SCRYE Brochure 2023

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YOUTH

EXCHANGE

TRIPS

2022-2023

As an exchange student, you will

begin an experience of a lifetime - one

that will likely change and inspire your

outlook on the world! Get ready for a

year of learning, discovering and

adventuring - and also lots of fun!

With all that in mind, Belo USA Travel

has put together travel tour

opportunities for all exchange

students, giving YOU the chance to

visit the places we think are the most

beautiful and interesting in the USA.

Belo USA Travel has over 25 years of

expertise in organizing cultural

programs for exchange students all

across the world. According to

thousands of exchange students,

cultural tours with Belo USA were

some of the most memorable times

during their exchange year!

In 2022/23, you will have the unique

opportunity to participate with us on

these trips throughout the USA with

other exchange students from many

different countries.

The following information will give

you an overview of the trips we are

offering exchange students this year.

DEAR

EXCHANGE

STUDENT,

TRIPS FOR 2022/2023 ....................

HAWAII EXPEDITION ......................

NEW YORK CITY, PHILLY &

WASHINGTON D.C. .........................

NEW YORK CITY..............................

WEST COAST TRIP ..........................

EAST COAST TRIP ...........................

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ............

GENERAL CONDITIONS ...................

CONTENTS:

welcome to the USA

VISITS DATES DURATION PRICE* BRING**

Mar 4 - 11

Mar 18 - 25

Apr 1 - 8

Apr 22 - 29

Apr 1 - 5

Apr 22 - 26

Jun 12 - 25

Jun 10 - 23

Jun 13 - 26

WEST COAST TRIP

EAST COAST TRIP

NEW YORK CITY

NYC, PHILLY & WASHINGTON D.C.

Oahu

Island

HAWAII

TRIP CALENDAR 2022-2023

8 days /

7 nights

$1,850 $175

New York City

Philadelphia, PA

Washington D.C.

8 days /

7 nights

$1,600

$175

New York City

5 days /

4 nights

$1,200 $150

Boston, MA

New York City

Philadelphia, PA

Washington D.C.

Myrtle Beach, SC

Orlando, FL

14 days /

13 nights

$2,675

$350

$2,750 $350

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

Yosemite Nat’l Park

San Francisco

14 days /

13 nights

* Prices are in US Dollars. Prices and itinerary might change without previous notice according to US economy. Domestic travel to/from the start and end points is not included.

** Pocket money is used for payment of lunches and optional ac vi es during the trip. Remember to take extra money for souvenirs. NOTE:

A minimum of 35 students must sign up for each trip, by the deadline, in order for the trip to be confirmed. We will send an e-mail one day after the trip deadline confirming the trip.

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HAWAII

EXPEDITION

• Transportation during the trip on a coach bus

• 7 Nights accommodation in Hawaii

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 7 Hotel breakfasts

• 6 Dinners

• 1 Luau

• Catamaran Tour

• Surf Lesson

• City Tour of Honolulu

• Tour of Pearl Harbor

• Tour to the North Shore

• Snorkeling and equipment

• Ticket to and Tour of the

Polynesian Cultural Center

• Ticket to Diamond Head Trail

• Transfer to and from Airport/Hotel

• Belo USA Coordinator

• Belo USA Staff

• 1 Rotary Chaperone

• 1 Trip T-shirt

We will be flying to Hawaii's most popular island,

Oahu, the third largest of the islands. Oahu,

appropriately named “The Gathering Place”, is home

to the state’s capital, Honolulu, where over 85% of

Hawaii’s populace currently lives. We will be staying in

Waikiki, famous for its striking contrasts. From global

chic to local crafts, haute cuisine to plate lunch, and

surf lessons to lomi lomi, the island spirit of “Aloha”

(love, peace, and diversity!) is truly alive in Waikiki.

We will explore Honolulu's history, including its rich

Polynesian influence, the largest attack on the

American Navy at Pearl Harbor, and the legendary

North Shore, where the International Surfer's

Competition takes place.

