A long Labor Day weekend in Arizona — Phoenix and Sedona — including a game and reception with former UConn stars Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird
September 3-7, 2004
Relax in the pool or play golf at the fabulous Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Enjoy a WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Phoenix Mercury featuring our own former UConn stars Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird. Following the game there will be a private reception with Sue and Diana, sponsored by our Phoenix Chapter. Then see the red rocks of Sedona for two nights at the Orchards Inn.

South Africa
September 1-12, 2004
South Africa — a world in one country! An optional "Blue Train" excursion is available.

Niagra-on-the-Lake and
the Shaw Festival
We have offered the same program for several years and would like to know if the interest is still there. I am open to comments and suggestions! Call toll free 1-888-822-5861 and talk to Debra.

Island Life in Ancient Greece
October 10-18, 2004
Cruise the sun-drenched Aegean, with its rich blue waters and bleached isles, on this cultural and educational experience in Ephesus and marvel at the Acropolis of Rhodes.

Austria's Legendary Holiday Markets
December 3-11, 2004
Explore historic towns along the Danube between Regensburg and Vienna on a leisurely eight-day adventure.

Antarctica and the Falkland Islands - 2nd Offering
Optional pre- and post-tours to Buenos Aires and Santiago, Dec. 12-23, 2004
Join UConn's Richard Wolak on a journey to a land regarded by scientists and world travelers as one of the last truly pristine regions on Earth - the Antarctic Peninsula.

New Year's Eve in an English Country Manor House — Marlow-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, England
December 28, 2004-January 2, 2005
Join your friends for an English country house party, in an elegant setting at the Danesfield House, Hotel & Spa. The New Year's Eve party will be resplendent with champagne, music, a seven-course dinner, and a Scottish piper. Our journey also includes tours of the countryside and visits to Windsor Castle and Oxford.

Costa Rica: Nature's Museum
February 17-26, 2005
Your Smithsonian study leader offers in-depth knowledge of the natural and local history of Costa Rica, a land of rich natural wonders and friendly people.

Where should we spend St. Patrick's Day — in Ireland of course!
March 13-20, 2005
Spend four nights in Dublin enjoying the festivities and the grand St. Patrick's Day parade. Sightseeing will include St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Book of Kells, the Guinness Brewery, Grafton Street, O'Connell Street and more. Then on to visit Kilkenny and Waterford, staying in one location, for two nights.

The South of France
April 2005
Spend seven nights cruising past some of France's most beautiful countryside and richest vineyards along the RhTne and SaTne Rivers. Following the cruise we will spend four nights, staying in one hotel, with our own personal guide, allowing us to experience France, not as tourists, but as the French do, shopping at the markets, enjoying cooking classes and indulging in wine and fine dining.