International Travelers Club
Purpose
Many of my students struggles are due to an opportunity gap. An opportunity gap that allows families with better educations and opportunities continue to grow and prosper while my students fall further behind. One way I felt that I could help bridge that gap is to help give students the chance to see the world. NO ONE can take away experiences you have had. So I decided to start the International Traveler's Club. Travel helps open the eyes of the traveler to see that the world is vast and limitless. We can get caught up in the monotony and hopelessness at times but travel will always break through those roadblocks and give you HOPE! If you believe in this like I do, please support our never ending fundraising efforts.
upcoming trips
March 2024- London, Paris and Amsterdam
Register: Until Nov 7, 2023: explorica.com/Taillie-5852
July 2025- South Korea, Busan
Register: explorica.com/Taillie-4644
March 2026- Dominican Republic
Register: explorica.com/Taillie-2684
July 2026- Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai
Register: explorica.com/Taillie-8836
March 2027- NYC, Paris, London
Register: explorica.com/Taillie-7563
Benefits of student travel
- From Worldstrides website (Parent company to Explorica who is the organization doing our trip).
1. Compassion
Exposure to the problems and perks of other lifestyles helps students see their world in a different way. Having a broad awareness of how other people live and what other cultures prioritize allows a student to think differently about their own lives.
2. Confidence
Living and working for any amount of time in a culture that’s different from home can help prepare students for college in ways more profound than any sleep-away camp or vacation can. Overcoming challenges while traveling help students grow confidence and prepare them for life’s obstacles.
3. Networking
International travel, especially with a group or through a program, provides students with a global network of contacts and references. Plus, instead of relying on others’ opinions, travelers establish perspective, confidence and conviction that make it easier to gain the respect of others.
4. Grit
Traveling away from the comfort of friends, family and familiar surroundings is tough. But doing it shows that a person is interested enough in the rest of the world, and confident enough to venture out and discover other parts of the world. This is a character trait that’s very appealing to colleges and employers.
5. Better academic performance
Research has shown that travel increases gains in academic content knowledge. Traveling while young, of course while fun, is also an important investment to enhance a student’s academic performance in the future.
6. Perspective
Unfamiliarity and separation from home are great incubators for thought. New experiences will question one’s preconceived ideas. This enriching experience challenges students to open their minds regarding food, friends, and basic needs.
7. Individuality
Travel provides experiences to define a person’s place and purpose and establishes lifelong values and priorities. Discovering a new place is also a chance to discover one’s self, without the usual influences of home.
8. Growth & Independence
While away from home and the ease of a regular support system, students have opportunities to see what they are capable of accomplishing by themselves. Traveling allows students to develop themselves in ways that can’t be achieved without stepping outside of their comfort zone.
9. Appreciation
Getting away from home is also a chance to allow a student to realize what they miss most. Experiencing another place and culture is an opportunity to appreciate what they already have and realize the importance of the little things that often go unnoticed.
10. New Friends
Cultural immersion through travel and service programs can also help break down language barriers and open new channels of lifelong communication. Exploring a new place opens doors to establish new friendships and relationships that never would have been acquired without traveling.
What we've done
2014- Barcelona and Madrid- 8 days- 15 Travelers (6 adults, 9 students) EF TOURS
Raised $39,000
2015- Costa Rica- 10 days- 9 Travelers (4 adults, 5 students) EF TOURS
Raised $24,000
2018- London, Paris and Rome- 10 days- 6 Travelers (4 adults, 2 students) EXPLORICA
Raised $12,000
2022- Barcelona, France and Italy- 10 days- 7 Travelers (4 adults, 3 students) EXPLORICA
Raised $1000
2023- Costa Rica- 9 days- 4 Travelers (3 adults, 1 child) EXPLORICA
TOTALS-
Adult Travelers- 21
Student Travelers- 20
Monies Raised- $76000
Where are we going next...
March 2024 - London/Amsterdam/Paris (10 days)
Student cost: $4136
Adult cost: $4621
July 2025- South Korea (9 Days)
Student Cost: $4521
Adult Cost: $4961
March 2026- Dominican Republic (8 days)
Student cost: $3103
Adult cost: $3543
July 2026- Dubai and Abu Dhabi (10 days)
Student cost: $4217
Adult cost: $4702
July 2027- NYC, Paris, London (11 days)
Student cost: $3903
Adult cost: $4433
Adult is defined as anyone 23 or older at the time of the trip. Anyone can attend these trips from other schools or areas after having a meeting with Mr. Taillie beforehand. Parents, guardians or other relatives are all welcome. The more the merrier.
