Travel Blog
AST Shares: Epic Universe
There are big things on the horizon for Universal Orlando Resort, an epic expansion in the form of a completely new theme park conglomerate! Epic Universe will be the…
6 Attractions To Visit in New York (That Aren’t in NYC)
The iconic phrase ‘I Love New York’ dons T-shirts, hats, and bumper stickers, with almost every American having either visited NY or wanting to in the future. A lot of…
15 Fun Fundraising Ideas for Students
Fundraising can get pretty boring pretty quick, especially with the same ideas being repeated year after year within school districts. Fundraising doesn’t have to be…
Top 11 Sights to See in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is undoubtedly one of the most scenic cities in America, the landscape boasting red rock formations, snow-capped summits, and mountainous forest land…
10 New North American Museums You Have to See
This past year has brought some fantastic new museums in North America, with new additions in major cities from Toronto, Canada to Sarasota, Florida. Learn all about the…
AST Shares: Fundraising Reflections
Fundraising is typically an essential part of trip-planning for our groups, and depending on how prepared you are it can either be a nightmare or a dream. Thomas…
New York State’s Hidden Gems: Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountain region is one of the most gorgeous and most hidden attraction zones in the entire state of New York, the region filled with outdoor recreation…
Field Trips for Literature Lovers
If your student group is interested in a literature-themed field trip this year then you most certainly need to take a look at this helpful blog full of great places…
The 7 Best Beaches in Charleston
Charleston’s historic city vibe gives way to several Atlantic coast delights, barrier island treasures, and beachside bliss opportunities left and right. There are…
10 Fun Things to Do Outside of Disney World
When your group comes to Orlando you don’t have to spend all of your time at Disney (or any of it if you don’t want to), there are plenty of things to do outside of the…
Itinerary Feature: 3-Day Southern Florida Beach Getaway
There tends to be a common theme among seniors, and student groups in general, when it comes to planning a big trip with AST, and that theme is BEACHES. Most of our…
Overnight Sleepover at Ripley’s Aquarium
What could be more exciting for your students than sleeping overnight inside an aquarium, schools of fish and sharks swimming all around them while they dream the night…
