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September 08, 2026

New Destination Spotlight: Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Beginning in the fall of 2027, our New Zealand Adventure small group tour will feature an updated itinerary. After leaving Christchurch, our group will travel to one of the world’s southernmost major cities, and one that takes its name from the Scottish-Gaelic settlers that came ashore here in the 1840s: Dunedin, and the Otago Peninsula.

March 26, 2024
Earth boasts many spectacular natural phenomena you simply must see to believe. From the aurora borealis to Japanese cherry blossom season, these events inspire wonder in all who witness them. Here are five natural phenomena you can see on an Odysseys Unlimited small group tour – and the time of year to experience each one.
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March 21, 2024
If you’re anything like us, you probably have a running list of destinations that you dream of visiting. Maybe you wish to go on safari in Africa, or explore the mysteries of Southeast Asia, or traverse the Australian Outback… Odysseys employees are no different – we have our own travel dreams, as well. Check out what Odysseys employees have in mind for their own future adventures.
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March 19, 2024
A driving force for many travelers is the opportunity to see indigenous wildlife in their natural habitats. If wildlife encounters count as a travel highlight for you, we have five excellent destinations that allow you to see animals of all types – and best of all, our visits to see these creatures help support the work being done to keep them safe. Click to learn all about five destinations perfect for spotting wildlife.
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March 12, 2024
In February of 2024, Dr. Amee Shah – a guest on our Patagonia Explorer small group tour – was so moved watching the sun rise over Magdalena Island that she wrote a beautiful poem about the experience. Click here to read Dr. Shah's poem.
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March 11, 2024
“We spend two weeks together and become like a little family, and I love that!” enthuses longtime tour director Jesús Ruiz of his role showing Spain and Portugal to his Odysseys guests.
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March 11, 2024
Earlier this year, Mike and Patty Payette – parents of Odysseys employee Jamie Payette – embarked on their first-ever Odysseys Unlimited small group tour: Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage. Jamie recently sat down with his mother to talk to her about their tour.
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March 06, 2024
To help you assess whether a tour is right for you, you’ll find a Physical Activity Level rating on each of our tours, indicating the level of difficulty. Read on to learn more.
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February 20, 2024
Losing a pair of eyeglasses on vacation can put a damper on even the most exciting of adventures – but when tour director Fattah Bouchekhbat is on the case, there’s no need to worry!
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February 13, 2024
To a Westerner, the cultural differences encountered in a country such as Japan can be particularly striking – that's why we have put together a list of eight things you need to know before you go.
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February 08, 2024
As travel professionals, we have been lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time in Paris, and can offer some tips to help you plan your next trip here. We hope to lead you off the beaten path, so you can make your own unique Parisian memories. 
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February 02, 2024
Humans first domesticated sheep thousands of years ago, raising them for their meat, milk, and wool. And for almost as long, shepherds and farmers have trusted “man’s best friend” to help them herd their flocks – a time-honored tradition you can see on five Odysseys tours.
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Salemi
January 29, 2024
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else,” says Gaetano Salemi of his role as a tour director. “[I love] to see the joy in the eyes of my guests when they see or experience something they may have dreamed of all their life...”
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