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Travel Opportunities - 2011
| Date | Travel Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Aug 26 - Sept 4 , 2012 | Machu Picchu & The Wonders of the Rainforest |
| September 13-16, 2012 | Utah State vs. University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| November 7-15, 2012 | Italian Reflections Luxury Cruise |
| Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2013 | Tahitian Jewels – Oceania Cruises |
| April 22-30, 2013 | River Life along the waterways of Holland & Belgium |
| May 10-19, 2013 | Antebellum South aboard the American Queen |
| June 12-20, 2013 | European Tapestry – Oceania Cruises |
For more information on upcoming alumni travel events, call the Alumni Relations office at (435) 797-2055.
Aug 26 - Sept 4 , 2012: Machu Picchu & The Wonders of the Rainforest
Is Machu Picchu on your list of "must see" destinations? Don't miss this opportunity to visit the fascinating land of Peru with visits to Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. Discovered in 1911 by American Explorer Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu is one of the most renowned examples of Incan architecture. Thrill to the sights and sounds of the Amazon Rain Forest, watch Red-bellied Macaws near Lake Sandoval (an area known for its abundant wildlife), or explore the ancient history that makes up this enchanting land. View the brochure for complete itinerary and pricing.
- Tour brochure (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
- Tour registration form (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
September 13-16, 2012: Utah State vs. University of Wisconsin - Madison
See the sights in Chicago and attend the Utah State vs. University of Wisconsin football game in Madison, WI.
- Wisconsin - Madison brochure (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
- Wisconsin - Madison registration form (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
November 7-15, 2012: Italian Reflections Luxury Cruise
Explore Europe from Athens to Barcelona
Immerse yourself in Capri, with its stunning panoramas. Spend a day in Rome reveling in magnificent monuments from the Colosseum to the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Explore the fabled architecture of Renaissance Florence. See the sights and enjoy the views of historic old Marseille and visit the charming fishing port of Cassis.
Italian Reflections is now sold out.
- Italian Reflections cruise brochure (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2013: Tahitian Jewels – Oceania Cruises
Savor the tropical splendor of emerald-green palms, white sand beaches, and brilliant turquoise waters as you sail aboard the luxurious Oceania Cruises Marina to the most stunning destinations in the South Pacific, the gorgeous Polynesian islands. Experience a cruise with the finest service, accommodations, and cuisine at sea, where every port of call is an island paradise. Admire multihued lagoons around Moorea, be engulfed by tropical splendor at Huahine, "The Garden Island," and discover the region's cultural heritage on beautiful Raiatea. Watch a sunset on romantic Bora Bora, and wander the black sand beaches of Nuku Hiva. Sail to Hiva Oa, artist Paul Gauguin's idyllic island home, and enchant your senses with colorful sea life on Rangiroa before returning to Papeete on the lovely island of Tahiti. Set adrift, catch the breeze, and discover Polynesia's most beautiful gems on this exceptional voyage.
- Tahitian Jewels cruise brochure (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
- Tahitian Jewels cruise registration form (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
April 22-30, 2013: River Life along the waterways of Holland & Belgium
Join us in Holland and Belgium for nine days, cruising for seven nights aboard a state-of-the-art AMA Waterways vessel during the best time of year! Meet local residents during the exclusive Village Forum™ for a personal perspective of the Low Countries' modern life and cultural heritage. Expert-led excursions include private canal cruises in Amsterdam and Bruges, the windmills of Kinderdijk, expert-led excursions to the prestigious Rijksmuseum, world-class Kröller-Müller Museum, famous Keukenhof Gardens, medieval Antwerp and the impressive Delta Works. A Pre-Cruise Option in Amsterdam is offered. This comprehensive, all-inclusive itinerary—an exceptional value—is continually praised as the ideal Holland and Belgium experience. Details and pricing available soon.
May 10-19, 2013: Antebellum South aboard the American Queen
A voyage aboard the grand American Queen is a priceless experience in Americana, and this Mississippi River cruise through Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee brings an especially rich part of it to vivid life. Spend two nights among the cultural mosaic of New Orleans, then board an authentic steamboat bound for Memphis and discover the beauty of the river as you delve into the history, culture and epic grandeur of the pre-Civil War South. Tour the superb plantation known as Oak Alley and walk beneath its amazing canopy of oak trees three centuries old. Take in the many antebellum homes among scenic countryside in St. Francisville, and revel in antebellum splendor in Natchez, a glorious city rich with restored mansions. In Vicksburg, the "Red Carpet City of the South," view battle relics from the famous siege where Civil War generals Pemberton and Grant matched wits and wills. Stop in Helena, renowned as the home of King Biscuit Time – America's longest-running blues radio program, but its wonderfully preserved architecture offers traces of Helena's pre-civil war past. Arrive in Memphis and spend a day exploring its famed sights, from Elvis' Graceland to Beale Street, where the blues was born.
June 12-20, 2013 - European Tapestry – Oceania Cruises
Encounter some of the world's most evocative cities in Portugal, Spain and France as you weave your way through the colorful tapestry of Western Europe. Depart from Lisbon and travel north along the Atlantic coast aboard the elegant yet intimate Oceania Cruises Nautica. First is Oporto, Portugal, where an urban liveliness provides a modern sheen to the Renaissance architecture of the city's cathedral area and to the preserved medieval authenticity of its Barredo quarter. In Spain, visit La Coruña and its still-working 2nd-century Roman lighthouse, or take in Santiago de Compostela with its legendary cathedral marking a 9th-century pilgrimage route. In Bilbao, witness amazing modern and contemporary art at the thrillingly designed Guggenheim Museum. Complete your European tapestry with two days in Bordeaux, France, the city punctuated by Gothic churches, broad avenues and 18th-century mansions; and the region marked by famed vineyards and glorious château-dotted estates. Spend a day sailing along French shores and into the English Channel before arriving in England and the port of Dover.
- European Tapestry 2013 brochure (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
- European Tapestry 2013 registration form (If PDF will not open try opening in a different browser)
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