Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Popular global tours with a unique focus on educational experiences for mostly senior travelers.
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Adventures Online: The Colors & Contrasts of Morocco
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
  • Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Holy Land

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Biltmore & Beyond: The Wonders of Western North Carolina
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the 125,000-acre grounds of the turn-of-the-century Biltmore Estate and learn the history of the Vanderbilt Family and the men who built America’s largest home
  • Visit the Old Kentucky Home and Connemara, once home two of Western North Carolina’s most famous writers: Thomas Wolfe and Carl Sandburg
  • Experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you hike to Chimney Rock and enjoy a narrated boat ride on Lake Lure

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Flower Show, Barnes Foundation & Gardens: Three Nights in Philly
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Attend the Flower Show with limited free time to explore on your own
  • Explore the unique Barnes Foundation at its magnificent new Philadelphia campus
  • Go behind the scenes at Longwood Gardens to see what it takes to maintain its indoor and outdoor gardens, then enter another time at Winterthur, with its priceless art, antiques and 60-acre garden

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks

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Road Scholar Big Band
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Expert conductor offers pointers, constructive critique, and introduces his unique ‘play by ear’ approach
  • Join in small ensemble jam sessions during free periods
  • Delight in a chance to perform for a small live audience at the Big Band Dinner Dance culminating a week of rehearsals and camaraderie

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Keys and Everglades: Human and Natural History Outdoor Studies
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Learn about Florida Keys ecology as you explore Dry Tortugas National Park and two state parks
  • Enjoy a special visit to Biscayne National Park
  • Delve into evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to farmers and presidents

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Winter in the Italian Riviera: A Coastal Utopia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Listen to the sounds of Italy during a piano and violin concert in Villa Durazzo
  • Explore some of Genoa’s 42 palaces, which are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a local expert
  • Get a taste of the culture in a cooking class based on the famous Genovese recipe for pesto

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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La Dolce Vita: The Italian Lakes of Como, Garda and Maggiore
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

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Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace

When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta L...

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Floralin

Jan 2025

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Same complaint as everyone else

Same complaint as everyone else. While I can see why the Cancel for Any Reason clause may be necessary for the business model, the problem is that THIS IS NOT EXPLA...

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Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

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Road Scholar SCAMS older adults

If you want a real review and not their good reviews on their website, read this. Their customer service is horrible and they try to get as much money as possible by...

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John Clark

Dec 2024

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Unethical and misleading trip…

Unethical and misleading trip insurance. Not a refund at all. Money kept a...

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Gerda Reed

Dec 2024

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My Husband and I recently went with…

My Husband and I recently went with Road Scholar to Jekyll Island. It was a beginner to intermediate watercolor class. MY husband had never painted with watercolor ...

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