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These students want you to know the value of a History Tour Guide

It’s no secret that most teachers who travel abroad with us on a history trip recommend booking a History Tour Guide. But what benefit do they have to students’ learning? We asked a group of...

The Six Nations may be coming to an end, but it could be the beginning of your own tournament…

We can’t believe it – we’re over half way through the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. And this year’s tournaments have proven to be as fierce as ever. From France’s first win over...

5 secrets to running the best history trip

The feeling of goose-bumps on your arms as your feet land on the trench floor, knowing you are walking in the footsteps of thousands of soldiers who fought for their countries – the emotion felt in...

Top 8 ideas to fundraise for a school trip abroad in 2020

Keen to get out the classroom and take your students on an unforgettable school trip abroad? Start the fun early and get your students involved in some fundraising activities to help pay for the...

The International Choral Festival Wales returns…

Choirs across the world are this month sending their applications in to compete in the International Choral Festival Wales! Once again, Rayburn Tours are proud to partner with the festival, which...
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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, steaming hot springs and wonderful wildlife!...
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Sri Lanka FAQs: your questions, answered

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We know you’ll have some queries about travelling to Sri Lanka, and we’re here to put your mind at ease (so you can stop scratching that head of...

Former Olympian Greg Whyte shares his sports motivation advice

This week we were lucky enough to secure a ticket for an audience with Sport Scientist and former Olympian, Prof. Greg Whyte, at Derby County Football Club. Designed to inspire those taking part in...

Around the world in 10 cultures

As the school year flies by, many teachers will already be thinking about the last week of term in July, and how to leave their students in high spirits as they break up for the summer. A lot of...

Hópbílar become Iceland’s first coach provider to offset carbon emissions

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....

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 school trip. Taking your students out of the...

It’s competition time! Win a workshop with Russell Scott for your choir

To celebrate an exciting year ahead for the UK Choir Festival, we’re giving one lucky choir the chance to work closely alongside its Founder and highly acclaimed Vocal Coach, Producer, Musical and...