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Destination expertise: 80+ destinations
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Mexico

September 2026

Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

September 18–21, 2026

Hosted by Ignatian Spiritual Life Center

$1085 double room occupancy per person

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Bhutan

September 2026

Bhutan 2026 Pilgrimage with Michelle & Joel Levey

September 22–October 4, 2026

Hosted by Michelle and Joel Levey | Bodhi Tree EcoDharma Sanctuary

$7325 per person double occupancy 10 to 14 travelers

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Mexico

October 2026

El Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico

October 26–November 3, 2026

Hosted by Ethical Traveler

$3350 double occupancy

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Mexico

December 2026

Culture and History of the Mayan Riviera

December 5–16, 2026

Hosted by Steller Secondary

$4570 quadruple occupancy (15-17 students)

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Cuba

December 2026

Women's Voices in Cuba

December 10–19, 2026

Hosted by Shasta Nelson's TravelCircles | Hosted by J'Leen Saeger

$4795 double occupancy

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Puerto Rico

January 2027

Puerto Rico: The Hidden Colony

January 10–17, 2027

Hosted by Lois Ann Lorentzen

$3720 double occupancy (10-11 travelers)

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Egypt

January 2027

A Women's TravelCircle to Egypt: A Journey Across River, Desert, and Sky

January 24–February 5, 2027

Hosted by Shasta Nelson's TravelCircles

$8560 double occupancy

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Cuba

January 2027

MisterLatinJazz Goes to Havana Jazz Festival: An Exploration of Afro-Cuban Percussion

January 24–February 1, 2027

Hosted by MisterLatinJazz

$3950 double occupancy in 5-star hotel

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Uruguay

February 2027

Culture, Candombe, and Carnival With Edgardo Cambon

February 5–14, 2027

Hosted by Edgardo Cambon

$4885 double occupancy 10-12 travelers

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Cuba

February 2027

Guided By Tim: A Culture of Arts in Cuba

February 12–22, 2027

Hosted by Guided by Tim

$5995 double occupancy

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Cuba

April 2027

Building Relations with Cuban Labor

April 25–May 7, 2027

Hosted by Building Relations with Cuban Labor

10-15 travelers $2290 5-star hotel | $2000 casa particular

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Cuba

May 2027

Brigada del Amor: Celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Cuba

May 12–20, 2027

Hosted by Jesus Puerto

$2595 double occupancy (10-14 travelers)

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Iceland

July 2027

Waterfalls, Sagas & Soaking: A Women’s Road Trip Through Iceland’s North and West

July 18–28, 2027

Hosted by Shasta Nelson's TravelCircles

$5885 double occupancy

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Portugal

October 2026

Portugal Camino Retreat: Walk in Power, Purpose, & Possibility

Oct. 3-9

Hosted by Jenny Fenig

Pricing available by inquiry

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Mexico

January 2027

Oaxaca Immersion

Jan. 2-9

Hosted by Loyola Marymount University

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Portugal Camino Retreat: Walk in Power, Purpose, & Possibility

Jazz and Culture in Havana: A People-to-People Journey with Dr. Segun Shabaka

3 Keys to Bhutan: Happiness, Sustainability & Wellness

34th Havana International Book Fair: A People-to-People Delegation with W. Paul Coates

A Culture of Arts and Jazz in Cuba

A Culture of Arts in Cuba

A People-to-People Delegation for the 34th Havana International Book Fair, with Dr. Richard D. Benson II, PhD

Aloha Aina! Food First's Marilyn Borchardt and the Hawaiian Food Sovereignty Movement

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Ancient Culture and Galapagos Adventure: A Women's TravelCircle to Ecuador

Assisi Leadership Exercises in the Footsteps of Saint Francis: A Silent & Joyful Pilgrimage-Retreat (USF)

Beautiful By Nature in Turks and Caicos

Bhutan: The Kingdom of Happiness

Cambodia & Laos: The Heart of Southeast Asia

Carlota's Warriors for Cuba: Cuban Afrofeminist Colloquium

Cultural Encounters and Sacred Sites: A Family Eco-Wellness Retreat

Ethical Traveler Presents: A Culture of Jazz, Arts, and Dance in Cuba

Exploring LGBTQ Voices in Cuba: A Support for the Cuban People Delegation with Scott Nicholas Siegel

