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Adventure Holiday: Namibian Camping Safari Vacation Type: Safaris Nature and Wildlife Tours Travel Location: Africa Namibia Venture into the expansive and populous wildlife reserves of Namibia.Traverse the Namib Desert on this exciting tour.See numerous animal species in a variety of habitats.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The dunes at Sossusvlei in the [...]

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Adventure Holiday: An Andalusian Journey by Train Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Spain See magnificent cities in the Andalusia province of southern Spain.View the remnants of Moorish civilization in Andalusian architecture.Visit Jerez, renowned for its sherry and the Royal Spanish Riding School. adults only. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Performance [...]

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Adventure Holiday: The Great Spain and Portugal Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Spain See the sights of southern Spain and Portugal by rail.Visit the sacred Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Portugal.See the Andalusian School of Equestrian Art perform at Jerez, Spain.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of [...]

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Adventure Holiday: Field School of the Center for American Archeology Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Youth Programs Travel Location: North America United States Midwestern USA Illinois Learn about prehistoric inhabitants of the lower Illinois River valley. Participate in excavations and analyses at working archaeological sites. Use native techniques to reconstruct ceramics and early American [...]

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Adventure Holiday: The Great Austria and Eastern Europe Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Austria Marvel at the extraordinary beauty of the Austrian countryside.Tour bustling Pest and the quiet streets of Buda in Hungary’s capital.Spend a few days in Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel [...]

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Adventure Holiday: The Great Scandinavia Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Norway Visit Sweden’s crystal country and watch glassblowers at work.Tour Stockholm, “the Venice of the North,” with its sparkling harbor.Ride through impressive scenery — Norway’s mighty fjords and glaciers.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The Geiranger Fjord [...]

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Tags: Europe, Illinois, Iran, Norway, Scandinavia, United States, Venice

Adventure Holiday: The Great Switzerland Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Switzerland Explore Swiss highlights, like St. Moritz, famous for its “champagne air.” Ride by train through the Bernina Pass, past glaciers and waterfalls.Journey on the Glacier Express to the quaint and quiet village of Zermatt.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail [...]

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Adventure Holiday: Botswana and Zimbabwe by Foot and Boat Vacation Type: Canoeing Safaris Travel Location: Africa Botswana View the natural wonders of Africa from an up-close perspective.Canoe the Zambezi River or walk into Zimbabwe’s remote interior.See many large species including zebra, elephant, hippo and buffalo.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Lions quench [...]

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Adventure Holiday: The Great Italy Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe Italy Ride through ancient towns, lush vineyards and beautiful scenery in Italy.Stay in the glorious four-star Hotel Brufani in Perugia.See all the glories of historic Italy from Murano to Mt. Vesuvius.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The [...]

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Tags: Europe, Illinois, Italy, Peru, United States, Venice

Adventure Holiday: The Great French Express Vacation Type: Train Journeys Gourmet Tours Travel Location: Europe France See French highlights, wineries, Cezanne’s studio and the Mediterranean.Travel first-class by express train through vineyards and fortified towns.Stay in the elegant Hotel Imperator in the ancient city of Nimes.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The Chateau [...]

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