Bayfront Park [caption id="attachment_27504" align="alignright" width="425"] Boats anchored in a harbor under cloudy skies[/caption] Welcome to Sarasota's gorgeous Bayfront Park, one of the best places in town to get a spectacular 360 view. This waterfront greenspace sits near the Ringling Bridge and Marina Jacks, a perfect location for a relaxing break when seeing all the…
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Marina Jack Cruise
Marina Jack Cruise Welcome aboard the Marina Jack II, the lunch, dinner, and sightseeing cruise ship that is docked right outside Marina Jack restaurant, within the gorgeous downtown Sarasota Bayfront area. The Marina Jack restaurant itself is also an excellent choice to make for a meal while here, but we definitely think you should do the…
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
TreeUmph! Adventure Course Welcome to TreeUmph! Adventure Course, the Bradenton (30 miles East of Sarasota) attraction that will give your group all the outdoor adventure you can handle! At TreeUmph you will be able to 'zip, climb, swing, and soar' as you go through the 14 full acres of aerial ropes and obstacle courses. There…
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Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island [caption id="attachment_27406" align="alignright" width="200"] Anna Maria Island Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Seafood, Sun, and Surf Spend your afternoon on Anna Maria Island and it's 7 miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, the perfect way to relax and soak up some sun during your Sarasota vacation! Anna Maria Island sits nestled between the Gulf…
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Manatee Village Historical Park
Manatee Village Historical Park Welcome to Manatee Village Historical Park, the free historical attraction located just about 20 minutes north of Sarasota. This park will enlighten your group on the history of Manatee County and Old Florida through various exhibits, artifacts, and historic buildings. There are 14 points of interest total here, including the 1887…
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Mixon Fruit Farms
Mixon Fruit Farms [caption id="attachment_27396" align="alignright" width="425"] Orange Grove Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to Mixon Fruit Farms, the local orange grove and packing plant that serves as an excellent educational and eco-friendly attraction stop for your group. While here your group will have the chance to ride the Orange Blossom Express (11 am and 1…
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St. Armand’s Circle
St. Armand's Circle ...the Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present. . . Welcome to St. Armand's Circle, one of the highest-rated high-end shopping centers in the United States. Located on the island of Lido Key, St. Armand's circle sits right between the Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A long-standing…
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Your Guide to the Hawaiian Islands
Your Guide to the Hawaiian Islands Here at Adventure Student Travel, we send several student groups to Hawaii each year, be it for a performance trip, educational extended field trip, or a celebratory senior trip. Each time we put together one of these trips we like to do our part in ensuring your group knows…
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The Hottest Spot for High School Senior Trips: Orlando
Orlando Senior Trips So your group wants to go to Orlando for their big senior trip? GREAT, Orlando is one of our many specialties here at Adventure Student Travel! There are so many things your group can do here, from Disney to IDrive, botanical gardens to animal adventures. What else makes Orlando so great, though?…
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Hawaii Beyond the Beaches
Are you looking for a destination that will enthrall and engage your students, as well as teach them a lot about history, culture, and geology along the way? Do they crave adventure and hands-on experience, with an incredible view to boot? If so, Hawaii is the destination for you! Hawaii is not just a destination…
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