Greece: The Labyrinth & The Light

Guided By Tim: A Culture of Arts in Cuba

Jazz and Culture in Havana: A People-to-People Journey with Dr. Segun Shabaka

La Jornada with Jesus Puerto: Celebrating Cuban LGBTQ Rights and Intercultural Exchange

MisterLatinJazz Goes to Puerto Rico: Musica y Cultura

MisterLatinJazz Goes to… Jazzaldia! The San Sebastian Jazz Festival

People, Food, & Sovereignty in Puerto Rico

Sacred Healers Tour to Peru

Sealing a Moment in Time: Photographer Joe DiMaggio Talks Philosophy, Photo, and Cultural Exchange

Storytelling as Connection: An Interview With Documentary Photographer and Journey Leader Beb Reynol

The Heart of Hawaii: Family Retreat for Mind, Body & ʻĀina

65 Years of Love for Cuba: A Support for the Cuban People Delegation

A Couples' Travel Circle to Japan

A Women's TravelCircle to Manila, Palawan & Bohol

Baddies: Big Island Cultural Immersion

Building Relations with Cuban Labor

Celebrating 60 Years of Jazz in Havana!

Costa Rica 2025: Sustainable Tourism Abroad Experience

Cuban Architecture, Urbana Planning and Historic Preservation

Cultural Encounters and Sacred Sites: A Family Eco-Wellness Retreat

Culture, Candombe, and Carnival With Edgardo Cambon

Exploring Puerto Rico: Nature, Community and Science in Action

Free in Nature: Women’s Adventure in Costa Rica

Hawai'i Culture, Conservation, and Cuisine: A Family Eco-Wellness Retreat

Iceland Retreat: Discover What's Next in the Land of Fire + Ice

Jazz and Culture from Santiago to Havana: A People-to-People Journey with Dr. Segun Shabaka

Nationalism and New States in the Balkans

Nubian Sadhana 2025 Yoga Retreat

Sacred Healers Tour to Ireland: A Journey of Connection and Renewal

Sacred Sites and Shamanic Blessings: A Family Eco-Wellness Retreat

Tanzania and Rwanda

The 6th International Conference for World Balance

The Art and Soul of Cuba

The Culture, Spirit, and Women Behind El Dia de Los Muertos: A Women’s TravelCircle to Oaxaca

Women Adventuring in the Enlightened Land of Everest: A Women's TravelCircle to Nepal

Women Traveling the Blue Waters and Old Cities of the Balkans: A Women's TravelCircle to Croatia

Women’s Hawaii Snorkeling, Hiking, & Kayaking Eco Tour

A Culture of Arts & Photography in Cuba

Black Social Justice Activists and Educators Delegation: III Jordana Cubana Por El Día Internacional De la Mujer Afrolatina, Afrocaribeña de la Diáspora

Conference for the International Decade for People of African Descent

Cuba Nature & Culture Expedition

Richmond Regla Sister City Delegation to Cuba: Celebrating 25 Years of Friendship

Celebrating Love, Community and Nature in Bali

Education and Excellence in the African Diaspora in Cuba

New Year’s In Cuba: Celebrating Culture and Community

Tree Monkey Project Romania Tour

Cuba's Organic Revolution

Tree Monkey Project Romania Tour

Journey for the Greater Good: Colombia Expedition

Cuba Nature & Culture Expedition

El Oriente: Cuba from the Other Side

Cuba Farm Tour - Postponed

Ending Human Trafficking in the Tourism Industry and Beyond: An Interview with Carol Smolenski of ECPAT-USA

Keeping the Beat with Carol Steele: A Journey to Cuba's Fiesta del Tambor, March 9-16, 2018

Sustainable Development Models: Urban and Rural Mutuality and Interconnectedness | May 19-27, 2018

World Heritage and Culture in Cambodia and Laos | March 9–20, 2018

Yoga of 12 Step Recovery | May 5-11, 2018

Assisi Leadership Exercises in the Footsteps of Saint Francis: A Silent & Joyful Pilgrimage-Retreat (LCF)

Fjords, Fika, and Friendships: A Women's TravelCircle to Sweden and Norway

Aloha Aina on Oahu and Hawai’i Island

Brigada del Amor: Celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Cuba