Message from the Director
Don't you just love fall? I do, even though it means gray skies and rainy days are coming our way here in the Pacific Northwest. When the bad weather hits, I start thinking about getting out of here. If you are like me and need some sun in your life during the bad weather, check out our lineup of UW alumni tours. We have the destinations that will give you sunny days, warm nights and great company - just what the doctor ordered.

If you are thinking about escaping to better weather, I encourage you to consider the blue skies and turquoise coast of Turkey, or maybe the balmy weather of Vietnam or better yet, how about going below the equator to enjoy South Africa’s summer?

We look forward to welcoming you aboard a UW Alumni Tour!

Best,

Pauline Ranieri
Director, UW Alumni Tours

New Departures of Trips That SOLD OUT in 2006.

Turkey: The Blue Voyage
April 29 - May 14, 2007
Demand for this new tour resulted in two 2006 departures. Both groups have just returned and have raved about the trip. Sign up now and experience for yourself this fabulous adventure that visits Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Antalya. Plus, you’ll spend five nights exploring the Turquoise Coast on your own private yacht. More...

Exotic India - Festivals, Forts, Palaces & People
November 7 - 25, 2007
India's once-a-year Diwali Festival of Lights and colorful Pushkar camel fair are only two of many reasons why this trip is the perfect introduction to Northern India. You'll travel in the company of a small group (only 22), stay in fabulous hotels and have many opportunities to immerse yourself in local culture and customs. More...

Treasures of Peru
November 19 - December 2, 2007
Spend the Thanksgiving holidays walking in the footsteps of the Incans as you explore mystical Machu Picchu. Shop for local, colorful handicrafts and enjoy friendly bartering as you mingle with the local people. Share a lunch with a local family in Cusco and learn about daily life in Peru. Spend a day driving through the amazing Peruvian countryside to reach Lake Titicaca and your hotel located on Esteves Island. And finally, breathe in the clear air as you visit the floating island of Los Uros and meet its warm inhabitants – the Uros. An extension to the Amazon Rainforest is also available. More...

Join Us on an Alumni Campus Abroad Tour
Our alumni campus abroad tours have garnered quite a following. Some of our alumni have taken more than five campus tours. This series of tours offers a strong educational component with lectures and excursions. Each tour is based in either one or two small towns off-the-beaten track. They are also a great value with everything included – even air arrangements if you book the air-inclusive package. Here’s the campus tours lined up for 2007:

Italy’s Lake District – May 1 – 9, 2007
Greek Isles – May 11 – 22, 2007
Spain – June 1 – 12, 2007
Scotland – August 9 – 20
Sardinia & Corsica – September 7 – 18
Cortona – September 12 – 20
French Riviera – October 15 - 26

Announcing Kayaking in the San Juans
Mark your calendar for August 24 – 27, 2007 and join the UWAA on a three-day, two night San Juan kayaking trip, including a reception at the UW Friday Harbor Lab. The final itinerary and all details will be available on our Web site at the end of the year. Check back with us on our website for more details.

NEW UW Alumni Traveler Benefit
If you haven’t yet discovered the fabulous travel apparel made by ExOfficio, you now have the perfect reason to with our new alumni traveler benefit through ExOfficio. When you sign-up for a 2007 alumni tour, we’ll send you a coupon good towards a 20% discount on any regularly priced merchandise from either their local Belltown or SeaTac stores and also from their online store at exofficio.com. In addition, the discount will also be good at their soon to open Bellevue (Lincoln Square) location.

Above: Journey of the Czars trip 2006.
View the photo album from this trip.