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Destination Updates

WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Newseum has now reopened on Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and White House.  This state-of-the-art museum is filled with interactive exhibits pertaining to the news and it is a lot of fun for kids.  Artifacts from the 9/11 attacks and sections of the actual Berlin Wall make this a deeply moving experience. The Newseum gives us everything from the very latest in news reporting to the history of newspapers.  The 4-D movie is very entertaining.  Call for details!

The Smithsonian Museum of American History will reopen this fall after being closed for major renovations the last 18 months.  We expect major improvements at this museum which will make it more interactive and engaging for student groups.

Details are not yet out, but the Capitol Building Visitors’ Center, under construction for years, is slated to open sometime during the school year.
TALLAHASSEE
With the cost of motorcoach transportation on the rise, many groups are discovering tours that are closer to home.  Our State Capitol tours are inexpensive and loaded with learning experiences.  Here you can tour the State Capitol Building, tour great museums, see an Imax movie  and learn about the history and government of our state.  Many groups are also taking a short ride to the Gulf Specimen Laboratory.   Students learn about the vital role this famous lab plays through hands-on activities that highlight the diversity of our coastal estuaries. Kids will collect samples and see an amazing assortment of sea life in the viewing tanks. The San Luis Archaeological Site, which dates back to the 1600s, has now fully reopened.  Here you can tour the Apalachee Council House (which could accommodate over 1,000 people).  The most recent addition to San Luis is reconstructed Fort, which is now an
ST AUGUSTINE
Our Nation’s Oldest City is the most popular destination we offer in Florida.  The Old Florida Museum, a favorite for many of our groups is going through a major expansion.  This will allow even more hands on activities in a more comfortable setting.  A scenic river cruise on the Matanzas River is the perfect place to learn history and view marine life all at the same time.  Ghost tours in the historic district are fun, entertaining and even educational. Call us for details.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Florida has a tremendous variety of outdoor adventures for students.  A Manatee Encounter Cruise on the Crystal River will put your kids up close and personal to the friendly giants.   Take a swamp buggy ride and learn about Native American culture with our programs in the Everglades.  View the beautiful coral formations while touring the Florida Keys.   Explore fascinating caves in North Florida.  These wonderful learning tours expose students to the natural beauty and diversity of the Sunshine State.
TAMPA BAY
This destination continues to grow in popularity.  Tampa’s rich heritage can be found in historic Ybor City where students can tour a traditional Cuban Bakery and learn about the turn of the century cigar industry.  Lowery Park Zoo has recently been expanded and the Museum of Science and Industry offers Imax Movies and great interactive exhibits.  The Florida Aquarium give us a look at our fragile marine eco-system with literary thousands of marine creatures to enjoy.  Across the Bay in St. Petersburg the Florida Holocaust Museum offers guided tours and talks by Survivors. This is a very moving and memorable experience for young people.  Why not take your students to a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game for a fun evening activity?  We can set it all up for you.
CAPE/ORLANDO
How about a tour of Kennedy Space Center followed by lunch with an Astronaut? The food is great and it is a special thrill to meet and learn from an Astronaut up close and personal.  Then enjoy the Astronaut Hall of Fame as your students do a little astronaut training themselves.  In Orlando, all of the major theme parks are now offering special educational programs for student groups. Your evenings should never be dull in Central Florida.  Medieval Times, Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre, and a wide variety of evening attractions guarantee a great time for all.
CHARLESTON
This great destination is filled with architectural splendor, natural beauty and old fashioned southern charm.  Take a narrated boat ride to Fort Sumter and learn how the Civil War actually started here.  Tours of Boone Hall Plantation are now offered that take a real look at slave life on a southern plantation.  There is no better way to tour historic Charleston than by taking a narrated, horse drawn carriage tour.  The new state of the art South Carolina Aquarium offers a unique view of marine life.

 

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE OFFER A LARGE NUMBER OF OTHER DESTINATIONS INCLUDING TAMPA, FT. MYERS, KEY WEST, CHARLESTON, WILLIAMSBURG, GATLINBURG, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK CITY AND BOSTON.



All tour packages include: Round-trip motorcoach transportation, lodging (with evening security guard), meals, tours and admissions, accidental injury insurance, one chaperone traveling free for each 10 students, background information on each destination and tour escort. There are no "hidden" costs. We can also arrange affordable AMTRAK transportation or Airline Flights upon request. ?
Please note that we are a group tour company. Our Prices are normally based on a minimum of 35 paying participants. Unfortunately, we cannot plan tours for groups of less than 25.
THE LISTED PACKAGES ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY.
WE WILL GLADLY HELP YOU CUSTOMIZE YOU OWN "SPECIAL" TOUR.
*Actual prices are based on time of year for travel and distance from destination city.

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