We are well into the first half term of school now, and a trip that I started planning over 18 months ago has very suddenly sprung itself on me!
I'm hoping to write a couple of posts about anything I learn after the process, but for now let's go with a few pre trip tips!
1. Research your company
Planning for Iceland was interesting. I knew it was going to be an expensive trip and almost cried when I saw most prices for a half term travel. However after contacting a few companies I had a better idea of what I really wanted and needed to be included. Musts included at least breakfast and dinner, blue lagoon tickets, south shore and golden circle excursions, and finally a field studies guide.Make sure you do some looking around and find the deal you really want. Remember you want the easiest and most convenient time possible whilst away.
2. Visit the location before if you can
Most companies will offer some kind of teacher incentive so you can visit the hotel and surrounding location beforehand. Check what they offer and if you can't find it, ask! I was lucky enough to have two days accommodation in Iceland all paid for - it was really comforting to be able to see the place we are staying and get to know the area before arriving with 45 excitable teens and 5 staff all looking to you for answers.
3. Talk to other teachers
Just having a chat with colleagues was so helpful when it came to planning this trip. You walk into trip planning completely blind, hoping and praying you're doing well,so it's helpful to have a natter with a colleague so they can pick you up on any bits you may have missed. One particular colleague said 'make sure you have money to buy them all a bottle of water and a chocolate bar on the way home' - best advice ever! Grumpy, hungry, tired and thirsty teens are not what you want on the journey, so saving some cash (from the budget) will save you a battle.
Hope these tips help you with some planning of your own!
Geoggoss 🌍
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