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Paris Training Conference 2023
Passports Educational Travel's 2023 training conference takes group leaders to Paris for five days of professional development, city tours, and networking, covered by reward points
Pop Culture Abroad: The Tudors
Five iconic Tudor-era sites in England make compelling stops for student group tours inspired by the TV drama The Tudors, from Hampton Court Palace to Hatfield House
Experience Unique Independent Travel with Esteemed Tour Director's Adventure
Passports spotlights tour director Matthias Kort's independent holiday tour through Germany and Austria — a cultural adventure open to travelers outside the Passports program
Must See Cities in Europe
Ten must-see Western European cities are covered here, from Paris and Rome to Lisbon and Vienna, with highlights on culture, food, history, and local atmosphere for each destination
Free day in Brussels?
A free day in Brussels opens up a city full of iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and legendary food — here's how to spend it well
Discovering: Lyon, France
Lyon, France offers student groups an immersive French experience with historic districts, world-class cuisine, museums, and panoramic hilltop views all in one city
Walking Tour Spotlight: Bruges, Belgium
This walking tour itinerary covers Bruges, Belgium's top landmarks — from the Markt and Burg squares to scenic canals, artisan chocolate shops, and the tranquil Minnewater lake
How to be a Prepared and Conscientious Traveler Abroad
Being a prepared and conscientious traveler abroad means researching your destination, respecting local customs, minimizing environmental impact, and learning key phrases in the local language
Paris Travel Update from Passports Educational Travel President
Passports president David Markle reports on 2023 Paris strikes and protests, confirming minimal tour disruption and outlining schedule adjustments made to keep student groups safe
Embrace the Flavors: Encourage Culinary Adventures
Passports Educational Travel shares how to prepare students for culinary adventures abroad, with authentic dishes from Europe and details on how Passports selects quality local restaurants
Discovering: Verona, Italy
Verona, Italy offers Roman amphitheaters, UNESCO-protected historic streets, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet setting, and world-class opera festivals — here's why it deserves a spot on your Italy itinerary
Today in Travel History: The Islands of Trinidad and Tobago
Today in Travel History: The Islands of Trinidad and Tobago
Why Travel Is the Unrivaled Educator
Students gain a deeper understanding of their own cultural values and beliefs, and strengthen their college applications.
July 21-25 Lesson Plan Roundup
We have some new lesson plans for you this week! Check them out: Franco-American Alliance of 1778 Through the use of various primary and secondary sources, including excerpts from the Franco American Alliance (1778), stu
5 Sample Invitations to Help Promote Your Educational Tour
5 Sample Invitations to Help Promote Your Educational Tour
Selecting the Right Tour for Your Group
Selecting the right tour for your group has never been easier!
May 26- May 30 Lesson Plan Roundup
New from passports this week: Great War (1914-1918) - Treaty of Versailles 1919 Through an analysis of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the basic pro
New Features on Passports.com for Students
TRIP-RELATED RESOURCES Now passports students have access to never-before-available resources applicable to their tour, fun contests, travel tips, and trip-friendly apps for their electronic travel-worthy devices!
The History of Halloween Will Surprise You
The pagan rituals of Samhain sparked many of the Halloween traditions that we still carry on in the US today.
Teacher Tuesday: Annual AP Conference
July 9-13, 2014, passports staff from the Curriculum and Sales departments went on the road when we attended the annual AP Conference, held this year at the Philadelphia Convention Center. A gathering place for teachers,
June 23-June 27 Lesson Plan Roundup
After completing our summer project of revising and checking all of our online lesson plans, the Curriculum Department at passports is once again putting out new lesson plans to get our teachers ready for the upcoming fa
Part 3: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley Buongiorno, Fiumicino! The day a tour group arrives overseas can be so many things at once; tiring, stressful, nerve-wracking on the one side; fun, exciting and joyous even, on the other. It’s essential
Part 1: Rome, 20 Years on
By Julian Moseley If it were not for a strange and tragic turn of events, I would not have been flying over the Mediterranean Sea, bound for Rome. I was last with a group from Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1994, and since th
6 Photos That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust
6 Photos That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust