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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January 18, 2024
Some people thrill to the sight of soaring mountains, others to the vast expanse of the ocean. Still others prefer the calm waters of pristine lakes. So for those people, we’ve gathered some of the more alluring lakes that we visit on tour.
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August 30, 2023
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.
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August 28, 2023
Travel has the undeniable power to bring people together through shared experiences, similar interests, and like-minded travel philosophies. Odysseys guests Cynthia and James Hebert and Susan and Neil Ciarfalia have firsthand experience with this having met on an Odysseys Machu Picchu to the Galapagos tour in 2010. Click here to learn more about their travels together.
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October 05, 2022
Peru offers a host of travel experiences that you can't find anywhere else on earth. And on our Machu Picchu to the Galapagos and Treasures of Peru small-group tours, you'll have the opportunity to savor everything that this fascinating and historic nation has to offer.
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April 27, 2022
Why does valued Ecuadorian Tour Director Isabel Ramos love guiding small group tours for Odysseys?
“After every trip, I have a group of new friends. And not many people can have a job where dreams come true.”
Click here to learn more about Isabel.
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December 02, 2021
Wondering what to pack for your African safari, Galapagos getaway, or Patagonian adventure? Well we’ve gone straight to the source—our Odysseys Tour Directors. Watch our videos for their packing recommendations and tips.
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August 16, 2021
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.
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June 09, 2021
Presenting our Ultimate Travel Wish List. With responses from both office staff and Tour Directors, this list should serve as both inspiration and a jumping-off point for your return to travel.
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March 21, 2021
Our inaugural Local Insight column brings us to sunny Ecuador and the teeming Galapagos. Darwin's famed "living laboratory," this South American archipelago offers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. We've enlisted Romy Bustamante, a tour director on both our Galapagos Explorer and Machu Picchu to the Galapagos small group tours, to divulge some of her Galapagos wisdom for you.
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February 08, 2021
One of the great thrills of traveling is the chance to sample the cuisine from other parts of the world. As Americans, we have certain preconceived notions of different region's food offerings—Italy's famous pizza and pasta, Asian dumplings, Moroccan couscous—but oftentimes a trip abroad will open up new worlds of food and flavor.
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October 14, 2020
Throughout what has been an unexpected year (to say the least), we at Odysseys still find ourselves seeking new experiences and ways to remain connected to our guests, our tour directors, and the world at large. As we continue through the year, we look to find joy in each day and, in many cases, this […]
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