Vacation Budget

Everyone needs a vacation at some time.
Teenagers often have big dreams of leaving their hometowns and

schools far behind. For this project, you will have the opportunity to do just that. You will research a vacation
destination anywhere in the world and what it takes to get from here to there. Each student will have a
budget of $2,500 to pay for transportation, sightseeing, souvenir shopping, lodging, etc. Students may
complete the project on their own or in pairs.
After the destination has been chosen and approved, the research begins. You should find the required
information and complete the worksheet provided to document the research process. You must remember
to cite all sources in a bibliography at the end of the project.
For this project, you will document the results of your researching efforts by creating a digital, multimedia
travel presentation using PowerPoint or
TASK: You have the opportunity to plan a vacation with a budget of $2,500. You will research a
vacation destination anywhere in the world and what it takes to get from here to there. You will use
the researched information to give a presentation to the class.
Important Questions to think about and information about Budgeting:

 a. If you could go anywhere States on vacation, where would you go?
You will be planning a vacation on a budget of $2,500 (per person). They can do it singly or in pairs. If in
a group of two, add the allotted $2,500 for each student together for a total of $5,000 to plan the
vacation. Each student or group of students must determine a destination to which they would like to
travel.
 b. Students can choose anywhere and the length of the vacation (keeping within the budget).
 c. Students will present their planned vacation to the class with a prezi presentation or Powerpoint.
 d. The websites listed are suggestions only. Other sites may be used.
 e. Tell the students they will be creating a PowerPoint presentation based on the vacation research
to present to the class.
a. Students will use the Student Information Sheet – Planning a Vacation handout guide for
the required elements of the presentation.
 F. Be sure to include the qualities of a good Power Point presentation including:
 Limiting text.
 Choosing text for its readability and size.
 Maintaining a consistent, non-distracting background.
 Limiting sounds.
 Resisting the temptation to reduce type sizes to make things fit.
 Keeping text parallel.
 Using bullets with caution.
 Being consistent.
 Running spell check.
 Rehearsing timing and transitions.
 Being cautious in the use of sounds. They, too, should be carefully rehearsed.
 G. Each slide must:
 Be attractively presented.
 Contain a combination of text and graphics.
-Have a background or border.
IMPORTANT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Students will be expected to share the finished presentation with the class.
Presentation elements include:
a. Duration—five-seven minutes.
b. Number of slides—varies from 16 and 22.
c. Slide order--with the exception of the introduction, conclusion, and sources, slides/pages may be
arranged in an order different from the outline.
d. Presentation length—if the vacation is planned for more than one person, the whole group must
give the presentation in the same amount of time (5-7 minutes).
If working in pairs. The 5-7 minutes must be split up evenly among the group members.
(1) The Vacation of a Lifetime worksheet Vacation (2) Planning Presentation Rubric
(3)Student Information Sheet – Planning a Vacation (4) Computers with internet access and presentation
program
Total Points Earned
Name_____________ Date_____________
Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
Price per Cost to get to Dates/Times Convenient Total Cost Source
ticket/rental
Directions: Answer nearest questions based upon(yes
the following the or no)
research for the vacation. Remember to
stay within your budget ofstation
$2,500 or $5,000.
Airplane 377.05 0 Jan 4-13 yes 377.05 West jet
1 Vacation destination (1 point): Kahului, Hawaii
Bus
2 Why are you traveling to this place (2 points)? Beaches and nice weather, lots of activities to do, tickets
Train
are pretty cheap.
Vehicle 69.75 per Jan 4-13 yes 279 for the Gorentacar
3 Number of people
person for vacation is planned for (1 point): 4 4 of us maui.com
whole trip
4. Budget amount (1 point): $3000 per person
Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional
Name of Restaurant Source
Price Range Range Range Information
Dates
1. Tante’s Island $10 $12 $14 Tantesislandc
5. Dates for the trip (1 point): January 4-January 13
Cuisine uisine.com
2. How
6. Restaurant Matsu
many days $9 (1 point)? 10$11
and nights days 9 nights $15 Zmenu.com
Weather
一 Characteristics of typical weather (3 points): Sunny and cloudy, warm (30 degrees)
3.
一 Source (1 point): Weather Forecast
Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

