The past, the present and the future of school travel
The FCO started advising against any non-essential travel around the world which had a huge impact on all travel, including school trips. As the UK went into lockdown in late March, so did the...
Music – bringing the world closer together!
As the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus forces entire countries into lockdown people are searching for ways to stay close to friends and family through the use of technology. Platforms such as...
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best!
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best! You’ve taken on the task of planning your school’s next trip abroad, and the first step is to...
Interesting facts about the Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony
Did you know? Get the inside scoop with some interesting facts about the Menin Gate Memorial & Last Post Ceremony (Ypres, Belgium).
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in Belgium
Imagine stepping through the doors of a beautiful holy venue, surrounded by sacred sentiment and ready for every corner to be filled with the echoes of your ensemble. As you take your first breath to...
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...
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!
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...
Funky Voices take Belgium by storm!
Funky Voices take Belgium by storm! A Whistle-Stop Tour to Belgium In December 2019, 115 members of Funky Voices took a 3-day whistle-stop tour to Belgium. Staying in the beautiful, history-rich town...
Women in Song hit headlines following their Choir Tour to The Netherlands
Women in Song hit headlines following their Choir Tour to The Netherlands This October, ladies from the Isle of Man’s Women in Song ventured to the picturesque, canal-lined Dutch city of Leiden....
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,...
Simply unforgettable venues to suit your choir’s sound and style
Simply unforgettable venues to suit your choir’s sound and style At Rayburn Tours, providing ensembles with simply unforgettable performance opportunities is at the very heart of what we do. Taking...