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Change to flight details

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Please note that flight time have changed.

Depart Date Vendor Flt Num From To Num Stops Depart Time Arrive Time
Mon 18-Jun-18 United Airlines Inc UA39 EDI – Edinburgh Arpt, Edinburgh
from Terminal Main		 EWR – Newark Liberty Intl Arpt, Newark
arrive Terminal B		 0 09:25 12:00
Sat 23-Jun-18 United Airlines Inc UA36 EWR – Newark Liberty Intl Arpt, Newark
from Terminal C		 EDI – Edinburgh Arpt, Edinburgh
arrive Terminal Main		 0 20:05 07:55 +1 day

 

 

The Beast or Intrepid Museum

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As most of you are aware, when planning New York trips we always aim to add in a few surprises. We have decided to tell you about one of the surprises to allow us to book tickets.

You have to choose one of the following:

The Beast (circle line): please make sure you have read the ‘Things to know’ and safety instructions before making your decision.

https://www.circleline42.com/cruises-and-schedules/beast-speedboat-ride/
Or
Intrepid Museum: “A seriously cool museum”.

https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/The-Intrepid-Experience/Exhibits.aspx

Once you have chosen either, The Beast or Intrepid Museum,  you cannot change your choice.
There will be a sheet in Mrs Bernstein’s Art room, during registration on Monday (18th) for you to indicate your choice and sign the sheet. Anyone who does not sign the sheet will automatically be booked for Intrepid Museum.

Kit List

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Kit List

Please remember this is a school trip  not a fashion parade!

  • Kit List

    • Kit List
    • Good walking shoes (e.g. trainers) we will be walking on average 7 miles per day
    • Lightweight water proof jacket, this is a must, when it rains in NYC the heavens open!
    • Comfortable clothes for travelling in
    • Changes of clothing for 7 days

    SUGGESTED CLOTHING

    –Comfortable lightweight trousers/cropped trousers x 2

    _ shorts x 4 (repectable length)

    –T-shirts x 8

    –Lightweight tops x 3, it gets cold in restaurants and museums due to air-conditioning

    – sun hat, essential

    –Underwear x 7 changes

    –Socks x 7

    –Pjs x 2

    – Factor 30+ sunblock (yes factor 30)

    • Wash kit (deodorant, toothpaste,soap and other stuff to make you smell nice and clean)
    • Towels x2 plus hand towel (hostel does provide towels, but they are really rough)
    • Please note that the showers and toilet facilities are shared, you may wish to bring a robe
    • Money pouch, compulsory
    • Teddy bear (optional)
    • Sunglasses
    • Small bag for carrying raincoat, bottled water and snacks
    • Please do not bring expensive clothing, jewellery.
    • Pupils are responsible for your personal belongings and money.
    • If you choose to bring MP3 players, games consoles or mobile phones with you, then you do so at your own risk. The insurance policy does not cover for expensive items.
    • No Football tops or clothing with inappropriate logos/images
    • Staff will ask pupils to change if they feel they are not dressed appropriately
    • Please remember this is a school trip  not a fashion parade!
    • portable battery charger (optional)

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Some places we will be visiting

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Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

throughout our time in NYC we will visit numerous places. Our days will be jammed packed, starting off early everyday and not returning until late evening.

Happy smiley faces are compulsory!

Chrysler Building

Chrysler Building

Times Square

Times Square

5th Avenue

5th Avenue

Central Park

Central Park

Grand Terminal

Grand Terminal

St Patricks Cathedral

St Patricks Cathedral

American Girl shop. This is a must, only in America will you find such a bizarre shop.

Bizarre Facts about NYC

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Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, and Bryant Park used to be cemeteries.

Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, and Bryant Park used to be cemeteries. There are 20,000 bodies buried in Washington Square Park alone

It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park.

It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park.

In New York City there are more than 26,000 people living in each square mile.

In New York City there are more than 26,000 people living in each square mile.

It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday edition of the New York Times. Maybe we should just read it on line!

It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday edition of the New York Times. Maybe we should just read it on line!

There is a birth in New York City every 4.4 minutes.

There is a birth in New York City every 4.4 minutes.

The Federal Reserve Bank on New York’s Wall Street contains vaults that are located 80 feet beneath the bank and hold about 25 percent of the world’s gold bullion.

The Federal Reserve Bank on New York’s Wall Street contains vaults that are located 80 feet beneath the bank and hold about 25 percent of the world’s gold bullion.

Manhattan’s daytime population swells to 3.94 million, with commuters adding a net 1.34 million people.

Manhattan’s daytime population swells to 3.94 million, with commuters adding a net 1.34 million people.

Albert Einstein’s eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in the city.

Albert Einstein’s eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in the city.

Phantom of the Opera is currently the longest running show in Broadway history, with over 9100 performances.

Phantom of the Opera is currently the longest running show in Broadway history, with over 9100 performances.

New York City subway musicians actually go through a rigorous selection process. Many of the musicians have even performed at famous venues such as Carnegie Hall before moving to the subways.

New York City subway musicians actually go through a rigorous selection process. Many of the musicians have even performed at famous venues such as Carnegie Hall before moving to the subways.

There is a secret train platform in the Waldorf Astoria hotel.

There is a secret train platform in the Waldorf Astoria hotel.

The scary nitrogen gas tanks you see on the corners of streets are used to keep underground telephone wires dry.

The scary nitrogen gas tanks you see on the corners of streets are used to keep underground telephone wires dry.

