October 08, 2024
From the Ganges to the Amazon, rivers carry stories that have resonated throughout history – and that have drawn travelers for millennia. We’ve put together a list highlighting six epic rivers you can see up close on an Odysseys tour. Read all about them in this post.
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October 04, 2024
We will keep this post current as states continue to roll out REAL ID-compliant licenses and grant extensions. Below are the answers to some basic questions about passports, government-issued IDs, and the REAL ID security program.
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September 27, 2024
From Paleolithic-era cave dwellings to rainforest bungalows just a stone’s throw from a volcano (pictured above), unique lodgings are a key element of the Odysseys Advantage. In this post, you can learn about the special features of 10 one-of-a-kind accommodations that you can experience on an Odysseys small group tour.
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September 27, 2024
Ahead of every travel season, our Worldwide team traverses the globe to meet with our tour directors and ensure everything is in place to provide our guests with an excellent travel experience. We’ve put together a photo gallery featuring some of our 2024 tour director meetings – do you see any familiar faces?
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September 27, 2024
Steven and Sally Pearson recently embarked on Odysseys’ Canadian Rockies Explorer small group tour, documenting the 11-day adventure for their travel blog, Steve and Sally’s Travels. Read about their adventure check out some of their photos here.
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September 26, 2024
In Zambia, the tourism industry does a great deal to support conservation and community development, and our guests see the benefits of local tourism firsthand when they visit a Mfuwe community on our Africa’s Wildlife tour.
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September 20, 2024
If you’re looking for a sunny getaway for the coming cold months, we have five tours that are perfect for keeping the wintertime blues away. However, if you wish to make a reservation for this winter, act fast – sweater season is approaching faster than you think!
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September 12, 2024
Peter Tsapepas became a tour director because he likes people. “I like looking after them, and I like having the opportunity to help them have the most memorable holiday experience of a lifetime,” he says.
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September 05, 2024
Many seasoned travelers are familiar with jet lag, but this temporary sleep disorder (which may occur any time you transition from one time zone to another) doesn’t have to ruin your vacation. Follow these tips to lessen the effects of jet lag.
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August 26, 2024
Renowned tourist destinations abound the world over, and while these places attract millions of visitors every year, many fail to realize that oft-overlooked destinations offer equally rewarding experiences. So with that in mind, here are five Odysseys Unlimited tours to unexpected destinations in West Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, and South America.
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August 20, 2024
Earlier this year, Geri and Greg Bebernitz embarked on Moroccan Discovery – their fourth tour with Odysseys Unlimited – and Geri documented it all in a series of fascinating posts on her Retirement Adventure Blog.
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August 07, 2024
Croatia has a long and storied history of olive oil production, a tradition carried on by the many small, family-owned olive farms dotting the countryside – farms like Grubić, which we visit on our Pearls of Dalmatia small group tour.
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