Max Holzer

Travel Specialist - Sales , NJ Office

I am an animal lover, avid reader, and I love cool dining experiences and traveling. I also love to exercise!

Why Educators Love Working with Max

Teachers appreciate Max’s personalized approach, clear communication, and commitment to making every trip planning experience smooth and enjoyable. Here’s what they have to say.

I was referred to ETA by a school official here at my school district, and I can say that I wasn’t disappointed at all. Max Holzer was my point of contact in arranging my senior class trip to New York City from Arizona, and he was helpful in every aspect of it. He was accommodating in being available as much as possible when I encountered difficulties with my planning. Moreover, he was able to work with my school district in adhering to their specific requirements. The itinerary itself highlighted the major attractions of Manhattan, and for the most part, we adhered to it. I am thankful that ETA along with Max were able to make this trip happen for my students, and I highly recommend them.

Terrance G.

High School Teacher

Ok, take a minute…imagine the most amazing school trip that you’ve ever had. Oh, wait…you haven’t had an amazing one before? Use Educational Travel Adventures (ETA) and you will. Last November, I contacted ETA along with three other educational travel companies to assist with planning our school’s annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. Of the four travel establishments, ETA is the only one that employs Max, tour coordinator extraordinaire. Max took all of the info: price point, number of travelers, sites that we were interested in visiting, etc., and arranged an itinerary that we as a school felt comfortable with and one that our students were excited about participating in. Parents were supportive of the price point and working with Max who was communicative, accommodating, and prompt during each interaction, which put our school at ease.

Two weeks ago, we returned from our amazing DC trip and our student participants have continuously commented about what a great experience they had, largely due to our tour manager Rachel. She shared her knowledge of DC in a way that not only captivated our students, but also resonated with them after our trip. Our 8th grade trip will long be remembered for being both informational and interesting.

Working with ETA was incredible because they listened to our needs and were accommodating with our requests, which resulted in an amazing trip for our Crain’s Creek Middle School 8th graders. We highly recommend using ETA for school travel trips – make sure that you ask for Max!

Tish F.

Middle School Counsellor

If you need to book an educational trip, go with ETA! They were super flexible and worked with me the entire time to ensure our trip met our needs. Max Holzer was with me every step of the way, provided me with real time updates, and always picked up the phone for any question I had. Such a thorough process. Highly recommend 🙂

Neelam B.

College Advisor

When I Joined ETA & What I Love About Working Here

2024, I love the community that ETA has built. The relationships we have with clients and each other as colleagues is truly special and rare. We love to have fun together and it is like one big family!

Professional Background

I am a former student with a background in marketing and business, and while I am newer to the industry, I’ve grown up around Educational Travel Adventures and the impact it has on students and schools. Because I was recently a student myself, I have firsthand insight into what students are excited about and what teachers value most when planning meaningful out-of-school experiences.

I understand that educational travel is more than just a trip, it’s an opportunity for students to connect with their classmates and teachers in a new environment while experiencing hands-on learning in a memorable way. I remember how exciting it was when my class had a trip on the calendar. Those experiences created lasting memories and strengthened relationships, all while bringing lessons to life outside of the classroom.

Travel has always been an important part of my life as well. Having traveled from a young age, I’ve seen how stepping outside of your everyday surroundings broadens perspectives, introduces new cultures, and shapes personal growth. I’m passionate about helping schools create those same impactful experiences for their students.

Fun Facts About Max

Interesting Facts
I live on a farm, I enjoy knitting, I love fashion, I have been traveling my entire life, I have 5 dogs!

Favorite Place Traveled:
Barcelona for the great food and fun culture.

Favorite subject to study in school:
Science – I like learning exactly how things work.

Most Recent Passport Stamp:
United Kingdom.

Most unexpected moment while traveling:
I traveled to Brazil and stayed in a remote area of the Amazon rainforest. It was extremely humid and buggy as one could imagine. What was unexpected was the amount of mosquitoes. You could not take a breath without getting 5 bites. I am talking about your entire face, getting bitten through clothes, it was impossible to avoid. We were actually supposed to sleep outside in hammocks one night, but we opted out after the crazy amount of mosquitoes all over. It was quite the adventure though!

Window seat or aisle seat?
Window, way more conducive for sleeping. You get a head rest.

Dream destination (not yet visited):
Japan.

Go-to travel snack:
Peanuts! I love them and they are easy to carry.=

One thing I hope students gain from traveling:
I hope that students gain new outlooks on life when they travel. I hope they realize that the world is full of opportunity for them. Travel is an eye opening opportunity for all!

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