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Here you will find information to help you choose the destinations that best suit your interests. Our commitment is to create travel/learning opportunities to fill a lifetime. We look forward to traveling with you soon.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
September 11-14, 2009
A weekend getaway unlike any other, our trip to The Shaw Festival is a must for the theater enthusiast. Taking place in the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake on the shores of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River, it is a perfect setting for a dose of great theater. This weekend annually draws rave reviews from our participants for its convenience, atmosphere and, above all, outstanding theatrical performances. If you’ve never been to the Shaw Festival, now is the time to scratch it off your list.
Dates: September 2009
Price: $1,350
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu.
Find out more: See 2009 program details.
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A Pilgrimage to the South of France
September 16 - October 2, 2009
This year's focus is on the rich history, architecture, and art of the South of France.
Dates: September 16 - October 2, 2009
Your contact: Professor Jane Schulenburg 608-262-8663; E-mail: jschulenburg@dcs.wisc.edu
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New York, New York
December 3-6, 2009
Enjoy one of the holiday’s happiest traditions: a weekend in New York City with UW-Madison and some of the world’s most renowned performing artists! Of course, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday season in New York, and you’ll also have the option of attending the New York City Ballet’s holiday presentation of ‘The Nutcracker’. This will be yet another wonderful weekend with both old and new friends, and a line-up of performances that you will never forget!
Dates: December 3-6, 2009
Price: $1,599
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu.
Find out more: See program details.
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London, England
December 27, 2008 – January 3, 2009
Bring a friend or loved one and celebrate the New Year with us in the extraordinary city of London, England! Join us for a full week of world class performances, top-notch lectures, a fascinating walking tour, an in-depth museum visit, fabulous group meals and loads of free time to explore the city on your own.
Attend performances by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, The Royal Ballet, The London Symphony Orchestra, The English National Opera, the National Theater and play on the West End. Celebrate the New Year at the traditional New Year’s Eve Gala and the optional New Year’s Day concert at The Barbican Center!
Join us for this biennial extravaganza.
Dates: December 27, 2008 –January 3, 2009
Price: $2,499
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu.
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Two Continents, Three Countries
Spain, Morocco, and Portugal
December 25, 2009 - January 3, 2010
This is a journey to the ancient lands of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal—two continents and three countries—bound by many centuries of the history now reflected in their modern cultures. For eleven days, we will immerse ourselves in the varied influences of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism in these three lands of deep roots in tradition and faith. This trip is a unique learning experience that involves much more than watching passing scenery through a bus window and you will gain from it much more than a collection of photos and souvenirs.
Dates: December 25, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Price: $3,955
Your contact: Antonio Noguera, 608-263-7787; E-mail: anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.
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New York City, New York
April 2010
Spend a weekend immersed in the excitement and energy of Broadway! We’ll take you backstage for a tour of a Broadway theater, sit you down with an actor from one of our plays for an intimate look into a life spent on stage, and attend four of the best new shows in New York. Come along for a wonderful weekend in the city for good times with good friends, and great theater.
Dates: April 2010
Price: $1599 (in 2009)
Your Contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
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Charleston, South Carolina
May 2010
One of the most important performing arts festivals in all of North America, Spoleto’s reputation for offering extraordinary work by the best artists in the world is well-deserved. As always, we will attend a cross-section of the festival’s offerings for one of the most interesting weekends of performance that you can find anywhere.
Dates: May 2010
Price: $1,199 (in 2009)
Your contact: Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787; E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu.
Find out more: See previos program details.
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Destination |
Interest area |
Tentative dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | Ecology and Wildlife | Spring 2010 |
| Desert SW, USA | Native Cultures and Archaeology | Early summer 2010 |
Browse (and download) the brochures for upcoming and past trips.
“The trip met and exceeded my expectations. As a bonus, the group we traveled with was a great bunch of people. This was truly a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.”
“I would (and have) recommended these trips to friends – they are well-organized, great seats for performances, and a great value.”
“This was our first trip with UW-Madison. I felt the hidden plus to this trip was our fellow travelers…”
“I hope I can continue to go on these tours – they are really special.”
“We figured this trip to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it lived up to our expectations in every respect.”
“…Each day offered a rich cultural activity, time for just relaxing, exploring, dining, shopping, or touring.”
“….The UW trips are always well planned and excellent.”
“I thought the guides were superb. Knowledgeable, gracious, friendly. They were a highlight of the trip for me…”
“Not only did we enjoy this trip, we felt changed by it–and isn’t that what education is all about?...”
“Unparalleled, unforgettable.”
“An economical, convenient, enriching, and seamless experience. I like the perfect blend of structure and freedom.”
“It was so easy – a true vacation!”
“So pleased with the whole experience. I didn’t have to concern myself with the details so it was a wonderful mini-vacation.”
School of the Arts at Rhinelander: Each summer more than 300 people come to northern Wisconsin for one week of intensive learning and creative activity in a supportive environment. The School of the Arts offers more than 55 workshops for adults, regardless of experience level, in visual art, arts management, creative writing, computer art, music, photography, theatre and drama, movement, and relaxation. Bring a friend and share the experience!
Arts and Humanities Seminars Abroad and Performing Arts Study Tours:
Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787. E-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu
Medieval History Seminars Abroad: Jane Schulenburg, 608-262-8663. E-mail:
jschulenburg@dcs.wisc.edu
Arts Study Abroad and Early Music Tour: Chelcy Bowles, 608-265-5629. E-mail: cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu
Spanish Educational Tours: Antonio Noguera, 608-262-5929. E-mail: anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.
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