Scholastica Travel Inc is a family-owned and operated group travel business and retail travel agency. Since our founding in 1980, we have specialized in school travel planning services nationwide. We have witnessed first-hand the power of travel to catalyze personal growth, promote lifelong learning, and create lasting memories. Our caring team of travel professionals is committed to excellence and will work with you from start to finish to plan a customized trip that is safe, educational, and fun.
Customized Travel
Customize your trip to align with the interests, budget, and educational focus of your group.
Strong Safety Record
The safety of our travelers is our top priority. We take extensive safety measures on each trip.
Enthusiastic Tour Leaders
Tour leaders facilitate tour logistics, accompany group for trip duration, and provide engaging destination commentary.
Customer Satisfaction
90% of our business is repeat customers due to our high quality, reliability, and fair prices.
Cost Savings
Our volume buying power allows your group to receive the most competitive pricing.
Travel Consultant
Work one-on-one with the same caring travel professional from start to finish.
Quality Guaranteed
We stand behind every tour we plan as our best work. Dissatisfaction will be corrected or refunded.
Experienced Professionals
There is an average of 20 years of experience with Scholastica Travel per team member.
Trip Registration Platform
Travelers can make payments, purchase trip insurance, apply fundraising money, and more through your group’s own trip registration website.
Our Leadership
About Our People
Natalie Weir Rice
Owner, CEO
She’s a scientist turned travel professional. As the daughter of John and Nancy, she learned the family business around the dinner table. Her deep love of learning and adventure has taken her to 35 countries and counting. Natalie is honored to lead Scholastica, sharing her passion for personal growth through travel with the communities we serve.
Ann Yelle
President
She’s a true travel professional. As one of the first employees of the company, Ann has held nearly every role within Scholastica throughout her tenure. Her caring professionalism, industry knowledge, and servant leadership set her apart and make her a joy to work with. Ann is integral to the longevity and continued success of Scholastica Travel.
Our Founders
Teachers Turned Travel Professionals
John was invited to take his Mount Pleasant High School class to Washington, D.C. He hadn’t traveled much before, except to his uncle’s farm. He took that trip that changed his life. John and Nancy resigned from teaching to start Scholastica Travel Inc. Over the next 40 years, that one trip led to thousands. Scholastica Travel has been honored to help countless people, like John, experience life beyond their hometown.
Accreditations and Memberships
Student & Youth Travel Association
SYTA members are recognized for providing the highest quality experiences for student and youth travelers.
American Bus Association
The American Bus Association is the most trusted motorcoach, group tour and travel association in the industry.
National Tour Association
NTA is the leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America.
Airlines Reporting Corporation
ARC gives U.S. travel agencies the ability to easily ticket flights worldwide on more than 200 airlines.
Guaranteed Quality
We stand behind every tour we plan as our best work – something we are proud to put our name on and something we are proud to offer to you and your community.
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What is a 100% Quality Guarantee?
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The 100% Quality Guarantee is a correction to, or a partial to full refund on an element of a student tour that is deemed unsatisfactory.
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Why have a 100% Quality Guarantee?
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We stand behind every tour we plan as our best work – something we are proud to put our name on and something we are proud to offer to you and your community. The 100% Quality Guarantee is in place to dispel any apprehensions that you may have with touring with Scholastica Travel.
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What tour elements are covered?
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The 100% Quality Guarantee covers all aspects of a student tour including:
Motor Coach, Student Safe Hotel, Restaurants, Tour Leader, Supplies, and any service contracted and handled through Scholastica Travel
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What tour elements are NOT covered?
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Circumstances falling under force majeure are not covered by the 100% Quality Guarantee. Force majeure applies when a segment of the contract cannot be performed due to causes that are outside the control of the parties, such as natural disasters, that could not be evaded through the exercise of due care.
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When is it applicable?
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To implement the 100% Quality Guarantee, Scholastica Travel staff must be informed during the student tour. Once the student tour ends, the 100% Quality Guarantee is no longer applicable.
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Who do I contact?
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If a concern arises, first discuss the issue with the primary tour leader. The tour leader will make every effort to correct the concern. If you feel additional measures need to be taken, please contact our main office at 724-837-4600.
Read Our Reviews
We stand behind every tour we plan as our best work – something we are proud to put our name on and something we are proud to offer to you and your community. Let us know how we are doing!
All Reviews 4.9
Google 4.9
Google 4.9 The kids had a great time on their class trip and they LOVED both the tour guide (Lyn) and the bus driver (Fred). A lot of walking and learning was packed into the schedule. Experience was what you would expect for a good standard tour bus experience: the kids had fun making memories, and parents didn't have to plan anything!
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Betsy Finn
10/18/2024
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Betsy Finn
10/18/2024
The kids had a great time on their class trip and they LOVED both the tour guide (Lyn) and the bus driver (Fred). A lot of walking and learning was packed into the schedule. Experience was what you would expect for a good standard tour bus experience: the kids had fun making memories, and parents didn't have to plan anything!
