WWII Sites in Normandy: Student’s Guide to Visiting Omaha Beach and Beyond

Why Normandy is a Must-Visit for Students of History For any student interested in history, the beaches of Normandy will make a lasting impact on...

Top 5 Historical Sites in Beijing Every Student Traveler Should Visit

Why Beijing is a Must-Visit for Student Travelers With its vibrant culture and diverse historical attractions that date back thousands of years, Beijing makes the...

The Houston Independent School District Travels with ACIS

In May 2025, ACIS brought hundreds of students to Costa Rica from amongst 13 middle schools in Houston ISD, through the district’s New Education System....

New ACIS Travel Brochure for Middle Schools

The middle school years are a critical window, a time when self-development and critical thinking skills take shape. You don’t have to wait until high...

ACIS Group Leader Spotlight: Levi H.

Educator and life-long traveler Levi started the international travel program at his school in 2017 and is looking forward to many more trips to come....

A Guide to Tokyo’s Most Futuristic and Historic Attractions

From its captivating temples to its neon-lit skyscrapers, Japan's capital offers a fascinating journey through time. Tokyo is a city where ancient traditions and modernity...

Why Choose Winter Travel?

January and February 2025 were extremely busy months for ACIS as more and more groups discover the benefits of off-season travel. There are lower costs...

The Ripple Effect: Reflections on an ACIS Global Conference

Beth Marshall is a French teacher, currently serves as an ACIS Academic Travel Advisor and has been an ACIS group leader since 1995. She was...

Why Teachers Love ACIS Global Conferences

Team ACIS just finished hosting Global Conferences - our trips for rewarding our teacher travel partners - across the globe for MLK Weekend. Coming back...

International Travel Tips for First-Time Travelers 

At ACIS Tours, we like to pride ourselves on being travel experts. We also understand that for some, especially first-time travelers, the idea of international...