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As such, we are continuously evaluating all aspects of programs and may make changes to ensure that each program meets the most up-to-date health and safety standards. 

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Let the learning (and fun!) continue with WorldStrides individual travel programs

WorldStrides’ expertise spans the globe, and our programs do, too! From performing opportunities to individual exploration and more, we provide a variety of educational travel and experiential learning programs to support you throughout your lifelong learning journey. As a WorldStrides alum, you (and anyone in your immediate household) can save $350 on any individual travel program taking place now through August 2023.  Check out some of the life-changing programs available to you: 

Career Exploration

Discover your passion and try out a future career through hands-on experiences and interaction with subject-matter experts. Envision by WorldStrides programs take place on college campuses and span numerous fields like law, medicine, engineering, and business.

Individual Exploration

Follow your own unique passions and connect with like-minded students from across the country as you discover a new destination with our local experts. With both domestic and international programs available, you’ll immerse yourself in an exciting location and enjoy engaging, action-packed experiences that explore the rich culture and history of our world.

Performing Arts

Our Honors Performance Series distinguishes talented student musicians with the opportunity to perform at world-renowned venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Several days of band, choir, or orchestra rehearsals lead up to a once-in-a-lifetime performance, and you’ll get to network with peers while experiencing the sights and performance arts of your destination!

Study Abroad

Study in prestigious settings like Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, and New York as you learn from renowned academics from a variety of disciplines while exploring your host campus and city. With more than 150 courses to choose from, you’ll distinguish yourself from the crowd while making lifelong friendships with fellow high-achieving students on an Oxbridge Academic Program.

Join us for a unique 13-week program that starts with an orientation in Rome and allows you to pick three destinations around the globe to study. Every location offers a different type of experiential learning, from university classes and language studies to community engagement and development projects.

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Celebrate the colors, laughter, and feels of Europe's most fabulous Pride parties & parades with Sam Cushing.

Costa Rica boasts some of the coolest wildlife and terrain to explore. Join Corey and Sami as they tackle all Costa Rica has to offer from white water to waterfalls to aerial bridges and more!

New Orleans is a city like no other, and you can access it like never before. Experience the culture, cuisine, and charisma of the Crescent City.

Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and Ho Chi Minh City reflects that, continuing to spread at a furious pace. We'll also step away from the hustle and bustle to find the quieter, more regal vistas that the country has to offer.

Wrap yourself in the wonder and sophistication of France's famed capital—complete with insider access to the Louvre, a bicycle ride through the Garden of Versailles, and a night at the dazzling Moulin Rouge Cabaret.

Lose yourself in a land where culture, charm, and chaos meet. Delights and surprises abound when you visit to the bustling bazaars of Fes el Bali and take an exhilarating camel ride through the Sahara Desert to a night under the stars.

Take in the rich history and cultural diversity of England's epicenter, where you’ll tour Buckingham Palace, reach new heights scaling the famous O2 arena, and maybe even solve the mystery of Stonehenge.

Fall in love with the Aussies’ relaxed way of life and passion for the outdoors with an adventure that takes you snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, hiking waterfalls in the Blue Mountains, and surfing off the coast of Bondi Beach.

Deep dive into the history, luxury, and magic of U.A.E. Go from sand to snow, 4x4's to Ferraris, fast-paced tourism to tranquil spa experiences, water to aerial views from the highest building in the world.

We live in a fast-paced world where unplugging and slowing down is getting more and more difficult each day. Amid the chaos, what if you could make more time for self-love and introspection? And what if you could do it in a place where mountain air, gorgeous natural surroundings, and healing session

Experience the complete Ring Road. This is certainly a powerful and comprehensive tour of Iceland, showing off nature in so many spectacular ways! We'll visit the North, the East Fjords, the Southern Coast, and some of the most famous, iconic places to experience Iceland at it’s finest.

Reconnect with yourself and with nature amid white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. This island-hopping retreat lands you in the “soft coral capital of the world” for all the water sports and beachside relaxation you can dream of.

Explore the culinary capital of America and the hidden gem of the Hudson Valley.

Enjoy a fruitful experience as you explore one of America’s greatest cities and wine regions.

Treat yourself to visual and culinary delights in this must-see destination that makes fun a way of life. Here, you’ll observe monks in meditation, make some friends at an elephant sanctuary, and dine under the limestone cliffs of Railay Bay.

Get your thrill on at Paris’ top theme parks and other must-see destinations. You’ll enjoy three adventure-packed days at the parks before diving deeper into France’s art, food, and entertainment alongside an expert local guide.

WHY WORLDSTRIDES?

Founded in 1967, WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiences. Each year, more than 550,000 travelers of all ages embark on our curated travel experiences. In addition to our Learn by Adventure tours, we offer experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports that allow travelers to see the world—and themselves—in new ways. Visit the WorldStrides website for more information.