Great time on our 6th Grade Field Trip to Washington DC with Scholastica Travel. Our tour guide Lyn was incredibly knowledgeable and energetic! We saw so many sites over our 3 day trip there. The trip was very well organized and did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend!
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Nicole DeBlasio
7/02/2024
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Nicole DeBlasio
7/02/2024
Great time on our 6th Grade Field Trip to Washington DC with Scholastica Travel. Our tour guide Lyn was incredibly knowledgeable and energetic! We saw so many sites over our 3 day trip there. The trip was very well organized and did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend!
Our five-day trip to Washington DC was the best educational, informational, and planned trip! Lisa was our tour guide and she was AMAZING! The details that she provided to our group, her amazing knowledge of everything from food trucks to monuments was incredible. The flexibility that she provided our group in having input in our adventures coupled with an amazing bus driver, Soirvon from Queen City Charters, made for the best experience! I recommend this team for anyone looking for a guided DC experience! This was the BEST!
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Daryn Morris
7/02/2024
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Daryn Morris
7/02/2024
Our five-day trip to Washington DC was the best educational, informational, and planned trip! Lisa was our tour guide and she was AMAZING! The details that she provided to our group, her amazing knowledge of everything from food trucks to monuments was incredible. The flexibility that she provided our group in having input in our adventures coupled with an amazing bus driver, Soirvon from Queen City Charters, made for the best experience! I recommend this team for anyone looking for a guided DC experience! This was the BEST!
I toured DC with a group of teachers from KEDC, with this company and it’s been one of the greatest experiences of my career. Our tour guide Lisa was phenomenal, and very accommodating to the group’s requests, and we saw so much in such a small amount of time. Would 100% recommend them.
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Wiley Smith
6/25/2024
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Wiley Smith
6/25/2024
I toured DC with a group of teachers from KEDC, with this company and it’s been one of the greatest experiences of my career. Our tour guide Lisa was phenomenal, and very accommodating to the group’s requests, and we saw so much in such a small amount of time. Would 100% recommend them.
Our five-day trip to Washington DC was fantastic, thanks to our fabulous guide Lisa and driver Soirvon! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, making sure our group of teachers had an enriching experience at every landmark and museum. Soirvon navigated the city expertly, ensuring we were always on time and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore DC with a great team!
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Donna Morris
6/25/2024
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Donna Morris
6/25/2024
Our five-day trip to Washington DC was fantastic, thanks to our fabulous guide Lisa and driver Soirvon! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, making sure our group of teachers had an enriching experience at every landmark and museum. Soirvon navigated the city expertly, ensuring we were always on time and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore DC with a great team!
My first trip with Scholastic was amazing! Our tour guide and bus driver went above and beyond to give us the best experience in 5 short days in DC! I hope my educational co-op partners with them again!
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Julie Lewis
6/25/2024
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Julie Lewis
6/25/2024
My first trip with Scholastic was amazing! Our tour guide and bus driver went above and beyond to give us the best experience in 5 short days in DC! I hope my educational co-op partners with them again!
I am returning home from my first trip with Scholastica, and it has been an amazing experience from the moment that we were picked up! Our tour guide and bus driver were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the areas that we visited in Washington, DC. We visited so many places in a five day period with Lisa leading the way. I hope to plan a trip with my students through Scholastica in the future.
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Sheina Kegley
6/25/2024
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Sheina Kegley
6/25/2024
I am returning home from my first trip with Scholastica, and it has been an amazing experience from the moment that we were picked up! Our tour guide and bus driver were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the areas that we visited in Washington, DC. We visited so many places in a five day period with Lisa leading the way. I hope to plan a trip with my students through Scholastica in the future.
Our tour with Lisa was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, she was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about the sights we visited. She went above and beyond to ensure everyone in the group felt included and entertained, providing fascinating insights and answering all our questions with patience and expertise. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us ample time to explore each location without feeling rushed. Lisa also shared great recommendations for local eateries and hidden gems, enhancing our overall experience. What truly stood out was Lisa’s ability to bring history and culture to life, making the tour both educational and enjoyable. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a warm personality, making the day even more memorable. I highly recommend Scholastica/Lisa to anyone looking for an unforgettable and enriching tour. P.S. Our bus driver, Sivon, was equally as wonderful!
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Cassonia Davis
6/25/2024
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Cassonia Davis
6/25/2024
Our tour with Lisa was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, she was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about the sights we visited. She went above and beyond to ensure everyone in the group felt included and entertained, providing fascinating insights and answering all our questions with patience and expertise. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us ample time to explore each location without feeling rushed. Lisa also shared great recommendations for local eateries and hidden gems, enhancing our overall experience. What truly stood out was Lisa’s ability to bring history and culture to life, making the tour both educational and enjoyable. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a warm personality, making the day even more memorable. I highly recommend Scholastica/Lisa to anyone looking for an unforgettable and enriching tour. P.S. Our bus driver, Sivon, was equally as wonderful!
