Our Story
Founded in 1976 by Marty Abrams, a former school teacher in Brooklyn, Junior Tours has always operated as a family run business. We’ve earned an impeccable reputation for treating our clients with honesty, integrity and respect. We are with you every step of the way. Think of us as your personal concierge handling every small detail for your entire group’s travel plans. Teachers who travel with Junior Tours return year after year and become part of our extended family.
In 2012, Junior Tours acquired Manhattan Tour & Travel, another family owned Tour Company who focused solely on planning Theatre Art Tours in New York City. The merger created many opportunities for all our clients who benefit from greater organizational resources.
We are a boutique Tour Company focusing exclusively on the needs of the educational travel market. Our tour packages are fully customized. Our prices are affordable for students. Each itinerary is designed to reflect the interests and educational goals of the group leader.
Teachers from all 50 states come to Junior Tours looking for an exceptional travel experience for their students…and that’s exactly what we provide them.
The Junior Tours Advantage
US
- Family Owned
- Run by Tour Professionals
- Live Person Answering the Phone
- Private Customized Tours
- You Choose the Dates & Itineraries
- 24 Hour/Day Tour Guide
- Free Fundraiser
- No Hidden Costs
- Affordable Prices
Them
- Owned by Banks & Big Corporations
- Run by Aggressive Salespeople
- Automated Switchboard
- Combines Different Groups Together
- Tour Company Chooses or Limits Options
- Step-On Tour Guide
- No Free Fundraiser
- Lots of Fine Print and Red Tape
- Higher Overhead Translate to Higher Prices
Spectacular destinations
Professional Affiliations
The Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) – SYTA is the non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. All companies listed have met criteria and adhere to SYTA’s Purposes and Goals and Code of Ethics. Visit SYTA online at www.syta.org.
National Tour Association (“NTA”) – Junior Tours has been a member of the NTA since 1983. NTA is an organization of nearly 4,000 tourism professionals focused on the development, promotion and increased use of tour operator-packaged travel. NTA serves as a consumer advocate through membership requirements and education. For more information on NTA visit their website at www.ntaonline.com.
The American Bus Association (ABA) – The American Bus Association facilitates the relationships between all the related elements of the travel and supplier industries. It achieves its goal by creating awareness of the motorcoach industry among consumers. Check them out at www.buses.org
DECA – Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Visit their website at www.deca.org.
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) – Junior Tours is a proud sponsor of FBLA-PBL. FBLA-PBL is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. Visit the FBLA-PBL online at www.fbla-pbl.org.
Texas Educational Theatre Association, Inc. (“TxTA”) – Junior Tours is a proud sponsor of the TheatreFest, an annual conference which allows all TETA members the chance to exchange valuable ideas and attend workshops, presentations, and performances of professionals. Visit TETA on the web at www.tetatx.com.
Educational Theatre Association (“EdTA”) – EdTA is an organization whose work is devoted to making theatre educators more effective and theatre education an indispensable part of student life. Visit EdTA on the web at www.edta.org.
Manhattan Tour & Travel specializes exclusively in planning theater arts & fine arts trips to New York City. Our team of professionals will help you plan an impeccable student tour package focusing on drama, music or dance.