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| Summer 2025 |
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As we savor the last days of summer, I’m pleased to bring to your inbox the Summer 2025 issue of our quarterly News & Views newsletter, full of inspiration for your future travels with Odysseys. And what better way to inspire your own wanderlust than by reading about other peoples’ grand adventures? Six-time Odysseys guest Kathy Young has returned to our blog to reminisce about her recent travels – including an Odysseys tour she took with her family. Read about her experience in the interview linked below. Speaking of dream destinations, the first on-tour photos from West Africa Discovery, one of our newest tours, have just arrived, and we’re excited to share them with you. In our blog post below, you can view exclusive images of the unique activities featured on this tour – made possible by our small groups of just 12 to 24 travelers, guaranteed. (And, be sure to check out the enhanced 2026 itinerary.) Lastly, we wanted to remind you of a useful resource for choosing an Odysseys tour that best fits you and your physical ability: Physical Activity Levels. Learn more about our Physical Activity Levels and find out how to locate tour-specific rigors in the post linked below. We hope our newsletter opens your eyes to the travel possibilities available to you in 2026 and beyond. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy some News & Views! Sincerely, 
Bruce A. Epstein |
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| In This Issue |
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6 Small Group Highlights
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 Odysseys Employees’ 2026 Travel Wish ListsWe sat down with a few Odysseys employees to find out where they dream of traveling to in the coming year. Click below if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own adventures – or if you’re interested to learn what destinations our travel experts have their eyes on for 2026.
DREAM DESTINATIONS
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 Kathy Young’s Recent AdventuresYou may
remember hearing from solo traveler Kathy Young when we first
interviewed her in March of 2023 or from when she penned us a guest
blog. Well, we checked in with her about her recent travels – including an Odysseys
tour she took for her 60th birthday with her son and daughter-in-law.
READ THE Q&A
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 Have You Reviewed Your Tour’s PAL?Our Physical Activity Levels (PALs) are an excellent resource for you to ensure that your tour is the best fit for you and your physical ability. Click to discover what PALs are and to learn how to find the specific rating level and rigors for each Odysseys journey.
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ALERT: ETIAS Postponed to Late 2026The implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) – Europe’s travel authorization form for tourists – has been postponed to late 2026. When the system announces an official launch date, Odysseys guests will receive an update via email and in your My Odyssey portal with detailed information on how to apply.
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Know Before You Go: Audio Devices on Odysseys ToursDid you know that Odysseys Unlimited provides audio devices with headphones for guests to use on most tours? These headsets enable you to better hear the commentary offered by your tour director or guide during visits to museums, historic sites, and other stops on your tour. Learn more about our on-tour audio devices in this blog.
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