I traveled as part of a group with Scholastica Travel Inc. and it was amazing!! Our tour guide Lisa, was fantastic and very knowledgeable about everywhere we went! She also gave us great suggestions when we had time in our own to visit places that were not on the itinerary! I would recommend them 100%!!
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Skylar H
6/25/2024
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Skylar H
6/25/2024
I traveled as part of a group with Scholastica Travel Inc. and it was amazing!! Our tour guide Lisa, was fantastic and very knowledgeable about everywhere we went! She also gave us great suggestions when we had time in our own to visit places that were not on the itinerary! I would recommend them 100%!!
Lisa and Scholastica tours were amazing! The itinerary planned for us included everything I was excited to see and do! Lisa was fantastic and provided a wealth of information! Our bus driver was AMAZING! She took us to places safely and was just an amazing driver! Definitely hope to work with them again!
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Geneva McKinney
6/25/2024
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Geneva McKinney
6/25/2024
Lisa and Scholastica tours were amazing! The itinerary planned for us included everything I was excited to see and do! Lisa was fantastic and provided a wealth of information! Our bus driver was AMAZING! She took us to places safely and was just an amazing driver! Definitely hope to work with them again!
Our group of teachers recently embarked on a tour of Washington DC with Scholastica Travel, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Lisa, was exceptional—she was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks. Lisa's flexibility in accommodating our group's interests and schedule made the tour even more enjoyable. Scholastica Travel ensured smooth logistics and provided insightful educational content throughout the trip. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Scholastica Travel for their professionalism and expertise in educational travel
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Karlee Willoughby
6/25/2024
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Karlee Willoughby
6/25/2024
Our group of teachers recently embarked on a tour of Washington DC with Scholastica Travel, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Lisa, was exceptional—she was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks. Lisa's flexibility in accommodating our group's interests and schedule made the tour even more enjoyable. Scholastica Travel ensured smooth logistics and provided insightful educational content throughout the trip. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend Scholastica Travel for their professionalism and expertise in educational travel
Lisa and Scholastica tours were amazing! The itinerary planned for us included everything I was excited to see and do, which was wonderful especially for such a big group! I learned so much not only facts about the monuments but also just facts about the city! Lisa was fantastic and provided a wealth of information! Definitely hope to work with them again!
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Sarah M
6/25/2024
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Sarah M
6/25/2024
Lisa and Scholastica tours were amazing! The itinerary planned for us included everything I was excited to see and do, which was wonderful especially for such a big group! I learned so much not only facts about the monuments but also just facts about the city! Lisa was fantastic and provided a wealth of information! Definitely hope to work with them again!
Our tour guide (Lisa) was precious and extremely knowledgeable! Enjoyed the trip! One of the best experiences, as well as many useful insights to use in my classroom! 911 Pentagon Memorial was touching!
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Angie Truett
6/25/2024
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Angie Truett
6/25/2024
Our tour guide (Lisa) was precious and extremely knowledgeable! Enjoyed the trip! One of the best experiences, as well as many useful insights to use in my classroom! 911 Pentagon Memorial was touching!
Our five day trip to D.C. was absolutely amazing thanks to Scholastica Travel and our awesome tour guide Lisa! Everything went so smoothly and was taken care of for us. Lisa was a fountain of knowledge about all the sites and stops!
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Jen Brown
6/25/2024
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Jen Brown
6/25/2024
Our five day trip to D.C. was absolutely amazing thanks to Scholastica Travel and our awesome tour guide Lisa! Everything went so smoothly and was taken care of for us. Lisa was a fountain of knowledge about all the sites and stops!
I went on a trip to Washington D.C. Lisa was our tour guide. She was amazing! She was so knowledgeable about all the memorials and information to make our trip perfect! I would love to go on another trip with her! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer Chandler
6/25/2024
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Jennifer Chandler
6/25/2024
I went on a trip to Washington D.C. Lisa was our tour guide. She was amazing! She was so knowledgeable about all the memorials and information to make our trip perfect! I would love to go on another trip with her! Highly recommend!
Scholastica is a great company to work with. I can’t say enough about how they have worked to make sure that our school’s trip to Washington DC is always a success. From scheduling to troubleshooting to providing your guides that are knowledgeable they are professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We started an annual 8th grade trip last year. They made the process painless, and year two was just the same. Lisa was great guide that knows the area and was able to help make the trip even better.
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John Tosh
6/16/2024
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John Tosh
6/16/2024
Scholastica is a great company to work with. I can’t say enough about how they have worked to make sure that our school’s trip to Washington DC is always a success. From scheduling to troubleshooting to providing your guides that are knowledgeable they are professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We started an annual 8th grade trip last year. They made the process painless, and year two was just the same. Lisa was great guide that knows the area and was able to help make the trip even better.
Our tour guides were the best! They were very knowledgeable about all of the sites and history of Washington DC. The trip was well planned and executed. I wouldn't hesitate to use Scholastica again!
