Road Scholar

Highlights

• Explore the 125,000-acre grounds of the turn-of-the-century Biltmore Estate and learn the history of the Vanderbilt Family and the men who built America’s largest home
• Visit the Old Kentucky Home and Connemara, once home two of Western North Carolina’s most famous writers: Thomas Wolfe and Carl Sandburg
• Experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you hike to Chimney Rock and enjoy a narrated boat ride on Lake Lure

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

Highlights

• Attend the Flower Show with limited free time to explore on your own
• Explore the unique Barnes Foundation at its magnificent new Philadelphia campus
• Go behind the scenes at Longwood Gardens to see what it takes to maintain its indoor and outdoor gardens, then enter another time at Winterthur, with its priceless art, antiques and 60-acre garden

Highlights

• Expert conductor offers pointers, constructive critique, and introduces his unique ‘play by ear’ approach
• Join in small ensemble jam sessions during free periods
• Delight in a chance to perform for a small live audience at the Big Band Dinner Dance culminating a week of rehearsals and camaraderie

Highlights

• Learn about Florida Keys ecology as you explore Dry Tortugas National Park and two state parks
• Enjoy a special visit to Biscayne National Park
• Delve into evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to farmers and presidents

Highlights

• Listen to the sounds of Italy during a piano and violin concert in Villa Durazzo
• Explore some of Genoa’s 42 palaces, which are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a local expert
• Get a taste of the culture in a cooking class based on the famous Genovese recipe for pesto

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

Highlights

• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please