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Educational Tours for Discovering the World

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Elevating educational travel from “good enough” to exceptional is what we do everyday.

Our mission.

Empowering educators to introduce their students to the world beyond the classroom and inspire the next generation of global citizens. Travel changes lives.

This entire trip honestly felt like a dream! We could not have asked for a better experience, and my kids learned and grew so much in nine days.” Katie F. Group Leader When I heard “Wow” many times during the trip, I knew that they were learning, feeling challenged, and having, as many of them said, the best experience of their life.” Mara K. Group Leader There are things in my career that make me feel like I’m doing the right thing, and this is one of them.” Jessica D. Group Leader 1 /

We’ve got your back every step of the way

This is a partnership. That means we’ll do everything we can before your educational tour departs and while you’re abroad to ensure your planning and traveling are a complete success.

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Let’s talk about your ideal trip.

The best educational tours fit your unique vision and learning goals. So let’s start the conversation!

Find out why Educational Destinations is the 1st choice in educational student group tours.

View our 2 minute intro video to see what Educational Destinations can do for your group.

Are you looking for custom educational travel for your students?

At Educational Destinations, each program is custom-designed to meet your group's wishes, with no hidden costs. Our company is led by accomplished educators, dedicated to anticipating and exceeding your needs.

The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.

Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Powerful Director Tools

Interactive Checklists, Pop Up Communications, Emergency Notifications.

Tools for all travelers

Live Itineraries, Group Messaging, Photo Gallery and much more.

Everything you need for your next trip .

The Trip Account app is available for iPhone and Android.

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will arc across the southern half of Indiana from southwest to northeast. learn more

Check out our featured STEM destinations.

Encourage your STEM students as they participate in discovery labs, live shows, exhibits and hands-on educational experiences. learn more

Meet the ED Travel Designers

Our team is focused on creating custom trips that provide relevant, memorable and rewarding student travel experiences. learn more

Discover our featured history destinations.

Your students are ready to learn about the American Revolution and how Boston led the nation in fighting... learn more

Explore our our featured art destinations.

How about discovering a feast for the eyes with around 35,000 pieces of artwork at the Louvre... learn more

Check out our featured language immersion destinations.

Your Language Immersion students are ready to embrace the culture of France and participate in... learn more

Discover our featured adventure destinations.

Imagine your students as they kayak along the stunningly scenic coastal route along the Costa Verde in Brazil... learn more

Explore our featured theatre destinations.

Are your theatre students ready to participate in an actual Broadway Musical Theatre Workshop... learn more

Travel with Special Considerations or Dietary Restrictions

When a group is focused on its education, it is easy to overlook issues with accessibility. learn more

Top European Destinations

With the world full of fascinating educational destinations, just choosing the perfect spot for your students can present quite a challenge. Here are some of our cleints' must popular top European destinations. learn more

Getting parents involved in your educational trip.

Having parents involved in the program it a vital piece of the puzzle to be successful. learn more

Getting Groups Through Airport Security

Here’s how to get your students through security, smoothly and efficiently. learn more

Motor Coach Travel Advice for Students

Make the most of your ride with these insider tips. learn more

Choosing the right educational student group travel company.

When a student gets to experience to new locations, new cultures and new people with education being the focus, the revelations and the eye-opening impact that develop are priceless. learn more

Disney on Broadway with Educational Destinations.

Breathtaking! Amazing! Phenomenal! These are words you have probably heard time and time again from friends, family, and others when seeing a musical on Broadway. learn more

The Value of Education with a student Disney trip.

Have you ever wondered why opportunities involving educational trips to Disney are so abundant? The significance of education brought feeling and heart into... learn more

Health Tip: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis, or deep venous thrombosis, (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein, predominantly in the legs... learn more

Fund Raising for your educational student trip.

Time for some heavy lifting. Before your trip becomes a reality, some homework has to be done. Don’t worry, Educational Destinations is here to help... learn more

Partners, Accreditations, and Awards

Hear from our Valued Clients throughout the world

Since 1987, Educational Destinations, led by passionate, award-winning teachers, has become the first choice for educational student group travel. By listening to teachers, providing cutting edge technology and unmatched service, and having dedicated ED Tour Directors conduct trips, Educational Destinations has built an unmatched reputation. Focused on designing custom trips that provide educational, memorable, and rewarding student travel experiences, Educational Destinations successfully partners with customers to do just that, in destinations within the United States and worldwide. Decades of combined travel expertise, earned in dozens of countries, enables Educational Destinations to anticipate performance needs and deliver group wishes, without surprises or hidden costs.

I wanted to write and tell you what a terrific job you did with our trip. I’ve been traveling since 1980 and this was the easiest trip ever for me. I simply had to do nothing but teach! It’s hard to believe it’s taken me this long to get it right, slow learner! The students and parents have had nothing to say but wonderful things…

Nan Moore Male High School

You have been so wonderful with our parents and students throughout the entire course of this tour. I am so glad we signed on with Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations as you gave our group the red carpet treatment every step of the way.

Janis Stackhouse Bloomington High School North

Music Travel Consultants/Educational Destinations is top-notch. The professionalism of the staff and their attention to detail is a director’s dream come true. My students and I have traveled with them four times over the past several years and I can say that “I won’t leave home without them!

Jena Adrianson Lawrence Central High School

I can’t say enough good things about Educational Destinations. They had everything covered and it was a relaxing and fun trip. My students and parents commented that it was the best trip we have ever taken. I’m ready to plan another trip with this company.

Brenda Bergman Jay County School Corporation

I recently had the pleasure of going on a Disney Trip with our band from Eastern High School in Greentown, IN. I was skeptical about going but am so glad I did. My Grandson and I came in rather late and had no problems whatsoever in getting onto your site, paying for our trip, and having confirmation that we were good to go.

Dianna Workinger Greentown, IN

Being able to trust implicitly the people who are planning what we will see, the timing of the itinerary, and the traveling arrangements is comforting not only to our staff but also to our parents. For our parents to know that this is a company that we use year after year with great results gives them the peace of mind that their children will experience the safest trip possible.

Mrs. Kathy Schubel Principal, St. Bartholomew Catholic School

I wanted to thank you so much for such a great trip! Our kids had a wonderful time and I could not imagine how we would have seen all that we were able to see without having you organize this trip for us.

Angie Remington Madison-Grant Elementary Students

I have worked with Educational Destinations on a yearly basis since 2001 and ED is the best educational travel group our school has ever worked with. It is refreshing to know that during the course of a trip that if any questions or problems arise, we have the consultant, whom we have worked with all year, right there with us to answer all questions and take care of the tickets and timing. It makes the trip very relaxing and enjoyable and a trip our kids never forget.

Darrin Russell 8th Grade U.S. History, Mitchell High School

I have been coordinating educational field trips for my school for the past 10 years and could not be happier with Educational Destinations. From the very first brainstorming session to the moment we return home from our trip, Educational Destinations works tirelessly to make sure our trips are memorable and successful. They are always quick to answer my questions, which I truly appreciate. Michael, Robin, and Ryan have been fantastic to work with over the years and I highly recommend them!

Kris Samick Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation

Educational Destinations has taken the stress out of planning and traveling with a large group. As a teacher, I am now able to actually enjoy the time I have with my students instead of worrying about all of the necessary details. From the very first contact made to the last moment of the trip and beyond, each and every person we have interacted with from Educational Destinations has been professional, concerned about fulfilling our needs, and exceptionally conscientious.

Linda Crady History Teacher, Sycamore School

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Junior Tours recognizes that travel is the foundation of a well-rounded education.