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Tom Morris
6/16/2024
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Tom Morris
6/16/2024
Our tour guides were the best! They were very knowledgeable about all of the sites and history of Washington DC. The trip was well planned and executed. I wouldn't hesitate to use Scholastica again!
Once again the people at Scholastica Travel have helped our school give our students a great experience visiting Washington DC and Gettysburg. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and helped enhance the overall experience.
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Corey Slovak
6/16/2024
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Corey Slovak
6/16/2024
Once again the people at Scholastica Travel have helped our school give our students a great experience visiting Washington DC and Gettysburg. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and helped enhance the overall experience.
This was our first class trip back to Washington D.C. after the pandemic and it couldn't have been better! Roby our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge that myself and my students were in awe of! He was a great communicator and adapted our itinerary due to the extreme temperatures to make sure our students had some time in the museums with the AC, while making sure we hit all of the class pictures spots! I can't recommend this company enough!
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Elizabeth Maher
6/16/2024
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Elizabeth Maher
6/16/2024
This was our first class trip back to Washington D.C. after the pandemic and it couldn't have been better! Roby our tour guide had a wealth of knowledge that myself and my students were in awe of! He was a great communicator and adapted our itinerary due to the extreme temperatures to make sure our students had some time in the museums with the AC, while making sure we hit all of the class pictures spots! I can't recommend this company enough!
Our Washington DC trip was a 10/10 with Scholastica Travel. Our tour guide Roby was very informative, kind, and communicative. The trip was well thought out and organized. We were able to making amazing memories that our 8th graders will remember for years to come!
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Madelyn McMillen
6/16/2024
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Madelyn McMillen
6/16/2024
Our Washington DC trip was a 10/10 with Scholastica Travel. Our tour guide Roby was very informative, kind, and communicative. The trip was well thought out and organized. We were able to making amazing memories that our 8th graders will remember for years to come!
Just finished the Westville Illinois 8th grade trip to Washington DC May 2024. I loved having the tours/stops planned, the bus and hotel arranged and the friendly knowledgeable tour guide Lisa with us. She provided all kinds of information on the area and all of our stops as well as being so friendly too. Our bus driver Mike was great as well. Smooth driving and he really knew his way around. I’m so glad I came this year and would join again
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Carmelita Corley
6/16/2024
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Carmelita Corley
6/16/2024
Just finished the Westville Illinois 8th grade trip to Washington DC May 2024. I loved having the tours/stops planned, the bus and hotel arranged and the friendly knowledgeable tour guide Lisa with us. She provided all kinds of information on the area and all of our stops as well as being so friendly too. Our bus driver Mike was great as well. Smooth driving and he really knew his way around. I’m so glad I came this year and would join again
We had the absolute best time on our Washington D.C. trip. Lin was an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge of the area is mind blowing. It made the trip so interesting! Brian and Lin worked well coordinating drop offs and pick ups, I was never stressed about not knowing where to go or meet. Overall, I would recommend scholastica to anyone. It takes the stress out of traveling and allows you yo enjoy the trip! Thanks Lin and Brian. You guys are the best!
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Riley P
6/16/2024
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Riley P
6/16/2024
We had the absolute best time on our Washington D.C. trip. Lin was an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge of the area is mind blowing. It made the trip so interesting! Brian and Lin worked well coordinating drop offs and pick ups, I was never stressed about not knowing where to go or meet. Overall, I would recommend scholastica to anyone. It takes the stress out of traveling and allows you yo enjoy the trip! Thanks Lin and Brian. You guys are the best!
I traveled with my sons school as a chaperone for his 8th grade trip. We had a lot of fun and the children really seemed to enjoy the experience! Our tour guide was very helpful and seemed flexible when circumstances would arise that were not planned.
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Shannon Roberts
6/16/2024
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Shannon Roberts
6/16/2024
I traveled with my sons school as a chaperone for his 8th grade trip. We had a lot of fun and the children really seemed to enjoy the experience! Our tour guide was very helpful and seemed flexible when circumstances would arise that were not planned.
I went to Washington D.C. with my son's 8th grade class. I felt at ease with the friendly drivers that we had from Scholastic Travel Inc. the whole time. I would definitely recommend traveling with this company. They were awesome!
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Brandy Ryan
6/16/2024
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Brandy Ryan
6/16/2024
I went to Washington D.C. with my son's 8th grade class. I felt at ease with the friendly drivers that we had from Scholastic Travel Inc. the whole time. I would definitely recommend traveling with this company. They were awesome!
Lisa was great!!. She did a great job with giving information and making sure we were always in the right place at the right time! She was very knowledgeable about history and current events in DC. She was kind and had patience with everyone!! Great trip!
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TERESA BECKLEY
6/16/2024
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TERESA BECKLEY
6/16/2024
Lisa was great!!. She did a great job with giving information and making sure we were always in the right place at the right time! She was very knowledgeable about history and current events in DC. She was kind and had patience with everyone!! Great trip!
