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Chilean wonders, jan. 20- 31, 2025.

Bask in Chile’s epic natural beauty and warm culture on this active, small-group, 9-night adventure! Explore sophisticated Santiago and the breathtaking Lake District, plus delight in watching penguins off Chiloé Island and savor a Patagonian barbecue. Cruise on Lake Todos los Santos and through the Ultima Esperanza fjord. Take in the jaw-dropping grandeur of Torres del Paine National Park and Patagonia’s fabled glaciers! This itinerary includes expert guides, a generous meal plan, first-class hotels and 3 flights within Chile.  Extend your stay with an optional 3-night visit to the spectacular Atacama Desert!

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Alumni Weekend and Reunions

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Come back to Pasadena for an extraordinary weekend of activities celebrating Techers from every year and the entire Caltech community. Experience a weekend filled with intellectual stimulation, engaging conversations, endless inspiration, cherished traditions including the Milestone Reunion dinners for years ending in ’X4 and ’X9 from 1979 to the present, the Distinguished Alumni Awards panel, Hall of Honor, SURF Seminar Day, student and faculty programs, House gatherings, the All-Alumni Celebration, campus tours, and more!

Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20

Caltech Campus (various locations) Pasadena, CA

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Cal Poly Alumni has partnered with  AHI Travel  to bring you trips all over the globe including professional instruction, unique excursions, opportunities for cultural immersion and more. 

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Make new connections, rekindle old ones and delight in the enduring bond of your fellow Mustangs throughout your trip. You'll also have the opportunity to meet alumni from colleges nationwide on these intimate excursions.

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AHI Travel understands what makes for magical moments when you travel. Our itineraries take you to the profound and famous places everyone must see, the secret gems only locals know about and provide blissful breaks for you to realize your own plans. 

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Normandy — Honfleur

May 24 - June 1, 2025

Italy's Magnificent Lake District

April 29 - May 7, 2025

Cruise the Rhine & Moselle Rivers

Aug. 25 - Sept. 2, 2025

Spain — Andalucia in a Parador

Sept. 11 - 19, 2025

Journey to Southern Africa

Oct. 7 - 22, 2025

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Alumni are eligible to purchase travel insurance through USI Travel Insurance Services. Whether your next trip will take you across the state or across the globe, travel with the protection of Travel Insurance Select. With three plan levels, there are options for different needs and budgets.

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UCLA Alumni Association

UCLA Alumni Association and Go Next are pleased to offer exceptional travel opportunities available to you, your family, and your friends. Join fellow alumni and experience the camaraderie of exploring the world with like-minded travelers. Each Go Next trip has been thoughtfully selected with you and your alma mater in mind. We take care of the details, so you can relax and enjoy the company of your fellow alumni. 

Join Me! Panama Potpourri 3/23/2025-4/2/2025 Hosted by Robin (Lauren) Derby

Robin (Lauren) Derby is Professor of Latin American history at the University of California, Los Angeles and currently holds the Bradford Burns Chair in Latin American History. She teaches modern Latin American social history covering topics such as slavery, religion, politics and US intervention, and her research focuses on the Caribbean political history and popular culture in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico and Cuba. She has published a prize-winning book on everyday life during the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic, co-edited two anthologies, and has written many articles on history and popular culture in Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Her current book considers werewolf encounter narratives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. She is currently the lead editor for Hispanic American Historical Review, and has been teaching at UCLA since 2002.

Join Me! Fall Tableau of Canada & New England 9/24/2025-10/5/2025 Hosted by Professor Sara E. Melzer

Professor Sara E. Melzer, a faculty member for over 35 years, specialized in early modern France, having published four books and multiple articles on this period. Most recently, she has focused France’s colonial relationship with Canada, studying the reciprocal dynamic between colonizer and colonized. Her latest book centered on a “hidden” history in which the French church and state promoted interracial marriages between American Indians and the French. Although this history was “hidden” in France, it was well-known in Canada. She explores how this colonial policy impacted both France and Canada. Her research has been supported by the American Council of Learned Societies, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the UCLA Academic Senate. She has traveled widely in France and Canada.

Because of the exceptional value and limited space, we encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible.

Reservations and Questions

Purchasing travel insurance is highly recommended to protect you, your belongings and your travel investment. UCLA Alumni Association will send you information regarding travel insurance as soon as your reservation is submitted .

UCLA Alumni Association Group Programs

Immerse yourself in the enchanting wonders of Central America on an 11-night adventure aboard Oceania Cruises’ Sirena.

Sunshine, rich history, and riveting culture await on this 10-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Sirena .

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on this 8-night journey aboard American Cruise Lines’ American Melody, with an included 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in New Orleans.

