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1. Step Back in Time with Your Class in Stratford at Mary Arden's Farm
June 11, 2018

UK study tours are at their most effective when they can bring an element of studies alive for students in a way they have not previously seen. At Mary Arden’s Farm, in Stratford, your pupils can see how ordinary people lived and farmed in rural Tudor England in an experience that will capture their imaginations forever. Not Quite Mary Arden’s Farm Bizarrely, the traditional Tudor farm that students get to visit, with its authentic decoration and artefacts, isn’t actually Shakespeare’s mother’s farm - it is a building known as Palmer’s Farmhouse. Mary Arden (Shakespeare’s mother) act... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

2. Top Trips for UK Study Tours: The Imperial War Museums
June 11, 2018

There is so much to take in onUK study tours of major cities like London and Manchester that it can be hard for teachers to choose which sites to include. The fully immersive interactive exhibits and carefully crafted and imaginative school experiences offered by the Imperial War Museums make them a must for groups visiting either city. Imperial War Museum London However you choose to experience the IWM London, from guiding the class yourself,to joining a tour ortaking part one of the immersive learning opportunities, the museum has a wealth of resources at students’ disposal. A rang... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

3. Feel the Beat of Liverpool on a Music-Themed School Trip
June 11, 2018

For many of the older generation, the image of Liverpool will be forever linked to the city’s most famous musical export: The Beatles. But the majority of younger children have no idea of the impact the Fab Four had on the city. Long before One Direction or Little Mix came The Beatles, and learning about the world’s first ‘super-group’ is a great way for teachers planningUK study tours to introduce their pupils to the culture and history of Liverpool. From music, history and media students to younger primary school pupils, there is so much to discover in the city about the Fab Four and ho... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

4. Enjoy the Island of Santorini
May 24, 2018

Santorini is really a land of beauty with unique characteristics. This Island is gifted with all of natural splendor and visitors ask themselves an issue that just how much to find out and revel in within this amazing island? An Island like Santorini can't be seen any place in the remainder of the world because of so many villages, Beautiful beaches, museums, churches, breath taking sunset, wineries, Caldera and live volcanoes are few to mention. Renting an automobile in Santorini is the ideal choice to explore the area as numerous things you need to do and find out. Once you know driving... (read more)

Author: Gloria Philips

5. Private Tours in Jamaica
May 23, 2018

Jamaica is the quintessential tourist destination in Caribbean. The options for Tours and Excursions are unlimited, interesting and down-right exhilarating. Best Jamaica is the number one Tour Company on the island offering highest quality tours and excursions to top sites on the island. If Jamaica has been on your bucket list and you will be visiting soon, then you also need to have a bucket list of the things to do in Jamaica. Being the largest English speaking Caribbean Island, Jamaica boasts approximately one hundred and twenty rivers, and is home to some of the best water falls in ... (read more)

Author: Stevert Mckenzie

6. Why Warwick Castle is a Top Location for School History Visits
May 18, 2018

With so much fascinating history and heritage here in the UK, study tours based on home soil have the potential to be both inspiring and educational. Warwick Castleis one of the most popular venues for UK study tours and, considering the stunning interiors, pretty gardens andincredible range of displays and activities, it’s certainly not surprising. If you want to make history evenmore appealing to your pupils, take it outside the classroom and head to Warwick Castle, to guarantee your students a day to remember. Below are just some of the highlights. Horrible Histories Maze ... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

7. Making the Most of UK Study Tours to Durham Cathedral
May 14, 2018

Steeped in British history and religious significance, Durham Cathedral is a great addition to the itinerary of UK study tours. Built in the twelfth century, this stunning Norman church offers an insight into medieval architecture and construction as well as the artisan trades of stained glass making and decorative design. History will come alive for students studying medieval life as they discover how the monks would have lived and worked here 900 years ago. What makes a trip to the Cathedral so enriching for students of all ages is the hard work and dedication put in by its Educational... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

8. Explore the Great Outdoors on a School Visit to the Isle of Wight
May 14, 2018

Set in the English Channel just off the southern coast of England, the Isle of White – with its beautiful beaches littered with fossils and plenty of green spaces to explore – is the perfect spot for UK study tours focussing on the natural world. Your students will enjoy spending time in the great outdoors here, and with plenty of educational attractions highlighting the local landscape and environment they will be learning while they have fun. Here are three great learning experiences that I’ve found students really enjoy on UK study tours to the Isle of White. Take a Floral Tour of... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