We will also have the unique opportunity to hike the

famous volcanic mountain, Diamond Head, and

snorkel among the colorful fish in the beautiful, clear

waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Then grab your lei and it’s off to a festive Hawaiian

Luau, where you will take a traditional hula dance

lesson!

Experience this and much more on the gorgeous and

unforgettable shores of Hawaii's paradise!

8 D A Y S / 7 N I G H T S

P R I C E I N C L U D E S :

A I R F A R E N O T I N C L U D E D

NEW YORK

CITY, PHILLY, &

WASHINGTON

D.C. EXPERIENCE

8 D A Y S / 7 N I G H T S

• Transportation during the trip on a coach bus

• 4 Nights accommodation in New York

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 3 Nights accommodation in Washington DC

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 7 Hotel breakfasts

• 7 Dinners

• Ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Tour of the United Nations

• Ticket to the Empire State Building

• Ticket to the Statue of Liberty

• Ticket to a Broadway show

• Ticket to Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C.

(historic home of President George Washington)

• Ticket to the Constitution Center

• City Tours

• Local guide

• Transfer to and from Airport/Hotel

• Belo USA Coordinator

• Belo USA Staff

• 1 Rotary Chaperone

• 1 Trip T-shirt

Who has not dreamed of visiting New York City? There is

no place like it in the world!

A nice walk in Central Park, shopping in the cool and

modern neighborhood of Soho, exploring the

glamorous Upper East Side... the possibilities are infinite!

Experience the city’s international significance at the

United Nations and on Wall Street. Discover American

history at the Statue of Liberty. Broadway shows,

fascinating museums, the electric lights of Times

Square, a view of the city from the top of the Empire

State Building... be a part of the city that truly “never

sleeps!”

Continuing on to Philadelphia – we will see American

history come to life! Explore the National Constitution

Center, see where the Declaration of Independence was

signed, and even try one of Philly’s famous delicacies,

the unforgettable “Philly Cheesesteak.”

Next, we will head to Washington DC – the nation’s

Capital. Here, you will explore the many monuments

and memorials in this important city! Enjoy an

afternoon on the Smithsonian Museum campus, visit

the White House, and explore the life of George

Washington on his Mt. Vernon estate!

Get ready for a week of exciting adventures as you

explore the heart of America with friends from around

the world!

P R I C E I N C L U D E S :

NEW YORK TRIP

5 D A Y S / 4 N I G H T S

Who has not dreamed of visiting New York City?

There is no place like it in the world! A nice walk in

Central Park, shopping in the cool and modern

neighborhood of Soho, exploring the ritzy Upper

East Side... the possibilities are infinite!

Experience the city’s international significance

at the United Nations and on Wall Street. Discover

American history at the Statue of Liberty. Take in a

Broadway show, the electric lights of Times Square,

fascinating museums, a view of the city from the top

of the Empire State Building... and more!

Get ready to explore it all in this city that truly “never

sleeps!”

• Transportation during the trip on a coach bus

• 4 Nights accommodation in New York

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 4 Hotel breakfasts

• 4 Dinners

• Ticket to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Tour of the United Nations

• Ticket to the Empire State Building

• Ticket to the Statue of Liberty

• Ticket to a Broadway show

• City Tour

• Local specialized guide

• Transfer to and from Airport/Hotel

• Belo USA Coordinator

• Belo USA Staff

• 1 Rotary Chaperone

• 1 Trip T-shirt

P R I C E I N C L U D E S :

A I R F A R E N O T I N C L U D E D

WEST

COAST

TRIP

• Transportation during the trip on a coach bus

• Water inside the bus during the trip

• 13 Nights accommodation

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 13 Hotel breakfasts

• 13 Dinners

• Entrance Fee for the Grand Canyon

• Night City Tour of Las Vegas in a Limo

• Ticket to the Stratosphere Tower

• Ticket to Universal Studios Theme Park

• Ticket to Disneyland

• Visit to Huntington Beach

• Ticket to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

• Entrance Fee for Yosemite National Park

• Rafting/biking at Yosemite (weather permitting)

