January 10, 2025
At Odysseys Unlimited, the tour directors we work with often become more like family than colleagues, and every year, our Worldwide Services team looks forward to visiting TDs in their home countries around the world. Last month, though, we invited 13 tour directors to our Boston office for our first ever onsite tour fair – click to relive some of our favorite moments.
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January 10, 2025
We’re excited to present four new tours for 2025: Italy’s Classic Cities, Essential France: Provence to Paris, West Africa Discovery, and Jewels of Colombia. Whether you long to dive into the diverse cultures of Africa, discover Colombia’s Spanish Colonial heritage, visit the ancient villages of France, or explore the medieval cities of Italy, the perfect new tour awaits.
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November 06, 2024
The silver screen has always had a way of inspiring wanderlust. Luckily, film locations as travel destinations are more accessible than ever. Come to the movies with us and explore the settings of seven famous films, from Roman Holiday to The Lord of the Rings.
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October 29, 2024
Autumn celebrations across the globe revolve around a theme similar to the origins of Halloween: the merging of the spiritual world and the living world. Learn more about some of these holidays in this post.
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September 27, 2024
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.
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June 11, 2024
"Well, I think I would argue that Italy perhaps has it all,” says Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Igor Ribic, when asked what he most loves sharing about the country with his guests.
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May 03, 2024
Traditional balsamic vinegar originated in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, where locals have been manufacturing it for hundreds of years. On Italy’s Classic Cities, we tour a family-run acetaia to learn more about this time-honored tradition.
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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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December 15, 2023
As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to look back on some of the moments that made 2023 special. We’ve collected photos and quotes from both guests and employees to highlight our favorite moments from this past year – like our 25th anniversary celebration in June, pictured above. So, without further ado, we present to you: Our Year in Review.
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December 15, 2023
Trained chefs Dan and Kim Varano have a passion for both food and travel. The three-time Odysseys guests recently returned from our Northern Italy small group tour, which they highlighted in two recent editions of their newsletter, Cruisin in the Kitchen. Read all about their adventure – and try some of their favorite recipes from the trip – in part 1 of their newsletter series.
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December 15, 2023
Trained chefs Dan and Kim Varano have a passion for both food and travel. The three-time Odysseys guests recently returned from our Northern Italy small group tour, which they highlighted in two recent editions of their newsletter, Cruisin in the Kitchen. Read all about their adventure – and try some of their favorite recipes from the trip – in part 2 of their newsletter series.
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September 01, 2023
Rome born and raised, Mara Tiburzi loves seeing Italy through the eyes of her Odysseys guests. “My favorite part of tour directing is seeing places I know so well through their eyes,” says Mara. “And I absolutely love showing them the incredible beauty and variety of the places we explore.” Keep reading to learn more about Mara.
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