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Elizabeth BigwoodLiz has been director of Smith Travel for 13 years. Her love for travel started at an early age in England, when her father organized annual family trips overseas.
She has worked on a Greek cruise liner, taught English in Brazil and was a resort representative for Thomas Cook. Liz has traveled to more than 70 countries and uses her wealth of knowledge to create memorable travel experiences for Smith alumnae.
Krystle EllisKrystle Ellis is the program assistant for Smith Travel. A native of Seattle, Krystle received a bachelor’s degree in French from Western Washington
University. She has taught English in Marseille and English language and literature courses at the Lyceé Georges Duby. Prior to arriving at Smith, Krystle specialized in leisure and corporate travel at AAA Travel in Bellevue, Washington.
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meet our team
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
Smith Travel: where in the world would you like to go?Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Smith:For nearly 40 years, Smith Travel has provided Smith alumnae and their families and friends with enriching educational travel experiences. Whether you choose to go on a river cruise, a land trip, a wildlife program or a multigenerational custom-designed adventure, Smith Travel fosters the spirit of intellectual inquiry that was kindled when you were a student at Smith.
Our mission at Smith Travel is to create dynamic international and domestic itineraries that offer unique access to diverse regions and cultures in the company of other intrepid, curious and engaging travelers. We know how hard it can be to plan a relaxing and memorable trip, so we take the stress out of travel by working with carefully selected tour operators who have an intimate knowledge of the chosen destinations.
In 2015, we had our most successful year ever with 475 travelers! On Smith trips, you can look forward to traveling with our esteemed faculty, meeting with local alumnae in the destinations you visit and gaining exclusive access to many of the sites on the itinerary.
In 2016, choose from a riverboat trip along the Ganges, a short getaway to Iceland, a Belize family adventure, a study trip to Aix–en–Provence or—for the first time in Smith Travel’s history—a fascinating insider’s view of Iran.
So begin your journey on the pages of this catalog and join us for the trip of a lifetime!
Warmest wishes,
Elizabeth BigwoodDirector for Travel and EducationOffice of Alumnae RelationsSmith College
Exploring the world together. Smith Travel.
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Nalini Bhushan, Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyThe Romance of the GangesFebruary 1–14, 2016
John Brady, Ph.D.Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of GeosciencesMachu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016
Janie Vanpée ’72, Ph.D.Professor of French Studies and Elizabeth Mugar Eveillard ‘69 Faculty Director of the Lewis Global Studies CenterThe Waterways of Holland and BelgiumApril 20–28, 2016
L. David Smith, Ph.D.Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Smith College Coral Reef Ed–Ventures Program Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016
TRAVEL2 0 1 6 S M I T H
live a little. learn a lot.
Elizabeth BigwoodLiz has been director of Smith Travel for 13 years. Her love for travel started at an early age in England, when her father organized annual family trips overseas.
She has worked on a Greek cruise liner, taught English in Brazil and was a resort representative for Thomas Cook. Liz has traveled to more than 70 countries and uses her wealth of knowledge to create memorable travel experiences for Smith alumnae.
Krystle EllisKrystle Ellis is the program assistant for Smith Travel. A native of Seattle, Krystle received a bachelor’s degree in French from Western Washington
University. She has taught English in Marseille and English language and literature courses at the Lyceé Georges Duby. Prior to arriving at Smith, Krystle specialized in leisure and corporate travel at AAA Travel in Bellevue, Washington.
a sample of our faculty guest speakers
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meet our team
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
Smith Travel: where in the world would you like to go?Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Smith:For nearly 40 years, Smith Travel has provided Smith alumnae and their families and friends with enriching educational travel experiences. Whether you choose to go on a river cruise, a land trip, a wildlife program or a multigenerational custom-designed adventure, Smith Travel fosters the spirit of intellectual inquiry that was kindled when you were a student at Smith.
Our mission at Smith Travel is to create dynamic international and domestic itineraries that offer unique access to diverse regions and cultures in the company of other intrepid, curious and engaging travelers. We know how hard it can be to plan a relaxing and memorable trip, so we take the stress out of travel by working with carefully selected tour operators who have an intimate knowledge of the chosen destinations.
In 2015, we had our most successful year ever with 475 travelers! On Smith trips, you can look forward to traveling with our esteemed faculty, meeting with local alumnae in the destinations you visit and gaining exclusive access to many of the sites on the itinerary.
In 2016, choose from a riverboat trip along the Ganges, a short getaway to Iceland, a Belize family adventure, a study trip to Aix–en–Provence or—for the first time in Smith Travel’s history—a fascinating insider’s view of Iran.
So begin your journey on the pages of this catalog and join us for the trip of a lifetime!
Warmest wishes,
Elizabeth BigwoodDirector for Travel and EducationOffice of Alumnae RelationsSmith College
Exploring the world together. Smith Travel.
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Nalini Bhushan, Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyThe Romance of the GangesFebruary 1–14, 2016
John Brady, Ph.D.Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of GeosciencesMachu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016
Janie Vanpée ’72, Ph.D.Professor of French Studies and Elizabeth Mugar Eveillard ‘69 Faculty Director of the Lewis Global Studies CenterThe Waterways of Holland and BelgiumApril 20–28, 2016
L. David Smith, Ph.D.Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Smith College Coral Reef Ed–Ventures Program Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016
TRAVEL2 0 1 6 S M I T H
live a little. learn a lot.
Elizabeth BigwoodLiz has been director of Smith Travel for 13 years. Her love for travel started at an early age in England, when her father organized annual family trips overseas.
She has worked on a Greek cruise liner, taught English in Brazil and was a resort representative for Thomas Cook. Liz has traveled to more than 70 countries and uses her wealth of knowledge to create memorable travel experiences for Smith alumnae.
Krystle EllisKrystle Ellis is the program assistant for Smith Travel. A native of Seattle, Krystle received a bachelor’s degree in French from Western Washington
University. She has taught English in Marseille and English language and literature courses at the Lycée Georges Duby. Prior to arriving at Smith, Krystle specialized in leisure and corporate travel at AAA Travel in Bellevue, Washington.
a sample of our faculty guest speakers
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meet our team
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
Smith Travel: where in the world would you like to go?Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Smith:For nearly 40 years, Smith Travel has provided Smith alumnae and their families and friends with enriching educational travel experiences. Whether you choose to go on a river cruise, a land trip, a wildlife program or a multigenerational custom-designed adventure, Smith Travel fosters the spirit of intellectual inquiry that was kindled when you were a student at Smith.
Our mission at Smith Travel is to create dynamic international and domestic itineraries that offer unique access to diverse regions and cultures in the company of other intrepid, curious and engaging travelers. We know how hard it can be to plan a relaxing and memorable trip, so we take the stress out of travel by working with carefully selected tour operators who have an intimate knowledge of the chosen destinations.
In 2015, we had our most successful year ever with 475 travelers! On Smith trips, you can look forward to traveling with our esteemed faculty, meeting with local alumnae in the destinations you visit and gaining exclusive access to many of the sites on the itinerary.
In 2016, choose from a riverboat trip along the Ganges, a short getaway to Iceland, a Belize family adventure, a study trip to Aix–en–Provence or—for the first time in Smith Travel’s history—a fascinating insider’s view of Iran.
So begin your journey on the pages of this catalog and join us for the trip of a lifetime!
Warmest wishes,
Elizabeth BigwoodDirector for Travel and EducationOffice of Alumnae RelationsSmith College
Exploring the world together. Smith Travel.
why
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trav
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amar
ader
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Nalini Bhushan, Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyThe Romance of the GangesFebruary 1–14, 2016
John Brady, Ph.D.Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of GeosciencesMachu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016
Janie Vanpée ’72, Ph.D.Professor of French Studies and Elizabeth Mugar Eveillard ‘69 Faculty Director of the Lewis Global Studies CenterThe Waterways of Holland and BelgiumApril 20–28, 2016
L. David Smith, Ph.D.Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Smith College Coral Reef Ed–Ventures Program Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016
TRAVEL2 0 1 6 S M I T H
live a little. learn a lot.
Opus Musicale aboard Le BoréalApril 6–14, 2016Panama City, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Willemstad, La Blanquilla, St. Georges, Castries.
The Waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard MS Amadeus ElegantApril 20–28, 2016Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Kampen, Giethoorn, Hoorn, Amsterdam. Pre-tour extension available to Brussels. Post-tour extension available to Amsterdam.
Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and PortugalApril 25–May 9, 2016Lisbon, Evora, Carmona, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, Ubeda, Toledo, Madrid.
A Week in Prague: Culture Across the Centuries May 22–30, 2016Prague, Terezín, Benešov.
Turning Points of History in the Mediterranean: Malta to Istanbul aboard Variety VoyagerJune 1–13, 2016Valletta, Siracusa, Preveza, Pylos, Delos, Athens, Çanakkale, Istanbul.
Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Insider’s AlaskaJuly 4–12, 2016Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Anchorage.
Symphony on the Blue Danube aboard the AmadeusJuly 13–24, 2016Prague, Passau, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Salzburg. The Passage of Lewis and Clark aboard American EmpressAugust 13–21, 2016Spokane, Clarkston, Sacajawea State Park, The Dalles, Stevenson, Astoria.
The Art of Living in Aix-en-Provence: Learn French, Study Cooking or Art and ArchitectureOctober 7–29, 2016Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, the Luberon Valley, Marseille, Avignon.
Japan: The Ancient and the ModernOctober 10–22, 2016Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Suwa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka.
Rome RediscoveredOctober 22–30, 2016Rome, Tivoli, Vatican City.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient CivilizationOctober 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
Treasures of Southern AfricaNovember 9–23, 2016Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls.
Egypt and the Eternal NileNovember 11–28, 2016Cairo, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, West Bank, East Bank.
For further details, please call Smith Travel 800-225-2029 or email [email protected]
All trips and dates were accurate as of press time
2016 Smith Travel New Year’s in Cuba: A Family-Friendly ProgramDecember 26, 2015–January 2, 2016Havana. wa i t l i s t
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, MexicoJanuary 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Exploring Australia and New ZealandJanuary 13–February 4, 2016Cairns, Kuranda, Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Christchurch, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Auckland. Post-tour extension available to Auckland.
The Romance of the Ganges: Kolkata/Ganges River aboard Ganges Voyager February 1–14, 2016 Kolkata, Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Khushbagh, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar, Kumartulli, Lucknow, Varanasi, Delhi. Post-tour extension available to the Royal Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal.
Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard MV Tere Moana wa i t l i s t
February 26–March 5, 2016Panama City, Colón, San Blas Islands, Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba, Golfo Dulce, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, Curú National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Caldera, San José. Pre-tour extension available to Panama. Post-tour extension available to Costa Rica.
Machu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Quito, Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Santiago Island.
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, Mexico
January 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Belize Family Adventure
June 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient Civilization
October 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
OFF the beaten path
“Smith alumnae are the best
possible traveling companions,
both interesting to talk with
and full of curiosity about
the places we are visiting.”
J o h n B r a d y
Mary Moses Professor of Geosciences
“The June Adriatic trip was truly
wonderful—an opportunity to see
an unexpectedly, incredibly
beautiful part of the world.”
D i a n e G i b b o n s D o d d s ’ 6 0
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
See You SOON
Exotic locations with unique itineraries organized by tour operators
with years of experience in their region of expertise, sure to please the
most discerning Smith alumnae.
Q u I C K G E T A W A Y
Icelandic InterludeMarch 16–20, 2016Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, Hella, Vík.
Opus Musicale aboard Le BoréalApril 6–14, 2016Panama City, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Willemstad, La Blanquilla, St. Georges, Castries.
The Waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard MS Amadeus ElegantApril 20–28, 2016Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Kampen, Giethoorn, Hoorn, Amsterdam. Pre-tour extension available to Brussels. Post-tour extension available to Amsterdam.
Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and PortugalApril 25–May 9, 2016Lisbon, Evora, Carmona, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, Ubeda, Toledo, Madrid.
A Week in Prague: Culture Across the Centuries May 22–30, 2016Prague, Terezín, Benešov.
Turning Points of History in the Mediterranean: Malta to Istanbul aboard Variety VoyagerJune 1–13, 2016Valletta, Siracusa, Preveza, Pylos, Delos, Athens, Çanakkale, Istanbul.
Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Insider’s AlaskaJuly 4–12, 2016Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Anchorage.
Symphony on the Blue Danube aboard the AmadeusJuly 13–24, 2016Prague, Passau, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Salzburg. The Passage of Lewis and Clark aboard American EmpressAugust 13–21, 2016Spokane, Clarkston, Sacajawea State Park, The Dalles, Stevenson, Astoria.
The Art of Living in Aix-en-Provence: Learn French, Study Cooking or Art and ArchitectureOctober 7–29, 2016Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, the Luberon Valley, Marseille, Avignon.
Japan: The Ancient and the ModernOctober 10–22, 2016Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Suwa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka.
Rome RediscoveredOctober 22–30, 2016Rome, Tivoli, Vatican City.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient CivilizationOctober 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
Treasures of Southern AfricaNovember 9–23, 2016Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls.
Egypt and the Eternal NileNovember 11–28, 2016Cairo, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, West Bank, East Bank.
For further details, please call Smith Travel 800-225-2029 or email [email protected]
All trips and dates were accurate as of press time
2016 Smith Travel New Year’s in Cuba: A Family-Friendly ProgramDecember 26, 2015–January 2, 2016Havana. wa i t l i s t
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, MexicoJanuary 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Exploring Australia and New ZealandJanuary 13–February 4, 2016Cairns, Kuranda, Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Christchurch, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Auckland. Post-tour extension available to Auckland.
The Romance of the Ganges: Kolkata/Ganges River aboard Ganges Voyager February 1–14, 2016 Kolkata, Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Khushbagh, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar, Kumartulli, Lucknow, Varanasi, Delhi. Post-tour extension available to the Royal Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal.
Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard MV Tere Moana wa i t l i s t
February 26–March 5, 2016Panama City, Colón, San Blas Islands, Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba, Golfo Dulce, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, Curú National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Caldera, San José. Pre-tour extension available to Panama. Post-tour extension available to Costa Rica.
Machu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Quito, Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Santiago Island.
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, Mexico
January 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Belize Family Adventure
June 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient Civilization
October 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
OFF the beaten path
“Smith alumnae are the best
possible traveling companions,
both interesting to talk with
and full of curiosity about
the places we are visiting.”
J o h n B r a d y
Mary Moses Professor of Geosciences
“The June Adriatic trip was truly
wonderful—an opportunity to see
an unexpectedly, incredibly
beautiful part of the world.”
D i a n e G i b b o n s D o d d s ’ 6 0
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
See You SOON
Exotic locations with unique itineraries organized by tour operators
with years of experience in their region of expertise, sure to please the
most discerning Smith alumnae.
Q u I C K G E T A W A Y
Icelandic InterludeMarch 16–20, 2016Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, Hella, Vík.
Opus Musicale aboard Le BoréalApril 6–14, 2016Panama City, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Willemstad, La Blanquilla, St. Georges, Castries.
The Waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard MS Amadeus ElegantApril 20–28, 2016Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Kampen, Giethoorn, Hoorn, Amsterdam. Pre-tour extension available to Brussels. Post-tour extension available to Amsterdam.
Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and PortugalApril 25–May 9, 2016Lisbon, Evora, Carmona, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, Ubeda, Toledo, Madrid.
A Week in Prague: Culture Across the Centuries May 22–30, 2016Prague, Terezín, Benešov.
Turning Points of History in the Mediterranean: Malta to Istanbul aboard Variety VoyagerJune 1–13, 2016Valletta, Siracusa, Preveza, Pylos, Delos, Athens, Çanakkale, Istanbul.
Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Insider’s AlaskaJuly 4–12, 2016Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Anchorage.
Symphony on the Blue Danube aboard the AmadeusJuly 13–24, 2016Prague, Passau, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Salzburg. The Passage of Lewis and Clark aboard American EmpressAugust 13–21, 2016Spokane, Clarkston, Sacajawea State Park, The Dalles, Stevenson, Astoria.
The Art of Living in Aix-en-Provence: Learn French, Study Cooking or Art and ArchitectureOctober 7–29, 2016Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, the Luberon Valley, Marseille, Avignon.
Japan: The Ancient and the ModernOctober 10–22, 2016Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Suwa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka.
Rome RediscoveredOctober 22–30, 2016Rome, Tivoli, Vatican City.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient CivilizationOctober 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
Treasures of Southern AfricaNovember 9–23, 2016Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls.
Egypt and the Eternal NileNovember 11–28, 2016Cairo, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, West Bank, East Bank.
For further details, please call Smith Travel 800-225-2029 or email [email protected]
All trips and dates were accurate as of press time
2016 Smith Travel New Year’s in Cuba: A Family-Friendly ProgramDecember 26, 2015–January 2, 2016Havana. wa i t l i s t
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, MexicoJanuary 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Exploring Australia and New ZealandJanuary 13–February 4, 2016Cairns, Kuranda, Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Christchurch, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Auckland. Post-tour extension available to Auckland.
The Romance of the Ganges: Kolkata/Ganges River aboard Ganges Voyager February 1–14, 2016 Kolkata, Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Khushbagh, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar, Kumartulli, Lucknow, Varanasi, Delhi. Post-tour extension available to the Royal Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal.
Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard MV Tere Moana wa i t l i s t
February 26–March 5, 2016Panama City, Colón, San Blas Islands, Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba, Golfo Dulce, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, Curú National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Caldera, San José. Pre-tour extension available to Panama. Post-tour extension available to Costa Rica.
Machu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Quito, Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Santiago Island.
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, Mexico
January 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Belize Family Adventure
June 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient Civilization
October 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
OFF the beaten path
“Smith alumnae are the best
possible traveling companions,
both interesting to talk with
and full of curiosity about
the places we are visiting.”
J o h n B r a d y
Mary Moses Professor of Geosciences
“The June Adriatic trip was truly
wonderful—an opportunity to see
an unexpectedly, incredibly
beautiful part of the world.”
D i a n e G i b b o n s D o d d s ’ 6 0
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
See You SOON
Exotic locations with unique itineraries organized by tour operators
with years of experience in their region of expertise, sure to please the
most discerning Smith alumnae.
Q u I C K G E T A W A Y
Icelandic InterludeMarch 16–20, 2016Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, Hella, Vík.
Opus Musicale aboard Le BoréalApril 6–14, 2016Panama City, Panama Canal, San Blas Islands, Cartagena, Willemstad, La Blanquilla, St. Georges, Castries.
The Waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard MS Amadeus ElegantApril 20–28, 2016Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Kampen, Giethoorn, Hoorn, Amsterdam. Pre-tour extension available to Brussels. Post-tour extension available to Amsterdam.
Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and PortugalApril 25–May 9, 2016Lisbon, Evora, Carmona, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, Ubeda, Toledo, Madrid.
A Week in Prague: Culture Across the Centuries May 22–30, 2016Prague, Terezín, Benešov.
Turning Points of History in the Mediterranean: Malta to Istanbul aboard Variety VoyagerJune 1–13, 2016Valletta, Siracusa, Preveza, Pylos, Delos, Athens, Çanakkale, Istanbul.
Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Insider’s AlaskaJuly 4–12, 2016Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Anchorage.
Symphony on the Blue Danube aboard the AmadeusJuly 13–24, 2016Prague, Passau, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Salzburg. The Passage of Lewis and Clark aboard American EmpressAugust 13–21, 2016Spokane, Clarkston, Sacajawea State Park, The Dalles, Stevenson, Astoria.
The Art of Living in Aix-en-Provence: Learn French, Study Cooking or Art and ArchitectureOctober 7–29, 2016Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Les Baux, the Luberon Valley, Marseille, Avignon.
Japan: The Ancient and the ModernOctober 10–22, 2016Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Suwa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka.
Rome RediscoveredOctober 22–30, 2016Rome, Tivoli, Vatican City.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient CivilizationOctober 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
Treasures of Southern AfricaNovember 9–23, 2016Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls.
Egypt and the Eternal NileNovember 11–28, 2016Cairo, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, West Bank, East Bank.
For further details, please call Smith Travel 800-225-2029 or email [email protected]
All trips and dates were accurate as of press time
2016 Smith Travel New Year’s in Cuba: A Family-Friendly ProgramDecember 26, 2015–January 2, 2016Havana. wa i t l i s t
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, MexicoJanuary 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Exploring Australia and New ZealandJanuary 13–February 4, 2016Cairns, Kuranda, Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Christchurch, Mount Cook National Park, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Auckland. Post-tour extension available to Auckland.
The Romance of the Ganges: Kolkata/Ganges River aboard Ganges Voyager February 1–14, 2016 Kolkata, Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Khushbagh, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar, Kumartulli, Lucknow, Varanasi, Delhi. Post-tour extension available to the Royal Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal.
Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica aboard MV Tere Moana wa i t l i s t
February 26–March 5, 2016Panama City, Colón, San Blas Islands, Granito de Oro, Isla Coiba, Golfo Dulce, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park, Curú National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Caldera, San José. Pre-tour extension available to Panama. Post-tour extension available to Costa Rica.
Machu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Quito, Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Santiago Island.
In the Footsteps of the Maya in Chiapas, Mexico
January 3–10, 2016Villahermosa, Comalcalco, Palenque, Bonampak, Toniná, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tzotzil Villages, Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Belize Family Adventure
June 25–July 2, 2016Belize City, Cayo District, Ambergris Caye.
Iran Past and Present: The Splendor of an Ancient Civilization
October 29–November 9, 2016Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan, Mashhad.
OFF the beaten path
“Smith alumnae are the best
possible traveling companions,
both interesting to talk with
and full of curiosity about
the places we are visiting.”
J o h n B r a d y
Mary Moses Professor of Geosciences
“The June Adriatic trip was truly
wonderful—an opportunity to see
an unexpectedly, incredibly
beautiful part of the world.”
D i a n e G i b b o n s D o d d s ’ 6 0
trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
See You SOON
Exotic locations with unique itineraries organized by tour operators
with years of experience in their region of expertise, sure to please the
most discerning Smith alumnae.
Q u I C K G E T A W A Y
Icelandic InterludeMarch 16–20, 2016Reykjavík, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, Hella, Vík.
Elizabeth BigwoodLiz has been director of Smith Travel for 13 years. Her love for travel started at an early age in England, when her father organized annual family trips overseas.
She has worked on a Greek cruise liner, taught English in Brazil and was a resort representative for Thomas Cook. Liz has traveled to more than 70 countries and uses her wealth of knowledge to create memorable travel experiences for Smith alumnae.
Krystle EllisKrystle Ellis is the program assistant for Smith Travel. A native of Seattle, Krystle received a bachelor’s degree in French from Western Washington
University. She has taught English in Marseille and English language and literature courses at the Lyceé Georges Duby. Prior to arriving at Smith, Krystle specialized in leisure and corporate travel at AAA Travel in Bellevue, Washington.
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trip info visit our website at alumnae.smith.edu/travel
questions call Smith Travel at 800-225-2029
Smith Travel: where in the world would you like to go?Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Smith:For nearly 40 years, Smith Travel has provided Smith alumnae and their families and friends with enriching educational travel experiences. Whether you choose to go on a river cruise, a land trip, a wildlife program or a multigenerational custom-designed adventure, Smith Travel fosters the spirit of intellectual inquiry that was kindled when you were a student at Smith.
Our mission at Smith Travel is to create dynamic international and domestic itineraries that offer unique access to diverse regions and cultures in the company of other intrepid, curious and engaging travelers. We know how hard it can be to plan a relaxing and memorable trip, so we take the stress out of travel by working with carefully selected tour operators who have an intimate knowledge of the chosen destinations.
In 2015, we had our most successful year ever with 475 travelers! On Smith trips, you can look forward to traveling with our esteemed faculty, meeting with local alumnae in the destinations you visit and gaining exclusive access to many of the sites on the itinerary.
In 2016, choose from a riverboat trip along the Ganges, a short getaway to Iceland, a Belize family adventure, a study trip to Aix–en–Provence or—for the first time in Smith Travel’s history—a fascinating insider’s view of Iran.
So begin your journey on the pages of this catalog and join us for the trip of a lifetime!
Warmest wishes,
Elizabeth BigwoodDirector for Travel and EducationOffice of Alumnae RelationsSmith College
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Nalini Bhushan, Ph.D.Professor of PhilosophyThe Romance of the GangesFebruary 1–14, 2016
John Brady, Ph.D.Mary Elizabeth Moses Professor of GeosciencesMachu Picchu to the GalapagosMarch 15–29, 2016
Janie Vanpée ’72, Ph.D.Professor of French Studies and Elizabeth Mugar Eveillard ‘69 Faculty Director of the Lewis Global Studies CenterThe Waterways of Holland and BelgiumApril 20–28, 2016
L. David Smith, Ph.D.Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Smith College Coral Reef Ed–Ventures Program Belize Family AdventureJune 25–July 2, 2016
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