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SOUTHERN U.S. NEW ENGLAND | MICHIGAN | ONTARIO

Begins in New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana | Mississippi |
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Tennessee | Arkansas X Begins in Boston, Massachusetts X Begins in Traverse City, Michigan
On the Road On the Road On the Road
Adventures Afloat Riverboat
The Best of Louisiana: On the Road: The Best The Best of Sault Ste. Marie
New Orleans, Lafayette Southern Grandeur: A Private Fall Foliage in New England and Mackinac Island:
and Baton Rouge Voyage on the Mississippi A Trans-Border Discovery
10 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #20031ZDV
9 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #23087ZDV
7 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #22483ZDV 7 NIGHTS | PROGRAM #21920ZDV

Journey the backroads and byways of New
There’s no better way to delve deep into the England to experience the best of Maine, New
Get ready for the ultimate Louisiana experience story of the American South than on a journey Join us for a cross-border learning adventure
— learn firsthand about everything from New along the Mighty Miss. On a private voyage that Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont during that takes you from one of the oldest continu-
Orleans jazz to wetland ecology, and hit the begins in New Orleans and ends in Memphis, a fall foliage adventure through the region’s ous settlements in North America to an island
road for cultural and culinary adventures across join us as we sail along the Mississippi River most picturesque countryside and into the his- suspended in time. Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario
Louisiana. Start your journey among the lavish on board the modern American Duchess, the tory and culture that are the foundation of the has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Garden District mansions of New Orleans, con- first all-suite paddle wheeler in the U.S. We’ve American experience. Equally ancient Mackinac Island is accessible
tinue on to the pastoral gardens and beautiful reserved the entire ship for this learning adven- Highlights: only by boat and plane. Learn from experts
plantations of Baton Rouge and discover the ture, and along the way, you’ll learn about the • Take an in-depth look at the ecology of New about history, culture, people and achievements
vibrant Cajun lifestyle and wild bayous of La- origins of blues and jazz, trace the stories of the Hampshire’s White Mountains and their through the ages.
fayette. Explore world-class museums and join Civil War and learn about the people who in- highest peak’s extreme weather patterns. Highlights:
local experts and lifetime residents of Louisiana habited the many plantations and towns along
to discover authentic Cajun, Creole and Acadian the Mississippi, as well as those who have made • Trace our nation’s cultural history through • Recall earlier eras as you explore Mackinac
culture and history. the collections of American art at the Ogun- Island by horse-drawn carriage.
working on the river their way of life. quit Museum of American Art and the Shel-
Highlights: Note: Itineraries vary by date. Go online or call. burne Museum. • Travel the shores of Lake Superior and take
an walk to appreciate their natural wonders.
• Delve into Cajun culture and history as you Maximum of 146 participants, divided into smaller • Savor the tastes of New England with a
interact with local authors, storytellers, groups for activities. Also extend your adventure on culinary exploration of Portland, Maine and a • Learn about the fur trade during a field trip to
musicians, fishermen, cooks, historians and select departures on “Extension: Cultural Discoveries lobster dinner. Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site.
more! in Memphis” (#23805ZDV). Meals: 18 total (7B, 5L, 6D)
Meals: 26 total (10B, 8L, 8D)
• Take a boat ride through a south Louisiana Itinerary: Arrival New Orleans, La., 2 nights; Lodging: Comfortable full-service hotels.
swamp to explore the bayous. embark American Duchess, 7 nights (ports Lodging: Full-service hotels and charming, Itinerary: Arrival Traverse City, Mich. (USA),
of call include White Castle, St. Francisville, historic inns.
• Learn about 19th-century life at the Whitney 2 nights; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (Canada), 2
Plantation, the only plantation museum that Natchez, Miss., Vicksburg, Tunica, Memphis, Itinerary: Arrival Boston, Mass., 2 nights; nights; ferry to Mackinac Island, Mich. (USA), 3
focuses on slavery. Tenn.); disembark, departure. Ogunquit, Maine, 2 nights; North Conway, N.H., nights; ferry to Traverse City, departure.
Meals: 25 total (9B, 8L, 8D) 2 nights; Burlington, Vt., 2 nights; Grafton, Vt.,
Meals: 19 total (7B, 6L, 6D) 2 nights; Boston, Mass.; departure. 2020 Dates: Jun 3-10, Jun 17-24, Jun 24-Jul 1,
2020 Dates: Mar 28-Apr 6, Dec 12-21 Jul 22-29, Aug 5-12, Aug 12-19, Aug 19-26, Sep
Lodging: New Orleans: Modern hotel in the 2020 Dates: Sep 14-24, Sep 21-Oct 1, Sep 28-Oct
heart of downtown. Baton Rouge: Comfortable Per-person prices starting at: 8, Oct 5-15, Oct 12-22 9-16, Sep 16-23
hotel. Lafayette: Comfortable hotel. $4,999 DBL | Singles at added cost* Per-person prices starting at:
Vessel Description Per-person prices starting at:
Itinerary: Arrival New Orleans, 3 nights; Baton $1,699 DBL | +$400 SGL
Rouge, 1 nights; Lafayette, 3 nights, New Or- American Duchess: See p. 41. $3,499 DBL | +$1,000 SGL Date-Specific Information:
leans, departure. FREE OR REDUCED AIRFARE!
Enroll by Jan. 31, 2020 and receive free round- June 3, 2020 | June 24, 2020 | Aug. 12, 2020 | Sept. 9,
2020 Dates: Mar 2-9, Oct 12-19, Nov 16-23 2020: Small-group date with max of 24 participants.
trip airfare from many cities! Also, the prices
Per-person prices starting at: have been reduced by $200 on the December Special cancel/transfer fees apply. Go online or call.
date!
$2,199 DBL | +$400 SGL
42 Call toll free at (877) 426-8056 *For departure cities and to enroll visit www.roadscholar.org. 43