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Whether you’re strolling through the canopied squares of Savannah or listening to the country music that echoes through the streets of Nashville, you’ll find endless learning opportunities in America’s southern states. From studying Civil Rights in Alabama to exploring lighthouses in St. Augustine, take part in engaging conversations with local experts as you experience the unique culture of the American South.

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A woman paints a watercolor landscape on Jekyll Island, Georgia, surrounded by paint trays and brushes during an art workshop.

Watercolor on the Golden Isles

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,099
Georgia
Painting
Find inspiration in the beauty of Jekyll Island as you learn the art of watercolor, enjoying daily instruction, demonstrations and exercises to improve your confidence and technique.
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A lit steamboat docked on the Mississippi River with the New Orleans skyline silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset.

Signature City New Orleans

6 days
(4.98)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,199
Louisiana
Signature Cities
Get to know the real New Orleans through full days of excursions to historic landmarks, artists’ haunts and jazz venues. Plus, sample cuisine at the New Orleans School of Cooking!
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High-angle view of Canal Street in New Orleans featuring a red streetcar traveling through a palm tree-lined boulevard surrounded by tall city buildings.

Rhythm of Resistance: Civil Rights & Jazz in New Orleans

7 days
New Program
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,299
Louisiana
African American Studies
Gain a new perspective on New Orleans as you explore the intersections of the Civil Rights Movement and jazz in squares, museums, concert halls and churches.
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A wooden boardwalk winds through the salt marshes of Assateague National Seashore in Virginia during a dramatic sunset.

Chincoteague Service Learning: Preserving Barrier Island Environments

6 days
(4.93)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
1,649
Virginia
Service Learning
Help preserve and maintain the town of Chincoteague and Assateague National Seashore as you learn about the island’s unique music, culture and lore.
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Water flows over dark rocks in a rushing mountain stream in Montreat, North Carolina.

Movement Meets Mindfulness: Intermediate Yoga at Montreat

6 days
(4.67)
Let's Go!
Starting at
1,199
North Carolina
Health & Wellness
Deepen your practice by connecting mind, body and spirit during lectures and classes with the introduction of mindfulness and meditation techniques from expert instructors.
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Misty of Chincoteague: An Island Adventure With Your Family

6 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
1,999
Virginia
Ages 8 and up
Family Programs
Discover the real-world setting of Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague” with your family and explore the island habitats where wild ponies roam among diverse wildlife.
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The glowing neon signs of Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, line an empty street under a vibrant pink and orange sunset sky.

Signature City Nashville

6 days
(4.79)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,849
Tennessee
Signature Cities
Explore the musical foundations of Nashville, from Historic RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame to the Grand Ole Opry and learn how the "Nashville Sound" took shape.
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The illuminated bridge spans the Mississippi River at dusk with the New Orleans skyline glowing in the background.

The Best of the Mississippi River: New Orleans to Memphis

10 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
7,499
Louisiana/Mississippi
River Boats
Sail the Mississippi on a modern riverboat, savor live jazz, uncover Civil War history and experience the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
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Aerial view of a winding waterway flowing through the vast green wetlands of the Florida Everglades.

Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys by Sea: Art, Nature & History

10 days
Not Reviewed
On Your Feet
Starting at
8,699
Florida
Small Ship
Sail Florida’s Gulf Coast and Keys — explore St. Petersburg’s Chihuly Collection, pontoon through the Everglades and explore Key West’s Little White House and Custom House Museum.
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Island Hopping on Georgia’s Barrier Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,199
Georgia
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Adventure awaits for you and your grandchild as you sail on a shrimp boat, climb a storied lighthouse, meet injured sea turtles and search for nesting turtles on a night beach walk!
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Horse-drawn carriages line the street before St. Louis Cathedral in a historic district of New Orleans, Louisiana, under a vibrant sunset sky.

New Orleans at a Slower Pace for Women

6 days
(5)
Easy Going
Starting at
2,299
Louisiana
City Discoveries
Discover New Orleans at a slower pace as you explore the city’s historic districts with other women, learn about Cajun cooking and visit the famed National World War II Museum.
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A group of people hikes through the lush green landscape of Florida’s Everglades National Park on a guided outdoor adventure.

Florida’s Natural Treasures: Hike, Bike & Kayak the Everglades

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,999
Florida
Multi-Sport
Walk, bike and paddle through Everglades National Park, an unparalleled landscape whose diverse habitats are a must-see for any outdoor adventurer!
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