PARIS

City of Lights
Featured Destination

 Paris is known around the world as the City of Lights and serves as an incredibly important center of cultural, political, and historical development.  A metropolis that has seen its share of change in the arts, sciences, politics and fashions, Paris has much to offer to visitors seeking something different and new from their travels abroad.

 

Eiffel Tower

Lovers of architecture will find Paris offering stunning examples of unique styles, from the venerable spires of Notre Dame to the illustrious Eiffel Tower, presiding over the so-called City of Lights with an almost regal air. Art fanatics need look no further than the legendary halls of the Louvre, which houses artistic achievements like the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Venus de Milo. Countless other museums and monuments dot the cityscape, allowing visitors to revisit grand moments in time, such as the French Revolution, the liberation, and more.  Artists painting under the warm lights of Place du Tertre, the steaming eateries of Montmartre, and the picturesque vistas of a Seine River cruise also await those travelling the streets of this artful paradise. Round out your time in Paris strolling the Champs Élysées visiting the numerous stores and boutiques.

 

Boston, a singular city that has seen more than its fair share of history, was settled in the 1600's. America's revolution against British authority began on this city's streets and was fought in its harbors. Today, the city boasts numerous higher education institutions and a sizeable tourism trade, thanks to its role as gateway to numerous American landmarks.  

Follow the same paths of legendary American hero Paul Revere, or step back in history by visiting historic battlefields such as those at Lexington or Concorde.   Additional highlights in the Boston area may include a visit to the Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Rock, a walk on the Freedom Trail, site of the famous Salem Witch Trials, and homes of Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne.  Without question, a visit to Boston is a highlight in the education of any young person.

The North Bridge in Lexington/Concord famous for "the shot heard round the world"

USS Constitution in Boston Harbor

Teacher Spotlight: Deirdre Gaughan

Assistant Principal - The Ursuline School

Euro American Tours clearly strives to provide the best possible accommodations and transportation for our trip.  The wonderful staff

Students from The Ursuline School in Greece

also takes care of the logistics of the trip so expertly, both before and during our travel, that I am able to focus my attention on making sure that the students are having the best experience we can provide.

What sort of methods do you use for recruiting that other teachers may find helpful to assist in their own recruiting efforts?

We are very fortunate that our trip is at capacity each year, often with a waiting list! This is primarily due to the enthusiastic word-of-mouth shared by the participants the year before. In fact, we are already fielding questions about our destination in 2012! I think that the beautiful scrapbooks the students assemble after the trip, which we then display in the front foyer of the school, helps spread the word that the trips are educational and, as the candid photos attest, a lot of fun as well!

Snapshots...

Beijing, China

Join Euro-American Tours on its inaugural New China Tour departing June 25th.  If you are interested in joining the China Tour call (800) 989-3876 and speak to Marsha. 

The Forbidden City

FSU students Matthew and Kate Barnette  enjoying Beijing