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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The Road Scholar Crafts Week at Snow Farm: Metal and Jewelry
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • In the heart of the picturesque Berkshire foothills, learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist
  • Savor the culinary delights of the Snow Farm kitchen as you enjoy meals prepared with organic and natural foods, topped off with delicious homemade breads and desserts
  • Studio explorations at the beginning and end of the week offer an exciting look at the progress of student artists who are participating in other workshops

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Cultural, 50 Plus

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Riding the Rails: Vintage Trains in the West Virginia Mountains
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Embark on journeys aboard the nationally recognized Cass Scenic Railroad, The Mountain Explorer Dinner Train and two other historic trains
  • Go inside the steam-engine repair shop in the lumber town of Cass to watch mechanics perform maintenance on their fleet of Shay, Heisler and Climax steam engines
  • Tap your toes to the music of West Virginia during three live musical performances including a dinner theatre program

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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The Best of Southern France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
  • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
  • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

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

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Spies, Lies and Atomic Secrets: Santa Fe Spy Conference
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Join uniquely knowledgeable experts for a one-of-a-kind academic experience
  • Study the top-secret Manhattan Project with a full-day field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where WWII scientists lived and worked
  • Enjoy a scenic ride on a winding road up to the Parajito Plateau in the Jemez Mountains where Los Alamos is located

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Odyssey at Sea: The Greek Isles, Ephesus & Istanbul
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Choose from two or more options of activity levels to find your perfect pace
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Island Hopping in Magical Croatia
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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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Biking the Everglades and Florida’s Gulf Coast
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Take in the flora, fauna and primordial beauty of subtropical Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve on a swamp walk as you learn about this unique eco-system
  • Witness the spectacular migratory bird population as you pedal through the J
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  • Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
  • Enjoy a boat ride up the Gordon River and learn about the current conservation efforts from an expert naturalist from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Spring Training with the Phillies, Pirates & Orioles
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy four spring training ballgames (schedule released in December) featuring the Phillies, Pirates and O’s
  • Delve into the history of the old ballgame from the 19th century to today
  • “C’mon blue!” Learn about life calling balls and strikes from a retired MLB ump

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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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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