Monthly Archives: February 2016

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 [caption id="attachment_25930" align="alignright" width="425"] NOLA Graves[/caption] Welcome to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, one of the most popular and most respected burial grounds in the city, the burial ground of the most illustrious citizens of New Orleans past and present. Located in the heart of the Treme Neighborhood near the French…
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Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

Chatham Marconi Maritime Center In a place as steeped in maritime culture as Martha's Vineyard, your group should consider making a stop by the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center. Here, you will learn about the rich history and methods of wireless communications used on Cape Cod and have the opportunity to see fascinating exhibits. The exhibits…
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Cape Cod Lighthouses

Cape Cod Lighthouses [caption id="attachment_34158" align="alignright" width="425"] Cape Cod Lighthouse Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The lighthouses of Cape Cod, with their scenic and statuesque facades and historic charm, make any New England trip shine. Each lighthouse has a fascinating and unique personalized history, making wonderful side trips for groups of all ages to enjoy. One such lighthouse, Chatham Lighthouse, has a…
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The Best Food in Disney World

It's no secret that Disney World hands down has the best "theme park" food anywhere. Really, it's delicious food no matter where you are, theme park or elsewhere. And with four major parks to sample and a plethora of restaurants, food shacks and stands, booths, and cafes in each, you're going to need a little…
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San Antonio Budget Trip

Wonderfully sunny, historic, and multi-cultural are but a few descriptions of San Antonio, Texas. Known far and wide as the home of the Alamo, San Antonio has a lot in store for your student group including amazing theme parks, phenomenal food, and plenty of attractions for those on a budget. Really, San Antonio is one…
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Destination Graduation: Florida

The results are in, and it’s no surprise here, Florida is officially the state to go for your big graduation celebration vacation. There are a few very simple reasons the Sunshine State rules this competition, and those involve the weather, the beaches, and the unique entertainment opportunities. Here at Adventure Student Travel, we like to provide…
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Educational Trips: Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs, prehistoric beasts large and small, have captured our imaginations and our fascination since their initial discovery (note: while dinosaur bones have been found for thousands of years, it wasn't until the late 17th-early 18th century that they came into modern knowledge as dinosaur fossils.). From Jurassic Park to The Land Before Time, dinosaurs have…
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5 Reasons to Visit South Dakota

When you think of a Midwest student group vacation, your mind might not automatically jump to South Dakota. But why not? The state's underexposure in the public's general purview casts an unintended shadow over this beautiful, historic, and fascinating land of mystery. There are many reasons why your group should care about South Dakota, but for…
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Travel Hacks

Traveling can be stressful, especially when you aren't experienced at it. But there are ways to make it easier on yourself, and your student group, through the planning stages all the way till you make it home again. Delete cookies and enable private browsing when booking with online travel sites. Many of them will track…
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Denali

Denali [caption id="attachment_30811" align="alignright" width="425"] Denali National Park, Alaska, view of Park Road and Mt. McKinley looking west toward Fish Creek, Thorofare Pass and Eielson Visitor Center[/caption] Formerly known as Mount McKinley, Denali is the single highest peak in North America, standing at an impressive and intimidating 20,310 feet above sea level. Denali's base-to-peak rise…
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