Global Travel Programs

Students will travel to San Salvador Island in the Bahamas to continue hands-on coral reef restoration work at the Gerace Research Centre. Building on research and designs developed by Tabor students in 2026, they will deploy and test innovative coral-farming structures engineered to withstand hurricane damage. Through snorkeling and dive excursions, students will collect and attach coral fragments to these structures, evaluating how effectively they support coral growth and recovery. The program combines marine science, engineering, and environmental conservation, giving students the opportunity to contribute directly to efforts to restore fragile reef ecosystems.

Tabor students will travel to Copenhagen, where they will stay with a host student from Rysensteen Gymnasium and their family. Tabor students will have a full weekend with their Danish hosts prior to a week of experiencing school life at Rysensteen in the mornings till noon, followed by targeted cultural excursions and learning experiences throughout Copenhagen and beyond, led by a team of Tabor faculty members. Tabor students return to their Danish host families daily around 6 PM. Learning about cultural similarities and differences between the U.S. and Denmark, making new friends, and learning experientially together are primary goals of this exciting global education program. Framing considerations for this program include: sustainability (city, industry, energy, and water), culture (art & design, history, food, maritime history), and government & social welfare (education, health, equality, climate). Special attention will be paid to Copenhagen’s maritime past and ocean-facing industries, such as global shipping and offshore wind.

Students will travel to the Azores—a volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean—to explore the intersection of geology, ecology, and culture. Through visits to geothermal fields, research centers, and historic towns across São Miguel, Faial, and Pico, they will examine how island communities balance tradition and innovation, sustainability and progress. The program connects Tabor’s coastal roots to the Azores’ story of migration and resilience, inviting students to reflect on how nature, culture, and stewardship shape identity across generations.

Students will immerse themselves in the culture and natural beauty of Spain’s Basque Country through a week of homestays, classes, and cultural exchange at St. Patrick’s English School in San Sebastián. They’ll experience daily life in Euskadi while engaging in activities such as kayaking river clean-ups, exploring ancient seaside cliffs, and trying traditional Basque sports. The program concludes with a two-day, 34.6-kilometer guided trek along the Camino del Norte — part of the historic Way of St. James — with overnight stays in Zarautz and Deba, followed by a visit to Bilbao to explore the region’s rich history, language, and culture.

Our voyage to France will feature homestays in the Loire Valley and language study at Saint-Denis International School in Loches. During our time in the Loire Valley, we will have the opportunity to explore several of the châteaux, including the fortified castle in Loches. Our excursions include a visit to Amboise, a château designed by Leonardo DaVinci for François Ier. We will also visit the château of Leonardo DaVinci, Clos Lucé. We are organizing a trip to the market in Loches, where we will purchase all the ingredients for a meal prepared by you with the guidance of Justine, a local chef from La Petite Jucherie, a neighboring town. We will also spend two days in Paris and visit La Tour Eiffel, Le Louvre, and Saint Chapelle. If time permits, we will spend a day in Versailles, in addition to a bike ride to the Petit Trianon, château of Marie Antoinette. 

Students will take part in an exchange program in Japan, beginning with a weekend in Tokyo before traveling to Obama to partner with Wakasa Senior High School and explore the region’s rich maritime history and culture. In Obama, they’ll visit historic temples, coastal cliffs, and museums before joining their Japanese peers for homestays, cultural activities, and hands-on learning aboard a nautical research vessel. The journey continues along the Saba Kaidō (“Mackerel Road”), a traditional trade route to Kyoto, where students will hike through scenic countryside and stay in rural villages. The program concludes in Kyoto, exploring landmarks such as the Arashiyama bamboo forest, Golden Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine — offering a blend of cultural immersion, history, and reflection.