Dear Laura I’m so delighted to be able to guide you through the fully customized itinerary that we’ve designed for your performance tour to Boston in the spring. Your travel experience is completely personalized to meet your musical goals and travel desires; our service will be utterly seamless, and your peace of mind totally assured thanks to our guaranteed prices without surcharge or supplement and our industry-leading protection plans. And what truly sets your Encore experience apart from any other? Maybe it’s our spectacular venues, handpicked for their ability to enchant and engage, coupled with guaranteed audiences to elevate every performance. Or our world-leading tour managers who bring every destination to life and handle the tiniest detail. Of course it could also be our meticulous planning, personal attention and comprehensive support before, during and after your tour! Being permanently based in Europe gives me a unique perspective on the destination, and there’s no substitute for having experienced it personally! Whatever you need, an Encore tour transcends the ordinary and gives you a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Let Encore Tours make your dream performance tour a reality! Let’s talk soon!Julian 617 958 9501 Visit Your TripSite Traveler Resources OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Your Encore Benefits Guaranteed Land Rates We do not raise our prices based on currency fluctuations in the marketplace. This alleviates any unwelcome currency surcharges during the planning period or immediately prior to travel. The Best Tour Managers Around Our Tour Managers are repeatedly evaluated and praised as being the best in educational travel, and they are available to you 24 hours per day. The tour manager stays in the same hotel as the group, and coordinates hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and concert venue availability and rehearsal time. These representatives also deliver the educational portion of the tour with detailed historical commentary during travel. Protection Plans for Everyone All participants are covered at no extra cost by our Basic Protection Plan covering health insurance overseas and trip cancellation/interruption in case of illness. Participants also have the option to upgrade to our Ultimate or Ultimate Plus plans, which include the ability to cancel for any reason up to four days before departure and still receive a full refund. Additionally, all Encore participants travel with an automatic $15,000 health protection plan. Financial Security Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, carry a $50 million general liability insurance policy to protect our groups. In addition, as an Active Member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we post a $1 million indemnity bond as part of USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program. Tour Fundraiser Register 30 or more participants with Encore Tours and we will award your group a FREE weekend getaway for two to Paris or London over Veteran’s Day Weekend or Martin Luther King Day Weekend. We have had ensembles raise over $20,000 using this gift as a raffle prize. 2025 Domestic Fundraiser Info Sheet 2025 International Fundraiser Info Sheet Online Billing We are excited to offer the choice of group billing or direct billing and will gladly work with your preference. With group billing you will receive an invoice with each participant’s balance and payment due prior to the due date. If you decide to enroll your group in direct billing Encore will mail invoices to each participant for all payments due. Accounts can also be accessed 24 hours a day on our website and payments can be made online with MasterCard and Visa for no additional cost. This is the suggested payment plan, however you can adjust it according to the group’s needs. Automatic Payments Plan Encore offers an auto-pay option for all participants signed up for individual billing. Enrollment in the plan is free and funds are withdrawn from the participant’s checking account on a regular basis, with the last payment being processed 45 days prior to departure. 24-7 Overseas Coverage Encore has offices overseas in the event of an emergency. In addition, US staff are always available to ensure you are receiving a quality travel experience, before, during and after your concert tour. All land arrangements including concert bookings and promotion are provided directly by Encore’s affiliate offices, offering the highest quality services and the very best value to our clients. Graduate Level Credits Enhance your professional development! Directors and participants have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits through their tour experience and participation in our Prelude events. These educational opportunities not only enrich your tour but also contribute to your lifelong learning and professional growth. Tour Inclusions Accommodations at conveniently located 3- or 4-star hotels Rooming in quad-room occupancy. Breakfast daily and selected lunches or dinners as per your itinerary All sightseeing and entrances as featured in the itinerary Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach and drivers throughout your tour Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your program Basic gratuities for the tour manager and bus drivers Arrangements for 2 concert or workshop performance opportunities All concert arrangements include venue rental and allocation, all necessary concert permits, all pre-concert advertisement, and on-site concert assistance Pre-concert rehearsal time, where possible What’s Not Included? Additional equipment hire and/or transportation Instrument stands Any meals not listed in your itinerary Programs for the concerts Pricing Options TravelersPriceFree Spots90$1,49912 Based on accommodating the students in quad occupancy rooms/ adult free spots in twin rooms Payment Deadlines DateAmountAugust 15 ,2024$200September 30, 2024$1,000November 15, 2024Balance due Sample Venues Please note that venues are not confirmed until expressly stated by your Program Consultant. Band Choir Orchestra Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston Faneuil Hall, located near Boston’s Government Center, was opened in 1742 and is now one of the most frequented stops in America. Known as the cradle of liberty, this meeting hall has hosted many great speakers of liberty including Samuel Adams and James Otis. Have your voice heard in this historical destination! Choir Old South Church Boston This beautiful and historic church in the heart of Boston’s Back bay neighborhood has 350 years of history, which is quite rare for an American church. Built to model European architecture, the acoustics of the church are wonderful for choral music, which has a vibrant presence in this important Boston landmark. Sample Hotels Traveling on a performance trip is a moving experience, and our goal is to ensure that all travelers have a life-changing experience. We also know that time is money, and comfort is essential. That’s why, when you’re touring with Encore, you will always stay in well-located, three- or four-star hotels—right in the heart of the destination you came to see. Hampton Inn Boston Woburn Boston Hampton Inn Boston Woburn is an ideal choice for travelers, featuring a fitness center, shared lounge, BBQ facilities, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities such as luggage storage, a terrace, and shuttle services. Each unit includes a fridge, and guests can start their day with a à la carte or American breakfast. The hotel offers free private parking, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Conveniently located, it is 12 miles from Boston, 14 miles from Salem, and 14 miles from Logan Airport. Learn More Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield Boston Located in Wakefield, the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is 16 miles from Boston and 9 miles from Salem and other North Shore areas. Each room features a flat-screen cable TV and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy on-site dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a surcharge at Market Street Bar & Grill. The hotel is conveniently situated near attractions such as the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Witch Museum, both 9 miles away, and Faneuil Hall, 16 miles away. Learn More Have any additional questions? 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