International Travel
“One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller
OLLI at UMass Boston offers remarkable opportunities for travel throughout the world. Some of our past travel offerings have included visits to Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Canada, Holland and Belgium. We continue to schedule trips to intriguing destinations. Some of the upcoming trips include Rome and the Almalfi Coast; a Hamburg to Prague river cruise; Atlantic Canada's Maritime Provinces; and new visits to Thailand and Vietnam.
Spring 2012
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Rome & the Amalfi Coast
Day: Time: Dates: May 3-12, 2012 (10 days) Location: Rome, Amalfi Coast (Ravello, Vietri-sul-Mare, Paestum, Pompeii) and Naples Facilitator: Description: Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine! A guided tour of Classical Rome reveals historic treasures. Witness the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, discover the ruins of Pompeii, explore the most well preserved Greek temples outside of Greece while in Paestum, and visit the stunning hilltop village of Ravello. Sail to enchanting Capri and sip coffee in the Piazza. Additional experiences include a visit to a traditional ceramic factory, a taste of the local lemon liquor, and tour of a local mozzarella cheese facility. Price: $3,199 (double), $3,649 (single), $3,169 (triple). Included in price: round trip air fare from Boston, taxes/fees (subject to increase until paid in full), and accommodations, hotel transfers, and 13 meals). For more information, please contact Pat Flynn at (781) 335-2986 or visit http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.cfm?ID=465533.
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Essence of the Elbe: Hamburg to Prague River Cruise
Day: Time: Dates: August 22, 2012 (13 days) Location: Germany: Hamburg, Schwerin, Tangermunde, Berlin, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden, Swiss Saxony; Prague, Czech Republic Facilitator: Description: Discover urban gems, such as Berlin and Prague and diminutive Old World outposts like Meissen and Schwerin on this new 13-day Elbe River Cruise Tour from Grand Circle Travel. For seven leisurely nights, you’ll cruise aboard the newest addition to our own private fleet—M/S River Allegro—recently refurbished to meet our high standards for traveler comfort. 13 days from Boston to Hamburg from $3895 international airfare included. For more information, please call Pat Flynn at 781-335-2986 or see the attached pdf.
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Discover Thailand
Day: Time: Dates: November 4, 2012 (16 days) Location: Thailand Facilitator: Description: Our trip to Thailand in the past six years has been a big success. Most participants sum up this trip as “the best trip I ever took in my life.” On this 16-day journey, we delve into the distant past by visiting some of the nation’s most impressive temples and palaces. Along the way, you’ll meet local residents at a Cultural Center in the North; uncover traditional crafts; ride an elephant; cruise along a river on a bamboo raft; and take a cooking class; shop in the world largest weekend market; and taste the regional cuisines. It’s an adventure like no other since you will be accompanied by Wichian Rojanawon, OLLI Director, who is a native of Thailand. Join us! We can take only 20 people. The cost is $3,545 per person based on double occupancy. It includes taxes, roundtrip international airfare from Boston; accommodations; 33 meals—14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners; small group activities; all land transportation. If you are interested in this trip, please contact our staff for more information. Only nine spaces left!. You can also see further details here.
