Wednesday, December 21, 2011

South African Winelands and World Class Golf with KOMO host Bill Yeend!


“All I wanted to do now was get back to Africa. We had not left it yet, but when I would wake in the night, I would lie, listening, homesick for it already.”

-Ernest Hemingway (1898 – 1961)

Escape the winter cold and join host Bill Yeend on an exciting small group expedition to sunny South Africa. Together you’ll explore Cape Town where you’ll experience first hand the dramatic landscape of the Cape of Good Hope and visit Mandela’s prison on Robben Island. Wine lovers will enjoy delicious visits to lush vineyards in one of the planet’s premier wine regions. Your journey will culminate at the Bakubung Bush Lodge where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 safari vehicle into the bush with African rangers for an intimate viewing of South Africa’s lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants. A post-tour adventure to Botswana and Victoria Falls is also available. Intimate dining, world class golf courses and the Big 5! Don’t miss out! Join fellow KOMO listeners and host Bill Yeend and experience the best of South Africa.



JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
3 Nights Cape Town
2 Nights Stellenbosch, Wine Country
2 Nights Bakubung Bush Lodge
1 Overnight return flight to the USA
5 Night Post-tour extension to Victoria Falls and Botswana available



JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
An outing to the stunning Cape of Good Hope Golf on the some of the planet’s most beautiful courses * Cape Town’s colorful waterfront and gondola ride up to Table Mountain * A tour of Nelson Mandela’s prison at Robben Island * Spectacular vineyard-covered valleys with multiple tastings with the producers * Two nights in the colonial Dutch town of Stellenbosch * A safari at Bakubung Bush Lodge and dinner in the outback * Game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles with Swazi trackers



TRIP FACTS
10 Days/9 Nights (including air travel)
$4,795 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 18-24 guests
$4,995 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 10-17 guests
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Trip departs the USA on March 31, 2012
Trip returns to the USA on April 9, 2012
*Non golfers deduct $250 per person

Reserve your spot before February 1st and save $100 per person!

Click here to view the detailed itinerary or call for more information, 1-800-723-8454! We look forward to traveling with you.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Southern Italy and the Ravello Classical Music Festival 2012!

“All you see, I owe to spaghetti.” -Sophia Loren

Join your fellow food, wine and music lovers on a musical and culinary journey to Southern Italy! Savor spaghetti alle vongole in a beachfront bistro, attend the Ravello Classical Music Festival on the charming Amalfi coast and hop a ferry to the Isle of Capri! In addition you’ll sample fresh buffalo mozzarella, mouth-watering wines and savor Sicily’s delectable olive oils. Delve deep into the historic richness of Southern Italy and Sicily: visit Greek temples, historic opera houses, elaborate Roman villas and sleep in colorful seaside villages! Don’t miss out on another extraordinary adventure!

YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY
1 Night Rome (additional nights available)
3 Nights Positano, Amalfi Coast
1 Night Overnight Cruise to Palermo, Sicily
2 Nights Palermo, Sicily’s Capital
1 Night Agrigento, Valley of the Temples
3 Nights Taormina, Sicily

TRIP FACTS
12 Days/11 Nights
$3,625 PP Dbl. Occupancy (20- 28 guests) Land
$795 Single Supplement (waived if a roommate is found)
Tour Starts in Rome: May 14, 2012
Tour ends in Taormina: May 25, 2012

For a detailed itinerary please visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Treasures of Turkey and Greece!

“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.”
- Socrates

Enjoy the ultimate treasure hunt with your fellow All Classical guests and join hosts from All Classical, Robert McBride, Senior Announcer, and Sharon Johnson, VP of Marketing and Development, on an adventure that promises to be filled with mouth-watering Turkish and Greek specialties, sun-drenched beaches and romantic ruins. Visit Turkey’s historic sights, sleep among blue domes of Santorini, sail in the Cyclades and experience the exotic sights and landscapes of ancient Turkey. Hear the call to prayer echoing across the Ottoman city of Istanbul, walk through Byzantine Mosques with stunning mosaics and enjoy a stroll through colorful bazaars. Don’t miss out on this life changing expedition with All Classical!



JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Europe
3 Nights historic Istanbul
2 Nights Kusadasi/Ephesus, Turkey
2 Nights Isle of Mykonos
3 Nights Isle of Santorini
2 Nights Ancient Athens
2 Nights Post tour extension to Mycenae, Corinth and Delphi

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
TURKEY: Ancient city of Ephesus * Istanbul’s Spice Markets * Blue Mosque * Aya Sofya Mosque * Topkapi & Beylerbeyi Palaces of the Sultans * Cruise on the Bosphorus * Lecture on history of Islam * The Whirling Dervishes

GREECE: Parthenon & Acropolis * Plaka district markets * The sun-soaked isles of Santorini, Mykonos, Delos and Samos * Afternoon sail on the Aegean Sea * Wine tastings with the producers * Opportunities for independent walks/hikes

TRIP FACTS
13 Nights /14 days (including air travel)
$3,775 Land pp in a double room (based on 24-29 travelers)
$4,950 Land & Air from Portland (based on 24-29 travelers)
$795 Single Supplement (waived if a rooming partner is found)
Departing Portland on the morning May 12, 2012 on Delta Airlines
Journey begins in Istanbul at noon on May 13
Journey ends in Athens/Portland on May 25
Post tour ends in Athens/Portland on May 27

For more information please call, 1-800-723-8454 or click here to view the detailed itinerary.

Friday, November 18, 2011

An Art Lovers Journey: In Pursuit of Pablo


“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.”
- Socrates

Join KDFC listeners and Ellen Harden, long-time docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor, Henri Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!


JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Cote d’Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TRIP FACTS

13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,495 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 19-26 guests)
$4,975 Dbl Occupancy Land & Air
$875 Single Supplement
Departing San Francisco on April 25, 2012
Journey begins in Barcelona at 6:00pm on April 26-
Ending at the Nice Airport on May 7-
Paris post tour dates: May 7-10

For detailed information visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

South Africa with Bill Yeend!

“Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle… when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.” - African Saying


Escape the winter cold and join host Bill Yeend on an exciting small group expedition to sunny South Africa. Together you’ll explore Cape Town where you’ll experience first hand the dramatic landscape of the Cape of Good Hope and visit Mandela’s prison on Robben Island. Wine lovers will enjoy delicious visits to lush vineyards in one of the planet’s premier wine regions. Your journey will culminate at the Bakubung Bush Lodge where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 safari vehicle into the bush with African rangers for an intimate viewing of South Africa’s lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants. A post tour adventure to Botswana and Victoria Falls is also available. Intimate dining, world class golf courses and the Big 5! Don’t miss out! Join fellow KOMO listeners and host Bill Yeend and experience the best of South Africa.



JOURNEY OVERVIEW


1 Overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
3 Nights Cape Town
2 Nights Stellenbosch, Wine Country
2 Nights Bakubung Bush Lodge
1 Overnight return flight to the USA
5 Night Post tour extension to Victoria Falls and Botswana available



TRIP FACTS

10 Days/9 Nights (including air travel)
$4,795 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 18-24 guests
$4,995 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 10-17 guests
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you willing to share)
Trip departs the USA on March 31, 2012
Trip returns to the USA on April 9, 2012



SAVE $500-


* Pay your final balance by check and save $75
* Refer a friend and save $75
* Reserve your space by February 1, and save $100
* Non golfers save an additional $250

For more information please visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Christmas Markets & Classical Music in Vienna, Salzburg & Prague!

