"Overpriced"

My 8th grade daughter's school offered a DC trip with Worldstrides over Thanksgiving break. It felt very overpriced for what was essentially free visits to sights. I especially didn't agree with having to pay up front for the trip even though she was on the waitlist for several months before we knew if she would be able to attend. Her comments include: the vouchers for food were not enough to feed us each meal leaving us hungry and spending our own money on junk food. The schedule especially the first day was too long without enough breaks for fun. They were disappointed they didn't get a closer look at the White House. Overall, she was expecting more "fun" and less intense educational/listening/learning and shorter days with more "down time" as it was over a school break. Setting expectations that it is an educational trip and not a vacation is important as I don't think we prepared her.

"Our tour guide was amazing!"

Our tour guide was amazing!! Mike Ivanovich did an amazing job. I feel he went above and beyond to accommodate everyone on our tour. My only suggestion would be to possibly offer 2 dinner options, in case you didn’t like the menu choice. I would chose World strides again for my next adventure,along with Mike for my tour guide.

"Awesome awesome experience …"

My son had a fantastic time on his trip to Washington DC. It was his first time away from home without us…he was nervous ..and since he is on the spectrum and in anxious..we weren’t sure how it would go..we were so impressed with the communication from his group leader, and his chaperone…there were photos and messages every day showing where they were and what they were doing…he had the time of his life and learned so much. We are so grateful for this learning experience .

"waste of money "

The first day the tour guide was horrible she kept on taking us in circles was arguing with the teachers about our schedule… the bus was so old didn’t even have air conditioning until the last day no music no anything! So out of date! Never were we provided the tvs! The second day the guide couldn’t even understand him everything was so rushed couldn’t even enjoy anything!!

"It was a great trip"

It was a great trip

"Overall great but some nitpicks "

She enjoyed it but thought it was too much walking and a lot compressed into a brief period of time. Also, the Hilton hotel was a bit dated

"Everything went great this year"

Everything went great this year, the only downside to this trip was the construction going on at the different areas (Worldstrides has no control on that I know). This just makes me question next year's trip.

"It was a wonderful experience"

It was a wonderful experience. The whole trip was well thought out. Our tour guide Mr Ed was a wealth of knowledge and Mr Lorenzo kept us on time and safe as we traveled.

"Ari's review of DC trip"

We packed a lot of visits in a short period and saw so much. The hotel was nice. The bed was comfortable and I felt safe. The buses were nice, except for the smell in the back after the boys used the bathroom. I liked the food at the restaurants. I wish the weather had been warmer.

"Great Sites"

Great Sites. Great Driver and Tour Guide. Very knowledgeable and got us right where we needed to be and on time. Food options were very good for all travelers. Hotel was comfortable and welcoming On-site coordinators.