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Study Shows 82% of Americans Have Traveled Solo or Want to, But Many Are Hesitant
MARCH 25, 2026 — New research shows that 50% of Americans have traveled solo and nearly a third of Americans who have never traveled solo are curious to try it. And older Americans are at the helm of this trend. More Baby Boomers (58%) and members of the Silent Generation (64%) have traveled solo than Gen Xers (50%), Millennials (49%) and Zoomers (36%).
The Rise in Astrotourism: 2027 Eclipse & The End of the Solar Maximum
MARCH 17, 2026 — The Eclipse of the Century," will be visible across Europe and Africa in August 2027, and travelers are already planning ahead. Road Scholar launched two new 2027 eclipse trips in Portugal and Spain and Egypt; he Egypt Eclipse trip sold out in less than a month.
Road Scholar Announces Second-Annual Educator Legacy Award
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 — Road Scholar is proud to announce the return of its Educator Legacy Award, honoring one outstanding retiring teacher whose career has made a lasting difference in the lives of students and communities. One exceptional educator will receive: A $5,000 Road Scholar travel voucher to embark on a Road Scholar learning adventure of their choice, jump-starting their lifelong learning journey in retirement.
Road Scholar Expands Free “Age Well” Online Lecture Series After Overwhelming Response
OCTOBER 14, 2025 – Following a highly successful pilot, Road Scholar announces its ‘Age Well’ lecture series, provided online for free, will become an ongoing offering among the organization’s robust online course curriculum.
Road Scholar Celebrates 50 Years of Transformative Learning Adventures Engaging Older Adults Across Generations
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 — Road Scholar celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. To mark this milestone and further its mission of inspiring adults to learn, discover and travel, Road Scholar is hosting a special FREE online keynote event with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, and is accepting nominations for the Road Scholar Educator Legacy Awad...
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.
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.