“Oh! Mozart! Immortal Mozart, how many visions of a brighter and better world you have imprinted on our souls.” -Franz Schubert

Each December, a festive spirit blankets central Europe. Elegant streets are adorned with holiday decorations and Christmas markets are filled with merry locals sipping hot spiced wine. To top it off, the symphony and opera seasons are at their peak and music becomes the centerpiece of the advent season. Join fellow classical music lovers and celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Dvorak. Hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, dine in a one thousand year old monastery and stroll through a charming Bohemian village. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time journey, grab your muffler and don your boots and join us on our 13th annual festive Winter Waltz to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
3 Nights Vienna
2 Nights Salzburg
3 Nights Prague

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Three splendid classical concerts to be performed in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague * Private guided walks in Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and Prague with local experts * Unique dining experiences in some of Europe’s most charming cafes, wine cellars and restaurants * Vienna's Fine Art Museum * The Hapsburg’s 18th century Schonbrunn palace * An insiders tour of Mozart’s & Beethoven’s residences in Salzburg and Vienna * The colorful baroque monastery of Melk * An abundance of colorful Christmas markets * An in-depth look into the history of Prague's Jewish Quarter * Prague’s major symphony halls and opera houses * A small, fun group of soon-to-be-friends *

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
Length: 10 Days/ 9 Nights (with trans-atlantic flight)
Land Price: $2,495 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Land and Air Price: $2,995 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $590 (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Seattle on Monday, December 5, 2011
Trip officially begins in Vienna at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Trip ends in Prague / Seattle on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

FOUR GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!

1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.
2) Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the journey price.
3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75.
4) Travel Free: When you gather up a group of 12-26 people, one person could travel for free. Call Earthbound for additional information.

For more information please call 1-800-723-8454, or visit our website www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

A Garden Lovers Journey to England!


“Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise.” ~ Michael P. Garafalo

Join Erica Glasener on the ultimate garden lovers journey to London. Gain insiders access to the secret gardens of London, enjoy visits to multiple private gardens. Stroll the grounds of grand historic gardens in Kent and visit the Chelsea Garden Show on members day! A post tour journey to the City of Light is available! Space is limited so hurry to join Erica in London this May.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

3 Nights London
4 Nights Royal Turnbridge Wells
3 Nights Paris (post tour option)

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS
Eccleston Square Garden * The Secret Gardens of London (an insiders tour) * Chelsea Garden Show * RHS Wisley Garden * Penshurst Place Gardens * The Great Dixter Garden * Sissinghurst Gardens * Leeds Castle and Gardens * Canterbury cathedral and gardens * Leeds Castle * The Rock Farm Gardens * Old Buckhurst * Penns in the Rocks * Batemans * Goodnestone Park

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
8 Nights/ 9 Days (including air travel)
$3,995PP Dbl. Occupancy land and Air on Delta Airlines (20-28 guests)
$3,275 PP Dbl. Occupancy land only
$775 single supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Atlanta on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Trip begins in London on Sunday, May 20
Trip returns on Sunday, May 27
Post tour dates: May 27-30

Save $150
Refer a friend and save $75 per person
Pay your final balance by check and save $75 per person

For a detailed itinerary please click here, or, visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Monday, October 3, 2011

A Music Lovers’ Adventure to Lithuania, Latvia & Russia!

Join fellow KPLU listeners and General Manager Paul Stankavich & Joey Cohn Director of Content, on a world-class culturally rich jazz adventure to the Baltic States and historic Saint Petersburg. Journey highlights include the highly acclaimed Kaunas International Jazz Festival, historic walks in the charming capitals of Vilnius and Riga, bistro dining, outings to villages and visits to stunning national parks.In Saint Petersburg you’ll enjoy a private tour of the Hermitage (Winter Palace of the Czars), visit the mansion where Rasputin lived, explore the town of Pushkin and stroll through Catherine the Great’s remarkable summer residence. An evening outing to Saint Petersburg’s Jazz-Philharmonic Hall is also included. Space is limited to just 28 KPLU listeners. Don’t delay! Join fellow KPLU supporters for what promises be a world class jazz adventure to Russia and the Baltic States.

