2023 Student Travel Planning Guide
2023 Edition
Embracing the benefits of travel
If there’s an overarching theme to this issue of Student Travel Planning Guide, it’s one of, well, normalcy. And after the last few years, normal has never sounded so good.
Schools are definitely traveling again. Still trying to decide on the best travel experience for your students? We have you covered with an article on language-focused trips plus one on the top five Central Florida theme parks. Once your destination is set, we can offer advice on choosing a chaperone and the latest technology. And just because we can travel that doesn’t mean you have to forgo access to learning opportunities. Check out “Virtual Field Trips Continue to Shine” for some awesome options.
For more student travel ideas, we also offer an insider’s look at some unique attractions and cities around the country that go above and beyond when it comes to school trips, and focused programming and itineraries. From a Philadelphia museum specializing in illusions and a multitude of activities in Arlington, Texas, to a thoughtful itinerary guide to the magic of Mississippi, Student Travel Planning Guide is here to help.
We are proud to bring you this year’s digital edition of Student Travel Planning Guide. It’s an honor to share the virtues of student travel. We hope you share this resource with your fellow educators. Also, make sure to visit StudentTravelPlanningGuide.com for more insider info and engaging itineraries.
Safe Travels,
Lisa Shames
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Features
Empowering Girls Through Travel
Female Strong’s Kristin Tews talks confidence-building for young women and the benefits of travel, both near and far
The Future of Travel
To get a clear picture of the state of student travel, we asked those who know best: tour operators
Virtual Field Trips Continue to Shine
A unique, cost-effective way to engage students in nearly any subject matter, virtual field trips offer access to opportunities across the country
Planning Your First Language Immersion Trip
What you need to know to ensure your students get the most out of their language immersion trip
The Definitive Guide to Parent Chaperones
Whether it’s your first time recruiting a parent chaperone for your next field trip or your 20th, this complete guide has you covered with all the do’s and don’ts
Exploring Outstanding Theme Parks in Central Florida
Home to the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” Central Florida has no shortage of opportunities for student groups
The Latest Tech & Apps for Student Travel
6 apps to help you plan your next student trip
Itineraries
The STEM of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
Mississippi has been central to our nation’s history for centuries
Savoring a Piece of Mississippi’s History
Here is an insightful look into every STEM academic discipline, while providing diverse fun activities.
Discover Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s central location on the East Coast makes it a top pick for educators.
Site Inspections
Bringing Education to Life!
With more than 50 years of experience, Destination Education℠ by Watermark® creates one-of-a-kind experiences in the Chesapeake Bay area.
History and Heritage Merge in Frederick, Maryland
From a museum of Civil War medicine to a museum dedicated to Maryland’s iron workers, Frederick is a history-lover’s dream spot
Disney on Broadway brings the Magic to Life on Stage
Since 1994, Disney on Broadway musicals have entertained audiences of all ages
Innovative, Interactive Exhibits at RiseNY
Manhattan’s RiseNY offers immersive galleries and theme park-worthy experience to students
History Comes Alive in Colonial Williamsburg
Experience an authentic 18th-century town in Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg
Showcases
Colorado Connections
Discover the many joys of Colorado’s history—from a historic trading post to a museum of the Ute tribes
Adventures Await in Arlington, Texas
From rollercoasters and a stunning planetarium, Arlington offers wonder in so many places
Continuing to Preserve Battlefield History for Students to Discover
School groups can walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg and engage in interactive history exhibits including a rare Cyclorama.
Celebrate A Seminal Moment in American History
Discover the integral role the U.S. Constitution played in our nation’s founding
Now You See It, Now You Don’t at the Museum of Illusions
From an anti-gravity room and vortex tunnel to kaleidoscopes galore, Philadelphia’s Museum of Illusions is a wonderful playhouse for the mind
Students Immerse Themselves in History at Gettysburg
Explore significant moments in U.S. history at Gettysburg
Fun in the Sun at Ron Jon Surf Shop—Cocoa Beach
Discover summertime apparel or perform in front of the iconic Florida storefront
Time Traveling In Virginia
At Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown history lives on
A Historic Garden Party at Houmas House
Houmas House and Gardens beautifully honors the southern estates of times gone by
A River Runs Through It
Explore the most important body of water in the U.S. at the Great River Road Museum