Author Archives: Carrie Rhodes
Why should You Travel With Your Students?
July 12, 2018After a recent class trip to Costa Rica, group leader JJ Epperson of Gibson Southern High School in Indiana wrote a great blog post for why you should travel with your students. If you are considering a school trip with your students, this blog is a must read. It will encourage you and have you…
10 cool tips to make the most out of your service-learning experience
May 17, 2018By Esther Riddle Do you want your service-learning visit to be a memorable one? We have found that when travelers PREPARE activities ON THEIR OWN, the visit goes much smoother and is far more successful. If your group is willing to serve for one full day or for several days and can supply some materials, we’d…
Qué Guay Medford High!
May 16, 2018Back in February, Medford High School had a chance to take a trip to Spain to practice their Spanish. Find out all about their experience by reading the article. The link is below.
Yesterday’s Power Outage
April 19, 2018Yesterday Puerto Rico experienced an island wide power outage due to an excavator accidentally cutting through a main power line. Some residents in 5 municipalities along with several hospitals have already had their power restored and the rest should see their electricity return within the next 24 hours. The company responsible for yesterday’s outage was…
Should Your Tour Operator Be A SYTA Member?
January 3, 2018Absolutely! SYTA (Student & Youth Travel Association) recently wrote an article explaining why teachers and schools should choose a SYTA member tour operator for their school tours. As SYTA members, we are held to very high standards. Through the years, we have had to rescue groups who chose non-member companies based on price and promises…
New U.S. Travel Warning for Cuba
September 29, 2017On September 29 the U.S. Department of State issued a statement warning U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba until further notice. Even though travel to Cuba is not illegal under the proper authorized categories of travel, the US ordered the withdrawal of most non emergency U.S. government employees and their families for their safety….
Are Your Souvenirs Authentic?
August 1, 2017We all do it. We go on a trip or vacation and we bring back souvenirs. How often have you given thought to how authentic your souvenirs are? Have you ever considered whether your souvenirs are ethically sourced? Could buying that item cause harm to a country, an economy, an ecosystem, or an endangered species?…
San Antonio’s Native American, Tejano, Spanish, and Mexican Heritage
July 31, 2017San Antonio is an exceptional destination for students and teachers of all ages who want to experience the past and present without leaving the continental US. The city has it all: from speaking Spanish with locals, to trying authentic Native American, Mexican, and Tejano food, to visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learning regional folkloric…
Martinique – History
July 21, 2017Political History Martinique, a small island in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, possesses a long and complex history. Columbus visited the island in 1502 on his fourth voyage, but Spain didn’t seem interested. The island remained un-colonized until 1634 when a Frenchman named Pierre Bélain Sieur D’Ensambuc started a colony on the island. He…
Farming Experiences a Revival in Puerto Rico
June 9, 2017Up until the 1940’s, agriculture was a dominant industry on the island with crops such as cocoa, sugarcane, coffee, plantains, bananas, and even rice. Unfortunately, farming has dwindled to almost nothing over the last few decades. Puerto Rico now imports 80% of its food from other countries. Over the last few years, this trend is…