9. Discover Bram Stoker's Whitby on UK Study Tours in Yorkshire
May 14, 2018

For teachers introducing their pupils to Gothic literature on UK study tours, a visit to the town of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast is a must. The setting for one of literature’s most famous Gothic novels, Whitby was the town Bram Stoker chose in which to bring his Transylvanian Count on to English soil. Students who have read the opening chapter of Stoker’s Dracula will thrill at the many sights described in the novel which remain unchanged today. Stoker’s Inspiration The writer (then a theatrical agent) visited Whitby in 1890 for a family holiday. He arrived a week befor... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

10. Make Blackpool Pleasure Beach Your Maths Classroom
May 11, 2018

Some people still scoff at the educational importance of field trips and off-campus excursions. In the UK study tours focusing on all aspects of history and geography can be found around every corner and their benefits to a class curriculum have been proven. However, it can be difficult to find a suitable school trip that concentrates entirely on maths. So, how do you engage your students in the power of equations outside the classroom? Head to Blackpool of course! Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach is one of the top amusement park destinations in the UK. Study tours t... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

11. Advance Tickets, Discounted Ticket Packages Available for 59th Annual Castroville Artichoke Food &
May 11, 2018

Advance tickets and discounted ticket packages are available online for the 59th annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, set for June 2-3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey. Castroville, CA, May 11, 2018 — Advance tickets and discounted ticket packages are available online for the 59th annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, set for June 2-3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey. Festival attendees will enjoy dozens of fresh artichoke food delicacies, a beer, wine and spirits garden, chef demos, live entertainm... (read more)

Author: John Paul

12. 3 Unconventional Tours & Travel Programs You Will Enjoy in China
May 04, 2018

Travel is not just roaming around from one place to another. Travel is looking beyond the physiological barriers and embracing the lifestyle, culture, and customs of the local people in that area. So, when you are thinking of a vacation, don't just look for places whose beauty will appeal to your aesthetic senses but also look for unique cultures and travel programs that are based on the lifestyle and customs of people, which will draw you closer to the region beyond the realm of touristy. Hence, if you are traveling to China, then don’t just hop from one city to another, look for othe... (read more)

Author: Alice Campbell

13. Hike the Hills and Laurel Forests of La Palma
April 26, 2018

To truly experience the awe and wonder of pure, unspoilt nature, one must head to the Canary Island of La Palma. Holidays spent in this amazing destination will not disappoint: breathtaking views, fascinating tours and luxury accommodation await on the greenest of the Canary Islands, which is a treasure waiting to be discovered and appreciated. La Palma is an island of extremes, ranging from lush tropical rainforests to arid desert-scapes. A visit to this UNESCO biosphere will be truly unforgettable. Origins With peaks as high as 2400m above sea lea level and descents reaching depths... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

14. Dolphin in Disguise: The False Killer Whale
April 26, 2018

For anyone planning to embark on whale and dolphin tours, learning about the different species of cetaceans that may be encountered is an excellent way to prepare. For those visiting regions of tropical or warm temperate oceans, Pseudorca crassidens, the False Killer Whale, is a good place to start. Contrary to its name the species is in fact a member of the oceanic dolphin family. And, while they are not actually related to Orchinus orca (aka the Orca or Killer Whale), they do share some of their characteristics. Characteristics of Pseudorca crassidens Physical appearance: The Fals... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

15. Dolphins: The Great Communicators of the Ocean
April 26, 2018

The dolphin's intelligence, agility and playful behaviour continue to endear them to nature lovers the world over. Dolphin tours are among the most popular and sought after of all nature travel experiences, with the intriguing cetacean quite often appearing to be as curious about humans as we are of them. Certain places around the world have become particularly popular for professional dolphin tours, and the almost 40 oceanic species can be found in shallow, temperate and tropical oceans around destinations as diverse as the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Madeira and Baja California. Fast Fac... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

16. School Trip Ideas: the Top Dinosaur Learning Opportunities in the UK
April 24, 2018

The majority of pupils find discovering the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and fossils to be completely fascinating – and it is easy to see why! Fortunately, you do not have to orga-nise an overseas school trip to reveal this world to your students. There are a number of excellent museum-based tours and coastal excursions right here in the UK that will allow your students to unearth fossils and examine real skeletons of the astonishing beasts that once roamed the planet. Here are a few school trip ideas that will help to bring your classroom lessons to life for this brilliant topic. Nati... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

17. Excursions from Falmouth Cruise Port
April 23, 2018

Best Jamaica is the number one Tour Company in Jamaica is one of the leading organizers of excursions from Falmouth Jamaica especially from the cruise port. In 2007, there was a partnership forged between the Government of Jamaica and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to further develop the port of Falmouth. It has been completed and the operation at the Port can be describes as a well-oiled operation machinery; it is spacious, beautifully landscaped and has designated areas for tour buses to pick up and drop off. Jamaica is an island with a rich culture and exquisite landscape; it’s a countr... (read more)

