ClassRooms Around The World Pty Ltd

Joy Varga Dance Academy Tour Group 2008

JTV Dance Academy International Performing Arts Tour
1st August 2008

It's time for all JTV Tour Members to complete their Mandatory Cruise Guest Information and Online Registration Forms.
By doing so you will be able to print your own "SET SAIL Pass"... This is your ticket to get on Board and to Check-In without delay or problems.
You will need a PC and you will need your PassengerID/Reservation Number.

This number is on your Passenger Cruise List Information e-mailed some weeks ago!! Please do not use anyone elses ID Number.

Ship board life exists as a "cashless" society.

Minors who are not travelling with Family will have to discuss with their Carer/Chaperone if they can be linked to the Adults Credit Card, with whom they are sharing a Cabin.

If you do not have a Credit card or if you do what wish ti be linked to a credit card payment system, you can opt to pay CASH or Traveller Cheques.
To do this you will need to go to the Pursers Office Counter as soon as get onboard and put the expected amount of expense CASH into your Ships Accoount. Your ship board expenses will be deducted from this amount. Any unexpended portion will be refunded before you disembark your ship.

Everyone receives and expense account/invoice in the early hours of the last cruise day.

Contact Jim Bennett, if you need any help...!!! (jimbennett@ozemail.com.au or Phone 0412 389 323)

GOOD LUCK...SEE HOW YOU GO!!!

Cruise Registration Website: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/home.do
Click on "Before You Board"
Click On "Online Check In"

4 Pages of Information Is required . Click on "Save & Continue at the end of each Page.

Exit after you print Your SAIL PASS

You will need...
Your Passenger ID Number/Reservation Number.
Your Passport Information
Credit Card Information.

Some information that you will also need.

Hotel Address after leaving the Ship....
All Stars Movies Resort
Disneyworld
Florida
32830

Also...
Your Arrival to the Cruise Ship is by BUS
Your Arrival Carrier is Pegasus Coach

July 20th 2008

Final Invoices & Payments

Payments are due to Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd by Thursday 7th August 2008.

Invoices will be distributed a little later while some adjustments are made and revised transport costs, following our confirmed flight and ground tour schedules, are received.

Payments amounts will vary pending…

Hotel Share Arrangements.
Less - some U/13 Years costs. ( Las Vegas Hotel & Theatre)
Performers/ Dancers Package Costs
Grand Canyon Tour or Hotel Breakfasts (NYC Sector) if Options are Chosen.
Cost of 3 & 4 Day Disneyworld Multiple Admission Passes (Late Flight Group 29th Sept. Only)
“Grand Canyon “Skywalk” experience
“Wicked” & “Mary Poppins” Broadway Theatre Tickets Cost and Transport Costs

Note: Some costs will be slightly less than previously advised, due to the higher $AUD currency exchange rate.

Invoices will be e-mailed. If you do not have e-mail…I will mail invoices to the address that CATW has on file.

Payments can be by Bank Deposit to our CATW P/L Account
Bank: National Australia Bank
Branch: Macquarie University, North Ryde NSW
BSB: 082-241
Account Number: 57682 1629
Your Reference: e. g. JTVFP-Bennett x 1

CATW P/L Mailing Address for Payment by Cheque(s)
Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd
136 Avery Street
Aberglasslyn 2320, NSW

Grand Canyon “Skywalk” Experience

If any tour member elects to do the “Skywalk” experience during the Grand Canyon Ground Tour, the cost is $37.00 USD/$39.00 AUD. It must be Pre Paid. Please add this amount to your Final Payment cost if you elect to participate in this GC Tour experience.

Information: http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/mainmenu.html

The Skywalk website indicates the cost at $29.95 USD; King Airelines cost is $37.00 USD(incl. Tax)…so I don’t know what is going on???

I do know that pre payment will avoid long lines and wait time if purchasing tickets at the Grand Canyon. Pre-payment means that you just walk up to the “Skywalk” with no wait time.

“Wicked” Broadway Theatre.

I have reserved 30 Tickets for “Wicked” Tuesday Evening, 30th Sept. 2008 (Gershwin Theatre).
Interested theatre-goers must give their names to Joy this by Thursday 24th July 2008
Cost is $55.00 AUD/Person. This amount will be added to your Final Payment Invoice.

I will not be able to purchase any more tickets for “Wicked” and I will have to return unclaimed/unsold Tickets by 25th July 2008.

Additional Tour Transport & Costs
With Flights and Flight Schedules confirmed, transport schedules have to be revised and adjusted
The itinerary is updated to also indicate schedules. To make everything work smoothly, more bus transport is required on some days, in Florida & NYC. With the Split Flight Groups; Orlando to NYC & NYC to San Francisco 2 Bus Transfers are required at different times. With 2 smaller groups/bus, the cost per bus is higher/person.

