Student groups love Boston.  What’s not to love?  It’s beautiful, walkable, and packed with the historical highlights educational trips are made of!  But there’s more to Massachusetts than Boston. If you’re planning a student trip to Boston, be sure to spend time in Western Massachusetts as well! East vs. West Western Mass is a little […]

Travel is back and students everywhere are hitting the road.  They’re excited to go on senior class trips, performance trips, band festivals, STEM trips, competition travel, and more.  But when it comes to student group travel in 2022 – expect the unexpected! Student Group Travel in 2022 – Expect the Unexpected Everything is just a […]

When can student groups return to Broadway?  The answer is… NOW!!!  So many students missed out on the high-octane energy of NYC and the thrill of seeing a live show these past months.  Now is the time to plan a trip!   Broadway is Back! As the pandemic settled in to do its worst, those […]

Disney is once again reimagining amazing educational and performance experiences for students.  Disney’s Imagination Campus is new for students in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney will challenge students to tap into their imaginations as only Disney can while partnering with some well-known educational game-changers like Kahoot! The new programs put students right in […]

STEM continues to dominate education, and educators are scrambling for new ideas and fresh ways to teach.  Exploring science through travel is a fantastic way to connect your curriculum to the real world and motivate your students to succeed.  Here are 7 awesome high school science trips your students will love! 7 Awesome High School […]

As a former teacher, I’m the first to admit that my classroom wasn’t as inclusive as it could/should have been.  Not because I didn’t care, but rather because I simply didn’t understand enough about what it means to be inclusive.  If I had to do it all again, I’d like to think I’d do it […]

You’ve conquered the Friday night field and blazed through the band festival circuit.  Competitions have already come and gone.  What’s a marching band to do next?  Perform at Universal Orlando™ Resort! Once the madness of marching season is over, give your talented students an incredible new opportunity to shine as part of a STARS Performance […]

Unleash Your Leadership Potential! DECA has played a powerful role in shaping entrepreneurs and business leaders for 75+ years.  It has touched the lives of more than 10 million people since its inception in 1946.  Currently, there are 3,200 high school chapters and more than 173,000 members. Why am I sharing these stats?  Because DECA […]

It comes as no surprise that the pandemic has changed how we live, work, and travel.  This is especially true when it comes to planning a student trip.  Teachers and directors have less time than ever before and are looking for ways to streamline planning the safest trip possible for their students.  Good news!  KA […]

Disney’s FastPass is A Thing of the Past… It’s Time to Get into the Lightning Lane For those of us who watch our Disney reservation dates like hawks so we can book FastPasses, it’s time to rethink our strategy.  Disney’s FastPass is a thing of the past… now it’s time to get into the Lighting […]

As a band mom, I’ve become something of a band festival expert. I’ve been to festivals that pack a punch, and festivals that remind me to pack Tylenol.  I’ve seen performances that leave the crowds spellbound, and those that… don’t.  What I’ve learned is that the best band festivals are a great mix of teaching, […]

Travel Insured International (TII) is the preferred travel protection partner for Kaleidoscope Adventures.  TII created this Travel Protection 101 guest post to help parents and group leaders understand how travel protection works.   The unpredictable can happen at any given time. Travel protection is a way to help safeguard your travel investments, belongings, health and […]