People, Culture, Connections…
Travel allows you to connect
with those closest to you and craft friendships in places you'd never expect with people you may never otherwise have met. Through your journey, the friendships forged and bonds with loved ones strengthened will create memories to share that will last a lifetime.
Embrace Different Cultures
taste new foods, learn how to say hello, good morning and thank you in another language, explore your surroundings-walk the cities. Trek the countryside, meet interesting people, and experience a world filled with living things big and small and wondrous.
Global Inspiration
Below, you’ll find a selection of suggested itineraries. These are not set departures and are meant to offer a starting point to tailor to your individual preferences.
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Italy
Boistrous and busy, romantic and historic, Italy is a window into the history of Western Civilization. Italy is a tapestry of art, architecture, cuisine, and culture with regional traditions passed down through the generations. Journey through breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, settling into a slower pace perfectly complimented by food and wine worth savoring. Explore ancient ruins of Rome and Pompeii. Eat your way through Venice while discovering the sacred crafts of glass and gondola.
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Morocco
Steeped in history and saturated in color, Morocco is a land of ancient cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine. This private guided journey connects iconic cities to the Atlas Mountains and Erg Chegaga Desert, moving from Marrakesh to Casablanca. With a private guide throughout, wander the medinas, learn the ancient trades of woodworking and metalsmith, take tea with Berber villagers, ride camels through the remote desert, experience colorful coastal cities, and discover the academic history of the Athens of Africa, all while savoring incredible cuisine and staying in high end boutique riads and kasbahs.
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Thailand
Exuberant cities, ancient monasteries, Buddhist monks, colorful hill tribes, floating markets, dense rainforests, exotic wildlife, tropical islands, golden beaches, and pristine coral reefs—Thailand is a brilliant jewel filled with enriching experiences attracting all types, from backpackers to billionaires. The Thai people are famously hospitable, and Thailand was one of the first corners of Southeast Asia to really open to outsiders – helped by the 19th-century king Rama IV, and his love of all things Western. This itinerary is designed to showcase Thai culture, history, hospitality, and some of the world’s finest, and certainly some of the spiciest, cuisine.
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Vanuatu
The Heart of the South Pacific lies within an archipelago of 82 islands found in between Australia and Fiji. Vanuatu was the inspiration for Tales of the South Pacific and the famed Bali Hai’a by James Michener. It’s a destination filled with diverse adventures offering unique experiences. Featuring romantic luxurious boutique resorts, French influenced organic cuisine; it also has a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of WWII history. Vanuatu has so much to offer and yet, has so few tourists. Answer the call and experience for yourself all there is to do in Vanuatu!
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Fiji Romance
Fiji’s warm hospitality, breathtaking beauty, and island pace are the perfect ingredients for a romantic getaway. Enjoy spacious accommodations, spa treatments, private beach picnics, fabulous food, and a variety of activities to tailor your adventure. Two distinctly different locations complement to showcase Fiji’s authentic character from some of our favorite stylish boutique resorts. We’ve designed this itinerary to add some extra romantic touches while leaving plenty of room to tailor the adventure to your personal style.
Great Expeditions consultants are skilled and experienced at crafting itineraries incorporating the natural world, but also with the destination knowledge for where and when to go.
“To be treated well in places where you don’t expect to be treated well, to find things in common with people you thought previously you had very, very little in common with, well that can’t be a bad thing.”
— Anthony Bourdain