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2021
ASU
Travel
& Tours
2021 Tour Book
Explore a new
world with ASU
Culture, history, cuisine,
and more — engage in
immersive and enriching
travel alongside fellow
Sun Devils in 2021.
asu.edu/tourbook
2021
ASU Travel & Tours
Let the exploration
begin, Sun Devil-style 1
Go world-class
in 2021 2
Wonders of Peru,
featuring an Amazon
cruise and Machu
Picchu 10
Let the exploration begin,
Sun Devil-style!
More than a January June August
About AHI Travel 4 destination, Chilean wonders — Lake Madagascar Nordic magnificence
District and Patagonia June 9–24: Madagascar pg. 23 — Denmark
Cuba and its people 4 About Gohagan &
Company 12 ASU Travel & Jan. 13–24: Chile pg. 5
Majestic Switzerland Aug. 8–18: Denmark and
Norway pg. 8
Croatia and the Tales of the Tasman, June 15–25: Switzerland pg. 7
Dalmatian coast 4 Great journey through Iberian immersion, Monte Tours creates Auckland—Sydney The majestic Great Lakes
Europe 12 Great journey
Carlo — Rome 19 Jan. 17–Feb. 2: Australia and Aug. 16–27: The United States
Chilean Wonders — Lake
Wonders of the
a special New Zealand pg. 16
through Europe and Canada pg. 18
District and Patagonia 5 June 21–July 1: Netherlands, Wonders of Peru, featuring
Galapagos Islands 13 journey, full Germany, France, and an Amazon cruise and
Apulia, About Holbrook March Switzerland pg. 12 September Machu Picchu
undiscovered Italy 6 Village life of the Travel 20 of amenities Oct. 21–Nov. 1: Peru pg. 10
Italian Lakes 15 Tanzania safari Village life of the
Belize June 24–July 5: Tanzania and
Florence in the
Trade routes of coastal
Belize 20 Cover photo: Skógafoss and services. March 7–13: Belize pg. 20
Kenya pg. 7
Italian Lakes Ancient Greece
Oct. 25–Nov. 2: Greece and
serene season 7 Costa Rica 20 Waterfall on the Sept. 18–26: Italy pg. 15
Majestic Switzerland 7
Iberia 15 Skógá River in Iceland To find out Cruise the heart of Europe
Turkey pg. 15
Iceland 22 April July
Ancient Greece 15 Your ASU Travel & Sept. 21–Oct. 6: Netherlands,
Tanzania safari 7 Madagascar 23 Tours photo could be a Above: Trulli Houses in
more about Cuba and its people Germany, Austria, November
Iceland
April 7–14: Cuba pg. 4
Cruise the Rhine
About Go Next 16
winner! 29 Alberobello, Italy each of our July 15–20: Iceland pg. 22 Hungary pg. 9
Wonders of the
and Mosel rivers 8 Apulia, undiscovered Italy Cruise the Rhine and Cruise Provence and Galapagos Islands
About MEJDI Tours 24 Pitchfork primer: 2021 journeys,
Nordic magnificence Tales of the Tasman, April 7–15: Italy pg. 6
Mosel rivers Burgundy Nov. 1–9: Galapagos
Flaunt your Sun Devil Sept. 22–30: France pg. 10
— Denmark 8 Auckland — Sydney 16 Israel and Palestine: lands contact Italy & the Adriatic, Rome July 18–26: Netherlands, Islands pg. 13
pride wherever
Italy and the Adriatic, of diverse cultures 24 — Venice Germany, France, and Iberian immersion, Monte
Cruise the heart of you go 29
Rome — Venice 16 us today. April 12–23: Italy, Croatia, and Switzerland pg. 8 October Carlo — Rome
Europe 9 Know before Greece pg. 16 Glacial adventures of Nov. 6–17: Morocco, Spain,
Glacial adventures of About Odysseys Trade routes of
Cruise Provence and you go: ASU Travel & Alaska, Seattle — Seattle France, and Italy
Alaska, Seattle — coastal Iberia Visit
Burgundy 10 Unlimited 26 Tours FAQs 30 May July 19–29: The United States Oct. 1–9: Spain and
pg. 19
Seattle 17 and Alaska pg. 17 asu.edu/alumnitravel
Journey through Britain 27 Portugal pg. 15
Costa Rica Journey through Britain
The Majestic May 7–13: Costa Rica pg. 20 Florence in the Email
Great Lakes 18 July 26–Aug. 8: England pg. 27
serene season asutravel@asu.edu
Croatia & the Oct. 8–16: Italy pg. 7
Dalmatian Coast Call
*Tour itineraries May 10–21: Croatia pg. 4 Israel and Palestine: lands
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(locations, dates, etc) of diverse cultures
are subject to change. Oct. 12–20: Israel and
Please check alumni. Palestine pg.24
asu.edu/travel for the
most recent information
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Iceland
Norway Our travelers say:
Iceland Sweden
Scotland
Denmark “It was like a weeklong art history
Canada Ireland England Norway course. Wonderful. I always tell people
NetherlandsSweden
Scotland I’m a Sun Devil!”
