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  • Meet The Haygoods

    Meet The Haygoods

    For 33 years, The Haygoods have been performing together in Branson, putting their own twist on classic music. From a modest mobile home in the Ozark backwoods to sold-out theatre runs and international tours, the Haygood family turned a shared passion for music into a decades-spanning creative enterprise. Every year, they revisit the show to…

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  • Branson

    Branson

    Branson is one of the top student travel destinations thanks to a huge variety of live music, performance opportunities, amusement parks, and great home cookin’. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, this centrally located resort has grown and diversified to offer entertainment for all ages, along with music clinics, behind-the-scenes experiences, STEM attractions and more.

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  • Book Now, Relax Later: 3 Reasons to Start Planning Spring Travel

    Book Now, Relax Later: 3 Reasons to Start Planning Spring Travel

    If you’re looking to travel in the spring—or even next fall—it’s time to start planning now! While it may seem far off, the schoolyear will fly by and the trip will be here before you know it. No matter how busy you are now, getting the ball rolling will make your life much easier in…

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  • The Trip That Keeps Me Coming Back

    The Trip That Keeps Me Coming Back

    Music, memories, and a little Disney magic Every May, I have the joy of leading a group of wide-eyed, high energy 8th graders (decked out in matching shirts) on an adventure they’ll never forget: performing at Walt Disney World. There’s a special kind of magic in watching them navigate the airport as a team, juggling…

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  • Group Travel Videos: Where Memories Meet Peace of Mind

    Group Travel Videos: Where Memories Meet Peace of Mind

    From VHS tapes to DVDs to a comprehensive travel and photo sharing app, Group Travel Videos has come a long way. Over 25 years ago, founder Dave Martinson was bringing a photo-to-video montage program to dozens of Walmart stores, called Create A Video. “People would bring in their old family pictures, we would create an…

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