new orleans & memphis

NEW ORLEANS & MEMPHISThe 2012 XHS Performing Arts Spring Break Trip

BACKGROUND & TOUR COMPANY: Xavier music ensembles travel every–other

year (even years). 2012: New Orleans & Memphis 2010: The Bahamas 2008: San Francisco 2006: Disney World 2004: New York City

The trip is NOT required, but is encouraged. This year, students will have the opportunity

to perform AND do service. We use a very reputable student travel

agency: Bob Rogers Travel.

DATES: The trip will occur during Spring Break 2012. The exact dates are:

Departure: Monday, April 9 Arrive Home: Sunday, April 16

PERFORMANCES & SERVICE: Each group will be performing in New Orleans

and at Graceland!

There will be half a day in New Orleans where we will have the opportunity to complete a service project together. Details about this project will be shared as they are confirmed.

WHAT THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Three (3) Lamer’s 56–passenger, climate–controlled and DVD–

equipped motor coaches Gratuities and accommodations for your motor coach driver Three (3) nights accommodations at the Holiday Inn

SuperDome in New Orleans One (1) night accommodation at a deluxe hotel in the

Memphis area Four (4) breakfast buffets at your hotels Lunch at Graceland Dinner at Mulate’s Live Cajun Music Restaurant Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Dinner aboard Natchez Steamboat Dinner & Jazz Cruise Dinner at the Hard Rock Café on Beale Street in Memphis Dinner at Lambert’s ($15.00 per person cashback provided) Guided Hurricane Katrina/Cemetery Tour Admission to Preservation Hall (Based On Availability)

WHAT THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Admission to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Swamp Boat Tour Tour and admission to Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World Admission to National D–Day Museum with 4–D Theatre

presentation Admission to Platinum Tour of Graceland Admission to the National Civil Rights Museum Excursion to St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, French

Quarter and Riverwalk Mall Visit To Beale Street & Lorraine Motel in Memphis Assistance with performances Individual Payment Service for each participant Group Travel Video souvenir package All taxes, service charges, and gratuities for restaurant and hotel

facilities Company Tour Director: On–site trip coordinator who manages

all trip details at your destinations

COSTS: PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 140–149

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: $849.00/person (based on quad occupancy) $899.00/person (based on triple occupancy) $949.00/person (based on double occupancy) $1,155.00/person (based on single occupancy)

PACKAGE COSTS BASED ON 120–129 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: $899.00/person (based on quad occupancy) $949.00/person (based on triple occupancy) $999.00/person (based on double occupancy) $1,209.00/person (based on single occupancy)

FRUIT SALE FUNDS: Fruit sale funds can be applied to the cost of

this trip, so SELL FRUIT! This year’s fruit sale ends Friday, November

11. More information about the transfer process

will be forthcoming.

INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM: We have elected to utilize Bob Rogers Travel

Individual Payment System (IPS) to collect trip payments.

Please see the IPS REGISTRATION FORM for exact details about how to register for this trip.

Our trip ID number is: WI000200022

PAYMENT TIMELINE: Registration Deadline: (must be done online)

OCTOBER 25, 2011 Deposit/1st payment due:

NOVEMBER 1, 2011 ($200.00 per traveler)

2nd payment due; DECEMBER 1, 2011 ($200.00 per traveler)

3rd payment due: JANUARY 19, 2012 ($250.00 per traveler)

Final payment due: FEBRUARY 22, 2012 (remaining

balance/$250.00 but subject to change)

QUESTIONS? Mr. John Popke, Choir Director

jpopke@acesxavier.k12.wi.us(920) 882.6917

Mrs. Kate Hardt, Band Director khardt@acesxavier.k12.wi.us(920) 882.6915

Mr. Rob Lewis, Trip Account Manager rob@bobrogerstravel.com