Denmark Germany — Cynthia Sabatini
Canada Ireland England Austria Czech Republic Mediterranean Collage, Go Next 2019
Switzerland Netherlands Hungary
Go world-class
France Germany
Croatia “Wow! What a trip! This truly was a trip of a
Italy Czech Republic
Austria lifetime. Egypt has always been at the top of
Portugal Spain
Switzerland Hungary my bucket list. I was thrilled from the moment I
France Turkey
Greece
Croatia got the brochure about this trip. It was a
Italy no-brainer for me to go, and it exceeded all
United States Portugal Spain
Morocco my expectations. My simple advice to all ASU
in 2021
Israel
Turkey
Greece travelers: Go to Egypt!”
— Elizabeth (Bette) Taylor ’74
United States Legends of the Nile, AHI Travel 2016
Morocco Israel
Cuba
Belize “The cruise was great ... I had a nice room with
a veranda and enjoyed ‘the views’ ... The food
Cuba was abundant and always very good. The
Costa Rica
Belize excursions were varied, interesting and fun
— including three wineries; a tour of Portland,
Oregon; and a wonderful art museum. There
CostaIslands
Galapagos Rica were abundant activities on the ship itself
... and a program featuring Broadway show
Kenya
tunes.”
Galapagos Islands Tanzania — Rick Aniskiewicz ’72
Wines of the Pacific Northwest, Go Next Travel 2018
Peru Kenya
Europe Tanzania
Apulia, Madagascar
Peru
undiscovered Italy Iceland Australia
South America April 7–15: Italy pg. 6 July 15–20: Iceland pg. 22
Chilean wonders Italy & the Adriatic, Cruise the Rhine and Cruise the heart
North America — Lake District and
Madagascar
Rome — Venice Mosel rivers of Europe
Belize Patagonia April 12–23: Italy, Croatia, July 18–26: Netherlands, Sept. 21–Oct. 6: Australia
March 7–13: Belize pg. 20 Jan. 13–24: Chile pg. 5 and Greece pg. 16 Germany, France, and Netherlands, Germany,
Switzerland pg. 8 Austria, Hungary pg. 9
Cuba and its people Costa Rica Croatia & the
April 7–14: Cuba pg. 4 May 7–13: Costa Rica pg. 20 Dalmatian coast Journey through Britain Cruise Provence and
Wonders of Peru, May 10–21: Croatia pg. 4 July 26–Aug. 8: Burgundy New Zealand
Glacial adventures
England pg. 27 Sept. 22–30: France pg. 10
of Alaska, Seattle featuring an Majestic Switzerland
Amazon cruise and Nordic magnificence Trade routes of Africa
— Seattle June 15–25: Ancient Greece Australia/
July 19–29: The United Machu Picchu Switzerland pg. 7 — Denmark Argentina coastal Iberia Oct. 25–Nov. 2: Greece and Madagascar Asia
States and Alaska pg. 17 Oct. 21–Nov. 1: Peru pg. 10 Aug. 8–18: Denmark and Oct. 1–9: Spain and Turkey pg. 15 June 9–24:
New Zealand New Zealand
Great journey Israel and Palestine:
Norway pg. 8 Portugal pg. 15 Madagascar pg. 23 Tales of the Tasman,
The majestic Wonders of the through Europe Iberian immersion, lands of diverse
Great Lakes Galapagos Islands June 21–July 1: Netherlands, Village life of the Florence in the Monte Carlo — Rome Tanzania safari cultures Auckland-Sydney
Aug. 16–27: The United Nov. 1–9: Galapagos Germany, France, and Italian Lakes Argentina serene season Nov. 6–17: Morocco, Spain, June 24–July 5: Tanzania and Oct. 12–20: Israel and Jan. 17–Feb. 2: Australia and
States and Canada pg. 18 Islands pg. 13 Switzerland pg. 12 Sept. 18–26: Italy pg. 15 Oct. 8–16: Italy pg. 7 France, and Italy pg. 19 Kenya pg. 7 Palestine pg. 24 New Zealand pg. 16
2 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 3
Did you know:
Torres del Paine National Park in
Chile’s Patagonia region features
About mountains, icebergs, grasslands,
granite towers and caves.
