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Road Scholar to Sponsor Samantha Brown's "Places to Love," Marking Her 25th Year in Travel TV

DECEMBER 3, 2024 — Samantha Brown, travel expert and host of PBS’s two-time Emmy Award-winning series, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” will mark her 25th Anniversary as a TV personality and pioneer in travel next month... Learn More.

Road Scholar Uncovers Top Trending Destinations for Educational Travel in 2025

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 — Road Scholar released the top trending destinations for educational travel in 2025, ahead of its 50th anniversary next year...These destinations reflect the highest increase in demand from 2024 to 2025, highlighting a growing enthusiasm for experiential learning through travel as more older adults seek opportunities to expand their knowledge and explore the world. Learn More.

Road Scholar Announces First Sustainability Manager & Organization-Wide Initiative

OCTOBER 1, 2024 — Road Scholar announces a comprehensive sustainability initiative as part of their ongoing effort to minimize the environmental impact of and enhance cultural awareness on their programs. Learn More.

Road Scholar and AROHE Launch Travel Institute for University and College Faculty

JUNE 17, 2024 — Road Scholar and the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education, are pleased to announce the establishment of the AROHE Travel Institute to offer exclusive educational adventures for retired and current college/university faculty and staff, as well as their friends and family. Learn More.

Road Scholar Launches Groundbreaking Civil Rights Movement Program for Grandparents and Grandkids

MAY 23, 2024 — Road Scholar is proud to announce the launch of its new intergenerational program for grandparents and their families, focusing on the pivotal Civil Rights Movement. Learn More.

Road Scholar Introduces Exclusive Trips for Older Adults Traveling Solo

APRIL 11, 2024 — Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults for nearly 50 years, has launched a new series of trips designed exclusively for solo travelers over 50. Learn More.

Road Scholar Steps Out with PBS Travel Host Joseph Rosendo in "Campus of the Year" Costa Rica

JANUARY 23, 2024 — In December 2023, Emmy Award-winning PBS travel host Joseph Rosendo joined a group of 20 lifelong learners in Costa Rica on an educational adventure with Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Learn More.

"Great Global Giveaway" for Educational Adventures to Seven Continents Begins January 2024

JANUARY 5, 2024 — Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults, is having an early kick-off of their 50th anniversary celebration with a contest called the “Great Global Giveaway.” Seven lucky winners will win one of seven educational adventures to seven continents, complete with airfare for two people. Learn More.

Road Scholar’s Senior Solo Travel Report Uncovers Trend: Married Women Traveling Solo

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 — Road Scholar has released a report on trends in solo travel. Perhaps the most fascinating finding from the study is that at least 60% of Road Scholar’s solo travelers in 2022 were married but traveling without their spouse. Learn More.

International Travel Demand Rebounding Quickly for Grandparents Traveling with Grandkids

JULY 26, 2023 — On June 4, Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults, kicked off their 38th Grandparent Adventure season. And this year, Road Scholar’s grandparents and grandkids have had their sights set on learning farther from home. Learn More.

Road Scholar Announces Floating Campus Programs for 2024: Their Newest Shipboard Learning Adventures

APRIL 18, 2023 — Not-for-profit Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults, announces a new collection of fully chartered shipboard learning adventures around the world: Road Scholar’s “Floating Campus.” Learn More.

Road Scholar Responds to Revenge Travel Trend by Releasing Three Epic Round-the-World Trips for Seniors

JANUARY 3, 2023 — Not-for-profit Road Scholar, the world leader in educational travel for older adults, announces the release of three new, epic round-the-world travel itineraries. Learn More.