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 presentation
program
 The Vacation of a Lifetime (Planning
sheet: required to be completed
as part of the project, use for gathering research)
Total&Points
Name Carmen Teal Earned Date May 3/17
Total Points
157
Possible

Directions: Answer the following questions based upon the research for the vacation. Remember to
stay within your budget of $2,500 or $5,000.

1 Vacation destination (1 point): Carlsbad, California

2 Why are you traveling to this place (2 points)? We want a place where we can go to the beach, and still
go shoping/sightseeing. As well, Carmen has an apartment by the beach that her parents will let us
use.

3 Number of people vacation is planned for (1 point): 2

4. Budget amount (1 point): $5000, $3660 USD

Dates
5. Dates for the trip (1 point): June 5-9

6. How many days and nights (1 point)?4 nights, 5 days

Weather
Characteristics of typical weather (3 points): the average temperature is between 19-25 C, and is hot with an
occasional cool breeze

Source (1 point): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_San_Diego

For the climate you are vacationing to, what 3 specific items will you need to pack (3 points)?
Sunscreen, a hoodie for any chilly evenings, and a bathing suit.

Do you already own these items? If not, estimate how much this will cost to be figured into the budget (2
points).
Yes, we already own these items.

Distance (From your home, to the airport, to the destination) Use mapquest.com
1. Number of miles (round trip) (1 point):
2826 mi
2. Source (1 point): Mapquest
 Transportation
1. Fill in the chart according to the transportation option (24 points):

Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to Dates/Times Convenient Total Cost Source
ticket/rental get to (yes or no)
nearest
station
Airplane $58 to SD $0 June 5- Yes $116 Allegiant
$79 to 6:15pm Yes $158 Allegiant
Bellingham June 9-9:35pm
Rental Car 19.52/per day $0 June 5th June Yes $137.88 Fox Rent-A-Car
9th

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). We will use a rental car from Fox Rent-A-Car Company
because sometimes theyre so cheap you can get a car for $7 a day! The total cost for 5 days would be
$137.88, but if we keep checking every day we can cancel our reservation and reserve a different car.
Wed spend $735 on gas.

Food
1. How much do you have budgeted for food for each day (per person) (1 point)?
$100

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)

The total would be $85 for the both of us at Paon Carlsbad

Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to get to Dates/Times Convenient Total Cost Source
ticket/rental nearest (yes or no)
station
Airplane $58 to SD $0 June 5- Yes $116 Allegiant
$79 to 6:15pm Yes $158 Allegiant
Vehicle Bellingham
19.52/per $0 June 9-9:35pm
th
June 5 June Yes $137.88 Fox Rent-A-
 Name of Breakfast Lunch Dinner Source
Restauran
t
Pipes $14.75 $13.25 $16 http://www.pipescafe.com/menu.html
Cafe
Landini's N/A $22.0 $21.35 http://www.landinispizzeria.com/text-
Pizzeria 0 menu/pasta/
Georges N/A $75 $80 http://www.georgesatthecove.com/californi
at the a-modern
Cove -
California
Modern

Lodging (hotel, condo)

1. Fill in the chart with possible lodging options (21 points):

Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to get to Dates/Times Convenient Total Cost Source
ticket/rental nearest (yes or no)
station
Airplane $58 to SD $0 June 5- Yes $116 Allegiant
$79 to 6:15pm Yes $158 Allegiant
Bellingham June 9-9:35pm
2. Which lodging did you choose (1 point)?
Weve chosen to stay at an apartment Carmens family bought in Carlsbad Village.

3. Why did you choose it (2 points)?

Because it would be cheaper and is a short drive to San Diego. It is also right by the village and beach so its a
perfect 5 minute walk to the beach, or a 2 minute walk to the village.
4. What was the total cost (1 point)?
$0
Transportation During Vacation
1. Fill in the chart with transportation options for during the vacation (24 points):

2. Which option(s) seem useable (2 points)?

The train (Coaster) is a 5 minute walk from the apartment we are staying in. Also, we have rented a car.
3. Give an estimate the total cost for all chosen options (1 point).

Without the coaster it would be $411.88.

 Total Points Earned
Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to get Dates/Times Conve Total Cost Source
ticket/rental to nearest nient
station (yes or
Airplane $58 to SD $0 June 5- Yes $116 Allegiant
$79 to 6:15pm Yes (158.82CDN) Allegiant
Bellingham June 9-9:35pm $158
Train Between $4- 0$ Everyday Yes (217.45CDN)
Varies Coaster
(Coaster) 11 5am-1pm
Vehicle 19.52/per 0$ June 5th June Yes $137.88 Fox Rent-A-
day 9th ($200CDN) Car

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):

DAY WHERE PRICE/per person

San Diego Zoo $104
Tuesday
Beaches $0
Wednesday
SeaWorld $90
Thursday
Fashion Valley Shopping $300
Friday Carlsbad Outlets

2. Which activities would you choose and how much would the total cost be (3 points)?
Wed choose two days of theme parks and two days of just chatting and relaxing. On Wednesday, wed go to the
beaches because wed be tired from all the walking on Tuesday at the zoo. Then, wed go to SeaWorld, and
shop on Friday because we would go to the airport and not have to deal with having all these shopping bags
around our apartment.

Conclusion
1. Total cost of trip (1 point): (Transportation to/from, transportation during, activities, food, +$150.00 for
souvenirs)
Food: $500 (684.58CDN)
Transportation: 761.88 ($250 gas) (1000.21CDN)
Shopping: $600 ($300/each) (821.49CDN)
Attractions: $388 (531.23CDN)
Souvenirs: $150 (205.37CDN)

Total: $1,939.88 USD

Total: $3,242.88 CDN

2. Did you stay within the budget? What was the dollar difference (2 points)?
Yes. $1720.12 USD (out of $3600)
Yes. $1757.12 CDN (out of $5000)
 3. If you under-budgeted, what will happen with the extra money (2 points)?

We underbudgeted, so wed go out for a nice dinner, maybe take a surfing lesson class, or do a bit of extra
shopping. Maybe even stay another night/day if we could.

4. If you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make (2 points)?

We didnt thankfully.

5. After researching the vacation destination, would you still like to go there? Why or why not (2 points)?

Yes we would love to! Its affordable, hot, and has tons of things to do! Its a very realistic vacation were
actually thinking about doing.
 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.

Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to get to Dates/Times Convenient Total Cost Source
ticket/rental nearest (yes or no)
station
Airplane

Bus

Train

Vehicle

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

Name of Restaurant Source
Price Range Range Range Information
1.

2.

3.

Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

Amenities Night Taxes & Cost
Fees
1.

2.

3.

Other Fees?
Accessibilit (Tips for Total Estimated
Options Price Source
yy people, taxes, Cost
etc.)
1.
 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.