Our nation is a mosaic of diverse cultures and experiences.  Educational travel offers an amazing opportunity for students to expand their horizons through first-hand discovery.

We build relationships, at Junior Tours.  Thousands of teachers bear witness to that.  More than 90% of teachers come back to Junior Tours for educational trips and tours with their students, again and again, year after year.  That’s because they love our personalized service and the professionalism, variety and seamless execution that’s made Junior Tours the nation’s premier student travel company.

Junior Tours is a family owned and operated business, established by a teacher over 50 years ago.  Our tradition is offering students real world education that supports classroom learning, bringing it to vibrant life.

With superior knowledge and experience, we make North America’s great cities a feast for young minds.  You can count on affordable prices, easy payment plans and customized itineraries any time you travel with Junior Tours.

Educational travel dreams start right here, with destinations that fire student imaginations.

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Known as an industrial hub, it’s also served as a fulcrum for laborers, seeking their own American dreams.  From the Magnificent Mile with its famed skyscrapers, to its celebrated son, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s enduring legacy, Chicago offers students endless opportunities to learn.  A city of museums, public art and a rich historical legacy, this is an unforgettable city.

As though that weren’t enough, students will also have an opportunity to encounter the American space program in this gem of a city at the Kennedy Space Center.  But with Sea World here, they’ll also want to hobnob with the marine life this exciting attraction is internationally known for.

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Founded on the principle that travel provides a uniquely immersive, interactive and dynamic learning experience, Educational World Tours offers an exciting array of student tour packages and custom trips geared to the specific requirements of high schools, colleges, alumni groups and educational institutions.

Educational World Tours has been partnering with educators since 2002, collaborating to create hundreds of bespoke student travel itineraries to explore the different cultures, landscapes, peoples and lifestyles across Canada, the US, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

OUR SERVICES AND TRIPS

Every educational trip is customized to maintain focus on activities and sites specific to your group's interests, educational needs and desired budget. Our educational tour specialists work with you to craft a complete travel package that will maximize your group's opportunities for an engaging, inspiring and fun learning experience abroad.

75th Anniversary of WWII Tours

2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the ending of WWII. This war is the bloodiest in human history that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It spanned many countries and therefore there are many options for destinations to visit in order to engage in the history of WWII.

Canadian Music Festivals

There is a wide selection of Canadian Festivals to participate in, whether your groups want to attend a local festival or one across the country we can arrange your festival tour.

US Music Festivals

The US is a location with a long and important musical history, it stands to reason that there are many student music festivals to attend. We can arrange a festival tour with educational and leisure components to your preferred destination.

International Music Festivals

Music is an important element of culture and one interactive method of participating in the world's cultures is to take part in one of the many music festivals around the world.

Edmonton Cantando

This is a renowned student music festival that takes place of over the course of three days, April 7th -9th 2018. This is an inclusive event as a variety of student groups including Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Choirs, Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz.

MusicFest Canada - Nationals

MusicFest Canada is the annual event that occurs in Toronto where students from around Canada compete and perform. This year MusicFest occurs May 13-18, 2019.

London International Music Festival

This is an annual four day festival, July 15-18, 2019, that brings together students from around the world to perform and participate in educational activities.

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Destination

• Los Angeles
• Mackinac Island
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Arts & Culture

Social studies & history, inspire learning.

Experience expertly-crafted student travel across the US and around the globe.

We are industry leaders in safety and security standards, conducting strict audits and providing 24/7 support.

Our custom tours are designed by you, for you. From STEM tours to band trips, if you can dream it, we can create it!

From crafting your custom-tailored itinerary to leading your group on the road, our travel experts will guide your every step.

Whether you plan the annual 8th grade trip to DC or you're studying the birth of democracy in Athens, our Social Studies and History tours make the textbook pages come alive.

Give your band, orchestra, or choir the chance to train with world-famous artists and discover cities rich with culture and history.

Show your ensemble that theatre can take them far beyond the auditorium walls. Take in a hit show, participate in clinics with master artists, and perform in world-renowned destinations.

Journey to cultural capitals that inspire your students to see the world from a new perspective as they experience the works of master artists and icons.

As a preferred travel provider, we have over a decade of experience planning custom TRIO tours for programs across the country. We handle all the details — including college visits, admissions presentations, and must-see cultural attractions — so you can have a stress-free, inspiring travel experience.

Bring the classroom to life

Our educational tours are custom-tailored to your curriculum, making the pages of a textbook come alive.

Brightspark has been supportive, professional, and extremely helpful in working through the difficulties of COVID-19. Your company has shown exemplary customer service. We will DEFINITELY travel with you in the future. We appreciate all you have done for our families.

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Make the world your stage

Give your ensemble the performance opportunity of a lifetime on a custom music, dance, or theatre student trip.

I am still smiling thinking about our fantastic trip to Disney World last month! Over the year of planning, I spent hours on the phone with Brightspark, and they were always resourceful, helpful, and understanding of my needs.

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Why Brightspark?

For over 50 years, Brightspark has been helping educators and directors take their students on customized, personalized tours across the world. From exploring the history of Washington, D.C., to performing in Europe's culture capitals, our student tours are all about getting an interactive, hands-on experience — all while having tons of fun!

Safety & Security

Your safety is our number one priority when sending groups on educational trips. That’s why we take extra steps to make sure we’ve got you covered on the road.

Custom-Tailored Tours

Your group deserves an ideal travel experience, so our team crafts custom itineraries tailored to your needs. If you can dream it, we can build it!

Step-by-step Guidance

Tours should be hassle-free. From planning a unique trip to leading your group on the road, our team of travel experts will guide your every step.

Firsthand Knowledge

Our Tour Consultants are not only travel experts, but also former educators who can relate directly to your specific needs and challenges.

Trusted Experience

The Brightspark team has planned inspiring tours for tens of thousands of student groups over the last five decades, developing strong relationships in each of our destinations.

Refund Guarantee Protection

Surprises can disrupt even the best-laid travel plans. Our RGP plan for domestic tours returns every penny spent on trip payments when a tour is cancelled.

Teaching Diversity Through Student Travel

Sharing her advice on building an inclusive curriculum, Group Leader Lisa said, "Culturally relevant thinking and pedagogy is allowing students to bring their experience into the classroom."

At Brightspark, the world is our classroom, and she inspired us to consider how diverse communities influenced some of our favorite cities over centuries of migration, struggle, and progress.

Download Our Catalogs

Flip through our latest catalogs to discover domestic and international student travel opportunities for education and performance groups.

Benefits of Educational Travel

Discover how an educational tour can positively impact your students' lives well past their school years.

Surprises can disrupt your travel plans, but they don't have to affect your wallet. Learn how to protect your student travel investment.

Singing Our Way Across the Music Cities

From Carnegie Hall to the Grand Ole Opry, a choir director finds once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities for his students.

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EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AT ITS BEST

All you have to do is inspire - we handle the rest.

Partnering with School Tours of America means all the details are covered, from hotels and flights to meals and booked appointments. Everything is included in the price and coordinated by your personal team of planning experts.

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"every detail was taken care of by school tours of america from the moment we contacted them for a quote, till the moment we returned from our trip. a rare treat for an overworked director." aaron m., director of orchestral studies.

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Rest assured while your child has fun. to protect what you value most, the sta tripsolutions ensure the highest possible standard in all things health and safety. we've been raising the bar for over two-decades, and we don't plan to stop now, need help raising funds for your trip.

Utilize the power of social media with our exclusive crowdfunding platform, MyTourFund.com, where 100% of donations are applied to your trip!

School Travel

Look no further for your next SCHOOL TRIP

The school travel company is a specialist tour operator for schools & youth groups.

