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Category Archives: Destinations
Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Margie N.
After starting her career as a certified recreation therapist, Margie N. of North Carolina found her true calling in life as a high school Spanish teacher. In her past 22 years as a teacher, Margie has been extremely involved in … Keep reading …
Inauguration tour memories and tips
When asked why she travels, Jeanne B.’s answer is simple: “It’s the kids. They motivate me.” She says that she doesn’t have a favorite single memory from her travels, but it’s “just watching the kids, seeing them experience new things … Keep reading …
Tour consultant Brian Pedey shares a few of the stories behind some of America’s most beloved monuments and buildings. Have you ever thought about how this country was made? Not in the sense of our Founding Fathers’ drive for freedom, … Keep reading …
Today in History: Residents of Washington, D.C., Cast Ballots in Their First Presidential Election
Nearly 50 years ago today, residents of Washington, D.C., cast ballots in a very special presidential election—their first! On November 3, 1964, the denizens of our nation’s capital exercised their right to vote in the presidential race between Lyndon Johnson … Keep reading …
Posted in Destinations, History, Washington, D.C.
Tagged D.C., democracy, this day in history, vote, Washington
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The Statue of Liberty at 125 years
Today tour consultant Luke Chow is highlighting a favorite American landmark that is celebrating a very special anniversary today! Situated in New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty is one of the main attractions for anyone visiting New York City with … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Destinations, History, Tours, Travel
Tagged immigrants, monuments, New York City, sculpture
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Boston Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts, is a favorite activity of locals and visitors alike (and one that students participate in while traveling on the Historic Boston tour). The Freedom Trail is a two-and-a-half-mile path through Charlestown and Boston … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Destinations, History, Tours, Travel
Tagged Boston, historic, Paul Revere
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication
After being postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Irene, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial dedication will take place Sunday, October 16, 2011. Ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. with the “Morning Joy” program, followed by the official dedication … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Current Events, Destinations, History, In the News, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged Civil Rights, Jr., Martin Luther King, memorials, monuments, National Mall
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Volume 2
Yesterday you heard from Hailee about her class trip to Washington, D.C. Today we hear from Audra, also a 9th-grader from Texas. Here are her thoughts on traveling to Washington, D.C., with her classmates over the summer: The words you … Keep reading …
Posted in Destinations, History, Museums, Science, Smithsonian Institution, Students, Teachers, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged class trip, D.C., school trip, student travelers, Washington
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Volume 1
So September is gone and we’re settled back into the pace of another school year. Although “What I did over my summer vacation” essays are usually shared in the first few days of school, I wanted to bring back some … Keep reading …
Posted in Destinations, Education, History, Museums, Science, Smithsonian Institution, Students, Teachers, Tours, Travel, Washington, D.C.
Tagged class trips, school trips, student travelers
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