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2020
Travel
the globe
with ASU
ASU Travel
& Tours
Exotic locations, culture,
history and cuisine —
exclusively yours to
explore with fellow
Sun Devils in 2020.
alumni.asu.edu/travel
2020
ASU Travel & Tours
Tours by date: Let the
exploration begin,
Sun Devil-style!
Tours by location:
1
About Gohagan
& Company
Expedition to
Antarctica
12
12
Blaze a new trail Cruising the
in 2020 2 Windward Islands 12
European Coastal
Civilizations 13
About AHI Travel 4
Springtime in About Go Next 18
Legends of the Nile,
Provence — Burgundy
featuring Abu Simbel 4 Accent on Africa 18
— Beaujolais 13
Morocco — Land of Aegean Medley 18
Arctic Expedition 13
Enchantment 4
Circumnavigation of Fjords of Norway 19
New Zealand: Land of
Iceland: Land of Fire Rhine Highlights 20
the Long White Cloud 5
and Ice 15 Relics and Retreats 21 Pitchfork primer: Flaunt Cover photo: The fjords of
Dutch Waterways 6 your Sun Devil pride Norway, Above: Santorini of
Changing Tides of Southern Grandeur 21 the Greek Cyclades islands in
Journey to Cornwall 7 History: Cruising the wherever you go 23
the Aegean Sea, Left: Karen
Grand Seine River and Baltic Sea 15 ASU Travel & Belmont, wife of John Belmont
Normandy Passage 7 China and Tibet 15 About Mejdi Tours 22 Tours FAQs 24 ’66, on their trip to Antarctica!
Swiss Alps — Interlaken 7 Israel and Palestine:
Grand Danube Lands of Diverse
About Odysseys Cultures 22
Passage 8 Unlimited 16
Singapore, Thailand Journey through
and Angkor Wat 8 Vietnam 16 Your ASU Travel & Tours
Spain — Andalucía 9 photo could be a
Treasures of Peru 16 winner! 23
Journey to Untamed Alaska 17
Southern Africa 10
Verona 10
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Let the exploration begin,
Sun Devil-style!
More than a January April Changing Tides of History:
Cruising the Baltic Sea
destination, Legends of the Nile, Dutch Waterways July 7–16: Sweden, Denmark,
featuring Abu Simbel April 10–18: Netherlands Poland, Finland, Russia,
ASU Travel & Jan. 7–18: Egypt pg. 4 and Belgium pg. 6 Norway pg. 15
Expedition to Antarctica European Coastal Fjords of Norway
Tours creates Jan. 15–28: Antarctica pg.12 Civilizations July 15–28: Norway, Britain,
April 27–May 6: Portugal, Denmark pg. 19
a special Accent on Africa Spain, France, England pg. 13
Jan. 19–Feb. 3: South Africa, Grand Danube Passage October
journey, full Namibia, Mozambique pg.18 July 16–31: Czech Republic,
May Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Journey to Southern Africa
of amenities Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Oct. 4–19: South Africa,
February Springtime in Provence — Bulgaria pg. 8 Zimbabwe, Botswana pg. 10
and services. Journey through Vietnam
Burgundy — Beaujolais
Rhine Highlights Verona
May 6–14: France pg. 13
Feb. 19–March 6: Vietnam, Oct. 9–17: Italy pg. 10
To find out Cambodia pg. 16 Aegean Medley
July 28–Aug. 5: Netherlands,
Germany, Switzerland pg. 20 China and Tibet
May 14–25: Greece,
more about Morocco — Land of Turkey pg. 18
Oct. 10–25: China, Tibet pg. 15
Enchantment August
each of our Feb. 21–March 1:
Israel and Palestine:
Lands of Diverse Cultures
Morocco pg. 4 June Untamed Alaska
2020 journeys, Aug. 11–21: Alaska pg. 17
Oct. 13–21: Israel pg. 22
Cruising the Journey to Cornwall
contact Windward Islands June 3–14: Great Britain pg. 7
November
Feb. 22–29: Grenada, September
us today. Grenadines, Martinique, Arctic Expedition
June 9–19: Arctic Circle, Southern Grandeur
St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Relics and Retreats
Norway, France pg. 13 Nov. 1–9: The Southern U.S.
Barbados pg. 12 Sept. 7–20: Spain, Italy, Croatia,
pg. 21
Grand Seine River and Montenegro, Greece pg. 21 Visit
Normandy Passage Singapore, Thailand asu.edu/alumnitravel
March
June 13–21: France pg. 7 and Angkor Wat
New Zealand: Land of Sept. 10–23: Malaysia, Email
the Long White Cloud Thailand, Cambodia pg. 8 asutravel@asu.edu
March 25–April 9: July
Spain — Andalucía Call
New Zealand pg. 5 Swiss Alps — Interlaken Sept. 24–Oct. 2: Spain pg. 9
Treasures of Peru July 1–9: Switzerland pg. 7 480-965-4034
March 30–April 9: Peru pg. 16 Circumnavigation
of Iceland: Land of
Fire and Ice
July 5–13: Iceland pg. 15
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Blaze a new trail United States
in 2020
United States
St. Lucia Martinique
Barbados
St. Vincent Martinique
St. Lucia
Grenadines
Grenada Barbados
St. Vincent
Grenadines
Grenada
Peru
Peru
North America
Untamed Alaska Europe
Aug. 11–21: Alaska pg. 17 Arctic Expedition
Dutch Waterways June 9–19: Arctic Circle,
Southern Grandeur April 10–18: Netherlands Aegean Medley Norway, France pg. 13
Nov. 1–9: The Southern and Belgium pg. 6 May 14–25: Greece,
U.S. pg. 21 Turkey pg. 18 Circumnavigation
South America
European Coastal of Iceland: Land of
Journey to Cornwall
Treasures of Peru Civilizations Fire and Ice
June 3–14: Great
Caribbean March 30–April 9: April 27–May 6:
Britain pg. 7
July 5–13: Iceland pg. 15
Peru pg. 16 Portugal, Spain, France, Argentina
Cruising the Changing Tides of
England pg. 13 Grand Seine River and
Windward Islands History: Cruising the
Springtime in Normandy Passage
Feb. 22–29: Grenada, Antarctica June 13–21: France pg. 7 Baltic Sea Argentina
Grenadines, Martinique, Provence — Burgundy July 7–16: Sweden,
St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Expedition to Antarctica — Beaujolais Swiss Alps — Interlaken Denmark, Poland, Finland,
Barbados pg. 12 Jan.15–28: Antarctica pg. 12 May 6–14: France pg. 13 July 1–9: Switzerland pg. 7 Russia, Norway pg. 15
Antarctica
2 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS
Antarctica
Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Iceland
Finland
Norway
Iceland
Sweden Finland Russia
Denmark Norway
England Sweden Russia
Netherlands
Great Britain Denmark Poland
Germany
BelgiumEngland Czech Republic
Netherlands Slovakia
Great Britain Austria
Switzerland Germany Poland Hungary
FranceBelgium
Serbia Romania
Czech Republic
Croatia
Italy Austria Slovakia
Switzerland Bulgaria Hungary
Portugal Spain
France Serbia Romania
Montenegro Croatia Turkey
Italy Greece Bulgaria
Portugal Spain
Montenegro Israel Turkey China
Morocco Greece
Tibet
Israel China
Morocco Egypt
Tibet
Egypt
Thailand Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand Vietnam
Cambodia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Africa
Mozambique Legends of the Nile,
Namibia featuring Abu Simbel
Fjords of Norway Mozambique Jan. 7–18: Egypt pg. 4
July 15–28: Norway, Great Zimbabwe
Britain, Denmark pg. 19 Namibia Accent on Africa
Botswana Jan. 19–Feb. 3: South Africa,
Grand Danube Passage Zimbabwe Namibia, Mozambique pg. 18
July 16–31: Czech Republic,
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary,
Botswana Morocco — Land of
Croatia, Serbia, Romania, South Africa Enchantment
Bulgaria pg. 8 Feb. 21–March 1:
Morocco pg. 4
Asia
Rhine Highlights South Africa
Journey to Journey
July 28–Aug. 5: Netherlands,
Southern Africa through Vietnam
Germany, Switzerland pg. 20
Oct. 4–19: South Africa, Feb. 19–March 6: Vietnam, New Zealand
Relics and Retreats Zimbabwe, Botswana pg. 10 Cambodia pg. 16
Sept. 7–20: Spain, Italy,
Singapore, Thailand New Zealand
Croatia, Montenegro,
and Angkor Wat
Greece pg. 21 Middle East Sept. 10–23: Malaysia, New Zealand
Spain — Andalucía Arctic Israel and Palestine: Thailand, Cambodia pg. 8 New Zealand: Land of
Sept. 24–Oct. 2: Spain pg. 9
Arctic Expedition Lands of Diverse China and Tibet the Long White Cloud
Verona June 9–19: Arctic Circle, Cultures Oct. 10–25: China, March 25–April 9:
Oct. 9–17: Italy pg. 10 Norway, France pg. 13 Oct. 13–21: Israel pg. 22 Tibet pg. 15 New Zealand pg. 5
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About
AHI Travel
