16, June 2015: Hostelling International, the only global network of Youth Hostel Associations, offers more than 4,000 hostels around the world, including 250 specifically suitable for group accommodation. The non-profit organisation has a proud history and a relevant philosophy, which includes the promotion of sustainable travel. For educators charged with organising school trips, group accommodation in hostels provides a safe, friendly environment for young travellers at an affordable price, meaning costs can be kept to a minimum, allowing more students to participate.

Successful and Inspirational School Trips

Hostelling International’s website dedicated to group travel not only promotes the 250 hostels in the network specifically suited to group accommodation, it also provides a wealth of information and inspiration to assist organisers create a fun, exciting and educational itinerary for student excursions.

Switzerland: For those looking for outdoor adventure, Interlaken, in Switzerland is an ideal destination.

Belgium: History-focused trips can gain valuable insight into the past in the WW1 battlefield sites around the delightful medieval city of Bruges.

Italy: History, art and culture collide in equal measure in Italy, at the foothills of the Alps in Bergamo Alta.

London: Exciting, vibrant, relevant and historical, London provides a wealth of modern and ancient culture for students to explore.

Germany: For students of art and history, Cologne, in Germany, offers a perfect destination with stunning architecture, fascinating history and an ancient culture.

France: Politics and history-focused excursions can gain valuable insight and relevance in the unique surroundings of Strasbourg’s European Parliament.

Spain: Young travellers can immerse in the colourful culture and art of Barcelona — a city of living art.

USA: Washington, home to the USA seat of political power, the Whitehouse, can provide an astounding insight into the machinations of our modern world.

This is just a snapshot of the huge range of exciting destinations suited to educational travel. To view Hostelling International’s selection of hostels suited to group accommodation, visit their website.

About Hostelling International:

Hostelling International (HI) is the only global network of Youth Hostel Associations. Offering more than 4000 hostels worldwide, their website dedicated to groups features 250 hostels specifically suitable for school trips, corporate team building trips and families. HI is a non-profit membership organisation, with a proud history and a relevant philosophy. All hostels meet assured standards, guaranteeing a range of good quality safe accommodation, in friendly surroundings at affordable prices. Find out more at the website: https://groups.hihostels.com

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