This past year was one for the books – and we've compiled our annual “Year in Review” to celebrate it. Relive some of our favorite moments from 2024 with our collection of Odysseys guest and employee travel photos, memorable on-tour moments, office events, company milestones, and so much more. Click to begin your walk down memory lane.

Sloths and boobies and rheas...oh my! Central and South America rank as two of the best places to see wildlife you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Click to read fun facts about animals you can find on our tours to Costa Rica, Patagonia, and the Galapagos.

From Paleolithic-era cave dwellings to rainforest bungalows just a stone’s throw from a volcano (pictured above), unique lodgings are a key element of the Odysseys Advantage. In this post, you can learn about the special features of 10 one-of-a-kind accommodations that you can experience on an Odysseys small group tour.

Every year on April 22, billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day.  Whether planning a community cleanup, organizing a tree planting event, or simply setting aside some time to spend in the great outdoors, people everywhere use Earth Day as an opportunity to celebrate the natural world and advocate for our precious planet.

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.

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.

One exciting aspect of visiting a new place is the possibility of encountering native animals. There are countless opportunities to view some of nature’s most majestic creatures in every corner of the earth. Read on for 15 Odysseys tours that feature animal encounters.

Every year, Odysseys Unlimited sends employees from different departments on training trips, giving them firsthand on-tour experience so that we can continue to provide our guests with the best possible service, from pre-tour customer service interactions to on-tour experiences. We interviewed some employees who have taken these training trips recently about their travels; read on to get an insider’s look at some of our small group tours, and what our employees learned while on the road!

On our Costa Rica's Natural Heritage small group tour we stay at the first class Lomas del Volcán Hotel situated on 370 acres of lush Costa Rican farmland and offering comfortable cabins with unparalleled views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding rain forest.

With trips ranging from the wildlife-rich Galapagos, to the gorgeous deserts of Jordan, and everywhere in between, these 10 trips should be at the top of your winter wish list.

Dive into the Hotel Arenal Manoa, our rainforest retreat with a volcano view in Costa Rica.

Join sisters Therese Taylor and Karen Reyes, along with Therese's sister-in-law Lyn, as they dive into the highlights and hilarity from their travels together with us.