Essential Knowledge: Passports and REAL ID

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.

Featured Accommodation:
Eurostars Monte Tauro

We select hotels that we believe are the best for a particular trip and experience – those that will offer our guests the best combination of quality, value, and atmosphere for each destination. With its stunning location looking out over the Ionian Sea, the Eurostars Monte Tauro in Taormina, Sicily is one such property.

Tour Director Profile:
Isabel Ramos,
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Why does valued Ecuadorian Tour Director Isabel Ramos love guiding small group tours for Odysseys?

“After every trip, I have a group of new friends. And not many people can have a job where dreams come true.”

Click here to learn more about Isabel.

Tour Director Profile:
Eva Matosevic,
Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany

“What do I love?” repeats Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Eva Matosevic, answering herself promptly with “People!” which is why she loves being a tour director. Read on to learn more about Eva’s interests and passions.

Odysseys announces latest e-catalog

It’s exciting to all of us here at Odysseys that we will be returning to ever more destinations over the coming months. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest e-catalog, with updated tour information and departures through 2023.

Celebrate the Romance of Travel this Valentine’s Day

Is there anything quite as romantic as traveling to the cities and settings of great love? We like to think not, which is why we’re highlighting a few of our favorites this Valentine’s Day.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

February 1 marks the beginning of the traditional Lunar New Year Festival celebrating the start of the new year for Asian communities around the world. 2022 has been designated the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac calendar.

Tour Director Profile:
Patricia Fouracres,
Australia, New Zealand

Aussie Tour Director Patricia Fouracres delights in showing her small groups the stunning natural beauty of Australia and New Zealand. She loves seeing her guests gasp with delight as they discover the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, and Milford Sound for the first time.

Getting in the Spirit: the World’s Most Interesting Winter Holidays

The tradition of holding a festival near the winter solstice dates back centuries, and is still observed in many cultures around the world today. Dive into a few of these worldwide celebrations, from European Christmas-adjacent celebrations with a twist, to Asian traditions highlighting the duality of night and day.

Tour Director Profile:
Hassan Rakmi,
Moroccan Discovery

A resident of seaside Agadir where he lives with his family, Hassan Rakmi loves to share his knowledge of his country with his guests.