Our favourite trips
Over the last 20 years, we’ve successfully sent more than a million young people on unforgettable school trips and experiences around the world – covering over 289 destinations across 49 countries.
Here, our team of experts round up their favourite destinations we have to offer here at Equity. Perhaps you’ll even find some inspiration here for your next educational tour or ski trip!
Munich, Germany
"My favourite destination is Munich. Along with Berlin, it's a must-see destination for keen historians looking to understand the rise of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich. As the site of the Beer Hall Putsch, the city is filled with historical significance, making it possible to explore the political and social context of interwar Germany and the 1930s.
"There’s plenty to explore beyond the city’s history too, including the Olympic Park, English Garden – complete with the famous Eisbach river surfers – and Marienplatz, which is home to the impressive New Town Hall. The BMW experience is also well worth a visit."
- Jo, Account Manager
Kraków, Poland
"I think the most inspiring destination for young people is Kraków, Poland. A trip here is incredibly thought-provoking and humbling, with excursions such as Auschwitz encouraging students to pay tribute to those who lost their lives at this formidable death camp.
"In the city, they have the opportunity to uncover more about Jewish life in Kraków by visiting Kazimierz, Schindler’s Factory and the Jewish Museum for a truly unforgettable experience."
- Helen, Sales Manager
Les Deux Alpes, France
"Les Deux Alpes is one of my favourite ski destinations. Often described as an ‘upside down’ ski area, the resort is unique in that the gentler skiing is higher up the mountain, which means beginners and less confident skiers can still experience the incredible views and feeling of being high in the Alps, instead of spending the whole week at the bottom of the resort.
"For me, a school ski trip is about far more than just learning to ski. It gives young people the chance to challenge themselves, support each other, build confidence and create memories with their friends. Les Deux Alpes has the skiing, scenery and atmosphere that make all of that possible.”
- Laura, Head of Sales
New York, USA
"As the city that never sleeps, I found New York to be exactly as expected: a truly incredible and inspiring destination filled to the brim with things to do and see. My only negative was there wasn’t enough time to explore everything!
- Thea, Head of Digital & Marketing
Japan
"For me, there are few destinations that offer what Japan can – with a trip here, you can expect one of the most diverse itineraries possible! In a single day you can head to the sea, Mount Fuji, explore the tranquility of temples and gardens, before taking in the intensity of Tokyo at night... All of your senses will be tested as you encounter some of the best protected traditions in the world and some of the most bizarre technological advances you can imagine – with just about everything in between.
"For schools, there's also really nowhere safer. You could leave your phone on a restaurant table and return two weeks later and it would still be there. In just a week to ten days, you can scratch the surface of what the country has to offer (and build an endless list of reasons to go back!)."
- Tim, Partnership Manager
Barcelona, Spain
"My favourite trip is to Barcelona, Spain. I love that within one city you have sun, sea and culture! It’s a city that meets so many curriculum objectives and still give students time to relax and do some fun excursions such as Camp Nou and Port Aventura.
"My top tip is to pick and choose which monuments to actually visit or take a tour of, and others you may see in passing without actually going inside. The Sagrada Familia, after all, is absolutely stunning from any angle you look at it."
- Sam, Customer Experience Manager
