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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July 03, 2024
Europe attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its natural beauty, stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant cultures, tantalizing cuisine, and more. We’ve put together a list of our 10 most popular Europe tours – see the whole list here.
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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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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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September 21, 2023
In 2025, Americans traveling to Europe will need to obtain a travel authorization before their trip. Learn about this new measure here.
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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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August 08, 2023
One of the reasons we travel is to experience other cultures – and one of the most fascinating and inspiring outputs of culture is art. While most of our small group tours touch on artistry in some way, these five tours offer the most opportunities to experience (and even create) art.
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March 24, 2023
Guest Kathy Young of Washington state has traveled solo on two Odysseys small group tours, European Tapestry and Discovering Portugal, and is setting off on our Ancient Greece tour in May. Learn about her adventures and why she chose Odysseys as her travel partner to explore the world.
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November 11, 2022
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!
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June 24, 2022
Emma Bonthorne is not only a well-loved Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director in Spain and Portugal, but also a PhD candidate in Archaeology. Read on to learn more about Emma’s multicultural background and varied interests.
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June 15, 2022
Beth and Dave Macaulay struggled to find their perfect style of exploring the world – that is, until they discovered Odysseys small group tours. These 14-time Odysseys guests talk all things travel, from their passion for tourism, favorite travel locations so far, to their most treasured memories abroad.
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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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