Educational Destinations

31MarMarch 31, 2025

Lead Tour Directors Drive Team of Heroes

All MTC Family of Brands Tour Directors are superheroes, but two awesome women lead the charge. Learn more about our Lead Tour Directors, known across the world as Sue and Nancy! Tour directors are a vital part of every trip with the MTC Family of Brands. As Lead TDs, in addition to working on their own trips, Sue and Nancy coordinate and conduct training, facilitate scheduling and provide support to all tour directors before, during and after every trip. After 18 years...

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31MarMarch 31, 2025

Lyndee Moran Brings Empathy to Multiple Roles

Keeping the MTC Family of Brands running smoothly sometimes takes wild turns. Lyndee Moran has been making those turns for over seven years. It was the day after Christmas. Lyndee and her boyfriend Andrew were in Texas visiting her sister’s family for the holidays. Little did she know that her parents were also in the area waiting for Andrew to propose. The proposal and engagement went off without a hitch however, what happened in the coming days made for an increasingly...

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31MarMarch 31, 2025

Robin Harting Develops Cutting-Edge Systems

Designing and implementing a client software program, traveler app and standard-setting contribution collection process makes Robin Harting a driving force in keeping ED running efficiently for both the client and staff. Robin Harting, Senior System Designer and Project Analyst for the Music Travel Consultants Family of Brands, is a highly impactful Woman in Group Travel. Robin's keen analytic skills, intuitive grasp of what's needed and what works, combined with her persuasive involvement of stakeholders and management has resulted in the creation...

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27MarMarch 27, 2025

Huffman Leads Team with Passion

Growing up in a small midwestern town gave this creative and energetic self-starter a drive for larger-than-life ideas and a passion for incredible outcomes. Find out more about the driving force behind Educational Destinations. Sarah Huffman began her journey with the Music Travel team as a tour director in 2018. In July 2022, she became the Director of Educational Destinations. Sarah spends her days leading an all-female team of travel designers and her evenings watching her children in...

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18FebFebruary 18, 2025

Fritz’s Student Adventure Trips

For both the young and young at heart, Fritz’s student adventure trips in The Colony, Texas, promise incomparable adventure. The all-weather, indoor/outdoor adventure park and family attraction offers 100,000 square feet of explorable space – all year round. Fittingly named after the courageous eldest son from the novel, The Swiss Family Robinson, Fritz’s Adventure provides countless opportunities to explore, play and achieve. Visitors are empowered to take on challenges, such as overcoming obstacle courses or facing their fears...

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18FebFebruary 18, 2025

City Museum Student Trips

City Museum Student Trips: The Ultimate Hands-On Learning Adventure When planning a school trip, educators and trip organizers seek destinations that blend education with excitement. If you're looking for an interactive, engaging and unforgettable experience, City Museum student trips offer the perfect mix of creativity, exploration and hands-on learning. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, City Museum is not your typical museum. Built inside the old International Shoe Company, this one-of-a-kind attraction is an artist-designed playground filled with slides, tunnels, climbing structures and...

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20JanJanuary 20, 2025

Washington, D.C.: Exploring the Heart of American Government

Washington, D.C., the heart of American history and government, is an unparalleled destination for student travel. With its wealth of educational sites, rich cultural experiences and engaging historical landmarks, the city offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the nation's past, present and future. Here are some must-visit locations that make Washington an essential stop for educational tours. Ford’s Theatre: A Window into American History Ford’s Theatre provides students with a glimpse into the life and legacy...

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12NovNovember 12, 2024

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY

Student STEM Trips Featuring iFLY make for a thrilling, immersive adventure perfect for all types of students. Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at wind tunnel technology. With STEM lessons aligned to your state standards, flexible packages and scheduling for your organization, iFLY is a unique field trip destination. As educators look for innovative ways to inspire students and make STEM subjects engaging, field trips have evolved from mere excursions to powerful educational tools. One standout experience that provides both fun and...

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01NovNovember 1, 2024

Taking the Stage – the Impact of NYC Student Theatre Workshops

New York City, renowned as the epicenter of Broadway theatre, offers students a unique opportunity for professional development through workshops in the performing arts. Engaging in NYC student theatre workshops isn't just about learning from the best -- it's stepping into the heartbeat of an industry that thrives on innovation, excellence and boundless creativity that will leave a long-term impact on students' careers. A Glimpse into the NYC Student Workshop Experience NYC student theatre workshops come in various formats, encompassing acting,...

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11OctOctober 11, 2024

Educational Destinations Partners with Always in the Club Foundation

Educational Destinations is thrilled to partner with the Always in the Club Foundation, offering students an unforgettable opportunity to experience the magic of Disney Imagination Campus with former members of the iconic Mickey Mouse Club. This unique, hands-on educational journey recently took its class of 2024 on a two-day adventure to Walt Disney World, where they engaged in a series of dynamic workshops, met industry professionals and enjoyed the parks. Students participated in a variety of interactive Imagination Campus Workshops,...

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