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Dayspring United Methodist Church Choir
Dr. David Schildkret, Director
May 24 - June 5, 2023
Dayspring United Methodist Church Choir
Residency in Great Britain
May 24 – June 5, 2023 (11 nights/13 days)
Day 1 Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Depart via scheduled air service to London, England
Day 2 Thursday, May 25 London / Windsor (D)
Arrive in London
Meet your MCI Tour Manager OR English Guide, who will assist the group
to awaiting chartered motorcoach
Excursion to Windsor for a tour of Windsor Castle, built 900 years ago by
William the Conqueror to guard the western approach to London. Today, it
is England’s largest castle and also the largest inhabited stronghold in the
world. Highlights of the visit will be St. George’s Chapel and, subject to royal
commitments, the State Apartments
Late afternoon hotel check-in
Welcome Dinner included, and overnight in London
Day 3 Friday, May 26 Stonehenge / Salisbury (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Morning visit to Hampton Court Palace
Lunch, on own
Excursion to Salisbury. Visit (entrance included) the Cathedral, and also view
the famous Magna Carta
Visit and tour of Stonehenge, located around 30 minutes north of Salisbury
on the beautiful Salisbury Plain. It is Europe’s most famous prehistoric
monument and you can sense the mystery that shrouds the ancient stones
that were constructed over 5,000 years ago
Dinner included, and overnight in Salisbury
Day 4 Saturday, May 27 Winchester / Portsmouth (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Morning transfer to Portsmouth via Winchester
Stop in Winchester for a visit to the Cathedral, followed by time at leisure
for shopping and sightseeing. Winchester is famous for its medieval
Winchester Cathedral, with its 17th-century Morley Library, the Winchester
Bible and a Norman crypt. Nearby are the ruins of Wolvesey Castle. The
Great Hall of Winchester Castle houses the medieval round table linked to
King Arthur
Lunch, on own
Continue to Portsmouth Potential rehearsal tbd
Dinner included, and overnight
Portsmouth is an important port city and naval base on England’s south coast. It’s known for its
maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Dockyard is home to the interactive
National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in
the Battle of Trafalgar and HMSD Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved
in the dockyard museum
Day 5 Sunday, May 28 Portsmouth (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning Service Attendance*
Lunch, on own
Afternoon time at leisure -- Rehearsal schedule tbd
Attend Evensong Performance*
Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 6 Monday, May 29 Portsmouth (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning Rehearsal*
Lunch, on own
Afternoon at leisure for personal shopping and sightseeing
Evensong
Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 7 Tuesday, May 30 Oxford / Portsmouth (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Take a visit to Christ Church College. With its compelling combination of
majestic architecture, literary heritage and double identity as (parts of) Harry
Potter’s Hogwarts, Christ Church attracts tourists galore. Among Oxford’s
largest colleges – the largest if you include its meadow – and proud possessor
of its most impressive quad, plus a superb art gallery and even a cathedral, it
was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey. It became home to Lewis Carroll,
whose excursions with the dean’s daughter gave us Alice in Wonderland.
