Preparing Parents For A Student Trip

D For Parents Preparing Parents For A Student Trip (NAPSA)—Asking a few pertinent questions can go a long way toward making a student’s trip safe and memorable. The experts at the Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA) suggest par- If your child is going on a student trip, make sure you have a 24hour contact number to use in case of emergency. ents can be better informed and prepared by asking the following questions: Whatis the travel provider’s experience in youth and student travel? How long has it been in business? How many chaperones are going on the trip? Whatis their background? e Is the tour provider a member of a professional travel association such as SYTA? Manyconsider SYTA the “Seal of Approval” for travel companies working with students and youths. Member companies must commit to consumersatisfaction and a strict code of ethics. To learn more about student travel and get a copy of Travel Safety Tips, visit www.SYTA.org or call 1-800-509-SYTA (7982).