Road Scholar

Highlights

• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Highlights

• Walk part of the 37-mile-long beach on Assateague Island — the longest undeveloped beach in the mid-Atlantic — accompanied by an expert who teaches you about dune ecology and the natural forces that constantly reshape the island
• Learn how these islands inspire the arts, as you enjoy an afternoon painting demonstration from an award-winning wildlife artist and an evening performance by local musicians who teach you sea shanties, old and new
• Explore restricted sections of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in search of ponies, Sika elk, waterfowl and migratory birds and learn about the island’s aquaculture industry while cruising local waters

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• Immersed in the beauty of the Bay of Fundy and its coastal communities, learn how the force of the highest tides in the world create tidal bores, rapids, sea stacks, sea caves and arches
• Learn about the present and future of tidal power generation at the only tidal power plant in North America and one of only a few in the world
• Meet and ride the Tidal Bore on the Bay of Fundy, chasing and surfing the tidal surge in a stable, powered Zodiac

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• Paint on the islands that once inspired artist Childe Hassam, and learn about his time on the Shoals and artworks
• Choose subjects from among the sea and sky, historic buildings and stark granite ledges of the Isles
• Explore the 400 year history of the hauntingly beautiful Isles of Shoals through a series of fascinating historical photographs in the evenings

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• Participate in a hands-on demonstration of how frescoes are painted on fresh plaster then see some of Florence’s most beautiful examples
• Examine the collections of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s finest museums boasting works by Titian, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Botticelli and many more
• See the house that Michelangelo's descendants built, one of the finest examples of Renaissance domestic architecture

Highlights

• I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
• I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

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• Learn to speak German at an introductory language class
• Explore the vibrant art culture of Berlin and create your own masterpiece in a hands-on workshop
• Experience Berlin by river boat as you voyage up the Spree

Highlights

• Choose from two or more options of activity levels to find your perfect pace