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Tour Spotlight: Chocolates and Cappuccino
Visit Juliet's balcony and Mozart's birthplace. Slide down a chute into a mine to explore its dark underground chambers. Enjoy a morning excursion to the top of the world, with an ascent to the summit of Mt. Pilatus 7,00
Sample Agenda for a Student-Parent Meeting
Use this as a sample agenda for your student-parent meeting!
Pre-Departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Summer
Pre-Departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Summer
May 19-May23 Lesson Plan Roundup
The lesson plans this week came from a teacher’s request . Both are aligned with A Taste of Emilia-Romagna, a “foodie” tour to Italy! Parmigiano-Reggiano Through an in-depth analysis of primary and secondary sources, stu
Hidden Gems Along the Danube
Matthias is one of the very most popular tour leaders our company has ever worked with. Join him <i>Along the Danube</i>.
4 Favorite Photo-Op Locations in Madrid Spain
On your next trip to Madrid, don't miss these perfect locations for photo ops!
10 Popular Movies Set in London
10 Popular must-see Movies Set in London!
Show Your Students the Venice of the North
Although the Hague is its true political capital, Amsterdam is the Netherlands' intellectual, cultural and nominal capital.
A Triumphant Return to Travel
It's travel season and Dave is in England with an update for group leaders.
How to Recruit Students for an Educational Tour
Teachers, here is your foolproof recruitment plan and a free download of the 'My Recruitment Plan' checklist.
7 Airport Hacks For Students Traveling This Summer
Here are some of our favorite airport hacks for student travelers. From packing light to wearing the right shoes, Passports covers all the bases for the smoothest airport check-in ever!
7 Reasons to Visit Portugal
1. Learn (or try to learn) Portuguese in its native land! It’s the 6th most spoken language in the world. Not only the official language of Portugal itself, Portuguese is also the official language of Brazil,
Teacher Tuesday: The SVP
What is an SVP, you ask? Well, it stands for a Summer (or Spring!) Vacation Project, but it is oh so much more than that. The SVP is the gift that keeps on giving. And we’ll tell you how. But first, a little
Teacher Tuesday: Ukraine and Russia Lesson Plans
Teacher Tuesday: Ukraine and Russia Lesson Plans
Did You Know? Travel Is One Of America's Fastest-Growing Industries
The U.S. Travel Association's report on travel as a job creator has all of us at Passports Educational Travel happy to be a part of America's future!
Top 5 Highlights from Yuletide in Dublin (and Belfast!) Trip
Top 5 Highlights from Yuletide in Dublin (and Belfast!) Trip.. Passports 2013 International Teacher Convention!
When You Call Passports, You Never Get a Machine
When you call Passports, you’ll never get a machine. We’re always here and happy to help.
Johnny Miller Golf Academy
In the history of the educational travel industry, there has been only one “celebrity endorsement” that ever made a difference. But that one made a big difference.
Top 4 Language Learning Programs
When we think of language-learning software, most of us automatically think of the world-famous (and expensive!) programs advertised on TV and elsewhere. A study of the latest online language-learning programs and apps r
Top Four Pieces of Art to See at the Louvre
Choosing from among over 300,000 artworks housed on 5 different floors was no easy task, not that anyone ever sees them all. These are our favorites.
Travel Apps
As you prepare for a tour, download important travel apps ahead of time so you're ready to communicate with locals, update family at home, and document your tour!
Teacher Tuesday: Literature Circle Bookmarks Download!
Teacher Tuesday: Literature Circle Bookmarks Download!
Travel Lesson Plans Help Create a Global Classroom
Our lesson plans can help you to create a global classroom. Here’s how!
20 Travel Tips For First-Time Student Travelers
These handy tips will help get you through your first trip to Europe!