tel: +39-055-5048452 / Fax: +39-055-5057085 Allocation: 5 Quads / 2 Twins |
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Map from Setti Santi Youth Hostel to Uffizi
http://www.florence-museum.com/?gclid=CJqjnZiN0LICFYKMfAod8FMA8A |
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Enjoy breakfast at your hostel.
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DAY 6 – 05 OCTOBER – FRIDAY |
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Florence / Bologna / Venice |
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Breakfast / Morning |
After breakfast you will check out.
09:00 Meet your coach to depart to Venice. (1.45 hrs drive)
On the way stop in Bologna for a visit to the city centre.
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Lunch / Afternoon |
12:30 – Lunch – Ristorante Pane Vino e San Daniele Via Altabella 3/a, Bologna, Tel: +39-051-2960540 Menu: Pasta Bolognese with drinking/table water (Included). Map below.
14:30 – Depart to Venice (approximately 2.20 hrs drive).
17:00 Meet your assistant at Venice
Guide – Albatravel Venice – tel: +39-041-5229950 |
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account
The evening is spent at leisure. |
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Overnight |
Ostello Venezia Giudecca 86, 30133 Venezia Tel: +39-041-5238211 / Fax: +39-041-5235689 Allocation: 1 Dorm for 22 pax / 1 Twin |
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Teacher info |
If you want to travel to the mainland in the evening then please to speak to the assistant about the purchase of the vaporetto tickets to and from. It’s only 15 mins by vaporetto to the island. Single vaporetto tickets are Euros 7 per person. Tickets for this evening have not been included in the tour price. Meeting the guide: An assistant meets the group at the hostel at 08.30 hrs and transfers them to Piazza San Marco where they will meet with the guide at 09.00 hrs. You have a morning sightseeing tour and then will be free in the afternoon for lunch and more sightseeing / shopping as they choose. The assistant will re-join you at Piazza San Marco at an agreed time of 17.45 hrs ready for the journey back to the hostel to collect the luggage and on to the train station. |
Now you have free time to explore Bologna on your own.
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DAY 7 – 06 OCTOBER – SATURDAY |
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Venice / Paris |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Enjoy breakfast at the Hostel.
08:30 – Meet your local guide and transfer to San Mark Square for a half day guided walking tour of Venice including the Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge and the Doges’ Palace.
Guide – Albatravel Venice – tel: +39-041-5229950
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account.
17:45 Meet guide at San Mark Square and transfer back to the hostel to collect luggage then transfer to Venice Santa Lucia train station.
*Purchase snacks before boarding the train, as dinner and breakfast are not included. (there are also snacks for sale on the train)
19:57 Train departure to Paris. Train Thello 220. |
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account |
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Overnight |
Train EN 220 berth on sleeper train |
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DAY 8 – 07 OCTOBER – SUNDAY |
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Arrival Paris |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Breakfast – for own account – ask guide to stop at a local take away 09:29 Arrive in Paris at Gare De Lyon. You will be met by a local guide. Depart on a full day guided tour of Paris – 7 hours
Guide – Catherine – Mobile: +33-608852024
Paris, today is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world’s major global cities. It hosts the headquarters of many international organisations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the International Chamber of Commerce or the European Space Agency. Paris is considered one of the greenest and most liveable cities in Europe.
Sightseeing tour of the city includes views & photo stops of Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame Cathedral.
10:00 Entrances included this day to:
11:30 Entrance to Louvre to view the Mona Lisa (tickets included)
The Louvre, is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. Some of the museum’s most famous works of art are the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo. Originally a royal palace, the Louvre became a public museum at the end of the 18th century. |
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Lunch / Afternoon
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Lunch – for own account
13:30 Visit Bateaux Mouches Seine River cruise – departure Point Pont D’Alma.
15:30 Entrance to Tower Montparnasse (paid by guide).
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Evening / Dinner |
Dinner – for own account.
Evening at leisure. |
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Overnight |
CISP Kellerman 17 Boulevard Kellerman, 75013 Paris Tel: +33-1-4358-9600 / Fax: +33-1-43589514 Allocation: 6 Triples / 3 Twins |
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Teacher info |
After the sightseeing tour you will be transferred with the coach (luggage will be on the coach) to the hostel for your overnight stay. You are free to eat wherever you want to. The hostel has a restaurant but you can find a restaurant within walking distance or you can eat at the Eiffel Tower / Notre Dame. You will have to purchase a carnet of metro tickets (10 per booklet) to get to and from the Eiffel Tower / Notre Dame. |
Montmartre for the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur (paid by guide)
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DAY 9 – 08 OCTOBER – MONDAY |
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Paris |
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Breakfast / Morning |
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will collect your Metro Rail tickets from the hotels front desk, walk to the station and then transfer to Disneyland.
http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/
The day is spent at Disneyland (Entrance includes 1 day to 2 Parks). |
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account
In the late afternoon transfer back to your hotel by Metro Rail. |
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Evening / Dinner |
Transfer to the Eiffel Tower to view the night illuminations – you will have to use public transport (Metro Rail) and it will be for your own account.
The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, [tuʁ ɛfɛl], nickname La dame de fer, the iron lady) is a puddled iron
Dinner – for own account – you can purchase food at a cafe’s or stalls surrounding the Eiffel Tower and enjoy watching the lights whilst sitting on the grass eating.
Take the Metro Rail back to your Hotel |
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Overnight |
CISP Kellerman 17 Boulevard Kellerman, 75013 Paris Tel: +33-1-4358-9600 / Fax: +33-1-43589514 Allocation: 6 Triples / 3 Twins |
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Disney directions: Nearest metro to accommodation is Porte d’italie – take this line to Chatelet. From here, walk the underpass to Chatelet Les Halles for the RER A train to Eurodisney. Take RER A – Direction: Marne-la-Vallee
The receptionist and guide will also assist you with the process. |
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DAY 10 – 09 OCTOBER – TUESDAY |
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Paris / Johannesburg |
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Breakfast / Morning |
After breakfast at the Hotel, you will check out and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
All baggage can be stored at the hotel until you transfer to the airport.
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Lunch / Afternoon |
Lunch – for own account
Do some last minute shopping
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Evening / Dinner |
19:00 – Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport by private coach (Transcoach – tel: +33-1-43888282)
20:00 Check in for you flight at the Air France counter.
23:20 Depart on flight AF 990 to Johannesburg.
Meals are served on board. |
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DAY 11 – 10 OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY |
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Johannesburg |
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Breakfast / Morning |
09:50 – Arrive HOME.
!!!!! Welcome home!!!!! |