Legends of the Nile, Morocco — Land of
featuring Abu Simbel Enchantment
Many know AHI Travel Jan. 7–18 12 days From $4,995 Feb. 21–March 1 10 days From $3,495
as Alumni Holidays®, the
premier operator of deluxe Treat yourself to a thrilling adventure along the Nile Embrace the charms of Morocco on this eight-night
travel programs sponsored River, plus explorations in Cairo and Abu Simbel. journey in Marrakech and Casablanca. Explore
by college and university This 10-night, small-group journey includes a colorful souks, tour ornate gardens and marvel at
alumni associations such first-class, four-night cruise and an expert minarets. Enjoy tea with a Berber family in the Atlas
as ASU Alumni. Catering Egyptologist to guide you through the Pyramids of Mountains, relish cosmopolitan Casablanca and
to educated travelers, AHI Giza, Valley of the Kings and other magnificence of marvel at the wonders of ancient Rabat.
creates journeys of a lifetime, ancient Egypt.
full of beauty, intellectual
stimulation and unforgettable
moments by land, sea and
river. Itineraries offer unique
access to iconic sights and
Land journey and river cruise: Land journey:
hidden treasures, at a pace
that is truly pleasurable. Egypt Morocco
Call AHI at 1-800-323-7373 for Giza
Sakkara Cairo
information and reservations.
Rabat
Casablanca MOROCCO
Luxor
EGYPT
Karnak Atlantic Ocean Marrakech
Edfu Atlas Mountains
Aswan Kom Ombo
Abu Simbel ALGERIA
4 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS AHI Travel
Did you know:
History and astounding
diversity in lifescapes
make Morocco one of the
world’s fastest growing
travel destinations,
according to National
Geographic.
New Zealand: Land of
the Long White Cloud
March 25–April 9 16 days From: $5,995
From Auckland on the North Island to Doubtful
Sound on the South Island, relish the adventure of
New Zealand on this 13-night, small-group trip. Thrill
to a traditional Maori war dance, cruise a fiord, hike to
a glacier, take a scenic train ride through the
Southern Alps and more!
Land journey:
New Zealand
Auckland South Pacific Ocean
Tasman Sea
NEW ZEALAND
Greymouth
Franz Josef Christchurch
Queenstown
Dunedin
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Dutch Waterways
April 10–18 9 days From $2,895
See the Netherlands and Belgium brilliantly revealed
as you glide along scenic waterways during a
seven-night cruise on a first-class river ship. Explore
Amsterdam, Antwerp and fairy-tale Giethoorn, while
enjoying an ever-changing panorama. Follow your
passions with included excursion choices. See
Dutch masters, bicycle through villages or savor
chocolate. No single supplement!
River cruise:
Netherlands and Belgium
North Sea
THE NETHERLANDS
Giethoorn
Amsterdam Kampen
The Hague
Delft
Veere
Bruges
Antwerp
BELGIUM Canals, tulips and architecture blend
Brussels
unforgettably in ASU Travel & Tours’ “Dutch
Waterways” river cruise.
6 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS AHI Travel
Journey to Cornwall Grand Seine River and Swiss Alps — Interlaken
June 3–14 12 days From $4,195
Normandy Passage July 1–9 9 days From $3,295
June 13–21 9 days From $3,595
Discover Cornwall during this 10-night journey Stand in awe of nature, breathe in fresh alpine air and
featuring stays in Bath, Falmouth, Exeter and London. explore the beauty of the Bernese Oberland region in
From Paris to Normandy’s beaches, enjoy the scenic
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s the Swiss Alps! The traditional resort town of
Seine River on this seven-night cruise aboard an
epic voyage in Plymouth and enjoy 18th-century Interlaken is your home base for seven nights as you
exclusively chartered first-class ship. See the City of
gardens, sprawling estates and the charming fishing embrace emerald green valleys, snow-dusted peaks,
Light at night and stroll the gardens of Claude
villages of South West England. This small-group crystalline lakes and cozy, carefree villages with
Monet’s Giverny home. Explore a medieval chateau,
program concludes with a stay in vibrant London. jaw-dropping mountain views!
visit D-Day memorials, tour historic harbor town
Honfleur and more. No single supplement!
