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How to Estimate Group Travel Expenses and What to Look Out For


You have finally settled on where to travel to, now, you need to figure out all of the large group expenses. The travel expenses can change the entire trip. Here are some great tips to consider when estimating group travel expenses (and what to look out for).

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Top 5 Tips to Enjoy Traveling by Motorcoaches


If the trip to the group’s destination is rough, it can make your entire vacation terrible. Simply planning ahead can change the trip’s outlook. No one wants to be miserable for hours so, following these travel planning tips will help keep you happy for your whole trip.

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Things To Do In Nashville, TN


With all its southern charm and vast history, Nashville has something for everyone. Here’s our itinerary of top sites to see in Nashville for any charter bus trip! 

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5 Steps to Planning a Trip to a Theme Park


No one wants to go to an amusement alone, so, invite your group and get to planning the perfect bus or motorcoach trip to one of the many theme parks in the US and Canada. Here are your 5 Steps to Planning a Trip to a Theme Park by charter bus!

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Field Trip Checklist for Teachers

Field Trip Checklist for Teachers


There is certainly no shortage of things for a group leader to remember when preparing for a field trip, especially if the trip lasts several days. Creating a field trip checklist will organize your thoughts and save you from those final moments of panic. Here’s our detailed sample field trip checklist for teachers!

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The History of the Motorcoach


Today, the motorcoach has evolved into a form of transportation that is not only reliable and efficient but is also able to offer the luxury and comfort that its earlier counterparts could never even dream of. Here’s the history of how they got to the premier group travel charter buses we know today.We’ve all rode in them, but do we know their long history?

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United Motorcoach Association and BusRates Congratulates Elaine Chao


The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and BusRates.com applaud Elaine Chao for her confirmation as the nation’s 18th U.S. Transportation Secretary.

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BusRates Young Life Portal


Announcing UMA’s work with the Young Life organization so that their travel planners can use UMA’s BusRates website to more efficiently handle their charter bus rental transportation needs.

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2016 BusRates in Review


It’s been a great year and a lot has happened during it, here are some numbers that will give you an idea of just how much business and traffic BusRates generates.

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If you Haven’t yet, now is the Time to Winterize your Vehicle


Being caught out in the elements for any reason on some days can be uncomfortable and in some cases life-threatening, so you need to be prepared and winterize your vehicle!  Here are 7 steps to getting your car ready for the winter.

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