AHI Travel
Croatia and the Cuba and its people Chilean wonders — Lake
Dalmatian coast April 7–14 7 days From $4,495
District and Patagonia
Many know AHI Travel May 10–21 11 days From: $4,095 Jan. 13–24 11 days From $4,495
as Alumni Holidays®, the Join a seven-night Cuban adventure like no
premier operator of deluxe other! Learn about the lives and experiences of
Trace Croatia’s dazzling Dalmatian Coast to the Experience the wild nature and welcoming culture of
travel programs sponsored local Cubans during meaningful encounters and
magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik. Along the way, Chile on this 10-night adventure of a lifetime. Explore
by college and university conversations. Engage with artists, ride in a classic
discover villages rich with Roman landmarks, dynamic Santiago and savor an asado — or
alumni associations such convertible, meet local entrepreneurs and explore
seafaring legends and a buzzing cafe culture barbecue — with Chilean cowboys. On Chiloé
as ASU Alumni. Catering Old Havana. Visit Trinidad, Cienfuegos, an organic
brewing along cobblestone lanes. Meet master Island, peek at penguins in their natural habitat. Then
to educated travelers, AHI farm and much more. Come away with a broader
craftsmen, savor traditional dishes and get to know surrender yourself to the icy mountain splendor of
creates journeys of a lifetime, perspective of Cuba’s culture and citizens while
the storied history and soulful people of this Patagonia’s famed national parks.
full of beauty, intellectual benefiting and supporting the Cuban people.
sun-kissed country.
stimulation and unforgettable
moments by land, sea and
river. Itineraries offer unique
access to iconic sights and
Land journey: Land journey: Land journey:
hidden treasures at a pace
that is truly pleasurable. Croatia Cuba Chile
Call AHI at 1-800-323-7373 for
information and reservations.
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Ostuni, Italy
Apulia, undiscovered Italy Florence in the serene Majestic Switzerland Tanzania safari
April 7–15 8 days From $3,095
season June 15–25 10 days From $3,795 June 24–July 5 11 days From $6,995
Oct. 8–16 8 days From $2,995
Life is different in Apulia, Italy’s rustic, sun-kissed Treat your senses to extraordinary experiences on Embark on a luxury safari in spectacular Tanzania on
southern region. Experience Mediterranean meals this nine-night Swiss journey, featuring stays in this nine-night, small-group adventure. Come
Delve into glorious Florence more intimately without
savored slowly amidst olive groves and family Interlaken and Vevey. Visit Bern, Brienz, Kandersteg, face-to-face with elephants, zebras, lions and much
high-season crowds on this seven-night, deluxe stay!
vineyards. Tour ancient villages atop limestone cliffs Montreux and more! Indulge in traditional cuisine, more with the help of expert driver-guides in
Italy’s city of art shines with Renaissance jewels,
and see boats bobbing in Adriatic seaports where gaze at unforgettable mountain vistas, ride a Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro wildlife
from Michelangelo’s David and the towering Duomo
time stands still. Relish Apulia’s heartwarming charm, cogwheel train up the Brienzer Rothorn and delight reserves. Revel in stays at two deluxe, tented safari
to elegant palazzi and the Uffizi’s masterpieces. Take
its landmarks, and its famously fresh, simple dishes in a folkloric performance. This active, small-group camps, learn about the Maasai people and savor an
in the medieval grandeur of hill towns San
on this journey. adventure is a breath of fresh air! alfresco lunch in breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater!
Gimignano, Colle di Val d’Elsa and Siena, plus
No single supplement!
sample Chianti in the lovely Tuscan countryside.
Land journey: Land journey:
Land Journey: Land journey:
Italy Tanzania and Kenya
Italy Switzerland
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Did you know:
La Petite France is a vibrant district
in Strasbourg, France, featuring
cobblestone streets, canals,
beautiful half-timbered homes and
Cruise the Rhine Nordic magnificence — panoramic views. There’s plenty
to do with eateries and shops
Cruise the heart of Europe
and Mosel rivers Denmark selling clothing, crockery, wine and
Sept. 21–Oct. 6 15 days From $5,495
specialty teas.
