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Looking for something Fresh and Inspiring that will also be great fun? Then here are 5 great reasons why School Trips covers all those bases

A good range of activities to keep students engaged is always key to a successful multi activity trip.

Pre-Christmas skiing is a lovely thought but how practical is it to take a school group away at the end of term?

Will the Snow gods smile on skiers this year or will snow farming ensure that we are in for a bumper year anyway?

Have you ever thought about taking your students on school trips abroad? Or wondered what the advantage is of going somewhere overseas when there’s so many fabulous destinations within the UK? We asked some of our teachers the key reasons they would choose to take their school trips abroad and the(...)

Best performing arts destinations for schools For us Brits, Europe is one of the best performing arts destinations for schools, because it's intrinsically linked with art and culture. The romance, the language, the drama… Europe is the perfect destination for a performing arts trip! Our workshops are designed by professional(...)

We often get asked why you would choose to go to North America versus Europe, and while we believe there are many benefits to both, we do have a soft spot for North American ski and snowboard holidays! Read on to hear some of our thoughts on skiing in the(...)

Take a look at the top 4 long-haul school destinations for school sports tours.

The resorts we work with in United States of America and Canada are a truly first-class option for a ski trip, and some of the best ski resorts for school tours you will find on the planet. In North America, you are sure to get bang for your buck whether(...)

Picture this: blue, clear waves lapping against a clean, powdery beach and children shouting in laughter as they try and stay upright on a paddleboard together! Our international watersports tours are the perfect way to get students working together and, most importantly, getting them outside in the fresh air! We(...)