Our Delegation

In addition to our delegation, we will be joined by three others:

Mr. Keith Bullion and his delegation of 7 from Illinois (4 girls and 3 boys)

Mr. Kasim Gonzalez and his delegation of 9 from New Jersey (6 girls and 3 boys)

Ms. Angela Scolaro and her delegation of 9 from New York (6 girls and 3 boys) - Angela's delegation will join us at JFK!

Recommended Reading

Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned Country

If you haven't read Bryson, you should! Perhaps a good choice for the plane.

The perpetually hilarious Bill Bryson travels to Australia in his latest adventure, where he should feel right at home among the eccentric locals. Crocodiles, insects, giant worms, and venomous jellyfish are just the beginning of Bryson's problems as he navigates the beaches and deserts of this immense, sunbaked country. Arriving just in time for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, In a Sunburned Country is comic travel writing at its best.

Where in the World?

Reminders

We will meet inside the American Airlines terminal at JFK Airport at 11:30 AM on Thursday, July 12. Please be prompt. I'll be wearing a navy blue PTP polo.

Your suitcase should weigh no more than 45 pounds and measure no more than 54 inches (L+W+H).

Your carry-on bag should weigh 11 pounds or less and measure no more than 39 inches (L+W+H).


You should pack a copy of your passport photo page and a copy of the signed waivers.

Consider using a travel wallet that will keep all of your documents and currency in one place and organized.

Follow the dress code when packing. Think conservative.
Remember to pack light but smart.

Follow packing guidelines for prescription medicines.

$100 New Zealand and $100 Australian is recommended.

Pack a warm jacket, wind/waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, warm socks, sunscreen, water/reef shoes and sarong, if you have one. You may want to pack an extra towel, but it's not required. Also, if you own your own snorkel gear, you have the option of bringing it.

You may also want to bring an underwater camera and small duffel bag for Barefoot Beach because we will not bring our large bag.

Also, consider bringing a water bottle, sun hat and sunglasses with strap.

Make sure all shoes are broken-in.