London 2008

Penn State Delaware County Campus
March 7 – March 14, 2008
Tour # 1933 PSU Delco – London
From $1275.00 (including air fare, taxes and fuel surcharge)
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Friday, March 7 DEPART
Depart 3:30pm from Delaware County Campus to go to Newark. VS# 2 departs at
9:25pm for an overnight flight to London. Dinner will be served on board the aircraft.
Cost for transfers Campus / Newark Airport / Campus is additional and must be booked at time of deposit)
Day 2 Saturday, March 8 LONDON
Assistance on arrival at Heathrow airport. Transfer by coach to Royal National Hotel conveniently located near Russell Square, and the British Museum.
Day 3 Sunday, March 9 LONDON
Optional excursion to Stratford (+ $85.00). Guided tour on arrival. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Ann Hathaway’s Cottage. See the play Henry V at 3:00pm. Tickets are not included and can be purchased via the Internet for approximately $10 to $60.
Day 4 Monday, March 10 LONDON
Enjoy another day in London. Some of you may have pre-planned your activities. We suggest Buckingham Palace, the changing of the Guard, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, the City of London and Westminster Abbey.
Day 5 Tuesday, March 11 LONDON
Today see Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Regent Street and its shops, the National Gallery, the Tate-Modern and the Tate-Britain Galleries.
Day 6 Wednesday, March 12 LONDON
Optional full day excursion to Bath and Stonehenge (+ $95.00). Guided city tour
includes Bath Abbey. Visit Roman Baths and the Pump Room with an audio guide.
Day 7 Thursday, March 13
Enjoy another free day with a visit to the British Museum unless you prefer to see
the Victoria and Albert Museum or the famous Tower of London.
Day 8 Friday March 14
Transfer by coach to Heathrow airport to take your return flight to Newark.VS#2
departs at 4:00pm and arrives Newark at 7:50pm.
PRICE START AT $1275.00
Price includes:
- Round trip flights out of Newark, non-stop to London Heathrow.
- “Q” taxes for fuel surcharge @ $ 122.00 subject to adjustment in case of increase.
- Airport taxes @ approximately $ 165.00, subject to adjustment at time of ticketing.
- 6 nights hotel accommodation, double occupancy at 2 star hotel ROYAL NATIONAL, by Russell Square and close to Covent Garden.
- Continental breakfast daily
- Transport to/from Heathrow airport and hotel
- Supervision by Penn State faculty members.
Price doesn’t include:
- Single room supplement + $ 375.00
- Triple occupancy on request - no discount
- Transportation from Penn State Campus to and from Newark Airport $ 80.00 (limited to one coach. Late bookings may not be available).
- Optional tour to Stratford-on-Avon: coach, guide, entrance fees to Shakespeare Birthplace and Ann Hathaway’s Cottage + $ 85.00. Theatre ticket for Henri V, not included - can be bought on the Internet.
- Full day guided excursion to Bath & Stonehenge + $ 95.00
- Public transportation: local trains and buses
- Compulsory Penn State insurance: $ 16 if you are under 26 or $ 24 if you are 26 or older.
- Visitor’s fee of $ 74.00 includes registration as a Continuing Education student and Penn State insurance; $ 50.00 of which is used to provide a special grant to selected students.
- All meals, except breakfast
- Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, etc.
- Optional travel insurance covering trip cancellation in case of medical emergency.
- 3.5 percent merchant account fees on all amounts paid by Visa, Master Card or American Express credit card.
- Passport & visa fee. Everyone needs a passport valid until September 15, 2008. In case you are not an American citizen, a visa may be required. Do not forget your green card to return to the U.S.!
- Tuition for courses
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
At Celestial Voyagers, our terms are based on contracts with airlines, hotels and other suppliers. The terms and stipulations mentioned below are related to these contracts and will be strictly enforced.
PAYMENTS:
Deposit: $ 300.00 before November 30 2007 of which $150.00 processing fee is non refundable.
Final payment is due before January 19, 2008.