We’re there when you need us, and if the unexpected happens, we bring a can-do mindset to get things back on track quickly.

Track Record

Our network, knowledge, planning and industry-leading infrastructure provide the confidence and peace of mind that only come from experience.

at the Core

Our goal is to provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning.

STAY IN THE KNOW, SO YOU CAN GO!

We’re in the process of putting together even more Learn by Adventure tours. Fill out the form below to learn more about a current trip or get updates on new offerings. You’ll also receive a welcome basket on the first night of any Learn by Adventure trip you book with WorldStrides (a $50 value).

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WorldStrides Specialty Travel Programs

The worldstrides advantage.

As the Specialty Travel Program for WorldStrides, we are proud of our long history and for successfully traveling over 10,000,000 students throughout the United States and the World. We realize that a successful travel program requires our staff to meet the needs & expectations of the students, the parents, and the educators alike, and we will work hard to develop and deliver the highest quality, affordable and enjoyable travel programs. From the many travel programs we offer, we commit to providing youth enrichment experiences that will broaden your student's horizons, celebrates their achievements and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Please review the specialty travel options below for Celebrations, Enrichment, an affinity group custom travel program, or Sports. We look forward to the privilege of working with you and your group.

Grad Night Tours & Celebration Trips

• Disneyland Grad Nite
• Universal Studios Hollywood Grad Bash
• Universal Studios Orlando Grad Bash
• Universal Studios Jr. Grad Bash
• Six Flags Magic Mountain Grad Nite
• GradTastic at SeaWorld Orlando
• Knott's Berry Farm (SoCal), California's Great America (NorCal), Worlds of Fun (Missouri), Kings Dominion (Virginia), Carowinds (N. Carolina), and more!

Enrichment Trips

• Youth Leadership Programs
• Dance & Drill Group Adventures
• Music Group Adventures
• College Discoveries Tours
• Exchange Student Tours
• Girl Scout Adventures
• California State Educational Tours
• STEM Travel Programs
• San Diego Holiday Bowl

• Cal Bears Fan Travel

Individual Travel Tours

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WorldStrides Has the Youth Industry’s Highest Credentials and Affiliations

Any business that has been in continuous operations for over 50 years has gained significant knowledge and positive industry experience. WorldStrides has developed the industry’s strongest professional relationships with youth travel suppliers throughout North America. We only work with those youth-friendly companies that value, safety and attention to detail .

$1 Million in Consumer Protection

Founding Member and Certified Student Travel Organization for the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA)

Appointed by the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATA)

Fundraising

Looking for resources on fundraising? WorldStrides is committed to giving every student the opportunity to experience the life-changing experiences that happen on our programs every day. For more information, click here.

Professional and Academic Credit

WorldStrides and its travel divisions are accredited by educational bodies across the country, and we have a dedicated Curriculum and Academics team. We can offer Academic Credit  for students (high school or college preparatory credit) and  Professional Development Hours  for teachers.  See accreditation details.

ATTENTION VALUED REGISTRANTS AND TRAVELERS: Our business hours are Monday - Friday, of 8:30am to 4:00pm. If you would like to email us, please do so 24/7 at [email protected] . Thank you for your communication.

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As the US Sports Travel Program for WorldStrides, we are a full-service, global sports travel provider offering athletes, coaches, families, & spectators one stop for travel-related resources and services.

Since 1985, we have successfully provided quality travel experiences to over one million participants attending games, tournaments, and special affinity events worldwide. Our main offices are based in the United States (California, Virginia, Baltimore, and Florida), however, we also have offices in Toronto, London, Sydney, & Shanghai, available to support your travel interests both inbound and outbound. Our strong global partnerships with major hotels, airlines, attractions, and restaurants creates a value-added and affordable travel experience for travelers going to any destination.

• A+ Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating
• $1 Million in Consumer Protection
• $50,000,000 in Professional Liability Insurance (Highest in Travel Industry)
• Appointed by the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATA)  
• Founding Member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA)  
• 35-Year Preferred Partner of California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA)

1) EXPERIENCE : Since 1985 - Over 30 years of successful group travel experience. Over 10,000 successful groups and over 1.5 million travelers throughout North America.

2) FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY : We are an approved Seller of Travel in all US States, And maintains a $1,000,000 Consumer Protection Bond. Client funds are only utilized for trip operations.  Additionally, we carry a $50,000,000 travel insurance policy.

3) COMPANY CREDENTIALS : We have all the registration required to be a U.S. Travel Promoter in every state requiring such. We are an active member in all relevant travel related associations - National Tour Association (NTA), American Bus Association (ABA), and Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA).

4) FULL SERVICE TRAVEL PROVIDER : WorldStrides is a full service, Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC)/International Airline Transportation Association (IATA) appointed travel agency. We have airline contracts with all major air carriers and have 25 years of Charter Air Operations experience.