Also visit the Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History
Lunch, on own
Return to Portsmouth
Evensong
Dinner on own, and overnight
The famous university city of Oxford is found North West of London, on the north bank of the
River Thames. Oxford University is the oldest in England, dating from around 1200. The city
itself was developed in Saxon times around the 8th century nunnery, now Christ Church, and still
maintains its original street plan and parts of its city walls
Day 8 Wednesday, May 31 London / Portsmouth (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning panoramic and walking tour of London includes the residential and
shopping districts of Kensington and Knightsbridge. Pass Westminster
Abbey, where most English Kings and Queens have been crowned since
1066, and where many are buried. See Whitehall and Trafalgar Square with
Nelson's Column, pass Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to
Buckingham Palace. Continue along Fleet Street to St. Paul's Cathedral, and
also see the 900-year-old Tower of London, whose construction was initiated
by William the Conqueror
Lunch, on own
Return to Portsmouth
Evensong
Dinner included, and overnight
Established 1,250 years ago, London became an important Roman city. It was resettled by the
Saxons in the fifth century, after the end of the Roman occupation. London has been scourged by
the plague (1665) and was almost entirely destroyed by the Great Fire (1666). World War II's
"Blitzkrieg" tore up the city considerably. She stands today as a monument to perseverance, culture,
excitement, history, and greatness
Day 9 Thursday, June 1 Isle of Wight / Portsmouth (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion via ferry to the Isle of Wight for a tour of the Island, followed by
some time at leisure. The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of
England, known for its beaches and seafront promenades, such as sandy
Shanklin Beach and south-facing Ventnor Beach. Dinosaur remains, fossils,
ruins of a splendid Roman villa, white chalk rocks, and charming villages are
among sites we explore on this full-day island visit. Most importantly, we
visit Osborne House, built by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, which was
a favorite residence for her for the remainder of her life
Lunch, on own
Return to Portsmouth
Evensong
Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 10 Friday, June 2 Portsmouth (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure in Portsmouth
Lunch, on own
Evensong
Dinner included, and overnight
Day 11 Saturday, June 3 Chichester / Portsmouth (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
During a morning excursion to Chichester, a famous cathedral city in West
Sussex, England, we visit the Cathedral, the famous City Centre, the City
Walls, and Market Cross. An important settlement from Roman times, it
was also a major center in Anglo-Saxon times. Following lunch, we return
to Portsmouth
Lunch, on own
Return to Portsmouth
Evensong
Dinner on own, and overnight
Day 12 Sunday, June 4 London (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Transfer to London
Participation in Sunday Morning Church Service*
Lunch, on own
Take a guided cruise on the River Thames. View all the most famous sights
of London while learning rich historical facts about the city and the River
Evensong at Southwark Cathedral in London*
Farewell Dinner included, and overnight
Day 13 Monday, June 5 Depart for home (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Transfer to the London Airport for return flight home
*Subject to confirmation
This is a very flexible itinerary. Except for confirmed appointments and performances, the places of
interest and the sequence of sightseeing might be changed if necessary or desirable. In the event of an
unavoidable conflict in the performance and the sightseeing schedule, the concert schedule will prevail,
and it may be necessary to exclude some sightseeing activities.
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RESIDENCY IN GREAT BRITAIN
MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
DAYSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR
With Round-trip Airfare from: 45-47 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ Paying Paying Paying Paying Paying Paying
TOUR
(11 nights/13 days) $4,277 $4,362 $4,381 $4,484 $4,592 $4,810
LONDON, SALISBURY, PORTSMOUTH
Land Only (self-arranged air) $2,626 $2,712 $2,730 $2,834 $2,941 $3,159
*Travel season dates are generally as follows: Low (23-Dec – 22-Mar, 2-Apr – 10-May, 10-Sep – 13-Dec); Shoulder (23-Mar – 31-Mar); High
(11-May – 9-Sep, 14-Dec – 22-Dec); Travel seasons are subject to change without notice from the airline.
This offer is based on known 2022 rates and seasons and is subject to change when 2023 rates and seasons
are known. Please estimate a 3-5% increase for 2023.
All prices are per person and are based on the number of paying participants in each 49-passenger
motorcoach staying in double occupancy. Airline surcharges for weekend (Fri, Sat, or Sun) and holiday travel may apply.
The costs vary, depending upon the total number of paying participants sharing certain fixed overhead costs which
include chartered motorcoach, Tour Manager, guides, concert costs, etc. Please consult the Cost Inclusions (located on the following
page).
These costs are based on having MCI handle the accounting and payment processing for each individual on tour. All
tour prices quoted for transportation and land arrangements herein are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) in
effect at the date of this offer and are subject to change. Adjustments may be made if the exchange rate varies more than 5%.
RESIDENCY IN GREAT BRITAIN
MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Cost Estimates
DAYSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR
COST INCLUSIONS
➢ AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Round-trip transportation by scheduled airline carrier. Air fares are subject to change
pending space availability at the time of group booking.
• Includes up to $650 for U.S. Government airline taxes, fees, and estimated fuel surcharge.
➢ COACH TRANSPORTATION: Local modern deluxe motorcoach transportation within Europe upon arrival and
available as indicated in the itinerary. Days 5, 6 and 10 do not have included coach service.
