Thousands of Iowa Voyagers have booked a ticket to unforgettable experiences over the years—and the 2013 slate will feature many new adventures, such as trips to Cuba! We invite you to attend our upcoming tour preview event, to be held on Friday May 25. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. We…
April 2012 marks 14 years since the UI Alumni Association, along with the UI Foundation, moved into the Levitt Center for University Advancement (LCUA) on One West Park Road. In 1998, the UIAA’s Iowa Voyagers held its first preview event on the building’s spacious fourth floor, featuring panoramic views of the UI campus. Back then, we offered 25 trips…
Earlier this year, Steve, 73BSPh, 78PhD, and Teresa Berge, 74BSPh, of Blaine, Minn., and Mary Ann Miller of Iowa City boarded the M.S. Boréal for an adventurous expedition to Earth’s southernmost continent—bringing back many amazing memories. The explorers saw an avalanche, icebergs, humpback whales, and some of the most stunning sunrises and sunsets they’ve ever seen. They also came face-to-face…
One of our Iowa Voyagers travelers sent back an account of his recent experiences in Peru. Check out a list of our trips and cruises for more travel opportunities! Above is a picture I took during the recent Iowa Voyagers trip to the Upper Amazon tributaries in Peru. It was taken during our visit to the village of Pampa Caño…
Traveling can often present some opportunities to sample cuisines of other cultures. If you’re adventurous, you can try various local delicacies. Iowa Voyagers on a recent cultural immersion trip to Cuenca, Ecuador tasted roast guinea pig, eaten there much as we eat chicken wings. Daring eater or not, you can enjoy the Iowa Voyagers Cuenca cultural immersion program or any of…
Holiday Greetings Worldwide With holiday greetings being sent and received this time of year in many parts of the world, I was pleased to see the following list that gives greetings in many different languages. This seems perfect to share with our alumni, friends, and travelers around the world. Peace to all of you from the Iowa Voyagers! French: Joyeuses Fêtes…
This past weekend, my family gathered to celebrate one of its oldest traditions. From the time my parents first entrusted me to hang their most delicate ornaments on the tree, we have gathered each year by the light of a roaring fire to enjoy Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Although we have seen the film countless times, my mother’s eyes still…
As temperatures get chilly and winter approaches, you’re probably thinking of holiday festivities for the 2011 season. You might not be thinking about NEXT year at this time, but it’s not too early to plan a trip to some of the most magical places for winter 2012. We invite you to celebrate next year’s holiday season in the Old World…
During this season of giving, consider the gift of travel. Treat someone special on your list to an Iowa Voyagers travel certificate. Certificates are valid for up to one year after purchase and may be redeemed for any of our exciting Iowa Voyagers tours (excluding athletic travel). Let us help you place the perfect package under your tree this holiday…
Iowa Voyagers definitely has a lot to be thankful for this year! Despite all the strife and uncertainty in the world, our travelers have been safe, sound, and well-cared for on all trips. Thanks go out to our longtime travel providers for keeping our travelers’ safety, well-being, and comfort foremost in mind. We’d like to especially thank these partners for…
