When it comes to educational travel, few destinations can rival Rome. Known as the Eternal City, Rome offers an unrivalled opportunity for students to step beyond the classroom and immerse themselves in thousands of years of history, culture, language, art, religion and geography. Many school groups also choose to extend their itinerary to include Pompeii, […]
Planning a school trip can be an exciting endeavor, and there are numerous possibilities depending on your location, budget, and the interests of the students. We have pulled together some general trends that are gaining popularity in the education and travel sectors. Here are some school trip ideas for 2024 & 2025: Environmental Education: With […]
Hi, my name is Kaeti and as the new travel advisor for Select School Travel, covering Manchester, Liverpool and Cheshire areas, I thought I would introduce myself to you all and tell you all a bit about my experience as teacher and positive impacts I have seen firsthand in taking students on school trips abroad. […]
Why book a school trip to Iceland? School educational trips to Iceland can offer students a unique and enriching experience. Iceland is a fascinating destination with a diverse range of geological features, cultural heritage, and environmental wonders. Here are some potential educational activities and highlights for a school trip to Iceland: Geothermal Exploration: Visit the geysers […]
Read PART THREE of our special guest blog post by Jon Clarke, Shadow Headteacher at Walsall Academy, on their fantastic Everest Base Camp expedition. The reasoning, the challenges, and the student learning experience… Catch up on Part 1 Catch up on Part 2 Part 3 As we progressed higher and higher we found costs rose up to $5 […]
Sicily is separated from Italy by a strait just 1.9 miles wide at its narrowest point and is the largest island in the Mediterranean. It is also one of the most diverse in terms of flora, fauna and geography. The volcanic landscape is unlike any other, with the skyline dominated by Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano. A […]
If you’re thinking of a geography trip to Iceland, the best way to find out about the possibilities is from a group who have experienced it. This week’s blog is by Hall Mead’s Geography team who recently travelled with Select to Iceland: In the October half term, the Geography department, led by Miss Brighty took 45 Year […]
Team Select has just returned from a trip to Iceland, experiencing the very latest excursions on offer for school geography trips so that we can offer our party leaders the latest, first-hand expert advice. Here’s why each of them think Iceland is a great choice for your next school trip destination: “This land of fire, ice and elves […]
If you’re looking to take a school geography trip abroad in the coming year, here are our top suggestions: Iceland From the hot springs at Geysir to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland’s varied and stunning landscape is a geographer’s dream. A four or five day tour packs plenty in and is sure to enthuse your young geographers, providing […]
Iceland, with its stunning landscape, volcanoes, geothermal features, waterfalls and glaciers,is an excellent destination for a geography school trip. Select has two exciting new additions to the Select Iceland excursions not to be missed: Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull GlacierGroups now have the opportunity to walk through the dramatic glacier valley and black sand flood plains to […]