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Overnight flight
2 Nights Kaunas (Jazz Festival)
2 Nights Vilnius (Capital of Lithuania)
2 Nights Riga (Capital of Latvia)
4 Nights Saint Petersburg, Russia
2 Night Post-tour journey to Moscow

TRIP FACTS

11 Nights / 12 Days (including air travel)
$3,495 dbl occupancy (20-28 guests) Land only
$4,475 dbl occupancy (20-28 guests) with air
Trip departs Seattle on April 26, 2012
Trip begins in Kaunas on April 27-
Trip ends in St. Petersburg / Seattle on May 7
Post tour to Moscow returns on May 9
Limited to 28 KPLU travelers
Air provided by Lufthansa Airlines

Save $275
KPLU Alumni Save $100
Pay by check and save $75
Signup by January 31, and save $100

For a detailed itinerary, click here or visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Costa Rican Jungle Backroads - March 2012!

Join us for an eleven-day adventure through a jungle paradise! Come to a land that boasts more species of butterflies than the whole of the continent of Africa! You’ll enjoy the friendly “Ticos,” famous for their warmth and hospitality and their fresh, delicious food. Imagine walking through lush jungles, strolling along the shores of starlit beaches and view an abundance of exotic wildlife from a bridge that gently suspends you in the mist of the Cloud Forest canopy. Sultry breezes, silly monkeys and colorful birds await you in this jungle paradise of Central America

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
2 Nights San Jose (first and last night)
2 Nights Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
2 Nights Monteverde Cloud Forest
2 Nights El Rincon de la Vieja
2 Nights Pacific Beach

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS

Length: 11 Days/10 Nights
Price: $2,675 PP Dbl. (4 to 9 passengers)
Price: $2,395 PP Dbl. (10 to 17 passengers)
Single: Supplement: $495

2012 Journey Date
Begins at 6:00pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012

For more information please call, 1-800-723-8454 or visit our website for a detailed itinerary, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Art Lovers Journey to Spain and the South of France!

Join KDFC listeners and Ellen Harden, long-time docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor, Henri Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provencal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Côte d’Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS

13 Days/ 12 Nights
$4,495 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 19-26 guests)
$4,975 Dbl Occupancy Land & Air from SF
$875 Single Supplement
Departing San Francsico on April 25, 2012
Journey begins in Barcelona on April 26, 2012
Ending at the Nice airport on May 7, 2012
Group air provided by Air France from San Francsico for $480 USD per person

For more information please call, 1-800-723-8454 or visit our website for a detailed itinerary, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

A Garden Lovers Journey to England!

“Despite the gardener’s best intentions, Nature will improvise.” ~ Michael P. Garafalo

Join Erica Glasener on the ultimate garden lovers journey to London. Gain insiders access to the secret gardens of London, enjoy visits to multiple private gardens. Stroll the grounds of grand historic gardens in Kent and visit the Chelsea Garden Show on members day! A post tour journey to the City of Light is available! Space is limited so hurry to join Erica in London this May.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

3 Nights London
4 Nights Royal Turnbridge Wells
3 Nights Paris (post tour option)

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS
Eccleston Square Garden * The Secret Gardens of London (an insiders tour) * Chelsea Garden Show * RHS Wisley Garden * Penshurst Place Gardens * The Great Dixter Garden * Sissinghurst Gardens * Leeds Castle and Gardens * Canterbury cathedral and gardens * Leeds Castle * The Rock Farm Gardens * Old Buckhurst * Penns in the Rocks * Batemans * Goodnestone Park

ABOUT THE CHELSEA GARDEN SHOW
The Chelsea Flower Show is the gardening Mecca of Europe, where some of the greatest exponents of the art, exhibit imaginative garden designs over an 11-acre site at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. They create a wonderland for the public to explore, as the tranquil canvas of the hospital’s lawns comes alive with a riot of color and form. Since its inception in 1913, the show has been at the forefront of horticultural development. In 2002, the entire event was housed in the dramatic new-look Great Marquees – higher, lighter, brighter and better ventilated than ever before.

Dozens of model gardens have always formed the prime attraction, reflecting the Changing enthusiasms of designers, from the Japanese and topiary styles of the early days through to a major emphasis on rock gardens during the war years, to the paved backyards, cottage and wildflower gardens of the present day. The show continues a long tradition of pushing boundaries.