一 For the climate you are vacationingAmenities
to, what 3 specific
Night items will you need
Taxes to pack (3 points)? Bathing suit,
& Cost
light sweater, open and closed shoes. Fees
1. Maui Beach Kahului, All 81 per
Hotel Maui, Hawaii inclusive person
一 Do you already own these items? If not, estimate how much this will cost to be figured into the budget (2
points). Yes we already own these items.
2.
3.
Distance (From your home, to the airport, to the destination) Use mapquest.com
1. Number of miles (round trip) (1 point): Roundtrip is 8242.2 miles.
Other Fees?
Accessibilit (tips for Total
Options
2. Price
Source (1 point): mapquest.com Source
y people, taxes, Estimated Cost
etc.)
1.
Transportation
1. Fill in the chart according to the transportation option (24 points):
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
ticket/rental nearest (yes or no)
station
Bus
Train
person for 4 of us maui.com
whole trip
2. Choose and record the mode of transportation you will use to travel round trip to the vacation destination,
figure the total cost andBreakfast
explain why (4 points)
Lunch . Cost
Priceof plane tickets
Dinner Priceper Additional
person is $377.05, but the total cost
is $437.05 including thePrice
checked bags Range
Range (bag per personRangethere and back) Information
Cuisine uisine.com
Food
1. 2.
HowRestaurant
much doMatsu
you have$9 $11 for each day$15
budgeted for food Zmenu.com
(per person) (1 point)? $40 with all-inclusive at hotel
2. Average the price range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the chart (3 points). Breakfast: $9.50 Lunch
$11.50 Dinner $14.50
3.
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157 Name
Lodging Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source
Possible
Percentage Amenities Night Taxes & Cost
Price per Cost to get to Dates/Times Convenient Fees Total Cost Source
1. Maui Beach Kahului,
ticket/rental nearest All 81 per (yes or no)
Hotel Maui,station
Hawaii inclusive person
2.
Bus
3.
Train
Other Fees?
Options
Vehicle 69.75 per Price Jan 4-13people,yes 279 for Cost Source
the Gorentacar
y taxes, Estimated
person for etc.) 4 of us maui.com
1. whole trip

2. Price Range Range Range Information
Cuisine uisine.com
3.
2. Restaurant Matsu $9 $11 $15 Zmenu.com
3. Choose one restaurant, plan an evening meal, and calculate the total cost. Include all food (appetizers,
entrées, desserts, and drinks), tips, and applicable tax (5 points). (Check to see if there is a continental
breakfast at your hotel or any vouchers included in your deal)
$75.97 for all of us, $18.90 per person

Lodging (hotel, condo)
1. Fill in the chart with possible lodging options (21 points):
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
station
Bus
Train
whole trip

Cuisine uisine.com
3.

Amenities Night Taxes & Cost
Fees
2. Which lodging did you choose (1 point)? Maui Beach Hotel
2.
3. Why did you choose it (2 points)? It is all inclusive, it is available for the days we are staying there, free
3.cancelation, close to beach, close to shopping centers and restaurants
Other Fees?
4. What was the total cost (1 point)? $1,158.50 per person
Options Price Source
Transportation During Vacation etc.)
1. 1.Fill in the chart with transportation options for during the vacation (24 points):
2.
2. Which option(s) seem useable (2 points)? We could take cabs, but we have decided to rent a car
3. Give an estimate the total cost for all chosen options (1 point). $69.75 per person
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
station
Bus
Train
whole trip

Cuisine uisine.com

Itinerary (Outline what you would do each day and how much it would cost)
1. Fill in the chart with possible activities for the vacation (20 points):
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
station
Bus
Train
whole trip

Cuisine uisine.com
3.

