Welcome… Groby Community College North Conway 12 th -20 th February 2020
About us… Over 30 years experience of providing school ski holidays Sent over ½ million students on memorable skiing holidays Offering the finest resorts across Europe and North America 5 exclusive French Clubhotels, run by us and managed specially for school groups Our own dedicated health & safety team oversee every aspect of our operations Backed by TUI Group, offering the highest level of financial protection LOtC Quality Badge holders, STF members and fully bonded by ABTA and ATOL 97% of our customers would recommend travelling with SkiBound
Air Travel… Your tour includes: Return coach transfer from school to the UK airport Return flight from London to the USA Return coach transfer to North Conway
Ski School… 5 days skiing is included in your package, 5 hours of instruction per day (pupils only) You will be met by your instructors at the ski school meeting point on the piste Expert instructors from the local ski school will develop your skills over the week Group size are kept small (approx. 12 pupils) to ensure excellent supervision
Bretton Woods … At a Glance 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding including wide cruising terrain Excellent for beginners Biggest resort in New Hampshire Ranked number 1 in the East for ‘Snow and Grooming’ in 2014 and 2015
Bretton Woods…
Ski equipment Your ski equipment will be provided when you arrive
Ski equipment It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow Ski jacket Base layer Waterproof and windproof, Not cotton, as it with a hood and pockets Doesn’t let out moisture. Synthetic layers are best Mid layer This is what will keep you warm. Fleece or hoody is ideal Ski trousers Waterproof and windproof, able to fit over boots
Ski equipment It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow Mittens Gloves Or mittens are best if you Gloves are best for suffer from cold hands ease of movement Ski socks Only ever wear one pair of socks with your ski boots otherwise you’ll get blisters. If you get really cold feet try a silk undersock
Ski equipment It’s important to wear the correct clothing to stay warm and safe in the snow Hat Sunglasses 75% of body heat is lost Ok to use when through your head so it ’ s it ’ s sunny essential you wear a hat… Goggles For when it ’ s cold, windy and snowing And don ’ t forget your sunblock !
Apres- Ski… Local Après-Ski Options Cinema Bowling Ice Skating Outlet shopping at North Conway
Accommodation Where will we be staying!!!!!!!
North Conway Grand Hotel…
North Conway Grand Hotel the jaw-dropping scenery. Renew your Welcome To The North Conway Grand senses in our spa, recharge in the fitness Hotel. The Premier Resort Hotel In centre, enjoy a family picnic by the pond North Conway And The White or shopping at Settlers Green next Mountains located in the heart of the door. We also offer 15,000 square feet of White Mountains, New Hampshire, meeting and event space for groups of 10 the North Conway Grand Hotel is the to 1,000. finest resort in North Conway. Your school group is going to experience Summer or winter, you can enjoy an skiing in style then there's no better base unforgettable vacation without ever from where to get onto the slopes of leaving the hotel grounds as we are Bretton Woods other than the North the only hotel located directly at Conway Grand Hotel. Close to the local ski Settlers Green Outlets. lifts and no distance at all from the après Wake up to mountain views in our ski action at North Conway, this is an ideal renovated rooms and suites, with location from where to enjoy the best of charming New England inspired décor, both worlds with a good selection of on- custom designed furniture and marble site facilities offering an array of things to baths. Relax by our heated indoor and do other than the sublime skiing. outdoor pools and lounge on the sun deck with
North Conway Grand Hotel Rest easy with 350 square feet of space in this the beautiful, renovated guestroom, offering En-suite rooms that are designed for 4 students sharing two queen-sized beds, work space and dining area with two chairs, Keep connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and unwind with a movie on the flat-screen TV. Enjoy refrigerator, microwave, electronic safe, iron/ironing board & gourmet coffee/tea. Dining room for breakfasts and evening meals, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and saunas on-site and a games room. Function rooms available to school parties
New York Stopover…. Your tour includes a 2 night stopover in New York, with a stop at Woodbury Common outlet shopping mall. A great opportunity to see the sights and soak up the city atmosphere after your time on the slopes.
Bon voyage… We look forward to welcoming you to North Conway Grand Hotel and hope you have a fantastic trip! Enjoy your ski holiday
Extra things to remember.. • ESTA: Electronic Systems for Travel Authorization ($ 14) • Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. Air Passenger Duty : If your child is 16 before or on the date of travel there will be an additional • charge of £78.00 • Baggage: Checked in 23kg Cabin sized case and a small rucksack/handbag.
Things to remember continued.. Behaviour: Behaviour will be monitored throughout year 10 and into year11. If there any concerns the student can be withdrawn from the trip. If there is any unacceptable behaviour whilst on the trip parents are expected to travel to New Hampshire and collect their child. Money: The amount for the students to take will be left to the discretion of the parent. All Money and passports will be kept in the Hotel safe/Staff safes.
Day of Travel • Arrive at 2.00am • Leave College at as soon as the coach is loaded • Travel to Heathrow Airport Depart Heathrow at time 9.20am 12 th February 2020 • • Arrive at Boston (BOS) @ 12.09pm ( 5.09pm UK time) • Load the coach and transfer to North Conway Grand Hotel (Transfer of a minimal 3hrs) SLEEP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!!!
Itinerary • Day One: Breakfast will be between 6.00am-6.30am. Arrive at Bretton Woods ski resort around 8.00am Meet our instructors. You will ski 9.00-12.00 have an hours lunch then ski 1.00-3.00. • Day Two-Five: Are very similar days with 3 evenings having some type of activity. • Day Six: Shopping at Woodbury Common, Top of the Rock, Times Square, Evening meal either at Hard Rock Café/Bubba Gumps Day Seven: Staten Island ferry, Wall St, Ground Zero, 5 th Avenue. • Coach to collect us from 5 th Avenue and take us to JFK Airport • Depart at 8.00pm arrive back at LHR Thursday 20 th Feb @ 7.55am •
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