A Cruise of Panama and Costa Rica <p>Explore Costa Rica's natural wonders and cruise the mighty locks and waterways of the Panama Canal during a day-time transit, plus meet with scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.</p>

A Cruise of Panama and Costa Rica

9 days | Feb 5 - 13, 2020 | Feb 19 - 27, 2020

The Silk Road: A Journey to Central Asia <p>Explore the fabled Silk Road as you journey through Central Asia’s Five ’Stans: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.</p>

The Silk Road: A Journey to Central Asia

16 days | Multiple departures between 2019 & 2020

Railroading in New England <p>Experience New England's breathtaking fall foliage, weathered mountains, rocky coastlines, and charming towns from aboard historic train lines. </p>

Railroading in New England

6 days | Sep 19 - 24, 2019

A River Cruise of Provence <p>Cruise through picturesque Provence along the Rhône and Saône Rivers while you explore important World Heritage sites, charming villages, and the wine regions of the Rhône Valley and Burgundy.</p>

A River Cruise of Provence

9 days | May 3 - 11, 2020 | Oct 3 - 11, 2020

Splendors of Australia and New Zealand <p>Explore Australia and New Zealand's stunningly diverse landscapes and wildlife—from the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens to renowned Milford Sound.</p>

Splendors of Australia and New Zealand

22 days | Multiple departures between 2019 & 2020

Iceland Explorer: A Family Journey <p>Stir the imagination for Viking sea voyages and fun aspects of geology during a family learning vacation to popular Iceland.</p>

Iceland Explorer: A Family Journey

7 days | Multiple departures in 2020

Tailor-Made Foodie Tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland <p>Work with a Country Specialist to craft a tailor-made culinary journey to your liking! You could experience London's Borough Market with a food critic, tour working farms in England's scenic Lake District, and explore the culinary delights of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. Then cross the Irish Sea to meet with an oyster farmer in Belfast and visit County Clare to indulge in Irish specialties and see the Cliffs of Moher.</p>

Tailor-Made Foodie Tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland

Hiking Through Patagonia <p>Go hiking amid the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia! Take in views of pristine glacial lakes, iconic snowcapped peaks, and dramatic glaciers and learn about the region's natural wonders as you trek amid Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks, both World Heritage sites.</p>

Hiking Through Patagonia

14 days | Multiple departures between 2019 & 2020

Around the World by Private Jet <p>Exotic adventure awaits you at every turn as you journey across five continents, experiencing the world's legendary sites up close, from climbing the terraced steps of Machu Picchu to traversing the Serengeti Plain on safari.</p>

Around the World by Private Jet

24-25 days | Sep 29 - Oct 22, 2019 | Feb 21 - Mar 16, 2020

Kraków <p>During this one-week stay, explore the history of Kraków, considered one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a major center for Poland’s cultural and academic life.</p>

Kraków

9 days | Multiple departures between 2019 & 2020

Classic Mystery Lover's England <p>This one-of-a-kind mystery tour explores the landscape of British mysteries from Devon and Dartmoor to Oxford and London!</p>

Classic Mystery Lover's England

9 days | Multiple departures between 2019 & 2020

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Enjoying the cruise on the Yangtze River Arctic-blue glaciers and spectacular scenery of Alaska Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. Credit: Ed Kanze Exploring Antarctica. Credit: Jim Zimbelman Smithsonian Around the World by Private Jet traveler in India. Credit: Dr. Richard Kurin On Easter Island At Potala Palace, Tibet In Agra, India In Bali. Credit: Dawn Rooney Aboard Zodiacs in Alaska In Singapore. Credit: Dawn Rooney On a hike in Europe Relaxing on the dunes in Morocco In the Baltics Legendary Peru travelers at Machu Picchu Enjoying the Highlights of Italy Enjoying the international Cannes Film Festival Loch Lomond, Scotland. Credit: Katherine Forsyth Railroading in New England. Credit: Jen Slowey Exploring the Galápagos Islands At Cannes Film Festival On an Expedition to Antarctica On an Expedition to Antarctica with the Le Soléal in the background On an Expedition to Antarctica with the Le Soléal in the background Enjoying the Great European Journey Enjoying the Emerald Isle in front of Blarney Castle African Safari – group photo with surprise guest in the background In Potsdam, Germany Doubtful Sound in New Zealand