I have added 2 evening shopping excursion days (and transport costs); Friday 26th (after Universal Studios Day) and Sunday 28th Sept. Children and Performers will not be disadvantaged by participating in the Disney Dancin’ Workshop on Saturday 27th Sept….There will not be a scheduled shopping excursion on that day!!

The shopping excursions will be subject to sufficient members/numbers to cover the cost of transport.

I have scheduled private transport for 9.00.p.m. on Sat. 27th Sept. from EPCOT Centre where the Dance Workshop will be conducted. With young children involved, the late end to the days schedules, and the delay and time involved with Disney transport, it seems best to have our own private bus transfer, back to the hotel. By 9.00.p.m. the Epcot Centre Illuminations & Fireworks Spectacular would have concluded and the EC closes.

I estimate the additional transport services …Orlando/Florida Sector - $19.00/person; Orlando Shopping $5.00/person each way.
Late Flight Group from Orlando - $9.00/person
NYC Sector - $19.00/person.
Wicked Theatre Group - $19.00/per.
Mary Poppins Theatre Group - $18.00/per.

JTV Tour Itinerary
The JTV Tour Itinerary has been revised according to confirmed and changed schedules.

Flight Itinerary and Cruise Information

A number of members have requested a flight itinerary and cabin information.
If you have not received a copy from Joy V. please-mail me with your request for this information and I will forward your copy of the information which you require.
jimbennet@ozemail.com.au

If you would like the information faxed please provide your Fax number?

There are two (2) flight groups for the Flight sectors Orlando-New York(LGA) and NewYork, LGA to San Francisco(departing at different times). There will be a CATW tour conductor with each flight group to make sure that your departure, arrivals, trasfers and hotel check-ins run smoothly.

The Flight groups are being revised. following some recent changes to the JTV Tour group numbers. The revised group list should be available in a few days.

Flight Centre Insurance
Some JTV members may have processed their Flight Centre/Travel Insurance via the "Covermore" insurance underwriters website. The 20% Insurance discount will not apply in these cases.

If Travel Insurance is issued through Flight Centre, Runaway Bay, the 20 % discount will apply, and FC, RA will be able to assist and help members with those policies, in the event of any insurance claim.

In response to questions from JTV tour members...

Payments 11th & 12th June 2008
Some JTV tour members are uncertain of the amounts due for payment.

Please contact Jim Bennett; Phone 024932 1990; e-mail: jimbennett@ozemail.com.au, if you need any assistance or information on any tour matter.

Payments to Flight Centre
For members wishing to make "Bpay" payments...
Please phone Carly Nichols at Flight Centre, Runaway Bay. Carly will give you your individual Bpay numbers, to which you will need to add your " Family Name". These members paying by this option will be invoiced seperately, and their payments will be easily traced.

For members wishing to make "Direct Deposits into Flight Centre Runaway Bay Account" ...

Deposit Information:

Bank-Westpac, Runaway Bay
BSB- 034 807
ACCOUNT # 021 506
Reference - " YOUR LAST NAME".

Sunshine Coast- Sydney; Sydney-Sunshine Coast Flights.
This cost is not included in the original United Airlines Airfares.
The amount of $280.00/person ( incl. taxes) is additional to the International Airfares. This amount has been invoiced by Flight Centre.

Payments to Flight Centre are as invoiced for:
1. Local Airfares 18thSept. & 5th Oct. 2008.
2. International Airfares; Adult & u/12 Years Airfares.
3. Flight Centre Runaway Bay Travel Insurance.

Due Payment Dates
Bahamas Performance Cruise – 4th July 2008 (to Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd)
Airfares – International & Domestic – 12th July 2008 (to Flight Centre, Runaway Bay)
Balance of Ground Tour Components – 4th August 2008 (to Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd

Full Payments for International Airfare and JTV Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Bahamas Performance Cruise.

It is important that these payment are received by due dates. Late payments will incur automatic reservation cancellation.

Payment Amounts - To Flight Centre, Runaway Bay
The following payments must be received by Flight Centre Runaway Bay by 12th July 2008.

Adult Air Fares/person (over 12 Years). Less $250.00 deposit, including International Taxes and Domestic Airfare & Taxes - $3475.00/person.

Under 12 Years Air Fares/per person. Less $250.00 deposit, including International Taxes and Domestic Airfare & Taxes - $2712.25/person.
*Note: to be entitled to the U/12 years Airfare. Children must be u/12 years of age at the time of their
return to Australia.

Payment Methods

By Credit Card. Phone Carly Nichols at FC/Runaway Bay. Phone: 07-5537 6144 to provide CC details. Note: There is a 1.9% surcharge on Credit Card Payments to Flight Centre, Runaway Bay.
Mail Cheques to Flight Centre Runaway.

