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Trip Preparations

So, you’ve decided to sign up for an Adventures Cross-Country trip. Congratulations! You are in for the time of your life. I’m sure you and your family are going to have a ton of questions before your trip begins and throughout the summer… Where can I buy gaiters for my trip to Alaska? What type of SCUBA certification will I earn in Thailand? What is the weather like during the summer on the coast of Belize? These sites should help you find some of the answers you’re looking for. Good luck surfing the web, and remember to call us if you have any questions that you can’t find answers for. We’re always here to help.

Travel Insurance

Adventures Cross-Country highly recommends that our families purchase travel insurance to protect their investment. Click on the following links to read about or apply for the various levels of travel insurance that can be purchased through Travel Guard International. Travel Guard’s “Cruise, Tour, & Travel” plan is their most comprehensive policy and provides a myriad of coverage including medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance and, if purchased within 2 weeks of receiving your final acceptance letter, it covers pre-existing medical conditions. While this is not the only policy available, it is the most common policy purchased by ARCC families:

Outdoor Clothing and Equipment

You can go to the following sites to purchase all the gear, clothing and equipment you’ll need for your ARCC adventure.

Destination Information

  • World Time Server: Find out exactly what time it is anywhere on the globe that ARCC visits.
  • The US State Department: The US State Department site with current travel warnings, public announcements, and consular information sheets for nearly every country in the world.
  • The World Factbook: The World Factbook is an encyclopedic summary of every country’s key statistics and details (geography, politics, climate, economy, demographics, communications, etc.)
  • Country Watch: Country Watch is an information provider for individuals who need up-to-date information and news on the countries of the world.

Activity Related Resources

  • PADI “The way the world learns to dive” - Each ARCC trip that includes a SCUBA diving section involves a certification through the PADI organization. Go to this site to learn more.
  • American Sailing Association The leading authority on the art and science of sailing.
  • The Backpacker The online destination for the backpacking community since 1996.
  • Surfline Everything you ever wanted to know about surfing - Surf Cams and Forecasts, Surf Travel Reports, full “Surfology” lessons, and a full surf store. Get ready to “shred the rad” on your ARCC trip!
  • Whistler Ski Report Consistently rated the #1 ski resort in North America by all the major ski and snowboard industry magazines, Whistler Ski Resort is where ARCC groups hit the slopes on the Whistler Adventure.

Travel and Airlines

Feel free to contact the official ARCC travel agent at Millennium Travel, the talented and always helpful . Sometimes, you just want to talk to a real person when arranging your flights. Sandra will be able to help you with all of your ARCC related travel needs.

You can use these sites to book air travel to and from your ARCC adventure:

Check and confirm flight arrival and departure times at the following sites:

  • Air Traffic Control System Command Center This site shows the on-time status for flights departing from all major airports in the United States. It is updated frequently, and is a great tool for determining if flights will arrive on time.

News and Weather

Books and Maps

  • Longitude Books Longitude books has expert book and map recommendations, featuring hard-to-find maps, field guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives, books on art and archaeology, novels, and essays.
  • Lonely Planet Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been showing travelers the way to great adventures around the world. Their website provides great insight into nearly every destination on the globe.
  • Odyssey Guides Odyssey Publications makes guide books of little-known destinations as well as more familiar ones, and take the reader to the heart of a country, region or city.
  • Frommer’s Explore your travel destinations the way locals do. The Frommer’s collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks.
  • Maps An online World Atlas which covers 7 continents, 12 regions, 190 countries, and 50 US States. Maps, flags, statistics, and more.

Money Matters

  • Currency Converter You can use this currency converter to find out the exchange rate for nearly every currency in the world.
  • Visa Buxx Card This is not your average credit card. It has been specially designed to offer teens spending independence and responsibility, while keeping parents informed, involved, and in control. Perfect for sending with teens on an ARCC trip.
  • Visa ATMs Locations of Visa Card ATM’s worldwide.
  • MasterCard / Cirrus ATMs Locations of Mastercard and Cirrus ATM’s worldwide.

Passport and Embassy Information

  • The US State Department (Passports) The US State Department site with everything you need to know about passports and the overseas services this agency offers travelers.
  • Embassies A list of all embassies in Washington D.C.

Health Information

  • Center for Disease Control Travel health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes reference material, recommendations by geographic region, and much more.
  • World Health Organization
  • High Altitude Medicine The High Altitude Medicine Guide provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travelers to high mountainous regions of the world.
  • Travel Health Online This site will help you have a safe, healthy adventure. Loads of useful information organized into three categories: Destination Information; Traveler Information; and Travel Medicine Providers.

Other Resources

  • Backroads Parents, are you wondering why you can’t go with your son or daughter on their ARCC adventure? Are you looking for a little adventure that’s more your style while they are away this summer? Backroads is the world’s #1 active travel company for adults. They should have exactly what you’re looking for.

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