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Educational Resources

Independence Day: Is it July 2nd or July 4th?

Every year, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, patriotic traditions, and family gatherings. But have you ever wondered why we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th when the Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776? It’s one of the most common questions about the history of the Fourth of...
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SAFETY BLOG
Planning Student Travel

10 Tips to Prevent Kids From Getting Lost on a School Trip

As educators, leading a school trip is one of the most rewarding parts of the profession. It’s an opportunity to bring learning beyond the classroom, introduce students to new experiences, and create memories that last long after the trip ends. But alongside the excitement comes a responsibility every trip leader understands: keeping every student safe...
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College Tours Blog
Benefits of Student Travel

3 Reasons High School Students Should Take a College Tour

For many students, visiting college campuses is a rite of passage that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Walking through residence halls, exploring student spaces, and experiencing campus culture firsthand can turn the idea of college from something abstract into something real and achievable. Adding college visits to an educational travel experience gives...
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers and Parents

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Safety is our top priority. We work only with certified motorcoach companies and name brand hotels in safe areas, our guides tour support have are all background-checked, we have private security on each floor of each hotel at night and our Tour Central is constantly proactively monitoring traffic, weather and world events.

Pre-tour, we provide detailed information on a custom web page, lead parent nights and provide real-time updates via email. On tour – you can always reach a US based human 24/7 and we proactively communicate with parents via email and phone as needed.

We’re committed to transparent, reasonable pricing with no hidden fees. Parents can pay securely online with our EZPAY program and choose from flexible payment plans or fundraising support options to make travel simple and accessible for every family.

You book the Parent Night and Help with the Rooming List – we do the rest.

Absolutely. Every trip we design is built around your educational goals.

We recommend starting a minimum of 9-12 months in advance for domestic travel and 12-18 months in advance for international travel to secure your preferred dates, hotels, and guides. However, our team can customize itineraries on a faster timeline when needed.