educational travel

Top 5 Student Group Travel Destinations for Bennett Travel in 2025

From music ensembles to middle school classes and student groups of all kinds, educational travel continues to be one of the most powerful ways to bring learning to life. In 2025, Bennett Travel worked with schools across the Midwest and beyond to create trips that blended education, exploration and unforgettable...

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Competition floor of FIRST Robotics competition

Inside the FIRST Robotics Competition

Each year, robotics teams from around the globe gather in Houston for the FIRST Robotics Championship, the culminating event of a season defined by problem-solving, teamwork and innovation. Teams qualify based on their performance at state and regional competitions, often learning they’ve advanced just two to three weeks before departure. That...

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Experience the Magic of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional with Your High School Choir

Every December, one of the most meaningful holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort comes to life at EPCOT: the Candlelight Processional. Staged at the America Gardens Theatre during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, Candlelight is more than a seasonal concert. It is a full-scale presentation of the Christmas story,...

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4 Educational Winter Student Travel Destinations

When the weather turns colder, some destinations become even better for student travel. From snowy mountains and Olympic history to Revolutionary-era Boston and New York City’s world-class museums, winter can be the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning. Here are four winter-ready destinations with educational opportunities built right into the itinerary: Utah,...

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Human Rights Month: Exploring U.S. Civil Rights History Through Educational Sites

Human Rights Month is an important time for students to examine the people and events that shaped the Civil Rights Movement. Several U.S. civil rights educational sites offer powerful, curriculum-aligned learning experiences. These museums and historic sites help students connect classroom lessons to real stories of courage, activism and resilience.

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Boston: The Ultimate U.S. History Destination for Student Groups

Boston is an exceptional destination for a United States history trip, offering students an immersive experience where American heritage meets contemporary culture. Students can explore charming cobblestone streets steeped in revolutionary history and follow the Freedom Trail to uncover the stories of the nation’s birth. They can visit a legendary...

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Best Fall Student Travel Destinations

From colorful foliage to seasonal festivities, fall is a perfect time for student travel. Cooler weather, lighter crowds and unique regional celebrations make this season ideal for educational and performance trips alike. Here are five destinations that shine in the fall. Boston, Massachusetts Boston offers students the chance to experience quintessential brilliant...

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New York City: Top Destinations for Student Educational Art Trip

New York City is one of the world’s most influential cultural capitals. It is an ideal destination for students exploring the arts. With its museums, performances and landmarks, the city provides hands-on learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. For educators planning a trip, these institutions inspire creativity, critical...

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Student Safety on School Trips

School trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom and deepens student understanding. While students are busy making life-long memories, student safety on school trips must be a constant priority. Here are several important safety tips to...

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