5) INDUSTRY LEADER : In 1997, we founded the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA). SYTA currently has over 1000 industry members, and is considered "The Voice of Student & Youth Travel" in Global Student Travel.

6) LOCATION : Headquartered in Virginia, WorldStrides has full time US offices in El Dorado Hills CA, Baltimore MD, Boston MA, Denver CO, Austin TX and international offices in Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.

7) VALUE-ADDED SERVICE : We put together your trip - what you want. We'll provide experienced customer service throughout planning and an energetic and professional staff while the group is on the trip (if requested). a. Quality, student-friendly resort hotels convenient located. Upgrades to organizers b. Deluxe Private SPAB Charter Buses with SPAB-Certified Drivers on all trips. c. Great sight-seeing, theme parks , and student-friendly restaurants available.

8) PRICE : Our long term history and large National and international presence provides our Company with strong vendor relationships (airlines, buses, hotels, attractions, restaurants, etc.).  We can provide your group the trip you desire for the best price and value.

9) CONFIDENCE : Although we hope our company's experience, credentials, location, and value-added services will offer you strong confidence in knowing you will have a successful trip, we also know that a personal relationship is just as important. We will work as hard as possible to ensure that your trip is EVERYTHING you expect and more!!

10) PEACE OF MIND : Finally, and just as important as all the above, WorldStrides will produce a smooth, worry-free trip for you the organizer, for your travelers and for their Families, without any of the planning stress. We will handle all the details, we do all planning, book the components, collect the money, and execute the itinerary, so you and the group can focus on the amazing trip experience, the destination enrichment and the most fun.

Travel Provider Services:  One-Stop, Full Service

TRAVEL BOOKING SERVICES

• Group Air Transportation
• Ground transportation (rental car, airport shuttle, local shuttles)
• Accommodations (All national brands and local brands near venues)
• Local Tours & Activities available at special rates
• Meal Discount Deals
• Sports Insurance (Trip cancellation coverage)

AVAILABILITY

• Live via toll free - 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday
• On-Request hours - 24 hours as needed
• Online Booking via Engine - 24/7
• 24 hour/day emergency service during event time
• 24 hour/day Portal Access for Event Organizer

GUEST SERVICES

• VIP credentials badge for booked guest for events (optional per agreement – badges create affinity, and provide vehicle for MVP Meal/activity deals/ART
• Currency exchange options for foreign guest
• Fund Raising options available
• Event Departure Guide (at confirmation, 2 weeks out & onsite)
• Uniformed staff at event site 24/7 for hotel/attraction/service needs
• 98-100%+ Guest Satisfaction Ratings last 2 years from surveys

MARKETING SERVICES

• Custom Web site for each event, quick setup/turnaround/updates
• Email blasts-personalized to each guest
• GAP tracking (Group Accountability Program) for outbound communication to track status of event booking per event
• Targeted Travel survey sent immediately post event

SALES SUPPORT SERVICES

• Office throughout US – International (Canada, China, Australia, UK)

ACCREDITED SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• Accredited in all US States to issue High School and College Preparatory credit for enrichment travel programs

Questions? Contact Us!

WorldStrides - US Sports Travel Programs

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Higher Education Custom Programs

Global Experiences

Our Global Experiences team has spent years building networks of industry experts and dynamic organizations that can show your students real-world applications of their studies and immerse them in relevant, interactive projects. Since 2012, they have arranged more than 7,000 engagements with companies, non-profits, and government agencies.

Virtual Programming

Immersive engagements.

Our theme-based approach puts your curriculum at the core, resulting in richer academic outcomes. Through collaboration, we’ll incorporate your program aspirations to design a variety of in-country engagements to deliver more impactful experiences.

Global Leadership Series

Our online series features 30-minute interviews, conducted by our Global Experiences team, of leaders and subject matter experts from a variety of markets and industries around the world, accessible to you and your students from the comfort of your own homes. Sessions will showcase one of our global partners to discuss the current state of business, how their industry is adapting, and their advice on leadership in a new landscape.

Project-Based Learning

Strategy challenge, social impact exchange, company visit, panel discussion, local market immersion.

Our team is leading the way in virtual programming options. We are determined to help you meet your learning objectives, regardless of your ability to travel. Whether you’re planning a hybrid program or pivoting to a full-virtual global experience, we’ll work with you to find the best combination of cultural and academic options, accessible wherever your students are studying.

See what our partners are saying

We would recommend WorldStrides as an organization to partner with when creating virtual experiences. They continuously communicated with the Global Programs staff and helped troubleshoot unexpected challenges we encountered along the way. Their ability to secure some great speakers is always a plus! They were open to our ideas, and were able to “dream a little” with us as we explored new possibilities for our students.

Maria D. Flores, M.A. Director of Global Programs Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

I have interacted with WorldStrides for more than 10 years, traveling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive MBA students to dozens of countries around the world. They have great business and government contacts around the globe, which they use to create programming that conveys deep insight into what it’s like to live and work in different parts of the world.

