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5 Historical Facts About Washington, DC's Cherry Blossom Festival
From March 20 to April 12, the city of Washington, DC celebrates the start of spring with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. When the Japanese …
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What is the Lasting Impact of Performance Tours?
In 2006, Sam Pirruccello and his high school choir group traveled to Great Britain for an international performance tour. Nearly 10 years later he …
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On the Road With a Brightspark Tour Director
The job of a great Tour Director? To make the coolest destinations even cooler. All of our industry-leading Tour Directors share passions for travel, …
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Paying Your Respects at Popular War Memorials this Memorial Day
Whether you're on a Washington, DC student tour or just paying homage to the men and women of our armed services, visiting our country's war …
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5 Ways to Enjoy the D.C. Cherry Blossom Season
The 102nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival has to come to a close, but there is still plenty left to enjoy of this annual Washington, DC event. Here …
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