We help schools, colleges, and youth groups with their educational and residential trips to destinations throughout the UK, Europe, India, and North America, and we’re ready and waiting to work with you once again.

We have a wide range of ready-made itineraries that ensure you benefit from our experience, and we’re always happy to help you tailor-make a school trip specifically to suit you.

Search the site by Destination or Subject , or take a look at some of our most popular trips for Primary Schools  and Secondary Schools , as well as a great selection of Day-Trips .

We will do our very best to give you the very best value, always!

“Office staff were very well organised and communicated excellently. All queries were answered very efficiently and quickly”

” I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THE SCHOOL TRAVEL COMPANY HAVING BOOKED ALL OF OUR SCHOOL TRIPS EVERY YEAR SINCE 2008″

THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM

Where would you like to go..., or if you prefer…, start by subject, take a look at some of our most popular school trips.

York 2 Nights

This trip will provide pupils with an exciting opportunity to learn about local heritage – it’s one of our most popular UK school trips for KS2 History topics.

CERN 3 Nights

Visit the beautiful Geneva where students will get a chance to discover CERN, one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research.

Auschwitz and Krakow

Poland’s second city, Krakow, is a popular city to visit for schools and colleges. The visit includes a school trip to Auschwitz, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Paris 4 Nights

Looking for a French Trip with a difference? This bestselling educational visit gives you five days to explore the wonders of the City of Lights.

London 3 Nights

This trip is perfect for letting students fully immerse themselves in the Capital’s unique environment, with plenty of time for sightseeing.

Disneyland ® Paris 2 Nights

Spending two days in the Parks makes this tour a favourite with staff and students alike.

Winter Specials

Ironbridge 2 nights

OFF PEAK NOV-FEB £197pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING PEAK MAR-OCT £252pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING SAVING £55pp

Liverpool 2 nights

OFF PEAK NOV-FEB £197pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING PEAK MAR-OCT £259pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING SAVING £62pp

Snowdonia 2 Nights

NOV-FEB £194pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING PEAK MAR-OCT £257pp FULL BOARD MIN 40 PAYING SAVING £63pp

WHY CHOOSE US?

Our 20+ years of experience in educational travel have taught us just how much a school trip can benefit pupils: it opens young eyes to other cultures, languages and iconic landmarks, and inspires a passion for subjects usually only taught in class. We know what a commitment teachers make to ensure that their students get the most out of their time outside the classroom, and how little spare time they have to get it all done.

That is where we step in. We take care of every detail of your school trip and share our expertise with you to reduce the pressure. With specialist itineraries to suit different school and college needs, you can rely on us to provide the meticulous planning and the excellent value that you need to make your trip a success.

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Our quick guide to passports and visas should help solve any confusion and contains advice and useful links to official websites so that you can apply or get more information relevant to your trip.

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Planning a school trip in autumn gives you the greatest return on investment. Find out here why a residential early in the academic year is best!

A Teacher’s Guide to Visiting Disneyland Paris

Make your students’ dreams come true on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland® Paris. Here are our planning suggestions for managing the magic and the excitement.

Bring London to Life: 3 Key Themes for Students

Planning a school trip to London? Here are 3 thematic ideas to help you rise to the challenge of building an itinerary for a visit to this vast capital city.

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Prométour Educational Tours

Your expert in customized school trips.

DESTINATIONS

Trips your students will love..

Prométour Educational  Tours:  Find the perfect destination and the right activities to plan a trip that will meet your educational goals in meaningful ways.

EXPERIENCES

Meaningful life experiences..

Customized programs support teachers and help make students understand the diversity and beauty of the world around them.

Beyond by Prométour

Something new is in the air..

Prométour is proud to introduce a new line of itineraries for your group of adult travelers: Beyond by Prométour.

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You can count on the Prométour team to exceed your expectations and go above and beyond for you.

Browse your Travel Experience

P rométour Educational Tours has been delivering customized trips to teachers and their students for over 25 years, acquiring a solid reputation and expertise in the world of student travel. Recently, Prométour extended its line-up of exceptional tours to the adult group market and launched Beyond by Prométour .

Both branches pursue a common goal to help Group Leaders deliver the best travel value and itineraries, no matter what kind of group you have to organize.

Perhaps you have an interest-based approach to your travel plans. Whether your group is composed of students, VIP members, employees, subscribers  or people simply sharing a common passion, we will provide the expertise to make this trip meet your needs.

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PROMÉTOUR'S COMMITMENT

Your health and safety comes first.

You are the number one priority, that's why Prométour's comprehensive and evolving Sanitary Plan as well as strict safety protocols are in place for the well-being of everyone.

Our Dedicated Team is There for You

Our reputation was built one relationship at a time.  Our team will always exceed your expectations and will go above and beyond to ensure an experience of a lifetime! Check out what people are saying .

A Flexible and Human Approach

We are people too and understand that life happens. Rest assured that when you work with Prométour, you're not just working with a tour company, you're collaborating with a friend!

Your Tour is Your Own

Not every group is the same, we don't believe in a cookie-cutter approach. With Prométour, you will get a fully customized and never combined private tour. Let us know how we can make your experience uniquely yours.

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Help your students learn more & gain cultural exposure on quality educational school trips & immersive language residentials.

School trips that deliver more learning—plus all the fun!

Our French centres

Stay at our centres in France where your trip will be led by our native-speaking staff

MFL school trips

Truly immersive language trips led by our native-speaking staff supercharge students' learning

Expert-led trips

Specially designed escorted trips where we deliver the learning so teachers can enjoy the trip too

European school trips

Cross-curricular trips to France, Spain, Germany, & beyond to support your teaching

School trips that take your learners further

We organise school trips for 32,000 students each year .

Teachers choose us for our uniquely  immersive language residentials , where students are only spoken to in the target language by a native speaker who leads the entire trip—from breakfast through to post-dinner entertainment & everything in between.

Teachers recognise the extra value

Teachers like you share their experiences travelling with us in our school trip case studies .

Kesteven & Sleaford High School

“This was the children’s first chance to use their German in a real setting and the highlight was seeing them speak the language. The trip broadened their horizons and showed them there's a purpose to what they learn in the classroom. It’s a worthwhile investment because now I've found a formula which works and can run for years ahead.”

—Lee Rooke, German Subject Lead

Lawrence Sheriff School

" This is my tenth trip with Voyager School Travel because they offer a product that no other tour company offers: French speaking animateurs, who not only speak to the students entirely in French, but also encourage the students to communicate back in French. This makes for a proper French trip where students get a more authentic language experience."

—John Gaffin, Head of Languages

Why choose Voyager School Travel for your school trip?

You are in specialist hands

Our team use their teaching, language & destination experience to organise educational trips that are not only enriching but hassle-free.  Read more →

Safety assured, bonded & accredited

As a member of the School Travel Forum & protected through ABTA & ATOL you can be sure of our high standards.  Read more →

Trusted by teachers

Schools trust Voyager School Travel to organise the educational trips for over 32,000 passengers a year.  Read more →

We deliver the educational elements

Signature educational experiences with our own language & activity instructors allow  teachers to enjoy the trip too.  Read more →

Stay at our own residential centres

Groups staying at our own residential centres in France will benefit from high quality learning, safety & service. Read more →

Our own overseas teams

Peace of mind knowing our French m anagers, instructors, coach drivers & support team will look after your every need. Read more →

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School trips abroad & in the UK

Let's take education beyond the classroom.

You know that a school trip abroad is your students’ next big step into knowledge and discovery.

Let’s take it together.

