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Everything You Need to Know About School Travel in 2024/25 (so far...)

Our experts take you through the key things you need to be aware of if you're travelling abroad this year.

07 Oct 2015

Spotlight On...Madonna di Campiglio

As one of the latest resorts to be added to our portfolio, Madonna di Campiglio is a fantastic choice for your school.

02 Sept 2015

Ackworth School Choir's Tour Diary

Delphine, our Head of Music Tours, has just returned from accompanying Ackworth School Choir on their school music tour to Washington D.C. Find out how they got on.

21 Aug 2015

Spotlight On...Les 2 Alpes

Les 2 Alpes is a great choice for your next French ski trip!

11 Aug 2015

Spotlight On...Prato Nevoso and Artesina

Our school groups love Prato Nevoso and Artesina - the perfect choice for your next school ski trip to Italy.

06 May 2015

Ideas for School Cold War Trips

School Cold War trips are a great way to help students gain a better understanding of the political, social and economic context of this period of recent history.

03 Feb 2015

Paul & Beth's Trip to the Pyrenees - Spain

After their visit to Andorra, Paul and Beth travelled across the border to Spain, to visit Alp 2500 and the resorts of La Molina and Masella.

02 Feb 2015

Paul & Beth's Trip to the Pyrenees - Andorra

Earlier this month, two of our Halsbury Ski Specialists, Paul and Beth, headed out to the Pyrenees, to see for themselves why the ski resorts we offer here work so well for school groups

17 Jul 2014

Banish Those Summer Blues...

Whilst many look forward to the sweltering temperatures that summer brings, it can leave winter sports enthusiasts, such as ourselves, feeling a little fed up.

15 Nov 2013

Halsbury Travel - Family Business Awards Winners!

Halsbury Travel was announced the winner of the 'Fastest Growth' award in Birmingham last night and we are ecstatic!

16 Sept 2013

Iceland Trip Diary

James, one of our long-haul specialists, travelled with a group of students from Cwmcarn High School on their Iceland trip.

30 Aug 2013

Dublin Music Familiarisation Tour

Our music tour specialists, Delphine and Chris, have just returned from a familiarisation trip to Dublin. What an atmosphere! The music scene there is thriving and bursting with traditional Irish charm.

27 Aug 2013

Opal Coast Familiarisation Tour

During the summer holidays two members of the Halsbury team travelled to The Opal Coast in Northern France, one of our most popular tour destinations. Read all about their experiences in their tour diary.

03 Jul 2013

Zoe & James' China Diary

Planes, trains and traffic jams - read all about Zoe and James' experiences on their 6 day tour to China.

09 Jan 2013

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trip to Berlin

On the 23rd November, a group of 19 sixth form students and two staff from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy travelled on a cross-curricular trip to Berlin. Read their trip diary.

19 Sept 2012

Chester Cathedral Choir Tour the Cathedrals of France

Over the summer, Chester Cathedral Choir accompanied by Fran Waddams, their music tour coordinator, set out on their tour of the French cities of Reims, Troyes, Toulouse and Albi. Read all about the tour and their performances in Fran's tour diary.