The latest Newsletter is available for download
See details by clicking the Home link.
|
Focus: 7 day homestay Hasselt, Belgium
Create new friendships and increase cultural understanding
Exchange Director & CoExchange Director:
Departure
- Leave from Omaha October 16 at 12:48 PM and arrive Atlanta, 4:05 PM
- Leave Atlanta at 5:45 PM
- Arrive Brussels, Belgium October 17 at 8:35 AM
Programme For Visit Of Friendship Force Of Lincoln Nebraska
Friday 17 October To Thursday 30 October 2008
Friday 17 October 2008
- morning Arrival of the Ambassadors at Brussels Airport,
guided tour through Brussels “new capital of Europe” by coach and foot
- 6:00 PM Host families meet the Ambassadors at culture center Hasselt
Saturday 18 October 2008
- morning Spent with host family, afternoon Visit to Bokrijk, open air museum
Sunday 19 October 2008
- morning Guided tour in Hasselt , visit Jenever (Dutch Gin) museum, 3:00 PM Jenever festival
Monday 20 October 2008
- Guided visit to Bruges (13th century, medieval fairy tale city)
Tuesday 21 October 2008
- morning Visit Anmadis, chocolaterie
- afternoon Visit the brewery of Ter Dolen
Wednesday 22 October 2008
- Visit Diest, a typical old Flemish city
Thursday 23 October 2008
- morning Spent with host family
- 5:00 PM Farewell Party
Friday 24 October 2008: end homestay
- morning Ambassadors leave FF Limburg, bus tour to Monschau, Germany, 5:00 PM Arrive at B&B farm Libert, Malmedy, Belgium
Saturday 25 October 2008
- morning Visit the Battle of the Ardennes museum, Baugnez44 www.baugnez44.be,
- noon Visit Bellevaux brewery and enjoy local breads, cheese and beer
- afternoon Visit to Stavelot with free time for museums, visit the Abbey, shop
Sunday 26 October 2008
- morning Breakfast at B&B Ferme Libert, depart for The Netherlands
- Travel scenic route through Ardennes with destination Delft
Monday 27 October 2008
- morning Sightseeing in Delft, the city where Vermeer lived and painted
- Royal Dutch Delft ware Manufactory De Porceleyne Fles
- afternoon Continue on to the Hague, and the Het Gemeente museum
- 6:00 PM Arrive Amsterdam
Tuesday 28 October 2008
- All day tour of Amsterdam, Van Gogh and windmills
- Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam
Wednesday 29 October 2008
- morning Tour of Flower Auction Aalsmeer (worlds largest flower auction)
- Frans Hals museum Haarlem
- afternoon Free time for further exploring, shopping or enjoying sights of Amsterdam
Thursday 30 October 2008
- Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Amsterdam’s Schipholo Airport 9:25 AM
- Connection through Atlanta; arrive Omaha 5:00 PM
Costs/pricing
| 7 Days Limburg homestay |
|
| Hosting fee |
$150 |
Expenses associated with group activities |
| FFI |
$140 |
All outbound exchanges |
| Local fee (non-refundable) |
$ 25 |
Preparing ambassadors |
| OmaLink |
$ 50 |
|
| Flight #1 |
$910 |
Delta Airlines: round trip to Brussels; return Amsterdam |
| Contingency |
$ 10 |
|
| Earned seat for leaders |
$ 76 |
Club policy |
| Total for homestay |
$1,360 |
(based on 22 ambassadors) |
| 2 Days Ardennes/Germany |
$345 |
Motor coach, hotels, most meals (based on 18 persons) |
| 4 Days Amsterdam/Holland |
$1,043 |
Motor coach, hotels, admissions, buffet breakfast (based on 20 ambassadors) |
| Gratuities |
$ 30 |
Driver, guides, hotel staff |
| Total for 15 days |
$2,780 |
|
| *Prices subject to change due to the fluctuation of the Euro-Dollar exchange. |
**Friendship Force Policy on travel insurance. Ambassadors must provide proof of travel and medical insurance.
Protect your investment with travel and medical insurance (cancellation policy).
Travel Guard is the preferred travel insurance provider for travel on a USA outbound exchange. The policy is available online at www.travelguard.com. Click on the agentlink box in the top right hand corner and enter the number 122525. Click on the products tab at the top of the page and select your state of residence.
Or call 1-800-826-7489 giving them the same number to identify yourself as a Friendship Force member. (This insurance can be used for FF and personal travel.)
Note: payment for travel insurance must be made 14 days from the time of your deposit check (for pre-existing conditions).
Mobility and Health Limitations
- Ancient cities require walking; should be able to walk up to 2 miles over uneven surfaces (cobblestones).
- Must be able to handle own luggage; cannot rely on host.
- Must be able to get on and off a motor coach easily
- Must be able to climb a few flights of stairs
Must have valid passport (must be valid through April 30, 2009)
Forms available:
Trip Application (all applicants to be interviewed by ED, co-Ed, committee)
Travel Guard insurance
Ambassador Agreement
Deposit: $300.00 payable to Friendship Force Lincoln,
7730 Myrtle Street,
Lincoln, NE 68506
|
