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Intermediate Bridge and The Jekyll Island Club: Millionaire’s Retreat

Intermediate Bridge and The Jekyll Island Club: Millionaire’s Retreat

  • Improve your bridge skills under the tutelage of a Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League
  • Enjoy your stay at the historic Jekyll Island Club, and go behind the scenes to learn about its past as a resort for wealthy Americans like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts
  • Learn firsthand about the ecosystem of this coastal environment on a beach walk and a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Relaxing Retreats

Churchill’s Finest Hour: A Transatlantic Voyage on QM2

Churchill’s Finest Hour: A Transatlantic Voyage on QM2

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

On the Road: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

On the Road: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Walking & Hiking in Idyllic Tuscany and Mystical Umbria

Walking & Hiking in Idyllic Tuscany and Mystical Umbria

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

50 plus, Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Golf

New Mexico’s Conversos and Crypto-Jews

New Mexico’s Conversos and Crypto-Jews

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Rose Parade®:  A Heritage to Celebrate

Rose Parade®: A Heritage to Celebrate

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An Outdoor Discovery of Puerto Rico’s History & Heritage

An Outdoor Discovery of Puerto Rico’s History & Heritage

Wildlife Watching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Wildlife Watching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

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Customer service needs to improve!

I had purchased a Greek Island trip with Roads Scholar for the end of October 2022. I did not purchase travel insurance until after I fell playing pickleball and bro...

Group travel with Road Scholar has been…

Group travel with Road Scholar has been close to perfect in all ways. I have been on five programs and was more than satisfied with the hotels, food and length of ti...

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I went on a RS tour to Costa Rica and although I enjoyed the experience overall, our guide was often moody, keeping to himself, and a bit mean at times. My review (...

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Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I...

Roads Scholar charges more than anyone, non-profit? I don't think so.

I have taken 12 safaris in many African countries over the years. I wanted to do Roads Scholars Botswana trip but the single cost without airfare is over $12,000. ...

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  1. Educational Travel & Learning Adventures

    Not-for-profit creator of experiential travel opportunities all over the world for age 50+ Group or solo packages include lodging, meals, & expert-guided educational tours. Educational Adventures. 2023 & 2024 Enrolling Now. Non-Profit Organization.

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    Browse our selection of experiential travel opportunities all over the world for age 50+ Group or solo packages include lodging, meals, & expert-guided educational tours. Skip to Main Content. ... Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The Federal Tax ...

  3. Road Scholar Retreats

    Each Road Scholar Retreat has been selected for its natural beauty, storied history, warmhearted staff and, as always, its treasure trove of educational discovery. ... Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The Federal Tax Identification number (EIN) for ...

  4. Small Group Adventure Travel & Educational Tours

    Small-Group Travel with Road Scholar. At Road Scholar, we have experiential learning adventures for various types of groups, whether it's small-group travel for seniors or adventure programs for solo travelers. We even have micro groups with a maximum of 12 participants for those looking for an even more intimate small-group tour.

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    Discover Fall Tours 2024 learning adventures in the U.S., New England, Canada, and more. Enroll into Road Scholar's fall 2024 educational tours today! Skip to Main Content. Find a Trip; Browse Trip Collections ... the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The Federal Tax Identification number (EIN) for Elderhostel, Inc ...

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    In addition to both Montréal and Québec tours, you can find other trips to Canada, including our Alberta, Canada tours, British Columbia tours, and Nova Scotia, Canada tours. Book your travel and learn more about Québec travel adventures with Road Scholar today. Browse the Québec travel collection for seniors from Road Scholar.

  7. Road Scholar

    01/11/22 12:34 PM. 44 posts. I have taken 9 RIck Steves tours and 4 Road Scholar trips over the past 6 years, and agree with Pam's assessment. Similar philosophy, with the focus on education. I have found Rick's tours to be somewhat more consistent and that remains my favorite company.

  8. Educational European Tours for Seniors

    Europe Tours and Adventures. Europe is home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks and areas for travel. Road Scholar's European tours bring you to all of this continent's most famous cities and destinations, so you can learn about historical events like the French Revolution on a trip to Paris, understand the hard history of WWII in Germany, or enjoy the artwork of Italy.

  9. Our Newest Educational Tours

    In the Road Scholar Trip Lab, we're always developing new ways for you to discover the world. These new programs offer fresh itineraries by land and at sea to spectacular destinations around the globe. ... Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The ...

  10. Road Scholar

    Road Scholar is an American not-for-profit organization that provides educational travel programs primarily geared toward older adults.The organization is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.From its founding in 1975 until 2010, Road Scholar was known as Elderhostel.Road Scholar offers study tours throughout the United States and Canada and in approximately 150 other countries.

  11. Road Scholar Trips

    22. Re: Road Scholar Trips. Jun 13, 2024, 3:45 PM. The small tour company I used for Orkney and Shetland is Seymour Travels. He has a presence on FB as well as his website. We visited Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, Stones of Stenness and Unstan Chambered Cairn among the Neolithic sites. FB is Touring Britain.

  12. Rick Steves tour VS Road Scholar tour -- tour decision made

    My Road Scholar tours have been 11, 18 and 19, which is a better travel group size. I prefer Road Scholar's pacing. The Rick Steves' tour is all 2 night stops. The Road Scholar is 5 nights, 4 nights and then one night near Rome as you head home. The Rick Steves' tour is $4300 for a 10 night tour in September.

  13. Road Scholar this year

    117 reviews. 47 helpful votes. 1. Re: Road Scholar this year. Aug 9, 2023, 11:50 AM. Welcome to Trip Advisor Holly! I have done 13 tours with Road Scholar, 2 post-pandemic, none to Costa Rica. Of the 2 post pandemic - one to SW France was excellent. One to Belgium and Netherlands was really heartbreakingly awful.

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    Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

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    With this in mind, Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults for nearly 50 years, has launched a new series of trips designed exclusively for solo travelers over 50 ...

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    4.3/5 Great. 100+ reviews. 83%. Download brochure. By Road Scholar. preferred. Small Group Tour. Alongside experts, learn about Roman monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks and idyllic villages nestled above the waters of the Dalmatian Coast. Overview.

  18. Road Scholar vs OAT (Overseas Adventure Travel)

    Road Scholar varies more widely than Overseas Adventure Travel with a range of 10-24 while OAT caps their tour group size at a max of 16, minimum of 10. (OAT offers some small ship cruises, on which the max number of people is 24). The smaller group size allows for more individualized attention and easier access to more unique attractions.

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