Click here or click on "TRIPS" link above! By clicking on a trip, you will be guided through easy steps to register!

When it comes to the "type" of teachers who join us on our trips....well, we have a "Kind People Only" sort of vibe. Our Bookbag Tours teachers are warm, friendly, open-minded, flexible, inclusive of everyone, and absolutely must love an adventure! (Racism, exclusion of others, and clique’s are not allowed in our programs.)

[Special Note: We also understand that we are not for everyone, as we are not a very strict, formal, or stuffy type of PD. Our PD is organic, fluid, creative and filled with optimistically friendly, open-minded, accepting of others differences— kind of folks who love to travel and learn from their peers, as much as they love teaching!]

You begin with a non refundable deposit to hold your spot. After we receive your deposit, you will automatically be set up on a monthly payment plan to be charged to your credit card or bank account on the 16th of the month with the final payment to be made approximatly 90 days prior to the trip start date, unless you contact us to make other arrangements. To make other arrangements, contact us at contact@bbtglobal.us.

Final payment is due approximately 3 months before the start date of your trip. If you are registering for a trip inside of 90 days, payment in full is expected at registration.

Cancellation policy effective December 27, 2021

We know, especially after COVID, that sometimes things happen. We try to be as flexible as possible, but like everyone else, we have bills to pay.

If you choose to cancel your trip by December 31st, or 120 days before the first day of your trip, whichever comes first, you will receive a refund less your non-refundable deposit.

If you choose to cancel your trip after December 31st, or with less than 120 days before the first day of your trip, whichever comes first, you will receive no refund.

Because things change and unexpected things in life happen, I strongly recommend Travel Insurance. Without travel insurance you will not be guaranteed a refund. You may use any Travel Insurance company.

Here is a link to a quotes from several reputable companies:

https://www.squaremouth.com/22569

We can answer most travel insurance questions you may have, or even do a zoom with you to help you book your insurance. If you have questions contact us at contact@bbtglobal.us.

A thorough packing list will be sent to you before your trip! Some things you DEFINITELY need:

• A passport that doesn't expire any sooner than 6 months of your trip

• International travel adaptor

• Spending money for lunch, dinner, shopping, or anything you do in your free time

• A great attitude

Professional PD with Bookbag Tours is very fluid and organic. You will spend time reflecting with other teachers, networking and chatting about ideas, struggles, successes, best practices, etc... the entire trip!
In addition, you will receive informally-structured PD from our leaders, and/or, school leaders in the host country. All of our PD has an element of Global Collaboration, but may also include fundamental topics such as:

Closing Opportunity Gaps
Teacher Productivity
Math Strategies
Literacy Strategies
Student-Led Classrooms
Intentional Skill-Building Feedback
What Equity and Cultural Inclusivity Really Looks Like in the Classroom
Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages
Student Engagement / Relationships
Parent Involvement
Project Based Learning
Purposeful Lesson Planning
School Operations
Curriculum Mapping
Classroom Management
Differentiation
And other topics, based on the needs of our teachers.

All PD varies and is developed by our trip leaders and/or school leaders in the host country around April of that same year. If there is something specific you require. Email us and we can help you pick the country that will best fit your needs! contact@bbtglobal.us

• Hotel and/or Host stay, see listing.

• Airport Transfers (subject to trip)

• All Breakfasts

• Bookbag Tours Conclusive Summit Dinner.

• Any group activities that are planned by us as a part of the trip. Optional activities planned on your own are excluded.

• Your amazing Trip Leaders, your Professional Development facilitators, and our On-Site and Off-Site Team members!

You can definitely bring anyone who is self-sufficient. They might not be able to attend the schools if they are not a teacher, but many of the spouses will explore the area while you are in a training session (and they have fun doing it!) When it comes to children, unfortunately, it is not recommended for anyone under 16. If you have an older teen who thinks it's fun to hang out with a bunch of teachers, than give our director an email at contact@bbtglobal.us to discuss.

If you'd like to plan a family trip or vacation....please visit BBT Travel

Unfortunately, since our costs do not lower, the price is the same.

With your non refundable deposit, we are able to hold your spot until the payment deadline. We also provide customizable payment plans upon requests.

When a trip is full, you can join a waiting list on the trip registration page.

We ask that you book using your personal email address that you check the most. Please also be sure that our emails do not go to your spam folder.

No, we are completely inclusive! 

First, you will receive a formal certificate of your PD hours. Several states and districts are already acquainted with Bookbag Tours and endorsed by Palmetto State Teacher’s Association. Most districts will give credit and some may not. Please speak to your administration for requirements of professional development before booking. Contact us if additional information is needed.

Book individually, or together. On the registration form there is a place to put roommate choice. We will take care of you. When coming as a group, we just ask that you stay open for new friendships and be sure to make new meaningful friendships too, as we at Bookbag Tours try to make every teacher feel included.

We're glad you asked! We keep our costs lower for you by providing you the opportunity, and flexibility, to book your own flight. You can fly from anywhere in the world to our learning destination and even use your frequent flyer miles if you like! For some trips (limited), we put together a group flight. Any group flights that are available will be posted in Nov/Dec in your private group. We are available to help you discover the best options when flying to your destination.