Join Larry White, Beloit College professor of psychology, for a one-of-a-kind travel experience through Estonia.

The trip will appeal to travelers who like to walk, who like to interact with locals, who like to see and do things that most tourists never see or do, and who like to learn about the history, language, music, and culture of a place. You won’t have a professional tour guide—Larry White will be the guide! And he’ll invite his Estonian friends to join you as you hike through a bog, spend an evening at a jazz club, or do the Estonian sauna experience (complete with honey—don’t ask).

This unique adventure should appeal to alumni who prefer active vacations and don’t require four-star hotels and restaurants. Each participant will book their own flights and pay for their own meals, so the total cost will vary for each person. Some will want to prepare their own meals with ingredients from local markets, and others will want to try a different restaurant every night.

A detailed itinerary hasn't been fully developed yet, but the basic plan is to rent a 9-seat minibus and drive around the country, staying here and there for a couple days at a time. To read more about this fantastic opportunity, click here.

**price is per person, based on double occupancy.

Village Life in Ireland
September 9-17, 2008
Starting at $2,695, plus airfare*

Space is limited, so make your reservation early! Contact our Thomas P. Gohagen & Company® representatives at 800-922-3088 with questions regarding this tour.

*price is per person, based on double occupancy.

Wonders of the Galapagos Islands
January 16-24, 2009
Starting at $3,195, plus airfare*

Join us for the journey of a lifetime aboard the state-of-the-art exploration vessel, the M.V. Santa Cruz. Designed specifically to navigate the Galapagos Islands, it is fully equipped with everything necessary to make your Galapagos experience complete, from a fleet of Zodiacs to complimentary snorkeling gear. Excursions are led by our highly qualified team of certified naturalists, who share their knowledge to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating and mysterious natural realm.

These 19 islands, each with its own ecosystem, are literally overflowing with life, including species unknown elsewhere in the world, like the flightless cormorant and the marine iguana. With few natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is nearly fearless and accepts human company up close and to an extent found nowhere else. Here, you can walk among 400-pound tortoises, almost touch spiny-backed iguanas and snorkel alongside tropical penguins.

On mainland Ecuador, you visit the colorful Andean market of Otavalo and explore the magnificent colonial churches of Quito. We are also pleased to offer an optional six-night Post-Program to Peru's legendary "lost city" of Machu Picchu and the historic cities of Lima and Cuzco.

Space is limited, so make your reservation early! Contact our Thomas P. Gohagen & Company® representatives at 800-922-3088 with questions regarding this tour.

*price is per person, based on double occupancy.

Treasures of Southern Africa
April 28-May 11, 2009
Starting at $5,795, plus airfare*

A land of spectacular biological and cultural diversity, the wonders of South Africa exceed the imagination. The great English navigator, Sir Frances Drake, described the country’s southwest shores as the “fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth.” Poised between soaring mountains and expansive sea vistas, the highlights of cosmopolitan Cape Town span from its unique flat-topped Table Mountain to historic Robben Island to the serene landscapes of the Cape Peninsula coastline. Travel north to Zambia and witness one of the world’s greatest spectacles-the Zambezi River’s majestic Victoria Falls, “The Smoke that Thunders,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. In the “Gold City” of Johannesburg, experience the sense of community that unites Soweto and the stirring Apartheid Museum. Along South Africa’s northeast border, world-renowned Kruger National Park showcases abundant bushveld landscapes and exotic wildlife. Thrill to sightings of the “Big Five” animals amid the exclusive environs of the Shishangeni Private Lodge during a three-day safari.

This thoughtfully designed itinerary features the very best of South Africa and southern Zambia with preferred access to popular attractions, specially arranged cultural experiences and fascinating, insightful excursions led by knowledgeable private guides. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to sumptuous cuisine, personalized service and luxurious, five-star accommodations that have played host to luminaries and statesmen. To top it off, you’ll savor these once-in-a-lifetime adventures with like-minded travelers and still have free time to relax and venture out on your own.

Space is limited to ensure maximum comfort, so make your reservation early! Contact our Alumni Holiday travel representatives at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this tour.

*price is per person, based on double occupancy.