Top 5 things you can’t miss when visiting Sestriere!
A must-visit Italian resort, Sestriere is simply made for skiers of all levels. Forming part of the Milky Way, this high altitude resort has a multitude of slopes and fantastic après ski options,...
The best free school trips & visits in Nottingham for 2020
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!
Hotel Olimpic: “The best Italian food in Sestriere”
The way to a school’s heart is through their stomach Hotel Olimpic, well-known for serving the best Italian food in Sestriere, didn’t cease to amaze us. And the authentic Italian cookery...
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...