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For parents of students abroad

The friend they'll text before they text you.

Your student is going across the world. They're going to have questions you can't answer in real time. We're the team they text when something comes up. Weekend plans, trusted recommendations, bookings, and all the little things in between.

Your student's going across the world. We're the team they text when something comes up: weekend plans, trusted bookings, and everything in between.

What parents tell us they worry about

What if they get sick or hurt and have no idea where to go?

With Flex+ Protected they get MyAbroadMD: English-speaking doctors they can find and book in 50+ destinations, and we connect you with trusted travel & medical insurance partners.

What if they get scammed booking trips online?

Every booking goes through our team. 2,000+ vetted partners across 65+ destinations, so we check the operator, price, and reviews, and members get our partner rates on top.

What if they lose their passport or miss a flight?

Real humans on iMessage. We've handled lost passports, missed flights, and confused first-day arrivals. They text us, we walk them through it.

What if they overspend on every weekend?

Member discounts on every booking ($20-$80 a weekend), plus we plan the trips and send the spots actually worth it. Most members save more than they spend in their first 2 weekends.

The 4 biggest fears.
And what we actually do.

Every member also gets our city-by-city Safety & Emergency Guides →

PARENT WORRY #1

“What if they get sick abroad?”

“They don't speak the language. They don't know which doctor to trust. And our US insurance probably doesn't cover them over there anyway.”
What Flex+ Protected gives them: Once abroad, they get access to MyAbroadMD's app. Through that app they can find English-speaking doctors and book care. Separately, we connect families with our trusted travel insurance partners so they can get a real quote on actual medical and travel insurance to add on. Get a quote.
PARENT WORRY #2

“What if they get scammed?”

“They'll see a cheap deal on Instagram, send money to some random tour operator, and lose it. Or pay 3x what locals pay. They have no way to know what's real.”
What we do: 2,000+ vetted local partners across 65+ destinations. Every booking goes through our team. We check the operator, the price, the reviews. If we don't trust it, we don't recommend it. Members get our partner rates on top.
PARENT WORRY #3

“What if they get lost or lose their passport?”

“They've never traveled internationally without us. What happens if they miss a flight, lose their passport, or have no idea how to get from the airport to their dorm?”
What we do: Real humans on iMessage. We've handled lost passports (we connect them to our partners that deal with it), missed flights (we help them rebook or get money back), and confused first-day arrivals (we walk them through transport). They text us. We help.
PARENT WORRY #4

“What if they overspend?”

“Every weekend will be a $300 trip. Hotels will be overpriced. They'll get the tourist menu instead of where locals eat. Their abroad budget is going to evaporate.”
What we do: Member discounts on every booking ($20-$80 saved per weekend). We weekend-trip plan for them. We send the spots that are actually worth it. 100% of pre-abroad members save more than they spend in their first 2 weekends.
★★★★★

Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely ...

Allison Elkin
Allison ElkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Flextrip made my daughter’s weekend trips abroad so organize...

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa MackinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Exceeded our expectations! They helped my kids with everythi...

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie PattiFlextrip parent
★★★★★

It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was wit...

Dori Prussian
Dori PrussianFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Like having a personal travel guide on speed dial. I felt so...

Jill Miller
Jill MillerFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Some of the best things he’s done in his life were through T...

Jen Resnick
Jen ResnickFlextrip parent
★★★★★

So calming knowing they had someone looking out for them and...

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne GottliebFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Tyler is incredible at helping answer any questions or conce...

Faith LeffelFlextrip parent
★★★★★

It was calming knowing they had people they trusted to help ...

Amy Paul
Amy PaulFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Stevie had the best semester abroad and Flextrip was a huge ...

Romie Rabkin
Romie RabkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely ...

Allison Elkin
Allison ElkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Flextrip made my daughter’s weekend trips abroad so organize...

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa MackinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Exceeded our expectations! They helped my kids with everythi...

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie PattiFlextrip parent
★★★★★

It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was wit...

Dori Prussian
Dori PrussianFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Like having a personal travel guide on speed dial. I felt so...

Jill Miller
Jill MillerFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Some of the best things he’s done in his life were through T...

Jen Resnick
Jen ResnickFlextrip parent
★★★★★

So calming knowing they had someone looking out for them and...

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne GottliebFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Tyler is incredible at helping answer any questions or conce...

Faith LeffelFlextrip parent
★★★★★

It was calming knowing they had people they trusted to help ...

Amy Paul
Amy PaulFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Stevie had the best semester abroad and Flextrip was a huge ...

Romie Rabkin
Romie RabkinFlextrip parent
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Made his whole experience much easier. Highly recommend for ...

Dana PearlFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Noah said the boat in Tenerife was the coolest experience of...

Sandra Warren
Sandra WarrenFlextrip parent
★★★★★

They knew exactly where to go, what to do, and how to make t...

Jill Miller
Jill MillerFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Supportive, organized and extremely available. The girls had...

Allison Elkin
Allison ElkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Every detail was covered. So organized and safe. I highly re...

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa MackinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

We were so grateful to have such an incredible service help ...

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie PattiFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Reliable and safe. Easy, organized, and exciting from the ve...