July 18–26 8 days From $3,295 Aug. 8–18 10 days From $4,595
Experience the heart of Europe through the great
rivers that shaped its borders and traditions. Unpack
Cruise the storied Rhine and Mosel rivers and Treat yourself to a Nordic adventure. Feel the region’s
once and explore five countries, three storied rivers,
explore the fascinating towns, cities and legends that cozy, optimistic charm as you explore enchanting
and unforgettable cities on your exclusively
have sprung from these scenic waterways. On this Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen. Discover palaces,
chartered, first-class ship! Tour medieval Cologne,
seven-night journey aboard a first-class ship, see modern architecture and Viking history. Storybook
Mosel and Miltenberg. Explore a palatial residence in
castles, vineyards and charming Old Towns, and landscapes unfold as you cruise canals and the
Würzburg, visit timeless Vienna and more on this
choose from a selection of included excursions in North Sea, and ride the Bergen Railway to Norway’s
once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Amsterdam, two ports in Germany and in pristine Aurlandsfjord on this nine-night, small-
No single supplement!
Strasbourg, France. group journey.
No single supplement!
River cruise:
Land journey: River Cruise:
Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland
Denmark and Norway Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
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Wonders of Peru, Cruise Provence and
featuring an Amazon Burgundy
cruise and Machu Picchu Sept. 22–30 8 days From $3,795
Oct. 21–Nov. 1 11 days From $6,395
Sip a glass of Burgundy while cruising the Rhône
and Saône rivers through Southern France. Follow
Experience Peru’s past and present on this thrilling,
the footsteps of French popes in Avignon and step
10-night active adventure through Lima, Cusco and
into the middle ages in Arles. Taste the bucolic
the Amazon rainforest. Explore the country’s Inca
French landscape reflected in the region’s
heritage on excursions to Machu Picchu and the
celebrated cuisine in Lyon, explore Camargue
Sacred Valley, plus take a three-night luxury cruise in
National Park and enjoy opportunities to personalize
the Amazon basin through Earth’s most diverse
your adventure on this first-class seven-night journey.
natural habitat.
No single supplement!
River Cruise: River Cruise:
Peru France
Cluny Abbey, a former Benedictine
10 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS AHI Travel monastery in France. 480-965-4034 asu.edu/alumnitravel 11
Did you know:
Each island has its own distinctive
ecosystem of vibrant flora and
About Gohagan captivating fauna, such as the
flightless cormorant, blue- and red-
& Company
footed boobies, playful sea lions and
tropical penguins.
Great journey through Wonders of the
ESTA B L I S H E D 1 9 8 4
Europe Galapagos Islands
June 21–July 1 10 days From $3,995 Nov. 1–9 8 days From $5,795
Gohagan & Company develops
and operates deluxe group
This extraordinary 10-day “Grand Tour” of Europe This incredible eight-day journey features the
travel programs for America’s
combines river, rail, lake and mountain travel Galápagos Islands, where the unique wildlife
most prestigious museums,
and features Switzerland, France, Germany and accepts up-close human interaction like nowhere
colleges, universities and cultural
the Netherlands. Cruise aboard the new deluxe else. Accompanied by certified naturalists, cruise
institutions. The company
Amadeus Imperial along the Rhine River. Ride for four nights and visit six islands each with their
combines unique itineraries,
aboard three legendary railways — the Pilatus own ecosystem. Enjoy three nights in Unesco —
world-class guides and academic
Railway, the Glacier Express and the Gornergrat designated Quito. Six-night Machu Picchu, Cuzco,
experts with the world’s finest
Bahn. Amsterdam Post-Program Option. Sacred Valley and Lima Post-Program Option.
cruise ships, trains and hotels.
Each trip is designed with the
knowledge and expertise achieved
with the company’s 30-year track
record and team of professionals Land journey and sea/river cruise: Land journey and sea/river cruise:
dedicated to passenger Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland Galapagos Islands
satisfaction, from reservations and
departure to program operations
and return trips.
Call Gohagan & Company at
1-800-922-3088 for information
and reservations.