Richard Daniels Director, Executive and Professional MBA Programs University of Georgia, Terry College of Business

Each year I know I have a true partner working alongside me as we plan educational and rewarding experiences for our students abroad. As an example, in Central Europe we visited Johnson & Johnson, learned from C-suite executives about challenges and opportunities in the market and enjoyed a one-hour “lab” where students were provided hands-on experiences with J&J products.

Nikkole Liesse Director, Executive MBA University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Working with WorldStrides has been a collaborative effort…we are able to put together an itinerary of business and cultural visits that our students will always remember.

Suzyn Ornstein Professor Suffolk University

I feel a genuine sense of partnership with WorldStrides in creating site visit programs that have the right tone and feel for our particular student community. Each program is the capstone of our students' time with us, and is often among the most memorable things they do while studying at Penn.

Umi Howard Senior Director, McNulty Leadership Program University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business

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Plan the international soccer experience of a lifetime, international soccer tour options.

WorldStrides Sports provides international soccer tours and trips for college, university, ODP, club, academy and high school teams to the world’s most memorable destinations. We personalize and arrange every aspect of customized itineraries for teams of all levels. Since 1998, we have followed our goal of bringing soccer teams from North America to all over the world to participate in the world’s greatest game while breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography.

Soccer Travel Abroad

WorldStrides Sports offers customized soccer tours to destinations around the world.

England Soccer Tours

England is the perfect destination for soccer teams of all levels, ages, and genders,...

Spain Soccer Tours

Spain, a land of sunny beaches and ancient towns, has traditionally held a special attraction...

Scotland Soccer Tours

Bagpipes, Braveheart and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, think you know everything there is...

Italy Soccer Tours

Italy is known as the country of “Life and Style”, of art and culture, of good food and...

Portugal Soccer Tours

Portugal is the perfect destination for college men’s and women’s teams. Portugal is a...

Costa Rica Soccer Tours

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America, bordered...

Testimonials

Soccer coaches, clubs, and teams share their international soccer tour experiences.

Dr. Terry Eguaoje, Technical Director of Coaching and Player Development, PA West ODP

"Working with WorldStrides Excel has provided our players with a multitude of new opportunities and experiences which will open their eyes to a new worldview of elite soccer."

Mark Cantor, President, Maryland ODP

Working with WorldStrides Excel has been a pleasure for me and our state association. From the planning, actual trip adventures and post debriefings, I have always felt that our relationship with WorldStrides Excel has been an awesome experience in every facet of world travel. I’m always excited for the kids traveling to the European destinations and coming back with a lifetime of soccer memories.

Life-changing moments happen here

Start your journey by choosing a year level or interest.

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Teacher Training

STEM: New Zealand

New Zealand's landscapes have been formed along the Pacific and Australian tectonic plate...

On this educational school tour to Canberra, students develop an understanding of Australia's...

South Korea & Japan

Explore the vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity with our South Korea and Japan tour.

Welcome to the town the turtles call home and where the Great Barrier Reef begins. Be immersed...

Central Australia

Experience the life-changing impact of the outback as you camp in the wilderness and learn...

Ancient History – Greece & Italy

Climb the Acropolis where the ancient Parthenon overlooks modern Athens, see the birthplace of...

Central European History

Students discover cities torn from a war-ridden past as you wander through historical sites in...

Language Immersion: Italy

Experience language and cultural immersion on this tour, where learning takes place against a...

Every day is a new adventure in North Queensland. Home to the World Heritage listed Daintree...

STEM: Canberra

A mixture of Civics and Citizenship, Australian History and STEM learning experiences,...

STEM: Tasmania

Combining agriculture, aquaculture and sustainability, this tour provides an insight into some...

East Coast History

With history and power on show everywhere you look, Washington and New York City enable...

Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima

Experience a fascinating mix of ancient temples, sacred shrines, historic monuments and shiny...

Germany, Prague and Vienna

Explore picturesque towns and big cities in this tour of Modern European history, music and...

With its cultural cache, spectacular scenery and tragic past, Cambodia offers students an...

Language Immersion: Bali

Known for its vibrant culture, diverse natural landscapes and exotic wildlife, Indonesia is...

Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai

Walk through China’s vast Tiananmen Square, view the Forbidden Palace, home to Chinese...

Strength in numbers

With more than 55 years of experience, we've taken over 10 million students on educational trips across the globe.

Be safe and feel secure

Safety is a top priority for us and we're proven pros at it. WorldAssist is our safety and security command centre, staffed 24/7 by WorldStrides team members who are specially trained to handle any situation– no matter how big or how small.  Insurance? Rest easy! Our comprehensive $50 million coverage is the best in the business.

