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Discover some of our most popular international destinations for your student group.

When it comes to choosing your group’s travel destination, we believe it’s more important to first identify WHY you’d like to travel before you decide WHERE you’d like to go. Whatever your goals may be, there’s a fantastic destination awaiting your student performers!

Domestic

International

Ireland

Our most popular international destination, filled with majestic natural scenery and kind and welcoming people. With music linked inseparably with much of the Irish culture, Ireland has become the perfect destination for music groups. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Groups interested in literature, world history, and natural history will find endless opportunities on the Emerald Isle.

Highlights

Cliffs of Moher
Blarney Castle
Ring of Kerry
Galway, the arts capital of Ireland
Partake in the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Clinic at Cork School of Music
Perform in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin (choir groups only)
Participate in the Limerick International Band Championship

Italy

From ancient architecture to sprawling sea sides, Italy has something for everyone. Delicious food, breathtaking works of art, and world class music surround you. Opportunities for performance, education, and leisure all in the course of a day.

Highlights

Watch ancient civilization come to life around you at the colosseum and in Pompeii
Take in the breathtaking views at the Amalfi coast
Ride in a gondola through the streets of Venice
Sample a freshly made Pizza pie in its birthplace, Naples
Be dazzled by a glassmaking demonstration on the island of Murano
Perform alongside local musical ensembles in exchange program

United Kingdom

One of the most influential nations ever to exist, the United Kingdom has something perfect for practically every group. From the vast cosmopolitan streets of London, to the quaint seaside in Brighton, the natural majesty in Belfast, this destination is ideal for musical or educational groups.

Highlights

Perform in a multitude of historic churches and municipal buildings
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Take in a performance in a West End theatre
Explore the city of Oxford, home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds and beautiful architecture
Visit the soundstages upon which the Harry Potter films were shot
Witness the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace
Take a tour highlighting some of London’s most mysterious works of art, graffiti, including works by Banksy

Spain

Beauty abounds in this destination, from its landscapes, to its fine art, to its architecture, to its music. Spain provides an immersive environment for students of music, art, Spanish language, and world history alike.

Highlights

Marvel at the national treasures on display at the Pardo Museum
Participate in a traditional Flamenco dance class
Enjoy a special Tapas dinner
Take part in a traditional Spanish Guitar playing demonstration
Perform a concert for an audience of local residents
Explore the coastal city of Valencia
Take an excursion to the hilltop community of Toledo

France

France’s capital, Paris, The city of light is like a living classroom, with an opportunity for students to learn about nearly any discipline on almost every corner. But there’s more to France than just this iconic city, with hundreds of miles of scenic coastline, as well as quaint and historic towns all within the borders of this sprawling and influential nation.

Highlights

Perform in one of Paris’s legendary cathedrals
Cruise down the Seine River on a guided tour
Take in the art at the Louvre and the Musee D’Orsay
Take in the Paris City Skyline from the Montparnasse
Have a relaxing day in the coastal town of Niece
Explore the historic sites of Normandy
Peruse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company, Paris’s legendary English language bookstore

Australia

This island continent boasts ample opportunities for students to explore, learn, and bond. Ideal for groups seeking all the frills of a big city while still being able to simultaneously immerse themselves in natural beauty.

Highlights

Attend a performance at the iconic Sydney opera house
Learn to surf at Bondi Beach
Take an excursion to the Blue Mountains National Park
Take a relaxing and scenic cruise around Sydney Harbor
Explore some of Australia’s most breathtaking natural wonders with local Aboriginal guides
Brave the Sydney Bridge Climb
Snorkel in the great barrier reef

China

The influence and depth of history of this nation is almost unfathomable. Students will have the chance to marvel at wonders which date back literally centuries. With ample opportunities to explore, practice language, walk among history, and be immersed in a totally new culture, a tour to China is an experience that will live on in the hearts and minds of travelers for years to come.

Highlights

Scale the great wall of China
Immerse yourself in the almost futuristic city of Shanghai
Witness years of history layered upon each other in the capital city of Beijing
Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian
Taste authentic Chinese food (it’s very different from American Chinese Food!)
Meet real life Pandas in Chengdu

The Galapagos Islands

Charles Darwin elevated these treasures of South America in the 1830’s. Since then, Researchers and leisure travelers alike have flocked to this gorgeous archipelago to observe the one of a kind wildlife and walk among the oft- lauded topography. Educational groups will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse themselves in these wonders while building friendships with their classmates and being in the company of their educators.

Highlights

Embark upon a week-long cruise aboard a deluxe vessel
Walk besides rare species found only on these islands
Begin or end your tour with a cultural tour of Ecuador
Partake in a variety of land and sea activities, perfect for team building
Perfect for science groups or foreign language immersion experience

Toronto

We love international travel and have taken students from one end of the planet to the other. Toronto is one of our very favorites because this gorgeous city makes international travel affordable and accessible to groups with a smaller budget. And it’s a no-passport-required locale for anyone under 19 – students need only a birth certificate for Canadian travel. Modern meets Victorian in this royal city, from the skyscrapers downtown to the beautifully preserved Distillery District. The arts come alive in Toronto, where students can experience multiple theatres, two symphony orchestras and over fifty ballet and dance companies.

Highlights

CN Tower
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Casa Loma
Niagara Falls
Broadway Style Shows
Royal Ontario Museum
Hockey Hall of Fame Museum
Clifton Hill
Ontario Science Center
Rogers Center

Austria

In this country, the hills (and all of its other magnificent features!) are alive with the sound of music! Home to some of the world’s most prolific musicians and artists, this quintessential European Country is a favorite of ours!

Highlights

Tour the 1,441- room Schonbrunn Palace
Visit Mozarthaus, home of immortal composer W.A Mozart
Celebrate and learn about music, from its earliest incarnations to the present day at Haus Der Musik
Admore the baroque architecture of the Klosterneuberg Monastery
Explore The city of Melk