ELDERHOSTEL
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ELDERHOSTEL
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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ELDERHOSTEL
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization
established in 1975 that allows senior citizens
to travel and take educational programs in the
United States and around the world. Its 8,000
programs are offered in all 50 states and 150
countries and have enrolled over 5,000,000
people since the organization's founding in
1975.
Elderhostel, also now known as Road Scholar,
was founded in 1975 to provide people over
60 with low-cost educational and cultural
programs.
Originally it also offered short-term lodging
for older people, at reduced rates.
Elderhostel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elderhostel
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EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Programs For Whatever You Love to Do
The World's Greatest Collection of
Educational Adventures
Choose from 6,500 educational adventures a
year in all 50 states and 150 countries.
From programs close to home to overnight
programs in cities and locations around the
United States and the world, you're sure to
find a Road Scholar adventure that captures
your interest, dreams and desires.
Four Unique Attributes
From Seattle to Santiago, Beijing to Berlin,
Road Scholar programs all share four unique
attributes:
• Exceptional opportunities for learning and
exploration through special behind-the-scenes
access to the world's most fascinating treasures.
• The shared fellowship of learning and warm
camaraderie.
• Comfortable accommodations and appetizing meals.
• Excellent value.
Explore Your Mind and the World
There are no grades or tests on Road Scholar programs.
All that's needed is an inquiring mind, an adventurous
spirit, and the belief that learning and discovery are
lifelong pursuits.
Road Scholar now offers 7,100 programs, dividing them
into the following categories:
theme-based,
intergenerational,
outdoor adventures,
service learning,
adventures afloat,
independent city discoveries.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Elderhostel offers scholarships to participants
who would otherwise be unable to attend a Road
Scholar program. It awards approximately $300,000
in scholarships towards programs in North America
each year.
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ROAD
SCHOLAR
Educational Travel Since 1975
Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in
educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500
educational tours in all 50 states and 150
countries. Alongside local and renowned
experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-
scenes learning opportunities, from cultural
tours and study cruises to walking, biking
and more.
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ELDERHOSTEL
LINKS
Educational Travel in Africa & Middle East
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/africa.asp
Educational Travel in The Americas & Antarctica
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/theamericas.asp
Educational Travel in Asia
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/asia.asp
Educational Travel in Europe
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/europe.asp
Educational Travel in Mexico, South America
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&CountryCode=Mexico
Educational Travel in The USA
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/usa.asp
Elderhostel
http://www.roadscholar.org/
Road Scholar
http://www.roadscholar.org/
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PROGRAMS
BY
INTEREST
Programs by Interest
http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/byinterest.asp
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Adventure+Afloat+Study+Cruise
African American Studies
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=African+American+Studies
Art History/Criticism
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Art+History%2FCriticism
Arts, Misc.
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Arts%2C+Misc%2E
Baseball
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Baseball
Bicycling
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Bicycling
Birding
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Birding
Bridge & Other Games
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Bridge+%26+Other+Games
Country Studies
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Country+Studies
Crafts
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Crafts
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Dance
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Dance
Family Programs
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Family+Programs
Festivals, Misc.
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Festivals%2C+Misc%2E
Film Festivals
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Film+Festivals
Food & Wine
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Food+%26+Wine
Golf
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Golf
Health & Fitness
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Health+%26+Fitness
History & Culture
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=History+%26+Culture
Holidays
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Holidays
Homes & Gardens
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Homes+%26+Gardens
Independent City Discoveries
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Independent+City+Discoveries
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Intergenerational
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Intergenerational
Jewish Studies
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Jewish+Studies
Language Study
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Language+Study
Literature
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Literature
Multi-Topic
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Multi%2DTopic
Music Appreciation
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Music+Appreciation
Music Festivals
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Music+Festivals
Music Participation
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Music+Participation
Music Performance
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Music+Performance
National Parks
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=National+Parks
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Native American Studies
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Native+American+Studies
Natural History
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Natural+History
Ocean Cruises
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Ocean+Cruises
On the Road
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=On+the+Road
Opera
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Opera
Outdoor Adventures, Misc.
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Outdoor+Adventures%2C+Misc%2E
Painting
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Painting
Philosophy & Religion
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Philosophy+%26+Religion
Photography
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Photography
Political Science
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Political+Science
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Regional Studies
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Regional+Studies
River Boats
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=River+Boats
Science & Nature
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Science+%26+Nature
Service Learning
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Service+Learning
Signature Cities
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Signature+Cities
Small Ship Cruising
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Small+Ship+Cruising
Tennis
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Tennis
Theater
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Theater
Train Treks
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Train+Treks
Walking/Hiking
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Walking%2FHiking
Water Sports
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Water+Sports
Winter Sports
http://www.roadscholar.org/Programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&ProgDesc=Winter+Sports
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