“10 Out of 10”: A Group Leader Shares Her ACIS Experience

French teacher Rachel has been traveling with ACIS for more than twenty years and has come to expect great service. On route to her most...

ACIS to the Rescue: How Our Duty Officer Network Takes Care of Travel Hiccups

Your safety and well-being on tour is our top concern at ACIS, which is why we have a full service team in place to make...

ACIS Culture of Care: Preparing for the What Ifs of Travel

When talking about travel, we love to focus on the big picture, that travel changes lives. But we know, as planners, that while you likely...

Why Middle Schools Travel with ACIS

Did you know that international educational travel opportunities can start as early as middle school? Even if they're not quite ready for college essays or...

An American Educator in Paris: My Time on the ACIS Paris and Reims Global Conference

Holly Swafford is an ACIS Group Leader from Alabama who traveled with ACIS for the first time in summer 2023. She shares her experience being...

How ACIS Serves Catholic School Travel Programs

ACIS works with school groups of all kinds, from public to charter to local interest, and are proud to offer amenities and services that make...

Choosing an Educational Travel Company? Don’t Miss These Key Inclusions

There's that old expression of "missing the forest for the trees" that can be quite useful when thinking about selecting a travel provider. Sometimes, focusing...

13 Packing Tips for Your International Travels

Struggling to pack for your overseas adventure? Don't worry. As frequent fliers, the ACIS Educational Tours team has turned packing a bag into both an...

A Big Adjustment on Tour: Walking in Europe

Cultural Contrast Does this scenario sound familiar? If not, it soon will. You've just arrived in Europe for the first time, filled with excitement and...

ACIS Staff Spotlight: Meet Scott

1. Tell us about yourself! What's your role at ACIS?   Eighteen years teaching History in North Texas ignited my love for culture and travel. These...