Introduction

Everyone needs a vacation at some time. Teenagers often have big dreams of leaving their
hometowns and schools far behind. For this project, you will have the opportunity to do just
that. You will research a vacation destination anywhere in the world and what it takes to get
from here to there. Each student will have a budget of $2,500 to pay for transportation,
sightseeing, souvenir shopping, lodging, etc. Students may complete the project on their
own or in pairs.

After the destination has been chosen and approved, the research begins. You should find
the required information and complete the worksheet provided to document the research
process. You must remember to cite all sources in a bibliography at the end of the project.

For this project, you will document the results of your researching efforts by creating a digital,
multimedia travel presentation using PowerPoint or

TASK: You have the opportunity to plan a vacation with a budget of $2,500. You will
research a vacation destination anywhere in the world and what it takes to get from
here to there. You will use the researched information to give a presentation to the
class.

Important Questions to think about and information about Budgeting:

a. If you could go anywhere States on vacation, where would you go?
You will be planning a vacation on a budget of $2,500 (per person). They can do it singly or
in pairs. If in a group of two, add the allotted $2,500 for each student together for a total of
$5,000 to plan the vacation. Each student or group of students must determine a
destination to which they would like to travel.
b. Students can choose anywhere and the length of the vacation (keeping within the
budget).
c. Students will present their planned vacation to the class with a prezi presentation or
Powerpoint.
d. The websites listed are suggestions only. Other sites may be used.
e. Tell the students they will be creating a PowerPoint presentation based on the
vacation research to present to the class.
a. Students will use the Student Information Sheet Planning a Vacation handout
guide for the required elements of the presentation.
F. Be sure to include the qualities of a good Power Point presentation including:
Limiting text.
Choosing text for its readability and size.
Maintaining a consistent, non-distracting background.
Limiting sounds.
Resisting the temptation to reduce type sizes to make things fit.
Keeping text parallel.
Using bullets with caution.
Being consistent.
Running spell check.
Rehearsing timing and transitions.
Being cautious in the use of sounds. They, too, should be carefully rehearsed.
G. Each slide must:
Be attractively presented.
Contain a combination of text and graphics.
 -Have a background or border.

IMPORTANT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Students will be expected to share the finished presentation with the class.
Presentation elements include:
a. Durationfive-seven minutes.
b. Number of slidesvaries from 16 and 22.
c. Slide order--with the exception of the introduction, conclusion, and sources,
slides/pages may be arranged in an order different from the outline.
d. Presentation lengthif the vacation is planned for more than one person, the
whole group must give the presentation in the same amount of time (5-7 minutes).
If working in pairs. The 5-7 minutes must be split up evenly among the group members.

Materials

(1) The Vacation of a Lifetime worksheet Vacation (2) Planning Presentation Rubric
(3)Student Information Sheet Planning a Vacation (4) Computers with internet access and
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 ll in the chart according to the transportation option (24 points):

2. Choose and record the mode of transportation you will use to travel round trip to the
vacation destination, figure the total cost and explain why (4 points).

Food
1. How much do you have budgeted for food for each day (per person) (1 point)? $200/person

2. Fill in the chart with the specific information about restaurants while on vacation (18 points).

3. Average the price range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the chart (3 points).

4. Choose one restaurant, plan an evening meal, and calculate the total cost. Include all food
(appetizers, entres, desserts, and drinks), tips, and applicable tax (5 points). (Check to see if
there is a continental breakfast at your hotel or any vouchers included in your deal)
 Breakfast Dinner
Name of Lunch Price Additional
Price Price Source
Restaurant Range Information
Range Range
1. La Flauteria de CAD $20- CAD $20- CAD $20- Trip Advisor
cancun $30 $50 $60

2. Tacun Mexican CAD $15- CAD $25- CAD $30 - Trip Advisor
Restaurant $30 $50 50

3. Ramen Hiroya CAD $7- CAD $7- CAD $7- Trip Advisor
$20 $20 $20

Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

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Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source
Amenities Night Taxes & Cost
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1.Grand City Cancun Free $63 $$7.56 $70.56 Trip 1.
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2. Which lodging did you choose (1 point)? Grand City Hotel

3. Why did you choose it (2 points)? It was a cheaper option compared to the other choices

4. What was the total cost (1 point)? $423.36

Transportation During Vacation

1. Fill in the chart with transportation options for during the vacation (24 points):

2. Car rental, Shuttle, Busses

3. Which option(s) seem useable (2 points)? The car rental

4. Give an estimate the total cost for all chosen options (1 point). Car: $26.95, Shuttle: $12, Bus
$3
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Rating excellent use font, color, color,
of font, color, graphics, graphics,
graphics, effects, etc. effects, etc.
effects, etc. but but these
to enhance occasionally distract from
the these detract the
presentation. from the presentation
presentation content.
content.
Mechanics No Three or fewer More than 3
misspellings misspellings three errors in
or and/or spelling or
grammatical mechanical grammar.
errors. errors.
Organization Introduction One of the All of the 3
is first, previous previous
conclusion elements is elements are
and sources missing or missing
are last, and content and/or
content is organization organization
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organized flawed.
with
headings or
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Requirements All Missing 1-2 Missing more 3
requirements required than 2
are met with elements or required
detailed information is elements
information. minimally and/or the
detailed. information is
not detailed.
Interesting,
Oral Delivery not Delivery not 3
well-
Presentation rehearsed smooth or not smooth and
with smooth able to hold audience
delivery that attention most attention lost.
holds of the time.
audience
attention.
Total Points Earned
Itinerary (Outline what you would do each day and how much it would cost)
1. Fill in the chart with possible activities for the vacation (20 points):

