Why go long-haul with your school sports team?
On a long-haul sports tour, the distance may be far but there’s nothing like a shared passion to bring young people closer together. So why take your sports students to a destination thousands of...
Interesting facts about the Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony
Dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War, the Menin Gate is an important memorial and for many school groups visiting Belgium, the Last Post...
The Battlefields: “It was very emotional and I cried…”
The Battlefields can be evoke emotions that are beyond control for some. Fascinating, interesting and moving are some of the words our students have used to describe their experience. Having the...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in France
Journey across the Channel to France’s historic region of Normandy, where not only will you encounter many a commemoration to the events of the Second World War, but also indulge in unmistakable...
“Iceland left our students wanting more…”
What geography teacher doesn’t want to be remembered for planning the best school trip EVER? Follow in the footsteps of these teachers who have already given their students the geography lesson of...
Top Tips for the Last Post Ceremony
For many school groups visiting the First World War battlefields, witnessing the Last Post Ceremony and perhaps participating in a wreath laying is an essential part of the experience. At the end of...
Switzerland: “Many of the students were in tears…”
As a teacher, you want to provide the best geography learning experience for your students. These teachers got it right. These teachers travelled to Switzerland with Rayburn Tours. Ready to...
Tick this off your bucket list and become a Rayburn ski rep today!
What’s in it for you? You’ll have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ski in some of Europe’s highly-acclaimed resorts and get paid a weekly salary too! Here’s the ins and outs on why you...
“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...
Tarvisio: “I thought I was gonna go flying down the mountain”
February half term saw dozens of school groups flee the UK to embark on the ultimate ski adventure in some of Europe’s highly acclaimed ski resorts. Katie Peggs, Tour and Events Co-ordinator at...
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...
Why travel to The Netherlands with a band?
So you’ve decided that the Netherlands is the place for you. Known for its impressive flower industry, windmills and clogs, there is so much culture and history to absorb on a visit...