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Travel Souvenirs You Should Collect
Honestly, from a personal standpoint I think that if a souvenir is calling to you then you should buy it regardless of what seems “touristy.” But there are some loosely bound rules dictating which souvenirs are worth spending money on, especially if you’re on a student’s travel budget and need to keep your vacation affordable….
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Fashion Outlets of Chicago Endeavoring to bring serious shoppers serious savings, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago spreads over 130 stores over two levels from familiar family brands to luxury designers. Fashion Outlets have a reputation for bringing you the best deals on name-brand items from even the top designers and brands from around the world….
Grant Park
Grant Park Often referred to as “Chicago’s Front Yard,” Grant Park is the Windy City’s largest urban park on the shores of Lake Michigan. With history, public walkways and meeting areas, popular attractions, and one of the largest fountains in the world, Grant Park is the perfect destination to spend a day outdoors in the…
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo Open year-round and free for all, the Lincoln Park Zoo is Chicago’s amazing wildlife preserve in the middle of the city. 16 exhibits and animal houses contain roughly 200 different species and approximately 1,100 animals from around the world. With expertly designed habitats, delicious food booths, and informational programs, the Lincoln Park…
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago One of the top museums in the country and a popular Windy City destination, the Art Institute displays and curates magnificent collections of art ranging from ancient artifacts from Africa to contemporary paintings and modern photographic arts. Located near many other popular attractions such as the Shedd Aquarium, the Navy Pier,…
Top Rides at Disney World
Walt Disney World outside Orlando, Florida, is the most visited theme park in the entire world – and for good reason. The Disney name means magic, family-friendly fun, and hospitality, bringing you everything and more for the best possible vacation be it with family or friends or your group of students. The park can be…
What to do in Charleston, SC
An enchanted land of moss-hung oak trees, steamy summer days, and antebellum plantations lining grand cobblestone paths, South Carolina’s Charleston has been a desired destination since before the Civil War. With everything from historic attractions to shopping centers and venues of intense cultural importance, Charleston is a wonderful destination for any student group or graduation…
Untamed Hawaii: ‘Jurassic World’ Tourism Takes the Islands By Storm
The sharp cliffs, verdant hillsides, and vast plains filled with dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park movies belongs not to the fictional island of Isla Nublar but to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Since the success of the latest Jurassic Park movie, Jurassic World, hit the theaters, the tourism business on Oahu is booming as people flock…
Amusement Parks Go Haunted for Halloween
The whole point of amusement parks is to “amuse,” correct? So when it comes to Halloween, these amusement parks go all out and transform into the wildest, most fun, and spookiest spots in the country complete with your favorite roller coasters. What better way to spend Halloween, you might ask. Also check out our own…
Statue of Liberty Cruise vs. Staten Island Ferry
The question of which to choose, ferry or cruise, may very well be on your mind as you plan for a student trip to New York City. The deciding factor will, in the end, come down to price and touring capabilities for you and your group. Below is a fleshing out of the two choices…
9 Best Bakeries in NYC
Bakeries are international beauties. No matter which country, state, or city you visit, good bakeries always elicit a sense of comfort and undeniable pleasure. Rows of freshly baked bread lining the window, shelves of colorful cookies scrumptious enough to tempt the Gingerbread Witch, cakes lovely enough to melt any heart, and happy smiles all around…
Top 7 Attractions in Hershey, PA
You know the name and love their chocolate so on your next student group trip why not head right to the source. Check out Pennsylvania’s Dutch country, ride every roller coaster at Hersheypark, and then taste test all the different types of chocolate passing through this delicious and adorable New England town. 1. Hersheypark Of…
