ICT New York Study visit

31st March 5th April 2012

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YMCA West

Basic Accommodation Located just off Central Park West Easily accessible to all NYC public transportation. Double, Triple, Quadruple Rooms Access to 2 swimming pools, steam rooms and saunas.

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SA T at Rugby station at Meet

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Departure

7:45am!
Train from Rugby to Euston at 8:23am arriving 9:14am Transfer on London Underground Victoria Line to Green Park change to Picadilly Line to Heathrow Terminal 5 (approx 1hr 10mins) 3/27/12

SA T Arrive JFK New York at 5:25pm

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Arrival

local time (7 hour flight) Coach Transfer to Hotel Approx. 1

hour

Hotel Check in(YMCA West) Approx.

7:30pm

Walk to Planet Hollywood Approx.

20 minutes

Dinner: Planet Hollywood Approx.

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8:30pm

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Evening Walk

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SA T MAIN
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Dinner
DRINKS

SGrilled Chicken

DESSERT

Sandwich Classic Hamburger Classic cheeseburger Pasta Pomdoro Chicken Ceasar Salad BBQ Pork Sandwich Chocolate Brownie

Unlimited Soft Drinks Iced Tea Coffee

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SU N Sightseeing Tour City

1st APR

Itinerary

Apple Flagship Store Fifth Avenue Tour includes:

Abercrombie & Fitch NBAStore Shwartz Toy Store Boutiques and Department stores Trump Tower

Rockefeller Centre:Worlds largest privately owned business & 3/27/12

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Apple Store

Empire State Building

Fifth Avenue Rockefelle r Centre

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SU N Apples Flagship Store

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Apple Store
Open 24/7 Test-drive the latest products

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SU N Panoramic view of the whole of NYC

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Empire State

Observatory on the 86th Floor 1,000ft from the ground High Speed lift to the top

The art-deco architectural design of this sky scraper has made it an impressive monument to the modern American world and since 9/11 it is 3/27/12 once again the tallest building in New

MO N ride toStatue of Liberty and Ferry

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Itinerary

Ellis island at 10am Wall Streetincludes:

Battery Park Trinity Church and Graveyard Ground Zero Century 21 Store

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Broadway NBC Studios

Ground Zero Ellis Island Wall Street

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Statue of Liberty

MO N Incredible View!
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Liberty Island

Great way to see New York Harbour One of the Worlds most iconic structures See Ellis Island Immigration Station

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TU E Wonderlab Sony
3rd APR

Itinerary

Time available for lunch MACYs Department Store High Line Walk

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TU E Technology & Communication

3rd APR

Wonderlab

Centre Four floors of hands on interactive exhibits State-of-the-art 73 seater HD Theatre One-of-a-kind exhibits Produce your own movie preview Create a video game
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TU Emile park 1
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High Line

Built on the former Central Railroad Elevated over the West Side of Manhattan

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Sony Wonderla b High Line Walk MACYs

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E W D out before 11:00am (baggage Check

4th APR

Itinerary

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Museum of the Moving Image Arrive back at YMCA before 5:30pm

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E W D Collect Luggage from YMCA

4th APR

Departure
9:50pm
(overnight flight)

Coach Transfer to JFK at 5:50pm Check in at JFK Approx. 6:50pm Flight departs at

BA114

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TH U Heathrow, Londonat 09:35 Arrive

5th APR

Arrival

local time (7 hour flight) Transfer on London Underground Picadilly Line to Green Park change to Victoria Line to Euston (approx 1hr 10mins)

Train from Euston to Rugby at 13:03pm arriving 13:51pm Pick up from Rugby Station at 3/27/12

Hoodies

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1. What about meals?

FAQ

Our accommodation is room only Breakfast together (included) Main Meals (included - daily allowance of
around 10 so around $15)

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2. How much spending money should I take?

Dont carry too much cash

(approx. 20 per day) in dollars should be plenty.

FAQ

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Use your bank/credit card for any larger purchases. You can also arrange for a Travelex cash card which can be preloaded before departure and does not incur charges abroad when withdrawing cash. (These are
available from Sainsbury's.)

3. Whats the baggage allowance?

23kg (51lb) Take a larger bag or case to go into the hold of the aeroplane . Have a smaller piece of hand luggage to have with you during the flight (This should be no bigger than a
laptop case)

FAQ

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3. What will I need to take?

Speak to your roommates. Essentials are watch, phone, camera, notepad and pen, any medication you may need and earplugs. Different voltage in the US, so your appliance may not work. A specific travel version would be best with a US adaptor. 3/27/12 Towels and bed linen are

FAQ

4. What if I get lost?

FAQ You should always be in a group of

at least 3. Use a street map of New York. Find out exactly where you are, by locating a street sign. Take your phone with you and set it so that it works abroad. You may need to contact your network provider for this. 3/27/12 You will be given a number you

5. How much does it cost to use my phone in the USA?

FAQ

Contact your phone provider for exact details, but as a guide: Vodafone charge 1.24 per minute to make a call 0.99 per minute to receive one 0.35 to send a text + your normal amount
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6. What if I miss a deadline?

FAQ
Take a watch with you to help your timekeeping. Notice how long it takes you to reach landmarks along your route, so you can plan how long to allow to get back to the meeting point. Plan to be early! If your group is late to a meeting 3/27/12 point, you will have to spend the

7. What will our accommodation be like?

FAQ

We will have basic accommodation of the type that is used by independent travellers around the world. There will be other individuals staying there. Dont open your door to anybody other than a leader of our party. 3/27/12 Do not allow anybody other than

8. What will the weather be like?

FAQ

Spring-like conditions are normal for April in New York. Around 16C in the day. Take sunblock if you are prone to sunburn. Take a waterproof for when it rains.
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