Author: Stevert Mckenzie

18. Innovation Culture Best Practices
April 19, 2018

With no innovation, your company cannot grow, nor you can keep pace with others. To be at the top, you need to be disruptive as well. To accomplish that, you need to create the innovation culture. Keep in mind that only satisfied, motivated and empowered employees can be creative and innovative. If you are not sure how to do that, learn from the innovation culture best practices. See how they did it. Amazon Amazon is among the best in many areas, including innovation and culture. When it appeared, retail has changed forever. Amazon did not stop there. It continuously innovates and brin... (read more)

Author: Amit juneja

19. The Lauren Ashtyn Collection Continues To Book Guests For Its May Friends And Family Tours
April 17, 2018

The Lauren Ashtyn Collection, a luxury hair extensions salon, has posted the May schedule for its Friends And Family Tours on its Facebook page. Apparently, the company will be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the 16th of May before proceeding to Buffalo, New York on the 18th. South Carolina's leading luxury hair extensions provider, The Lauren Ashtyn Collection , will conduct two Friends and Family Tours this May. The first tour will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 16, 2018 while the second tour will take place in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 2018. The LAC (Lauren Ashtyn Colle... (read more)

Author: John Doe

20. Compose Enjoy Tours For Her By Expressing Your Emotions by Way of Romance Estimates
April 14, 2018

If a man Adores a woman with All of coronary heart, he then may possibly not be able expressing his emotions in way that is ordinary. Therefore, he can take to to compose Love letters for her expressing his or her feelings for his this love. If he remains he plans to get improvement of really like life remembers her. Future is wanted by the man . The feelings could be uttered during the love correspondence for her just. The best way On State Emotions For Adore The man might Begin with a few Feelings to get the really like within mind within the profound. It can be tough to allo... (read more)

Author: Mark Well

21. 5 Things That Make Our Scotland Tours So Special
April 05, 2018

Many of us dream of taking in the fabulous culture, heritage and landscapes of Scotland for ourselves, but may be unsure where to start - or how to organise the perfect break. Here at Best Scottish Tours, we do the mundane work for you, so that you can simply sit back and enjoy the most captivating things about this distinguished country. Here are five of the ways we do it. 1. The most informed and attentive drivers Our experienced drivers are at the very centre of our Scotland Tours - they really are the people who bring each itinerary to life. Their immense knowledge and pass... (read more)

Author: Smith Lara

22. The Hunt of the Sperm Whale
March 26, 2018

For anyone planning to embark on a whale watching cruise, the incredible documentary series Blue Planet II, hosted by veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough, makes for compelling viewing. It features many of the cetaceans that may be encountered on a whale watching cruise, including Humpback, Killer, pilot and Sperm Whales. The World's Largest Whale Found in nearly all the world's oceans, the Sperm Whale is one of the most commonly sighted species on whale watching tours. From the Azores or the Maldives, to Baja California or Norway's spectacular Lofoten Islands, the opportunitie... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

23. The Deep Sleep of the Sperm Whale
March 26, 2018

Whale watching holidays are among the most popular of all nature-focused tours. Witnessing these giant cetaceans in their natural habitat can be a moving and, in some cases, quite profound experience. Well-organised whale watching holidays take participants to some of the best nature hotspots in the world to encounter a wide variety of species. While humans have always had a fascination for whales, as the largest toothed predator on the planet, the Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is one of the most sought-after sightings on whale watching holidays. These big, beautiful marine mammal... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

24. Private Transportation in Jamaica
March 16, 2018

Vacationers are usually interested in getting value for money; regardless of how large or how small your vacation budget is, quality is of vital importance. Visitors to Jamaica who have a small budget may find it challenging to find shared transportation service in some areas. Certainly, shared transportation from the airport to the resort can be found, as well as organized tours from the resort. However, if you are an Explorer by nature, and like the freedom to roam at your own leisure then private transportation is your best option. Most people travel to a country like Jamaica fo... (read more)

Author: Stevert Mckenzie

25. Falmouth Jamaica Excursions and Tours
March 16, 2018

Falmouth Jamaica is the home of the newest port on the island; in 2011, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines partnered with the Government of Jamaica to erect a modern port. The port is located on the northern coast of Jamaica and is deep enough to accommodate the world’s biggest cruise ship, Harmony of the Sea. This port was originally a commercial port in the 1800; it played an important role in trans-Atlantic slave trade and was the departure point for tons of sugar and many barrels of rum leaving the shores for Europe. Today the port is used for a much more noble operation; here,... (read more)

Author: Stevert Mckenzie