SCHOOL AND STUDENT GROUP TRAVEL
GROUP TRIPS AND TOURS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
50+ YEARS OF
STUDENT TRAVEL PLANNING
SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS
HIGH-QUALITY, VALUE-ORIENTED EXPERIENCES
EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR CURRICULUM
24/7 ONSITE TRAVEL GUIDE SUPPORT
TRUSTED BY EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS
THE BEST OF TIMES DIFFERENCE
For over 50 years, Best of Times Travel has been a trusted source for exceptional school and student group travel experiences. We make group travel convenient, safe, and enjoyable for student groups of all sizes.
CUSTOMIZED GROUP TRAVEL
There are no “cookie-cutter” group travel programs here. We specialize in high-quality, value-oriented educational trips and tours that are customized to your curriculum and the needs of your group.
EXTENDED CLASSROOM LEARNING
Our expert team will help you create a unique school travel experience that builds upon classroom learning, allowing students to explore their world, experience different cultures, and gain new insights.
QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY
We leverage our experience and resources to offer your students high-value travel programming and learning experiences at an affordable price.
THE INTERNATIONAL VA MILITARY TATTOO & WILLIAMSBURG, VA
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Featuring Toby’s Dinner Theatre, The U.S. Naval Academy, National Marine Corps Museum, Norfolk International Military Tattoo Festival, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk Naval Base, Ocean City MD, and more.
PATRIOTIC TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Featuring World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial, FDR and Korean Monuments, New Air and Space Museum at Dulles, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery.
NEW ENGLAND HERITAGE TOUR
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Featuring Concord, MA and Old North Bridge, The USS Constitution, Boston’s Freedom Trail, Fort Independence, The Mayflower, Plimouth Plantation, Cape Cod/ Hyannis, Kennedy Memorial, Korean Memorial, Newport RI w/Historical Mansions, Battleship Cove and more!
HISTORICAL TOUR
TWO DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Featuring FDR's home, Vanderbilt Mansion, West Point, Hyde Park, NY, Dinner Theatre Show, and The Hudson River Valley.
AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Featuring New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Williamsburg, Yorktown and more.
BATTLEFIELDS OF THE CIVIL WAR
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Featuring Bull Run, Harpers Ferry, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
MONTREAL & QUEBEC GETAWAY
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Featuring an opportunity to explore Montreal and Quebec, two of Canada’s great cities.
MT. RUSHMORE, BIG SKY MONTANA, & YELLOWSTONE
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Featuring a bucket list trip to see the great faces and places of the United States.
NEW YORK CITY
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Featuring the very best of the Big Apple as we bring history in the classroom to the eyes of the student.
THE AMERICAN MUSIC CITIES OF NASHVILLE & MEMPHIS, TN
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Featuring a toe-tapping journey through Tennessee where you will explore the history, heritage and culture of Nashville and Memphis.
NIAGARA FALLS
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Travel over the border to Canada and see one of the great wonders of the world.
WE MAKE STUDENT GROUP TRAVEL EASY
Educators and administrators love working with us because we make student group travel easy. After planning the perfect trip for your group, we will continue to support you with:
CUSTOMIZED FLYERS
We will create a professional, customized flier to help you promote your trip to students and families.
PRIVATE ONLINE
BOOKING SYSTEM
Registering for a trip is easy with our private online booking system, which also allows friends and family to make contributions toward it.
PARENT/STUDENT
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Our team is available to provide Parent/Student Information Sessions to answer questions and assist with registrations.
24/7 ONSITE TOUR DIRECTORS
One of our expert Tour Directors will accompany you on your trip, offering any assistance or support you may need 24/7.
TRAVEL SAFETY:
OUR TOP PRIORITY
The safety and security of your students and adult chaperones is our top priority. Our onsite Tour Directors—many of whom are former educators themselves— have extensive travel safety training and experience and have direct access to our office should assistance be required. We are intimately familiar with every destination in your group travel plan and know which (if any) areas should be avoided.
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL SAFETY MEASURES
BACKGROUND CHECKS
We conduct criminal background checks on all of our Tour Directors and any adult travelers (including parents and chaperones) who are part of your travel group.
INSPECTIONS
Any travel partner or supplier involved in your group tour is subjected to a thorough background inspection.
OVERNIGHT SECURITY
As part of our commitment to student safety, we always provide professional overnight hotel security.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Your students and other group travelers have the option to purchase Travel Insurance through our partner, Chubb Life Protection.
24/7 PHONE ACCESS
You, your administrators, students, or other travelers will have 24/7 phone access to our office, should anything come up before or during your group tour.
YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR BAND AND MUSIC GROUP TRAVEL
If you are a band or music teacher, you know that experiencing a travel destination is just as important as performing at it. Best of Times Travel understands the unique needs of your group—including storage for musical instruments and band uniforms. As a partner with Music in the Parks and Festivals of Music, we offer a variety of customized quality travel experiences for band and music students. Contact us today to start planning your student trip!
STUDENT GROUP TRAVEL MADE EASY
Whether you are planning a trip for your school or a student group, you can count on the travel planning experts at Best of Times Travel. We will help you create a memorable travel experience that incorporates learning, discovery, and fun! Contact us today to get started!