Choose Halsbury Travel and find the most exciting adventure for your group – with no surprises in store for you.

Explore our itineraries that keep eyes up, phones down and work for every budget. From experiencing life in the trenches on a WW1 battlefield tour , to skiing down the piste with their pals, these are memories that will last a lifetime (but shouldn’t take all your spare time to plan).

We’ve been planning school trips abroad for busy teachers for nearly 40 years. So, we know how important it is that you feel properly supported when travelling abroad with other people’s kids.

As a fully-accredited school trip company, you can be sure your trip is in safe hands. And we’re all school travel specialists , here to help you experience the world (without a world of surprises).

School Art Trip to Amsterdam

WW1 Medical Aid School Trip to Ypres

Geography School Trip to Iceland

School Performing Arts Trip to New York

Cold War School Trip to Berlin

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From packing checklists to trip letter templates and classroom posters, check out our resources designed to help you plan your next school trip abroad.

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We’ll work together to create a school trip that’ll blow your students’ minds and will be designed uniquely to suit your group and learning objectives.

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When the time comes to launch your trip, we’ll give you all the tools you need to ensure they’re rushing to sign up.

After you've booked

Once your trip’s all booked, you’ll start planning the finer details with your Itinerary Coordinator, who’ll be an expert in your destination.

Support while you're away

Whether it’s lost property or properly lost, we’ll just be a phone call away if you need us, whatever the time of day or night.

After your trip

We won’t forget about you once you’re home. We’ll be on-hand to provide any support you need and we’ll ask you for detailed feedback so we can continue to improve our services.

Featured School Trips Abroad

Hornsea School and Language College's Trip to Sorrento

Find out why Hornsea School and Language College chose to visit Sorrento on their geography trip!

Royal Liberty School's Trip to Iceland

Find out more about Royal Liberty School's Icelandic adventure!

Portsmouth Grammar School's Trip to Vietnam

Find out about Portsmouth Grammar School's unforgettable school trip to Vietnam!

Kimbolton School's Trip to Montpellier

Find out what happened on Kimbolton School's French school trip to Montpellier!

The Halsbury Difference

School trips designed by teachers for teachers.

Originally founded by teachers in 1986 and with several former teachers in our team, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and work hard to relieve them.

Trips tailored to your curriculum and learning objectives

We’ll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure it meets your particular requirements.

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Work together with other teachers in your school to save thousands of pounds on future school trips with our multi-trip loyalty scheme!

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Seven Top Student Travel Providers

Student travel is on the rise and to help you with all your planning needs, we present the student travel providers you need to know

When educators first get the inspiration to travel with their students, they usually turn to a tour operator that specializes in student travel. Whether it’s a short trip to the state capital or an international adventure, these organizations can smooth the way and make the planning process a positive experience. Lifting many of the burdens off the teacher’s shoulders, experienced operators take care of all the details, from flights and bus transportation to hotel arrangements. They also may provide free travel and other incentives to teachers interested in forming groups.

Here is a brief look at 7 top student tour operators and what they offer:

1. WORLDSTRIDES

While on a trip with his class to Washington, D.C., a middle school teacher from Chicago realized the positive impact travel had on students and established Lakeland Tours in 1967. In the 1990s, Lakeland Tours combined with other travel programs, including American Student Travel, Educational Field Studies, Heritage Festivals, Bowl of America and Wider Horizons to create WorldStrides . Since then, many others have joined, including Classic Festivals, Accent Travel Group, New Century Tours, TravelMBA, Casterbridge Tours and Envision.

WorldStrides is a travel study school that is independently accredited in regions across the country and around the world. It provides educational travel programs for elementary, middle, high school and university students. WorldStrides’ mission is “Enriching Students’ Lives Through Experiential Travel.” One popular destination is Washington D.C, where students learn about American government and history in the nation’s capital. The 4-day trip visits sites such as the Arlington National Cemetery, Washington Monument, White House, Mount Vernon and Holocaust Museum.

Educators can also gain valuable experience by traveling with WorldStrides. Qualified educators can receive free professional development or low-cost graduate credit.

2. EDUCATION FIRST

EF, short for Education First , is a world leader in international education based in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a global presence in 120 countries. Since 1965, this family-owned business has been bringing people around the world together through its learning programs that help students reach their education goals by providing educational travel, cultural exchanges, language training and academic degrees.

Tour highlights include a 9-day tour of Athens, Crete and Santorini, in which students will learn about ancient Greek history, visiting sites such as the Knossos Palace, Acropolis and Agios Nikolaos. For groups who enjoy wildlife, Discover South Africa is an 11-day tour that allows students to learn about South African politics and history while viewing natural attractions like Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Kruger National Park. Sustainability is at the heart of a 6-day trip that celebrates Earth Month by addressing climate change in the Dominican Republic by working with El Instituto del Ambiente, an institution that focuses on reforestation and the conservation of natural resources.

Teachers who lead EF tours get access to a wide range of opportunities to connect with other globally minded educators and grow personally and professionally—they can even earn professional learning hours or points while traveling. And with EF Global Rewards, teachers earn points they can redeem for VIP Rewards Tours (aka, just-for-fun adventures that go all over the world) as well as student scholarships and other EF travel opportunities.

3. EDUCATION TRAVEL ADVENTURES

Since 1991, Educational Travel Adventures has been the company of choice for so many educators planning trips for their students. With a combination of tours, site visits and experiential learning experiences, ETA can customize each subject-specific trip for maximum results. ETA offers destinations around the world, including more than 40 cities in North America as well as cities in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania and Middle East.

Beyond destination-focused, trips can spotlight adventure, art, civics and social studies, film and TV production, history, language and culture, and science. Some of EFT’s most popular trips include a 4-day

professional workshop experience in NYC for theater, dance and orchestra students; an 8-day day trip to France with visits to Paris and Normandy; and a 3-day tour of the iconic L.A. highlights. Chaperones travel for free.

4. STUDENTUNIVERSE

The world’s leading travel booking site for students and youth, StudentUniverse has partnered with more than 200 airlines to provide exclusive trips all over the globe for those under 30. A unique pricing structure grants discount rates to large student groups, and a partnership with Flight Central in 2015 ensured students can now take reasonably priced trips to diverse countries such as Hong Kong, India and the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Boston, StudentUniverse has expanded into the U.K., Australia and Canada

5. STRAIGHT A TOURS

Straight A Tours is a leader in student group travel based in Orlando, Florida that provides travel arrangements for students to destinations all over the United States. It is also one of Disney’s preferred travel planners for trips to places like Disney World and Disneyland. Student groups in California can experience theme parks and other attractions. Itineraries in Northern and Southern California might include the Golden Gate Bridge, Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego.

Straight A Tours’ “Festivals at Sea” program, which has been placing student groups on cruises for more than 25 years, includes workshops, classes and presentations that can be arranged with the ships’ staff and crew members on the ship. Cruises include 24-hour dining, spacious staterooms, fun shipboard activities and entertainment, interesting destinations and more.

ACIS , the American Council for International Studies, has been a leader in quality educational travel for middle and high school students since 1978. The company emphasizes Cultural Connections, where students interact with local tour guides and artisans no matter where in the world their trip takes them. Students can look forward to authentic meals that represent local cuisine and hotels close to historic sights instead of long bus trips or catered meals.

With tours across six continents and personalized service from a dedicated international program team, ACIS has established an excellent reputation after some 45 years in the industry. Unique tours include an 10-day Cities of Indochina trip with stops in Bangkok, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City; a Cradle of Civilization trip with in-depth visits to Athens, Sorrento and Rome; and a Mystical Mexico trip full of visits to pyramids, cenotes and an eco-archeological theme park.