Late fee: $ 100 minimum, applicable for trip registration and/or balance payments received after January 20, 2008.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES:
All cancellations must be received in writing.
- $150.00 non refundable processing fee
- Additional $150.00 for cancellations between Nov. 30, 2007 and January 4, 2008
- 50% of total price for cancellations between Jan. 5 & Feb. 1
- 100% of total price for cancellations on Feb. 2, 08 or later.
We strongly recommend that you avail yourself of travel insurance as a protection against these penalties. Please, check with Celestial Voyagers for travel insurance plans and premiums.
RESERVATIONS
Course registration is separate.
To register for the trip by mail:
Please mail the reservation form included in the PSU Delco London flyer with a photocopy of your passport, if available, and your deposit fee. Make sure that the registration is complete, indicating all the services you wish to book, all information re Penn State insurance and / or visitor’s fee if applicable, plus any information regarding your choice of roommate.
To register for the trip on line: click here
Tour # 1933
Tour name: Penn State Delco London
Be sure to include ALL stipulated details.
Submit one reservation per passenger.
Specify clearly in the comment box:
- Rooming arrangements required: twin or single room.
- Applicable price in order to bill you accordingly to your choice of accommodation.
- Applicable optional tours
- Name of your roommates if known or specify if you want Celestial Voyagers to assign you roommate.
- Penn State Student insurance or Visitor’s fee and insurance (see below).
Mail immediately your deposit and copy of your passport to:
Celestial Voyagers, 79 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 10021
SERVICES & COST TO BE SELECTED:
8 day trip - 2 persons to a room $ 1275.00
8 day trip - 3 persons to a room $ 1275.00
8 day trip - single room $ 1655.00
Optional tours:
- Round trip transfer from Delco Campus to Newark airport + $80.00
- Full day excursion to Stratford On Avon, including coach, guide and entrance fees + $85.00. Theatre tickets to see the play, Henry V, are extra and can be purchased on the Internet.
- Full day guided tour to Bath and Stonehenge + $95.00
PENN STATE COMPULSORY HEALTH INSURANCE & VISITORS FEE
- $ 16.00 if you are less than 26
- $ 24.00 if you are 26 or over.
We must receive the proper insurance information to process the insurance fee to Penn State University. You will receive an electronic insurance form which must be filled out, signed and returned to the University. Unless this form is completed, students will not be allowed to travel.
- Visitor’s fee @ $74.00
This applies to all passengers who do not have a Penn State ID. It includes a registration fee as a Continuing Education student and Penn State compulsory health insurance. Besides the insurance premium it is used to provide special grants to selected students.
DELIVERY OF AIRLINE TICKETS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Travel documents will be delivered in room 215 of the main building, Penn State, Delaware County Campus, on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 12:30pm. It is most important to attend this meeting or send a substitute. If this is not possible your professor(s) and Celestial Voyagers MUST be notified. If your documents have to be sent individually, you must submit your request with your address in writing; a $15.00 mailing fee will apply.
COURSES, ACADEMIC ARANGEMENTS & RULES OF CONDUCT
All academic arrangements must be made with PSU Delaware County and indicate your agreement to abide by Penn State’s stipulated rules of conduct.
AM ST 105 (GH:US)Alita Kelly (kak2@psu.edu)
ENG 129 (GH)Arnold Markley (exb9@psu.edu)
ENG 299 (GI)Arnold Markley (exb9@psu.edu)
SOC 15 (GS) Suellen Butler (sgb10@psu.edu)
CONTACTS
Faculty contacts:
Dr. Alita Kelley - kak7@psu.edu - 610-918-3793 / 484-574-1397
Dr. Arnold Markley – exb9@psu.edu
Registrar’s Office (touch tone registration not possible) - 610 892 1403
Penn State University Delaware County Campus
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063-5596
All travel arrangements are made by Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
Celestial Voyagers, Inc.
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Contact Francoise or Leigh:
Francoise@celestialvoyagers.com
Leigh@celestialvoyagers.com
800 651 6262
516 829 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703
Friends, family of Penn State students, faculty, and employees are welcome on our trips.