Road Scholar

Highlights

• Learn the ins and outs of orchid growing from professional horticulturalist and best-selling author Steven Frowine
• Meet with collectors and local orchid sellers to discover why the orchid is one of the most cultivated flowers
• Step into the magical gardens of the Biltmore Estate and marvel at the eclectic collection of approximately 600 orchid plants

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

Highlights

• Marvel at the ingenuity of the Incas at Machu Picchu
• Walk among the pyramid ruins of Túcume in the Lambayeque Valley
• Explore the city of Trujillo and learn about Moche history at the Temples of the Sun and Moon

Highlights

• Ski and learn with professionals in the morning, then enjoy resort and area activities in the afternoon
• Snowshoe with a local expert and learn the history of the town and Inn and local wildlife
• Learn Yoga techniques and stretches related to ski performance and visit the Maine Adaptive Skiing program

Highlights

• On Bulls Island, accessible only by ferry, explore miles of pristine beachfront and maritime forest, home to more than 290 species of birds
• Kayak the freshwater Wambaw Creek to learn about the acidic plant tannins that have turned the water black over time
• Learn the human and natural history of Charleston while kayaking the harbor and hear tales of the city in Colonial times as you glimpse the beautiful gardens of 18th-century homes

Highlights

• Discover the gentle beauty of Glenveagh National Park, with its meandering paths and wildflowers.
• Experience Galway, an iconic city of Ireland’s northwest.
• Explore the unique landscapes and prehistoric stone forts of the breathtaking Aran Islands.