7. KALEIDOSCOPE ADVENTURES

With a former educator as its CEO, Kaleidoscope Adventures has become known as a leader in the student travel planning industry with an eye for crafting trips that are uniquely their own. Specializing in trips that are distinctively educational as well as ones focused on performance, sports and festivals, Kaleidoscope Adventures makes student safety a priority with a clearly communicated safety plan included in the process.

Treat your students to an outdoor adventure with a visit to a private working Colorado dude ranch where guided hikes, horseback riding, wellness programs and art workshops are all part of the journey. Or venture to a city where the past co-exists beautifully with the present with a trip to Boston that includes historical adventures (Bunker Hill, Boston Tea Party Ship, Freedom Walking Tour) as well as more contemporary ones (Museum of Science, Blue Man Group).

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A leader in educational travel, we take immense pride in presenting our unparalleled bespoke overseas school tours. Meticulously crafted to align with both your chosen subject and desired destination, our expert team collaborates closely with you throughout the booking process. Together, we shape tailor-made international school trips that not only cater to your curriculum but also cultivate your students’ skills and passions in their chosen field.

Safety First

At Student Horizons, the safety of the students, teachers and staff remains at the core of everything we do. Safety is always number one. Combine international travel with the desire to satisfy students’ adventurous spirit and there will always be an element of risk. We promise to do everything possible to control risk and, in the event of an incident, manage things efficiently and effectively.

Our popular tours and destinations

Overseas tours paint a global canvas, exposing students to diverse cultures and perspectives. Cultivating a global mindset, students become adaptable and culturally aware, enriching their personal growth beyond the classroom.

Educational Tours

No matter your subject, our tours are meticulously crafted to align seamlessly with your curriculum, captivating and motivating your students. Enquire about your educational tour today, ensuring your students embark on an unforgettable experience that sparks conversations for years to come.

Sports Tours

Student Horizons’ multi-sports tours represent a powerful combination of sporting exchange, education, and cultural exploration. These tours provide students with a platform to create lasting memories and friendships, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.

Music Tours

Elevate your school’s musical talent through unforgettable overseas tours for your orchestra, band, or choir. Showcase your choral, strings, concert, or jazz bands at prestigious venues, and let your students be inspired by accomplished clinicians from leading music universities.

New Zealand Tours

Explore New Zealand’s enchanting landscapes, engage in thrilling activities, and immerse yourselves in the vibrant Māori culture—a perfect choice for your upcoming school tour.

Australia Tours

Student Horizons’ Australian school trips in sports, music, and education offer diverse and enriching experiences. From competitive sports tours to culturally immersive music trips, our carefully curated journeys go beyond traditional education, shaping well-rounded individuals with essential life skills.

Canberra Tours

Student Horizons Canberra school tours offer an exceptional opportunity for students to explore Australia’s rich history, culture, and educational institutions. With close to 180,000 students traveling to Canberra every year, this capital city has become a rite of passage for Australian students.

One of the most significant advantages of a Fiji school tour is the exposure to a rich and diverse culture. Fiji is home to a blend of indigenous Fijian, Indo-Fijian, and other ethnic groups, making it a perfect place for students to learn about cultural diversity.

UK & Europe Tours

UK and Europe school tour offer a multitude of benefits for students. These experiences provide a unique opportunity for cultural immersion, allowing students to witness history come alive as they explore iconic landmarks, museums, and historical sites. The rich diversity of cultures and languages in Europe broadens students’ global perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for different ways of life.

USA school trips offer students a multifaceted learning experience that combines educational enrichment with cultural exploration, creating lasting memories and shaping more globally aware individuals.

Book with confidence

Book your school tour with assurance, confident in the knowledge that Student Horizons is a proud member of key travel industry associations, holding a comprehensive array of accreditations.

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The Student Horizons team provided excellent service pre-departure and were on hand to provide logistical support as the tour progressed. They offered flexibility when changes to the itinerary were required and were in regular communication with the different tour providers to ensure the tour ran smoothly… Student Horizons staff have always been accommodating and flexible and a pleasure to work with.

The entire tour was an absolute success. The real strength was not in the individual activities/workshops but in their overall range. Students all got something different from each of the workshops but overall had a positive experience at each. The performances and school exchanges were obvious highlights for the students.

My experience with Student Horizons was one I will not ever forget. This was my first tour and I am so excited to organize another one. The relationships that were built with the other schools and the development of my students in their personal lives as well as through their Netball was astounding. This will be a memory that will be kept with me forever. I am truly grateful for the experience I was able to provide my students and how professional Student Horizons were at organising this.

On behalf of the Padua Rugby Tour I would like to thank you for the once in a lifetime experience for the boys. From the Temple Bar to Rugby Club Versailles it was a full itinerary of great rugby, unbelievable culture and history and lots of laughs. We would personally like to congratulate Blair on his organisation and more importantly his friendship.

A very successful trip that engaged our musicians in the music and cultural of China.

Student Horizons helped make it possible for us as tour leaders to provide our students with an experience that challenged them and exposed them to some of the most significant architecture, galleries, museums across Europe. As leaders we were able to travel with the confidence that having an organisation like Student Horizons behind you gives. An excellent tour for both students and staff.

It was fantastic! well balanced with sports and sightseeing. The girls were kept busy but also had time to relax and enjoy their tour.

An amazing tour of memorable places made by the outstanding organisation of Student Horizons.

The overall service of our Sports and cultural tour of New Zealand was exceptional. The team at Student Horizons helped every step of the way. The attention to detail in all aspects from game days to activities ensured the students and staff were looked after.

Our tour was highly successful in terms of experiencing a new culture, developing young men and playing some enjoyable rugby. There were many good memories made on this trip which I know the boys will cherish for the rest of their lives.

It was an amazing experience and made so easy by Student Horizons. We didn’t have to worry about minor details but could ensure the students were having a great time on their tour. I haven’t stopped recommending Student Horizons since the last tour we did, two years ago, and I will continue to recommend them to anyone wanting to take students away.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Student Horizons acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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Here at NST, we have over 55 years of experience in designing school trips for primary and secondary school pupils. We provide school trips to over 100 destinations throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond including America.

We can tailor your educational school trips to suit any subject, including History, English, Modern Foreign Languages, Art & Design and Geography. Our team understands the importance of designing school trips that are not only educational but also engaging and exciting for your school class. 

The Benefits of booking a school trip with NST 

Our educational travel experts know that organising school travel, accommodation and activities for an entire class can be a challenging experience for teachers. Whatever your focus, we can plan bespoke, curriculum-linked school trip itineraries to meet the needs of your class. Our priority is to make your school trip an unforgettable experience for both pupils and teachers alike. 

Having worked with thousands of primary and secondary school groups over the years, our team at NST relies on this experience to support schools before, during and after their school trip - and take the hassle out of the teacher's hands.

Get in touch today to find out how we could help you plan and design an engaging, educational school trip of a lifetime. 

Before your tour

• Your own dedicated NST contact
• Bespoke tour itineraries
• Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
• Curriculum linked visit programmes
• Great value for money - no hidden costs
• Free group leader inspection visits
• Risk assessment guidance
• Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

• Free educational resources
• Group-friendly accommodation
• Exceptional standards of coaching
• On-tour support from our reps on the ground
• Support & assistance from our specialists throughout your tour
• 24/7 support just a call away
• Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

• Priority rebooking services
• Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
• You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
• School travel company of choice since 1967

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When deciding on who you should choose to handle your students travel arrangements, you can trust our team at the school tour company., we do not claim to be the number one school tour organiser in ireland, we are the number one school tour organiser.

