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Cedar Point
Cedar Point is Great for Student Groups

Recently my family and I visited Cedar Point Theme Park in Sandusky, Ohio. It had been a few years since we were last there, and I was anxious to check out the new features as well as some old favorites (still love the Gemini!!). I secretly donned my student travel guru hat as well to […]

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Disney Candlelight Processional
Disney Candlelight Processional – Make A Joyful Noise!

What is the Disney Candlelight Processional? The Disney Candlelight Processional is an inspirational telling of the story of Christmas since 1958. Celebrity guest narrators share the greatest story ever told while surrounded by an array of student choirs and the Voices of Liberty.  They are also accompanied by a fifty-piece, world-class Disney Orchestra. Cast members […]

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flying with special medical considerations
Flying with Special Medical Considerations

Student groups that fly face unique challenges. Specifically, they must navigate the constantly changing rules and regulations of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA guidelines exist for the safety and security of all air travelers.  This includes those flying with special medical considerations. Inevitably there will be a student on the trip who requires special […]

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Flying with a student group
Flying With A Student Group

You’ve decided to skip the motorcoach and try flying with your student group. What are the rules? What do you need to know to make your flight go as smoothly as possible? Flying with a student group can be intimidating. The regulations for air travel change constantly, making it easy to be overwhelmed. Below is […]

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New Rules for Student Travel
Teacher Tips For Promoting Trips

  If you travel with students, you know how much work goes into planning the perfect trip. When you put your heart and soul into organizing, it’s incredibly frustrating when sign-ups don’t go as planned. You’re not alone. Others (many others!) have been through this process and can share some great tips for promoting trips. […]

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tips for band camp
Expert Tips For Surviving and Thriving During Band Camp

My son is a gifted saxophonist. He shined brightly in his middle school band, as well as in many regional competitions and festivals. Having no musical abilities whatsoever, my husband and I basked in his accomplishments without truly understanding the effort he put forth to achieve them. We assumed that the hour or two he […]

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London is a great student trip
Halloo! London is a Great International Student Trip

Taking students abroad for a performance or educational trip can be overwhelming. Researching student-friendly destinations, understanding local customs or even dealing with language barriers all play roles in your decision. If it’s your first time, you might want to consider London for a great international student trip. Iconic Sites… London is an old soul with […]

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count on Kaleidoscope for international adventures
Count On Kaleidoscope For International Adventures Beyond Expectations

You depend on Kaleidoscope Adventures to plan your domestic student travel. A leader in the student travel industry for more than 25 years, you trust KA to make trip planning a breeze. If you’ve ever considered travel abroad, count on Kaleidoscope for international adventures beyond expectations as well! Traveling outside the country is a big step. It’s […]

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Starbucks in the parks
Bean Roasters and Roller Coasters… Starbucks in the Parks

Starbucks in the Parks A colleague and I were chatting the other day about everything and nothing. Eventually, we circled around to the millennial obsession with coffee. Drive through any big city or small town, and you’re sure to see that signature green sign. What is our infatuation with Starbucks? My tween daughter is constantly […]

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Charleston South Carolina
Plan An Historically Epic Student Trip to Charleston

My husband and I love traveling to interesting historical destinations. If there’s a plaque on the side of the road, my husband will ALWAYS pull over to read it. Once the kiddos came along, we found that they don’t necessarily share our fascination with days gone by. They want to “do stuff”, not just read […]

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Luray Caverns
Take A Break From The Road At Luray Caverns

Sometimes the bus ride can seem endless, especially when traveling with students. Sometimes you just need a break. That break becomes vital to your sanity as the middle and high school drama unfolds in a confined space. Sometimes, it comes in the form of an underground mecca of stone formations! Luray Caverns If you are […]

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Kennedy Space Center for student groups
Kennedy Space Center Is A Blast For Student Groups

If you’re taking a student group to Orlando, you expect a world of imagined castles, wizards, and giant mice. What you may not expect are the very real experiences of watching a rocket launch, seeing historic launch sites or witnessing first-hand the size and scale of the Saturn V moon rocket.  The Kennedy Space Center […]

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