This is a brief look at what our in-class portion of the course entails. This curriculum is delivered through eight three hour courses. As Becky is a newly minted teacher we do our best to use the latest and greatest teaching methods.

Section 1:  Intro to Travel and to this Course

    * Why we travel and who we are
    * Types of travel/travelers
    * Course and trip overview

Section 2:  Planning and Booking a trip

    * Choosing a destination
    * Resources
    * Setting a budget
    * Time frame (when to go)
    * Flights
          o best time to book
          o finding flights
                - websites
                - hub cities/departure cities
                - points/rewards flights
          o comparing flights
          o tricks of the trade
    * Accommodations
          o types of accommodations
          o value accommodation
          o knowing what you are getting yourself into
          o finding accommodation
          o booking accommodation
    * Transportation
          o public, private, domestic flights, taxis, discount airlines
    * Money
    * Activities
    * Making an Itinerary

Section 3:  Getting Ready/Preparing to leave

    * Documentation
          o Visas, passports, what to take with you/what to leave home
    * Dealing with home (pets, bills, contact)
    * Health
    * Safety
    * Packing

Section 4:  Remembering your trip

    * Photography
    * Blurb
    * Blogging