From the Travel Staff: Dear UW Alumni and Friends
University of Washington Alumni Association Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508
2013
When asked by acquaintances “what do you do,” I often reply with “I fulfill dreams!” After all, who hasn’t spent minutes, or maybe hours, daydreaming about traveling to faraway places – places with sights, sounds and tastes unlike anything at home. If you’re like Susan and I, you’ve been daydreaming of exotic destinations ever since you can remember. Isn’t it time to start making those dreams come true by traveling with us in 2013?
Spotlight on a UW Favorite
Once again, we have so many wonderful travel opportunities to offer that we know it will be hard to settle on just one. Certain trips sell out year-after-year, so if you haven’t yet had a chance to take our Vietnam, China, Machu Picchu to Galapagos, Egypt, Africa’s Wildlife or Turkey tours, we’ve brought them back for an encore. Of course, we have many new itineraries to whet your appetite, including: Ecuador: Experience the Amazon Rainforest and learn about Ecuadorean culture
Pearls of Dalmatia…with Dubrovnik and the Island of Hvar October 7 – 21, 2013
2013
There are so many special things to see and do in Croatia, a country possessing remarkable history, culture and a pristine coastline. It’s a destination just waiting for you to discover and once you’ve been there, it’s a place you won’t soon forget.
Imagine walking through the busy and cosmopolitan city of Zagreb, with its beautiful gardens and ornate opera house. Visiting enchanting Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic,’ especially at night when the streets are quiet and the ancient walls of the city are dramatically illuminated. My UW group discovered gelato shops galore, with many of us making repeated visits to our favorite one! From sharing a wonderful meal with a family in Split; to standing on the hillside in Hvar, taking in the spectacular views of lavender fields; my Croatia memories entice me to return.
I am so glad I took this tour. From watching the sunset in Hvar from my hotel window overlooking the beautiful harbor, to visiting the gorgeous Plitvice Lakes, it was a wonderful experience. Susan Haris, ‘67
So many lasting memories! Zagreb was a perfect place to start with its parks, art and walkability. Hvar and Opatja are such memorable picturesque cities…we’ll be back. Don, ’50, & Ruthie, ’56, Kallander
Provence: Spend four whole weeks immersed in the cultural and culinary delights of a Provençal village Australia & New Zealand: Vibrant cities and natural beauty are combined for a comprehensive visit to the ‘Lands Down Under’ Iceland to Greenland: Follow the footsteps of the ancient Vikings, accompanied by UW Professor Terje Leiren Myanmar: From the bustle of Bangkok to the ancient temples of Bagan, this itinerary takes you places few Westerners get to see
Take that trip you’ve always wanted
Susan Cathcart, UW Alumni Tours assistant director, accompanied one of our groups and had this to share:
Southeast Asia: Cruise from Hong Kong to Borneo to Bali and beyond
Whatever your travel dreams, chances are we can help them come true. Best,
Pauline Ranieri Director, UW Alumni Tours Matera, Italy
Susan Cathcart, ’83 Assistant Director, UW Alumni Tours Havana, Cuba
Cover: Myanmar Traditional Burmese umbrella Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma