Travel Program
See the world and share memories at the same time through the association's Travel and Learn Program. Exciting new destinations await Kent State travelers.
Below is a list of tours currently offered by the Kent State University Alumni Association. To receive a brochure or to be added to our Travel Program mailing list, email alumni@kent.edu.
Tours scheduled in 2013
British Isles Odyssey
August 14-27, 2013
London to London (12 nights)
From $4,999 per person, double occupancy (airfare included)
Download the British Isles Odyssey flier
Explore the legacies of legendary kings, queens and Vikings aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Nautica as you cruise to England, Scotland, Norway, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Depart England and head for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, one of Europe’s loveliest cities crowned by the cliffs and medieval ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. Stop in Invergordon and visit the famed Scottish Highlands with its ancient hillside castles and ruggedly beautiful landscapes. In the Shetland Islands, see the little ponies native to these islands or take in the intriguing Jarlshof prehistoric site. Then cross into Scandinavia for a stop in Alesund, a delightful Norwegian town full of Art Nouveau style.
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Next is Geiranger for a picture-postcard view of stunning Geirangerfjord, “the most beautiful fjord in the world.” See Norway’s oldest Viking port at Hellesylt, a small village nestled in a picturesque forest setting surrounded by dramatic cliffs and pristine lakes. Sail to Belfast, Northern Ireland, and see its Victorian architecture, and take in Dublin, where the 18th century meets cosmopolitan flair. Explore the Irish town of Cork – a friendly rival to Ireland’s capital, Dublin – before cruising to Portland on England’s dramatic Jurassic Coast. Here you will find one of Henry VIII’s best-preserved coastal fortresses, Portland Castle, before returning to the port of Dover at the conclusion of your cruise.
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Tours scheduled in 2014
Tahitian Jewels
March 26-April 5, 2014
Papeete to Papeete
From $3,299 per person, double occupancy (airfare included)
Savor the tropical splendor of emerald-green palms, white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise waters as you sail aboard the luxurious Oceania Cruises Marina to the most stunning destinations in the South Pacific, the gorgeous Polynesian islands. Experience a cruise with the finest service, accommodations and cuisine at sea, where every port of call is an island paradise.
Admire multihued lagoons around Moorea and discover the region’s cultural heritage on beautiful Raiatea. Be engulfed by magnificent tropical beauty on romantic Bora Bora and wander the black sand beaches of Nuku Hiva.
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| Sail to Hiva Oa, artist Paul Gauguin’s idyllic island home, and enchant your senses with colorful sea life at Rangiroa, before returning to Papeete on the lovely island of Tahiti. Set adrift, catch the breeze and discover Polynesia’s most beautiful gems on this exceptional voyage. |
Call 800-842-9023 for additional information.
Greek Isles Odyssey
May 14-22, 2014
Athens to Istanbul (7 nights)
From $2,499 per person double occupancy (airfare included)
Download preregistration flyer.
Discover incredible ancient wonders on this Aegean odyssey from Athens to Istanbul while cruising aboard the graceful Riviera, Oceania Cruise’s newest ship. Depart Athens and sail to the lovely Greek island of Santorini, a stunning natural spectacle of volcano-carved landscapes and blue-domed, whitewashed towns.
Explore Turkey’s vibrant port city of Kusadasi, or visit the amazing ruins of Ephesus, a former Roman town that is now one of the best-preserved archaeological sites on the Mediterranean. Cruise to the island of Rhodes, world famous for its ancient Acropolis and former site of the legendary Colossus. Savor its picturesque fusion of medieval walls and archeological sites with sweeping, white sand beaches and dazzling, turquoise waters. |
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Next stroll though Mykonos, a winding seaside maze of streets amid stark white homes dotted with brightly painted shutters and doors, before cruising to Kavala, home to neoclassical museums and a spectacular Byzantine fortress. Before your exceptional odyssey comes to a close, relish the impressive Blue Mosque, Topaki Palace and fascinating Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, the magnificent city astride two continents.
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Alaskan Frontiers and Glaciers
July 14-24, 2014
Seattle to Seattle (10 nights)
From $2999 per person, double occupancy (airfare included)
Download pregregistration flyer.
Revel in the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Alaska, America’s last frontier, as you sail its coastline aboard the elegant and intimate Oceania Cruises Regatta. Depart from Seattle and sail through the scenic Seymour Narrows along Canada’s coast to Alaska and the small wilderness outpost of Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.”
Next is Alaska’s capital, Juneau, an exhilarating blend of nature and modern culture. Marvel at the spectacular Hubbard Glacier, the longest tidewater glacier in Alaska, followed by a visit to Icy Strait Point, a secluded seaport nestled in the pristine, Alaskan wilderness. Continue to Sitka, an astoundingly picturesque city known for its many historic attractions, including the Sitka National Historical Park, which boasts a totem-lined forest trail. |
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Continue onward to Wrangell, one of the oldest settlements in Alaska. Sail south to Canada’s largest island and the lovely city of Victoria, a former British colony that has retained much of its colonial splendor, before returning to Seattle. Savor the majestic beauty of ancient glaciers, soaring mountains and exceptional wildlife on this Alaskan cruise.
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Antebellum South
March 14-22, 2014
Riverboat Cruise, New Orleans to Memphis (8 nights)
From $2,549 per person, double occupancy (airfare is additional)
Download preregistration flyer.
Celebrate authentic Americana aboard the luxury steamboat American Queen as you cruise along the Mississippi River, stopping in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas, destinations full of southern flare. In the culturally-rich city of New Orleans, board your paddlewheel steamboat bound for Memphis and discover the beauty of the mighty river as you delve into the history, culture and grandeur of the Antebellum South.
Tour the superb plantation known as Oak Alley and walk beneath its amazing 300-year-old canopy of oak trees. Take in the many historic 19th-century homes found among the scenic countryside in St. Francisville and revel in the antebellum splendor of Natchez, a glorious city rich with restored mansions.
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Visit the “Red Carpet City of the South,” Vicksburg, renowned for its gracious Southern hospitality and National Military Park that commemorates the city’s famous Civil War siege. Savor Helena’s wonderfully preserved architecture that offers traces of its pre-Civil War past, before disembarking in Memphis.
Call 800-842-9023 for additional information.
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For information on travel insurance, visit alumni travel insurance.
Email alumni@kent.edu if you would like to be added to our travel mailings.