Category Archives: Vámonos in the Media
Field Trip? Vámonos!
November 8, 2019NTA recently did an article on Vamonos Tours for their Courier Magazine. In the article they highlight our Music Festival for choral groups that we did in Puerto Rico. If you would like to participate in this year’s Music Festival for Choir groups in July, space is still available. Contact us today! Click the link…
NTA and Tourism Cares
August 5, 2019Here is an article from NTA’s Courier Magazine about Tourism Cares. Vamonos Tours was mentioned for what we do in Puerto Rico!
Letter From Our President
July 16, 2019Letter From Our President July 16, 2019 Dear Group Travelers, As you may have heard in the news, there are a few protests in San Juan and in other major cities of the US against the Governor of Puerto Rico. Some people want the immediate resignation of the Governor after pages of insensitive, homophobic, and…
Qué Guay Medford High!
May 16, 2018Back in February, Medford High School had a chance to take a trip to Spain to practice their Spanish. Find out all about their experience by reading the article. The link is below.
Should Your Tour Operator Be A SYTA Member?
January 3, 2018Absolutely! SYTA (Student & Youth Travel Association) recently wrote an article explaining why teachers and schools should choose a SYTA member tour operator for their school tours. As SYTA members, we are held to very high standards. Through the years, we have had to rescue groups who chose non-member companies based on price and promises…
Ponce’s Las Casas de Los Bomberos
April 13, 2017The Condensed Story of Ponce’s Las Casas de Los Bomberos On the 25th of January 1899 a fire broke out in a munitions depot located at the present day location of Ponce High School. Firefighters were told not to fight the dangerous fire. Seven firefighters and one civilian disobeyed this order and put the fire…
Internet Access in Cuba
April 11, 2017Here is a great blog article about internet access in Cuba. Internet is still painfully slow and costly for the average Cuban. For most Cubans to access the internet, they need to purchase an internet card and head to the nearest hot spot. While cards only cost about $2 for an hour of internet access, the…
ArtCenter in Cuba
January 3, 2017ArtCenter traveled to Cuba in Early October. Here is a bit of what they did there: Fresh Eyes Cuba is a 14 week transdisciplinary studio course organized around a 10-day immersive trip to Havana, Cuba in early October. Faculty and students lived in Havana and collaborated with the Instituto de Diseño (ISDi), Cuba’s design school….
Updated Statement on the Zika Virus and Puerto Rico
December 26, 201611th Statement on the Zika Virus and Puerto Rico As of November 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement confirming that Zika is no longer a global emergency. Nevertheless, we are well aware of the Zika virus and its risks. We also understand parents’ concerns in sending their children to areas with Zika….
Vámonos Tours Offers Language Immersion in the Caribbean
November 30, 2016Article on Vámonos Tours Excerpt Published in Courier Magazine; November 2016 Edition page 42 Vámonos Tours engages students with programs that combine cultural exchange, service projects and active adventure. On a zipline and nature excursion in Puerto Rico, students hike with local organic farmers and spelunk through hidden caves. “We make an effort to add Puerto Rican…