Poet Travels

Italy’s Magnificent Lake District - June 10-18, 2008

Buon Giorno! Explore the breathtaking beauty of Northern Italy. Enjoy the security, ease and value of group travel combined with the flexibility to individualize this trip and make it truly your own. You’ll benefit from the experience of talented travel professionals who will help you uncover the area’s hidden treasures while allowing you the free time to go where you want to go and do the things you like to do.

Live la dolce vita in the Italian Lake District. This Alumni Campus Abroad travel experience was chosen for its relaxed pace. You need only unpack once, in a first-class hotel with a fine and extensive meal program, so you can leisurely explore picturesque islands, stroll through the gorgeous gardens and villas, visit sumptuous palaces and historic cathedrals, and embrace splendid art and architecture.

The unique itinerary has been planned by travel experts to feature preferred access to popular attractions and specially arranged cultural experiences. An exclusive educational program introduces you to local people and deepens your understanding and appreciation of Italian history and culture.

This journey to Italy’s Magnificent Lake district is an unforgettable treat for the senses and an unbeatable value. It is a popular trip that is sure fill up quickly, so don’t be disappointed - gather your best traveling friends and make your reservations today!

Provence and the French Riviera -September 12 - 20, 2008

Delight in verdant Provence before exploring seaside vistas in the French Riviera. At Avignon, see the Palais des Papes, and cruise the Rhone River past ancient city walls. Visit the medieval towns Les Baux and St. Remy, often painted by van Gogh. Admire stunning ruins in Arles, view the Roman Amphitheater in Orange, sample wine in the village of Chateauneuf du Pape and marvel at the iconic Pont du Gard aqueduct. Tour Aix-en-Provence and Cannes en route to the Cote d'Azur, where the Matisse Chapel and Marc Chagall Museum await in sunny Nice. Stop at St-Paul-de-Vence, and learn the art of perfume making in Grasse. Finally, experience the famous city-state of Monaco.

This Alumni Travel opportunity is chosen so that guests need unpack only twice - and only in first-class hotels with fine and extensive meal plans. Fascinating day-excursions and educational programs led by local, expert guides reveal the history and culture of Provence and the French Riviera.

Coming in Winter/Spring 2009 - Peru! Featuring Machu Picchu, the sacred city of Cuzco, the Andean Indian village and colorful Peruvian market of Chincero, the historic heart of Lima, and the ancient temple of Ollantaytambo.