Wednesday, June 1, 2016

How much money should I bring on tour?

As we are now within two weeks of departure, we are getting specific questions about how much money students should bring on the tour.  We will make some strong suggestions for meal money, but, we still believe that spending money on the tour remains a family decision.  One of the great things about having a long-standing exchange relationship is that once we arrive in Beitigheim-Bissingen and students are with their host families, there could be NO cost added to the tour for families.  The generosity of the host families covers all essential tour expenses once we arrive in Beitigheim-Bissingen.

During the tour, students will be responsible to pay for 4 meals out of pocket.  Please eat a substantial lunch PRIOR to arriving for departure to sustain you through the initial travel check-in process.  We suggest that students bring 100 Euros CASH to cover the cost of the out of pocket meals during the tour.  The rest of the meals are included in the cost of the tour or provided by the host families.  This is a suggested, not a mandated amount.  This amount of cash will allow your student to support the meals that are not covered in the cost of the tour while we are on the tour.

As for tour spending money for shopping and/or souvenirs, we suggest that students bring funds on a pre-loaded card, NOT IN CASH.  While we are in and around Paris, we will tour museums and visitor centers that will have shops.  As you are planning as a family for shopping and souvenirs, please be reminded that Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world.  We will also tour to shops and museums while in Beitigheim-Bissingen.  All entry fees are covered in the cost of the tour, however, any additional shopping or souvenir purchasing is up to each individual family.  Whatever you decide to spend as a family for shopping and souvenirs while on tour, please put on a pre-loaded card.


So, to recap:  You’ll be responsible for 4 out of pocket meals while on tour.  A suggested amount of cash to support these meals is 100 Euro.  Any money your family decides to spend for shopping and souvenirs outside of the suggested cash amount should be put onto a pre-loaded card.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mr. Williams.