We went with our son on the DC trip for Westville Jr High. Lisa was our guide and was wonderful. The little tidbits of history and information she gave was amazing. The trip was planned very well, our bus Driver Mike did an Awesome job getting us around in what looked like a sea of busses. We had a great time.
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Mark Corley
6/16/2024
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Mark Corley
6/16/2024
We went with our son on the DC trip for Westville Jr High. Lisa was our guide and was wonderful. The little tidbits of history and information she gave was amazing. The trip was planned very well, our bus Driver Mike did an Awesome job getting us around in what looked like a sea of busses. We had a great time.
We traveled with our 8th grade group to Washington DC. This was the best experience with this company! Our tour guide Lisa was absolutely amazing and was so knowledgeable with all the history of each part of the trip. Our bus driver Mike was incredible! They were both funny and great with the kids! I would highly recommend this company as well as Lisa and Mike! 5 stars doesn't even come close to the experience they provided us. Thanks again!
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Shelby English
6/16/2024
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Shelby English
6/16/2024
We traveled with our 8th grade group to Washington DC. This was the best experience with this company! Our tour guide Lisa was absolutely amazing and was so knowledgeable with all the history of each part of the trip. Our bus driver Mike was incredible! They were both funny and great with the kids! I would highly recommend this company as well as Lisa and Mike! 5 stars doesn't even come close to the experience they provided us. Thanks again!
The tour guide our field trip group had was well spoken, had really great knowledge to share about so many places/ aspects of the city and was very friendly/ helpful with questions, that I wish we had spent more time with the guide. Instead we were dropped at locations and there was not much direction or guiding happening. Overall, the experience was just okay.
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Jillian Patterson
6/16/2024
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Jillian Patterson
6/16/2024
The tour guide our field trip group had was well spoken, had really great knowledge to share about so many places/ aspects of the city and was very friendly/ helpful with questions, that I wish we had spent more time with the guide. Instead we were dropped at locations and there was not much direction or guiding happening. Overall, the experience was just okay.
We just got back from our 8th grade trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg. Great exeprience! We have used Scholastica from the beginning 10 years ago. Very organized and responsive staff. Our tour guide Janet is great! I request her each year. Smooth trip. Would highly recommend to anyone planning to take school groups in the future.
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David Lee
5/16/2024
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David Lee
5/16/2024
We just got back from our 8th grade trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg. Great exeprience! We have used Scholastica from the beginning 10 years ago. Very organized and responsive staff. Our tour guide Janet is great! I request her each year. Smooth trip. Would highly recommend to anyone planning to take school groups in the future.
As a parent chaperone on an 8th grade trip from Ohio to DC, I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of our tour guides, Natalie and Lori. They went above and beyond to make our journey educational, fun, and truly memorable. The attention to detail, the seamless organization, and the passion for sharing knowledge made our trip a remarkable adventure. I wholeheartedly recommend Scholastica Travel to anyone looking for an exceptional travel experience. A well-deserved 5 stars!
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Shayna Fabrizio
5/16/2024
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Shayna Fabrizio
5/16/2024
As a parent chaperone on an 8th grade trip from Ohio to DC, I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of our tour guides, Natalie and Lori. They went above and beyond to make our journey educational, fun, and truly memorable. The attention to detail, the seamless organization, and the passion for sharing knowledge made our trip a remarkable adventure. I wholeheartedly recommend Scholastica Travel to anyone looking for an exceptional travel experience. A well-deserved 5 stars!
This is my second year being a chaperone for the 8th grade DC trip. This year I was disappointed with the bussing provided and the guide who spent the four days with us. There was issue after issue with the busses- one even got stranded in Gettysburg overnight. The driver had never done a DC trip before and while he was very kind he lacked the experience to efficiently travel through DC. This inexperience combined with the tour guides impatience was not a pleasant combination. Our guide was immensely knowledgeable but overwhelmed the students with information that was outside their scope of study and/or interest. The museums, memorials, and activities we were able to participate in were well planned and organized. I’ll definitely continue to chaperone this trip, but this year was disappointing. The kids had a great time despite the hiccups but some changes are needed.
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Abby Fiore-Brown
5/16/2024
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Abby Fiore-Brown
5/16/2024
This is my second year being a chaperone for the 8th grade DC trip. This year I was disappointed with the bussing provided and the guide who spent the four days with us. There was issue after issue with the busses- one even got stranded in Gettysburg overnight. The driver had never done a DC trip before and while he was very kind he lacked the experience to efficiently travel through DC. This inexperience combined with the tour guides impatience was not a pleasant combination. Our guide was immensely knowledgeable but overwhelmed the students with information that was outside their scope of study and/or interest. The museums, memorials, and activities we were able to participate in were well planned and organized. I’ll definitely continue to chaperone this trip, but this year was disappointing. The kids had a great time despite the hiccups but some changes are needed.
