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GOAL
The goal of the San José State Alumni Travel Program is to provide the San José State community with an exciting combination of discovery, learning and adventure in educationally oriented travel. All participants are expected to enjoy traveling as part of a group and to be tolerant of the occasional changes, delays or minor mishaps that are part of any kind of travel.
PROGRAM
The travel program is compiled from proposals by specialized wholesale tour operators. Whenever appropriate we add SJSU-specfic components: faculty lecturers, contact with other alumni groups, pre-departure briefings and special events, etc.
2010 Tours:
San Jose State University Graduation Tour - June 19-July 13, 2010
Before settling into that new job or graduate school, celebrate your college successes with an unforgettable voyage through eleven wondrous countries. Capture the flavor of the cities and the beauty of the countryside, climb the Eiffel Tower, then bask under the Grecian sun, sample the delicacies and specialties of Germany, England, and Switzerland - Europe awaits. See the greatest monuments and discover the tiny corners of Europe together with fellow grads - let this be your year for adventure.
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2011 Tours:
Asian Exploration - Beijing to Hong Kong - March 10-26, 2011
Price: From $4,999 per person double occupancy INCLUDING AIRFARE!
Experience the legendary lands of Eastern Asia, where the past is more intriguing than ever, on the elegant Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Indulge in the exquisite cuisine designed by world-renowned chef Jacques Pépin, enjoy the finest amenities, relax in your lavishly-appointed stateroom, and let yourself be pampered by the exceptionally attentive staff while cruising on this intimate 684-passenger vessel. Depart from China’s capital, Beijing, and cruise the Yellow Sea to Seoul, South Korea, a vivacious capital city that beautifully blends modernity with history. Continue on to Shanghai, where bustling markets, teahouses, and stunning architecture line the Yangtze River. Leave Shanghai’s busy port behind and sail to Japan with stops in Hiroshima, home to the Memorial Peace Park and Museum, and Kyoto, the breathtaking ancient imperial capital sprinkled with temples and shrines. Head south to the Japanese island of Okinawa, where the 14th-century Shuri Castle and magnificent limestone caves await. Next, cruise to Taipei, Taiwan, a savvy metropolis whose colorful markets brim with jade and flowers, before concluding your Eastern odyssey by sailing the Taiwan Strait to Hong Kong. From ancient temples to soaring skyscrapers, vibrant markets to world-renowned museums, natural wonders to cutting-edge technology, this will be the voyage of a lifetime.
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Caribbean Pearls - March 16-28, 2011
Price: From $1,999 per person double occupancy, INCLUDING AIRFARE!
Follow the sounds of waterfalls, steel drums, and exotic birds as you cruise the Caribbean, a world filled with cultural and natural marvels, aboard Marina, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, a luxurious vessel with a casual, yet elegant ambiance and replete with breathtaking services and amenities. With such voluminous accommodations, unrivaled attention to detail, ten dining venues, and a refined staff that delivers unparalleled service, Marina is the perfect example of what a mid-size vessel should be. Set sail from Miami on this luxurious vessel to the beautiful island of Tortola and along the rugged coastline of Gustavia, St. Barts, an upscale resort town of unspoiled beauty, before sailing the warm Caribbean waters to Dominica, a lush island with unspoiled rainforest and natural splendor. Sail to lush St. Lucia, with its unique Piton Peaks, and onward to St. John’s, Antigua, and enjoy panoramic island views. Follow the seas to Virgin Gorda, home to the famous Baths National Park, and continue to Samaná, Dominican Republic, where white sandy beaches and coconut-covered mountains create a balmy paradise. Before returning to Miami, your journey continues to Grand Turk, a quaint island where colonial architecture and Caribbean-style dwellings mingle.
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For more information, contact Marie McCann at 408-924-1109.
TOUR OPERATORS
The finest specialized wholesale tour operators who are registered as California Sellers of Travel operate our tours.