Possible Next Trips:
EUROPE
STEM: Greece, Italy (10 days)
Student cost- $3804
Adult cost- $4314
STEM: Greece, Italy, Sorrento (12 days)
Student cost- $4257
Adult cost- $4857
STEM: London, West Country (9 days)
Student cost- $3582
Adult cost- $4022
STEM: London, West Country, Paris (11 days)
Student cost- $4079
Adult cost- $4609
STEM: London, Paris (8 days)
Student cost- $3586
Adult cost- $3981
STEM: London, Paris, Amsterdam (10 days)
Student cost- $3992
Adult cost- $4477
STEM: Germany, France (9 days)
Student cost- $3523
Adult cost- $3963
Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento (11 days)
Student cost- $4411
Adult cost- $4941
Paris, Switzerland, Italy (13 days)
Student cost- $4418
Adult cost- $5038
Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sorrento (15 days)
Student cost- $4798
Adult cost- $5508
Rome, Venice, Tuscany (9 Days)
Student cost- $3901
Adult cost- $4341
Best of France (15 days)
Student cost- $4412
Adult cost- $5122
Best of France (17 days)
Student cost- $4887
Adult cost- $5687
Best of Greece (9 days)
Student cost- $3401
Adult cost- $3841
Best of Greece + Cruise (12 days)
Student cost- $4385
Adult cost- $5080
Best of Ireland (9 days)
Student cost- $3607
Adult cost- $4047
Best of Ireland, London (11 days)
Student cost- $4443
Adult cost- $4943
ASIA
Bangkok, Northern Thailand (11 days)
Student cost- $4057
Adult cost- $4587
Bangkok, Northern Thailand + Hua Hin (13 days)
Student cost- $4387
Adult cost- $5007
Best of China (11 days)
Student cost- $4675
Adult cost- $5160
Japan Highlights (8 days)
Student cost- $4532
Adult cost- $4927
USA/North America
Civil Rights in America (Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham) (5 days) Bus Tour March or June/July
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1387), 20-24 travelers ($1225), 25-29 travelers ($1123), 30-34 ($1053), 35-39 ($1002), 40-44 ($963), 45+ ($924)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1612), 20-24 travelers ($1450), 25-29 travelers ($1348), 30-34 ($1278), 35-39 ($1227), 40-44 ($1188), 45+ ($1149)
Florida (6 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2366
Adult Cost: $2536
Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Park (6 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2318
Adult Cost: $2633
Puerto Rico (6 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2327
Adult Cost: $2597
Washington DC, Philadelphia, NYC (7 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2218
Adult Cost: $2578
Philadelphia, Washington DC (5 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $1549
Adult Cost: $1771
Hawaii and Big Island (8 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $3416
Adult Cost: $3731
Hawaii (6 days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2637
Adult Cost: $2862
San Antonio (3 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1149), 20-24 travelers ($1006), 25-29 travelers ($915), 30-34 ($853), 35-39 ($808), 40-44 ($773), 45+ ($736)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1284), 20-24 travelers ($1141), 25-29 travelers ($1050), 30-34 ($988), 35-39 ($943), 40-44 ($918), 45+ ($871)
San Francisco (4 Days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $1740
Adult Cost: $1920
San Francisco, Los Angeles (8 days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2855
Adult Cost: $3215
San Francisco, Los Angeles (6 days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2296
Adult Cost: $2566
STEM: San Francisco, Los Angeles (8 days) March or June/July
Student Cost: $2565
Adult Cost: $2925
NYC, Paris, London (11 Days) March
Student Cost: $3517
Adult Cost: $4047
NYC, Paris (9 Days) March
Student Cost: $3114
Adult Cost: $3554
New Orleans (5 Days) Bus Tour
Student Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1702), 20-24 travelers ($1552), 25-29 travelers ($1457), 30-34 ($1342), 35-39 ($1345), 40-44 ($1309), 45+ ($1271)
Adult Cost: 15-19 travelers ($1927), 20-24 travelers ($1777), 25-29 travelers ($1682), 30-34 ($1617), 35-39 ($1570), 40-44 ($1534), 45+ ($1496)