Exceptional Educational Adventures with Scholastica Travel Inc. Scholastica Travel Inc. sets the gold standard for educational travel experiences. From the moment you embark on one of their journeys, you're transported into a world of learning, exploration, and unforgettable memories. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the trip, from accommodations to activities, is carefully curated to maximize educational value and enjoyment. The knowledgeable and passionate tour guides provide invaluable insights into each destination, making history, culture, and science come alive in a way that textbooks simply cannot. One of the standout features of Scholastica Travel Inc. is their commitment to safety. They prioritize the well-being of their travelers above all else, implementing comprehensive safety protocols and working with trusted partners to guarantee a secure and worry-free experience. Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, Scholastica Travel Inc. offers a diverse range of destinations and itineraries to suit every interest and academic focus. From exploring ancient civilizations in Greece to studying marine biology in the Galapagos Islands, the possibilities are endless with Scholastica Travel Inc. Overall, I highly recommend Scholastica Travel Inc. for anyone seeking an enriching and transformative educational travel experience. With their dedication to excellence and passion for learning, they truly stand out as a leader in the field of educational travel.
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Unbreakable
4/16/2024
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Unbreakable
4/16/2024
Exceptional Educational Adventures with Scholastica Travel Inc. Scholastica Travel Inc. sets the gold standard for educational travel experiences. From the moment you embark on one of their journeys, you're transported into a world of learning, exploration, and unforgettable memories. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the trip, from accommodations to activities, is carefully curated to maximize educational value and enjoyment. The knowledgeable and passionate tour guides provide invaluable insights into each destination, making history, culture, and science come alive in a way that textbooks simply cannot. One of the standout features of Scholastica Travel Inc. is their commitment to safety. They prioritize the well-being of their travelers above all else, implementing comprehensive safety protocols and working with trusted partners to guarantee a secure and worry-free experience. Whether you're a student, educator, or lifelong learner, Scholastica Travel Inc. offers a diverse range of destinations and itineraries to suit every interest and academic focus. From exploring ancient civilizations in Greece to studying marine biology in the Galapagos Islands, the possibilities are endless with Scholastica Travel Inc. Overall, I highly recommend Scholastica Travel Inc. for anyone seeking an enriching and transformative educational travel experience. With their dedication to excellence and passion for learning, they truly stand out as a leader in the field of educational travel.
Our school has used Scholastica Travel for many years and we have always been impressed with their tour guides, itineraries, and helpfulness. We just returned from a three day trip to Philadelphia and Gettysburg. The weather was not cooperative, but the trip was well planned, great hotels, and the best tour guide, Lyn, handling any issues. Lyn is absolutely amazing, full of historical facts, great with the students, takes care of everyone, and quick thinking when problems arise. In the office Mary Lynn is extremely professional and ready to handle any requests. Highly recommend Scholastica Travel!
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Kelley Arnold
4/16/2024
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Kelley Arnold
4/16/2024
Our school has used Scholastica Travel for many years and we have always been impressed with their tour guides, itineraries, and helpfulness. We just returned from a three day trip to Philadelphia and Gettysburg. The weather was not cooperative, but the trip was well planned, great hotels, and the best tour guide, Lyn, handling any issues. Lyn is absolutely amazing, full of historical facts, great with the students, takes care of everyone, and quick thinking when problems arise. In the office Mary Lynn is extremely professional and ready to handle any requests. Highly recommend Scholastica Travel!
Our 8th graders had a great DC experience. Everything was thoughtfully planned out. Our tour guides, Phyllis and Lori, were amazing! All around great trip from Scholastica Travel.
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Jacob Sites
4/16/2024
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Jacob Sites
4/16/2024
Our 8th graders had a great DC experience. Everything was thoughtfully planned out. Our tour guides, Phyllis and Lori, were amazing! All around great trip from Scholastica Travel.
This was a great trip to Washington D.C. the tour guides were very knowledgeable and we all learned a lot of history. Great experience. The 8th graders from Heritage seemed to have a great time. Thankful I was able to go with my son so he could experience D.C.
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Nicole Untied
4/16/2024
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Nicole Untied
4/16/2024
This was a great trip to Washington D.C. the tour guides were very knowledgeable and we all learned a lot of history. Great experience. The 8th graders from Heritage seemed to have a great time. Thankful I was able to go with my son so he could experience D.C.
We have been working with Scholastica Travel now for numerous years for our school’s senior class trip. Every year the planning, the attention to detail, and the great personalized trip is amazing. Shout out to Tammy, Diane, and Cindy who make this trip possible for us. We had fantastic bus drivers, hit all the important tour stops, and learn lots about our country’s great history. We love visiting Washington, D.C. and look forward to our trip every year with Scholastica!
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Lauren Bogner
4/16/2024
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Lauren Bogner
4/16/2024
We have been working with Scholastica Travel now for numerous years for our school’s senior class trip. Every year the planning, the attention to detail, and the great personalized trip is amazing. Shout out to Tammy, Diane, and Cindy who make this trip possible for us. We had fantastic bus drivers, hit all the important tour stops, and learn lots about our country’s great history. We love visiting Washington, D.C. and look forward to our trip every year with Scholastica!
