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Aerial view of the Miller Bell Tower and lakeside buildings at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on a calm summer day.

The Chautauqua Experience in Summer

7 days
(4.92)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,299
New York
Classroom
Founded in 1874, the Chautauqua Institution is a celebration of art, history and culture. Join us for classes, lectures and performances, all in a uniquely American lakeside village.
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Visitors enter the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., passing a large circular School for Spies logo on a red wall.

Spies, Lies & Intelligence: The World of International Espionage

5 days
(4.86)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,649
Washington, D.C.
Political Science
Discover a world of espionage and learn about spy history and 21st-century intelligence threats as you explore the nation’s capital and its museums with intelligence experts.
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A Sherlock Holmes style deerstalker hat and magnifying glass rest on a wooden table beside blank paper, representing Sherlock Holmes’ legacy and mystery.

Agatha Christie, Classic Film Mysteries & Sherlock Holmes’ Legacy

6 days
(4.97)
Easy Going
Starting at
899
North Carolina
Classroom
Delve into a week of mystery at Montreat Conference Center as you discover the secrets of the lives and works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock and more.
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Charlie Chaplin and a young boy sit on a doorstep in a scene from a silent film comedy at Georgia’s Jekyll Island.

Silent Film Comedy: History, Music and Laughter on Georgia’s Jekyll Island

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,199
Georgia
Classroom
Experience the past, from music to film to accommodation by exploring the history of silent film comedy in the Gilded Age splendor of Jekyll Island.
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The Legacy of the Scots-Irish: Historical Migration to Cultural Inspiration

6 days
(4.97)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,099
North Carolina
Classroom
Learn how the Scots-Irish helped shape our nation as you explore their contributions to Appalachian culture, Civil War history and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Miller Bell Tower at the Chautauqua Institution in New York stands behind lush green trees along the lake under a colorful sunset sky.

Chautauqua in Fall & Spring: An Exclusive Road Scholar Experience

6 days
(4.9)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,799
New York
Classroom
Founded in 1874, the Chautauqua Institution is an enduring celebration of art, history and culture. Join us for an enriching adventure of classes, lectures and expert-led excursions.
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Sand dunes with sea oats on Jekyll Island, Georgia, overlooking the ocean under a soft sunset sky.

Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, Jazz & the Blues: A Millionaire’s Retreat on Jekyll

6 days
(4.97)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,099
Georgia
Classroom
Jekyll Island was once an exclusive destination for millionaires and the political elite. Join us at the historic Jekyll Island Club for an adventure of learning and island exploration.
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A senior man practicing Qi Gong in a Santa Cruz, California park setting.

California Vegetarian Cuisine, Buddhist Thinking & Qi Gong

6 days
(4.75)
Easy Going
Starting at
1,549
California
Classroom
Santa Cruz is a unique blend of coastal landscapes, world-renowned research centers and abundant art and culture. Come be inspired and learn a lot in this coastal California setting.
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