Destinations

Irresistible Ireland

Secluded island castles, chatty cabbies and the soul of Saint Patrick.

Emerald Isle Supreme
Capture lakeshore views in watercolors as you hone your skills in a painting class at a secret island castle. You’ll also take in a sean nós performance, taste mead and poitín, and enjoy dinner accompanied by a harpist. This 11-day escape includes Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, Kildare, the Dingle Peninsula and Northern Ireland, and has been designed to show off the hidden pleasures of the island’s world-famous, verdant landscape. It also includes six helicopter transfers, which double as sightseeing — take in the famed Cliffs of Moher from above, and touch down on Inishmore to tour by horse and carriage. In Belfast, ride in a black taxi, whose knowledgeable drivers offer firsthand accounts of the city’s turbulent history. Following a tasting at Bushmills Distillery, explore the basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Catholic Heritage
The devout will relish this chance to discover the life of Ireland’s patron saint through the stainedglass windows of Dublin’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, one of the most important Roman Catholic sites in the country. Enter the twelfth-century landmark through the private door of the Order of Saint Patrick, and climb to the top of the tower — with a chance to pull the bells. Conclude with high tea in the study of Dean Swift’s home (better known as Jonathan Swift), where he wrote Gulliver’s Travels.

 An abundance of cultural treasures

Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.

The Possibilities Are Endless

Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.