Road Scholar

Highlights

• Visit the Museum of Mobile, where cutting-edge exhibits bring to life the area as first seen by early Americans and explore Mobile River harbor via pontoon boat
• At the Richards DAR House, admire the Italianate home’s facade depicting the four seasons in iron lace
• Step back in time at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, an “American castle” showcasing treasured antiques, a handmade brick-and-ironwork exterior and 65 acres of lush gardens

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• See beluga, minke, fin and humpback whales up close on two whale-watching safaris in one of the largest marine protected areas in Canada
• Learn more about these fascinating creatures at the Whale Museum and Research and Beluga Interpretation Centres, such as identification and species’ behavior
• Learn and practice how local First Nation’s peoples made pottery many years ago

Highlights

• Lodge each night with your grandchild aboard the classic English Channel windjammer “Angelique,” in scenic harbors along Maine’s majestic coast
• Learn the fundamentals of sailing from hauling lines and handling sails to steering the boat and dropping anchor with Ketch Angelique
• Enjoy a traditional lobster bake, keep watch for seals, porpoise and birds and learn how the stars help sailors navigate the sea

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• Bask in the transcendent melodies of Bach performed by the world-class Bach Choir of Bethlehem
• Discover the steel-working heritage of Bethlehem as you meet retired steel executives and explore the historic Steelstacks
• Learn about Bethlehem's history and Bach from esteemed experts, including historians, Moravian community docents, the Bach Choir Archivist, a music professor and the conductor of the Bach Choir

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• Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
• Walk and learn about the classic Swiss tale, Heidi
• Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

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• An architectural historian who grew up on the Astor estate presents slides and lectures on the mansions of the Hudson River and leads narrated visits to these historic homes decked out for the holidays
• Explore the famed collection at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, with audio technology provided to enhance your experience
• Enjoy a live performance of “The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center, as well as “The Christmas Spectacular” at the Radio City Music Hall

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• Have helpful, energetic, professional instructors help you improve your tennis game during small-group clinics
• Enjoy afternoons of playing at the renowned Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, ranked among

Highlights

• Get pointers on the short and long game, bunker play, putting and course management, all with a student-instructor ratio of no more than six to one
• Take home a golf pro’s analysis of your swing, recorded using JC Video Systems motion-analysis technology, and stay in email contact with your pro instructor throughout the season
• In classes off the links, Golf School pros teach you principles of on-course etiquette, club fitting and USGA rules of the game