Be at Home in the World

On Land, River, or Sea

Whether you’re immersed in the cultural treasures of Europe or watching wildlife from a deluxe safari tent in East Africa, your accommodations are an integral part of your journey, chosen to enhance your overall experience. Stay in distinctive properties that reflect the character of the local culture while offering service that meets the high standards you expect. Settle into a historic parador in Spain, or an agriturismo estate in Chianti, a palace in Peru, or one of the renowned Serena Safari Lodges in Tanzania. On our ocean voyages, sail aboard a small ship from the PONANT fleet (see pages 12–13 for details); or cruise Europe’s fabled waterways aboard an upscale river ship. On every ship we use, you’ll find attentive and personalized service and an atmosphere that is casual, friendly, and comfortable.

Throughout your trip, enjoy opportunities to feel at home in another culture, sharing a meal with a local family, learning how to make a local specialty during a hands-on cooking class or demonstration, or sampling wines with the vintner who produced them. Our Cultural Stays take immersion to an even deeper level, allowing you to experience your adopted city like a local and to reach new depths of understanding into its history, culture, and people.

We love the ease of traveling when Smithsonian sets the itinerary… Everything is always first-class from the accommodations to the modes of transportation. – Deborah B.