Q: Why should our student group use Travel Adventures?
A: For over 23 years, Travel Adventures has been the leading innovator in the
student tour industry. We recognize the importance of
educational travel in the lives of young people and empower teachers to create powerful learning experiences by expanding the classroom to the real world.
Our staff of over 30 educators and travel professionals works closely with trip sponsors to create a unique and enriching travel experience that will enhance their classroom curriculum. Each itinerary is customized to specifically meet
educational objectives, and remain within the groups’ budget.
The programs and services we have developed are designed to handle all of the trip details before, during, and after the tour. We do all of the work, so students and adults can enjoy the travel experience and focus on the
educational benefits.
Most importantly, the safety of the entire group is our number one priority. Each tour is carefully planned to maximize the
educational value while making it safe and fun for everyone.
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Q: What are Travel Adventures’ safety procedures?
A: Your child’s safety is our number one priority. Our
Students Safe & Secure™ Program emphasizes protecting the students and adults throughout their trip:
- Travel Adventures makes private nighttime security available to every student group so teachers and parents can sleep comfortably.
- A toll free 24-hour emergency hotline is printed on each student’s nametag.
- To help ensure the well being of the students and adults, Travel Adventures uses quality motorcoaches and hotels evaluated on a checklist of safety features and amenities.
- Travel Adventures provides outstanding health and accident insurance coverage for every tour participant. We also carry both general and professional liability insurance well above industry standards.
Q: Does Travel Adventures offer trip cancellation coverage?
A: Yes! Travel Adventures provides additional peace of mind during these uncertain economic times with our
Cancellation Protection Programs. These programs protect the traveler from a sudden change in family income or job status, an accidental bodily injury or sickness, or a serious illness or death of an immediate family member.
Q: How can I register my child for their trip?
A: In most cases registration can be done online. Contact the trip sponsor, the individual in charge of the trip, and he/she will provide you with the password to access your school’s trip.
Q: How can I make a payment for my child’s trip?
A: Select the Log in tab on our homepage and enter the password for your child’s trip. Travel Adventures accepts credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks.
Q: What type of motorcoach will be used for the trip?
A: When selecting a motorcoach carrier, Travel Adventures uses the following guidelines to ensure that each trip is a safe and pleasant experience:
- Newer-model, wide-bodied, video and/or DVD player equipped coaches.
- Restroom and air-conditioning equipped coaches.
- Motor carriers that provide a thorough training program for their drivers.
- Motor carriers who are in full compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding motor carriers including a current satisfactory Department of Transportation rating and required insurance coverage.
- We provide written expectations to the motorcoach company and the individual driver in order to help assure that each trip meets Travel Adventures standards and customer expectations.
Q: What type of hotel does Travel Adventures use to house their student groups?
A: The hotel is a key component in making a positive experience for each trip participant. When selecting a hotel, Travel Adventures only uses high-quality hotels. The hotel we select for your trip has been evaluated based on a checklist of safety features and amenities to help ensure the well being of the students and adults. Commonly used hotels at some of our major destinations are Doubletree, Hampton Inn, Drury Hotels, and Holiday Inn.
Q: What types of meals will the group have on the trip?
A: Travel Adventures only uses national and locally recognized restaurants on out tours. We strive to provide a healthy variety of meal options for all of our trips.
Normally full American breakfasts are scheduled at the hotel or at a local restaurant. Since groups will be touring at lunch time, we frequently select food courts, fast food, or cafeteria locations that offer a variety of food types and can handle larger groups and motorcoaches.
Dinners vary depending upon the itinerary selected by the sponsor. The majority of our dinners are sit-down restaurants, buffet style restaurants, food courts, or cafeteria-type restaurants.
Upon request, we will also schedule special meals for any of participants with dietary restrictions.
Q: Can Travel Adventures assist us in fundraising to pay for the trip?
A: Your trip sponsor may have already planned a school-wide fundraiser to help reduce the cost of the trip for all of the participants. The school parent organization or booster group may also be involved in fundraising for the trip.