2024-Liberty once again had a wonderful trip to Washington, D.C. The office staff was easy to work with in planning the trip. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and offered students a lot of great information. Overall, another great 8th grade trip full of memories for all involved.
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Carolyn Firth
4/16/2024
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Carolyn Firth
4/16/2024
2024-Liberty once again had a wonderful trip to Washington, D.C. The office staff was easy to work with in planning the trip. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and offered students a lot of great information. Overall, another great 8th grade trip full of memories for all involved.
I have organized an 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C., with a few different companies, and Scholastica has been the best! They are knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful. Mary Lynn is who I have worked with for the past few years, and she is phenomenal. She goes above and beyond to make sure our trip is everything we could hope for. I will continue to work with Scholastica and Mary Lynn!
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Maggie Logan
4/16/2024
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Maggie Logan
4/16/2024
I have organized an 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C., with a few different companies, and Scholastica has been the best! They are knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful. Mary Lynn is who I have worked with for the past few years, and she is phenomenal. She goes above and beyond to make sure our trip is everything we could hope for. I will continue to work with Scholastica and Mary Lynn!
Just returned from a trip to Gettysburg and DC with Scholastica and it was amazing. The tour guides are so friendly and knowledgeable about so many different monuments and stories of history. They are well organized and have the perfect itineraries to give students the best trip possible!
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Leah Kerby
3/16/2024
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Leah Kerby
3/16/2024
Just returned from a trip to Gettysburg and DC with Scholastica and it was amazing. The tour guides are so friendly and knowledgeable about so many different monuments and stories of history. They are well organized and have the perfect itineraries to give students the best trip possible!
Scholastica Travel is a top notch class act! The guides and tour directors are second to none! They are so very knowledgeable and organized to give the best experience possible! Natalie was amazing and her professionalism goes above and beyond! As well as with all the other tour directors! You all are awesome! Scholastica Travel goes above and beyond to keep up to date on current places and events, so we've recently traveled together on FAM tours to New York, DC, and Gettysburg! I'm adding some more pics to the review!
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Rob O
3/16/2024
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Rob O
3/16/2024
Scholastica Travel is a top notch class act! The guides and tour directors are second to none! They are so very knowledgeable and organized to give the best experience possible! Natalie was amazing and her professionalism goes above and beyond! As well as with all the other tour directors! You all are awesome! Scholastica Travel goes above and beyond to keep up to date on current places and events, so we've recently traveled together on FAM tours to New York, DC, and Gettysburg! I'm adding some more pics to the review!
Scholastica Travel did a wonderful job of arranging our trip to New York City. Robert and Byron were amazing tour guides. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. The students and chaperones all had a great time. The entire trip was simply fantastic.
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Jason Hahn
3/16/2024
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Jason Hahn
3/16/2024
Scholastica Travel did a wonderful job of arranging our trip to New York City. Robert and Byron were amazing tour guides. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. The students and chaperones all had a great time. The entire trip was simply fantastic.
Scholastica Travel has always an excellent job with my school district. They work hard to create a memorable experience for our 8th grade students at DC every year at Liberty Middle School. As a past chaperone I have always felt at ease because I knew I was in good hands. The group is so detailed and helps create a jam packed educational and fun opportunity for our kids. All the leaders that travel with us are professional, very knowledgeable, and very personable with students and staff. I would highly recommend this group to any schools traveling to DC or any other location.
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George Brown
3/16/2024
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George Brown
3/16/2024
Scholastica Travel has always an excellent job with my school district. They work hard to create a memorable experience for our 8th grade students at DC every year at Liberty Middle School. As a past chaperone I have always felt at ease because I knew I was in good hands. The group is so detailed and helps create a jam packed educational and fun opportunity for our kids. All the leaders that travel with us are professional, very knowledgeable, and very personable with students and staff. I would highly recommend this group to any schools traveling to DC or any other location.
Truly enjoyed the FAM trip with Scholastica Travel. All guides were very friendly, helpful and informative. This trip we were able to tour the some new museums around Gettysburg, the White House, the Capitol and the library of Congress. Our driver Rob was friendly, funny and helpful. Highly recommend taking a trip with any guide within this crew!
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Audrey Mueller
3/16/2024
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Audrey Mueller
3/16/2024
Truly enjoyed the FAM trip with Scholastica Travel. All guides were very friendly, helpful and informative. This trip we were able to tour the some new museums around Gettysburg, the White House, the Capitol and the library of Congress. Our driver Rob was friendly, funny and helpful. Highly recommend taking a trip with any guide within this crew!
Awesome trip to New York City! Tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The bus driver was the best! He had a great personality and handled the bus skillfully and safely in the Big Apple. And I can't forget the office staff: they really know what they are doing!!!
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David Yelle
12/16/2023
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David Yelle
12/16/2023
Awesome trip to New York City! Tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The bus driver was the best! He had a great personality and handled the bus skillfully and safely in the Big Apple. And I can't forget the office staff: they really know what they are doing!!!