Dori Prussian
Dori PrussianFlextrip parent
★★★★★

The team genuinely cared and it showed in every trip they pu...

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne GottliebFlextrip parent
★★★★★

They made the whole experience so much more fun and so much ...

Amy Paul
Amy PaulFlextrip parent
★★★★★

So grateful we found them. Tyler and the team helped her pla...

Romie Rabkin
Romie RabkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Made his whole experience much easier. Highly recommend for ...

Dana PearlFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Noah said the boat in Tenerife was the coolest experience of...

Sandra Warren
Sandra WarrenFlextrip parent
★★★★★

They knew exactly where to go, what to do, and how to make t...

Jill Miller
Jill MillerFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Supportive, organized and extremely available. The girls had...

Allison Elkin
Allison ElkinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Every detail was covered. So organized and safe. I highly re...

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa MackinFlextrip parent
★★★★★

We were so grateful to have such an incredible service help ...

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie PattiFlextrip parent
★★★★★

Reliable and safe. Easy, organized, and exciting from the ve...

Dori Prussian
Dori PrussianFlextrip parent
★★★★★

The team genuinely cared and it showed in every trip they pu...

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne GottliebFlextrip parent
★★★★★

They made the whole experience so much more fun and so much ...

Amy Paul
Amy PaulFlextrip parent
★★★★★

So grateful we found them. Tyler and the team helped her pla...

Romie Rabkin
Romie RabkinFlextrip parent
The plan we recommend for parents

Flex+ Protected.

RECOMMENDED FOR PARENTS

Everything they need. Peace of mind abroad.

Includes access to our public Safety & Emergency Guide.

Pre-abroad pricing

Flex+ Protected

$149

One-time payment

Join Protected
  • 24/7 older friend text chat
  • Member-only discounts on bookings
  • Weekend trip planning
  • 2,000+ vetted local partners
  • Hotel and activity bookings
  • English-speaking doctors in 50+ destinations
  • Access to medical and travel insurance
  • 24/7 specialist request chat
  • Travel document storage
Allison Elkin
★★★★★

“Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely available while Sophie was abroad. The girls had the best time of their lives and Flextrip made it feel smooth.”

Allison Elkin
From parents

What parents are saying.

See all reviews →
★★★★★

As a parent I would highly recommend Flextrip. Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely available while Sophie was studying abroad. The girls had the best time of their lives and Flextrip was a huge help in making it feel smooth.

Allison Elkin
Allison Elkin
★★★★★

What an amazing company! Flextrip made my daughter’s weekend trips abroad so organized and safe! Every detail was covered! I highly recommend!

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa Mackin
★★★★★

Flex trip 100% exceeded our expectations! My son and daughter were both abroad this year, one in Rome and the other in Barcelona. Flextrip helped my kids with everything from hotels to excursions and we were so grateful to have such an incredible service help them navigate what to do while abroad. Highly highly recommend!

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie Patti
★★★★★

I cannot say enough amazing things about FlexTrip and the incredible experience they provided for my daughter while she was studying abroad in Madrid. From the very beginning, their team made everything easy, organized, and exciting. They planned amazing weekend trips, booked great hotels, and arranged unforgettable excursions and activities throughout Europe. As a parent, it gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was traveling with a company that was reliable and safe.

Dori Prussian
Dori Prussian
★★★★★

FlexTrip was such a game changer for my daughter and her friends while they were abroad. Tyler and the team were so informative about every city they traveled to — they knew exactly where to go, what to do, and how to make the most of every weekend. It was like having a personal travel guide on speed dial. I felt so much better knowing they had someone looking out for them the whole time.

Jill Miller
Jill Miller
★★★★★

Tyler helped out Ben and his friends so much on every weekend trip! They were so helpful in setting up the trips and making sure the kids didn’t make any mistakes in the planning process. My son said some of the best things he’s done in his life was through Tyler and the team :)

Jen Resnick
Jen Resnick
★★★★★

Luke and his friends had the best time ever abroad. It was so calming knowing they had someone there to not only plan everything but also be like an older friend looking out for them and making sure they weren’t getting taken advantage of. Tyler and the team genuinely cared and it showed in every trip they put together.

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne Gottlieb
★★★★★

Flextrip was amazing at planning my son’s and his friends’ activities while traveling abroad. Tyler is incredible at helping answer any questions or concerns that come up. The best!

F
Faith Leffel
★★★★★

The girls absolutely loved Tyler and the team. They made the whole experience so much more fun and so much less stressful. As a parent it was calming knowing they had people they trusted to help plan all their weekend trips. FlexTrip took so much of the guesswork out of it and the girls had the time of their lives.

Amy Paul
Amy Paul
★★★★★

Stevie had the best semester abroad and Flextrip was a huge part of that. Tyler and the team helped her plan every weekend trip and I never had to worry. So grateful we found them.

Romie Rabkin
Romie Rabkin
★★★★★

My son used Flextrip while traveling abroad and it made his whole experience much easier. Highly recommend for any student studying abroad!

D
Dana Pearl
★★★★★

Noah had the best time abroad and said his favorite day was the boat in Tenerife. He said it was the coolest experience of his life. So grateful for Tyler and the Flextrip team for helping make it all happen.

