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 Palette of the Ozarks: Watercolors for Beginners
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Create a beautiful landscape painting with the stunning Sunnen Lake and shoreline as your subject
  • Find creative inspiration on a field trip to Elephant Rocks State Park and Old Historic Caledonia
  • Choose from a variety of engaging activities throughout the week, including hiking, mini golf, archery and more

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Christmas and New Year's in Oaxaca and Puebla
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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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Adventures Online: A Look at WWII in London & Normandy
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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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Classical Germany: The Music of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Attend high-caliber musical performances at notable venues in Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden and enjoy special opportunities to meet with musicians
  • Lively presentations illuminate the lives of German composers including Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner
  • Plenty of free time allows you to explore independently and attend additional performances — your group leader will offer advice and directions

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Music

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Highlights of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure

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Winter in Spain: Andalusian Highlights
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure

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Splendors of Switzerland By Rail
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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

Themes

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

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Made in Carolina: Our History and Culture That Helped Shape America
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the places where Charleston history happened with local experts, including The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina and St
  • Michael’s Episcopal Church
  • Trace the layered history of the Gullah people, descendants of enslaved West Africans whose culture impacts South Carolina to this day
  • Choose from two themes, each focused on a different period from Charleston’s history, to learn from passionate and knowledgeable reenactors in period dress

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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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