"Seeing a piece of art for the first time can be such an eye-opening experience. In Italy, I like to engage my groups by asking them to fill in a speech bubble to guess what the statue of David was thinking before they see the masterpiece in person, and then compare it to their thoughts after visiting the Accademia. It's always fascinating to see how their perspectives change."

-Julia Wyndham, ACIS Tour Manager

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"I wanted to design a trip to Japan that would help my students understand what it's like to be a teenager in Japanese culture. My tour consultant, Katie, understood what I was after immediately and worked with me to design a trip that included both historical sights and a visit to the Sega Game Center arcade, tickets to see the Yomiuri Giants baseball team play at the Tokyo Dome and a Japanese movie night in Kyoto. It was a perfect blend of old and new."

-Rob Stone, Teacher, IL

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"Once I had a group leader come down with a cold just upon arrival in Spain. She was clearly feeling less than her best, but I could see she wanted to rally for her group the next day. I worked with the hotel's kitchen staff to arrange breakfast in bed for her, which helped to get her back on her feet. A caring gesture can often be the best medicine!"

-Deborah Wilson, ACIS Tour Manager

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"Stan's knowledge of British theater during our last trip to London was unforgettable. We saw two amazing shows and Stan even managed to get us backstage one night. We loved Stan so much that we requested him as our tour manager for our next trip, but he's directing a play in his hometown during our tour dates. Instead, ACIS has arranged for us to see a dress rehearsal of his play. I feel we've made a real connection to a true talent and to the British theater scene."

-Elsie Posern, Teacher, TX

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