• Ticket to Alcatraz

• Cable car ride in San Francisco, CA

• Entry to the De Young Art Museum in San Francisco, CA

• DJ Party in San Francisco, CA

• City Tours

• Local Specialized Guides

• Transfer to and from Airport/Hotel

• Belo USA Coordinator

• Belo USA Staff

• 1 Rotary Chaperone

• 1 Trip T-shirt

Into the WILD:

This trip is sure to be a “wild ride!” You will have the

opportunity to travel from sunny Phoenix to San

Francisco, exploring along the way: the natural

splendor of the Grand Canyon, the unparalleled

energy of Las Vegas, the hip metropolis of Los

Angeles, and the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite

National Park.

The USA has continually expanded westward since

its founding, and the definition of the West has

evolved over time. Our trip will reflect the dynamic

history of this truly unique part of the country!

Get ready for 14 days of pure adventure filled with

culture, friendship, and fun!

P R I C E I N C L U D E S :

AIR FARE NOT INCLUDED

1 4 D A Y S / 1 3 N I G H T S

EAST

COAST

TRIP

1 4 D A Y S / 1 3 N I G H T S

Get ready to embark on two weeks of pure excitement –

exploring the charming streets of historic Boston, the

fast-paced urban life in New York City, the history and

grandeur of Washington DC, the sunshine and sand of

Myrtle Beach, SC and the magic and adventure in

Orlando, FL!

This is the chance to see some of the most fascinating

sights the East Coast has to offer! The adventure will

begin in Boston, MA and head to the city that never

sleeps – New York City!

Next stop is Philadelphia for a fascinating glimpse into

America's past before heading to the nation’s famous

capital: Washington, D.C. Then, it’s time to relax and

have some fun in the sun in lovely Myrtle Beach, SC.

And let's not forget the world where all your dreams

come true... the trip ends with the amazing Walt Disney

World and Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. You will be

visiting the Epcot Center and Magic Kingdom, the

“happiest place on Earth”!

All this and much more are included in our 14-day

adventure!

AIR FARE NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation during the trip on a coach bus

• Water inside the bus during the trip

• 13 nights of accommodation

(4 students to a room; 2 students per bed)

• 13 Hotel breakfasts

• 13 Dinners

• Ticket to the Empire State Building

• Ticket to the Statue of Liberty

• Visitors Center, Constitution Center, Liberty Bell and

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA

• Ticket to Epcot Center, Orlando, FL

• Ticket to Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL

• Ticket to Universal Studios

• City Tours

• Local specialized guide

• Transfer to and from Airport/Hotel

• Belo USA Coordinator

• Belo USA Staff

• 1 Rotary Chaperone

• 1 Trip T-shirt

P R I C E I N C L U D E S :

Cancelled more than 30 days

before the beginning of the

trip - pay 10% of the trip's

price.

Cancelled between 29 and 21

days before the beginning of

the trip - pay 20% of the trip's

price.

Cancelled between 20 and 7

days before the beginning of

the trip - pay 40% of the trip's

price.

Cancelled between 6 days or

less before the beginning of

the trip - pay 100% of the

trip's price.

Belo USA Travel also reserves the

right to postpone the trip or offer

varied programs, with the client’s

consent.

If the student elects to cancel

their trip reservation, he or she

will pay a penalty according to

when a written request to cancel

was received by Belo USA Travel.

Penalties for cancellation are as

follows:

If a student leaves during the trip

for any reason, no refund will be

given. Belo USA Travel will

reimburse clients in the form of

payment in which it was

received unless there is a written

request to do otherwise.

3. Confirmation

Your spot on the trip will be

assured after paying the deposit

amount stated in your

Reservation Confirmation e-mail.