Immerse yourself in wild and natural wonders on this 16-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina .

Three-Night, Land Only (Team Hotel)

December 30, 2023-january 2, 2024, overview & pricing.

$1,759 per person, double occupancy All pricing options

Hotel: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

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Travel Host: Alabama Alumni Fan Travel Email Host

Package Overview

Join The University of Alabama National Alumni Association and Alabama Alumni Fan Travel in California as the Tide battles Michigan in the Rose Bowl! Packages include team hotel accommodations, an official pregame event, and more!

Package Includes:

• Check-in: Saturday, December 30
• Check-out: Tuesday, January 2
• Team Hotel!
• Round-trip motor coach TRANSFERS from the hotel to Rose Bowl Stadium on game day
• Official TAILGATING WITH THE TIDE EVENT including food, drinks and entertainment
• Exclusive UANAA SOUVENIR
• Tour credential NAME BADGE  and LANYARD
• Official UANAA/SET HOSPITALITY DESK staffed at hotel for duration of program
• Sports & Entertainment Travel STAFF  on-hand throughout the program
• Applicable TAXES and GRATUITIES

PLEASE NOTE:   Transportation to/from your hometown and Los Angeles is not included. Reservations are non-refundable  and travel insurance is highly recommended ( CLICK HERE for more information).  G ame tick ets are not included in travel packages .

*Pricing per person, based on occupancy.

Occupancy Rules: Max Occupancy: 4 Max Adult: 4 Max Children: 3

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

900 Wilshire Blvd #8023, Los Angeles, CA 90017

1 (800) 424 6835

Elevate your expectations with 360-degree breathtaking views of the legendary California sunset from the tallest building west of Chicago. Check-in on the 70th floor sky lobby and enjoy world-class dining atop miles of glass and steel shaped 73 stories high, rising 1,100 feet above street level. This structure not only redefines the L.A. skyline but also reflects the glamour and exhilaration that define what it means to live the InterContinental life, with its rich, storied history and promise of good things to come. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown awaits.

Hotel Information

Standard Guestroom

Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3

Created to capture Southern California lifestyle at its finest, each of the 889 rooms and suites showcases a stunning view of the diverse L.A. landscape. With sophisticated, local touches enhanced by the use of natural materials, the rooms provide an ethereal retreat from the city after a long day of sightseeing or business travel.

Rose Bowl Stadium

Pasadena, CA

PLEASE NOTE GAME TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TRAVEL PACKAGES but can be added for an additional fee. Game tickets are sourced from the secondary market through one of our trusted partners and could be located anywhere within the stadium. Tickets will not necessarily be located in the official Alabama section and seat locations will not be known until transferred to you the week of the game.

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Endzone Ticket

Tickets will be located anywhere in Sections 9-14 or 23-28. Exact locations will not be known until tickets are transferred 24 hours prior to the game.

$549 per ticket

Sideline Ticket

Tickets will be located anywhere in Sections 2-7 or 16-21. Exact locations will not be known until tickets are transferred 24 hours prior to the game.

$849 per ticket

Tailgating with the Tide

Enjoy the official Crimson Tide pregame experience, Tailgating with the Tide, brought to you by the UANAA!

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Rose Parade

Witness the majesty of the 135th Rose Parade! Every New Year, visitors experience the beauty of the floral floats along with spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 1/2-mile route down Colorado Boulevard. This tour includes a grandstand seat, along with transportation from your hotel to the parade. PLEASE NOTE: This is an optional tour available for an additional $165 per person.

$165 additional per person

What is a “Land-Only” package?

A Land-Only package includes all the items listed as “tour package features” EXCEPT for air transportation, airport/hotel transfers, and baggage handling. A Land-Only package would be appropriate should the tour participant not be able to conveniently depart/return from the same city listed in the Air package or wish to travel on their own. Please note flights and/or motor coach transportation to the destination city is not included in this type of package.

What’s included in my price?

Your final price includes room and all hotel taxes. It does not include items such as charges for meals, parking, rollaway beds, phone calls, valet and room service, or any other items of a personal nature.

What do “Single,” “Double,” “Triple,” and “Quad” mean?

Single, Double, Triple, and Quad refer to how many adults (13 and over) are sharing each room (total room occupancy). For example, if two adults wish to stay in the same room, the price would be the Double price, and this would be per person.

Do I need travel insurance?

Due to the investment of your travel package, we strongly recommend the purchase of appropriate insurance coverage. Medical insurance policies may not protect your travels away from home and often have out-of-network deductibles. Likewise, coverage through credit cards and travel suppliers can have shortfalls and not fully protect you. For additional information, please click on the Insurance link on the bottom right of this website.

What does the “Child” price mean?

Children’s prices are limited to those 12 years of age or under sharing a room with one or more adults and using existing bedding. For example, if the room is shared with one adult, the single rate applies as the adult’s price plus the child’s price. If the room is shared with two adults, the double rate applies as each adult’s price plus the child’s price.

What type of payments do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Debit cards featuring the Visa or MasterCard logo are also accepted; however, please be advised these types of cards typically have a maximum amount that you may charge daily. Please check with your financial institution.

When will I receive my trip documents?

Trip documents are typically emailed two to three weeks prior to departure for regular season football weekends and specialty programs while bowl game participants will receive theirs five to seven days out.  Itineraries for special events, such as the Final Four and Bowl Games, will be sent via email just prior to leaving. If you are not the main reservation contact and would like to receive the emailed tour documents, please add your email to the reservation or contact your booking agent.

If I’m not traveling, can I make a reservation for someone else?

When completing the reservation, use the name of the person for whom you are making the reservation. When entering credit card information, you may use your credit card and billing address for payment.

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Oxford Berkeley Program Seminars

Students select one seminar to dive into for the three-week program. Mornings at Oxford are spent in 12-person seminars taught by British university scholars—tutors, as they are known in Oxford—who are experts in their field. These gifted and experienced instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge.

Courses cover unique themes that change every year. Examples include Brexit and the European Union, King Arthur, Shakespeare, the role of the English country house (providing a window into TV’s Downton Abbey), and much more!

Participate in weekly field trips getting hands-on experience with seminar subject matter.

NEW FOR 2024: Final papers are no longer required by participants. Those interested in writing a formal paper can still submit work to Oxford tutors for grading and feedback.

2024 Seminars

Finest hour: the bbc at war 1939-1945 | dr. tim barrett.

• Hickman, Tom, What Did You Do in the War, Auntie? , BBC at War, 1939-45 (1996)
• Overy, R.J, The Origins of the Second World War , (1998)

The Victorian Ghost Story | Dr. Emma Plaskitt

• Henry James, The Turn of the Screw
• Sheridan Le Fanu, In a Glass Darkly
• Susan Hill, The Woman in Black
• E.F. Benson, “How Fear Departed the Long Gallery”
• E.F. Benson, “The Room in the Tower”
• Rudyard Kipling, “The Phantom Rickshaw”
• Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost
• Walter Scott, “The Tapestried Chamber”
• Amelia Edwards, “The Phantom Coach”
• M.E. Braddon, “The Shadow in the Corner”
• F. Marion Crawford, “The Upper Berth”
• Bram Stoker, “The Judge’s House”
• E. Nesbit, “Man-Size in Marble”
• W.W. Jacobs, “The Monkey’s Paw”
• M.R. James, “Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You my Lad”
• Algernon Blackwood, “The Empty House”
• Elizabeth Gaskell, “The Old Nurse’s Story”
• J.S. Le Fanu, “An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street”
• Charles Dickens, To be Taken with a Grain of Salt
• Henry James, “The Romance of Certain Old Clothes”
• Mrs Henry (Ellen) Wood, “Reality or Delusion”
• M.E. Braddon, “At Crighton Abbey”
• A.C. Doyle, “The Captain of the Pole-star’”
• R.L. Stevenson, “The Body Snatcher”
• E. Nesbit, “John Charrington’s Wedding”
• M.R. James, “Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book”
• F.G. Loring, “The Tomb of Sarah”
• Mary E. Wilkins, “The Shadows on the Wall”
• “Lost Hearts”
• “The Mezzotint”
• “The Ash-Tree”
• “Number 13”
• “Count Magnus”
• “The Treasure of Abbot Thomas”
• “The Rose Garden”
• “Casting the Runes”
• “The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral”
• “An Episode of Cathedral History”
• “A View from a Hill”
• “A Warning to the Curious”
• “The Signal-man”
• “To be Read at Dusk”
• A Christmas Carol