When deciding on who to handle your school tour arrangements you can trust our team here at The School Tour Company. We have a large team who are dedicated to ensuring that you and your students have a wonderful school tour experience

Our focus is to ensure that the students learn as much as possible from the school tour experience by making itineraries varied, stimulating and action packed. Without question we feel, and have been told by many of our clients, that the relationship between the teacher and students dramatically improves following a school tour experience and students are more driven to succeed.

Our mantra is and will continue to be that ‘your job is to teach, and our job is to organise your school tour’. We never lose sight of the hard work and dedication that you put into leading the tours and we really try to minimise the stress that can be involved with doing this.

We have the largest and most experienced team in Ireland, with well over 200 years of combined school tour experience. No other company can offer this to you.

Our focus is to ensure that students learn as much as possible from the school tour experience by making itineraries varied, stimulating and action-packed. Without question the relationship between teacher and student dramatically improves following the school tour experience and students are more driven to succeed.

We hope you can find something to inspire you for your next tour. If your desired location is not mentioned on our website, please contact us as we can tailor make a tour to anywhere in the world.

We are not just limited to student travel so please consider our expertise when organising any kind of group travel, whether it be a retirement group, ladies club, sports club, dance group, choir/music group or flower club.

Our first-class personal service continues to be an integral part of our company.

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11 Best Tour Companies for Family Tours in 2024

T he best family vacation ideas create the kind of formative memories that stay with kids all the way into adulthood. But planning those memorable family travel adventures can be exhausting, especially when simply trying to choose a restaurant for dinner can ignite bickering. That’s why parents often choose family tours, which eliminate almost all the hassles from the vacation planning process.

When you travel on guided family tours, you get knowledgeable leaders privy to locals-only spots and hidden gems you’d probably never find on your own. They handle all the tedious details and decisions before you depart and organize everything during your trip, freeing you to simply have fun. Guided family tours almost always include accommodations and at least some meals for the ultimate in vacation ease.

2024’s Best Family Travel Tour Companies for Group Tours and Private Tours

While family group tours are not for everyone, they’re a great option for families who enjoy mingling with others as they explore the world. Here are my most highly recommended picks for 2024’s best family tour companies operating in popular family vacation spots in the U.S. , Europe , the Caribbean , and around the world.

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1. Adventures by Disney

Disney and families go together like milk and cookies, so it’s no wonder  Adventures by Disney  (ABD) is a leading provider of family tours. Adventures by Disney offers more than 40 family adventures to destinations on all seven continents. Most of ABD’s tours for geared toward families, but the company does offer a few adult-exclusive itineraries as well. Adventures by Disney’s guided family tours are led by knowledgeable Disney-trained trip leaders called Adventure Guides, who take care to every detail and ensure a memorable vacation from start to finish. 

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You can expect Disney’s trademark magic to shine through with special activities for children, exceptional service, and VIP experiences such as up-close photos with the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, sailing past polar bears in the Arctic, and horseback riding in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. After your first trip, you’ll be eligible to join the company’s Adventurer Insiders program for special savings on trips throughout the year. 

Quick Facts about Family Tours with Adventures by Disney

• Average guided tour group size:  30 people.
• Price category:  Upscale.
• What’s included:  Disney-trained Adventure Guides, family-friendly accommodations, transfers, most meals, and gratuities for housekeeping, drivers, and waitstaff.
• What’s not included:  Airfare, alcohol unless specifically noted, and gratuities for your Adventure Guides.
• Primary audience:  Families.
• Destinations:  More than 40 destinations across all seven continents.

2. Family Tours from G Adventures

Tour operator G Adventures  believes travel can change the world, and its family guided tours aim to open the world to kids by introducing them to diverse people and cultures. The company also offers exclusive tours in partnership with National Geographic, which means adventure-loving families with children age seven and older who are interested in wildlife, photography, and geography can book a  National Geographic Family Journey with G Adventures to places like Iceland, Morocco, and Alaska.

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G Adventures has a range of small group tours for families to suit most travel styles and ages, including hard-to-please teens and tweens. Most trips blend must-see destination highlights with meaningful cultural exchange. Enthusiastic guides are hand-selected for their desire to work with families.

Quick Facts about Family Tours with G Adventures

• Average guided tour group size:  12 people.
• Price category :  Moderate.
• What’s included:  Accommodations and some meals.
• What’s not included:  Airfare.
• Primary audience:  Family tours are generally appropriate for ages six and up.
• Destinations:  More than 750 trips in 100+ countries across all seven continents.
• More tours: 10 Best G Adventures Tours to Take in 2024

3. Family Tours from Trafalgar

From family tours to foodie adventures to safaris, Trafalgar has an itinerary to fit your style. All of Trafalgar’s tour directors have at least three years of road experience, and many have been with the company for decades. Tours cover all accommodations (typically four-star hotels) and most meals, activities, and transportation during your trip. One-of-a-kind experiences such as dining with locals, sleeping in a castle, and VIP entry to iconic sights sweeten the deal. 

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Children as young as five are welcome on Trafalgar’s travel tours for families. Notably, Trafalgar also offers single-parent vacations . From meeting a real-life cowboy in the American West to experiencing life as a gladiator in Rome to letting your inner Harry Potter loose in England, the company’s family vacations provide adventure for all ages. ( Read our full Trafalgar review here .)

Quick Facts about Family Travel Tours with Trafalgar

• Average guided tour group size:  40 people.
• Price category:  Moderate.
• What’s included:  Accommodations, daily breakfast, many meals, luxury coach transportation, Wi-Fi in most countries, airport transfers, and luggage handling.
• What’s not included:  Airfare.
• Primary audience:  Family tours are generally appropriate for ages five and up.
• Destinations:  All seven continents, with kid-friendly trips to Europe, Britain, and the American West among the most popular options for families.
• More tours: 10 Best Trafalgar Tours to Take in 2024

4. Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Explorers Sailings

The only expedition cruise tour company on this list, Lindblad Expeditions is a great fit for families looking to feel safe, supported, and seen on a big adventure.

On itineraries featuring the National Geographic Explorers program (Alaska, Galápagos, Baja California, Iceland, and select Antarctica cruises), certified field educators lead kid activities that range from learning to drive zodiacs, snorkeling, ziplining, and helping with citizen science projects. And each sailing is staffed by a crew of expert naturalists, biologists, and other science and wildlife experts.

Several of the company’s ships have adjoining rooms so families can turn two cabins into a suite that sleeps four comfortably. Guests—including kids—have plenty of room to roam onboard, to spots including a lounge with a library and the ship’s bridge, where the crew will happily show kids navigation tools. Meals have plenty of options (and ways to keep even picky eaters happy) and the dining room vibe is casual enough to keep mealtimes easy.

On a recent Lindblad cruise, I got a firsthand look at just how much a culture of safety is woven into every part of the journey. As a parent, I appreciated the extra care the entire crew takes, especially since activities like snorkeling off small boats and water landings could otherwise feel a little dicey with kids.

Quick Facts about Family Tours with Lindblad Expeditions

• Average guided tour group size:  The number of guests varies by ship size, but the range is 28 to 148 guests per sailing. Most ships hold around 100 people.
• Price category:  Lindblad defines itself as a luxury adventure outfitter
• What’s included:  An expert crew that includes naturalists, scientists, and an expedition leader; comfortable and polished staterooms; transfers; meals; and all activities
• What’s not included:  Airfare and gratuities for crew
• Primary audience:  People with an environmentally conscious mindset who are looking to explore remote and wild places with an emphasis on conservation
• Destinations:  100+ itineraries across all seven continents.