Sandra Warren
Sandra Warren
★★★★★

As a parent I would highly recommend Flextrip. Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely available while Sophie was studying abroad. The girls had the best time of their lives and Flextrip was a huge help in making it feel smooth.

Allison Elkin
Allison Elkin
★★★★★

What an amazing company! Flextrip made my daughter’s weekend trips abroad so organized and safe! Every detail was covered! I highly recommend!

Ilyssa Mackin
Ilyssa Mackin
★★★★★

Flex trip 100% exceeded our expectations! My son and daughter were both abroad this year, one in Rome and the other in Barcelona. Flextrip helped my kids with everything from hotels to excursions and we were so grateful to have such an incredible service help them navigate what to do while abroad. Highly highly recommend!

Stephanie Patti
Stephanie Patti
★★★★★

I cannot say enough amazing things about FlexTrip and the incredible experience they provided for my daughter while she was studying abroad in Madrid. From the very beginning, their team made everything easy, organized, and exciting. They planned amazing weekend trips, booked great hotels, and arranged unforgettable excursions and activities throughout Europe. As a parent, it gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was traveling with a company that was reliable and safe.

Dori Prussian
Dori Prussian
★★★★★

FlexTrip was such a game changer for my daughter and her friends while they were abroad. Tyler and the team were so informative about every city they traveled to — they knew exactly where to go, what to do, and how to make the most of every weekend. It was like having a personal travel guide on speed dial. I felt so much better knowing they had someone looking out for them the whole time.

Jill Miller
Jill Miller
★★★★★

Tyler helped out Ben and his friends so much on every weekend trip! They were so helpful in setting up the trips and making sure the kids didn’t make any mistakes in the planning process. My son said some of the best things he’s done in his life was through Tyler and the team :)

Jen Resnick
Jen Resnick
★★★★★

Luke and his friends had the best time ever abroad. It was so calming knowing they had someone there to not only plan everything but also be like an older friend looking out for them and making sure they weren’t getting taken advantage of. Tyler and the team genuinely cared and it showed in every trip they put together.

Suzanne Gottlieb
Suzanne Gottlieb
★★★★★

Flextrip was amazing at planning my son’s and his friends’ activities while traveling abroad. Tyler is incredible at helping answer any questions or concerns that come up. The best!

F
Faith Leffel
★★★★★

The girls absolutely loved Tyler and the team. They made the whole experience so much more fun and so much less stressful. As a parent it was calming knowing they had people they trusted to help plan all their weekend trips. FlexTrip took so much of the guesswork out of it and the girls had the time of their lives.

Amy Paul
Amy Paul
★★★★★

Stevie had the best semester abroad and Flextrip was a huge part of that. Tyler and the team helped her plan every weekend trip and I never had to worry. So grateful we found them.

Romie Rabkin
Romie Rabkin
★★★★★

My son used Flextrip while traveling abroad and it made his whole experience much easier. Highly recommend for any student studying abroad!

D
Dana Pearl
★★★★★

Noah had the best time abroad and said his favorite day was the boat in Tenerife. He said it was the coolest experience of his life. So grateful for Tyler and the Flextrip team for helping make it all happen.

Sandra Warren
Sandra Warren
Common parent questions

Things parents ask.

What's the difference between Access Pass and Protected?

Access Pass is for students who mainly want help planning great weekends away: where to go, what to book, and which companies are actually worth it. Protected includes everything in Access Pass, plus extra support for when something goes wrong on a trip, like help finding the right urgent care or next steps faster in a new place.

What does Flextrip actually help with?

Flextrip helps your student plan smarter weekend trips while they are abroad. We help them choose good destinations, pick solid routes and places to stay, and avoid wasting money on sketchy or low-quality tours. We work with partners we already know and trust so they are not guessing in a new city.

How does Flextrip help my student avoid getting scammed while traveling?

Abroad, students see a lot of "too good to be true" deals, last-minute offers, and tours that look fine online but are not. We help them cut through that by pointing them to the operators and experiences we already know, instead of random links they find in group chats or on social media. That lowers the chance of them getting stuck with fake tours, poor-quality trips, or bad fine print.

How does Flextrip help with nightlife safety?

Parents are often most nervous about going out at night in a new city. We help by steering students toward the areas and nightlife organizers we know are more reliable, and away from the ones that have a history of being disorganized or not worth the risk. It doesn't replace their judgment, but it gives them better options to pick from.

How does Flextrip save students money while they're abroad?

Flextrip helps students save money by giving them access to trusted travel discounts and partner rates across the places they actually want to go. Instead of overpaying, booking the wrong thing, or ending up with low-quality options, they get better-value choices from companies we already know and work with. It's a win for students because they save money and travel smarter, and a win for parents because there is more confidence behind what they are booking.

Tyler Moody
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our CEO.

“I studied abroad and have spent the last three years helping thousands of students plan their best trips. On this 15-minute call I can walk you through how Flextrip fits what you and your friends actually need abroad.

You do not need an overpriced travel agency, just someone to make sure you're having the best time of your lives the right way.”

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