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What constitutes the perfect Italian Musical Getaway? We speak to two groups with two very different takes on the Italian dream! In part 1 – Saffron Walden School from Essex believe it is starts with choosing the beautiful surroundings of Lake Garda, whilst in part 2 Voices Choir from Derbyshire share the delights of Tuscany! [...]
A trip to the WW1 Battlefields proves to be an emotional and inspiring experience for Elise Otaki. With her muddy choos, hairdryer and no previous experience of visiting the WW1 sites, Elise Otaki takes us through the first part of her journey. Still being fairly new to Rayburn Tours and keen to increase my product [...]
In 2006 I led my first performance tour for Rayburn Tours to the Costa Brava with the Bo’ness Academy. The ‘moment’ took place in Passeig del Mar, Tossa de Mar. What a night is all I can say! The group was a Scottish Bagpipe ensemble and this in itself, coupled with the surroundings in which [...]
After Bennerley Business College successfully raised funds to travel, we follow a day-by-day account of their language learning in Germany. I was first introduced to Bennerley Business College on Thursday, the day before our departure on their Language Tour to the Rhineland. What struck me first when meeting the Party Leader, Amanda Harper, was her [...]
The Dutch rise to economic prominence that began in the 16th Century can still be witnessed from the ornate buildings of Amsterdam to the thriving port at Rotterdam. Today, the Dutch economy depends heavily on foreign trade, with its leading export markets being Germany, Belgium, France and the UK. Amsterdam is the financial capital of [...]
Amazing tour moments take many forms – Michael Varley describes his, after a recent trip to Sorrento. There is no doubt about it – all tours are extremely rewarding for all involved… Seeing children enjoying real-life learning experiences on what for many will be a once-in-a-lifetime journey is a privilege. The most memorable moment on [...]
Where did you go on your last school tour and when? We travelled in October half term last year to Sorrento in Italy. We had such a great time that we have already organised to go back there in October this year. What made you pick this destination? We look at Italy and Restless Earth [...]
An experienced party leader, but until her recent adventure to Iceland with geography students, she was new to the world of blogging! Gladys Johnston braved this new-age phenomenon and, thanks to her efforts, this is your chance to get an exclusive insight to the sights and sounds of geography in Iceland… June 28th After arriving [...]
The land of fairy-tale castles, one of the tallest cathedrals in the world, leisurely river-cruise ships and the birthplace of one of the greatest composers…it has to be the Rhineland. Since our summer visit to see the Wessex Youth Orchestra they have not let the chalk dust settle… Conductor and Director of the Wessex Young [...]
Switzerland can provide real life case studies for a number of geographical topics that your students will be studying at school. The value of your students visiting the snout of a glacier or standing on the riverbank looking at river management, combined with the Switzerland Study Handbook can have nothing but a positive effect on [...]
It’s amazing what can be achieved – a quick snapshot – one teacher – one group – one day! The Opal Coast is a great value, close-to-home destination for students looking to practice their French language skills. Here one language teacher gives us an insight into what just one day on the stunning French Coast [...]
