"I wanted to reach out and let you know what an amazing experience it was to have my son on the Scotland trip with you this week. The communication and pictures were outstanding and made the week go by quickly since I felt it connected me to what he was experiencing. On the ride home from the airport he also mentioned that gluten-free shortbread had been provided for him as well. Thank you!"
"I feel that I could not have been luckier to have been put on my trip with the best counselors. Through our countless luggage lift sessions and daily conversations I feel that I gained incredible role models in my life that I will never take for granted. I believe that the situations that we were put in and the bond that we created is something that cannot be matched by many. I recall the quote one of them said to me right before I got in the van to the Rome airport. “When you can look in the mirror every day, and be proud of the person you see, that’s how you know you’ve done well in life.” That has stuck with me so much in the past week and I’ve been constantly thinking about it."
"Thank you so much for all your work, everyone. What an incredible trip. I am so impressed by how varied and organized and amazing each day seemed. I know Alma has had a life-changing experience. That was exactly what we wanted--after the pandemic and the world being what it is...It's so wonderful to see these young people having this beautiful experience."
"The photos are amazing and it looks like an incredible time was had by all. I can’t help but notice what a “growth’ opportunity it was socially for these kids. When you compare the photos from the beginning of the trip to the ones at the end- everyone looks healthier, more confident, and bonded with new people from different states. A little independence in a foreign country seems good for the soul!"
"A HUGE THANK YOU to you to the trip leaders for providing an extraordinary travel experience for our group of middle school students! My husband and I have been blown away by the numbers and depth of activities -- and extremely appreciative to you for your extraordinarily thoughtful (and detail packed) emails and photos/videos! We have looked forward to your updates every day. It is clear how invested you are, and how much you care. Thank you!"
"We can’t thank you enough for the amazing daily email updates/photos and for helping to make this a truly meaningful trip for Hudson. His enthusiasm and positivity about this experience goes beyond anything we could have hoped for. We are so impressed with him challenging himself and the support he had from all of you to make this such a memorable summer. He said that all of the leaders were awesome. We really appreciate it!"
"We honestly can’t thank you all enough! This has been an all around amazing experience for Catherine as well as Jon and I to watch her grow and learn so many life skills. You and your team are changing lives!!! I hope you realize the impact that you have on these children who so desperately need the sense of fitting in and belonging! We are forever grateful!!!"
"Jacob had an amazing time with Travel for Teens! He really enjoyed every city and all the Switzerland activities. He made some good friends and they all keep in touch. He loved the chaperones as well. The experience opened his eyes to how important travel is, and he got to learn about other ways of life. He definitely grew up - matured and is more self-reliant, after this trip!"
"On behalf of Sofia and us as parents, I want to express just how transformative and remarkable Sofia's experience with Travel for Teen was. The program far surpassed our expectations, and we were genuinely impressed by the level of detail and attention you provided throughout the trip. From the daily reports to the captivating pictures, to the well-trained staff, and the well-planned itinerary, everything was executed flawlessly. Each day, we eagerly looked forward to your updates, which allowed us to feel connected to Sofia's journey and gave us peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. Moreover, we are immensely grateful that we made the decision to send Sofia on this unforgettable adventure. This trip not only provided Sofia with a broad overview of different cultures and unforgettable friendships, but it also offered a unique educational aspect. Sofia had the opportunity to actively participate in learning about the importance of caring for sea turtles, the Hawaiian ocean, coral reefs, and the overall Hawaiian environment. To hear her recount the countless adventures, including her firsthand experiences in protecting and preserving these precious natural resources, was truly heartwarming. It is evident that she has gained a deep appreciation for the environment and a sense of responsibility towards its conservation. Travel for Teen has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Sofia's life, providing her with an invaluable education beyond the classroom. We cannot thank you enough for instilling in her a passion for environmental stewardship and for providing her with this incredible opportunity. We wholeheartedly endorse and recommend your program to other parents seeking both educational and life-changing experiences for their children."
"We can't tell you enough how much Lucy (and Katie) enjoyed the trip. Lucy came back with such an appreciation for Costa Rica and for you and the other TFT team members. She said you were one of the most amazing persons that she has ever met. We want to thank you whole-heartedly for giving the kids such a wonderful experience! Wishing you all the best!"
"I just wanted to write and let you know how grateful we are for the positive, incredible experience this trip as been for Noah. He said that he has more stories than he could ever tell. It’s been remarkable…And your emails with the updates and the foods eaten, etc, have allowed us to have a glimpse at what is happening every day. These things are life changing for teens and we’re beyond grateful to you and your team."
"Thank you a million times over for leading an incredible trip. Abby has the most amazing time. She said you guys were awesome. She made incredible friends and loved all the adventures. It was a perfect trip. It was hard to find a trip that was only for older teens 11-12th grade and we are so glad that we found you."
"Thank you for leading an amazing trip for Logan and all these teens. Logan truly had such a fantastic, life-changing experience and made some true friends that he hopes to keep for years to come. Logan shared that his counselors were all just wonderful and he liked you all so much and felt so comfortable with you. Logan is so sad to be home but he does hope to do another TFT adventure next year - though he's hesitant because he fears nothing will live up to this Costa Rican adventure! That's a good dilemma to have, for sure. Again, we are truly grateful for everything you did to pull this off so seamlessly - we know how much hard work goes into every day."
"Thank you so much for everything that you did to make this such an incredible experience! Gable said it was one of the best times in her life and from her enormous smile in literally EVERY photo, I know that is true."
"We are so grateful for everything! We love the incredible trip you have put together for the kids. The cultural experiences they are getting coupled with the service is amazing. Every day we look forward to all the pictures and the nightly summary email. It gives us a real sense of what our girls are actually doing and even lets us feel like we are a part of their journey. We are so impressed with the communication, the extensive planning and all the documentation. We love seeing the pictures!"