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Hello!  I am looking into taking students to New York for a 5 day excursion.  I have solicited quotes from Educational Travel Consultants, Explorica, and Manhattan Tour and Travel.  If you have used one of these companies, I would love to know about your experience, or, if you know of a different firm you would suggest, please let me know.  Thanks!

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Sara Lee
Woodland Park CO
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I'm using this group this year. In the past I have had trouble getting enough students to make the trip doable. Joan Hahn customizes the trips for you and is wonderful to deal with. We are planning a 3 day trip during Spring Break and seeing 3 shows.

AP

Joan C. Hahn
President, Travel Passport ,LLC
1-800-677-4750, office
joanhahn@juno.com
www.bucketlisttrips.citymax.com


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John Perry
Drama Instructor
Atherton High School
Louisville KY
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Hi Sara,

I don't have any firsthand experience, but I will refer you to three past threads of discussion here on the forum.

NYC theatre tour guides (March 2015)

NYC tours (October 2014)

Tour companies (July 2014)

Good luck!

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Michael McDonough
New York NY
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Hi friends,

This travel company is awesome. They cater the tour to what you want. Meet and greets, master classes, meals, hotel, travel, the whole shootin match. They even give you a guide every day. I used to be a NYCer and I thought I would not need the help. they make is sooooo easy. 

PLEASE PLEASE,  if you are considering using them tell Mary that Ty from Indianapolis recommended you.

Mary Werther

(800) 645-9145 x8930

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Hello!  I am looking into taking students to New York for a 5 day excursion.  I have solicited quotes from Educational Travel Consultants, Explorica, and Manhattan Tour and Travel.  If you have used one of these companies, I would love to know about your experience, or, if you know of a different firm you would suggest, please let me know.  Thanks!

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Sara Lee
Woodland Park CO
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Worldstrides - the best company! It's a four day, three night whirlwind of NYC and you get to see a Broadway show every night! You also see all the attractions of NYC so you are on your feet all day. But everything is paid for in your price - including all food and accommodations. They take care of you with a personal tour guide which I love and don't have to plan anything! There are also Worldstrides night chaperones in the hallways of your hotel so you can sleep. Highly recommended! 

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Sara Danke
Wisconsin Rapids WI
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Thank you for the great resources!

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Sara Lee
Woodland Park CO
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Hi Sara.  My wife Marti and I booked a trip to Oberramergau in 2010 with Travel Passport, and it was just amazing!  Joan Hahn, the owner, and her daughter Carla Teasdale, are 2 of the nicest people we have ever met, and they ran a seamless tour.  The have been doing NYC Theatre tours for many years, and are consummate professionals.  Joan taught high school theatre for many years in Utah, is a Past-President of EdTA, and a member of the EdTA Hall of Fame.  Joan's email is:

joantravelp@yahoo.com  

Bob Fowler

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Robert Fowler
Co-Developer
Interactive Educational Video, LLC
Chesterfield MO
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I use Daniel Ellis with Show Me Tours- fabulous!!!

Tours in New York City & Washington DC | Public, Private, Group Tours

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Diana Driver
Crozet VA
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I have used GerberTours for 8 years now.  I use Mary Werthers.  We have great service and have never been disappointed.  We see 4 Broadway shows, go on a boat cruise to Statue of Liberty, see all the sites (top of the rock; radio city music all, ground zero) and have super workshops.  The best thing is that students can sign up on line so no handling of money.  I go on spring break and many times I take adults as well.  www.gerbertours.com

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Patricia Reeves
Shreveport LA
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