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A Blog for Performing Arts Educators

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by Stephanie Fox on 12 June 2018

Insider Tips to Planning the BIG Trip

We polled our most experienced student travel experts and have boiled down the 5 top tips to help you begin planning your group's overnight trip....

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Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Budgets, Destinations, SYTA Accredidation, Marching Band Trip, Performance Travel, Travel Advocacy

by Johanna Feminear on 6 June 2018

Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple: NYC for Students

With so many opportunities for students in New York City, planning a trip to the Big Apple can be daunting. While building an itinerary that keeps...

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Destinations, Marching Band Trip, Performance Travel, New York, Student Group Travel, Affordable Travel, Safe Itinerary

by Stephanie Fox on 30 May 2018

Making the Most of Summer Break

Summer break for directors like you is certainly well deserved. In fact, even science tells us that relaxing and taking a break is important. But,...

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Travel Planning, Student Group Travel, relax, summer break, recharge

by Allison Graham on 11 May 2018

Hawaii: The Ohana Experience

For 15 years I've personally escorted thousands of students and their group leaders to Waikiki on the island of Oahu in my role with Director’s...

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Travel Planning, Destinations

by Marcie Truby on 8 May 2018

Disney Youth Programs Unlock Student Potential

You may be familiar with Beyond the Clef, a podcast by music educators for music educators. We have expanded Beyond the Clef by creating a Travel...

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Disney, Marching Band Trip, Clinics, Performance Travel, Workshops

by Travel Insured International on 3 April 2018

Travel Protection: Is It Worth It?

Travel protection is a great way to help protect your travel plans and investment. Coverage ranges from Trip Cancellation to Baggage Delay to Medical...

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Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Budgets, Insurance

by Amanda Knight on 13 March 2018

Disney Done Right

Disney is one of the most magical, memorable trips you can take and it’s great for student groups! However, before you begin planning your itinerary,...

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Travel Planning, Trip Safety, Disney

by Stephanie Fox on 6 March 2018

New Motor Coach Monitoring and Enforcement May Impact Student Travel

No more fudging on motor coach driving hours. No more unscheduled stops. No more last minute itinerary changes. New mandated Electronic Logging...

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Travel Planning, Technology, Trip Safety, Industry, electronic enforcement, motor coach safety