A focus on education

We educate students through authentic travel encounters beyond the classroom. Our programs are designed for all ages, interests and levels of education. We focus on education, and closely align our trips to curriculum units. Our powerful learning tools further enable us to bring learning to life.

Promotional tools

Getting a group to travel is as easy as 1-2-3 with our promotional tools. From raising general awareness to getting students and parents on board, we've created templates to assist teachers through all stages of trip planning from the beginning through to the end.

We've got connections

We have long-standing relationships with the top vendors, venues, and transportation providers, as well as partnerships with global businesses in 100+ countries around the world.

Student Development

We offer an opportunity for students to learn new skills, confront challenges outside their comfort zone, build friendships and see countrysides so picturesque that they'll never want to leave.

Proven track record

Over 6000 students travel with us annually. Our track record is second to none with a 95% retention rate on our snow sports tours and over 150 Australian schools looking to us for their annual snow adventure. A key to our tours success is the access you'll have to our staff for assistance on the ground during your time on the mountain.

A different way of learning

Our approach gets students actively involved in what they're seeing and doing. This active engagement between students, the places they visit, and their teachers allows students to absorb more and build their knowledge and social skills.

A world of possibilities

Our programs have spanned more than 100 countries on 6 continents, and we're always opening new markets for adventurous travellers who want to experience new parts of the world. We believe this kind of global reach makes our capabilities as active as your imagination! Where can we take you today?

Tailor-made travels

We can customise a travel itinerary to your specific curriculum, your school's requirements, and your budget. And of course, we can design a program to complement your students year level - from primary up to secondary.

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I would highly recommend WorldStrides to any educational institution looking at organising a trip. They are extremely professional and thorough, where nothing is too much.

I cannot begin to express how incredibly delighted and satisfied our group was with the exceptional services provided by WorldStrides during our annual Trinity Snow Trip to Hotham. From the very first contact until the last moment of our adventure, the entire experience was nothing short of phenomenal. Thank you, Worldstrides, for giving us the snow trip of our dreams!

I am extending a huge thank you to you and all the team at WorldStrides for such a terrific experience for our students last week on our Central Australia trip! Everything ran seamlessly and on time.

In responding to COVID-19 restrictions Corpus Christi College's Art students decided to explore their own backyard, the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The tour was inspired by Form's Painted Silo Trail and the Mural at Wellington Dam, Collie. WorldStrides tailored a week of sight seeing, gallery visits and art making. Not only did the students explore their creativity, but were also able to make a connection to Ballardong boodja country during NAIDOC week. It was a trip of a life time. Thank you.

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Case studies, perfect for the perfectionist, ebony vacations / cher bell.

"Travefy added another level of credibility and professionalism."

Cher bell owner - ebony vacations.

For many agents in the Travel industry it is their own personal love of travel that serves as inspiration and is what often leads them into their profession. Cher Bell is no exception to this. She reminisces that �I believe my wanderlust began at a very young age as a military brat traveling the world with my family. I quelled my thirst for travel and experiencing amazing adventures by creating customized itineraries for my family and friends.� This personal passion for travel can naturally translate into a strong prioritization for providing a memorable and organized experience for clients.

For Cher, taking pride in delivering customized and detailed itineraries to her clients is how she continues to present her passion for travel in her business. Previously, taking the time to craft a personalized experience could be a tedious and time consuming process. �I am obsessively detail oriented and it used to take me six to ten hours to prepare a quote and much, much longer to create a trip itinerary. And then came Travefy! I can typically complete an attractive and organized quote or itinerary in under an hour.�

The phrase goes that the �devil is in the detail,� but it can also be in the lack of details - especially when it comes to creating a travel itinerary. As an agent that prides herself on perfection, attention to detail was an element of service that Cher was able to heighten with the use of Travefy. �I can pull in information, images, websites, etc. from many destinations all over the world! The contact info is clear, we are able to add links to our website and the reservation page, and we are able to make modifications and corrections quickly and easily.�

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Not only was Cher able to create individualized and ideal itineraries, but she was also able to save time while creating them. With this saved time, Cher was able to invest more hours into strengthening other important aspects of her business. �The hours upon hours that were invested in creating quotes and itineraries are now invested in revenue producing activities, marketing, client support, sales, etc.

With the ability to quickly create and share through Travefy, Cher reflects that it has even allowed her to have a competitive advantage. �The easy to use Travefy platform allows a quick turnaround where we can provide a complete, professional, and informative quote to clients in a very short period of time. Travel can be, for the most part, an emotional purchase. Getting quote info to clients quickly allows us to �strike while the iron is hot.� Although efficient time management, providing aesthetically pleasing and detailed itineraries are crucial qualities in managing any travel agency, Cher notes that perhaps the most important aspect of using Travefy is the recognition and satisfaction that she has received from her clients. �Clients have commented that they were impressed with the presentation of Travefy and that it added another level of credibility and professionalism. It has set my agency head and shoulders above the others.�

Whether it be through the professional presentation, the time efficiency or the ability for agents to create their perfect itinerary, Travefy provides satisfaction not just for their agents but also for their travelers around the world. If you are interested in learning more about how Travefy can increase the professional, consistent experience within your travel business, reach out to us at [email protected].

