The Vacation Sampler

Description:

You are to plan a week long vacation for four people to either Disney World in Orlando, Florida; Williamsburg, Virginia;  Atlanta, Georgia; or  Washington, D. C. You will be given $3000.00  for travel expenses, food, motels, entertainment, souvenirs, etc. The tasks below will help you plan the trip. Have fun!!!

Tasks

1. Go to this link and run off a worksheet and expense log to help you keep track of your expenses.

Worksheet  (Gas expenses from home to your hotel)
Worksheet 2   (Gas expenses from your hotel to each entertainment spot.)
Worksheet 3 (Ticket Prices)
Expense Log  

You may find a Planner to help you map out your week at the links below:
Washington, D.C. Planner
Disney Planner
Atlanta, GA Planner 
Williamsburg Planner

1. Choose one of the places listed below for your vacation. Remember the longer your drive the less time you will have visiting your destination.
   • Disney World   Orlando, Florida  http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/waltdisneyworld/index
   • Williamsburg, Virginia   http://www.revolutionaryfun.com
   • Williamsbug Online  http://www.williamsburg.com/
   • Atlanta, Georgia   http://www.georgiaonmymind.org/
   • Washington, D. C. http://www.district-of-columbia.com/

1. Plan  your route. Driving directions.
2. Determine the amount of money you will need to put aside for gasoline. Note:  You must determine the type of car you will be driving first.  http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
3. Tickets

• Williamsburg  http://www.revolutionaryfun.com/about.html
• Atlanta
  • Falcons Game  http://www.atlantafalcons.com/
  • Braves Game 
  • Six Flags  http://www.sixflags.com/georgia/pricing/

• Washington, D. C.  http://www.123washingtondc.com/Attractions/attractions.htm
  • National Zoo  http://www.si.edu/natzoo/
  • National Capitol Parks  http://www.nps.gov/nacc/index.htm

1. Use the chart below to estimate the cost of meals. Don't forget there are four of you.

You each buy a T-shirt or a sweat shirt on this trip.

How much do you have to spend on souvenirs?

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A special  thanks to  Barbara J. Forsberg bjforsberg@pulaski.k12.wi.us for her contribution to this unit.