Travel & Adventure

The Odyssey of a Lifetime | Jenny Gill

Lovers of classical literature and Mediterranean culture alike will delight in Smithsonian Tours’ “The Journey of Odysseus” (June 19 - 30, 2008). Tourgoers on this eleven-day study trip travel in style aboard the Corinthian II, a deluxe all-suite mega-yacht, as they retrace Odysseus’ legendary journey as recorded in Homer’s classic tale, The Odyssey.

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Camp – It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore | Angela McGinn

If your children aren’t quite ready to go away on their own to overnight camp, then think about tagging along with them this year.  Family Camps offer a stress-free vacation with lodging, cooked meals and pre-planned activities included.  Check out these options for great getaways for the whole family.  
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Any Excuse to be in Tahiti | Two Smart Dogs

In case your local landscape no longer inspires you to paint, the Art Trek company offers a nine-day watercolor painting trip to Tahiti and Huahine islands in French Polynesia. There are two excursions on the books for 2008: one from July 17-27, coinciding with the Heiva Polynesian dance festivities, and one from August 7-17.
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Tropical Crops | Two Smart Dogs

Why scrapbook at home or at the mall? Pack your favorite scissors, glue that withstands humid climes, and a bathing suit and embark on a scrapbooking cruise to the Bahamas. The cruise crops are led by an experienced instructor and include page layout contests and prizes. You can bring your whole family or take some much needed time for yourself.

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Expand Your Horizons and Your Palette | Two Smart Dogs

As an island nation with a largely agrarian economy, New Zealand is an ideal destination for a culinary excursion that ventures off the beaten path. One customizable tour itinerary for those longing to learn something new about this region is Abercrombie & Kent’s “The Food and Wines of New Zealand”. Abercrombie & Kent specializes in tailor-made independent travel itineraries, so you pick your travel dates and your companions.

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