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The Importance of Student Travel
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page” – Saint Augustine Many people may wonder why educators want to take their students on trips, with all the hassle of transporting them safely, keeping in contact with worried parents, and all the money and planning involved (leave the planning ot…
The 3 Be’s of Basic Chaperoning
Are you planning on being a student chaperone during a group trip in the near future? Is this your first chaperoning experience? If so Adventure Student Travel has a few Be’s to help you be the best chaperone you can be! 1). Be Informed Be informed about your group. Know any and all medications needed…
Tips for First Time Flyers
Your first time flying is always a little scary, whether you think you will be scared or not. You can go in super amped up for your trip and not even consider being afraid at any point, but perhaps when you step onboard, find your seat, and strap yourself in you may get one or…
Battle of the Beaches: Virginia Beach vs Myrtle Beach
Here at Adventure Student Travel, we have a showdown between two East Coast beaches quite often, both of them extremely popular for student outings and senior trips; Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach. Virginia Beach is by far one of our most popular destinations, attracting both student groups looking for educational adventures and adult groups wanting…
False Cape Bay
False Cape Bay Located just about 40 minutes away from downtown Virginia Beach, False Cape Bay is one of the most beautiful, untouched pieces of wilderness left in the area! Situated right in between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, this 1-mile wide barrier strip sits on Currituck Banks Peninsula. It covers a whopping 4321…
King Neptune’s Indoor Blacklight 3-D Mini Golf
King Neptune’s Indoor Blacklight 3-D Mini Golf If your group is looking for a little evening adventure or afternoon break, head to King Neptune’s Indoor Blacklight 3D Mini Golf! This is ‘Virginia Beach’s premier indoor, blacklight, 3D mini golf experience’, a very artistically-created 10 hole putt-putt course. Of course, as you can tell from the…
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum
Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum The Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum is the nautical history museum dedicated to coastal rescue missions, the history of the Virginia Beach coastal community, and shipwrecks off the coast. This typical beach style white clapboard space holds several excellent exhibits, educational programs, special events, and one of the…
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Opened in 2007, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is a gorgeous Virginia Beach performance center that hosts the very talented Virginia Symphony, as well as various ballet and dance groups, live music performances, national touring acts, and musical theater groups. This is an excellent spot to spend…
Sandbridge Beach
Sandbridge Beach One of the most popular beaches in Virginia Beach, Sandbridge is the perfect place to take your group to soak up some sunshine! A ‘secluded beach hideaway of pristine sand dunes and dancing sea oats’, Sandbridge is truly one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast! There are several things offered…
Everything You Need to Know About the Sign and Sail Card
Is your group going on a cruise soon? If so, you probably know all about the Sail and Sign card, right? Well if not, don’t worry, we are here to help. Simply put, the Carnival Sail and Sign card is your debit card while onboard your cruise liner, the only cash source accepted for most…
Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin
Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin One of the most fascinating stops your group can make while in the Virginia Beach area is Nauticus, the maritime science center also referred to as the National Maritime Museum. Technically located in Norfolk (just 20 minutes west of Virginia Beach), Nauticus provides guests with truly unique seaside science and history,…
Packing Tips for Student Trips
As your big school trip draws near, there is one question that will be asked many times, and undoubtedly probably already has… “Have you started packing yet?” For some, this question brings nothing but discomfort, because you haven’t started yet and you know that you will throw some items in a bag and head out the…
