American Trails West: European Adventures Program Overview & Recommendation

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Founded in 1965, American Trails West (ATW) has been a perennial leader and innovator in the field of worldwide student travel. Known for premier accommodations, great food, and experienced staff, ATW tours appeal to students throughout the United States and abroad. Each trip offers a unique blend of adventure, sight-seeing, and entertainment. With decades of scheduling experience, each adventure is meticulously paced to give students the opportunity to enjoy every minute of their summer.

Spending a summer with American Trails West gives travelers the opportunity to discover new places while making friends from around the world. Although many teenagers come on their own, few leave without lifelong bonds and connections formed on the road. Complimented by a dedicated and mature staff, American Trails West is one of the safest and most reliable tour operators in the world. To see the world at its best, choose American Trails West.

Trip Description

4 Days in Exciting England
Jet to London for Wimbledon tennis, Big Ben and great theater. See the Crown Jewels, Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard.

3 Days of Paris Pleasures
Paris, the "City of Light", Versailles, and Disneyland Paris. A great introduction to the continent.

4 Days in Sensational Switzerland
You'll go from alpine Zermatt to skiing on the Matterhorn, from a whitewater raft trip at our Swiss Action Center to the lakeside beauty of Lucerne.

8 Days in Incredible Italy
Explore history in Rome, art in Florence and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast before your teen tour ends its Italian stay floating through the canals of Venice.

8 Days of Mediterranean Cruising Luxury
Spend eight incredible days of fun at sea on Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas Luxury Liner departing from Venice! Enjoy fabulous outside cabins, unlimited meals, and great entertainment.

3 Day French Riviera Finale
End your teen tour with an incredible three day stay on the French Riviera. Water-ski from our own private beach!

Staff Overview

Each American Trails West trip is supervised by an experienced director returning for another summer of leadership. All trip leaders have worked as a staff member on a previous trip prior to becoming a director. These directors and their specially-selected staff members—all college graduates over the age of 21—offer youthful participation in all facets of the ATW program.

Every staff member takes part in ongoing training sessions at the American Trails West office over the winter months. In the spring, these culminate in a five-day orientation program of workshops, seminars, and hands-on training. AWT boasts a large number of past campers who return as staff members each year.

Setting & Accommodations

On European Adventures, you’ll stay in fantastic hotels and resorts. Enjoy the luxury of Four Star hotels in major cities. All hotels are chosen for security, central location, comfort, and outstanding facilities. Every camper sleeps in an individual bed each night. Whether it’s swimming at a great hotel pool, playing tennis at a popular resort, or working out in the state-of-the-art fitness center, American Trails West campers enjoy the finest accommodations and facilities. On our luxury Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise, you’ll stay in outside cabins, and have access to great food, facilities and fun.

Safety Standards

The senior staff members of each ATW trip are certified in CPR and first aid. Over the years, American Trails West has developed a wide network of doctors, hospitals, and 24-hour emergency facilities in every part of the country, to whom the staff turns should medical attention be necessary. A sick traveler is accompanied by an ATW staff member at all times, and parents are always contacted when a traveler sees a doctor.

Throughout the summer, ATW also maintains a Trip Communication Center where trips are monitored by the company’s executive staff. The center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to field calls from parents, trip leaders, and travelers.

American Trails West: European Adventures Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
Session One	6/27/10-7/26/10	15-18	$10,295
Session Two	6/29/10-7/28/10	15-18	$10,295
Session Three	7/1/10-7/30/10	15-18	$10,295

Trip Overview

Program Overview

Theme: Teen Tours
This Trip has Multiple Themes:
- Language Immersion
- Sailing and SCUBA
Trip Gender: Co-ed
Group Size : 45
Camper-to-Counselor Ratio: 7:1
Religious Affiliation: None