I was bitten by the “travel bug” when at 14 years old I traveled alone, by train, from Richmond VA to Sarasota FL. That experience confirmed travel would be an important part of my life. Trips with my family to various parts of the US helped me understand there’s a big world out there waiting to be explored.
Thanks to travel companions, including family and friends, I’ve had the opportunity to see much of North America, parts of Europe, Central and South America, Africa, the South Pacific, and the Middle East. There’s still so much more for me to see and experience.
After retiring, I returned to my hometown of Sarasota, FL and began organizing “people to people” trips to Cuba. Learning to know Cuban people and the rich culture of the island, which is often seen as off-limits, proved to be an enriching experience for many “people to people” participants. Isn’t that the benefit of travel – expanding our horizons, and hopefully making us better citizens of the world?
Group travel holds a particular attraction for me. I enjoy getting to know new traveling companions, hearing their stories and participating in the enjoyment of being exposed to new cultures and the people who help create the rich tapestry that make up our world.
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See intriguing animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and penguins, plus many species of birds and reptiles. Enjoy dinner outside in the Outback and gaze in wonder at more stars than you thought possible. Observe vibrant, colourful ocean life as you tour the Great Barrier Reef in a glass-bottomed boat. Learn about the Australian Aboriginals and visit one of their most sacred and beautiful natural sights—the giant Uluru rock formation. Also, visit world-famous sites in the cities of Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney.
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THIS IS A CUSTOM PROGRAM. Registration by invitation only.
Embark on an unforgettable journey throughout the majestic land of New Zealand! This program offers plenty of adventure and variety: you’ll float through underground caves lit by thousands of tiny glow worms, see bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers, trek across the rugged terrain of a crater, explore a Lord of the Rings movie set, taste local wines, get up close to glaciers, and cruise through awe-inspiring fiords upon a modern catamaran vessel. Each destination offers unique and unforgettable experiences, with breathtaking scenery at every turn.