• Wi-Fi access provided on coach.
➢ INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT TRANSPORATION: Additional instruments and/or equipment will be
transported in the storage area underneath the motorcoach.
➢ ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel accommodations in superior tourist-class (3-star) hotels chosen for location, reputation,
cleanliness, and service. The price is based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities. All hotels mentioned in
this quote are used as reference only and are subject to availability at group rates at the time of booking. This offer is based
on staying at the following accommodations, or similar:
London: Jury's Inn Croydon Salisbury: Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge Portsmouth: Holiday Inn Portsmouth
➢ MEALS: Meals as noted in the Tour itinerary.
➢ ENTRANCE FEES: The following Entrance fees are included:
• Windsor Castle, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Winchester Cathedral, Christ Church College, Oxford Methodism
Centre, Chichester Cathedral
➢ TOUR ITINERARIES: Electronic versions of the tour itinerary are available listing hotel addresses, telephone and
websites.
➢ TOUR MANAGEMENT: One full-time, Tour Manager will be on each motorcoach through the entire tour. MCI’s
European office staff is easily available 24 hours daily (even on weekends) to render assistance whenever needed.
➢ EXCURSIONS: Conducted by licensed, professional guides as outlined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary.
➢ GRATUITIES: Tips to hotel personnel (including meals) are included. Tips to tour manager(s), licensed guides, and
motorcoach driver(s) are not included.
➢ EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
• 1 Flight bag • 2 Luggage tags • 1 Souvenir T-shirt
➢ TRAVEL NOTES: Pre-departure Travel Notes are available to each participant containing useful information about travel
preparation, destination information, useful packing and cultural conditioning suggestions.
➢ INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTING: MCI will handle the accounting and payment processing for each individual on tour.
➢ LIABILITY INSURANCE: $3M MCI Tour Liability Insurance coverage.
➢ TRAVEL INSURANCE: Individual insurance coverage is included in all MCI programs with MCI arranged airline
transportation.
Summary of coverage:
• $10,000 – Travel Accident • $1,000 – Medical Expense
• $300 – Baggage Coverage • $600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay
COST EXCLUSIONS
➢ Single Supplement: $622
➢ Travel Visa for non-U.S. passport holders.
➢ Concert Arrangements.
➢ Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s).
➢ Instrument / equipment rental & cartage, if needed.
➢ Concert programs, if needed.
➢ Transportation to and from the Phoenix airport.
➢ Drinks at dinners.
➢ Meals not mentioned in the Tour itinerary.
➢ Airline luggage fees, if applicable.
➢ Difference between current and actual costs for the airline taxes and the estimated fuel surcharge, if applicable.
DAYSPRING UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH CHOIR
Residency in GREAT BRITAIN
May 24 - June 5, 2023 (11 nights/13 days)
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45-47 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24
With Round-trip Airfare from: Airfare
Paying Paying Paying Paying Paying Paying
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, AZ Season*
TOUR
(11 nights/13 days) High $4,277 $4,362 $4,381 $4,484 $4,592 $4,810
LONDON, SALISBURY, PORTSMOUTH
Land Only (self-arranged air) $2,626 $2,712 $2,730 $2,834 $2,941 $3,159
*To register and travel as Land Only, please contact Group Leader for documentation
Single Occupancy (fee of $622 pp)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$200 per person (non-refundable) .................... Due: November 15, 2021
$1,000 per person ................................................. Due: February 15, 2022
$1,500 per person ................................................. Due: September 15, 2022
$1,500 per person ................................................. Due: November 15, 2022
Final Payment (remaining balance) Due: February 15, 2023
CANCELLATION SCHEDULE
$200 per person (non-refundable) ..................... Penalty Begins: November 15, 2021
10% per person, of total tour costs ................... Penalty Begins: March 15, 2022
25% per person, of total tour costs ................... Penalty Begins: October 15, 2022
50% per person, of total tour costs ................... Penalty Begins: December 15, 2022
100% per person, of total tour costs ................. Penalty Begins: February 20, 2023
Amount penalized is % of the total tour cost, not % of what has already been paid.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Online Payment (American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover):
Check: Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Personal Check or Bank issued “Bill Pay”
Please make all checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders payable to Music Celebrations International. Please notate
Dayspring United Methodist Church Choir on your payment. Checks should be mailed attention to:
Music Celebrations International 1440 South Priest Drive Suite 102 Tempe, AZ 85281
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Travel
Insurance
Through the insurance company TripMate, MCI has several travel insurance policies available to purchase. These
policies help protect you from situations such as Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Travel Delay, a Coronavirus-related
Quarantine, or Emergency Medical Expenses. Music Celebrations International provides applications for travel insur-
ance to all tour directors or tour coordinators to distribute to individual participants.