Land journey: Land journey:
River cruise:
Great Britain Switzerland
France
FRANCE
English Channel FRANCE
SWITZERLAND Zürich
ENGLAND
Rouen Rothorn AUSTRIA
Bern Brienz
Honfleur Interlaken
Bath London Lauterbrunnen Rosenlaui Glacier Gorge
Longleat Les Andelys
Caen
Giverny La Roche-Guyon Kandersteg Grindelwald
Exeter
Port Issac Mürren
Plymouth
Pool Falmouth Paris
St. Ives
ITALY
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Grand Danube Passage Singapore, Thailand
July 16–31 16 days From $4,995
and Angkor Wat Did you know:
The temples of Angkor are
Sept. 10–23 13 days From $6,995 awe-inspiring reminders of what
See Europe from a new vantage point on the was the largest preindustrial
13-night Grand Danube Passage. Enjoy eight urban center in the world, larger
Experience Singapore’s city life and the sublime than modern-day New York City.
countries, plus Austria’s storied Wachau Valley,
temples at Angkor in Cambodia. Travel in luxury
a fairy-tale swath of stunning vineyards and cliff-top
across the Malay Peninsula aboard the storied
castles. Gain new insights and have fun as you savor
Eastern and Oriental Express, and ride a tuk tuk to
regional cuisine, witness soul-stirring landmarks,
Bangkok’s Temple of the Reclining Buddha! Savor
including Melk Abbey, and toast traditions with local
the best of Southeast Asia on this 10-night
wine. No single supplement!
adventure of a lifetime.
Land journey and river cruise:
Land journey:
Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia,
Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia
Prague THAILAND
GERMANY Kanchanaburi Ayutthaya
CZECH REPUBLIC Angkor Wat
Passau Dürnstein SLOVAKIA CAMBODIA Siem Reap
Bangkok
Melk Bratislava
AUSTRIA Vienna Budapest Gulf of Thailand
HUNGARY ROMANIA
Mohács
Osijek
Vukovar Iron Gate Gorge
CROATIA Belgrade Kuala Kangsar
SERBIA Vidin
MALAYSIA The Angkor Wat complex of temples
Sofia
BULGARIA Singapore
is spread across more than 400
acres in northern Cambodia.
8 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS AHI TravelSpain — Andalucía
Sept. 24–Oct. 2 9 days From $2,895
Surrender to romantic southern Spain on a seven-
night adventure. From your base in a modern luxury
parador in Andalucía’s heartland, discover the legacy
of Moorish Spain. Explore Granada, Córdoba,
Sevilla and Ronda, while gaining insights from local
experts along the way. Embrace the passion of
flamenco and sip wine in the Andalucía countryside.
No single supplement!
Land journey:
Spain
SPAIN
Córdoba Granada
Sevilla
Antequera
Ronda
Málaga
Mediterreanean Sea
480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 9Journey to Verona
Southern Africa Oct. 9–17 9 days From $3,395
Oct. 4–19 16 days From $7,495
Fall in love with “fair Verona,” the setting of
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Soak up the
Thrill to the wildlife and wonder of South Africa,
warmth of Verona’s pink-hued buildings. Cruise the
Zimbabwe and Botswana! Witness abundant animal
canals of nearby Venice. Sip wine in a vineyard and
life and tour historic Cape Town. Walk in the Did you know:
grappa in the foothills of the Italian Alps! From
footsteps of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island and “In fair Verona, where we lay our
shimmering Lake Garda to Giotto’s Renaissance
see his home in Soweto. Travel in Victorian elegance scene,” is the second line of the
frescoes, enjoy an inspiring, romantic journey! prologue to William Shakespeare’s
on the Rovos Rail through Hwange Game Reserve to
most famous play, “Romeo and
majestic Victoria Falls!
Juliet.” Just 15 miles east of Lake
Garda (pictured here), Verona marks
the beginning of ASU Travel & Tours’
“Verona” land adventure. Inspiring
moments on the tour include
piazzas, parks, canals, classic
Land journey: Land journey: cuisine and three UNESCO World
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Italy Heritage sites.
Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park
ZIMBABWE
BOTSWANA Vicenza Bassano del Grappa
Hoedspruit Lake Garda separates the Italian
Pretoria Verona Venice provinces of Verona, Brescia and
Atlantic Ocean
Soweto Trentino.
