Name: James Bowie HSTC Families (Option 2)-Chicago-December 17-20, 2024
Start: 2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chicago

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Dec 17 - 20, 2024

Group size: 1 - 10

James Bowie HSTC Families (Option 2)-Chicago-December 17-20, 2024

Chicago

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$962

Deposit: $50

Dec 17 - 20, 2024

Group size: 1 - 10

JAMES BOWIE HS TROMBONE CHOIR FAMILIES FREESTYLE PROGRAM (OPTION 2)

Chicago - 4 Days / 3 Nights

Tuesday, December 17 - Friday, December 20, 2024

Please note: All rates are PER PERSON. Enrollment is open until May 3, 2024 -or- until the trip is fully enrolled, whichever occurs first. After May 3, 2024, if there is still availability, enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

You have the option to pay by credit card (fees range from 2.90%-3.90%) or by e-check (no fee).

In addition to What's Included (see below), we are pleased to offer an Ala-Carte option*.

*based on availability at the time your reservation is made.

➢ Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Ticket - $65.00/ticket

(Lower Balcony - same section as Trombone Choir)

Round-Trip Air Ticket
Round-Trip Air Ticket - AUS-MDW-AUS (baggage fees, if any, are not included)
Hotel & Taxes (3 Nights)
Three (3) Nights at Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile - including local taxes
R/T Airport Transfers
Round-Trip Charter Coach Airport Transfers in Chicago (with Trombone Choir) per itinerary
3 Breakfasts at hotel
Breakfast Buffet each morning at hotel
1 Lunch
One (1) $20 Lunch Stipend
1 Dinner
1 Dinner at restaurant
Attractions
Admission tickets to attractions per itinerary (Field Museum of Natural History)

FAMILY PACKAGE (QUINT) - 5 GUESTS/2 BEDS

FAMILY PACKAGE (QUINT) - 5 guests in a suite with 2 Double beds & a pullout sofa sleeper in the living room

Cost per person in the room is $962.00 ($962*5 = $4810.00 Total Cost for a family of 5)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 per person ($250.00 deposit total for a family of 5) (non-refundable)

$962

Deposit: $50

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FAMILY PACKAGE (QUAD) - 4 GUESTS/2 BEDS

FAMILY PACKAGE (QUAD) - 4 Guests in a suite with 2 Double beds & a pullout sofa sleeper in the living room
Cost per person in the room is $997.00 ($997*4 = $3988.00 Total Cost for a family of 4)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 per person ($200.00 deposit total for a family of 4) (non-refundable)

$997

Deposit: $50

Past Trip

FAMILY PACKAGE (TRIPLE)- 3 GUESTS/2 BEDS

FAMILY PACKAGE (TRIPLE) - 3 Guests in a suite with 2 Double beds and a pullout sofa sleeper in the living room

Cost per person in the room is $1056.00 ($1056*3 = $3168.00 Total Cost for a family of 3)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 per person ($150.00 deposit total for a family of 3) (non-refundable)

$1,056

Deposit: $50

Past Trip

FAMILY PACKAGE (DOUBLE)- 2 GUESTS/2 BEDS

FAMILY PACKAGE (DOUBLE) - 2 Guests in a suite with 2 Double beds and a sofa in the living room

Cost per person in the room is $1130.00 ($1130*2 = $2260.00 Total Cost for a family of 2)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 per person ($100.00 deposit total for a family of 2) (non-refundable)

$1,130

Deposit: $50

Past Trip

FAMILY PACKAGE (DOUBLE)- 2 GUESTS/1 BED

FAMILY PACKAGE (DOUBLE K) - 2 guests in a suite with 1 King bed and a sofa in the living room

Cost per person in the room is $1130.00 ($1130*2 = $2260.00 Total Cost for a family of 2)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 per person ($100.00 deposit total for a family of 2) (non-refundable)

