About Us
About Us
Welcome to Leisure World Educational Travel
Inspiring young minds through unforgettable experiences across the USA, Europe, and worldwide.
Based in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, Leisure World Educational Travel has been a trusted name in school travel for over 50 years. We specialise in organising high-quality educational tours for schools, working hand-in-hand with teachers to deliver trips that are safe, seamless, and full of learning opportunities.
From exploring iconic cities across the USA and Europe to discovering cultures and landmarks around the globe, our trips are designed to engage students beyond the classroom. Whether it is history, geography, science, or language that inspires your itinerary, we help create an experience that is educational, enriching, and unforgettable.
Speak to our Destination Experts at Direct Call +44 1685 206730
Why Schools Choose Us
Built Around Teachers, Students, and Learning
Trusted Experience
Over five decades of experience arranging educational travel for schools and colleges.
Learning First
Itineraries are shaped around curriculum goals, subject focus, and student outcomes.
Teacher Support
We take care of the travel details so teachers can focus on the bigger picture.
Memorable Trips
Every tour is designed to be educational, enriching, and unforgettable for students.
Our Track Record
We Understand What Schools Need
With half a century of experience behind us, we make school travel easier from early planning to travel day, helping teachers inspire students through real-world learning.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Your School Trip
Meet the experienced team who plan and support memorable educational trips for schools.
David Cousins
Managing Director
David has over 50 years of experience in the industry and leads the business with a wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise. His commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement has helped shape the company into the trusted business it is today.
Daniel Pearce
Company Director
Daniel has been with School Trip World for over 13 years and plays a key role in the day to day running of the business. With extensive industry experience and a customer focused approach, he works closely with schools to deliver exceptional educational travel experiences. His commitment to outstanding service and attention to detail helps ensures a smooth process for tour leaders.
Ryan Morris
Chief Sales Executive
Ryan has been part of the School Trip World team for over 15 years. Specialising in school trips, he works closely with schools to find the perfect educational travel experiences, providing expert advice and exceptional customer service from the initial enquiry through to booking.
Sami Harwood
Tour Coordinator
Sami is our Tour Coordinator, with over 8 years of experience in ensuring every school trip is carefully organised from start to finish. With excellent attention to detail and a friendly, helpful approach. Sami works closely with schools, suppliers and the team to ensure every trip runs smoothly and every customer receives outstanding support.
Bethan Shanklyn
Tour Coordinator
Bethan is one of our tour coordinators and plays an important role in planning and organising school trips. With a pro active approach and excellent organisation skills, she works closely with schools to ensure every detail is taken care of, helping to create enjoyable and stress free travel experiences from booking to departure.
Donna Bridgwater
Executive Administrator
Donna plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She manages the company's financial processes with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring bookings, payments and accounts are handled professionally. Donna's organised approach and attention to detail help support both our team and our customers every step of the way.