REGISTRATION

Make your reservation online:

interested in, then click on

RESERVATION in the upper right-

hand corner and complete the

form.

Belo USA Travel will send you a

confirmation email with the next

steps within two business days.

You will also receive instructions

on how to make the deposit to

guarantee your place on the

trip(s). Please contact Belo USA

Travel directly if you have any

questions about making a

reservation.

at 1.877.235.6872. Our office is

open 9AM to 6PM CST.

1. Payment

To guarantee your place on the

trip, you must first pay the

reservation deposit:

• $ 200 (per 1-week trip).

• $ 400 (per 2-week trip).

This deposit will be applied to the

overall cost of your chosen trip.

You must pay the appropriate

reservation deposit for each trip

you wish to participate in.

2. Cancellation

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Belo USA Travel, Inc. reserves the

right to cancel planned trips if

reservation numbers are not met

(35 per trip). In this case, the client

will be fully refunded.

4. Changing trips

If you wish to change trips or

dates after you have already

registered, please kindly send an

e-mail to [email protected]

to request the change. If there are

vacancies, we will be glad to

honor your request.

Please visit www.belousa.com

for more information regarding

our tours.

We hope that you will be able to

join us on one of our trips this

year. We have designed these trips

with exchange students in mind,

providing a unique opportunity to

see all sorts of different places and

cities all across the US. In addition

to the fantastic experience itself,

we hope to provide memories

that will last a lifetime.

Belo USA Travel Team

www.belousa.com

Make your

reservation online:

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19. Please note that additional expenses are

different for each individual. We believe that

$25/per day is enough for food. Please

remember to bring additional money if you are

planning to buy souvenirs and gifts. Also

remember that anything you buy will have to fit

into your luggage and return with you back

home.

20. The currency for all trips is the USD (US

Dollar). There will be plenty of ATM machines

available during the entire course of the trip in

case you need more money.

21. If you are not comfortable traveling with

cash, Traveler’s Checks are a safer option. Most

banks in the US can provide you with Traveler’s

Checks, which are accepted at most

commercial locations.

22. If you take any regular medication, make

sure to bring enough for the trip’s duration.

Also, please bring a copy of the prescription in

case you might need it (just to be safe).

23. Since we will be outside, please be careful

and use lotion or sunscreen.

24. If any student’s conduct is considered

harmful to the rest of the students, or if any

student breaks any of the program rules, he or

she can be sent back to their host community

immediately, assuming all extra costs, to his or

her host city/family. Additionally, any violation

of the rules and any students removed from the

program will be reported to their exchange

organization.

25. All prices are in US dollars. In the case of

payment by international wire transfer, your

local currency exchange rate will be the one

listed by Chase Bank/ JP Morgan on the day

that the payment arrives in the USA.

26. All other optional activities that may be

offered during student’s free time are

considered extra costs, and are not included in

the trip price.

27. Belo USA Travel, Inc. is not responsible for

items that are lost on the tour. Lost & Found:

Student items that are found during the trip

will be sent to Belo USA’s office and kept for 60

days after the end of the trip. Any student who

has lost something must send us an email with

the description of the item and a photo (if

possible) within 60 days of the end of the trip.

Postage to return the item to any student is the

student’s responsibility.

28. All students who take part in this trip grant

image rights to Belo USA, Inc. to use of photos

and videos from the trip on our website and

program materials.

29. Once any person requests the description of

any of the trip programs organized by Belo USA

Travel, Inc., the client declares to know and to

agree with all the terms of this General

Conditions, which can be found in our trip

program or on our website.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. English is the official language of this trip.

2. It is not allowed, under any circumstance, for

any student to separate from the program

during the trip.

3. All students must bring their original

passports on the trip. However, please leave a

copy of your passport with your host family.

4. Each student must submit the proper

authorization forms to the Belo USA Travel office

21 days before the start of the trip or the

student’s reservation may be cancelled.

