Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Who can take part in Sunstone Travels?
A: Sunstone Travels is an all-girls travel program for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors who live in the NYC/Tri-State area.
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Q: What are the dates for the trip in 2024?
A: Enrollment is open and it closes on March 1. Registration forms may be requested via email at info@sunstonetravels.com. We depart on July 14 and return on July 28.
Q: What are the online classes all about?
A: The classes will be held on Sunday evenings and will begin on April 14. The group will meet for 12 weeks to discuss and plan a trip to Barcelona, Spain. The girls will hone in on the skills needed to successfully execute their travel concepts. The course will meet primarily via Zoom. The group members will be partnered-up to research, design, and then ultimately implement a daily program for the group. The focus of the sessions will not only be to explore the vibrant city of Barcelona, but to help each other build high-level executive functioning skills while engaging in leadership, organization, research, budgeting, management, outreach, and accountability.
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Q: What are the in-person classes all about?
A: The in-person meet-ups are a way to bring the group together socially. Three times over the twelve weeks, the group will visit a NYC-based Spanish-themed eatery.
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Q: Do the girls actually plan the entire trip?
A: The group will plan more than half of the trip while the trip leaders will design itineraries for the first few days along with the excursions that will take the group out of Barcelona.
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Q: Where does the group stay while in Barcelona?
A: The group will stay at Vita student housing in the Poblenou section of the city center. All rooms are single-occupancy. There is 24-hour security.
Check out the site: www.vitastudent.com
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Q: What is the chaperone situation?
A: The group will have at least one adult chaperone with them at all times. Curfew is enforced and the group will return to their rooms at Vita once the day is complete.
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Q: Will the girls have community service opportunities while in Barcelona?
A: We have partnerships with two local organizations: Clean Beach Initiative and Esperanca Barcelona. The group will take part in Service Saturdays where they will work with each of the organizations for two-three hours.
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Q: Do you offer scholarships?
A: Unfortunately, at this this time, we do not.
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Q: How do I sign-up?
A: Please email us for a registration form. Enrollment is open and closes on March 1.
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Q: How can I learn more about Sunstone Travels?
A: You can attend our Zoom info session on January 28, follow us on Instagram @sunstoneteentravels, or email us at info@sunstonetravels.com to set up a call.
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