Johannesburg Padua
SOUTH AFRICA ITALY
Indian Ocean Adriatic Sea
Cape Town
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About Gohagan
& Company
Expedition to Antarctica Cruising the Windward
ESTA B L I S H E D 1 9 8 4
Jan.15–28 14 days From $9,995
Islands
Feb. 22–29 8 days From $3,995
Gohagan & Company develops Join us for this spectacular 14-day journey featuring a
and operates deluxe group nine-night, exclusively chartered cruise to Antarctica.
Elude the depths of winter on this seven-night
travel programs for America’s Experience Earth’s last frontier aboard the intimate
cruise of the Caribbean’s tropical Windward
most prestigious museums, Le Boreal. Experience the “White Continent” in its
Islands aboard the exclusively chartered, five-star
colleges, universities and cultural unspoiled state, accompanied by the ship’s expert
small-expedition ship, Le Champlain. Cruise into
institutions. The company team of naturalists.
secluded harbors, exploring the Windward Islands’
combines unique itineraries,
treasures of Grenada; the Grenadines’ Tobago Cays
world-class guides and academic
Marine Park; Martinique, St. Lucia; St. Vincent and
experts with the world’s finest
Bridgetown, Barbados.
cruise ships, trains and hotels.
Each trip is designed with the
knowledge and expertise achieved
with the company’s 30-year track Sea cruise:
record and team of professionals Land journey and sea cruise: Grenada, Grenadines, Martinique, St. Lucia,
dedicated to passenger Antarctica St. Vincent, Barbados
satisfaction, from reservations and
NORTH AMERICA
departure to program operations Buenos Aires
Fort-de-France,
Martinique
and return trips. WINDWARD
ISLANDS
Marigot Bay
Ushuaia SOUTH AMERICA Soufrière,
Deception Island St. Lucia Bridgetown,
Call Gohagan & Company at Half Moon Island
Port Lockroy Barbados
1-800-922-3088 for information Drake Passage
Neko Harbor/Paradise Bay
Kingstown,
and reservations. St. Vincent Saline Bay,
Petermann Island Tobaga Cays, Mayreau
Union Islands
Booth Island St. George’s, Caribbean Sea
ANTARCTICA Grenada
12 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Gohagan & CompanyEuropean Coastal Springtime in Provence — Arctic Expedition
Civilizations Burgundy — Beaujolais June 9–19 11 days From $6,995
April 27–May 6 10 days From $5,295 May 6–14 9 days From $3,995
A flight from Paris marks the start of your special
voyage through the Arctic Circle on this extraordinary
Join this eight-night cruise along coastal Portugal, This exclusive, nine-day French sojourn features
11-day itinerary featuring a seven-night cruise on the
Spain, France and England aboard the five-star Le a seven-night cruise through Provence and the
exclusively chartered five-star L’Austral. Sail through
Dumont D’Urville, featuring a memorable cruise up Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions aboard the
an ethereal topography of red sandstone mountains,
the River Thames. Visit the beaches of Normandy exclusively chartered deluxe Amadeus Provence.
lush green tundra and awe-inspiring ice formations.
with special guest speaker Dwight D. Eisenhower II Explore Beaune, the Beaujolais vineyards, Lyon,
Enjoy expert-led excursions to diverse terrains where
and tour Oporto, Santiago de Compostela, Bilbao Orange, Avignon and Arles. Geneva and the French
wildlife roam. The adventure concludes with a flight
and Mont-Saint-Michel. Alps precruise option and Palette of Provence post-
from the town of Longyearbyen on the Norwegian
cruise option.
island of Spitzbergen to Paris for your return home.
Land journey and sea/river cruise: River cruise: Sea cruise:
Portugal, Spain, France, England France Arctic Circle, Norway, France
Arctic Ocean
London Chalon-sur-Saône SWITZERLAND
Caen
St. Malo Mâcon Smeerenburg
Beaujolais Montmerle-sur-
Saône Monaco Glacier SVALBARD
FRANCE Lyon
FRANCE ARCHIPELAGO
Vienne Kings Glacier
Santander
A Coruña Ny-Alesund
Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts Longyearbyen
Bilbao Châteaneuf-du-Pape Camp Miller
Leixões Avignon Calypsobyen
Burgerbukta
PORTUGAL Arles Greenland Sea
SPAIN Marseille
Lisbon Samarin Glacier
480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 13Did you know:
Says “Geographical,” the official
magazine of the Royal Geographical
Society: “Iceland is a sparsely
populated country with one of the
most geologically and volcanically
active landscapes in the world,
perfect for capturing some of the
most striking landscape images
on Earth.”
