Is it any surprise that science & technology-focused school trips are becoming more popular?  As STEM careers dominate the workforce, schools are pushing for more hands-on science experiences for their kids. Whether you want to spend your time visiting museums or exploring different biomes on a naturalist-led trip, there are dozens of incredible science school trip destinations for your students. Here are seven science school trips that will inspire your students and exceed your curriculum requirements. Southern Florida Southern Florida is home to diverse landscapes and ecosystems, ma ..read more

We have been so thrilled these past few weeks as students return to travel! Since the beginning of March, students, parents, and teachers have visited spots all along the historic east coast. While groups prepare to depart for their trip of a lifetime, the most common question we get is, “What’s open in our destination city?” While changes happen every day, more and more of our favorite itinerary items are open for touring. Here is our most up-to-date list of what attractions are open for visitors! Washington, D.C. For up-to-date travel guidelines, click here. National Museum of Natural Hist ..read more

With vaccines and therapeutics on the horizon, many teachers are looking to restart their annual trip in 2022. Even when we’ve put this pandemic completely behind us, there will be aspects of travel that are forever changed. The Student Youth Travel Association has worked tirelessly through the pandemic to create resources for travelers focused on health, hygiene, and a safe return to travel. Recently, they published the Covid-19 Travel Toolkit, a 23-page document that answers your questions about how each stage of the trip planning process can be adjusted to focus on safety and wellness. Here ..read more

If you had asked us a year ago what the three most common concerns parents had before sending their students on a school trip, I would have said affordability, what’s included, and security. It almost seems like last year was an entirely different world. Nowadays, when a teacher announces an upcoming field trip, most parents begin asking “Is it safe to travel?” Parents, more than anyone, want to make sure it’s safe for their kids to begin exploring before sending them out on trips again. Here are five questions parents should ask about school trips and why it is important to know the answers ..read more

As an incredibly difficult school year draws to a close, many teachers are looking forward to finally getting back to traveling with their students! If you haven’t been on tour since 2019, get ready to explore some brand new attractions! Despite the pandemic, new memorials and museums continued to open in the Washington, D.C. area. Since we’ve been running tours since March, we’ve been able to visit and explore these new opportunities to share with you. Here are five of the newest attractions in Washington, D.C. that we think will be a great fit for your student group! Ready to start planning ..read more

Colonial Williamsburg is true living history. It’s an entire city frozen in time, heralding you back to America’s Revolutionary Era.  To walk her streets and visit her many restored buildings is to step into the past, making it a favorite stop for school groups visiting the historic East Coast. As Virginia’s capital during this historic time, this was the epicenter of the struggle between Virginia’s patriot and loyalist factions,  and the city hosted many great leaders of the time, including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Mason, and Patrick Henry. There’s no one “rig ..read more

Did you know there was no National WWI Memorial in Washington D.C.? This is the question that greets you when you visit the National World War One Memorial Centennial Commission’s website. But now, over 100 years after the end of the Great War, the Commission has finally completed the World War One Memorial and it’s open for visitors. The new World War One Memorial is located in Pershing Park, just across from the White House Visitor’s Center. The memorial’s lead designer, Joe Weishaar, wanted to balance the park by continuing to memorialize General Pershing, while also honoring the thousands ..read more

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of places you get a good view of New York City. The Empire State Building is a classic stop, boasting the most historic view. The Top of the Rock is centrally located near Times Square and offers three levels from which to view the city. And One World Observatory, located at the top of Freedom Tower, gives you the chance to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the plaza below. But if you’re looking for something new the next time you visit New York City, check out Hudson Yards for exciting experiences for your student group. If you’ve never been to New Yo ..read more

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery are two art collections housed in the same gallery. Despite the building’s history and impressive collections, it is often an underutilized gem and worth a visit on a school trip to Washington, D.C. As the name implies, the National Portrait Gallery is centered around the portraiture of famous and notable Americans – citizens whose lives help to form our national identity. The American Art Museum focuses on (you guessed it) American art in general. In a past life, the old building itself served as the federal government ..read more

Colonial Williamsburg is true living history. It’s an entire city frozen in time, heralding you back to America’s Revolutionary Era.  To walk her streets and visit her many restored buildings is to step into the past, making it a favorite stop for school groups visiting the historic East Coast ..read more