PO Box 875 Runaway Bay, 4216, QLD

Hand cheques to Joy Varga for group mail dispatch to Flight Centre, Runaway Bay.
Direct Bank Deposit to Flight Centre, Runaway Bay. Details to be advised.

Payment Amounts (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines) – To Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd.
The following payments must be received by Classrooms Around The World by 4th July 2008.

Inside Twin Cabin - $387.50/person
Inside Triple Cabin - $368.50/person
Inside Quad Cabin – $358.50/person

Outside Twin Cabin - $414.50/person
Outside Triple Cabin - $386.50/person
Outside Quad Cabin - $371.50/person

Note:
Check with Joy and the confirmed RCCL Cabin List for Cabin Categories.
Category “G” – Refers to Outside Cabin, and applicable costs.
Category “N” - Refers to Inside Cabin, and applicable costs.

*** RCCL costs may vary slightly, pending the USA currency exchange rates @ 4th July 2008. Current
costs are calculated at $AUD = 0.945 $USD. Any difference will be reconciliated with Final Payment
to CATW.

Payment Methods

Direct Bank Deposit to Classrooms Around The World.
Mail cheques to Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd.
Hand cheques to Joy Varga for group mail dispatch to Flight Centre, Runaway Bay.

CATW Bank Deposit Details.
Bank: National Australia Bank
Branch: Macquarie University, North Ryde NSW
BSB: 082-241
Account Number: 57682 1629
Your Reference: JTV Cruise – Your Surname & Number of Paid Passengers.
e. g. JTV Cruise-Bennett x 1

CATW Mailing Address.
Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd
136 Avery Street
Aberglasslyn 2320, NSW

Departure - Sydney to USA
JTV Tour group is confirmed to Fly to USA/Las Vegas via Los Angeles on Friday 19th September 2008, from Sydney International Airport.

18th September 2008-Moroochydore to Sydney.
With limited flights and flight schedule constraints, it is uncertain that the JTV Tour Group can transfer, check-in and connect in time for their International Flight to the USA, if it were to depart from the Sunshine Coast on 19th September 2008.

To avoid this uncertainty, Flight Centre is holding a block Flight Reservation for the JTV Tour Group, for the 18th September (the day before their flight to the USA). This flight will depart from Maroochydoore at 8.30.p.m. A transfer from Kingsford Smith Airport/Terminal 2, to overnight accommodation will be arranged.

Transfer from your Hotel to Sydney International Airport.Terminal 1. will be arranged for 19th September 2008 at 10.00.a.m.

Return to Maroochydore on the 5th October 2008 will be “Jetstar” at 9.30.a.m. from Terminal 2. A bus transfer from Terminal 1. will be arranged.

Tour members are advised that the return domestic airfare and 1 night hotel accommodation costs are additional to the basic tour cost, Sydney-USA- Sydney.

Flight Schedule & Cruise Passenger List
Joy has a confirmed UA Flight Itinerary and Schedule and Cruise Cabin Lists etc. Please see, Joy if you would like a copy of this information.

Comprehensive Travel, Medical, Liability Insurance
Travel Insurance is mandatory. JTV tour members will need to protect themselves, their tour payments and tour components and services with adequate and appropriate Travel Insurance coverage. This should be taken at this time.

Flight Centre, Runaway Bay offers their own Travel Insurance Policy, with a 20% Cost reduction to CATW P/L tour groups & JTV members.

There are 5 categories based on Age.

Up to 49 Years/person to include up to 2 children up to the age of 20 years- $169.60
50-59 Years/person to include up to 2 children up to the age of 20 years - $ 176.00
60-69 Years/person to include up to 2 children up to the age of 20 years - $207.20
70-79 Years/person to include up to 2 children up to the age of 20 years - $294.40
80+ Years/person.(costs on application for Travel Insurance).

*Costs are slightly higher if Insurance Premiums are paid by Credit Card.
Travel Invoices with conditions of/for Travel Insurance are with Joy Varga.
        Members should read all Insurers conditions before undertaking Travel Insurance.
        The above Insurance Premiums (including discount) are only available with Flight Centre, Runaway
        Bay.

JTV tour members may wish to undertake their Travel Insurance with another Travel Insurance underwriter.

** Unless, Flight Centre or CATW P/L are advised that JTV members will take out Travel Insurance with
another Insurer, JTV Members will be invoiced & billed for the applicable Travel Insurance cost
with Flight Centre, Runaway Bay.

Deposit Payment RECEIPTS
These have been forwarded to Joy, for distribution to JTV tour members.
Note: CATW P/L provide only receipts for payments made to CATW P/L.
Flight Centre Runaway Bay provide only receipts for payments made to Flight Centre, Runaway
Bay.

JTV Tour Members

Tour Updates & Tour Information.

