CUBA DISCOVERY

February 26–March 2 , 2024

Located 90 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida, Cuba is an island brimming with vibrant art, soul-stirring music and villages cloaked in colonial charm. Cuba, once again accessible to American travelers, is a country begging to be explored. Travel with us to the largest Caribbean Island nation and discover a country with a population as warm and scintillating as its tropical climate and colorful arts. Begin your journey in Havana, Cuba’s enigmatic capital city, whose nearly 500-year-Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest collections of Spanish-Colonial architecture in the Americas. Learn more about the Plaza de la Revolution, the center of Cuban political life where millions of Cubans listened to speeches of Fidel Castro. Enjoy a performance by the amazing Habana Compas Dance Group. Tour the famous Nacional Hotel, once Havana’s flagship hotel that has hosted celebrities and world leaders during its heyday, such as Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra to name a few.

Travel out of Havana and into the rural Cuban countryside to the Vinales Valley. This region is known for its stunning scenery, a landscape of prehistoric looking flat-top mountains or “mogotes”, tobacco plantations, caves and rivers. Visit Ernest Hemingway’s Farm, (Finca La Vigia meaning ‘lookout house’), this beautiful property hosts the house where the Nobel Prize winner lived with his wife Martha for 21 years. View the perfectly preserved home where many of the Hemingway personal furniture and belongings remain intact.

March

Egypt And The Ancient Nile River

March 2–15, 2024

From $5,795 Orbridge

11 Days

Discover why the marvels of ancient Egypt have drawn visitors for millennia on this dynamic 11-day expedition to its most important sites, featuring a cruise down the Nile River and stays at five-star luxury accommodations. Traverse the Nile Valley like past adventurers and behold treasures of a fabled land of pharaohs and kings, including colossal pyramids and the Great Sphinx, iconic temples, and legendary tombs. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of Egypt and its antiquities from expert guides and retire each evening to some of the region’s most renowned and opulent hotels, including the Sofitel Legend Cataract in Aswan. Follow in the footsteps of royals and dignitaries who have been guests of this majestic property on the banks of the world’s longest river. This program also features an exclusive three-night cruise on the Nile River aboard a private dahabiya—a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel. This fully updated 14-guest boat features modern comforts and offers the opportunity to see life on the Nile from a different perspective. Enjoy a tranquil and intimate travel experience while avoiding the cruise ship crowds and cherish awe-inspiring moments of rare stillness inside Egypt’s most celebrated monuments. Pre-Tour option to Jordan available. Post-tour option to Abu Simbel available.

Hawaii Three Island Adventure

March 12–20, 2024

Aloha! From the moment you arrive in this incredible destination you will be greeted with sheer beauty and a cultural experience like no other. With many exotic beaches, flowers, mountainous landscapes, breathtaking views, and magnificent waterfalls, you will be amazed everywhere you travel within this incredible Island State. Start with 3 nights in Honolulu and a Honolulu City Tour featuring Pearl Harbor with a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, dedicated to the fallen heroes who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. Later see the beautiful sights of Punchbowl Crater, and the Hawaii State Capital, where a statue of King Kamehameha stands proudly. Then spend 2 nights on the Big Island (Hawaii) learning about the unique geological and cultural landscapes found at Volcanoes National Park, where you will see an active Volcano. Also see a black sand volcanic beach and spend time in the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona or Kona town as the locals call it.

Continue to Maui for a 3-night stay and more spectacular sights of majestic waterfalls, and the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising 2,000 feet from the valley floor. More of those incredible landscapes will be found on our journey to Mount Haleakala National Park or “House of the Sun” as we travel to the top of Maui’s massive dormant Volcano, 10,000 feet above sea level. Complete the tour as anyone should with a traditional Hawaiian Luau, a fun filled cultural event featuring local food, dancing, and music.

Portrait Of Italy

March 19–April 3, 2024

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome and treasured Venice, this wide-ranging 16-day small group tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and unique accommodations. Experience the storied Amalfi Coast by sea and land, visit Pompeii’s exquisite ruins, and encounter Rome’s cherished sights. In Umbria, Italy’s “green heart,” enjoy a cooking demonstration and visit beloved Assisi. Journeying to alluring Tuscany, tour Siena, splendid Florence, and San Gimignano. Sample a local winery’s offerings before concluding your tour in wondrous Venice. Explore Venice independently with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

“The trip could not have been any better! We enjoyed getting to know the other Bulldog couples on the trip as well. Just a tremendous tour altogether.”

Oberammergau and the Danube River, 2022

Land Of The Rising Sun

April 1–13, 2024

From $6,199

(airfare included)

Let the harmony of Japanese culture surround you as you immerse yourself in the deeply rooted customs and traditions of this majestic island nation on a 12-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. From the simplest pleasures of a tea ceremony to the excitement of sumo spectating, this voyage offers a unique insight into the Japanese way of life. Begin your journey in metropolitan Tokyo and set sail with views of majestic Mount Fuji to the seaport of Shimizu. Continue to Japan’s old imperial capital of Kyoto for an overnight stay and glimpse the rising sun glinting off the Golden Pavilion. Take a dip in the city of Beppu, a resort getaway that is home to more than 2,000 hot springs. Sail down the Kanmon Strait and see the flourishing art scene, renowned Buddah statues, and beautiful beaches of Busan, South Korea. Discover a new side of Japan in the volcanoes and offshore islands of Nagasaki and the picturesque seaside cityscape of Kagoshima on Kyushu Island. Breathe in the peace of historic Hiroshima with a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens and iconic Hiroshima Castle. Then head to the surfer’s paradise—quaint Kochi—where the blue Pacific waters meet green land. Explore the industrial side of Japan as you take in the newly reconstructed palace and many museums of Nagoya before you conclude your trip back in the bustling city of Tokyo.

Journey Through Israel

April 3–13, 2024

Join us on a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land of Israel. From the scorching sands of the Judean Desert to the salty buoyancy of the Dead Sea, from grand remnants of Ancient Rome in Caesarea Maritima to the most humble aspects of Nazareth, we will have so many incredible opportunities to explore, learn, and sample all that Israel has to offer, both as Jesus’ homeland as well as a thriving nation with a strong alliance to the West. In between areas of great history and religious meaning, we’ll be staying at incredible accommodations, dining at amazing restaurants, and shopping at some of the most intriguing bazaars and markets filled with color, charm, and excitement. Post tour option to Jordan available.

From $5,995

11 days

Experience The Victory

April 4–7, 2024 |