$1,130

Deposit: $50

Past Trip

FAMILY PACKAGE (SINGLE) - 1 GUEST/1 BED

FAMILY PACKAGE (SINGLE) - 1 Guest in a suite with 1 King bed and a sofa in the living room)

Cost is $1440.00 ($1440 Total Cost for a family of 1)

Deposit due at the time of booking is $50.00 (non-refundable)

$1,440

Deposit: $50

Past Trip

TUE 12/17 7:30PM - Chicago Symphony Orch

$65

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Ticket (Lower Balcony - same section as Trombone Choir) on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:30PM - $65.00/ticket

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Bowie Trombone Choir Families Freestyle-Chicago-December 17-20, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
5:30AM Meet NTE Travel Departure Coordinator at Austin Airport (AUS) @ Southwest Counter
7:45AM Depart AUS (AUS) on Southwest (WN) 478 to Chicago Midway (MDW)
10:15AM Arrival Chicago Midway (MDW)
Charter Coach transfer w/ Trombone Choir to Field Museum / hotel drop
11:45AM Visit the Field Museum of Natural History (self-guided) - compliments of James Bowie Trombone Choir
Lunch at the Bistro at the Field Museum, $20 Stipend
3:15PM Re-board coach, transfer to Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile
3:30PM+ Check-in: Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile - 3 Nights
Dinner, paid on own
Evening at Leisure
-OR-
Optional: Chicago Symphony Brass - see Ala Carte Option
Overnight 1/3

Wednesday, December 18
6:30-9:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Day at Leisure
Lunch / Dinner, paid on own
Overnight 2/3

Thursday, December 19
6:30-9:00AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Day at Leisure
Lunch / Dinner, paid on own
Overnight 3/3

Friday, December 20
6:30-9:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel
9:15AM Hotel check-out, bring baggage to coach
9:30AM Charter Coach transfer w/ Trombone Choir to McCormick Place
Midwest Clinic Exhibit Hall
12:45-1:45PM James Bowie HS Trombone Choir Midwest Clinic Performance (W183)
Lunch at McCormick Place, paid on own
5:15/30PM Re-board coach at McCormick Place, transfer to Golden Corral for dinner (near Midway Airport)
6:30-7:45PM Dinner Buffet at Golden Corral
8:00PM Re-board coach, transfer to Midway Airport (MDW) for homebound flight
8:15/30PM Arrive Midway Airport (MDW)
10:50PM Depart Chicago Midway (MDW) on WN4739
1:35AM+1 Arrive Austin, Texas (AUS) – Early Saturday morning (12/21)

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Bowie Trombone Choir Families Freestyle-Chicago-December 17-20, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

5:30AM Meet NTE Travel Departure Coordinator at Austin Airport (AUS) @ Southwest Counter

7:45AM Depart AUS (AUS) on Southwest (WN) 478 to Chicago Midway (MDW)

10:15AM Arrival Chicago Midway (MDW)

Charter Coach transfer w/ Trombone Choir to Field Museum / hotel drop

11:45AM Visit the Field Museum of Natural History (self-guided) - compliments of James Bowie Trombone Choir

Lunch at the Bistro at the Field Museum, $20 Stipend

3:15PM Re-board coach, transfer to Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile

3:30PM+ Check-in: Embassy Suites Magnificent Mile - 3 Nights

Dinner, paid on own

Evening at Leisure

-OR-

Optional: Chicago Symphony Brass - see Ala Carte Option

Overnight 1/3

Wednesday, December 18

6:30-9:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel

Day at Leisure

Lunch / Dinner, paid on own

Overnight 2/3

Thursday, December 19

6:30-9:00AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel

Day at Leisure

Lunch / Dinner, paid on own

Overnight 3/3

Friday, December 20

6:30-9:30AM Breakfast Buffet at hotel

9:15AM Hotel check-out, bring baggage to coach

9:30AM Charter Coach transfer w/ Trombone Choir to McCormick Place

Midwest Clinic Exhibit Hall

12:45-1:45PM James Bowie HS Trombone Choir Midwest Clinic Performance (W183)