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Lake Maggiore Fishermen Island,
Stresa italy
Village life of the Italian Trade routes of Coastal Ancient Greece
Lakes Iberia Oct. 25–Nov. 2 8 days From $4,395
Sept. 18–26 8 days From $3,895 Oct. 1–9 8 days From $4,995
Join this unparalleled eight-day Aegean Odyssey
from Athens, Greece, aboard the Five-Star Le
Experience the essence of Italian life in the fabled This voyage showcases the Iberian Peninsula’s
Bougainville. Visit Delos, Mykonos, Pátmos, Rhodes
Lake District for one week in the heart of Como, coast between Lisbon and Barcelona and features
and Santorini and explore the legendary ruins of
with charming accommodations in the Palace Spain’s legendary Guadalquivir River. Cruise aboard
Ephesus, Mycenae and Epidaurus. Engage with
Hotel. Enjoy private lake cruises on Lakes Como, the Five-Star Le Dumont-D’urville. Visit Portugal’s
local residents during the Island Life® Forum. Athens
Maggiore and Orta and excursions to Bellagio, Villa Algarve region, Spain’s Granada and Seville,
and Cape Sounion Pre-Program and Delphi and
del Balbianello, Isola Bella and Milan. Verona/Venice the Rock of Gibraltar and the Balearic Island of
Thebes Post-Program Options.
Post-Program Option. Mallorca. Lisbon Pre-Program and Barcelona Post-
Program Options.
Land Journey: Sea cruise: Sea cruise:
Italy Spain and Portugal Greece and Turkey
14 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Gohagan & Company 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 15
Did you know:
Did you know: In the U.S., glaciers
cover more than 35,000 square
About Go Next miles. Most of glaciers are located in
Alaska and Washington.
As a leader in alumni association
and group travel, Go Next has been
Tales of the Tasman, Italy and the Adriatic, Glacial adventures of
creating and delivering exceptional Auckland — Sydney Rome — Venice Alaska, Seattle — Seattle
travel experiences since 1972. Over
the years, it has developed strong Jan. 17–Feb. 2 16 days From $6,999 April 12–23 11 days From $3,099 July 19–29 10 days From $3,749
and exclusive relationships with
some of the best travel providers in See the Mãori history of the Bay of Islands, explore Wander the ambling streets of the Amalfi Coast, visit Spot wildlife as you sail the Inside Passage and see
the world, such as Oceania Cruises the waterfalls and beaches in Tauranga, and discover the trendy boutiques in Catania, and tour St. John’s Native totem poles in Ketchikan. Immerse yourself in
and American Queen Steamboat the vineyards of Napier. Indulge in upscale dining in Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Relax on the beach in the gold rush history of Wrangell. Watch whales
Company. From luxurious ocean Wellington and look for yellow-eyed penguins in Corfu and take in the walled city of Kotor. In Split, feeding near Icy Strait Point, cruise Hubbard Glacier,
cruises to a diverse offering of Dunedin. Cruise the fjords of Milford Sound. Taste see the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world. Sip and have an Alaskan outdoor adventure at
high-end river cruises and cultural local cheese or whiskey in Burnie and stop in at an local wine in Ravenna, explore a 15th-century palace Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. Take in Alaskan
exchange programs, each Go Next award-winning winery in Melbourne. in Koper, and discover the canals of Venice. heritage along forest trails in Sitka and visit Victoria,
trip is designed to deliver a western Canada’s oldest City.
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Call Go Next at 1-800-842-9023
for information and reservations.
Sea cruise: Sea cruise: Sea cruise:
Australia and New Zealand Italy, Croatia, and Greece The United States and Alaska
16 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Go Next 480-965-4034 asu.edu/alumnitravel 17Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigan
The majestic Great Lakes Iberian immersion, Monte
Aug. 16–27 11 days From $5,199
Carlo — Rome
Nov. 6–17 11 days From $3,049
Take in museums and theaters in Chicago, board a
WWII ship in Muskegon, and visit the National
Explore the Old City in Toulon, take in Las Ramblas
Railroad Museum in Green Bay. Discover Mackinac
in Barcelona and explore Cartegena’s ancient
Island’s Victorian allure. Near Detroit, explore
Roman Theater. See exciting modern architecture in
significant artifacts from American history at the
Melilla and stroll the palm-lined Explanada de
Henry Ford Museum. In Cleveland, check out the
España in Alicante. Tour the Palace of the Grand
collection celebrating American music icons at the
Master in Valletta, shop stylish boutiques in Catania
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
and discover the legendary ruins of Pompeii.
