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Medicine Through Time
- History experiences right here in the UK
Launched only a year ago, our "Medicine Through Time" Tour to London is proving to be a great hit with teachers and students alike. The capital city abounds in interesting and relevant visits, many of which relate directly to the GCSE curriculum, including the Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret, the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum and the Science Museum. So, when it comes to planning your itinerary you really are spoilt for choice. Taking a tour in the UK is an excellent way of giving your students the opportunity to learn outside the classroom without breaking the bank. Whether you want a day trip, an overnight stay or even longer, the length of your tour can be tailored to meet your group’s budget. If you choose to spend the night in this vibrant city, we will be happy to arrange your evening entertainment, with a whole host of options available, ranging from a scenic trip on the London Eye to a spectacular show at a West End theatre….
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The 2010 / 2011 Youth Music Brochure is Here...
- Request your copy today!
Last year was an exciting and successful year for everyone at Rayburn Tours who is involved in helping young people make music, however we continued to work hard to improve the services and destinations that we offer. It is with great pleasure that we announce the release of our NEW 2010 / 2011 Youth Music Tours Brochure!
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Our prices have come tumbling down...
- Enjoy a Ski Tour for Less!
Rayburn Ski Tours is pleased to announce that over the last couple of months we have been working hard to reduce our supplier costs and this hard work has finally paid off. We have managed to secure significant savings and of course, we will be passing those savings on to you in the form of price reductions for the 2010 / 2011 season!
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Belgium: An overlooked destination...
- but one of the best for Brass Bands!
With so many wonderful destinations to choose from for your Brass Band Tour, where do you start? Maybe the pressures of the economy over the last year make factors such as value-for -money more important than fantastic scenery, great performance venues and a host of leisure excursions. Our advice would be, don’t compromise - choose Belgium!
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Prague - The Home of Skoda
- An ideal Business Studies Visit
In recent years Prague has become a thriving tourist destination and an important trade centre. As one of the EU’s newest members, the Czech Republic is a prime example of a rapidly changing economy which makes it an ideal location for your Business Studies Tour. With a plethora of educational excursions for Business Studies students it’s difficult to decide where to start – Pilsner Urguell Brewery, Museum of Communism or the Slavia Prague Football Stadium are all options. Our recommendation, however, is the Skoda Car Factory and Museum which is one of the few car companies that allows visitors into its factory to witness the car production process from start to finish. Skoda is a worldly renowned brand that has overcome hard times including war, economic depression and political change and today is part of the Volkswagen AG group – the largest car manufacturer in Europe holding 12% market share of the world car market.
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Invigorate your Choir in Italy
- Breathtaking scenery and superb performance venues.
Beautiful colours, warmth, history, refinement, unique character and an overwhelming sense of calm – combine this with spectacular scenery, stunning architecture and host of fantastic performance venues and surely you have the ideal destination for your next choir tour? There is only one destination where you will find all of this in abundance - Tuscany! This Italian treasure contrasts bustling cities with breathtaking countryside, both of which are equally appealing. Just as famous for the majestic art of Florence as for the soft wine of Chianti, this is a region that doesn’t just offer a choir magnificent – and sometimes intimate – performances, it offers equally magnificent experiences as well.
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A-Level Students learn the importance of languages
- How are Foreign Languages of use in the Workplace?
Sarah Middleton, French and German teacher at Littleover School, brought some of her A-level students to Rayburn Tours to see and hear about the opportunities studying languages at university could offer them.
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Exciting UK Study Excursions
- Close-to-home destinations for your Business Studies Tour
When thinking about destinations for an educational tour some people seem to look beyond what we have to offer right here in the UK. In the Midlands take a trip to the Jaguar Manufacturing Plant, or choose to visit London where you can enjoy excursions to the Bank of England or the BBC Television Centre.
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Berlin and Kraków – An Unforgettable Experience.
- Don’t limit your History tour to just one destination; experience two, with our fantastic two-centre tours.
