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how to plan your next Model UN conference trip
How to Plan Your Next Model UN Conference Trip

You sponsor the MUN club at your school.  Your students have worked hard to prep and now they’re ready to take on the world – literally! So where can you find the perfect MUN conference for your school? And what do you need to do to get there? We can help!  Here’s how to plan […]

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everything you need to know about Model UN
Everything You Need to Know About Model UN

I just got back from the University of Virginia.  I’m not a student there (yet!) but rather participated in the UVA Model UN conference.  As a high school junior, I have now attended 7 of these conferences at universities around the country.  I’m proud to say that I brought home the best delegate award for […]

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Tournament of Roses 2026
Now is the Time to Plan for the 2026 Rose Bowl Parade

The iconic Tournament of Roses® Parade in Pasadena, California is “America’s New Year’s Celebration.” It’s a time-honored tradition for 135 years featuring stunning floral-decorated floats, equestrian units, bands, and more. But for the lucky few who have the honor of marching, the Tournament of Roses Parade is the experience of a lifetime! If you’ve been […]

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why KA for teachers and group leaders
Why KA? 5 Best Takeaways for Teachers and Group Leaders

People are always asking us, “Why should we choose Kaleidoscope Adventures as our trip-planning partner?” Recently, KA’s COO Keith Snode joined the Travel-Preneur Podcast to share exactly what keeps KA at the top of the student travel game after 30+ years. Here are the 5 best takeaways for teachers and group leaders planning a student […]

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How to Get Your Marching Band into the 5 Best Bowl Games
How to Get Your Marching Band to the 4 Best Bowl Games

The excitement of bowl season is nearly palpable as late December closes in. Bowl pools are completed in every office, family gathering, and online, while the big games are hyped on all channels. If you’ve ever attended a bowl game, you’ve heard the stadium roar to a fevered pitch as the crowd anticipates kick-off! What […]

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How AI Will Make a Difference in Your Student Trip
How AI Will Make a Difference in Your Student Trip

If you follow the news at all, you know that the world is brimming with talk of AI.  Maybe you’ve even used ChatGPT just to see what all the fuss is about.  It’s alternately thrilling and terrifying to consider how AI impacts (and will continue to impact) our lives. And that, of course, includes how […]

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3 Helpful Ideas to Help You Pay for the School Trip
3 Practical Ideas to Help You Pay for the School Trip

Inflation and the skyrocketing costs of… well, everything… are wreaking havoc with our wallets. When it’s time for our children to travel, we wonder how we’re going to pay for the school trip. We don’t want our kids to miss out on the opportunity to experience the world. At the same time, we need to […]

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The Ultimate Playlist: 5 Best Podcasts for High School Band Directors
The Ultimate Playlist: 5 Best Podcasts for High School Band Directors

Hey Band Directors – Let’s Talk Podcasts! Need a little inspiration for your music program?  Check out this ultimate playlist of the 5 best podcasts for high school band directors. Driving, cleaning, or relaxing after a long rehearsal, these seasoned pros offer valuable insights, helpful tips, and a creative boost to take your band program […]

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8 top tips for planning a large student group trip for 200+
8 Top Tips for Planning a Large Student Group Trip for 200+

Traveling with a large student group of 200+ can be daunting. There are so many moving parts and so many details to deal with.  So where do you start?  Right here!  We’ll walk you through the 8 top tips for planning your marching band trip, class trip, show choir trip, or any other large group […]

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If you're ready to press play on your next student trip, we have new players to help!  
Press Play on your Next Student Trip with KA’s 2 New Tour Consultants

Kaleidoscope Adventures Powers Up Our Team with 2 New Tour Consultants Kaleidoscope Adventures is leveling up!  If you’re ready to press play on your next student trip, we have new players to help!  We’ll power up your next student trip with 2 new tour consultants- bringing fresh energy and ideas to KA client trips.  These […]

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New KA Team Members Make Planning Your Student Trip Easy and FUN!
New KA Team Members Make Planning Your Student Trip Easy!

Love These New Guys… This year Kaleidoscope Adventures celebrates 30 years of student travel beyond expectations. And with 30 years under our belts, we’re showing no signs of slowing down!  Our goal is always to make the trip-planning process as simple as possible. KA recently welcomed two new team members who will make planning your […]

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A Fresh Look at an 'Olde' Favorite - Plan A Student Trip to Williamsburg
A Fresh Look at an ‘Olde’ Favorite – Plan Your Student Trip to Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown

Virginia’s Historic Triangle is one of those sweet destination memories that recall lazy summer family vacations or first-time middle school field trips with friends.  Photo ops in the stockade or a steamy stroll through Jamestown’s Powhatan town may color your reminiscence.  But if you haven’t been there recently, it’s time to take a fresh look […]

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