Iceland’s Glacier Lagoon is a large
glacial lake in southeast Iceland that
is reported to be the deepest lake in
the country.
14 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Gohagan & CompanyCircumnavigation of Changing Tides of China and Tibet
Iceland: Land of Fire History: Cruising the Oct. 10–25 16 days From $5,295
and Ice Baltic Sea
Experience the best of China and Tibet during this
July 5–13 9 days From $6,795 July 7–16 10 days From $6,695 exceptional 16-day journey, featuring a three-night
cruise along the fabled Yangtze River and five-star
Discover the ethereal beauty of Iceland on this Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic states, accommodations in Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa and
seven-night circumnavigation aboard the newest with eight nights aboard the exclusively chartered Shanghai. Visit the Three Gorges Dam, Beijing’s
five‑star expedition ship, Le Bellot, launching in five-star Le Dumont D’Urville. Enjoy a specially Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Xi’an’s Terra Cotta
2020. See ancient Viking ruins and crystalline arranged presentation by former president of Poland Warriors and Lhasa’s magnificent Potala Palace.
glaciers atop simmering volcanoes. Cross the Arctic Lech Wałesa. Visit Visby, Helsinki, St. Petersburg,
Circle on Grímsey Island and cruise along Surtsey, a Tallinn and Gdansk.
UNESCO World Heritage site. Included round-trip
air and add-ons from select cities. Reykjavík and the
Golden Circle precircumnavigation option.
Sea cruise: Sea cruise: Land journey and river cruise:
Iceland Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Finland, Russia, Norway China, Tibet
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Beijing
Ísafjördur Grímsey Island SWEDEN
FINLAND
Vigur Island Húsavik
Lake Mývatn CHINA
Siglufjördur NORWAY TIBET Xi’an
Seydisfjördur Helsinki
Djúpivogur Stockholm St. Petersburg Maoping Shanghai
Thingvellir National Park Lake Jökulsárlón Tallinn Yichang
Visby Lhasa
Reykjavík DENMARK Chongqing
Copenhagen Baltic Sea RUSSIA Shibaozhai
Vestmannaeyjar
on Heimaey Island North Atlantic
Gdansk
POLAND
480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 15About Odysseys
Unlimited
Journey through Vietnam Treasures of Peru
Odysseys Unlimited is a leader
Feb. 19–March 6 17 days From $4,397 March 30–April 9 11 days From $4,287
in the small-group travel market
and a six-time recipient of
Encounter Vietnam’s breathtaking natural beauty, Peru draws those eager to learn about the distant
Travel + Leisure magazine’s
abiding traditions and profoundly hospitable past and encounter a fascinating present. Marvel at
World’s Best Tour Operators
people on this comprehensive 17-day journey from this intriguing land’s many treasures as your small
award. Each escorted tour is
French-accented Hanoi and stunning Ha Long Bay group experiences many highlights: Lima, Cuzco,
designed specifically for just
to imperial Hue and charming Hoi An; from the the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
12 to 24 guests, creating a
storied Mekong Delta to vibrant Saigon. Discover Discover the Amazon rainforest’s wonders on an
group travel experience with
Angkor Wat’s amazing temples on an optional 3-day, optional 4-day, 4-night post-tour extension.
more flexibility, efficiency and
2-night post-tour extension.
spontaneous encounters —
plus a higher degree of
freedom and independence for
travelers — than conventional
group tours of 40 or more
can offer. Land journey: Land journey:
Vietnam, Cambodia
Call Odysseys Unlimited at Peru
1-888-370-6765 for information
and reservations. Hanoi
Iquitos (Amazon)
South China Sea
PERU
Hue
Da Nang
VIETNAM
Machu Picchu
Siem Reap CAMBODIA Lima
(Angkor Wat) Cusco/Sacred Valley
Ho Chi Minh City Puno
Can Tho (Saigon)
(Mekong Delta) Pacific Ocean
16 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Odysseys UnlimitedDid you know:
Set in the middle of a tropical
mountain forest, in an extraordinarily
beautiful setting, Machu Picchu
was no doubt the most amazing
urban creation of the Inca Empire
at its height. The natural setting
encompasses the upper Amazon
basin with its rich diversity of flora
and fauna. Untamed Alaska
Aug. 11–21 11 days From $6,487
Awe-inspiring natural beauty and outdoor adventure
await on this superlative 11-day exploration of
Alaska’s varied landscapes and noteworthy cities.
