If you’ve ever been on a road trip, you’ve almost certainly seen them: signs trying to get you to turn off an obscure exit to see the “world’s largest” of something. For the curious, or the easily amused, it’s always a tempting option. These pit stops are not only fun, but they can even be Read More …
The first thing you need to know about Program Leader Training Trips is that you should absolutely go on one. They’re informative, fun, and absolutely free, and are a huge benefit to traveling with Explorica. Read on to learn more about this excellent opportunity for teachers who are just getting started with us. What is Read More …
It’s our favorite time of the year: Photo contest time! We received a record number of submissions in 2016 and we want to make 2017 bigger and better than ever. This year, we’ve chosen a theme: Learning in action. Show us the candid learning moments from your 2017 tour and you could win a $300 Read More …
Meet Gary, a Canadian history and social studies teacher for grades 9-12. He has 24 years of teaching experience, has led four tours with Explorica and is bringing his students to Vimy 100, a commemorative event hosted by the Canadian government marking the 100thanniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge Read More …
It’s finally starting to look like winter here at the Explorica headquarters in Boston. We decided to have some fun and look up winter weather folklore to see if we can predict the winter ahead. We’re going to rely on our local weather forecasters to tell us when to expect cold and snow, but for Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get during the planning process regarding spending money on tour: How Read More …
Did you know you can receive professional development by leading your students on an Explorica tour? Our partnership with WorldStrides enables us to issue professional development certificates to our teachers for their work on the travel program. This opportunity is available on all Explorica programs, no matter the destination, with amazing benefits: Professional development is Read More …
Explorica is committed to enriching students through educational travel, and that means helping teachers extend the opportunity to as many students as possible. In addition to offering the guaranteed best prices in educational travel and easy monthly payment plans, we also provide a variety of resources to help you raise funds for your tour. Personal Read More …
We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world, so we’re committed to making our tours attainable for all families. And now, we are proud to offer even more options and resources to help you enable more of your students to travel. We have always guaranteed the best prices in educational travel, Read More …
Discover how the New World became the sprawling, culturally diverse civilization it is today. Explore the vast, majestic Alaskan frontier. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers along the Freedom Trail in Boston. Find out why New York is called the “City That Never Sleeps.” Witness Montréal’s winter wonderland of sparkling rooftops and Read More …
