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How British high schoolers made the most of their extended vacation after their hotel shredded their passports and stranded them in the US

Grace Eliza GoodwinMar 4, 2023, 01:12 IST

The students and their chaperones at the British consulate in New York.Barr Beacon School

  • A group of British students and their chaperones got stuck in the US after their hotel shredded their passports.
  • The group's ski trip lasted nearly a week longer than planned while they waited for a way back home.
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The students from Barr Beacon School in the UK were in New Hampshire on a skiing trip.

Students from Barr Beacon School on a New Hampshire ski lift.Barr Beacon School

But the students and their chaperones became stuck in the US after the lodge destroyed their passports.

Students from Barr Beacon School toast marshmallows on a fire.Barr Beacon School
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Parents back home in the UK were shocked that their children's passports had been destroyed.

The group of British students in front of their lodge in New Hampshire.Barr Beacon School

The group had to travel to New York City, where they applied for emergency travel documents at the British consulate.

The students had to travel from New Hampshire to New York City.Barr Beacon School
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The group had to extend their trip by 5 days while they waited for their new travel documents, but that gave them time to tour New York City.

The students got to see New York City on their extended trip.Barr Beacon School

The students got to ride on a tour bus and see the sights of the Big Apple, including the World Trade Center.

Students look up at the World Trade Center in New York CityBarr Beacon School
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Though group's budget was dwindling, the chaperones still managed to show the students a good time

Four students from the Barr Beacon School pose in front of the NYC skyline.Barr Beacon School

The group visited the 9/11 Memorial.

The students were able to visit the 9/11 Memorial in NYC.Barr Beacon School
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Students got to play at a Dave & Busters.

Students are outfitted with virtual reality goggles and controllers at Dave & Busters.Barr Beacon School

They even visited Times Square.

Three students from the trip pose in Times Square.Barr Beacon School
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The students finally got their new passports and returned home to the UK on Wednesday.

Two students celebrate with their temporary passports.Barr Beacon School
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