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(2) --- Open main menu Close main menu [![GL TRAVEL-logo RGB-2](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GL%20TRAVEL-logo%20RGB-2.png?width=4384&height=753&name=GL%20TRAVEL-logo%20RGB-2.png "GL TRAVEL-logo RGB-2")](https://www.gltravelco.com/) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21170092/403f69e5-ddd1-4784-8c63-dc5d58fcb256.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21170092/403f69e5-ddd1-4784-8c63-dc5d58fcb256) # Welcome to the GL Travel Blog Select Category California Educational Tours European Tours Historic East Coast How to New York Premium Student Travel School Trip Parent Meeting Washington D.C. ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/boston-massachusetts-BOSTONTG0221-719aef2eeb1c4929b6c839715e34a69e.jpg) [How to,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) ### [Enjoy Sunshine and Historic Sights with these Boston Activities](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/enjoy-sunshine-and-historic-sights-with-these-boston-activities) Apr 21, 2023 1:06:59 PM While museums play an important role in educating students, it’s all too easy to experience “museum fatigue.” That’s part of what makes Boston such a great destination for class trips. After sitting through a long day of travel, all you want to do is stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. So instead of running from museum to museum, why not enjoy some time under the sun? [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/enjoy-sunshine-and-historic-sights-with-these-boston-activities) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/resized_FI_GettyImages-1340242872_view-overlooking-Benjamin-Franklin-Parkway-in-Philadelphia-PA.jpg) [How to,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) [Washington D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) ### [Best Places in the Northeast to Bring Your Class](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/best-places-in-the-northeast-to-bring-your-class) Apr 21, 2023 1:00:15 PM If it’s options you want for your class trip, look no further than the Northeast. In the same region, you have Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Colonial Virginia available for exploration. Scattered throughout the east coast, these destinations are some of our nation’s finest universities, greatest museums, and most historic spots from our country’s early history. While many of these places would make a great location for a class trip, why not combine two or three together? GL Travel can help you by planning an all-inclusive trip tailored to what you’re after. So let’s find out what each of these places has to offer: [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/best-places-in-the-northeast-to-bring-your-class) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Golden%20Gate%20Bridge%20-%2022.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [California](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/california) ### [California Trivia to Test Your Class Before the Big Trip](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/california-trivia-to-test-your-class-before-the-big-trip) Apr 14, 2023 3:00:00 PM Before you bring your students to California, it might help to determine how familiar they are with the Golden State. Below are 5 bits of trivia questions each about California’s American history, landmarks, people, and economy. [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/california-trivia-to-test-your-class-before-the-big-trip) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/washingtondc.webp) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [Washington D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/washington-d-c) ### [11 Things You Didn't Know About Washington, D.C.](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-washington-d.c) Apr 11, 2023 3:00:00 PM   Washington, D.C. has long been recognized as one of our nation’s foremost cities. With monumental architecture sprinkled throughout the city, its purpose is to impress visitors with its grandeur. D.C. is also the focus for some of the most important events in American History.  [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-washington-d.c) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/NYC_GettyImages-640006562.webp) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) [Historic East Coast,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/historic-east-coast) [New York](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/new-york) ### [7 Fun (And Educational) Things to Do with Your Class in New York City](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/7-fun-and-educational-things-to-do-with-your-class-in-new-york-city) Apr 11, 2023 3:00:00 PM [![Learn more about the NYC trip](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21170092/e2d3ca3c-7842-47d3-b724-ff7308060a08.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21170092/e2d3ca3c-7842-47d3-b724-ff7308060a08) New York City - just the thought of taking a class to visit the Big Apple can seem daunting. With so much going on, how can you decide what to visit? Where are the best family-friendly places to take students? How can you maneuver a group of teenagers through all of those people? [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/7-fun-and-educational-things-to-do-with-your-class-in-new-york-city) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash-image-ui00DmD1KAU.jpg) [School Trip Parent Meeting,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/school-trip-parent-meeting) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) ### [Venture Beyond the Classroom: 5 Educational Benefits of Student Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/venture-beyond-the-classroom-5-educational-benefits-of-student-travel) Nov 14, 2022 12:06:39 PM Do you feel like your students could benefit from the skills and knowledge learned through travel?  Have you noticed that getting out of the classroom and experiencing something new energizes you and your students? If you believe in the educational benefits of student travel, then you are in the right place.  [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/venture-beyond-the-classroom-5-educational-benefits-of-student-travel) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash-image-GUAcpXPyFRc.jpg) [How to](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) ### [Create the Ultimate Grad Night for Seniors](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/create-the-ultimate-grad-night-for-seniors) Nov 3, 2022 12:13:25 AM ## **Key Elements of a Grad Night Celebration** A grad night celebration is the year's biggest party for graduating high school Seniors. It’s meant to celebrate their big achievement—graduating—and give them something to look forward to all year long [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/create-the-ultimate-grad-night-for-seniors) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash-image-zFSo6bnZJTw.jpg) [School Trip Parent Meeting,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/school-trip-parent-meeting) [How to,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/how-to) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) ### [School Field Trip 101: From Choosing a Destination to Planning Your Itinerary](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/school-field-trip-101-from-choosing-a-destination-to-planning-your-itinerary) Mar 13, 2022 3:42:04 PM Remember what it felt like to be a young child in a toy store? Maybe it was a Toys R’ Us (RIP) or a local toy store in your community. The possibilities seemed endless. What toy would you buy with your allowance money? How did you decide on what to buy? What would you catalog in your mind to write on your next birthday or holiday gift list?  [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/school-field-trip-101-from-choosing-a-destination-to-planning-your-itinerary) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash-image-Dv2PNbMWtsE.jpg) [School Trip Parent Meeting,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/school-trip-parent-meeting) [Educational Tours](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) ### [Keys to Planning the Best College Campus Visit for Your Class](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/keys-to-planning-the-best-college-campus-visit-for-your-class) Mar 12, 2022 12:47:32 PM As a teacher, you know the importance of instilling in your students the value of graduating from college. [GL Travel](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/author/gltravel) [Read More](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/keys-to-planning-the-best-college-campus-visit-for-your-class) ![](https://blog.gltravelco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unsplash-image-DaC87rxOzF4.jpg) [Premium Student Travel,](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/premium-student-travel) [Educational Tours](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/tag/educational-tours) ### [Your Best Student Trip to California](https://blog.gltravelco.com/gl-travel-blog/blog/your-best-student-trip-to-california) Dec 20, 2021 12:21:39 AM ## **The Ultimate Student Travel Guide to California** Only in California can you ski in the morning, surf in the afternoon, and have dinner in a major city. With so many options planning your perfect trip to California might feel overwhelming. 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