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10 Popular Movies Set in London
10 Popular must-see Movies Set in London!
4 Favorite Photo-Op Locations in Madrid Spain
On your next trip to Madrid, don't miss these perfect locations for photo ops!
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>.
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
Pre-Departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Summer
Pre-Departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Summer
Sample Agenda for a Student-Parent Meeting
Use this as a sample agenda for your student-parent meeting!
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
Teacher Tuesday: Passports Lesson Plans and Summer Break
Teacher Tuesday: Passports Lesson Plans and Summer Break
April 14-April 18 Lesson Plan Roundup
The lesson plan requests keep coming in! Check out which ones we completed this week: Islam — The Five Pillars Through the investigation of selected writings and various electronic resources, including primar
Trial by Fire
Managing an International Student Travel Company is No Walk in the Park.
A Message from the President
Status Update, Vaccinations, COVID Policy, Advice for Group Leaders
March in Student Travel
It’s the end of March, and every year at this time, things are hoppin’ at passports Educational Travel! For starters, the spring-break trips that students and teachers enrolled on a year (or more) ago are operating. &nbs
Navigating the World of Educational Travel, Part 1
We’re here to help you navigate the world of educational travel!
You Get What You Pay For
It has often been asked of experienced travelers that if they could only see two cities in all of Great Britain, which two would they see? More often than not, the two cities selected are London (of course) and the hist
Feb 24- Feb 28 Lesson Plan Roundup
A FOCUS ON GREECE Ancient Greece: Minoan Civilization of Crete Through the investigation of selected primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain theories behind
London, Paris and Rome: The Gold Standard of Student Group Tours
London, Paris and Rome: The Gold Standard of Student Group Tours
Eco-Tourism on the Isle of Enchantment
Eco-Tourism on the Isle of Enchantment.. come away with us!
5 Reasons Your School Board Shouldn't Let You Book a Student Trip without Using a Company
5 Reasons Your School Board Shouldn't Let You Book a Student Trip without Using a Company
Italy is the Ultimate Educational Tour Destination
Overflowing with history and abounding with art and architecture, Italy is the ultimate educational tour destination for you and your students!
How to Keep Students Motivated This Summer
School's out for summer, but that doesn't mean your tour group has to wait until fall to keep the excitement going during down time. Try out these ways to keep connected with your travelers this summer.
Pre-departure Reminders for Students Traveling to Europe This Spring
After months of anticipation, your trip is almost here! Are you ready? Here are a few pre-departure reminders for students traveling to Europe this spring (or summer).
6 Travel Apps to Download Before Your Next Trip Overseas
Traveling overseas in the near future? Download these nifty travel apps now, you'll thank us later.
Teacher Tuesday: Passports Lesson Plans Available Online
Teacher Tuesday: Passports Lesson Plans Available Online!!
3 Must-See Sights in Washington, DC
In honor of Veterans Day, here is our choice of the top three must-see sights in Washington, DC -- the Korean, Vietnam and WWII War Memorials