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Announcing our 2019 Photo Contest Winners
During our spring tours, chaperone, group leaders and students took creative, inspiring photos that captured their favorite parts of the trip. Our …
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7 Ways to Make Summer Travel a Breeze!
Summer is one of the most exciting times of year to explore a new place, but it comes with its challenges. The combination of crowds and heat make …
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How Can 6 Local Tours Give Your Students the World?
Sometimes, you don't have to travel far to see the world. You can inspire learning within your own backyard. Brightspark Travel offers student tours …
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What You Need to Know Before Traveling Abroad
From arts to history to language to STEM, many educators are looking abroad for their student travel options, and for good reason. International …
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Where to Celebrate International Women's Day Across the U.S.
This Friday marks International Women's Day 2019, a day to celebrate the achievements of female leaders and everyday heroes. In 1987, over a century …
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4 Top Reasons to Take a Performance Student Trip
We recently sat down with three of our Performance & Events travel experts to find out why music, theatre and dance groups should take their show …
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Top 5 Inspiring Travel Trends for 2019
Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? We have! Every year, the team at Brightspark has one goal: find more ways to make travel inspiring and …
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Joy to the World: How the Holidays are Celebrated Across the Globe
The holiday season is a special time of year for many around the world. Even more special are the traditions and customs shared among colleagues, …
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How to Cook Up the Best Thanksgiving Ever
Are you struggling with making the same Turkey Day dishes year after year? The Brightspark team has the perfect solution. We recently came together …
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Top 5 Cities to Experience America's Music History
From Chicago to Nashville to New York, the U.S. showcases its diverse musical traditions in iconic cities and venues where your band, choir, …
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