Alumni College in France
Normandy & Brittany
July 4 – 15, 2008

Discover the stunning seascapes, riveting histories and glorious countryside of the Normandy and Brittany regions of France. Your home base in Normandy is Cabourg and in Brittany it is Rennes. The trip concludes with two nights in incomparable Paris.

Brown Faculty: Lewis Seifert, Associate Professor of French Studies
Approximately $2,895

Village Life in Dordogne
Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
June 19 – 27, 2008

One of the most popular and highly-rated Brown Travelers programs!  2008 will mark the fourth time in five years that we offer this opportunity to experience the authentic character of the historic villages in France’s picturesque southwestern region. Download brochure (2.6 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty:  Michel-André Bossy, Professor of French Studies & Comparative Literature
Approximately $2,715

Alumni College in Italy
Sorrento & Orvieto
May 29 – June 9, 2008

Discover two of Italy’s most remarkable regions, coastal Campania and bucolic Umbria.  Along the way, visit the sunny Amalfi Coast, iconic Pompeii, the beautiful Isle of Capri, stunning Florence and the walled cities of Perugia and Assisi.

Brown Faculty: Mary Flynn, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Research
Approximately $2,995

Historic Cities of the Sea
Spain, France, Italy & Malta on the all-suite Corinthian II
April 30 – May 11, 2008

History is alive in Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Aix-en-Provence, Bonifacio, Pompeii, Paestum, Palermo and Valletta, and there is no better way to explore this area than in the same way it was experienced centuries ago – by sea. Download brochure (1 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty:  to be announced
From approximately $6,595

Voyage of the Western Mediterranean
Málaga to Nice on the M.S. Le Diamant
April 30 – May 8, 2008

This wonderful journey, en route visiting Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Corsica, Rome and Florence, may be combined with the previous trip – Cruising the Canary Islands – at a discounted price. Request the trip brochures for full details. Download brochure (900 K pdf)

Brown Faculty:  to be announced
From approximately $2,995

Cruising the Canary Islands, Madeira, Gibraltar & the Algarve
On the M.S. Le Diamant
April 23 – May 1, 2008

This unique itinerary, which begins in the sun-washed Canary Islands and ends in historic Málaga, Spain, may be combined with the following trip – Voyage of the Western Mediterranean – at a discounted price.  Request the trip brochures for full details. Download brochure (1.7 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty:  to be announced
From approximately $2,595

The Essence of Vietnam
With an optional extension to Angkor, Cambodia
March 6 – 17, 2008

Professor Charles Neu has once again agreed to accompany a fortunate group of Brown Travelers through Vietnam, which is steeped in a history of powerful dynasties, diverse religious traditions and political transformations.  Past travelers found it unforgettable. Download brochure (1 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty:  Charles Neu, Emeritus Professor of History
Approximately $4,490

Treasures of South America
Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Bariloche to Puerto Varas & Santiago
March 4 – 16, 2008

Explore the majestic natural and architectural diversity in Argentina and Chile.  Discover an exotic world of thundering falls, spell-binding coastal scenery, Andean peaks, European-style boulevards and magnificent lakes on this South American adventure.

Brown Faculty:  Terry Tullis, Emeritus Professor of Geological Sciences
Approximately $4,295

The Ultimate Serengeti Safari
Tanzania
February 16 – 28, 2008

Join us for a journey into the heart of East Africa, where you will be introduced to the culture, people and wildlife of this fascinating area. Visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge and, finally, the Serengeti plains. (Photo: Thomson Safaris.) Download brochure (2.6 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty: Barrett Hazeltine, Emeritus Professor of Engineering
Approximately $5,990

Cruise the Panama Canal
From Costa Rica to Miami on the Crystal Symphony
January 31 – February 11, 2008

One of the top-rated Brown Travelers programs. Relax aboard your luxurious vessel as you visit many fascinating ports of call, from the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean en route through the Panama Canal and finally to the Atlantic Ocean.

Brown Faculty: Lea Williams, Emeritus Professor of History
From approximately $2,595

Around the World by Private Jet
An exploration of the world’s greatest treasures & legendary places
January 5 – 27, 2008

For the second straight year, this trip SOLD OUT within weeks of our announcement of it, so we have decided to repeat the trip in November 2009.  If you request a print brochure for this trip, you will receive information on both the 2008 and 2009 departures (as soon as the 2009 information becomes available). Download 2008 brochure (3 MB pdf)

Brown Faculty:  Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History & Adjunct Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies
Approximately $49,950

Brown Faculty: to be announced
Approximately $2,095 plus air fare