Sea cruise: Sea cruise:
The United States and Canada Morocco, Spain, France and Italy
18 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Go Next 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 19About
Holbrook Travel
The mission of Holbrook Travel is to facilitate
a true connection between our travellers
and our destinations. Since 1974, Holbrook
Belize Costa Rica
Travel has taken thousands of passengers on March 7–13 6 days From $2,890 May 7–13 6 days From $3,990
expeditions across Latin America, Africa, and
destinations beyond. They combine reliable From lush rainforests and coral reefs to ancient ruins Discover the best of the tropics on this classic Costa
travel support with deep knowledge to and ceremonial structures, Belize is a trove of natural Rica excursion! From rainforests and rivers to
create enriching travel experiences that last and cultural treasures to discover. Visit reserves, volcanoes and beaches, you’ll experience a variety of
a lifetime. ASU’s Travel & Tour program has caves, Maya sites, and the underwater world of the ecosystems and habitats through fun and engaging
teamed up with Holbrook Travel to provide Belize Barrier Reef. During your journey, encounter activities. Along the way, get to know the friendly,
young alumni the opportunity to begin their some of Belize’s wildlife and learn about “pura vida” attitude for which this country is famous.
world exploration with fellow Alumni. conservation efforts to preserve this small but
remarkable country.
Call Holbrook Travel at
1-800-451-7111 for information
and reservations.
Land Journey: Land Journey:
Belize Costa Rica
20 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Holbrook Travel 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 21Geothermal valley of hot
springs in Reykjadalur, Iceland
Iceland Madagascar
July 15–20 5 days From $3,990 June 9–24 15 days From $7,575
Iceland’s dramatic and captivating landscape is On this exploration of the “eighth continent,” come
perfect for discovering the elements of geology. face-to-face with wildlife such as leaf-tailed geckos,
Explore black sand beaches, mud pools and glaciers tree frogs, rare birds and the country’s many lemur
as you gain deeper insight on how Iceland has species, from the giant indri to the diminutive mouse
become a pioneer in sustainable energy, even lemurs. Take guided hikes in national parks and
touring an operational geothermal power plant. private reserves, search for the abundance of
endemic flora and fauna, and explore the natural
wonders and rare beauty of this spectacular country.
Land Journey: Land Journey:
Iceland Madagascar
22 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS Holbrook Travel 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 23About
MEJDI Tours
Mejdi tours
MEJDI Tours is the leading socially
conscious travel company in the world, Israel and Palestine:
Mejdi tours
and the first global tour operator to become
lands of diverse cultures
B Corp. certified, the premier designation
of social responsibility. With an estimated
1 billion people traveling every year, MEJDI Oct. 12–20 8 days From $3,950
Tours sees this as 1 billion opportunities
to make a difference. The company is Explore the multifaceted history and culture of Israel
dedicated to opening hearts and expanding and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry first, Dual
minds. It invites clients to become cultural Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip,
explorers while engaging and supporting the travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with
global communities it serves. the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one
Palestinian. Founded by ASU alum and Sun Devil
When you choose MEJDI, you’re choosing
100 honoree Scott Cooper and praised by National
to see more than sites; you’re choosing to
Geographic, the United Nations, and CNN, MEJDI
tap into one of the world’s best-kept secrets:
Tours’ two-guide model equips groups with two local
that we are all connected by shared values
guides, each representing unique cultural, religious,
that cross cultures, languages, religions,
political and ethnic narratives.
nationalities and ethnicities — and that there
is far more that unites us than separates us. Land journey:
Asia
Call MEJDI Tours at 1-703-349-1554,
ext. 303, for information and reservations.
24 ASU TRAVEL & TOURS MEJDI Tours City of David, Jerusalem 480-965-4034 alumni.asu.edu/travel 25About Odysseys
Unlimited
Journey through Britain
Odysseys Unlimited is a leader
July 26–Aug. 8 13 days From $4,771
in the small-group travel market
and a six-time recipient of
Discover Great Britain’s lore, natural splendors, and
Travel + Leisure magazine’s
modern life on this wide-ranging 13-day small group
World’s Best Tour Operators
tour, journeying from gracious Edinburgh to
award. Each escorted tour is
England’s legendary Lake District, from spectacular
designed specifically for just
Snowdonia to the rural Cotswolds and Roman Bath,
12 to 24 guests, creating a
ending in cosmopolitan London. Enjoy this world
group travel experience with
capital independently with an optional three-day/
more flexibility, efficiency and
two-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:
Call Odysseys Unlimited at Did you know: England
1-888-370-6765 for information
Snowdonia National Park in Wales,
and reservations.
United Kingdom, features mountains
and glacial landforms. Visitors can
enjoy trails, more than 100 lakes
and peaks and can ride the historic
Snowdon Mountain Railway up to
the summit of the country’s highest
mountain, Mount Snowdon, with
views across the sea to Ireland.
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