The US Foreign Service: Representing America Abroad

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Get to know America’s first line of defense as you speak with Foreign Service Officers, learning about foreign policy, international intrigue and fascinating stories of life abroad.
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Overview

Trip type
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

What's this trip about?

    Get to know America’s first line of defense as you speak with Foreign Service Officers, learning about foreign policy, international intrigue and fascinating stories of life abroad.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySt. Petersburg, FL
End CitySt. Petersburg, FL

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner St. Petersburg, FL

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing an up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important in...

Day 2 Intro., State Dept. Challenges, Perspectives on North Korea St. Petersburg, FL

We will begin the program with a general introduction to and overview of the United States Foreign Service, our diplomatic corps that operates out of the State Department. While America has had envoys working on our behalf since before the Revolutionary War, the forei...

Day 3 Changes in Reporting, Collapse of Post WWII World, US-China, St. Petersburg, FL

Can participate in Tai Chi at the hotel.

A retired Foreign Service Officer will discuss how reporting occurred from the Vietnam War to the Break-up of the Soviet Union. We’ll take a short break, then have our second lecture of the morning with our lecturer who w...

Day 4 Ukraine: War and Humanitarian efforts, Castro's Cuba St. Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College's Diplomat in Residence will discuss his time in the Ukraine, the war and stakes. After a short break, he will return to discuss humanitarian efforts and response to war in the Ukraine.

Next, we will hear from a retired Foreign Service Officer abo...

Day 5 Military Cooperation, Families Overseas, Wrap-up St. Petersburg, FL

On and off motorcoach for dinner

We will be joined by another retired Senior Foreign Service Officer who will address diplomatic-military cooperation overseas. We’ll learn about the importance of joint cooperation to implement U.S. policy abroad. We’ll pause for...

Day 6 Program Concludes St. Petersburg, FL

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.

Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,449
Price per day$242
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 3
  • Number of Dinner: 4
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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