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,...
Oh la la… Samoëns has it all for school skiing
Described as a breath of fresh mountain air is the ancient village of Samoëns in France. This charming resort is part of the Grand Massif ski area, which encompasses 265km of incredible interlinked...
Top 5 things to look out for on a prep school ski trip
Having just been away with a prep group, these are my top 5 things to consider when looking for your prep school’s next ski trip
How does an Easter ski trip to Andorra compare to February half term?
How does an Easter ski trip to Andorra compare to February half term? Is Andorra good for skiing during the Easter? Our Operations Administrator, Emma, discusses her experience! Pre-Trip...
Rayburn Tours buys Essex-based Sports Tours Ltd to expand travel opportunities for young people
School travel specialist Rayburn Tours is pleased to announce its purchase of the Essex-based company Sports Tours Ltd – a leading provider of UK tournaments and European tours for the youth sports...
Choosing the right resort for your school ski trip – top 3 recommendations
Seeking big ski areas, well-groomed pistes, high altitude skiing and spectacular views? We’ve got you covered with our new trips to the French Alps. France’s proximity to the UK makes it the...
Putting the ‘Grand’ into Grandvalira: a guided tour
Midway through my week-long ski trip to Andorra, I was lucky enough to meet up with Balkis de Seguin, International Sales for Grandvalira. On the cards was a guided tour of the wide variety of ski...
Tour Operator vs. Do It Yourself
Tour Operator vs. Do It Yourself So, you’re looking to book a school trip but you’re unsure whether it’s better to do it yourself or book through a tour operator? Well, if money is your biggest...
Why Hotel Panorama is perfect for school ski groups
We’ve been sending ski groups to the 4-star Hotel Panorama in Andorra for years now, and there’s a reason why it constantly receives such positive feedback from our groups. Having just returned...
A Beginners Guide to Grandvalira
If you’re on the hunt for a great value ski resort with hundreds of kilometres of well maintained pistes perfectly suited for school groups, look no further than Grandvalira. Here you’ll be...
Madesimo Through the Eyes of Tarporley High School
Madesimo Through the Eyes of Tarporley High School Last week I was lucky enough to spend a week with the students and staff of Tarporley High School as I accompanied them on their ski trip to...
A Tour of Andorra la Vella by Foot
Nestled in the country’s central, green valley, Andorra la Vella is your gateway to the rugged mountains of the Andorran Pyrenees. At an altitude of 1,050 metres, it’s Europe’s loftiest capital...