Hotels

Our Las Vegas Hotel accommodation is confirmed at the“Excalibur” Hotel
Check out Hotel details: www.excalibur.com

Our Disneyworld Hotel accommodation is confirmed at Disney All Star Movies Resort.
The All Star Music Resort did not have availability. Both Hotels are of the same standard and are closely adjacent to each other.
Check out Hotel details:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortLanding?id=AllStarMovieResortLandingPage&count=19

Our Hotel for the New York, NY sector is confirmed, also.
Holiday Inn-Harmon Meadow, NJ.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/hmnnj?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults

Interim Payment Due- 3rd June 2008
An urgent request for an earlier interim tour payment by June 3rd. $600.00/person should clear the shortfall in deposits and, in some cases the full cost of some components such as the Grand Canyon Flight & Tour, by agents due dates.

The interim payment was due 1st July 2008. Any further payment, prior to the Final payment ( due 6 weeks prior to departure) would be on the request of Flight Centre and Royal Caribbean Cruises for their tour components.

The Amount of $600.00/person should be made payable to Classrooms Around The World P/L and presented to JTV for dispatch to CATW P/L.

In Las Vegas

Grand Canyon (Flight & Ground) Tour is confirmed.
You will find this an exciting & invigorating experience. Planes are 9 seaters. Each seat has a window. All family groups will fly together. The tour will be conducted in 2 Groups timed for 8.00.a.m. & 10.30.am. If the tour has to be cancelled by King Airelines, for whatever reason (including bad weather), refunds will be made by King Airelines. No refunds are made if tour members cancel their GC tour.
http://www.kingairelines.com/prod02.htm

Las Vegas Theatre
Cirque Du Soleil “Mystere” will be offered to JTV tour Members. Prices and Ticket Reservaiions are not available until 3 months prior to the desired performance

JTV DANCE ACADEMY TOUR INFORMATION & UPDATES
1st June 2008

Payments
Interim payments due 3rd June 2008; $600.00/person. Payable to Classrooms Around The World Pty Ltd.
Full United Airlines Payment; July 12th 2008; See JTV Tour Costs Page.
Payable to Flight Centre-Runaway Bay.
Performance Cruise Payment may be requested in July 2008. Date TBA.

Tour Costs.
See JTV Tour Costs Page.

Sector & Component Costs.
Tour Options Costs.(unless advised All Tour Options Costs will be included in JTV tour members costs).
Costs per Tour Category.
Original Tour Inclusions Costs
New Inclusions Costs.

* There are some minor adjustments to costs +/- that may still have to applied.

Receipts, Account Statements and Invoices will be issued 12th July 2008 for Final Payment; Friday 8th August 2008.

Travel Insurance
JTV tour members are advised that Comprehensive Travel Insurance should be taken out at this stage, and certainly by the time that United Airlines full payment for airfare is due, 12th July 2008.

Flight Centre, Runaway Bay offers a 20% discount to CATW groups. Check with Joy V. if you would like to take out Covermore/Flight Centre Travel Insurance.
The discount applies only with Flight Centre, Runaway Bay.

Tour Group Status
Currently, 54 Members.

Travel
United Airlines Flight Sydney to Orlando will be via San Francisco; UA 870 2.40.p.m. 19th September. This will allow sufficient time for Terminal transfer and check-in at Sydney International for connecting flight from the Sunshine Coast.

Things look good for all JTV members to fly on the same flight. Sydney - San Francisco & San Francisco - Sydney. Internal USA Flights may require more than 1 Flight to be scheduled San Francisco –Orlando; Orlando - NY, NY; NY, NY-San Francisco.

Disneyworld Schedule.
Performance Date is confirmed for the Galaxy Plaza Stage. Sunday 28th Sept. 2008.
Disney Dancin’ Workshop is confirmed for 6.00.p.m. Saturday 27th Sept. 2008.

Following advice of these dates, some itinerary components have been rescheduled.
26th Sept. Following disembarkation from Port Canaveral and transfer and check-in at your Disneyworld Resort Hotel; the rest of the day will be spent, at leisure at Universal Studios, Orlando. A Park Hopper Pass will be valid for both (adjoining)Universal Film Studios Theme Parks.

27th Sept. A day at leisure at your choice of Disneyworld Theme Parks.
                 (Dance Workshop at 6.00.p.m. Evening Shopping Option for Non- Dance
                  Members).
28th Sept. Performance day at the Magic Kingdom. Time TBA. Performance Schedule
                 TBA. Disneyworld Theme Parks at leisure. Evening Shopping Option.

29th Sept. 9.00.a.m – 1.30.p.m. Disney Theme Park(s) at leisure. 4.00.p.m. Flight from Orlando- NY, NY ( La Guardia AP).

Shopping Options…
JTV Members will need to advise (by 1st August) if they intend to choose an evening shopping option in order for appropriate transport to be arranged and scheduled. Orlando Shopping locations will be Florida Mall and/or Premium Factory Outlets.