Destinations

Thrilling desert landscapes and modern architectural marvels

Kyrgyzstan; Kazakhstan; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan; Turkmenistan: The five “stans” in this region of Asia are a great way to structure an adventure in this part of the world.

A cultural odyssey through three Southeast Asian countries

See ancient sites and current-day cities and villages in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Enjoy a four-night river cruise to learn about life along the Mekong River.

Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

Cruise cerulean blue waters among remote islands, delving into a world of singular history, indigenous cultures, and astounding, diverse marine life.

History, art, and Indigenous culture in The City Different

Explore the country’s oldest capital, the contributions of the Indigenous population, and the later communities who found inspiration in the city’s rich atmosphere.

Examining history and art alongside modern culture

Take in the beauty of Japan’s temples and gardens, experience traditional Japanese living at a contemporary ryokan, and explore contemporary art on Naoshima Island.

Exploring the North and South Islands by private aircraft

Learn about Māori history and culture and survey incredible natural wonders, from verdant meadows to mist-shrouded fjords, with unique local experiences at each stop.

An introduction to Southeast Asia

Examine the region’s history and visit its royal palaces, glittering temples and jungle-ruined temples.

A luxury cruise through crystal waters teeming with wildlife

The vibrant bazaars and landmarks of Zanzibar; the magic of Seychelles’s Aldabra islands: a journey filled with up-close encounters with history, flora, and fauna.

A winter journey with warm snow coaches and cool sights

The majesty of Old Faithful, the beauty of snow-covered landscapes, mighty bison, and frozen waterfalls: a dazzling expedition through Montana and Wyoming.

Cruise the Nile and marvel at ancient and modern Cairo

Explore Egypt’s historical and cultural riches with exclusive tours of its temples, tombs, mystifying pyramids, and great cities.

Lively cities, dramatic mountain scenery and vibrant culture

From Bogotá to Pereira to Medellín, this trip hits can’t-miss sites—Zipaquirá and La Candelaria, the Wax Palm Forest, and Guatapé in the mountainous region of Antioquia.

An underwater adventure in Micronesia

Explore azure-blue waters teeming with colorful fish, snorkel with majestic manta rays, and learn about the islands’ ancient and modern cultures.

Ancient cities await on this journey through North Africa

With visits to UNESCO sites and destinations such as El Jem’s Roman Amphitheatre and the antique city of Djémila, this trip is equal parts adventure and education.

A month-long sabbatical in the cradle of the Renaissance

Live like a local and learn (or refine!) your Italian with language classes and on excursions in Florence and to Tuscany’s famous hill towns.

Lakeside sites that have inspired generations of writers

The latest in our popular literary series explores landscapes that have shaped the imaginations of some of the greatest writers in both the English and Italian languages.

A river cruise through the Netherlands

Soak up Amsterdam's incredible art scene, then cruise the rivers and canals of Holland, visiting storied cities and taking in the idyllic countryside.