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Pilot Lars (right) and ElderTrekkers, Robbie and Liz, relax in the balloon basket while flying high over Cappadocia from Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo by Senior Travel Editor Alison Gardner.

Senior Travel Programs

Regions	Countries
Worldwide	Canada
Asia	China
Australia and South Pacific	France
Europe	Germany
	Italy
	Japan
	Korea
	Spain

Featured Senior Travel Programs

All Languages Abroad: 50 Countries 30 Languages One Adventure!

Learning Traveller – Language Immersion Programs for Mature (50+) Learners in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Worldwide

Senior Citizen Travel in Asia, China, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Worldwide with World Link Education

Small Group Adventure Travel Tours for Travelers 50 and Over with Eldertreks

Volunteer in Canada with Red Leaf Programs

= Programs reviewed by Senior Travel Editor Alison Gardner

Worldwide

All Languages Abroad - Language Programs for Seniors
You’re never too old to study abroad. Excellent Language Programs designed for 50+ mature students who want to meet new people, learn a language and immerse themselves in the culture, food and people of a new country. Learn French and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux, or Italian and Cooking in Sicily!

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Learning Traveller – Language Immersion Programs for Mature (50+) Learners
The rewards of understanding and making yourself understood in a foreign language are immense. Learning a new language opens us up in countless ways so we see the world from new and fresh angles. It allows us to truly live in the place we’re visiting. A Learning Traveller 50+ Language program will re-shape your views of a foreign country, even if you’ve been there before. And, yes, it is possible to learn a language as an older student! A more multilingual world will go a long way to strengthening the bonds between us.

Go deeper with a language learning vacation.

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Senior Citizen Travel Programs around the world—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Small Group Adventure Travel Tours for Travelers 50 and Over
ElderTreks is the world's first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. Established in 1987, ElderTreks offers active, off-the-beaten-path small-group adventures in over 80 countries around the globe. Our journeys focus on adventure, culture and nature. Choose a wildlife safari in Tanzania, explore Mongolia by camel, hike to Patagonia's Torres del Paine, navigate the awesome ruins of Angkor Wat or step foot on the Antarctic Peninsula. Naturally, you’re invited.

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AmeriSpan, 117 South 17th St., Ste. 1401, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 800-879-6640 or 215-751-1100; info@amerispan.com, www.amerispan.com. AmeriSpan offers immersion programs worldwide to learn 20 different languages including Spanish, Italian, German, French, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. Specialized programs combine activities including cooking, wine-tasting, sailing, golf and dance with language classes. With over 28,000 clients to date, the company offers instruction from beginner to advanced together with memorable cultural experiences. Some seniors prefer to avoid June, July, and August, which attract droves of college-age students; excellent months, particularly in Latin America, are February to April and September to December when older participants receive more personalized service. Visit AmeriSpan’s best programs for seniors at: www.amerispan.com/language_schools/seniors.asp.

Center for Global Education, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454; 800-299-8889 or 612-330-1159, fax 612-330-1695; globaled@augsburg.edu, www.augsburg.edu/global/triplist.html. Through travel-study seminars to Latin America and Southern Africa, learn about unfamiliar cultures and contemporary challenges with all-inclusive tour itineraries and themes such as fair trade issues in Nicaragua, immigration in Mexico, and microfinance in Namibia.

Elderhostel Educational Programs, 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1746; 877-426-8056 or 617-426-7788, fax 877 426-2166 or 617-426-0701; info@elderhostel.org, www.elderhostel.org. Now 30 years young, Elderhostel is the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over, providing exceptional learning adventures with over 8,000 programs a year in all 50 states and more than 90 countries. Participants come from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world. Elderhostel programs are all-inclusive with no hidden expenses, including all meals, lectures, field trips, cultural excursions, gratuities, and medical or insurance coverage. As a more recent offshoot of Elderhostel catering to a slightly younger, more active, independent-minded educational vacationer, Road Scholar is developing its own following with 29 programs. With a common age of 50 to 60, these are more up-scale and less structured than Elderhostel programs, which generally attract the 65 to 75 age bracket. Same address as Elderhostel but separate phone and website: 800-466-7762; www.roadscholar.org.

Routes to Learning Canada (Canadian Elderhostel provider), 4 Cataraqui St., Kingston, Ontario K7K 1Z7, Canada; 866-745-1690 or 613-530-2222, fax 613-530-2096; information@routestolearning.ca, www.routestolearning.ca. With 20 years of experience, Routes to Learning Canada (formerly Elderhostel Canada) is Canada’s first and largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over with a priority on high-quality, best-value learning travel experiences. Participants have direct access to leading scholars and experienced field staff that provide expert knowledge and thought-provoking activities. Participants come from every walk of life to learn together, exchange ideas, and explore every part of Canada as well as such destinations as China, France, the U.S., New Zealand and Ecuador.