As of 2012, there were a total of 13,237 taxi cabs operating in New York City. Approximately 82 percent of the cab drivers in New York are foreign born.

As of 2012, there were a total of 13,237 taxi cabs operating in New York City. Approximately 82 percent of the cab drivers in New York are foreign born.

The city was originally called New Amsterdam.

The city was originally called New Amsterdam.

Because so many people live in the city, it should be no surprise that many famous people live in New York City. New York is the cultural, business, and entertainment center for the world and this is where the best of the best choose to live. On any given day, you may encounter celebrities on the street, the subway, or at a restaurant. New York City is home to many entertainers, including living legends such as Denzel Washington, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, and Tommy Lee Jones. Michael Jordan, Joe Namath, and Vince Lombardi were all New Yorkers at one point in time. New York City was home to some of the greatest minds in history, including physicists Richard Feynman and Robert Oppenheimer as well as author Carl Sagan. Many music legends hail from New York City, including Billy Joel and Ira Gershwin. Current musicians, such as Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, and Lady Gaga were born in New York City as well. Lucile Ball was born in Jamestown, but moved to New York City. Both Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt were born in New York. New York City is home to some of the world's funniest people, like Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, and Jerry Seinfeld. Any city with the nickname of "Gotham" must have its share of famous criminals, and New York City has plenty of them. Al Capone, Billy the Kid, and David Berkowitz were all from New York City.

Because so many people live in the city, it should be no surprise that many famous people live in New York City. New York is the cultural, business, and entertainment center for the world and this is where the best of the best choose to live. On any given day, you may encounter celebrities on the street, the subway, or at a restaurant.
New York City is home to many entertainers, including living legends such as Denzel Washington, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, and Tommy Lee Jones.
Michael Jordan, Joe Namath, and Vince Lombardi were all New Yorkers at one point in time.

Many music legends hail from New York City, including Billy Joel and Ira Gershwin. Current musicians, such as Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, and Lady Gaga were born in New York City as well. Lucile Ball was born in Jamestown, but moved to New York City. Both Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt were born in New York. New York City is home to some of the world's funniest people, like Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, and Jerry Seinfeld. Any city with the nickname of "Gotham" must have its share of famous criminals, and New York City has plenty of them. Al Capone, Billy the Kid, and David Berkowitz were all from New York City. Several New Yorkers have been reality television stars, including Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino from the show Jersey Shore, and Paul John Teutul from the series American Chopper.

Many music legends hail from New York City, including Billy Joel and Ira Gershwin.
Current musicians, such as Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, and Lady Gaga were born in New York City as well.
New York City is home to some of the world’s funniest people, like Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Any city with the nickname of “Gotham” must have its share of famous criminals, and New York City has plenty of them. Al Capone, Billy the Kid, and David Berkowitz were all from New York City.
Several New Yorkers have been reality television stars, including Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from the show Jersey Shore, and Paul John Teutul from the series American Chopper.

Passport information

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  • Passports must be valid for 6 months after departure date
  • Passport information and a copy of photo and details page to be submitted January 2018
  • Parents/carers/pupils must inform Mrs Bernstein if you are applying for a new passport. Date of submitting passport application should be given.
  • You can use your child passport until it expires, even if you’re over 18.
  • All passports must be the micro chipped versions (see below).
  • Details on how and when to apply for their visa will be given two months prior to departure.
Please read the following information:
Many of you may already be aware of changes to the USA Visa Waiver programmed which means that all UK passengers travelling to the USA must be in possession of an e-Passport that contains the microchip and the e-passport symbol (as above).

To protect ourselves, we advising all parents/carers and pupils of this current requirement, so they can avoid being refused entry in to the USA.

The following information has been sent from the tour company:

“When travelling to the US you must have the correct passport to travel on the Visa Waiver Programme or have obtained the correct visa, valid for your stay. Each person wishing to visit the US must have either; i) an e-passport (if your passport is issued after 26 October 2006), or a machine readable passport (containing a digital photograph) if your passport is issued after the 26 October 2005 and a Visa Waiver Form or ii) a valid passport and a valid visa which must be obtained before travel from the US authorities.  The US authorities require passengers travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme to register for electronic travel authority on the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). If you have not applied for and received travel authorisation via ESTA prior to travel you may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at the U.S. port of entry. However, neither possession of a visa nor meeting the basic requirements for travelling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Programme guarantees admission to the US. As with most countries, the final decision is made by immigration officials at the port of entry. You can apply online by completing the application form at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and paying a fee. If you are refused boarding or denied admission at the U.S. port of entry, you will still be subject to our cancellation charges in accordance with the terms of our contract with you. For additional specifics about the Visa Waiver Programme please consult the Visa Waiver Programme information on the U.S. Embassy London website www.usembassy.org.uk. We recommend that you carry your ESTA approval with you when you travel and recommend you register at least 72 hours before departure.  Please Note: when you register for ESTA you must have a valid passport at the time of registration and for any travel to the USA your passport must be an e-Passport that contains the microchip and the e-passport symbol. If you have applied for a post dated passport (for example to reflect a change in name) this passport will not be valid until the effective date noted in the passport. Children and minors wanting to travel with a Visa Waiver Form must hold their own machine readable passport or e-passport.
Please note that the nationals of some countries can only travel to the US if they have a valid visa as they are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Programme.  There is a $14 fee per person charge which is payable by credit or debit card when applying. As announced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this fee will recover the costs incurred by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection of providing and administering the ESTA system and is in addition to the mandatory $10 travel promotion fee established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009. This is subject to change.

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