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And the winner is...
Congratulations to NSTA attendee Tina M. of Marshall County High School on winning a spot on our Field-based Learning Seminar, taking place June 21 - 25, 2016 in Costa Rica. This unique professional development workshop is an excellent introduction to the many field science opportunities available...
World Water Day
Each year on March 22nd people from across the globe become aware of water related issues and the opportunities to help aid them. This day is known as World Water Day and each year the United Nations sets a theme for the day that corresponds to a current or future challenge. This year’s theme is...
Holbrook Attends National Science Teachers Association Conference
Lisa Palmese-Graubard and Chris Bensley will be representing Holbrook Travel in the Music City Center from March 31-April 3 for the annual NSTA Conference. Several speakers will be at the event, most notably Bill Nye, who will discuss the possibility of nudging ice and rocks in space out of the way...
Visit Holbrook at the Florida Audubon Assembly
Debbie Sturdivant Jordan will be representing Holbrook Travel at the Florida Audubon Assembly this weekend, October 23-24, at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, Florida. Holbrook Travel is also a sponsor of the event. The theme for this year’s event is “Parks: The Heart of Natural Florida,”...
Andrea Holbrook to Speak at Cuba Panel Discussion
Holbrook Travel President Andrea Holbrook will participate as an expert panelist in a discussion about Cuba on Thursday, September 17, in Orlando, Fla. The session, “Selling Cuba,” will take place at the Travel Industry Exchange and will focus on providing professional travel agents with an...
Job Opening: Marketing Manager
Holbrook Travel is seeking qualified applicants for an open position on our marketing team. The Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning and coordination of all marketing initiatives to meet company sales targets, increase brand awareness, and retain business and enhance growth and...
News: Flooding at Selva Verde Lodge
Early on Sunday morning there was a flash flood in the Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica that affected a restricted part of Selva Verde Lodge. Due to the floods, 12 of our 47 rooms will be closed for repair for an undetermined amount of time while we work on renovating the rooms. No other areas of the...
Great News from Fund for Teachers
Great news, teachers! Previously a regional teacher grant program, Fund for Teachers now awards grants to preK-12 educators from across the country. Teachers are invited to design their own professional development for the summer break and apply for up to $5,000 (individuals) or up to $10,000 (per...
Social Changes for Uganda
Uganda has had a tumultuous history. The country is well known for the military dictatorship of its third President, Idi Amin, who was portrayed in an Oscar-winning performance by Forest Whitaker in The Last King of Scotland. Freedom of the World reports since 1972 have gone back and forth rating...
Happy Earth Day!
There is no better way to appreciate the ground we stand on, the air we breathe, and the beautiful aspects of nature around us than celebrating with a holiday! Earth Day is an annual event to celebrate the natural aspects of the planet’s environment and promote awareness about pollution. The...
Happy Birthday, Giovanna Holbrook!
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Giovanna Holbrook, founder of Holbrook Travel and Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve!