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ELDERHOSTEL

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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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