East vs West: Where will your cricket tour take you?
Two destinations, one massive passion for cricket. With many available options for a trip abroad with your cricket team, we’re taking the time to look at just two special places on opposite sides...
Hey teachers, take a look at these history resources we have found for you!
We have taken some time out to support teachers in more ways by collating some valuable online history teaching resources. As well as going above and beyond to find the best resources online, we...
Why travel to New York just for one sport when you can experience two!
Does your school have a team of budding basketball players and a fanatical football squad? New York is the ideal destination for a multi-sports tour, seamlessly incorporating visits to iconic...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in Germany
Get ready for an unforgettable concert tour to Rhineland, where your ensemble’s sound will echo through the walls of Gothic architecture, and impress audiences within some of Germany’s most...
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best!
You’ve taken on the task of planning your school’s next trip abroad, and the first step is to gather several quotes for comparison. When faced with a mountain of documents and information, how on...
Interesting facts about the Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony
Dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War, the Menin Gate is an important memorial and for many school groups visiting Belgium, the Last Post...
The Battlefields: “It was very emotional and I cried…”
The Battlefields can be evoke emotions that are beyond control for some. Fascinating, interesting and moving are some of the words our students have used to describe their experience. Having the...
“Iceland left our students wanting more…”
What geography teacher doesn’t want to be remembered for planning the best school trip EVER? Follow in the footsteps of these teachers who have already given their students the geography lesson of...
Top Tips for the Last Post Ceremony
For many school groups visiting the First World War battlefields, witnessing the Last Post Ceremony and perhaps participating in a wreath laying is an essential part of the experience. At the end of...
Switzerland: “Many of the students were in tears…”
As a teacher, you want to provide the best geography learning experience for your students. These teachers got it right. These teachers travelled to Switzerland with Rayburn Tours. Ready to...
“Could we really perform there?” Unlikely concert venues in Belgium
Imagine stepping through the doors of a beautiful holy venue, surrounded by sacred sentiment and ready for every corner to be filled with the echoes of your ensemble. As you take your first breath to...
Tarvisio: “I thought I was gonna go flying down the mountain”
February half term saw dozens of school groups flee the UK to embark on the ultimate ski adventure in some of Europe’s highly acclaimed ski resorts. Katie Peggs, Tour and Events Co-ordinator at...