Welcome to Smithsonian Student Travel

Dear Colleague,

It starts with you.

As a teacher, you have the power to change lives and influence young people every day. You teach, encourage, guide and inspire.

At Smithsonian Student Travel, we support your efforts by helping you transform your lessons into living, breathing educational experiences outside the classroom. As part of EF Education First, for over 45 years we've helped teachers take their students to explore our nation and the world. Giving your students the chance to explore America brings a new dimension to your curriculum. It fosters creativity, critical thinking and confidence. Travel gives students a better understanding of who they are and opens their eyes to who they can become.

This year, we're more committed than ever to offering you unparalleled support. We've more than doubled the number of regional offices, so whether it's over the phone or over a cup of coffee, you'll benefit from our personal touch and the expertise of our tour consultants. We've also compiled tour reviews from parents, students and teachers, so you can have unbiased feedback on all of our tours. And our new easy-to-use website, makes planning and traveling simpler than ever for you, your students and their parents.

For some students, this trip will be the start of a lifelong journey. For others, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For us, we know the journey starts with you, and we're here to help make it possible.

Best regards,
Annabelle Vultee
President
Smithsonian Student Travel
Annabelle.Vultee@ef.com

Read a letter from Smithsonian Journeys Director, Amy Kotkin