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Whether it's a foreign language, Italian cooking, medieval history, or a million other possibilities, taking classes on your vacation can add a truly unique, enriching, and unforgettable dimension.

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The world´s top 10 places to learn how to surf

There are at least 600 towns across the planet which can boast gnarly waves, great vibes, and top-notch schools to get you on board, so to speak. And while it´s super hard to choose just ten of the best, here´s my stab at it, listed from priciest to cheapest.read post

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9 amazing learning vacations to teach you something new

Learning vacations aren't just about traveling away from home to study a particular topic, but also taking learning opportunities during fun vacations. Here are nine examples of both - in North America, South America, Europe, the Pacific, and Australia - from "travel discovery platform" TripstoDiscover.com: https://www.tripstodiscover.com/learning-vacations-to-teach-you-something-new/

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7 top benefits of studying abroad

Do you have a desire to study abroad? Then you need to get to know about all the benefits that you can experience by making the decision to go overseas to study. This will tempt you to look for available opportunities and proceed with securing them. Here are some of the most prominent benefits of this remarkable experience: read post

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French language school in Biarritz, France

Bonjour! Do you want to learn French? Are you looking for something different? Then our French language school is the one. School's owner is a French teacher which guarantees the best conditions for you to learn French: focus in on students' needs! We are located in Biarritz, a few steps away from the beach in beautiful house. Check out our website and join us: SOFI 64 French language school Any comments or questions are welcome! A bientôt! :)

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Paul Varmuza November 8, 2026 at 3:24pm

Because nowadays of course everything has to be tagged with a trendy buzzword - no matter how clunky lol. Learning vacations? Nah, now it´s "skillcations" 🙄 https://www.vice.com/en/article/travelers-are-ditching-traditional-...

Travelers Are Ditching Traditional Vacations for 'Skillcations.' Here's Why.

From cooking in Italy to surfing in Costa Rica, a new travel trend encourages vacationers to learn skills while exploring.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino June 13, 2026 at 1:59pm

If you´re interested in something a bit more cerebral on holiday than just cultural tourism, this is well worth a read: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/university-travel-course-vacat...
María José January 5, 2026 at 9:23am

This article about top destinations for learning was written with an eye toward travel in 2025, but still applies quite nicely to 2026: https://www.gatewaytravel.com/post/explore-inspiring-travel-destina...

https://www.gatewaytravel.com/post/explore-inspiring-travel-destinations-in-2025-unique-educational…
Helen Brown January 4, 2026 at 9:46pm

Always with the buzzwords - now some are calling some learning vacations “skillcations.” Whatever... https://travelnoire.com/top-skillcation-destinations

4 'Skillcations' Where Travel Meets Personal Growth - Travel Noire
Dave Acton June 16, 2025 at 4:24pm

Cooking classes are my faves, and my pasta class in Florence several years ago was meravigliosa! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/jan/03/readers-favourite-le...

‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays

From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences
David Paul Appell December 28, 2024 at 2:28pm

Travel journalism icon - and my longtime friend and onetime boss - Arthur Frommer, who passed away last month, was an ardent promoter of learning vacations, and we covered them often in Arthur Frommer´s Budget Travel magazine. In his honor, here´s a selection of articles on the subject from Frommers.com: https://www.frommers.com/tags/Learning%20Vacations
David Paul Appell August 18, 2022 at 10:00am

Here's a video from a company called StoryLearning Spanish, which sells courses based on - yes, stories - evaluating various Latin American countries for their relative merits as destinations for studying the Spanish language. Some interesting insights here: https://youtu.be/bfFdY7y5EgQ
Tripatini April 27, 2012 at 2:15am

Now on our blog: click here to check out a great account of a vacation spent learning Spanish in Costa Rica.
Intercultura Language School July 5, 2011 at 1:07am

Check out our Teen Spanish Immersion and Adventure Camp in Costa Rica!

http://www.interculturacostarica.com/spanish-programs/teen-spanish-...
Cathy Hohmeyer May 28, 2011 at 9:23pm

Offering a unique Lodge setting in the Adirondacks of NY State for learning, innspiration, cooking class vacations, hiking , canoeing etc. Romantic for couples, equipped for small groupsOur Adirondack Alps