1. Swimming With Whales/ $167 a person/ Swim with whales using scuba gear

2. Off road zipline adventure into underground lagoon/ $95 a person/ First take ATV to a zipline station, take
the zipline in front of the underground lagoon and take a tour of the lagoon

3. Exotic car driving/ $75 for both/ Drive a Lotus Elise for 5 laps around a track

4. Visiting Beaches/ No cost/ Just have a nice beach day swimming and tanning

2. Which activities would you choose and how much would the total cost be (3 points)?
All of them and the total cost comes to $661.88

Conclusion
1. Total cost of trip (1 point): (Transportation to/from, transportation during, activities, food, +
$150.00 for souvenirs) $3702.83

2. Did you stay within the budget? What was the dollar difference (2 points)? Yes and the
difference was $1297.17

3. If you under-budgeted, what will happen with the extra money (2 points)? We will put it back
into our savings for our next vacation and use it in case of medical emergencies on the trip.

4. If you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make (2 points)? We did not over budget

5. After researching the vacation destination, would you still like to go there? Why or why not
(2 points)? Yes because it is a very beautiful place and it did not cost as much as we expected

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 Vacation Planning Presentation Rubric
Name: Date:

Directions:
Task: Students will prepare and present a slide show presentation 5 7 minutes long based
upon the Planning a Vacation Worksheet with 16 to 22 slides. Slide order may vary except the
introduction must be first and the conclusion and sources last.
Grading will be based upon the following rubric.
Exemplary - Satisfactory - 2 Unsatisfactory Ratin Weight Score
3 -1 g
Presentation Makes Makes use of Use of font, 3
excellent use font, color, color,
of font, color, graphics, graphics,
graphics, effects, etc. effects, etc.
effects, etc. but but these
to enhance occasionally distract from
the these detract the
presentation. from the presentation
presentation content.
content.
Mechanics No Three or fewer More than 3
misspellings misspellings three errors in
or and/or spelling or
grammatical mechanical grammar.
errors. errors.
Organization Introduction One of the All of the 3
is first, previous previous
conclusion elements is elements are
and sources missing or missing
are last, and content and/or
content is organization organization
well- appears is no present.
organized flawed.
with
headings or
bulleted lists.
Requirements All Missing 1-2 Missing more 3
requirements required than 2
are met with elements or required
detailed information is elements
information. minimally and/or the
detailed. information is
not detailed.
Interesting,
Oral Delivery not Delivery not 3
well-
Presentation rehearsed smooth or not smooth and
with smooth able to hold audience
delivery that attention most attention lost.
holds of the time.
audience
 Student Information Sheet: Planning a
Vacation (What should be on each slide)
Directions: The following is a list of required elements for the vacation to anywhere in the
United States to be included in the presentation. The Web sites are suggestions. Other sites
may be used.

Slide 1: Introduction: Who are you? Where are you going? Why did you choose this
destination?

Slide 2: Distance: Record the total number of miles traveled (round trip). www.mapquest.com

Slide 3: When: Record the dates for your trip (length of trip).

Slide 4: Weather: Research and record the weather typically found at your destination, so that
you can pack accordingly. www.weather.com

Slides 5-7: Transportation: Research the price of traveling via different modes: Airplane
www.travelocity.com (or the airline of your choice) Bus www.greyhound.com Train
www.amtrack.com Vehicle. Choose one mode, explain why, and figure out the total
cost. *Remember to include the price of gas to get you to the nearest airport, bus,
or train station. Use an average gasoline price of $2.53 and 25 mpg.

Slides 8-9: Food: Research the restaurants available at your destination. Specify how much
you plan to budget each day for meals. List three restaurants available and the
general price range for a meal. Choose one of the restaurants and calculate the
price of one evening meal including food, drink, tip, and applicable tax. *When
thinking about how much money to budget for meals each day, consider:
o Are any meals included with lodging (continental breakfast, meal vouchers, etc.)?
o Will you be buying groceries and cooking your own dinner if staying at a condo?
o What price range of meals are you budgeting for ($5-10, $10-15, $15+)?
o Dinner is usually the most expensive meal, breakfast the cheapest, and lunch in the
middle price range.
o Are you eating at sit-down restaurants, cafs, or fast-food restaurants?

Slides 10-11: Lodging: Research and record three hotels, motels, or inns at which you could
stay. Include name, location, special amenities, and price per night including
tax. Choose one place, explain why, and figure the total cost.
Slide 12: Transportation During Vacation: How will you travel from site to site? Research and
record the options and prices. State which options you will use and estimate the total cost.

Slides 13-17 Itinerary: How will you spend the 24 hours in each day? Include sightseeing,
events, shopping, etc. Estimate a minimum of $150 for souvenirs. Describe what
you purchased, where you visited, etc.
Slide 18: Conclusion: Record the total cost of your trip. Did you stay within the budget? If
you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make? After researching the
vacation destination, would you still like to go there? Why or why not?

Slides 19-20: Cite the sources.