5. Intrepid Travel’s Family Tours

Responsible, experience-rich travel is a mission at not-for-profit  Intrepid Travel , with small group trips geared to young adults, women, solo travelers, active travelers, and families. On its family tours, groups are made up of three to five families from all over the world, plus a guide. Many participants have an interest in the preservation of indigenous cultures, climate education, and conservation, so fast friendships with like-minded participants tend to develop quickly.  

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Personal connections with locals are an integral part of the Intrepid experience: Kicking a football with Massai tribesmen in Kenya, learning about indigenous cultures in Costa Rica, and baking bread from a traditional recipe with a Berber family in Morocco are just a few examples. Family trips prioritize kid-friendly hotels with swimming pools and activities like riding in a tuk-tuk through the streets of Bangkok or searching for wildlife with a wolf tracker in Yellowstone National Park. 

Quick Facts about Family Tours with Intrepid

• Average guided tour group size : 12 people.
• Price category:  Budget.
• What’s included:  Accommodation, local transport, and some meals.
• What’s not included:  Airfare, travel insurance, and tips.
• Primary audience : Middle-age females and solo travelers, though families are well represented; some tours are geared specifically towards families.
• Destinations : More than 1,000 trips to 100 countries across all seven continents.

6. Luxury Family Tours with Abercrombie & Kent

Group tour operator Abercrombie & Kent  pioneered the concept of luxury small-group travel more than 60 years ago, and today the company continues to lead the pack with small group journeys to more than 100 countries and on all seven continents. Highlights include wildlife safaris to Kenya and Tanzania, history-focused trips to Israel, and Peruvian explorations to Machu Picchu. On family tours with Abercrombie & Kent, a Resident Tour Director remains with the group throughout, facilitating a richer understanding of local customs. He or she is assisted by specialized local guides who encourage guests to take a meaningful dive into immersive insider experiences.

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Your tour price includes everything from meals to activities to hotels, which are high-end properties suitable for discerning guests. Mid-journey laundry service, luggage transfers, and Internet are also included. Participants are often Gen X and baby boomer couples. The company’s luxury family itineraries to places like Costa Rica and the Galapagos are timed with school breaks . 

Quick Facts about Luxury Family Travel Tours with Abercrombie & Kent

• Average guided tour group size:  14 people.
• Price category:  Upscale.
• What’s included:  Inter-itinerary flights, accommodations, luggage transfers, meals, mid-journey laundry, activities, and expert guides.
• What’s not included:  Airfare to and from your destination, though a flight concierge is available 24/7 to assist with airline delays.
• Primary audience:  Gen X, boomers, and multigenerational families.
• Destinations:  More than 100 countries across all seven continents.

7. Butterfield & Robinson’s Family Tours

Guided tours with Butterfield & Robinson often include biking and hiking, though you don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy strolling a serene country lane or pedaling an e-bike on a flat path. The company’s family adventures cater to children as young as eight and are designed and test-driven by actual parents to prioritize a balance of family togetherness and adults-only time . Families with older kids will also find special itineraries for traveling with teens and young adult children. A walking trip in Peru or biking in Cambodia and Vietnam allows your family to bond in a whole new way.

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The presence of other young people creates the opportunity for peer friendships to blossom, though all of the company’s family tours leave room for independent activities and cultural experiences, so you’re not tethered to the group. On Butterfield & Robinson trips, accommodations are curated to fit the region you’re visiting; you’ll never stay at a cookie-cutter chain hotel. And while meticulous planning goes into each trip, you can expect impromptu pit stops and last-minute simple pleasures that make travel so worthwhile. 

Quick Facts about Family Travel Adventures with Butterfield & Robinson

• Average guided tour group size:  10 people.
• What’s included:  Accommodation, meals, wine/drinks, and guides.
• What’s not included:  airfare, pre- and post-trip accommodation, and travel insurance .
• Primary audience:  Butterfield & Robinson’s family tours are geared toward active travelers who want to dig deeper into a destination.
• Destinations:  55 countries across six continents.

8. Family Tours with REI Adventures

If you love fresh air family adventures that celebrate America’s rich natural beauty,  REI ‘s guided family tours will fit like a glove. Kayaking, hiking, and biking in the U.S. are their specialty. There are typically two guides on every trip, and they know the secret swimming holes, the primo selfie spots, and exactly what species of bird is singing in the early morning. The guides do it all from prepping meals to sharing information about wildlife. 

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REI offers trips for hard-core adventurers, solo and female travelers, and active families. Travelers with children ages eight to 17 may select small group adventures specifically for families, like hiking in Yosemite National Park, kayaking in the San Juan Islands, or trying a treetop aerial challenge course in the Great Smoky Mountains. Guides on family tours are trained to keep kids engaged. On some trips you’ll camp under the stars in comfy tents (your guides will set up the tents); on other trips you’ll sleep in comfortable lodges. REI members receive a discount, as do children. 

Quick Facts about Family Travel Tours with REI Adventures

• What’s included:  Camping gear, meals, and national park fees.
• What’s not included:  Transportation to the trip’s starting point.
• Primary audience:  Family tours are geared toward kids ages eight to 17 years old.
• Destinations:  Eight states including Wyoming, Alaska, and California.

9. Road Scholar

Not-for-profit  Road Scholar  trips attract lifelong learners who are keen to plunge beneath the surface rather than just skim it. The company caters to baby boomers and seniors, with programs for skip-gen vacations (grandparents and grandkids traveling together) and multigenerational vacations (grandparents, parents, and grandkids traveling together). These trips present multiple opportunities for adults and kids to learn together. But while incorporating learning into a family vacation can be a welcome benefit, the kids will be having so much fun they may not realize how much knowledge they’re absorbing. 

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All of Road Scholar’s family tours have two group leaders who know how to appeal to varying ages, interests, and attention spans. They take care of logistics while local instructors add expertise on a range of topics. Mount Rushmore and the Badlands ,   whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon , and  discovering iconic landmarks in Paris  are some of the most sought-after family itineraries . 

Quick Facts about Family Tours with Road Scholar

• Average guided tour group size:  22
• Price category :  Moderate 
• What’s included:  Accommodations, most meals, hands-on experiences, gratuities throughout the program, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan
• What’s not included:  Travel to and from the program and trip cancellation insurance 
• Primary audience:  Baby boomers and seniors, including grandparents traveling with their grandkids
• Destinations:  150 countries and all 50 states in the U.S.

10. Tauck Bridges

Family-owned  Tauck  has been offering epic guided vacations for nearly 100 years. In 2003, the company launched its family travel tours called Tauck Bridges , which are designed for family travelers of all ages (parents with kids, skip-gen trips for kids with grandparents, all three generations traveling together, etc.) with 20 itineraries in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Highlights include exploring the Alps, listening to Irish music, and viewing slot canyons in the American West.

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The distinguishing factor of these family tours is they’re created with an eye toward engaging all generations so that everyone in the family will have a great time. Tauck’s trip guides are known for their personal touch and have expertise in local customs, traditions, flora, and fauna. Meals and hotels are always top-notch.

Quick Facts about Family Tours with Tauck Bridges

• Average guided tour group size:  35 people.
• Price category :  Upscale.
• What’s included:  Gratuities, sightseeing and admissions, most meals, airport handling, luggage transfer, and taxes.
• What’s not included:  Airfare and adult beverages.
• Primary audience:  Tauck’s family tours cater to multiple generations traveling together.
• Destinations:  More than 100 destinations in 70+ countries across all seven continents.

