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  • "Must - Haves" for the Outdoor Enthusiast
    Hunters, campers and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate equipment and tools that help them enjoy the outdoors more fully. Whether its fishing, hunting, or hiking, the following equipment can make great gift ideas that your outdoor enthusiast will look forward to using on the next outing.
  • A la Carte: Florida Offers Unique Dining Venues for Student Tours
    Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World - Florida is the capital of fun when it comes to educational travel. Even meals in Florida promise more than just the normal opportunities. Venues such as Arabian Nights and Hard Rock Cafe are just a few of the restaurants that provide memorable dining experiences.
  • A Student Tour To Chicago Should Include Museum Of Science And Industry
    One of the most popular museums in the world is the Museum of Science and Industry, a highlight of any student visit to Chicago.

    The museum, created as a vehicle for public science education , is unique in that it was one of the first ever to involve industry in its exhibits
  • Avoid Camping Conundrums: Advice for Beginning Campers
    If you're new to camping, it's is a fun way to get away from it all, but it's advisable to do your homework before heading out into the great outdoors to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all.
  • Burj Al Arab Acknowledged as the Best in the World
    Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab Hotel soars to a more than a 1,000 feet, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.
  • Camping: A Necessity And A Luxury
    Camping - it's a brute necessity, and one of the most refined and civilized of pleasures. Our remote ancestors would not have survived and evolved without the ability to build protective shelters in the wild - the wiliness and courage to gather or track down their food - and, perhaps most of all, the resourcefulness to entertain themselves and each other in the long evenings before civilization.
  • Chicago Feeds Students' Appetites for Meals & Entertainment
    Exploring Chicago's eateries provides more than just an experience in food, student group travelers also learn about Chicago history and culture. There's nothing like a sample of Windy City cuisine to spice up any educational travel program.
  • Detroit: The City Cars Built
    As the automotive capital of the world and home to General Motors, the Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler, Detroit is a city built by cars. From the stunning mansions built by auto barons to sprawling automotive facilities, the automobile has left its mark the city and its people.
  • Essential Camping Gear Makes Living in the Great Outdoors Easy and Fun
    There's nothing like a camping trip with the family to create some unforgettable memories and bonding time. Getting away from the daily grind to explore the great outdoors can be both relaxing and energizing. But before you go, make sure you have made the necessary preparations with this essential camping gear list:
  • Fantastic Philadelphia: Educational Travel Has Never Been So Fun
    Often referred to as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia yields not only cobblestone streets and historical landmarks, but culture, artistic and ethnic treasures as well. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is home to one of the greatest concentrations of American history and an excellent locale for student travelers.
  • High Seas Spa: Cruise Lines Provide Rest and Wellness to Passengers
    Cruise ships are the ideal way to escape the every day and head, perhaps, for warmer climates, fun and relaxation, and some time to yourself. Cruising is also a great time to invest in your well being with a visit to the onship day spa. There's no reason to leave behind the services you may have come to enjoy at your local spa.
  • Hunting And Survival: Some Tips For Beginners
    Hunting is as old as humanity. Fossil evidence indicates that early humans were hunting with spears as long as 16,200 years ago, and scientists estimate that we've been eating meat much longer than that - for nearly two million years, a span of time that long predates the emergence of homo sapiens.
  • Montreal Savoir-Faire with Old World Charm
    Old World charm, and a modern style all its own are trademarks of Montreal, Canada. Here, the old lives alongside the new, comfortably creating a unique experience for student group travelers with an interest in history, culture, or just wanting to sharpen their French language skills in North America's largest bilingual city.
  • North America's Top Resort Spas Enchant Guests with Luxury Services
    The spa industry is booming. But when it comes to making a decision on where to invest your time and dollars to reap the best rewards in beauty and wellness, the choices can be dizzying. Conde Nast Traveler, the best resource for travel, conducted its reader spa poll to compile the top resort spas in North America and the Caribbean.
  • NYC's American Museum of Natural History Includes Great Dinosaur Exhibit
    For teachers planning a student tour to New York City, one of the best choices for a truly educational experience is the American Museum of Natural History, located at Central Park West at 79th Street.
  • Opportunities Abound For Students In Yucatan
    Students and teachers looking for a distinctive trip would be wise to put the Yucatan on their wish list, its unique combination of archeological, geological and natural biology translating into a rich educational experience, among them the Mayan pyramids and the amazing freshwater sinkholes known as cetones.
  • Paris on the St. Lawrence River
    Quebec City, Canada is certainly the most European destination in North America and it is definitely worth a visit by teachers and students. If you are considering student group travel in this region, then here is a brief guide to what Quebec has to offer.
  • Students Visiting Our Nation's Capital Should Include A Tour Of The White House
    Arguably one of the most distinctive places to visit while in Washington, D.C., is the White House, the official residence of the president of the United States and the seat of executive power for the nation.
  • Things are Heating Up at America's Hot Springs
    For centuries, spa-goers have sought out the soothing and healing waters of the hot springs. From the Romans to the Native Americans, the hot spring has long held a kind of medicinal position in wellness living. In fact, the Native Americans believed their Great Spirit resided in the earth's core and the hot springs were a special gift from their creator.
  • Three Great Museums of Chicago
    Chicago has museums which are educational and cultural landmarks. If you are planning a student outing or field trip in Chicago, then these great museums should be on your list of places to visit.
  • Tips for Successful Student Travel
    Many new trip sponsors take on the responsibility of planning a student excursion without the benefit of a "mentor" or any previous experience. Although the eventual travel experience can be highly successful there are many obstacles that could just as easily result in a negative experience.
  • Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center
    Student group travelers seeking the ultimate New York City experience can now add Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center to their list. Reopened in November 2005, Top of the Rock welcomes visitors to a unique venue, removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • United Nations Great Place For Students To Visit While In NYC
    As the site of many of the most significant events in recent world history, the United Nations Headquarters is a great stop for students visiting New York City.
    The United Nations is officially considered international territory, with the land not being part of either the city of New York or the United States, the host country.
  • Visiting The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame In Cleveland
    In the early 1950's a Cleveland disc jockey named Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" and a new musical and cultural movement started. It is fitting that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame now thrives in Cleveland, offering visitors and students a chance to learn more about the music that has helped to shape the culture of today.
  • Welcoming Immigrants to America for More Than a Century
    She's one of the country's most recognized women and she has aged gracefully since her arrival in 1886. Lighting the way for immigrants, visitors, and travelers, the Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by France in commemoration of the country's centennial and as a gesture of friendship from France.
  • Yachting: A Sport For The Leisured
    Boating is perhaps the most romantic of all sports, with its aura of long days on deck, of old sea salts' talk, of rope-related knowhow and words like "keelhaul" and "stern," its echoes of Melville and Popeye and of Robert Shaw's character in the movie Jaws.
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