While you will be individually responsible for your own portions, you will have to work together to make sure that your project as a whole is cohesive and everyone is well aware of the others' research.
Agente de Viajes:
The travel agent is responsible for arranging all of the transportation, including airfare and ground transportation, passports, currency, travel advisories (such as vaccinations and health risks). S/he must also arrange accommodations and be aware of hurricane seasons and weather issues. You will decide where the group stays each night during your trip. Plan wisely! It may be tempting to book a 5 star hotel, but keep in mind that you all have to budget airfare, food, and other expenses for the length of your stay. You will need to take into account the exchange rates for the US dollar and currency of your country.
Book your departure and return flights. Be sure to research the best deal!
Obtain passports and any other required travel documentation. (You can look up the price and info for obtaining one following the links section.)
Research the currency exchange rates and convert where necessary.
Research and report on any health or travel advisories.
Book accommodations for the hotels you will be staying in.
Add your findings to your scrap book.
Experta Cultural:
The cultural guide researches the cultural characteristics so as to be able to provide information to the group on the history and people of the places you visit. Your job is unique in that you will be the cultural liaison between the “gringo” (United States) way of doing things and the Latin American way of doing things. It is your duty to educate the group on social interactions, customs, and “the way things are” in your group’s destination.
Research common customs, festivals, and practices of your country
Research the history, food, dances, art forms, music, and sports you will encounter on your trip.
Report on the political and social climate of the country as well as staying safe while traveling abroad.
Collect various souvenirs, brochures, pamphlets, articles, etc that relate to the culture of your country.
Add your findings to the scrap book.
Agente de Actividades:
The planner takes care of all the research and planning of the different activities the group will do while in your country. These will include museums, archeological sites, restaurants and food, cultural events, and the costs incurred by each activity. The organizer will also have to stay informed about the weather and seasonal conditions (ie. Hurricane season) to prepare for everything you might encounter.
Plan a visit to at least 1 historical site (ex. Chichen Itza, Machu Pichu, etc)
Include at least 1 visit to an art museum or exhibit or a location where a country specific craft/ artifact is produced.
Research and plan to visit a country- specific site or event (ex. Spain is the only country where you can go to La Tomatina)
Research ground transportation in each city you will visit. You will have to work with the other members to decide where you are going and what activities you are doing to be able to complete this.
Group Roles
While you will be individually responsible for your own portions, you will have to work together to make sure that your project as a whole is cohesive and everyone is well aware of the others' research.
Agente de Viajes:
The travel agent is responsible for arranging all of the transportation, including airfare and ground transportation, passports, currency, travel advisories (such as vaccinations and health risks). S/he must also arrange accommodations and be aware of hurricane seasons and weather issues. You will decide where the group stays each night during your trip. Plan wisely! It may be tempting to book a 5 star hotel, but keep in mind that you all have to budget airfare, food, and other expenses for the length of your stay. You will need to take into account the exchange rates for the US dollar and currency of your country.
Book your departure and return flights. Be sure to research the best deal!
Obtain passports and any other required travel documentation. (You can look up the price and info for obtaining one following the links section.)
Research the currency exchange rates and convert where necessary.
Research and report on any health or travel advisories.
Book accommodations for the hotels you will be staying in.
Add your findings to your scrap book.
Experta Cultural:
The cultural guide researches the cultural characteristics so as to be able to provide information to the group on the history and people of the places you visit. Your job is unique in that you will be the cultural liaison between the “gringo” (United States) way of doing things and the Latin American way of doing things. It is your duty to educate the group on social interactions, customs, and “the way things are” in your group’s destination.
Research common customs, festivals, and practices of your country
Research the history, food, dances, art forms, music, and sports you will encounter on your trip.
Report on the political and social climate of the country as well as staying safe while traveling abroad.
Collect various souvenirs, brochures, pamphlets, articles, etc that relate to the culture of your country.
Add your findings to the scrap book.
Agente de Actividades:
The planner takes care of all the research and planning of the different activities the group will do while in your country. These will include museums, archeological sites, restaurants and food, cultural events, and the costs incurred by each activity. The organizer will also have to stay informed about the weather and seasonal conditions (ie. Hurricane season) to prepare for everything you might encounter.
Plan a visit to at least 1 historical site (ex. Chichen Itza, Machu Pichu, etc)
Include at least 1 visit to an art museum or exhibit or a location where a country specific craft/ artifact is produced.
Research and plan to visit a country- specific site or event (ex. Spain is the only country where you can go to La Tomatina)
Research ground transportation in each city you will visit. You will have to work with the other members to decide where you are going and what activities you are doing to be able to complete this.
Add your findings to the scrap book.