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Marvellous Malaga or Vibrant Valencia? 5 ways to experience our new language destinations.

Whatever traditions you associate with this alluring region of the Iberian Peninsula, you are guaranteed to encounter a wave of culture during a language trip to Malaga or Valencia.
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Top 10 things to do when visiting Prague with a group!

1. Prague Castle Covering an area of 70,000m2, Prague Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Possibly the largest coherent castle complex in the world, make sure you leave...
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9 epic Iceland adventures for school groups

9 epic Iceland adventures for school groups When it comes to unique adventures Iceland comes up trumps, with awe-inspiring opportunities to get up close to its glistening glaciers, mighty volcanoes,...
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Hópbílar: Iceland’s 1st Carbon-Offset Coach

Rayburn Tours are proud to be working alongside Icelandic coach provider Hópbílar, who are currently the only company of their kind in Iceland to be offsetting the carbon emissions of their fleet....
Hiking Trail in Switzerland

6 secrets to running the best geography trip

6 secrets to running the best geography trip Most teachers, over the course of their career, will have the chance to whisk their students away on an educational whirlwind, affectionately known as a...
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Passchendaele Museum: A must-visit historic experience for students!

Passchendaele Museum: A must-visit historic experience for students! The Third Battle of Ypres, famously known as Passchendaele, was the most notorious of 5 battles. And since 2004, the Passchendaele...
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The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad

The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and...
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Best Nottingham free school trips & visits

Looking for a fun, free and educational trip for your class? Check out our list of free school trips or visits available in Nottingham for your students!
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Top 10 free visits you shouldn’t miss in Amsterdam

Education or leisure? Whatever your reason for travelling, making the most out of your trip doesn’t have to be expensive. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 free (or low cost) options to pack...
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Top things to do on a Sorrento school trip

Located in the Bay of Naples overlooking Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento has so much to offer – for free that is! Known for its quaint shopping streets, archaeological sites and enthralling views, there...
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10 free experiences you won’t want to miss in Ypres and the Somme

An eye-opening visit to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium brings a poignant reality to the stories that have intrigued the world since the 1910s. Learning about the sacrifices...
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How parents help their children cope with school trip anxiety

1. Home Comforts “I tell my teenage son to take something to remind him of home like a photograph. For my younger daughter, I’d pack a comfort blanket or cuddly toy.” Dawn, Mum of 2,...