WHAT TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERS
• Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance provides coverage for cancellation or interruption of your trip due
to reasons such as injury, illness or death suffered by the insured or a member of the insured’s immediate family.
Because most airline tickets issued for group travel are nonrefundable, purchasing travel insurance to protect
oneself against unforeseeable events that may impact your travel plans is highly recommended.
• Emergency Medical Insurance will cover reasonable medical costs if you require emergency medical treatment
while on your trip. Check your current health insurance to see if it covers international travel. Many European
countries will provide emergency medical services.
• Baggage Insurance provides coverage for loss, damage or theft of baggage and personal belongings. Check to
see if you are covered for baggage loss under your homeowner’s policy.
• CFAR/Cancel For Any Reason gives travelers the option to cancel their tour for any reason up to 48 hours
prior to departure and receive 75% of the nonrefundable costs back. CFAR coverage is only offered in the Pre-
mier Plan Upgrade, and is not available to residents of the state of New York.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE?
MCI includes liability for all tour packages, and standard travel insurance is included for all groups traveling by air.
• Liability Insurance (Included in all Tour Packages)
$3,000,000 MCI Tour Liability Insurance Coverage
• Standard Individual Travel Insurance (Included in All Tours Traveling by Air)
$10,000 – Travel Accident
$300 – Baggage Coverage
$1,000 – Medical Expense
$600 – Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay
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WHAT THE PREMIERE PLAN UPGRADE OFFERS YOU
Premier Travel Insurance Options are available to purchase and include:
• Increased Travel Delay benefit of $200 per day, $2,800 total. Should you need to quarantine while on tour, this
benefit will apply
• Up to $25,000 of coverage for accidents or medical expenses
• Trip Cancellation/Interruption coverage up to the insured trip cost
• Up to $1,500 of coverage for lost baggage
• Up to $250 of coverage for a baggage delay of 24 hours or more
INCLUDED STANDARD PLAN VS. PREMIERE PLAN UPGRADE
Included Standard
Premier Plan Up- Premier Plan
Plan
Insurance Benefits grade Upgrade
for Groups
with CFAR WITHOUT CFAR
Traveling by Air
Trip Cancellation $600 Insured Trip Cost Insured Trip Cost
Trip Interruption $600 Insured Trip Cost Insured Trip Cost
Missed Connection $600 $750 $750
$150 Per Day, $200 Per Day, $200 Per Day,
Travel Delay of 12 Hours of More
$600 Total $2,800 Total $2,800 Total
*75% of the
*Cancel for Any Reason Benefit Not Included Non-Refundable *NOT AVAILABLE
Trip Cost
Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation
$1,000 $25,000 $25,000
-Accident & Sickness Medical Expense
-Emergency Medical Evacuation, Medical
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Repatriation & Return of Remains
Accidental Death & Dismemberment $10,000 $25,000 $25,000
Baggage and Personal Effects $300 $1,500 $1,500
Baggage Delay (24 Hours or More) Not Included $250 $250
INSURANCE FAQ
What is CFAR? What does CFAR cover?
CFAR stands for “cancel for any reason.” With CFAR you can cancel for any reason that is not covered by insurance
by filing a claim to receive 75% of your nonrecoverable investment. Your cancellation must be received by our office
in writing up to 2 days prior to the tour’s departure date.