TraveLearn, Inc., P.O. Box 556, Hawley, PA 18428; 800-235-9114 or 570-226-9114, fax 570-226-6912; info@TraveLearn.com, www.TraveLearn.com. TraveLearn is a leading educational tour operator with 28 years’ experience planning and delivering learning vacations. Seventy percent of clients are over 50. Reflecting land, land/cruise, and cruise-only itineraries from Alaska and Antarctica to Ireland and China’s Silk Road, programs deliver in-depth learning at a pace that allows for time to absorb surroundings and experiences. Each month TraveLearn’s free cybertravel newsletter immerses readers in the culture of one of its worldwide destinations. TraveLearn also offers “Budget Learning Vacations” for adults, where more modest accommodations and meal arrangements and a minimum group size allow for lower trip fees.

Asia

Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Asia—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Numerous cultural programs in Asia and Southeast Asia, including cruises.

Website: www.elderhostel.org.

Australia and South Pacific

Elderhostel
Programs in Australia range from experiencing the life and culture of aboriginal peoples to exploring coral reefs. Programs in New Zealand range from visiting geysers, hiking, birding, wine tours, to taking a train around the country. Many other varied Elderhostel programs on the Pacific islands.

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

Canada

Volunteer Programs in Canada with Red Leaf
Red Leaf’s volunteer programs provide the opportunity for international volunteers to make a contribution in time and effort to a Canadian non-profit organization. Our partner organizations focus on Environmental Conservation, Animal Care, Children’s Programs, and Community Support. Make a difference with a volunteer vacation in Canada!

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China

Senior Citizen Travel Programs in China—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Programs in China including a Yangtze river cruise and train travel in China with a river cruise.

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

Europe

Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Europe—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Numerous cultural programs in Europe, including cruises.

Website: www.elderhostel.org.

France

French Language and Culture Programs for Students aged 50+
Travel writer Jan Morris wrote that almost nothing in life is more pleasurable than to wake up one morning and find oneself eating croissants in France. Of course. France is the heart of Western civilization. As the heart gives life and meaning to the body, so France, with its blended images of beauty, age, good living, quirkiness and civilized lifestyle, gives meaning to culture, history, and worthwhile experience. Our holiday courses will immerse you in the local cultures where you’ll have the chance to use French in real-life settings and experience a taste of France most visitors only dream about.

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Senior Citizen Travel Programs in France—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Programs in France range from exploring and walking through various regions and into the world of the Impressionist painters.

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

Germany

German Language and Culture Programs for Students aged 50+
Germany is a country rich in contrasts—from cobblestone streets in ancient villages, to lively cosmopolitan cities, to speed limit-less autobahns. It’s also a country of pristine forests, gleaming lakes and historic castles; the perfect backdrop for a Germany language holiday which combines enjoyable language classes and cultural activities and excursions.

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Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Germany—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Italy

Italian Language and Culture Programs for Students aged 50+
For generations, young men and women traveled to Italy because Italy was the very seat of beauty, art and learning, inherited from classical times by way of the Renaissance. Today, Italian influences continue to permeate our world, from pizza to Pavarotti and dress designers to Ferraris. But how many of us can say we really understand Italy and Italian culture? An Italian immersion program in Florence, Rome or Taormina (Sicily) will not only connect you with other mature and engaged students, it will open the doors to the timelessly fascinating and true Italy itself.

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Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Italy—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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The Abruzzi Mountain Art Workshop in Italy
Live and work in a rustic mountain village as AMW continues its innovative fine arts program in drawing, painting, collage, mask-making, digital photography, encaustic, fresco and clay sculpture in stunning studios one hour from Rome. May-Oct. Work at 12th century sites, abandonded abbeys and in our WWF reserve. Independent studio space available.

Elderhostel
Programs in Italy explores classic Tuscany and the treasures of Florence and Treasured Sicily.

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

Japan

Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Japan—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Program in Japan on "Tracing Japanese History."

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

Korea

Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Korea—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Spain

Spanish Language and Culture Programs for Students aged 50+
From bullfighting to flamenco, there’s a timelessness about Spain. Your senses become heightened. The light is different, hotter. The music stirs the blood. Spain is a banquet of bougainvillea blooming red and crimson, and air pungent with sizzling olive oil. Over 50 million people a year visit Spain. Speaking even a little Spanish will reveal another dimension of this multi-faceted deeply storied culture. Join one of our programs and master the language of Cervantes.

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Senior Citizen Travel Programs in Spain—Click here!
WorldLink Education offers unique and affordable Educational Travel Programs and Language programs to groups from the US and worldwide. These outstanding programs are focused on providing total Educational Experience. World Link Education is the leading provider with more than 16,000 past participants including individual students, corporate and government organizations, university study tours, high school study tours, senior group tours and tailored group tours. The World Link Education programs have been granted course credit transfer approved by over one hundred US academic institutions including Harvard, Stanford and Yale University.

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Elderhostel
Programs in Spain explores the "Pathways of Culture," and "Spain and Morocco: Shared Histories, Complementary Cultures."

Website:

www.elderhostel.org

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