Founded in 1930, the WHOI is the largest independent oceanographic research institution in the U.S., with staff and students numbering about 1,000. For student group travelers with an interest in science or marine biology, the WHOI offers a fascinating world of ocean research. Its research departments include Ocean Physics and Engineering, Biology, Marine Chemistry, Oceanography, and Geology.

The second largest city in Canada, Montreal is also one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world, alongside Paris and Kinshasa. The city rests on the Island of Montreal at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. The Quays of the Old Port Montreal was once a thriving worldwide port 350 years ago, but shipping now exists further east, leaving the Old Port as a one of the city's most historically preserved areas.

Quebec City, Canada is certainly the most European destination in North America and it is definitely worth a visit by teachers and students. If you are considering student group travel in this region, then here is a brief guide to what Quebec has to offer.

Quebec City is an astounding student tour find. Perched on one of the most beautiful riverside settings in North America, Quebec is the only walled city in Canada or the United States.

A key part of the Smithsonian Institution that student group travelers to Washington, D.C., will want to take in, is the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall. With hundreds of original, historic artifacts on display, including the Wright 1903 Flyer; the Spirit of St. Louis; the Apollo 11 command module Columbia; and a Lunar rock sample that visitors can touch, the Museum will captivate students and visitors for hours on end.

For the four million people who visit Arlington National Cemetery every year, the reasons for making the trip vary.

Some might see it as simply a chance to walk among headstones that chronicle the cost of war in very personal terms. Others remember and honor the nation's fallen war heroes. And there are the personal "last farewells" that occur during funeral services for a family member or friend.

Chicago has museums which are educational and cultural landmarks. If you are planning a student outing or field trip in Chicago, then these great museums should be on your list of places to visit. Here is a brief guide to three of the most important museums in Chicago.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

On the shores of Lake Michigan, on Chicago's Museum Campus, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is dedicated to the study of planets, moons, stars, and distant galaxies.

When the competitions are over the students can relax and enjoy the exciting rides and exhibits offered throughout the parks. There's no magic quite like Mouse magic at Walt Disney World Resorts captivating parks. The most famous park, Magic Kingdom, is easily recognizable as the "Happiest Place on Earth" with its Cinderella Castle and Main Street U.

In the early 1950's a Cleveland disc jockey named Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" and a new musical and cultural movement started. It is fitting that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame now thrives in Cleveland, offering visitors and students a chance to learn more about the music that has helped to shape the culture of today. Here is a brief guide of this outstanding attraction's offerings.

Horse racing, the second most-popular spectator sport in America, remains as vital as ever, but its age, high drama, and historical appeal as the "sport of kings" ensure that it also has a place in the history of literature. Countless writers have been drawn, in their search for subject matter, to the romance of the racetrack - the triumph and tragedy of equestrian life.

A French massage text from 1907 describes a treatment invented by Dr. Jacquet which included a vigorous repetitive mobilization of the facial skin. Nearly a century ago, his method revolutionized skin care. Nonetheless, this method had certain disadvantages for the therapist (fatigue, reduced finger sensitivity) and for the client (discomfort and inadequate finger pressure).