Fees
2.
3.
Other Fees?
etc.)
1.
2.
3.
2. Which activities would you choose and how much would the total cost be (3 points)?
Snorkeling and dolphin watch: $157

Ziplining: $110
Sunset dinner cruise: $121
Conclusion
1. Total cost of trip (1 point): (Transportation to/from, transportation during, activities, food, +$150.00 for
souvenirs)
$2563.30
2. Did you stay within the budget? What was the dollar difference (2 points)?
Yes we stayed within the budget. The dollar difference is $436.70.
3. If you under-budgeted, what will happen with the extra money (2 points)?
We could save the money or we could plan another activity or dinner.
4. If you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make (2 points)?
5. After researching the vacation destination, would you still like to go there? Why or why not (2 points)?
Yes because the price for the entire trip is cheaper than we expected and there are funs activities we
would want to do.
Name: Date:
Directions:
Task: Students will prepare and present a slide show presentation 5 – 7 minutes long based upon the
Planning a Vacation Worksheet with 16 to 22 slides. Slide order may vary except the introduction must be
first and the conclusion and sources last.
Grading will be based upon the following rubric.
Total Points Earned

Total Points
157
Possible
Percentage
station
Bus
Train
whole trip

Cuisine uisine.com
3.

Fees
2.
3.
Other Fees?
Directions: The following is a list of required elements for the vacation to anywhere in the United States to be
included in the presentation. The Web sites are suggestions. Other sites may be used.
Slide 1: Introduction: Who are you? Where are you going? Why did you choose this destination?
Slide 2: Distance: Record the total number of miles traveled (round trip). www.mapquest.com
Slide 3: When: Record the dates for your trip (length of trip).
Slide 4: Weather: Research and record the weather typically found at your destination, so that you can pack
accordingly. www.weather.com
Slides 5-7: Transportation: Research the price of traveling via different modes: Airplane
www.travelocity.com (or the airline of your choice) Bus www.greyhound.com Train
www.amtrack.com Vehicle. Choose one mode, explain why, and figure out the total cost.
*Remember to include the price of gas to get you to the nearest airport, bus, or train station.
Use an average gasoline price of $2.53 and 25 mpg.
Slides 8-9: Food: Research the restaurants available at your destination. Specify how much you plan to
budget each day for meals. List three restaurants available and the general price range for a
meal. Choose one of the restaurants and calculate the price of one evening meal including
food, drink, tip, and applicable tax. *When thinking about how much money to budget for
meals each day, consider:
o Are any meals included with lodging (continental breakfast, meal vouchers, etc.)?
o Will you be buying groceries and cooking your own dinner if staying at a condo?
o What price range of meals are you budgeting for ($5-10, $10-15, $15+)?
o Dinner is usually the most expensive meal, breakfast the cheapest, and lunch in the middle price
range.
o Are you eating at sit-down restaurants, cafés, or fast-food restaurants?
Slides 10-11: Lodging: Research and record three hotels, motels, or inns at which you could stay. Include
name, location, special amenities, and price per night including tax. Choose one place,
explain why, and figure the total cost.
Slide 12: Transportation During Vacation: How will you travel from site to site? Research and record the
options and prices. State which options you will use and estimate the total cost.
Slides 13-17 Itinerary: How will you spend the 24 hours in each day? Include sightseeing, events, shopping,
etc. Estimate a minimum of $150 for souvenirs. Describe what you purchased, where you
visited, etc.
Slide 18: Conclusion: Record the total cost of your trip. Did you stay within the budget? If you over-
budgeted, what changes did you have to make? After researching the vacation destination,
would you still like to go there? Why or why not?
Slides 19-20: Cite the sources.

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Everyone needs a vacation at some time.

Teenagers often have big dreams of leaving their hometowns and

Important Questions to think about and information about Budgeting:

IMPORTANT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

一 Source (1 point): Weather Forecast

Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

Total Points Earned

Total Points Earned

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

$75.97 for all of us, $18.90 per person

Total Points Earned

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

2. Restaurant Matsu $9 $11 $15 Zmenu.com

Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

Total Points Earned

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

2. Restaurant Matsu $9 $11 $15 Zmenu.com

Total Points Earned

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

2. Restaurant Matsu $9 $11 $15 Zmenu.com

Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

Snorkeling and dolphin watch: $157

Yes we stayed within the budget. The dollar difference is $436.70.

We could save the money or we could plan another activity or dinner.

4. If you over-budgeted, what changes did you have to make (2 points)?

Total Points Earned

Breakfast Lunch Price Dinner Price Additional

2. Restaurant Matsu $9 $11 $15 Zmenu.com

Lodging Name Location Special Price Per Price of Total Source

Slides 19-20: Cite the sources.

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