Creates a Customized Experience

Explorateur travel // jennifer jacob.

�Travefy is a game changer in presentation.�

Jennifer jacob owner - explorateur travel.

With Travefy�s platform, Jennifer was able to avoid the dry and dull PDF itineraries of the past and instead present her clients with aesthetically pleasing presentations of their upcoming trips.

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�Travefy is a game changer in presentation. While many vendors provide pdf documents that can be "wordy" and hard to digest, Travefy provides an aesthetically engaging platform for proposals and itineraries.�

Additionally, Jennifer has been able to present her crafted travel itineraries to her clients on more than just a simple print-out, paper PDF. With Travefy�s convenient mobile device applications, Jennifer�s clients are able to view their travel plans all on their mobile devices. �As technology increases, the ability for clients to reduce paper and utilize a personalized app has become increasingly valuable,� Jennifer shared.

image/svg+xml Not only has the client facing app allowed me to differentiate my business, but it has been a key player in client retention. image/svg+xml

Having the ability to conveniently pull up itineraries via mobile phone, has even led new clients to Jennifer and her business. �I have had clients who came from strangers showing them their app on the phone. The ability to hold your full itinerary within one device is a major selling point. Not only has the client facing app allowed me to differentiate my business, but it has been a key player in client retention.�

For Jennifer, her company does more than just present an itinerary to their clients, but rather it is her goal to present the promise of a cultural experience, an invitation to adventure. With her use of Travefy she has been able to achieve this expectation. She shares that �Travefy does more than simply lay out an itinerary, but it also allows designers to properly paint a picture of what the client will experience. I believe that providing additional details in this platform surprises and delights the eye, and immediately allows a potential client to become excited about their potential trip.�

Travefy strives to provide a service that sets its users apart from their competition. With its simplistic process where eye-catching itineraries and quotes can be created effortlessly, Travefy promises that it will be a gamechanger for you and your business. If you have any interest in learning more about Travefy, its features and how to add this dynamic tool to your business reach out to [email protected].

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Communication is key, pradise haven travels // nicole sicard.

As many Travel Agents can attest to, communication is a critical component to being able to understand your clients, their wants and needs, be able to build their ideal itinerary and assist them throughout the duration of their trip while it is in action. How an agent is able to communicate with care and consideration can make the difference between a one time customer or a lifelong client.

Nicole Sicard of Paradise Haven Travels offers her travellers the best customer care possible by prioritizing this basic but always dynamic element of communication. Since 2014, it has been her company�s goal to provide their clients with �the most authentic experiences that help them make meaningful connections with the destinations that they visit.�

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Prior to her experience with using Travefy, Nicole shared that it could be a challenge to stay organized and connected with her travellers. �Travefy helped me solve this problem by creating a platform that allowed me to integrate all of my FIT reservations, sometimes even automatically, into one document. Which allows my clients to have a beautiful visual itinerary with all their attachments in one place.�

In addition to being able to share her vision for her client�s trips through clear and organized itineraries, Nicole was also able to stay connected in a savvy and convenient way. �Through the Travefy Mobile apps it allows my clients to have a way where they can communicate with each other to keep organized and/or with me for updates or emergencies.�

Nicole shared an instance where having the ability to communicate through her Travefy mobile app with her travellers, made the difference between a crisis being averted and a situation of being stranded.�One of my clients had a transportation emergency on her return from a Barcelona cruise. When she and her family disembarked from the ship her private transfer to the airport never showed up. Due to the time difference in Spain and phone costs it would have been challenging and costly to reach me. However, since she had the Travefy app, she was able to message me on the app. I received the message and was able to arrange another transportation for them and get them to their flight back to the US on time.�

Though impossible to predict what bumps in the road a traveller may hit, having the right tools to support and communicate with your clients will allow for smooth sailing and ensure that their experience is an excellent one.

If you have any interest in learning more about Travefy, its features and how to add this dynamic tool to your business reach out to [email protected].

�It closes the sale faster.�

Nicole sicard owner, paradise haven travels.

Staying Consistent and Connected

Vip travel experience // tammy murphy.

�I think the visual presentation increases the sale.�

Tammy murphy luxury travel advisor - vip travel experience.

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�I have been with travefy for five years and am so thankful. I love everything about Travefy.� Tammy Murphy of VIP Travel Experience notes of her long track record with Travefy�s award-winning itinerary and proposal platform. For luxury travel advisors like Tammy, presentation and a consistent experience for clients is extraordinarily important. From the inquiry, to the proposal, through the booking and final document process, every step of the way should be refined and polished.