We just had our 8th grade class trip with a group of 54. I have to say it was a wonderful experience as a chaperone. Kids enjoyed them selves. But, what made this trip Amazing were our tour guides Janet and Lisa, their knowledge of the monument's was amazing. Let’s not forget about our amazing bus driver Mr Kline for keeping everyone safe on the roads. Best experience ever.
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Joseph Sanchez
11/16/2023
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Joseph Sanchez
11/16/2023
We just had our 8th grade class trip with a group of 54. I have to say it was a wonderful experience as a chaperone. Kids enjoyed them selves. But, what made this trip Amazing were our tour guides Janet and Lisa, their knowledge of the monument's was amazing. Let’s not forget about our amazing bus driver Mr Kline for keeping everyone safe on the roads. Best experience ever.
We just returned from our wonderful 8th grade DC trip with Scholastica. Our tour guide Roby was amazing. Not only was he very knowledgeable he had an amazing way of delivering his knowledge in a relatable way to our 8th graders. I would definitely recommend Roby as your next tour guide.
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Amy Moore
10/16/2023
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Amy Moore
10/16/2023
We just returned from our wonderful 8th grade DC trip with Scholastica. Our tour guide Roby was amazing. Not only was he very knowledgeable he had an amazing way of delivering his knowledge in a relatable way to our 8th graders. I would definitely recommend Roby as your next tour guide.
I was a chaperone with a middle school group of almost 50 kids visiting Washington D.C. and Scholastica Travel did a great job! We had 2 buses and 2 tour guides. The bus drivers were excellent with navigating us through the city while both tour guides were informative and helpful for the entire 3-day trip. Communication was outstanding and we kept moving at a great pace and were able to see many attractions without feeling too rushed. I would definitely recommend them!
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Aaron V.
7/16/2023
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Aaron V.
7/16/2023
I was a chaperone with a middle school group of almost 50 kids visiting Washington D.C. and Scholastica Travel did a great job! We had 2 buses and 2 tour guides. The bus drivers were excellent with navigating us through the city while both tour guides were informative and helpful for the entire 3-day trip. Communication was outstanding and we kept moving at a great pace and were able to see many attractions without feeling too rushed. I would definitely recommend them!
DC was by far one of the best places I have ever visited. There was so much to see and do. I got to take this trip with my step sons 5th grade class and it was so much fun. It is definitely a memory that him or I will ever forget. Especially laying the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I definitely will be bringing my entire family back here very soon. I was sad to leave.
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jesse nichols
7/16/2023
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jesse nichols
7/16/2023
DC was by far one of the best places I have ever visited. There was so much to see and do. I got to take this trip with my step sons 5th grade class and it was so much fun. It is definitely a memory that him or I will ever forget. Especially laying the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I definitely will be bringing my entire family back here very soon. I was sad to leave.
We had an amazing time . Our time was well managed and things flowed smoothly. I hope the next visit we have we get the same tour guide. Lisa was kind, interactive and fun. Thank you for a great educational trip. The Freeman clan
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Jeremiah Freeman
7/16/2023
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Jeremiah Freeman
7/16/2023
We had an amazing time . Our time was well managed and things flowed smoothly. I hope the next visit we have we get the same tour guide. Lisa was kind, interactive and fun. Thank you for a great educational trip. The Freeman clan
I just finished my 6th school trip with Scholastica and would be hard pressed to be convinced to change. They work very hard to keep costs down which is a huge help to so many of my students and families. They are always available for questions and when there is a problem they handle it immediately with minimal interruptions to the trip. I would 100% recommend Scholastica to anyone wanting to plan a school or group trip.
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James Miller
7/16/2023
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James Miller
7/16/2023
I just finished my 6th school trip with Scholastica and would be hard pressed to be convinced to change. They work very hard to keep costs down which is a huge help to so many of my students and families. They are always available for questions and when there is a problem they handle it immediately with minimal interruptions to the trip. I would 100% recommend Scholastica to anyone wanting to plan a school or group trip.
Scholastica Travel, Inc. has been our tour company for at least 20 years! This was our first trip since the pandemic shut down our trip in 2020. Tammy and the rest of the team at Scholastica made sure it was an amazing trip! We are very particular about our itinerary and Scholastica is always willing to work our itinerary the way we like it! Our tour guides did an excellent job of providing facts and coordinating bus pick ups and drop offs! We LOVE this company! If you are considering using Scholastica, you definitely need to choose them!
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Sarah Simons
7/16/2022
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Sarah Simons
7/16/2022
Scholastica Travel, Inc. has been our tour company for at least 20 years! This was our first trip since the pandemic shut down our trip in 2020. Tammy and the rest of the team at Scholastica made sure it was an amazing trip! We are very particular about our itinerary and Scholastica is always willing to work our itinerary the way we like it! Our tour guides did an excellent job of providing facts and coordinating bus pick ups and drop offs! We LOVE this company! If you are considering using Scholastica, you definitely need to choose them!
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