Introduction

Bon Voyage!!

Introduction=
All aboard! We're = setting sail on an adventure that will take us to exotic vacation destinations. Alo= ng the way, you'll act as a travel agent for one of three different families, gathering data about the cost of different cruise packages, working to meet their vacation needs while still staying within their budget. You will also plan their itinerary and offer choices of activities for them to participat= e in at their respective destinations. We'll be departing shortly, so pack your = problem-solving tool kit and hop on board.

The= Task
Below is a brief description of the activities you will encounter in this WebQuest. The Process section has a detailed descripti= on of each activity, and the Guidance section has some helpful hints.= The Resources section has some useful Web si= tes for you to use.

Vacation Chall= enge 1
First, given three different families, chose one= and locate a cruise and airfare that will accommodate the needs of that family.=

The Process
Below is a detailed description of each challenge.

Vacation Chall= enge 1

a. Begin by choosing one of the three families below.<= /span>

b. Then locate and plan a cruise vacation that will meet all of the nee= ds of each family member. Be sure to stay within the family’s budget. Ea= ch family member will have a "want" list, but you do not have to inc= lude any of these wants into the vacation package. However, the more creative you are, the better your vacation package will be.

c. Using the Web sites on the Resources section, you need to sear= ch the Internet for different cruises that will meet the needs of your family. Similarly, you need to search the Internet for airfare that will match up w= ith your family’s cruise package. Pay close attention to where your cruise begins and where it ends.

d. Once you have located a cruise package and airfare, create a diagram for the cruise package. Your diagram must include the following:

&m= iddot; = the name of the cruise line;

&m= iddot; = the dates of the cruise;

&m= iddot; = a description of the room(s) the family will be staying in;

&m= iddot; = the benefits of the cruise line; and

&m= iddot; = the names of the different ports the cruise s= hip will be traveling.

Family 1: Two Best Friends, Newlywed Coupl= es
Budgeted Amount: $3,500
Time of Year: May-August
Preferred Location: Caribbean
Duration of Cruise: 1-6 days

Family Member	Needs	Wants
22-year-old wife #1	• = non-smoking room • pool	• = parasailing • shopping
22-year-old husband #1	• = non-smoking room • arcade/game room	• = deep sea fishing • snorkeling
23-year-old wife #2	• = non-smoking room • exercise facilities	• = island tour • beach time
22-year-old husband #2	• = non-smoking room • comedy club	• = jet skiing • glass bottom boat

Family 2: Married with Children
Budgeted Amount: $5,000
Time of Year: Spring Break, March-April
Preferred Location: Hawaii<= /st1:State>, Mexico, or Central America
Duration of Cruise: 7-10 days

Family Member	Needs	Wants
42-year-old wife	• non-smoki= ng room • pool and hot tub	• visit a garden<= br> • swim with the dolphin= s
43-year-old husband	• non-smoking room • sports lounge	• visit a volcano= • reef tour and/or glass bottom boat
16-year-old daughter	• non-smoking roo= m with separate beds • shopping stores	• visit a waterfa= ll • teen club/disco
13-year-old son	• non-smoking roo= m with separate beds • arcade/game room	• surf • see a historical monument

Family 3: The Retired Fam= ily=
Budgeted Amount: $8,000
Time of Year: June-August
Location: Alaska
Duration of Cruise: 7-10 days

Family Member	Needs	Wants
64-year-old wife	• non-smoking roo= m • Spa	• theatrical show= • Shopping
68-year-old husband	• non-smoking roo= m • Live music	• native show • fishing
14-year-old grandson	• non-smoking room with separate beds • pool	• access to the Internet or to a library • visit a national park=
12-year-old granddaughter	• non-smoking room with separate beds • movie theater and/or = game room	• snow skiing • whale watching

Guidance
If you are having difficul= ties with a particular challenge, take a look at some of the helpful hints below= .

Vacation Chall= enge 1

a. When searching for a cruise line, type in words such as cruise, cruise lines, or cruise packages into the different search engines.

b. When searching for airfare, type in words such as flights, airfare, on-line airfare.

c. When creating a diagram, be creative. You can create a table, a picture that includes all of the information, or any other creative diagram= .

Resources
Listed = below are some useful Web sites that you can use to help you complete this WebQuest. Remember, you are not limited to only these= Web sites. Instead, most of the Web sites listed below are search engines that = you will use to locate other good Web sites!
Expedia
Google
Orbitz
Yahoo Travel

The Task

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Vacation Chall= enge 2
Once you locate a cruise, use the rest of the family’s budgeted money to plan activities for them to participate in while they are at port.

T= he Process

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Vacation Chall= enge 2

a. Now that you have chosen a cruise line, it is time to research= the different places your family will be visiting. Use the Internet to locate different activities for your family to participate in while their ship is = at port. Here are a few things you need to remember:

&m= iddot; = Keep in mind the times of your family's arrival and departure = at their different ports.
Assume that the family will have transportation to and from each different =

&m= iddot; = activity while at port.

&m= iddot; = Stay within your family’s budget.
You must meet the different needs of your family.

&m= iddot; = Even though you might not be able to locate restaurants, make = sure you allot some money for meals off of the cruise ship.

&m= iddot; = Also allot some money for additional spending while your famil= y is visiting each port.

b. Once your activities are planned, create an itinerary for your family. An itinerary is a written document that explains exactly what your family will be doing at different times during their trip. For an example o= f an itinerary, go to the Guidance section.

c. After you have created an itinerary, create a table that inclu= des:

&m= iddot; = the name of each activity;

&m= iddot; = the location of each activity;

&m= iddot; = the price per person (if available); and

&m= iddot; = the total cost of each activity.

G= uidance

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Vacation Chall= enge 2

a. When searching for additional activities to participate in, ty= pe in the names of the different places your will be visiting into the search engines. Looking for a city, state, or country’s web page is always a good idea. Also, look at your cruise package and see if it has any suggesti= ons about activities to participate in while you are at port. Feel free to email people in different cities, states, or countries to acquire more information about activities at the different locations!

b. An example of a “rough” itinerary is shown below. Rememb= er, your itinerary must be more detailed and longer.

Itinerary

Day 1:
5:30 a.m. Ship departs
12:00 p.m. Ship arrives at Freeport
12:30 p.m. Freeport Bus Tour
2:45 p.m. Return to ship
5:00 p.m. Arrive at Nassau

c. An example of the table that you could create for your activit= ies is shown below:

Name of Activity	Location	Price per Individual	Total Cost

The Task

Vacation Challenge 3 =
Finally, create a presentation that will include t= he different components of your family's vacation.

Vacation Challenge 3

Now it is time for you to share your vacation wi= th your classmates. Create a visual presentation that includes:

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>your cruise diagram;
<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>your family’s itinerary;
<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>your cruise table;
<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>a description of your f= amily that includes their needs and wants;
<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>a spreadsheet that incl= udes your air fare, cruise, additional activities, and total vacation cost= s; and
<= span class=3DGramE>a brief explanation= of why you created this vacation package.

Guidance

Vacation Challenge 3

Some of the presentations that you could create are:<= /span>

<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a PowerPoint^&=
reg; presentation,
<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a video,
<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a magazine article= ,
<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a newspaper/magazi= ne article,
<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a brochure,=
<= span class=3Dbodytext11>a commercial, or
<= span class=3DGramE>a poster board presentation.

= Conclusion
Welcome home and congratulations on creating a successful vacation! Your family thanks you f= or a fun-filled adventure that was still within their budget. Who knows, perhaps= a job as a travel agent is in your future!