An all-round understanding of the causes and effects of World War II can truly be gained from a visit to both Berlin and Kraków. Berlin allows students to explore how and why the Nazi Regime rose to power, whilst Kraków offers a truly thought provoking insight into the scale of devastation WWII and the Holocaust had on the ordinary people...
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Our New 5 Day Skiing Option
19/10/2009 - Ski More - Pay Less!!
Rayburn Tours is extremely proud to release their new 5 day skiing option (8 days duration), allowing you to ski more – for less! Why not take advantage of some of these fantastic benefits available to you on a 5 day skiing tour?...
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Learn the 'Lingo' from the Locals in Germany...
- German Language tours to Berlin and the Rhineland.
Our Language Tours are designed to complement the National Curriculum and are tailored to suit the students’ language levels and your teaching objectives. Being immersed in the language gives students a chance to improve their oral and aural skills and put into practise the theory that they have learnt at school and during their trip.
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Sizzling Sorrento
- Why it's one of our "hottest" Geography Tour destinations
Sorrento acts as the ideal base for you to enjoy the beauty of this Italian Peninsula. Aside from the stunning scenery and pleasing climate seen for most of the year, there is a plethora of educational activities for budding Geography Students to enjoy. Visit the epic Mount Vesuvius and the towns that sit near to its summit or take a boat trip to explore the Amalfi Coast and the nearby island of Capri.
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Introducing Our New Ski Tours!
19/10/2009 - Rayburn Tours Welcomes John Hooper of Ski High Days
Rayburn Tours is very proud to announce that John Hooper, formerly of Ski High Days, has joined the company as the Ski Tours Manager. John was a former director of Ski High Days for thirteen years, operating quality, tailor-made school ski trips to Europe for schools and youth groups within the UK....
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Hong Kong and China
18/11/2008 - Geography Study Tour - New for 2009
The Educational Tours Department is very excited to launch its spectacular new Geography Study Tours to Hong Kong and China.The Rayburn Tours Geography Study Tour to Asia is a magnificent opportunity to introduce your students to a very different land and culture...
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Segovia and Toledo
18/11/2008 - New Brass Bands tour to the sun-drenched regions of central Spain
The Concert Tours Team are proud to launch an exciting new destination for brass bands. The Segovia and Toledo regions of central Spain offer a variety of new and diverse experiences for those involved...
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Key Destinations
18/11/2008 - Our most popular youth music tours and why…
Whether they’re seasoned tourers or new to performing abroad, there are certain places that our groups return to again and again. Why’s that? It’s simply because they work so well and offer repeated rewarding tours for all our musicians...
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Tuscany
23/10/2008 - Chase the sun all the way to the beautiful towns of Tuscany
Is your choir chasing the sun for its next tour? Rayburn are pleased to offer you fantastic choir tours to the beautiful towns of Tuscany, where our groups have received a warm welcome for many years. Our dedicated team of Italian experts can offer some stunning concert venues for your choir, and the relaxing spa towns offer great value for money...
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Medicine Through Time
18/11/2008 - History Study Tour - New for 2009
Medical History, although somewhat gruesome, is undoubtedly fascinating and we can assure you that your students will become truly absorbed in our new History Study Tour to London...
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Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge
23/04/2009 - Introducing our latest accreditation....
Rayburn Tours are proud to announce the latest addition to their safety portfolio, The Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. The badge provides, for the first time, a national accreditation combining the essential elements of provision - learning and safety - into one easily recognisable and trusted accreditation.
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Nottingham University Sinfonia and Viva Voce Singers
23/04/2009 - Another fantastic tour...
Here at Rayburn Tours we continually look forward to receiving feedback and experiences from our tours. It’s in this way that we’re able to constantly re-shape our tours to suit the individual needs and requirements of our touring parties. The Nottingham University Sinfonia and Viva Voce Singers have just returned from their six day tour of Belgium...
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Going Green with Rayburn Tours
16/03/2009 - Rayburn Tours launches their ‘Going Green' Policy
We are all aware of the ever present and current issues surrounding our planet, we have all heard phrases such as ‘carbon footprint’ and ‘global warming’ and you may also be aware that there is evidence that travel has had a significant effect on these issues.
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