At the turn of each calendar year, crystal balls are out everywhere. Instead of looking at the next 12 months, we looked at what lies ahead in the next few years in student travel as we build up to what is projected to be a $320 billion industry by 2020. This will...
The Minneapolis Institute of Art, known fondly as Mia, has worked to fulfill its mission of inspiring wonder for the last 90 years. It opens a door to the world for its visitors, showcasing art from different countries and time periods as well as hosting events to...
Where can you stroll along the world’s longest pleasure beach, go indoor skydiving, tour a working oyster farm and learn to surf from some of the best? Look no further than iconic Virginia Beach. Located on the southeastern Virginia coast where Chesapeake Bay meets...
One of the key things in any travel experience – particularly for student group travel – is making memories. Keeping these memories ranks a close second; there’s nothing like a photo to jog brains for details. There’s a couple of small problems with the...
The bustling port city of Norfolk, Virginia is a history lover’s paradise and the perfect place to take in the great outdoors. What better place to help students dive into history than a city shaped by the American Revolution? In fact, the entire city was burned to...
Student travel group organizers know that there are some places that hold an endless fascination for kids – and deep space is one of them. Even the traditional method of entry, an explosion-fueled rocket, is an enormous crowd-pleaser. If you’ve got a group of kids...
Before a group can enjoy a faculty-led trip, there is the issue of the logistics: finalizing group size and coordinating payment. For professors and faculty members bringing a group of students abroad, managing these logistics can be a daunting task - daunting enough...
There’s a lot to recommend Gatlinburg as a student travel destination. Things to do? Yeah, plenty of those. Kid- and teacher-worthy eateries? Not a problem. High-octane activities? Check. Learning opportunities? Got it. America’s favorite national park? Right down the...
Nestled in the Ozarks of south-central Missouri is a unique town that has been drawing visitors to its entertainment venues for decades. From the music theaters to the eclectic array of museums, Branson shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. With nearly 20...