Beyond “Above and Beyond”: Behind the Scenes of ACIS Support

We recently posted about how the ACIS support network took great care of a group whose connecting flight home was cancelled over St. Patrick's Day...

Happy 60th Anniversary AIFS!

We're proud to be a subdivision of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS). Founded in 1964 by Sir Cyril Taylor as part of the...

An ACIS Tour Manager Becomes a Personal Friend

On an ACIS educational tour, the group's bond with your assigned Tour Manager can become so strong, that you are friends well after the trip...

Growing Overseas: ACIS Travel and Our Yearly Innovation Meeting

Twice a year, the ACIS Travel Operations teams from around the world (Boston, Spain, Italy, England, and France) all convene on a new destination for...

The ACIS Difference in Educational Travel Companies

There are other educational travel companies out there promising a rewarding experience. The ACIS Difference? We deliver on those promises. Take first time Group Leader...

Three Hidden-Gem Museums for Your Student Tour to Munich

One of the best ways to get to know a city is to explore its hidden attractions. Munich, Germany, is home to several museums that...

How an ACIS Global Conference Inspired an Educator

Sometimes, an ACIS trip can be so inspiring, you have to start planning a new itinerary right when you return home! We chatted with ACIS...

Planning an Educational Tour 101

Ever see a photo of a school group tour abroad and wondered...how did they make that happen? It comes up more often than you might...

Updated 2025 European Travel Regulations

This post was updated on 10/23/2023 to reflect the announcement that the ETIAS would not be implemented until 2025. Back in 2019, we published a...

2 Summer Recipes to Inspire Italy Travel

It may be half-way through July, but we are approaching my favorite time of the summer: when my garden begins to overflow with its bounty,...