Unschooling cruise
Ren Allen
The Kaplans asked me to please post this for them. Ren
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Dear Homeschool Family,
I would like to invite you and your family on a wonderfully
educational, fun trip. We are coordinating a homeschool cruise!
I have homeschooled my four boys for over 8 years, and am a veteran
cruiser. My mother-in-law, who has been on dozens of cruises over the
past 15 years, is working with me to bring you a wonderful vacation
that will inspire and invigorate your homeschooling journey.
Dates: November 1-8, 2009
Ship: Holland America Westerdam
http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Westerdam
Itinerary: Leave from Ft. Lauderdale, At Sea, Grand Turk (Turks &
Caicos), San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, At Sea, Half Moon Cay,
Bahamas, Return Ft. Lauderdale
What makes THIS homeschool cruise unique is that we will be having
many activities set up for the homeschool families that will be
traveling together. Possible activities will include scavenger hunts,
Game shows (ex. Jeopardy, Family Feud, etc.), Scrabble tournaments,
sing-alongs, talent show/skits, lots of get-to-know-you activities and
opportunities for both the kids and the parents to interact.
On our two days at sea, we will have activities lined up all day to
help make this a unique experience in travel for your homeschool family.
Special pricing will remain in effect for the 1st & 2nd person rates
until March 15. The 3rd & 4th person rates are subject to
availability and cannot be guaranteed until booked, but should be
available through that date as well. After that date, Holland America
reserves the right to raise the rates, depending upon availability and
how the ship is booking. If the prices go lower at any point, Holland
America will give us the least expensive rate. Prices listed include
all taxes, port charges and government charges. There is no fuel
charge currently, but Holland American reserves the right to impose a
fuel surcharge if oil prices go over $70/barrel.
Inside cabin Lower deck
1st & 2nd persons -- $693/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Inside cabin Upper deck
1st & 2nd persons --$713/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Outside cabin with obstructed view
1st & 2nd persons -- $773/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Ocean view with window
1st & 2nd persons -- $833/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Balcony
1st & 2nd persons -- $973/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
A deposit of $175 is necessary for each occupant in the room. The
full deposit will be returned if the room is cancelled three months
before the cruise.
Each cabin will also receive a $50 onboard credit to use as you wish.
Please forward this information to any homeschool group or individual
that may be interested in joining this unique adventure.
Please contact Loni Kaplan at adamfolk@... with any questions,
as well as with your reservation requests.
We look forward to sailing with you and getting to know your family as
we share this exciting piece of our homeschooling journey!
Sincerely,
Loni Kaplan & Barbara Kaplan
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Homeschool Family,
I would like to invite you and your family on a wonderfully
educational, fun trip. We are coordinating a homeschool cruise!
I have homeschooled my four boys for over 8 years, and am a veteran
cruiser. My mother-in-law, who has been on dozens of cruises over the
past 15 years, is working with me to bring you a wonderful vacation
that will inspire and invigorate your homeschooling journey.
Dates: November 1-8, 2009
Ship: Holland America Westerdam
http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Westerdam
Itinerary: Leave from Ft. Lauderdale, At Sea, Grand Turk (Turks &
Caicos), San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, At Sea, Half Moon Cay,
Bahamas, Return Ft. Lauderdale
What makes THIS homeschool cruise unique is that we will be having
many activities set up for the homeschool families that will be
traveling together. Possible activities will include scavenger hunts,
Game shows (ex. Jeopardy, Family Feud, etc.), Scrabble tournaments,
sing-alongs, talent show/skits, lots of get-to-know-you activities and
opportunities for both the kids and the parents to interact.
On our two days at sea, we will have activities lined up all day to
help make this a unique experience in travel for your homeschool family.
Special pricing will remain in effect for the 1st & 2nd person rates
until March 15. The 3rd & 4th person rates are subject to
availability and cannot be guaranteed until booked, but should be
available through that date as well. After that date, Holland America
reserves the right to raise the rates, depending upon availability and
how the ship is booking. If the prices go lower at any point, Holland
America will give us the least expensive rate. Prices listed include
all taxes, port charges and government charges. There is no fuel
charge currently, but Holland American reserves the right to impose a
fuel surcharge if oil prices go over $70/barrel.
Inside cabin Lower deck
1st & 2nd persons -- $693/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Inside cabin Upper deck
1st & 2nd persons --$713/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Outside cabin with obstructed view
1st & 2nd persons -- $773/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Ocean view with window
1st & 2nd persons -- $833/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
Balcony
1st & 2nd persons -- $973/person
3rd & 4th persons -- $173/person
A deposit of $175 is necessary for each occupant in the room. The
full deposit will be returned if the room is cancelled three months
before the cruise.
Each cabin will also receive a $50 onboard credit to use as you wish.
Please forward this information to any homeschool group or individual
that may be interested in joining this unique adventure.
Please contact Loni Kaplan at adamfolk@... with any questions,
as well as with your reservation requests.
We look forward to sailing with you and getting to know your family as
we share this exciting piece of our homeschooling journey!
Sincerely,
Loni Kaplan & Barbara Kaplan