For Tammy, Travefy is used throughout her entire process while working with clients to craft their travel experience. �I use Travefy as a sales tool and show it on my TV during client presentations�it helps show client experiences and the pictures help them feel as if they are there. I do think the visual presentation increases the sale.� In working with thousands of travel advisors worldwide, the common denominator of using Travefy successfully is when the advisor leverages Travefy from quoting all the way through final documents. The time savings achieved from the streamlined workflow and simplicity of having everything in one system is usually noted as one of the greatest benefits in using Travefy. Tammy adds, �It saves me time because the proposal is expanded and becomes the final documents.�

image/svg+xml I love that it looks so custom and personalized to my clients. image/svg+xml

�I do love the option of updating the trip plan and while clients are abroad they can open app and see the changes in their trip plan. I love in this period of time� it instantly shows me when flights are cancelled and to follow up on them.� With the Trip Plans app the advisor can make updates to the client�s itinerary in real-time and notify them via chat messaging. Additionally, when the client has questions the advisor is just a chat message or phone call away. Tammy adds �I like my photo and phone number are right at the top of the app so it�s easy for the client to contact me.�

Ultimately, Travefy is a tool, a solution that when used by skilled travel advisors becomes the canvas that they can craft stunning and life-long travel experiences on. And when clients find something they love, they want to share it with others�the best way to market your travel business. Tammy notes how she receives word of mouth marketing with her clients, �I love the professional look, the app for my clients. I love that it looks so custom & personalized to my clients. My clients love this and show off their trips in the app to others.�

If you are interested in learning more about how Travefy can increase the professional, consistent experience within your travel business, reach out to us at [email protected].

An On-Brand Touch

Odyssean travel // shylar bredewold.

Travel agents are some of the busiest people in the industry. They work on operating their own small business as well as engage directly with clients on a very complex timeline. Travefy is working to support agents throughout those processes and save time for our users where we can. But you don�t have to take our word for it. Shylar Bredewold from Odyssean Travel has been working with Travefy for several years now, and he was kind enough to provide us some insight to his use and the benefits that he�s been experiencing.

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�Travefy helped me present things clearly and effectively, my clients loved how easy it became to review their trip plans. Not only that, it was saving me some serious time.� This summarizing statement from Shy fully encompasses what Travefy is accomplishing with our app. His previous workflow included what a lot of travel agents are still currently doing. �I found myself wasting a lot of time fiddling with PowerPoint or cutting & pasting various supplier PDFs,� says Shy. This an age old story that we hear all the time, and one of the biggest pain points for agents in their process.

But how does an agent like Shy save time using Travefy? Time-savings is baked in large ways and also in less obvious ways. �I�ve tried a number of itinerary builder programs and I have to say that one of my favorite yet seemingly insignificant aspects is the auto-populate of an overnight when inserting lodging. I select accommodation and pick a date of �check in�, then a prompt appears to input a date of �check out�. It�s a small step, but when putting together a custom FIT it saves an awful lot of time. Surprisingly, one of the competing tools I had tried, although comprehensive, required I input a check in event and a check out event separately.� Shy also notes the significant time-savings importing multimedia to events or conveniently adding in full events directly from the Library. Not only do these tools add an �on-brand touch into my client itineraries,� agents like Shy don�t have to spend a large amount of time accomplishing it.

Going hand in hand with time savings is creating a professional look. Shy noted, �I wasn�t having much luck presenting itineraries in a professional manner, [and] those itineraries were not consistent in that the formatting would be different each time I shared a new one.� Now, instead of choosing between time-savings or a professional look�Shy can achieve both. This professionalism that Travefy offers is also encompassed by aspects like auto-updating flight information, so agents don�t have to keep track of sudden changes in flights. This aspect isn�t lost on Shy. �Almost every client trip which involves airfare benefits from the auto-update feature, I know it brings peace of mind to many of my clients. For those who have experienced a schedule change or delay, the feature has helped them stress less or plan better,� he states.

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Time-savings and professional products are great benefits to the agent and the traveler, but really what we�re after is increased sales for the agents and being able to use that saved time to find new sales. �My close rate increased incrementally and the time saved in presenting and sharing certainly permits more time to market and engage elsewhere,� Shy continues.

Travel agents have a lot on their plates, and if Travefy can step in and take something off their plates, we do! Thank you to Shy for putting together these great responses and for all the help on this case study. Check out him and Odyssean Travel! If you have any interest in learning more about saving time, producing professional documents for your clients, or to just sell more, reach out to [email protected].

�My close rate increased and the time saved permits more time to market and engage elsewhere,�

Shylar bredewold owner, odyssean travel.

A Fraction Of The Time

Perfectly planned journeys / lene minyard.

�When I promote my services to my clients, Travefy itineraries are one of my selling points.�

Lene minyard owner - perfectly planned journeys.

