Student Ambassador Spotlight: Garrett N.

Student Ambassador Garrett N. from Rochester, NY, recently returned from his school's "Kingdom by the Sea" tour of the British Isles. Lead by his teacher...

The Top 10 Questions (and Answers) Parents Ask Before an ACIS Trip

In the 38 years we've been operating international tours, we've fielded a lot of questions from parents. Before they trust you to take their children...

Zika Virus: What You Need to Know Before You Travel

For anyone who has considered traveling to Central or South America recently, they've also certainly considered the risk of contracting the Zika Virus. We've heard...

Student Spotlight: Emily Franco, ACIS Student Ambassador

Emily Franco is a student at Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. When her Spanish teacher, Marion Jackson, gained approval from her administration to...

What to Wear: Winter Travel in Italy

We're big believers in being prepared travelers and packing light, but just because your travel gear is functional doesn't mean you can't be stylish! Your...

Packing Tips for a Student Tour to Costa Rica

We're big believers in being prepared travelers and packing light, but just because your travel gear is functional doesn't mean you can't be stylish! Your...

Confessions of an Over Packer

Hi I’m Cara, and I have an over packing problem. It all started innocently enough: when visiting my parents I’d lug along a carry-on bag...

5 Things To Do on Your First Educational Tour

While many of you may be veteran travelers, think back to your very first school trip abroad. Dig deep into your memory. Uncover the days...

Student Travel Tips – The Art of Packing

Throughout the annals of epic adventuring, it’s the same story—think Marco Polo before heading off on the Silk Road to China; Captain Cook before his...

High School Student Travel Tips – Maximize Your Arrival Day

Depending on your flight schedule, you’re likely to have time to start exploring in your tour’s first city before the more structured itinerary activities begin. ...