Join the Rollins Alumni Association as we discover the world!

Enjoy enriching journeys to fascinating destinations in the company of fellow alumni, warm friends and expert faculty. Travel in comfort while you pursue your desire for life-long learning.

2012-13 Adventures

Classic Safari: Kenya & Tanzania

September 12-28, 2012

Optional Post-tour Extension: Zanzibar, Tanzania - 4 days/3 nights

Embark on a true safari experience as a small group enjoying quintessential wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania. Travel from grasslands to highlands, through reserves and national parks, to experience firsthand views of the local wildlife and natural landscapes. Highlights include the vast plains and green covered hills of Masai Mara, where you’re as likely to encounter Maasi tribesmen as elephants and zebra; and Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll see Africa in microcosm.  Enjoy intimate visits to Amboseli National Park in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro; and Serengeti National Park, considered the finest preserve in all Africa. With twice daily game drives in most parks, you’re likely to see the pride of the continent including lions, leopards, wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, hippos, black rhino, and buffalo, just to name a few. Conclude at peaceful Lake Manyara, one of Tanzania’s smallest and most diverse national parks. This area is noted for its abundant bird life, including masses of dazzling pink flamingoes. A 4-day/3-night optional post-tour extension is available to explore exotic Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Click here for more information and a pre-registration form or download the brochure.

Holidays in Bavaria & Austria

December 4-11, 2012

Optional Post-tour Extension: Prague - 3 days/2 nights

Winter is a magical time to visit Bavaria and Austria: Beautiful Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Vienna warm visitors and locals alike with their cozy Christmas markets, quaint shops and restaurants, and wintry charms. Shop for high quality original ornaments and handicrafts, savor local treats, and experience how Germans and Austrians celebrate the festive Christmas season. Sightseeing highlights include visits to Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of Vienna, and a stroll through the medieval lanes of Innsbruck to Emperor Maximillian’s Golden Roof. Orbridge’s 8-day program features an enchanting line-up of sights and experiences that will make your holiday season a memorable one.

Highlights:

• Let the ancient Munich Christmas Market take your breath away with its enchanting atmosphere, wooden shops, festive decorations, carolers, and hand-tooled wares.
• Savor the authentic flavors of Bavarian and Austrian cuisine, as well as traditional holiday treats like Lebkuchen and Glühwein. And be sure to sample the excellent local brews.
• Discover Munich’s beautiful and historic landmarks, including Marienplatz, the lively town square its Old and the New Town Halls, the domed gothic Frauenkirche, and HofBräuhaus, the celebrated 16th century beer hall. Join the locals and step out to shop, enjoy the decorations and celebrate Christmas!
• Be charmed by old Salzburg, nestled amid the Alps. Linger in the exquisite Mirabell Gardens, visit the Great Festival Hall and St. Peter’s Churchyard—one of the oldest cemeteries in the world. Make a stop at Mozart’s birthplace in the lanes of medieval Getreidegasse, where his first violin and clavichord are displayed, as well as models and dioramas of his operas.
• In Vienna, experience the breathtaking beauty and romance of snow-covered streets and softly-illuminated shops while strolling through historic neighborhoods. Be awed by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna, see Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and visit the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River during your locally guided tour of this great city.

Short Itinerary (subject to change):

Day 1: Depart U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Munich, Germany
Day 3: Munich
Day 4: Munich / Innsbruck, Austria / Salzburg
Day 5: Salzburg
Day 6: Salzburg / Vienna
Day 7: Vienna
Day 8: Depart Vienna

Vessel / Hotel Information:

Munich: Holiday Inn City Centre
This contemporary Holiday Inn Munich City Centre hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from Marienplatz central square. The English Garden's lake-dotted greenery and the interactive German Museum are a short walk from the hotel. See the Residenz Palace's chandelier-lit grandeur in the Old Town, 15 minutes walk away, and join in the never-ending beer festival at Hofbräuhaus.

Salzburg: Best Western Stieglbräu
The Hotel Stieglbräu is conveniently located in the city centre within walking distance of the main train station and cultural attractions of Salzburg. Hotel guests will have easy access to Mirabellgarden, Mozart's birthplace and Fortress Hohensalzburg.

Vienna: Am Konzerthaus
The Hotel am Konzerthaus enjoys an enviable location in the embassy district, in the heart of the city. It is close to many tourist attractions and to some important works of the Art Nouveau era - the Ringstrasse, the State Opera House, the Belvedere Palace with "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt, the City Park designed by Otto Wagner and the Vienna Secession. The hotel, part of the MGallery collection, combines comfortable surroundings with a unique interior decor, modeled on the Viennese Art Nouveau style.

Flavors of Tuscany

September 27 - October 5, 2013

What could be a better way to discover the heart of Tuscany than tasting, learning, and engaging with inspired Italian chefs and proud producers of its finest ingredients? Explore bountiful markets, menus with flavors you will never forget, and your own knack for creating tantalizing Tuscan dishes while visiting a wealth of historical and cultural treasures. Taste regional wines in two of Chianti’s castles, step into the walled city of Cortona, and meander through Siena’s morning market. In Florence, walk through the Piazza Signoria, stop by the Ponte Vecchio, visit the Duomo, and admire Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia. Along with your culinary immersion, Tuscany's amazing history, art, and scenic beauty await on this 9-day Orbridge specialty program.

Classic China & Yangtze

May 15-29, 2013

Post-tour Extension: Hong Kong - May 28-31, 2013

Our journey begins in 2000-year-old Beijing, China’s modern-day capital. Experience its legendary sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and, of course, the Great Wall. A tour highlight is a special inside look at communal life along Beijing’s ancient alleyways or hutongs, fast disappearing as the city rushes to modernize. Continue to Xian, site of the recently excavated terra-cotta army of nearly 8,000 life-size warriors, called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Then board our Victoria Cruises ship at Chongqing for a three-night cruise on the Yangtze, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers. Witness daily life along its shores and see the spectacular Three Gorges and the much-heralded new dam. Our tour concludes in Shanghai, a dazzling city that epitomizes 21st-century China. Discover the European-influenced Bund and the renowned Shanghai Museum with its priceless collections. Also available: an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour “on your own” extension to vibrant, captivating Hong Kong.