Who Owns the Past? A Closer Look at Ethics in Archaeology | Fay Stevens

• Barrett, J.C., Archaeology and its Discontents. Why Archaeology Matters , (2021)
• Beck. S and C.A. Maida., Toward Engaged Anthropology (2013)
• Carman, J., Archaeologies of Conflict , (Debates in Archaeology) (2014)
• Cuno, J., Whose Culture? The Promise of Museums and the Debate over Antiquities , (2013)
• Emberling, G., Social Theory in Archaeology and Ancient History: The Present and Future of Counternarratives , (2015)
• Falk, J.H. & Dierking, L., The Museum Experience Revisited , (2013)
• Fernández-Götz, M. Roymans, N., Conflict Archaeology: Materialities of Collective Violence from Prehistory to Late Antiquity ,(Themes in Contemporary Archaeology) (2017)
• Greenberg, R. Hamilakis, Y. Archaeology, Nation, and Race: Confronting the Past, Decolonizing the Future in Greece and Israel (2022)
• Harris, O.T. and Cipolla, C. Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium: Introducing Current Perspectives (2017)
• Hamilakis, Y. The New Nomadic Age: Archaeologies of Forced and Undocumented Migration (2018)
• Hill, K. Museums and Biographies: Stories, Objects, Identities (2012)
• Holtorf , C. & Drew, Q. Archaeology Is a Brand! The Meaning of Archaeology in Contemporary Popular Culture (2007)
• Lovata, T. Inauthentic Archaeologies: Public Uses and Abuses of the Past (2007)
• MacGregor , N. A History of the World in 100 Objects (2012)
• Molyneaux, B.L. & Stone, P. The Presented Past: Heritage, Museums and Education (2011)
• Salazar, N.B. and Kiran Jayaram, K. Keywords of Mobility. Critical Engagements (2016)
• Sarraf, V. Museum Rehabilitation: Cultural Inclusion Policies through Accessibility (2010)
• Scarre, C. and Coningham, R. Appropriating the Past. Philosophical Perspectives on the Practice of Archaeology (2013)
• Scarre, C. And Scarre, G. The Ethics of Archaeology: Philosophical Perspectives on Archaeological Practice (2006)
• Skeates , R., McDavid, C. Carman, J. The Oxford Handbook of Public Archaeology (2012)
• Thomas, N. The Return of Curiosity: What Museums are Good for in the Twenty-First Century (2016)
• Waterton, E. & Smith, L. Taking Archaeology Out of Heritage (2009).

Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine, Villain, Legend | Dr. Janet Dickinson

• Caroline Bingham, Darnley: a Life of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, Consort of Mary, Queen of Scots (1997)
• Stuart Carroll, Martyrs and Murderers: the Guise Family and the Making of Europe (2009)
• Jane Dawson, The Politics of Religion in the Age of Mary, Queen of Scots (2002)
• Susan Doran, Mary, Queen of Scots: An Illustrated Life (2007)
• Jane Dunn, Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2005)
• Antonia Fraser, Mary Queen of Scots (1993)
• John Guy, My heart is my own: the life of Mary Queen of Scots (2004)
• Rosalind K. Marshall, ‘Mary Queen of Scots: In my end is my beginning’ (2013)
• Marcus Merriman, The Rough Wooings: Mary, Queen of Scots 1542-1551 (2000)
• Jenny Wormald, Mary, Queen of Scots: A Study in Failure (several editions)

Medieval and Renaissance Marvels: Oxford and Beyond | Dr. Róisín Astell

• Rudolph, C. A Companion to Medieval Art: Romanesque and Gothic in Northern Europe (2019)
• Sekules, V. Medieval Art (2000)

Art and Power in the Tudor Court | Dr. Gillian White

• Cleland, Elizabeth and Adam Eaker, The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England (2022)
• Ackroyd, Peter, Tudors: The History of England vol. II (2013)
• Brigden, Susan, New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors, 1485-1603 (2001)
• Castor, Helen, Elizabeth I: A Study in Insecurity (Penguin Monarchs) (2019)
• Guy, John, Henry VIII: The Quest for Fame (Penguin Monarchs) (2018)
• Guy, John, Tudor England (2000)
• Campbell, Thomas P., Henry VIII and the Art of Majesty: Tapestries at the Tudor Court (2007)
• Collins, Linda and Siobhan Clarke, King and Collector: Henry VIII and the Art of Kingship (2021)
• Collins, Linda and Siobhan Clarke, Gloriana: Elizabeth I and the Art of Queenship (2022)
• Foister, Susan, Holbein & England (2004)
• Goldring, Elizabeth, Nicholas Hilliard: Life of an Artist (2019)
• Strong, Roy, The Elizabethan Image: An Introduction to English Portraiture 1558-1603 (2019)
• Thurley, Simon, Houses of Power: The Places that Shaped the Tudor World (2017/2019)

Understanding Our Genes | Dr. Amr Abdelgany

Roman britain: history and archaeology | dr. steve kershaw (sold out, waitlist only).

• Kershaw, S.P., A Brief History of the Roman Empire.
• Mattingly, D., An Imperial Possession: Britain in the Roman Empire, 54 BC - AD 409.
• Salway, P., Roman Britain, A Very Short Introduction.

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