2024 Openings
(updated as of August 15, 2024) Our 2024 schedule includes 24 trips in Morocco, France, Italy, and England plus our European Christmas Experience in Austria, Germany, and Alsace, France. We have nine trips in the Fall months, September through December.
All our Fall 2024 trips are now closed. If your travel plans are flexible, we run waiting lists… we do sometimes have cancellations.
Email Kathy at any time if you have questions or to join the waiting list for a Fall 2024 trip. (And check out our 2025 trips!)
 | The Mediterranean Provence Experience This week is based in the waterfront village of Bandol in the protected, lesser-known western area of the French Riviera. The landscape features a mix of natural Provençal forests, rocky cliffs, coastal paths, discreet sandy coves, and the azur blue sea. Our week includes day trips to Marseille and Toulon, visits to coastal villages and vineyards, boat trips to enjoy the spectacular scenery, meals of fresh and seasonal foods, and much more. This trip will be offered again in 2025. 2024 Dates: April 26-May 3 (Fri-Fri); June 7-14 Women's Week (Fri-Fri); Sept 6-13 (Fri-Fri) Prices: $4,100 per person, double occupancy; $4,550 single occupancy. Leader: Jennifer Dugdale and JP Lichtlé Status: Sept 6-13: waiting list |
 | The Luberon Experience The Luberon is an incredibly beautiful valley surrounded by low mountains and views in every direction. The authentic perched village of Bonnieux is the perfect base to experience the best of Provence. Our week includes perched villages, colorful outdoor markets, wineries, picnics, castle ruins and more. This year's June groups will likely see lavender fields nearby! This trip was named one of National Geographic Traveler's 50 best tours in the world. This trip is offered annually, in May and September. 2024 Dates: May 18-25; May 25-June 1 Women's Week; Sept 21-28; Sept 28-Oct 5 Women's Week (Sat-Sat) Prices: $3,700 per person, double occupancy; $4,200 single occupancy Leaders: Kathy Wood and Christian Linke Status: Sept 21-28: Waiting list. Sept 28-Oct 5: Waiting list Virtual European Experience: Getting to Know The Luberon Experience |
 | The Périgord Experience The lovely Dordogne region of southwest France is famous for its rivers, castles, prehistoric sites, and exceptional cuisine. Based in the village of Montignac on the Vézère river, our Périgord Experience week includes a day in the historic town of Sarlat, explorations of several of France's most beautiful villages, castles and gardens; guided visits to famous prehistoric sites; and memorable meals in a variety of settings. We'll offer this trip again in 2025. 2024 Dates: Sept 4-11; Sept 11-18 (Wed to Wed) Prices: $3,900 per person, double occupancy; $4,400 single occupancy Leaders: Kathy Wood and Kelly Wood Status: Sept 4-11: Waiting list; Sept 11-18: Waiting list. Virtual European Experience: Getting to Know The Périgord Experience |
 | Inside Paris This four-night "insider's" experience in Paris will introduce you a more authentic Paris, including experiences not normally accessible to visitors. We'll explore French gastronomy and food history, art and architecture, and homes and gardens, often through the perspective of Parisian hosts. (Note: we won't visit the major tourist sites, so this is not intended as a traveler's first visit to Paris.) We'll offer this trip again in 2025. 2024 Dates: Sept 17-21; Sept 24-28 Women's Trip (Tues-Sat) Prices: $2,600 per person, double occupancy; $2,950 single occupancy Leader: Jennifer Dugdale Status: Sept 17-21: waiting list; Sept 24-28: waiting list. The trip can be paired with our September trips in Mediterranean Provence, the Perigord, and the Luberon. Book any of these combinations and your transportation between the two locations will be included. |
 | The Paris Experience You may have visited Paris before, maybe several times, but you'll discover a very different Paris during this week. The focus of this special Experience is the locals' authentic Paris, the less-discovered sites and experiences most tourists never discover. On themed days we'll explore French gastronomy and food history, art and architecture, homes and gardens, neighborhoods, and history, offering a true "inside" experience. We'll also travel outside the center of Paris for a memorable adventure. We hope to offer this trip again in 2025. 2024 Dates: Paris in the Fall: Oct 7 - 14 (Mon-Mon) Prices: $4,100 per person, double occupancy; $4,550 single occupancy Leader: Jennifer Dugdale Status: Waiting list |
 | The European Christmas Experience This 12-night "trip of a lifetime" takes us to three different areas during the magical Christmas season: Salzburg, Austria; Munich, Germany; and Colmar in Alsace, France. We enjoy the holiday atmosphere and traditions through special experiences including walking tours, Christmas markets, visits to museums and hWaitingistorical sites, day trips to the countryside and small villages, musical events, and a cooking class. So much more than a Christmas markets trip! 2024 Dates: Dec 2-Dec 14 (Mon-Sat) Prices: $6,300 per person, double occupancy; $6,950 single occupancy Leaders: Kathy and Charley Wood Status: Waiting list |