Students who arrive on the trip without the

proper forms submitted will not be able to

participate and will be responsible for any fees

associated with an early return flight. Students

must be approved by their exchange

organization in order to travel.

5. At the beginning and end of the trip, each

student must leave from and go directly to their

host community, unless the student has written

permission from their exchange organization.

6. Belo USA Travel, Inc. is not responsible for

buying any bus, airline or train tickets to/from

the tour destination. It’s the student’s

responsibility to pay for the ticket.

7. Drug use of any kind is prohibited.

8. Stealing of any kind will be severely punished

in addition to any possible legal consequences.

9. Purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages

is strictly forbidden.

10. Tattoos and body piercings are heavily

discouraged and allowed only with the

preauthorization of the natural parents and local

coordinator.

11. Our schedules and itineraries must be

followed by all students. The trip coordinator

reserves the right to make changes in the

schedule when necessary or if it is in the best

interest of the group.

12. Lodging does not cover incidental costs, such

as phone calls, mini-bar purchases, etc.. If

students decide to use these services, they are

responsible for paying these costs.

13. Keep luggage to a minimum. All students will

carry and be responsible for their own luggage

at all times. The maximum amount allowed is

50 pounds (23kg) and a carry-on bag (small bag

or backpack). Please remember to bring

important items that you will need during the

day - cell phones, cameras, wallets, etc. - in an

easy-to-access bag.

14. All departure and arrival times to/from our

activities will be decided by the coordinators,

depending on the exact length of each activity.

15. The trip has a limited number of vacancies,

which will be filled on a “first come - first serve”

basis.

16. There must be at least 35 students signed up

in order to run a trip. However, there is the

possibility for us to open another bus depending

on interest.

17. Belo USA Travel, Inc. reserves the right to

operate the trip program on a reverse itinerary

(i.e., switching the departure city and the arrival

city) if needed because of scheduling and

availability.

18. Swimming: Even if you know how to swim,

please BE CAREFUL because you are unfamiliar

with the pool/places and cannot be aware of all

potential hazards.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

30. In case we do not achieve the minimum

number of participants needed, Belo USA

Travel, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the trip

or to transfer the date and/or to offer other

options of tours as well, according to the

client's wish. If this occurs, all payments already

made will be returned in full.

31. If the student chooses to leave their program

or is sent home for breaking any program rules,

they will pay a penalty according to the date of

their written order to cancel their tour, as

described below:

*Cancelled more than 30 days before the

beginning of the trip: pay 10% of the trip’s price.

*Cancelled between 29 and 21 days before the

beginning of the trip: pay 20% of the trip’s

price.

*Cancelled between 20 and 7 days before the

beginning of the trip: pay 40% of the trip’s

price.

*Cancelled between 6 days or less before the

beginning of the trip: pay 100% of the trip’s

price.

32. If a student cancels their trip, any payments

previously made cannot be transferred to

another student or host sibling.

33. Any student who leaves the trip during the

program for any reason will not receive any

refund.

34. Any cancellations or withdrawals must be

made in writing - via email - by the tour’s

participant to Belo USA Travel, Inc. After the

initial request, reimbursement will be made in

the same form of payment as the money was

received. The reimbursement amount will be

applied according to the Cancellation and

Refund Policy’s penalty amount (listed above).

35. Additional costs, bank fees, or taxes

associated with the refund will be the client’s

responsibility and will be deducted from the

reimbursement amount.

36. In case of early return of the student from

the trip, cost of the return ticket is the student’s

responsibility.

37. Belo USA Travel is not responsible for any

reimbursements or change fees associated

with flight or travel arrangements.

38. If a student is sent home from a Belo trip

due to misbehavior, he/she cannot attend any

future Belo trips.

1504 N Wells Street - 2nd Floor

Chicago, IL • 60610

Toll Free: 1-877-235-6872

email: [email protected]

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