11. Family Travel Adventures with Austin Adventures

Tour operator Austin Adventures  forged its reputation by specializing in tours to America’s national parks, and the company remains an expert in this area. Its guided group family trips are ideal for anyone who gravitates towards hidden gems and the lesser-known side of national parks. If you book a trip to Yellowstone, for example, of course you’ll watch Old Faithful erupt—but you’ll also hike a semi-secret trail. Activities such as rafting and zip lining up the fun factor for kids.

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Guides are first-aid certified, and with a 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, there’s plenty of time to chat and get acquainted. The guides on family tours, some of whom are teachers during the school year, know how to plan kid-friendly activities that allow parents time to relax. All but one meal is included, presenting the opportunity to have an evening on your own or perhaps with newfound friends. Austin Adventures offers popular family tours to bucket-list destinations like the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park, and New Zealand.

Quick Facts about Small Group Family Adventures with Austin Adventures 

• Average guided tour group size: 12 people.
• What’s included:  Meals and snacks except for one dinner, any necessary equipment and gear, and accommodations.
• What’s not included:  Airfare to your destination, gratuities for guides, alcoholic beverages, and one dinner.
• Primary audience:  Its family tours are best enjoyed by active families.
• Destinations:  21 countries in North America, Europe, South America, and Africa.

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Idina Menzel Announces 2024 Tour to Visit Hershey Theatre

Tickets go on sale friday, april 26, at 10 a.m..

Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter and Tony Award-winning performer Idina Menzel today announced the “Take Me or Leave Me Tour,” coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com and www.Ticketmaster.com .

The “Take Me or Leave Me Tour” kicks off in Seattle, Wash., on July 19 with dates through mid-August, including a visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth . The shows will feature fan favorites from throughout Menzel’s illustrious career, showcasing iconic hits from “Wicked,” “Rent” and newer music from her electrifying dance album “Drama Queen.”

ABOUT IDINA MENZEL

Menzel rose to fame for her role as Maureen in the popular Broadway musical “Rent.” Her career continued to take off as she won a Tony Award for her role as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch in the smash-hit musical “Wicked.” Her voice can be heard as Elsa in Disney’ s Oscar-winning film “Frozen.” The film’s song “Let It Go,” voiced by Menzel, became an instant international phenomenon, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Written Song for Visual Media. 

For more information, please visit either www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.IdinaMenzel.com . 

Hershey Theatre  opened in September 1933. It has established itself as the area’s premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and world-renowned entertainers.

A Gen Xer who got $250,000 in student loans forgiven said he can now finally start saving for retirement — and consider his dream of studying in India

• Joel Lambdin, 49, received $250,000 in student-loan forgiveness in January.
• It's a result of the Education Department's one-time account adjustments.
• Lambdin said the relief would allow him to save for retirement and consider long-term dreams.

Joel Lambdin finished graduate school in 1998 — but as a professional musician, he was hardly making enough money to pay off his student loans and other bills.

So Lambdin, now 49, said his only option to make ends meet was to put his student loans in forbearance — in which he was not making payments but interest was still accumulating .

"It was just so that I could subsist, so that I could survive," Lambdin told Business Insider. "With the hope that at some point, I would be making enough money that I would be able to take them out of forbearance and start paying them down."

But he grew to realize that the only way he could make a significant dent in his student loans was by switching careers. He didn't want to do that because he loved working in music, so he decided to keep his larger student loan in forbearance and begin paying off his smaller loan with a lower monthly payment.

He continued making those payments until the pandemic pause on student-loan payments , at which point he and his wife started making a plan of action to tackle the larger debt once the pause ended. That led them to discover the Education Department's initiative allowing some borrowers a one-time account adjustment . It lets the department evaluate borrowers' accounts and update payment progress toward forgiveness on income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including any payments made during a forbearance period.

That account adjustment led to a letter Lambdin received on January 31, reviewed by BI, from his student-loan servicer Aidvantage. It said: "Congratulations! The Biden-Harris Administration has forgiven your federal student loan(s) listed below with Aidvantage in full."

For Lambdin, that letter meant his $249,255 outstanding student-loan balance was effectively wiped out.

"It had started to feel like my fate was being decided for me by the cold hand of finance," Lambdin said, "and that was a weight that I didn't realize was there until it wasn't there."

He added: "The feeling was much more like putting down a backpack that was really full of books that you got used to. And then you put it down, and you're like, 'Oh, man, that feels so much better.' It's more like that, rather than sort of a jump-for-joy kind of situation."

While Lambdin is still working to determine what exactly the relief will mean for him and his wife, he said, discussing retirement is "a much more present conversation now" because contributing to savings is viable after the relief. He can also begin to look into buying a home.

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The Education Department continues to cancel student debt through its one-time account adjustments, a process it plans to complete this summer. Most recently, the department wiped out $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers , some of whom benefited from the adjustments.

Beyond financial goals, Lambdin said the relief was also allowing him the freedom to pursue some of his long-term dreams, including taking a sabbatical to study with his meditation teacher in India.

"It's something that I wouldn't have been able to even consider doing if we had to pay off student loans, but without them, it's something that I can really seriously consider doing," he said. "And so those are the kinds of things that I think get really lost in the monetary side of the conversation about debt relief."

'I've been really lucky'

While Lambdin said he felt as though he earned the relief given his decades of payments, he recognized that it's not that easy for many other borrowers.

For example, as BI has previously reported , some borrowers who might qualify for relief through different repayment programs may not have gotten it yet because of paperwork backlogs and administrative errors. On top of that, funding for federal student-loan servicers is strained — meaning many borrowers face hourslong hold times and cannot get clear answers from customer service regarding their payment progress.

"There are some real horror stories out there, and I've been really lucky in that I haven't experienced the kinds of shenanigans that other people have experienced," Lambdin said. "So I actually feel very lucky that things have transpired the way they have."

Some of those horror stories include inaccurate payment projections and delayed billing statements . When it comes to student-loan forgiveness, some borrowers told BI that their servicer made a mistake with the forgiveness , reinstating their payments months later.

The Education Department has said it's aware of the challenges borrowers face and has established an accountability framework to punish servicers when they fail to fulfill their contractual obligations.

The department is also in the process of crafting its new plan for student-loan forgiveness — it recently released the draft text of the rules , which included relief for borrowers with unpaid interest and those who have been in repayment for at least 20 years.

As for Lambdin, he's still figuring out how to approach life without student debt hanging over his head. But now he can consider various options, and he can thank the loan forgiveness for that freedom.

"There's a certain amount of waiting for the other shoe to drop because it's not that I don't trust that it's happening but just that the debt has been with me for so long, and then it's not there," Lambdin said. "And it's something that I think really takes some getting used to."

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Newbury Park school band seeks public's help finding or replacing stolen instruments

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- Students at a Newbury Park high school are asking the public for help after thieves stole nearly $25,000 worth of instruments after a concert this weekend.

The student musicians with Newbury Park Adventist Academy had just performed in Chula Vista Saturday night as part of a weekend music tour when someone broke into their rental truck at the La Quinta Inn.

School officials say between $20,000 to $25,000 worth of instruments were stolen.

"We had one set of bells that is particularly pricey to replace and a euphonium worth probably about $6,000," the school's principal Joel Albritton said.

Chula Vista police are investigating the theft.

Despite the bad outcome, Albritton hopes that students use this as a life lesson.

"We are most interested in making sure students understand that bad things are going to happen in their lives. The question is, how are they going to respond?"

His students have responded by reaching out to the community for help.

According to the school band's Instagram , students are seeking help finding instruments for their next performance but welcome other donations too.

Donate to the school band here.

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