Be At Home in the World

By Land, River, or Sea

Whether you’re enjoying the cultural treasures of Europe or the wildlife of a safari adventure in Africa, your comforts and daily activities away from home enhance your overall experience and are integral to a memorable trip. Traveling with Smithsonian Journeys, you can be assured of distinctive properties that reflect the character and ambiance of the local culture, plus the quality service that meets the high standards you expect. You will see our commitment to authenticity, comfort, and luxury when you stay at a historic parador in Spain, an agriturismo estate in Chianti, a Luxury Collection property in Peru, or one of the renowned Serena Safari Lodges in Tanzania. Similarly, when plying the oceans, rivers, or canals of the world, your voyage will be aboard a small ship of the PONANT fleet (see pages 12–13 for details), or an upscale river ship. All of our ships feature a unique ambiance with attentive and personalized service to enhance your comfort and experience. And throughout every Smithsonian Journey, you will be immersed in the culture of your destination so that you will feel at home there. Oftentimes, you may enjoy a meal with a local family; experience the fun of a cooking class or demonstration featuring local specialties; or savor local wines with a vintner. And on our Cultural Stays, our programs are specifically designed to make you feel at home in your adopted city and to reach new depths of understanding into its history, culture, and people.

Smithsonian Journeys offers the best possible combination of exploration and education. Expert commentary and distinctive accommodations make the difference and give one great value! – Mousa and Kristin I.