From the unspoiled grandeur of Denali,
Wrangell-St. Elias, and Kenai Fjords national parks,
to the energy of Anchorage and scenic Seward, your
small group encounters the breadth of America’s
Last Frontier.
Land journey:
Alaska
Denali National
U.S.A Park and Preserve
Chitina Wrangell-St. Elias
National Park and
Anchorage Preserve
Knik Valley
Seward
Gulf of Alaska
The Incan citadel of Machu Picchu is set
high in the Andes Mountains in Peru.
480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 17About Go Next
As a leader in alumni association
and group travel, Go Next has been
Accent on Africa Aegean Medley
creating and delivering exceptional Jan. 19–Feb. 3 16 days From $5,099 May 14–25 12 days From $3,599
travel experiences since 1972. Over
the years, it has developed strong Take in the dramatic natural beauty of Cape Town, Visit the Archaeological Museum of Volos and see
and exclusive relationships with a city exuding warmth and energy. Enjoy marine and the Kamares aqueduct in Kavala. Tour the Blue
some of the best travel providers in wildlife sightings in the sparkling harbor of Walvis Mosque in Istanbul, discover the Temple of Artemis
the world, such as Oceania Cruises Bay and stroll along golden-sand beaches in Port in Kusadasi and experience the rich heritage of
and American Queen Steamboat Elizabeth and East London, boasting some of the Rhodes. Revel in the Grecian beauty of Santorini and
Company. From luxurious ocean world’s best coastal climates. Experience the energy stroll the cobblestone streets of Mykonos.
cruises to a diverse offering of of Durban, a thriving metropolis set against pristine
high-end river cruises and cultural beaches, and tour some of the most magnificent
exchange programs, each Go Next wetland scenery in Richards Bay and Maputo.
trip is designed to deliver a
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Call Go Next at 1-800-842-9023
for information and reservations.
Sea cruise: Sea cruise and land journey:
South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique Greece, Turkey
NAMIBIA GREECE
Maputo
Walvis Bay
MOZAMBIQUE Kavala Istanbul
Richards Bay
Volos TURKEY
East London Athens Esphesus
Durban Piraeus
SOUTH AFRICA Kusadasi
Mykonos Rhodes
Cape Town Port Elizabeth Santorini
18 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Go NextDid you know:
Norway is home to
Fjords of Norway more than 1,000 fjords,
created by massive
July 15–28 14 days From $5,399 glaciation that went
below sea level. Over
a period of 2.5 million
Take in the natural beauty of Oslo, nosh on locally years, the u-shaped
caught seafood in Skagen, and visit a reconstructed valleys were carved
Viking farm in Haguesund. See the waterfalls of out of the ground
Geiranger, stroll through the botanical garden in during a succession
of glacial cycles.
Kristiansund and tour the nature reserves of Bodø.
In Trondheim, visit the largest medieval building in
Scandinavia. Walk through the turret-lined streets of
Ålesund, pop into the Hanseatic Museum in Bergen
and promenade through the cobblestone lanes of
Old Stavanger.
Sea cruise:
Norway, Britain, Denmark
Kristiansund
Bodø
Ålesund SWEDEN
NORWAY
Hellesylt
Trondheim
Geiranger
Bergen Flåm
Haugesund Oslo
Stavanger
UNITED KINGDOM
North Sea Skagen,
London Denmark Immerse yourself in
the magic of the fjords
Southampton
of Norway aboard
the elegant Marina
cruise ship. 480-965-4034 asu.edu/alumnitravel 19Rhine Highlights
July 28–Aug. 5 9 days From $3,999
Cruise the canals of Amsterdam, see the Schloss
Drachenburg castle in Cologne, and take a guided
tour of Koblenz. Take a journey to Drachenburg
Castle on Germany’s oldest cog railway, join a local
guide for a tour of Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy a
private concert in a baroque palace. Stroll through
the Old Town in Strasbourg or sample the fine wines
of Mittelbergheim.
Did you know:
The ASU Travel & Tours
“Relics and Retreats”
experience features
Sea cruise: five countries that help
Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland form the northern border
of the Mediterranean
Sea. No less than
THE NETHERLANDS 19 countries have a
GERMANY
Amsterdam
coastline on the massive
Volendam
and Edam Cologne body of water.
