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 concern then yes, doing all of...
Exploring the Biggest Spa in Southern Europe
The first thing that strikes you when you gaze over the Andorra la Vella skyline is a piercing, glass, dagger structure, shard-like in its construction. Radiating the sunlight during the day and...
Give your language trip that ‘je ne sais quoi’
If you’re looking to give your budding linguists a language trip they won’t forget, then look no further! We give you the lowdown of our top language trip picks. You’ll venture deep into the...
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
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 Madesimo. Having been to Madesimo in December, I thought...
The Bay of Naples in action – an itinerary in a nutshell
At Rayburn Tours, we live to create the ultimate trip. An experience to remember. One that will enhance your students’ understanding of the world around them, support their learning and leave them...
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...
The story of a first-time skier
A pretty mountain town Not being the sportiest of people I wasn’t sure what I’d signed myself up for repping in Tarvisio – a pretty town on the crossroads of Slovenia and...
Our Top 3 Time-Saving Tips for Fitting Skis
You can’t ski without skis – fact. Therefore one of the most important jobs that needs to be done is fitting skis. When you arrive, you’ll visit a local ski shop where you’ll try on ski...
Free Classroom Resource : UK Extreme Weather (Syllabus Based)
From intense heat waves to flash flooding, tropical storms to cold snaps, extreme weather has continually been in the news the past few years. With the UK Extreme Weather playing such a key part in...
Top 3 Reasons France Works for School Groups
The end of January saw myself, Tom, and couple of colleagues from the ski team head out to France for a sneak peek at our new resorts Courchevel, Grand Massif and Morzine-Avoriaz. Here our top 3...