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Junior Tours Travel Journal

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November 15, 2023

Vol. 40: American Education Week

In 1948, Winston Churchill famously said "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it". In today’s turbulent times, it is vital that students travel to America’s…
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September 14, 2023

VOL. 39: Updates & Announcements

We're thrilled to bring you some exciting updates and important announcements. Enhanced Registration Website Experience: Next week, we're unveiling a major update to the web portal used by parents for…
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August 23, 2023

Vol. 38: MARTY ABRAMS…THE LEGACY OF OUR FOUNDER

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Marty Abrams, the founder of Junior Tours.   Marty lived a full and meaningful life.   Starting…
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May 10, 2023

VOL. 37: Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!

This week, we want to celebrate all of YOU! The Fantastic Teachers and Educators of the World! In honor of your special week, we are giving away (2) $100 Amazon Gift…
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April 27, 2023

Vol. 36: Beyond ChatGPT: Amazing AI Tools for your Classroom

ChatGPT has grabbed many headlines about the transformative power of AI. Each week new AI technologies are being released. With this technology at the fingertips of everyone, we wanted to…
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April 11, 2023

Vol. 35: Musings of Student Returning From D.C. Class Trip

Earlier this month, Jefferson Middle School took their 8th grade class on their annual trip to Washington D.C. Each student was asked to keep a journal of their experience and…
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March 11, 2023

VOL. 34: TOP 10 TRAVEL REMINDERS

Top 10 Travel Reminders to Prepare For Your Upcoming Tour: 1.    Prepare for air travel by reviewing TSA top travel tips 2.   Use our suggest packing list so you…
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February 22, 2023

Vol. 33: STAY ORGANIZED WHILE ON TOUR

We are excited to officially kick off the Spring 2023 Tour Season. With many of you having travel plans soon, we wanted to remind you of some of the features…
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February 16, 2023

VOL. 32: LIMITED TIME PROMOTION!

SPECIAL PROMOTION: Now through March 15th- anyone who books a new trip will have their choice of either: Doubling your group leader stipend from $500 to $1,000 -OR- Additional free…
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February 1, 2023

VOL. 31: DUST OFF THOSE PASSPORTS: TIME TO GO INTERNATIONAL!

The United Kingdom and Canada have dropped all vaccination, negative Covid testing, and mandatory quarantine requirements to enter their country.  We at Junior Tours are excited to be re-introducing our…
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January 18, 2023

Vol. 30: 2024 Tour Pricing Just Released

We hope you all had a chance to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family and are as excited as we are about what is to come for 2023!…
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December 7, 2022

Vol. 29: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The holiday season can both exhilarating and demanding at the same time.   Take a deep breath and make sure to reflect on the important things in life.   Today, we would…
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November 10, 2022

Vol. 28: Wheels Up to Orlando!

Here’s message from our Director of Orlando Operations, Debra Lisser: "I just returned from a visit to Orlando, Florida and I can see why people say it is the 'happiest…
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September 28, 2022

Vol. 27: SYTA Youth Foundation Scholarships Available

We are excited to share the news that the application period for SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship Program is now open! The program awards funds (usually $500 to $1000) to…
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August 26, 2022

VOL. 26: Our Swag Looks Good on You!

Hello Friends! We are back to doing what we love, planning amazing educational trips for students. There is tremendous interest in travel again. With pent up demand and limited capacity-…
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August 17, 2022

VOL 25: NEW SCHOOL YEAR, FRESH START

New School Year, Fresh Start… It’s time to setup an amazing trip for your students! Welcome back to the JT Journal, where we will share valuable tips about planning student…
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May 4, 2022

VOL. 24 TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, we want to celebrate all of YOU! The Fantastic Teachers and Educators of the World! In honor of your special week, we are…
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April 20, 2022

VOL 23: NYC DRAMA TOUR

New York City has so much to offer any school group looking for an amazing educational experience. For theater and drama students though, there is no substitute for visiting the…
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March 23, 2022

VOL 22: NEW REGISTRATION WEBSITE

Planning your next trip with Junior Tours just got a whole lot easier! We’re excited to announce that we have a new website for online registration and payments. There are…
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March 17, 2022

Vol 21: SPRING AHEAD, PLAN AHEAD

This past week and upcoming weeks many schools are on break and out enjoying travel. During this time, Junior Tours will welcome more groups to Boston, New York City, Washington…
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March 10, 2022

Vol 20: Get Protected with TripMate

As people return to travel in big numbers, it’s important to have a good understanding of how travel protection works. Junior Tours is proud to announce we have partnered with…
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March 3, 2022

VOL 19: SPECIAL PROMOTION – earn extra free chaperone

Travel is back on, and we couldn’t be more excited about it!! We’re preparing for a busy spring travel season ahead.   Even better, there is tremendous pent-up demand for travel…
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November 10, 2021

Vol. 18 Travel Is Back!!

All signs point to Go! The international travel ban has been lifted. The hospitality industry is anticipating a surge in demand. New antiviral drugs are on the way and there…
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October 26, 2021

Vol 17: The Best Cancel/Refund Policy in the Student Travel Industry. Bar None.

We know you (or your administration) have concerns about planning a future trip.   What happens if something comes up and you can’t travel.   The Junior Tours Promise offers the most…