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Travel for Teens offers a fun and authentic travel experience for teens that goes beyond merely sight-seeing and bus tours. With native trip leaders to guide groups through host countries, Travel for Teens offers unparalleled access to the world of teen travel. Trips feature choices in activities and isn’t bound to rigid schedules which enriches each individual experience. Programs provide for every taste and interest.

To get the most out of the traveling experience, Travel for Teens requires little to no bus time and stays in authentic hotels or homestays and avoids bland chain hotels. Immersion into the culture is a top priority for each trip and maximizes the experience. Travel for Teens hopes to make tour members more competent, confident and prepared for a world outside of their comfort zone.

Trip Description

This trip consistently ranks among the most popular summer adventures TFT has to offer! The voyage through this region combines some of the Europe's most desirable destinations, sights, and attractions with tons of little-known gems that attentive and interested travelers seek out. Gain access to the distinct cultures of these three very diverse countries (The Netherlands, Belgium, and France), and devote your attention to understanding not only what makes them all unique but also the ways in which they are intimately entwined.

The first destination is Amsterdam, a favorite stop for backpackers and young travelers, where you will tour the city's gardens and squares, take in a bit of its nightlife, and enjoy the art and history on display. Then head to Belgium – a destination often overlooked by tourists but overflowing with amazing sites and activities. Tour the canals of Bruges (often called "the Venice of Northern Europe"), learn the art of handcrafted chocolate in Brussels, and shop in Antwerp. Along the way, pause to reflect on the lessons of modern history after visiting the site of a former concentration camp.
Round out the journey in Paris, City of Light, where you’ll stay just steps away from Notre Dame Cathedral. Tour the Louvre, picnic at the Luxembourg Gardens, enjoy the spectacle of the city at night, dine on fabulous food, pop into the shops along the Champs Élysée, and climb to the tops of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. With the help of our expert staff, you'll have enough choices and insider knowledge to make this trip truly unforgettable!

Staff Overview

All staff members undergo extensive interviewing, training, and ongoing evaluation. All counselors are certified in first-aid and CPR. Very few new staff are hired each year due to high retention rate. Trip leaders do not lead a trip without prior experience as a TFT counselor. With few exceptions, students are fully supervised on all of our journeys. Most staff members have lived in the countries they are leading each trip in and are able to offer deeper insights into the culture and lifestyle.

Setting & Accommodations

Travelers will stay in authentic hotels close to the center of each city to maximize the cultural experience. Travel for Teens tries to avoid staying in chain hotels to encourage immersion into each specific region.

Safety Standards

Travelers are under staff supervision at all times except select hour to hour and a half shopping trips. While on the mountains professionals supervise and teach correct technique to avoid injury. Travel for teens analyzes every aspect and detail of each trip and goes over contingency plans and emergency numbers for each country. Each site and hotel is visited and approved before bringing a group and first aid kits are always on hand. English-speaking doctors are on hand most of the time, but when they are not the bilingual staff act as interpreters.