Koblenz
Rüdesheim
Strasbourg
Basel
Mittelbergheim
Dubrovnik is the most visited destination in
FRANCE SWITZERLAND
Croatia and a perennial top-10 “must-see”
among Mediterranean cities.
20 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Go NextRelics and Retreats Southern Grandeur
Sept. 7–20 14 days From $4,499 Nov. 1–9 9 days From $2,499
Experience the jubilant energy of Barcelona and the See Bourbon Street and the French Quarter in New
Old World beauty of Valletta. Discover Koutavos Orleans, tour the Civil War Tent in Oak Alley and
Lagoon in Argostoli, see St. Tryphon Cathedral in marvel at the history of St. Francisville. Explore the
Kotor and stroll the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Enjoy antebellum architecture of Natchez, see the site of a
world-class cuisine in Venice and relax on the coast dramatic siege during the Civil War in Vicksburg and
in Corfu. See the Piazza del Duomo in Messina and cruise the Mississippi to Helena and visit the Delta
the ruins of Pompeii. Cultural Center.
Sea cruise: Land journey:
Spain, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece The Southern U.S.
GERMANY
FRANCE
Venice ROMANIA
Memphis
Greenville
Dubrovnik MISSISSIPPI Vicksburg
Kotor
Barcelona Rome Natchez St. Francisville
Sorrento/Capri White Castle New Orleans
Corfu LOUISIANA
SPAIN
Messina Argostoli
Valletta Gulf of Mexico
480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 21About
MEJDI Tours
Mejdi tours
MEJDI Tours is the leading socially
conscious travel company in the world,
Mejdi tours
and the first global tour operator to become
B Corp. certified, the premier designation
of social responsibility. With an estimated
Akko
Haifa Tiberias
1 billion people traveling every year, MEJDI
Tours sees this as 1 billion opportunities
Israel and Palestine: Mediterranean Sea Caesarea
Lands of Diverse Cultures
Tel Aviv
to make a difference. The company is Jerusalem
dedicated to opening hearts and expanding Ein Bokek
Masada
minds. It invites clients to become cultural Oct. 13–21 9 days From $3,950 ISRAEL
JORDAN
explorers while engaging and supporting the EGYPT
global communities it serves. Explore the multifaceted history and culture of Israel
When you choose MEJDI, you’re choosing and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first,
to see more than sites; you’re choosing to Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! On this unique tour,
tap into one of the world’s best-kept secrets: learn about the Holy Land’s unique cultural, religious,
that we are all connected by shared values political and ethnic narratives with the help of two
that cross cultures, languages, religions, local tour guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian.
nationalities and ethnicities — and that there Founded by ASU alum and multiple Sun Devil 100
is far more that unites us than separates us. honoree Scott Cooper, and National Geographic
Expert and TED Fellow Aziz Abu Sarah, MEJDI Tours
Call MEJDI Tours at 1-703-349-1554, has been praised by the United Nations, National
ext. 303, for information and reservations. Geographic and CNN for its socially conscious and
responsible approach to travel. MEJDI Tours’ unique
two-guide model equips groups with two local Highlights of this trip include visits to Jerusalem,
guides, each representing unique cultural, religious, Bethlehem, Masada, Dead Sea, Nazareth, Sea of
political and ethnic narratives. Galilee, Caesarea and Tel Aviv.
Travel with ASU Travel & Tours and MEJDI to
experience the history, culture and complex reality Land journey:
of the Holy Land like no other traveler. Israel
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enter it into our photo contest for ASU your Devil-of-a-good time experience
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Stay inspired. emotion are always scene from a unique Step 2
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capture a genuine laugh companions in the frame. Raise your pinky
for photos that inspire you, to the sky. Shake,
and critique them on why or expression for
Get close. Zoom
they work. When you’re meaningful images. 6 in. Look at patterns,
wiggle or otherwise
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on vacation, give your Take charge. texture and detail and walk
favorite compositions or 4 Eye-catching photo up to your subjects. Vary grab your selfie stick (we
around as you cheer
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view from the airplane on 5 about scenic
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traveled with fellow alumni on the call the number of the Participants requiring
“Israel: Land of Cultural Treasures” eight to 10 months prior
tour that included a visit to the tour operator running the to the trip’s departure, assistance must be
ancient fortress of Masada. trip. Call ASU Travel & though often you can accompanied by a helper
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