Lunch at McCormick Place, paid on own

5:15/30PM Re-board coach at McCormick Place, transfer to Golden Corral for dinner (near Midway Airport)

6:30-7:45PM Dinner Buffet at Golden Corral

8:00PM Re-board coach, transfer to Midway Airport (MDW) for homebound flight

8:15/30PM Arrive Midway Airport (MDW)

10:50PM Depart Chicago Midway (MDW) on WN4739

1:35AM+1 Arrive Austin, Texas (AUS) – Early Saturday morning (12/21)

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The way that the payments were taken out was hard. As a single mom when you take out $500 at Christmas....Why wasn't it just $250.00 each month like you said? Instead of skipping months and then taking out a big chunk of money all at once. The arrival time to Florida was way to late-2AM by the time we got to the hotel. We had to be up at 6AM that morning for a full day in the park. I know that delays happen, but had we left sooner we would have had more time. And we were told we would be there longer and we weren't. It was a 3 night stay but one of the nights was the night we arrived at 2AM. And only half a day at the last park. We were rushed and tired. We did have fun and made lots of memories. The travel people with the red coats and flags they get 5 stars! They were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about all the things.

By LAUREL T for New Braunfels HS Fine Arts - Orlando - March 15-18, 2025 on Apr 01, 2025

They planned this well.

By Amy H for New Braunfels HS Fine Arts - Orlando - March 15-18, 2025 on Mar 28, 2025

I speak for all parents that our kids went and had a great time with their friends, teachers, chaperones and of course, is the most magical place ever. I will however say that I don’t know very much of this company and I hope they don’t ever use them again.This company was very expensive for the three days they were in Disney. The company was so proud to say that it had been around for however long , I would have gotten better deals knowing how much money we spend as a whole. They should have negotiated better with the airlines and if that airline couldn’t give you a good deal then there’s plenty more. I’ve planned trips myself and I wouldn’t have spent no where near the amount they charged for 3 days. For some students that was their first time flying for some students that was their first time in Disney and with the short time, the long crowds and being spring break, they only got to do so much and such little time. I can’t speak of the hotel and the food and everything else. I’ve been to Disney 4 times before, but I didn’t go with my teenager this time because the price and short amount of time was not enough for me once again, this is my opinion and my review.!!!!!!

By Juanita F for New Braunfels HS Fine Arts - Orlando - March 15-18, 2025 on Mar 27, 2025

Good morning Juanita, We appreciate your taking the time to share your feedback with us. Glad to know that your student had a great time with friends. We couldn't agree more regarding costing! Especially during the March Spring Break periods - group air rates are VERY high. DIsney tickets & hotel rates are high given the peak travel period. When a group rate is requested of an airline, the rate is given based on the # of travelers, the dates and the city pairs (from where to where). The larger the group the more $$$ the individual tickets are. As an example, in most cases, a group of 25-50 will be quoted a lesser group airfare cost than a group of 75. New Braunfels was a formidable group of 132 travelers flying out of SAT - with only 2 non-stop flights to Orlando on Southwest. One in the early AM and the other at approx. 6PM. The overall group was divided onto 2 flights. To have all travelers on the same flight, if the seats had been available, would have increased the cost per ticket exponentially (some $200+). Re: group airfares, there is no negotiation process. Some Airlines may choose to "fare match" another carrier's offer - but generally not during peak travel periods. The group airfare per ticket that is quoted at the time the request is made can either be accepted or rejected. In almost 90% of the time, the cost for an instant purchase individual ticket will be less than the cost for the same ticket that is part of a large group. Again, we fully agree with you on the costing for March 2025 Spring Break travel from Texas to/from Orlando. Thank you Note-Able Travel Experiences

By Note-Able Travel Experiences on Mar 28, 2025

It was a good trip. Had a lot of fun.