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INSURANCE FAQ CONT. What happens if I need to quarantine on tour? Our premier upgraded insurance includes a high amount of Travel Delay coverage. If you contract the Coronavirus and need to be quarantined, you can receive a Travel Delay benefit of up to $2,800 total ($200/day). Is there a deadline for purchasing the premier plan upgrade insurance? Groups can purchase insurance up until 60 days prior to departure (all payments and documents need to be received by MCI no later than 60 days prior to departure). Will a cancellation be covered by the Standard Coverage if I have to cancel prior to departure? Only if you are canceling for a covered reason as outlined in the insurance policy. The Standard Plan has a very limited amount of coverage ($600 of the tour cost). Purchasing the Premier Plan Upgrade with “Cancel for Any Reason” (CFAR) is the best way to protect your investment if you are concerned about a Covid-related cancellation. Is CFAR/Cancel For Any Reason available to tour members from all 50 states? Tour members from all US states, except New York, are eligible to file a claim under CFAR/Cancel For Any Reason. I am a resident of the state of New York: is it worth it to buy upgraded insurance if I cannot get CFAR/ Cancel For Any Reason coverage? Yes, it is worth it to buy the upgraded insurance. Even without CFAR/Cancel For Any Reason coverage, you will still be eligible for the $200 a day/$2800 total Travel Delay benefit in case of a Coronavirus quarantine, as well as multiple other benefits. If I live in any state (other than New York), do I have a choice as to whether I buy upgraded insurance with CFAR or without CFAR? Yes, you have a choice to either buy the upgraded insurance with CFAR or without CFAR. MCI highly recom- mends all eligible tour members to buy the upgraded insurance with the CFAR coverage. Here’s a hypothetical scenario of what may happen if your tour gets canceled due to a pandemic: Let’s say your tour cost is $4,000, and weeks (or days) prior to departure, the tour is canceled. After working with vendors and partners, MCI is able to secure an 80% refund (20% nonrecoverable). You would get a refund of $3,200 from MCI. If you have purchased the premier plan upgraded insurance, you can then file a claim with Trip- Mate to receive 75% of the $800 that was nonrecoverable. Out of that $800, you would get $600 refunded from TripMate. Of the entire investment, the total loss is $200 plus the cost of the insurance premium. What if an individual decides not to travel, but the group is moving forward? If an individual decides not to travel but the group is moving ahead, you will follow our cancellation penalty struc- ture for your group. Whatever the non-recoverable amount adds up to is what you would file a claim for with TripMate, provided you have purchased the upgraded insurance with CFAR/Cancel For Any Reason coverage. You would receive 75% back of the non-recoverable amount from TripMate. Where can I go for questions about insurance? MCI can help with some insurance questions. However, if you have very specific questions, you can reach out to our travel insurance provider, TripMate. TripMate 1-833-297-2255 | 1-800-888-7292 Music Celebrations International Call 1-800-395-2036 to contact your representative at MCI TRIPMATE: MUSIC CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL: 1-833-297-2255 | 1-800-888-7292 1-800-395-2036
HOW DO I CALCULATE MY PREMIUM? (STANDARD INCLUDED)
To calculate your premium, take your total trip cost minus $600 and find the range on the grid below.
Premier Plan Costs (#UF3700)
Trip Cost With Cancel for Any Reason* Without Cancel for Any Reason
Up to $250 $38 $24
$251 - $500 $44 $28
$501 - $750 $71 $45
$751 - $1,000 $85 $54
$1,001 - $1,500 $115 $73
$1,501 - $2,000 $137 $86
$2,001 - $2,500 $190 $120
$2,501 - $3,000 $212 $134
$3,001 - $4,000 $244 $154
$4,001 - $5,000 $330 $208
$5,001 - $6,000 $374 $236
$6,001 - $7,500 $439 $278
$7,501 - $9,000 $508 $321
$9,001 - $10,000 $586 $370
* Not available to residents of the State of New York.
$600
Remaining Balance that
Total Tour Package Cost (value of the included
Needs to be Insured
standard plan)
Example: Your total tour package costs are $4000. $4000 - $600 = $3400. You would pay the Premier Plan Up-
grade premium that insures the remaining $3400, which would be $244 with CFAR or $154 without CFAR.
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