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May 1 to 10, 2014 Intracoastal WaterwaysTHE AMERICAN SOUTH: CUSTOMS, CULTURE, CUISINE Cruise the Atlantic coastal waters of the Carolinas, Virginia and Maryland aboard the Independence and discover the unique nuances that have made this region distinct from the rest of the U.S. |
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May 5 to 15, 2014 Provence and the French RivieraSPRINGTIME IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE Discover why Provence and the Riviera are among France’s most evocative destinations. |
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May 18 to 25, 2014 Focus on BarcelonaTHE JEWEL OF CATALONIA A perennial hub of activity and culture since its days as a Roman port city, Barcelona is a city for the ages. |
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May 27 to June 9, 2014 Black Sea CircumnavigationA VOYAGE FROM PAST TO PRESENT Sail the Black Sea aboard the new 72-passenger ship, Variety Voyager, as we visit five countries bordering its waters, learning of the myths, history, art and current political climate of these countries along the way. |
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June 6 to 15, 2014 Arts of Northern France and BelgiumARTISTIC AND ARCHITECTURAL JEWELS OF EUROPE Explore this emerging 21st-century art and cultural mecca with Professor Bert Patenaude, MA ’79, PhD ’87. |
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June 7 to 17, 2014 Alaska AdventureGLACIERS, GRIZZLIES AND EAGLES Uncover the natural wonders of Alaska’s coastal and interior regions on this exciting foray into the American wilds with geophysicist Simon Klemperer. |
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June 10 to 23, 2014 Camino de Santiago WalkA PILGRIMAGE IN NORTHERN SPAIN Since the 11th century, pilgrims from all over the world have traveled over mountains and across borders to the remote city of Santiago de Compostela to visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint James, believed to be the saint’s final resting place. |
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June 14 to 24, 2014 Galapagos Family AdventureA WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Venture into the ultimate outdoor classroom with Professor Hunter Fraser on this journey through the “enchanted islands” aboard the Isabela II, chartered exclusively for Stanford. |
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June 16 to 27, 2014 The BalticsESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA Discover these three distinct countries, clustered along the Baltic Sea, that were, until the 1990s, part of the former Soviet Bloc. |
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June 17 to 25, 2014 Focus on IstanbulWHERE EAST MEETS WEST With its centuries-long history of learning and culture, Istanbul is famous for being at the crossroads of the East and West. |
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June 18 to 30, 2014 Southern Africa SafariKRUGER TO THE OKAVANGO DELTA Join us on a fascinating journey to explore the natural riches and historical legacies of South Africa, Zambia and Botswana with biologist Elizabeth Hadly. |
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June 21 to July 1, 2014 National Parks of the WestAMID THE NATURAL SPLENDORS OF THE AMERICAN WEST Few places conjure up images of untamed and untouched natural beauty as vividly as the national parks of the Western United States. |
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June 21 to July 3, 2014 Southeast Asia Family AdventureLANDS OF TEMPLES AND ELEPHANTS On this brand-new family adventure, visit both traditional villages and bustling cities as adults and kids absorb the lush beauty and rich history of Southeast Asia. |
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June 21 to 29, 2014 Examining T.S. EliotREFLECTION IN THE COTSWOLDS Gather together for a week with Stanford professor William M. Chace, emeritus professor of English, to share ideas about poetry, the imagination and the relationship of locale to creativity on this inaugural program that was developed in partnership with Continuing Studies. |
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June 24 to July 2, 2014 Pyrenees HikeACROSS THE MOUNTAINS OF SPAIN AND FRANCE Hike through Europe’s last great mountain wilderness area with Stanford faculty leader Roberto D'Alimonte and historian Peter Watson. |
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June 25 to July 4, 2014 Galapagos ExpeditionENCHANTING WILDLIFE, CAPTIVATING ISLANDS Join professor Bill Durham, ’71, to explore Ecuador from three fascinating perspectives: Quito’s colonial architecture and rich culture, the biodiversity of the Mashpi Rain Forest and the wonder of evolution in the Galapagos Islands. |
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June 26 to July 6, 2014 Tuscany Family AdventureVIVA L'ITALIA E LA FAMIGLIA! Experience Tuscany as it was meant to be: with family, friends and a hearty mix of learning, touring, dining and fun. |
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July 4 to 14, 2014 Rwanda AdventureGORILLAS AND CHIMPS IN THE MIST Come face-to-face with some of the planet’s most endangered wildlife and enjoy meeting with captivating locals in this small, yet awe-inspiring, East African country with Jamie Jones. |
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July 5 to 17, 2014 Wales WalkGREAT BRITAIN'S UNTAMED BEAUTY The long and fascinating history of Wales is woven into the untamed landscapes of this rugged, mountainous area of Great Britain. |
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July 9 to 19, 2014 Mediterranean Family AdventureLANDS OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS Discover the glories of the classical world in the Mediterranean with the whole family. |
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Pyrenees Hike
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