• Travel Dates and Lodging
  • We have requested July 10 – July 17, but our travel window is July 6 – July 21.
  • We will be notified of finalized dates in early March (about 110 days before departure)
  • Hotel lists usually come around the end of April, but they are typically like a safe, no-frills hotel in the states.
  • All rooms are ‘American style’ with private bathrooms.
  • Students will be grouped in 2, 3, or 4 depending on the hotel.
  • Adults will be grouped in 2. Adults may upgrade to a private room for a fee if preferred.

 

 

 

  • Passports
  • All passports must be confirmed by January 1st, failure to do so may delay notification of final travel dates for the entire group.
  • To do this login to your EF account. (I can give your login number if needed.)
  • You will need your passport in hand.
  • The Easton Post Office requires appointments for passports.
  • Ms. Nori, Ms. Shelley, and Mr. Brad will hold all passports while we on tour. (We have locking bank bags and store them in hotel safes.)

 

 

 

  • Vaccinations/Medical Info
  • No additional vaccines are required, just the normal ones for school
  • If you have any individual concerns, review the recommendations for Greece and Italy on the CDC website.
  • Emergency health forms will be distributed closer to our travel.
  • Ms. Nori, Ms. Shelley, and Mr. Brad will hold medications while on tour if parents want.

 

 

 

  • Carry-on Challenge

 

    • Students are expected to do carry-on bags only on the way Italy.
    • Carry-on bag size and weight details are listed below.
    • Students are encouraged to pack a collapsible duffel to check clothing on the return trip. They should put souvenirs in their carry-on bag.
    • For more info check out our Carry-on Challenge page.

 

 

  • July Weather in Italy & Greece
  • When buying clothes for the trip, keep this averages in mind.

 

    • Italy—sunny, little rain, average temp high 70s-80s
    • Greece—sunny, little rain, average temp 80s-90s

 

 

  • Spending Money while abroad
  • It is suggested that travelers use a separate account for the trip, not their regular banking. (That way if the card is stolen, the loss is limited.)
  • We’ve found that Capital One works very well internationally and has little to no fees.
  • We have also been working with the founder of Greenlight, a credit/debit card company that works specifically for kids and teens. These cards will work internationally with no fees https://www.greenlightcard.com/

 

    • Ms. Nori, Ms. Shelley, and Mr. Brad will hold on to any money while we are on tour if parents want us to.

 

  • Fundraising- Opt outs
    • If you want to opt out of fundraising for tips, you may choose to pay.
    • The total cost for tips for the entire trip is $60 per traveler (adult or student).
    • Checks should be made payable to Talbot Youth Travel and will be earmarked to your account for tips.

 

  • Fundraiser- Christmas Artisans’ Market, Christmas in Easton weekend, Gift wrapping Station
    • December 1-3, Waterfowl Building
    • Proceeds will be divided evenly to student volunteers towards their tips.
    • We will need to provide gift wrap and supplies. (I will contact Wal-Mart, Target, and Newscenter for possible donation of materials.)
      1. 2 rolls of quality paper per person
      2. 1 roll tape
      3. scissors
    • I will email out a sign-up sheet when I have exact shift information

 

 

  • Other Fundraisers

 

    • Pit beef sale—we’ll table this until the Spring if we need additional funds
    • Multi-family yard sale—I will check with the Elks for available dates and will communicate updates through email.
    • St. Michael’s Running Festival—save the date, May 19th

 

  • Upcoming Meetings
    • We will not meet in November or December.
    • Meetings will restart monthly in January.
    • March, April, and May meetings are mandatory