Imagine trying to corral and then coordinate a trip for a bunch of high school graduates or maybe young college students traveling for their first time alone. There�s a lot to take care of in these situations, and these are just a couple of the scenarios that Lene Minyard has been able to handle effectively with Travefy. Although your specialties and client demographics might differ, having a handle on the itinerary and proposal process with any of your clients is a huge benefit to you and your business.

Back to the above story. Lene had this to say about succeeding with these trips. �I have noticed that especially when I have had HS graduates going on a graduation trip, or young college kids traveling alone, parents love having access to their travel plan, and receive updates when for instance flights are changed. I had two boys who went to Europe on a graduation trip by themselves, who had flights delayed for several hours. The parents were very thankful that they were kept informed on their flights at all times.� This was achieved with the Trip Plans app, a mobile app focused on providing the trip details in the itinerary to clients while they�re traveling. Available both offline and online, the details are handy on the devices people are using more and more while traveling.

Just like Lene, the Trip Plans app as well as the other forms of Travefy itineraries and proposals are great selling points in your offerings as a travel agent. �When I promote my services to my clients, Travefy itineraries are one of my selling points. They like the fact that they can keep all their information on their phone, and share it with family and friends.� Not only are the proposals and itineraries sharable amongst everyone going on the trip, the Trip Plans app has a group messaging function to use while on the trip, even to connect the travel agent with the travelers!

image/svg+xml I can do an itinerary in about 15 minutes. image/svg+xml

�Prior to using Travefy, I did my proposals and itineraries in my word processing program. Since I believe consistency is important when building a brand, I would often spend several hours on the itineraries to make them look good.� Lene is not alone in this; many agents across the travel industry are using this same exact method, trying to achieve results that could take many hours, even days. With tools like Library and numerous supplier integrations, Travefy easily merges with your current process and provides that same consistent brand feel in a fraction of the time.� I spend about an hour [in Travefy] if the itinerary is detailed and has a lot of components. If it is a destination I have used before, I often have the information I need in my library, which makes it a breeze to import to new itineraries, and I can do an itinerary in about 15 minutes.�

While connecting with your clients throughout the sales or the travel process, a consistent and professional presentation is of the utmost importance. Travefy provides a solution that allows travel agents to build these itineraries and proposals in a shorter amount of time, all while achieving these very important objectives. If you have any interest in learning more about saving time, producing professional documents for your clients, or to just sell more, reach out to [email protected].

Engaging Clients With Better Itineraries

Younique ventures / kendra ashe.

"Travefy engages clients in their upcoming trip, it's easy to use, and it looks professional."

Kendra ashe owner & chief travel concierge - younique ventures.

YOUnique Ventures takes the stress out of planning and creates memorable travel experiences that fit a each traveler's dreams, personality, and budget. Owner, Kendra Ashe, was raised traveling and exploring the world, so planning unique trips for clients comes very easy. The only thing missing was a quick and simple way to create beautiful itineraries to showcase her client's trips without spending a ton of time and the itinerary not being mobile friendly.

"I knew that there had to be a better way that could streamline the process and allow me to be more efficient but maintain my unique approach," said Kendra. She then found Travefy to help her customize and truly make her own "itinerary gift" to her clients.

"Clients who have been with me for some time loved how they could view their itinerary via their phone. They liked the user experience."

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"Travefy has added to my branding and made my process so much better. I would recommend Travefy because of how it engages clients in their upcoming trip, is easy to use, and looks professional."

Impress Clients and Attract Bookings

Sapphire journeys / eric sternberg.

Sapphire Journeys creates once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences by organizing tours, cruises, expeditions, resorts, destination weddings, bikes trips, as well as offering concierge service for those visiting Napa Valley.

Before using Travefy, Sapphire Journeys' President, Eric Sternberg, was presenting itineraries in an accurate but dry way using emails, links, and sometimes Microsoft Word documents without any photos. "It was not at all eye catching and each one was kind of a "one-off" in which I had to create it from scratch every time," said Eric. What caught Eric's attention about Travefy was, "presenting itineraries in a visually compelling and well organized format. I needed a tool that did not require superb technical ability, it had to be very intuitive and easy to use."

With Travefy, Eric is able to create itineraries for any kind of trip, and do it quickly by replicating content from a previous itinerary and using keyboard shortcuts to enter events quickly. "This is particularly relevant with the part of my business that involves visits to Napa and Sonoma counties - I don't have to 'reinvent the wheel' each time."

Eric also loves the ability to present the itinerary to clients in a PDF or link format. "When the itinerary is presented in the Travefy format, my clients are more likely to respond positively and book their travel through me. It's just a much more professional presentation."

image/svg+xml Travefy accelerates the sales process because it makes it faster to compose itineraries and faster for clients to absorb that information. image/svg+xml

�When the itinerary is presented in the Travefy format, my clients are more likely to respond positively and book their travel through me.�

Eric sternberg president, sapphire journeys.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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