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
8 Nights/ 9 Days (including air travel)
$3,995PP Dbl. Occupancy Land and Air
$3,275 PP Dbl. Occupancy Land only
$775 single supplement
Group flight departs Atlanta on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Trip begins in London on Sunday, May 20
Trip returns on Sunday, May 27
Post tour dates: May 27-30

POST TOUR TO PARIS
$1095 per person double occupancy
$275 Single Supplement

For more information, please call Earthbound Expeditions at 1-800-723-8454 or visit our website to view a detailed itinerary, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Friday, September 9, 2011

“Oh! Mozart! Immortal Mozart, how many visions of a brighter and better world you have imprinted on our souls.” -Franz Schubert

As heard on KING FM, join Earthbound Expeditions on our 13th Annual Winter Waltz journey! Each December, a festive spirit blankets central Europe. Elegant streets are adorned with holiday decorations and Christmas markets are filled with merry locals sipping hot spiced wine. To top it off, the symphony and opera seasons are at their peak and music becomes the centerpiece of the advent season. Join fellow classical music lovers and celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Dvorak. Hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, dine in a one thousand year old monastery and stroll through a charming Bohemian village. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time journey, grab your muffler and don your boots and join us on our 13th annual festive Winter Waltz to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
3 Nights Vienna
2 Nights Salzburg
3 Nights Prague

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Three splendid classical concerts in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague
Private guided walks in Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and Prague
Unique dining in some of Europe’s most charming cafes, wine cellars and restaurants
Vienna's Fine Art Museum
The Hapsburg’s 18th century Schonbrunn palace
An insiders tour of Mozart’s & Beethoven’s residences in Salzburg and Vienna
The colorful baroque monastery of Melk
An abundance of colorful Christmas markets
An in-depth look into the history of Prague's Jewish Quarter
Prague’s major symphony halls and opera houses
A small, fun group of soon-to-be-friends.

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
Length: 10 Days/ 9 Nights (with trans-atlantic flight)
Land Price: $2,495 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Land and Air Price: $2,995 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $590 (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Seattle on Monday, December 5, 2011
Trip officially begins in Vienna at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Trip ends in Prague / Seattle on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!
1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.

2)Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the published journey price (private trips may be excluded). If Earthbound Expeditions has other discounts available, participants may choose the greatest available discount.

3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75 for each person new to Earthbound who travels with you on an Earthbound Expedition. “Refer a friend” discounts may be combined with other discounts.

For more information please visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Friday, September 2, 2011

As heard on KDFC - Barcelona and the South of France with Ellen Harden!

Join KDFC listeners and Ellen Harden, long-time docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we
tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor, Henri Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Côte d'Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
13 Days/ 12 Nights
$4,495 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 19-26 guests)
$4,975 Dbl Occupancy Land & Air from SF (based on 19-26 guests)
$875 Single Supplement
Departing San Francsico on April 25, 2012
Journey begins in Barcelona on April 26, 2012
Ending at the Nice airport on May 7, 2012
Group air provided by Air France from San Francsico for $480 USD pp
*Based on an exchange rate of 71.5 Euro to $1 USD


DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $275!
Pay your final balance by check and save $100
Friends of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and KDFC listeners save $100
Refer a friend and save $75

For more information, please visit www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

A Garden Lovers Journey to England with Erica Glasener!


“Despite the gardener’s best intentions, Nature will improvise.” ~ Michael P. Garafalo

Join Erica Glasener on the ultimate garden lovers journey to London. Gain insiders access to the secret gardens of London, enjoy visits to multiple private gardens. Stroll the grounds of grand historic gardens in Kent and visit the Chelsea Garden Show on members day! A post tour journey to the City of Light is available! Space is limited so hurry to join Erica in London this May.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

3 Nights London
4 Nights Royal Turnbridge Wells
3 Nights Paris (post tour option)

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
8 Nights/ 9 Days (including air travel)
$3,995PP Dbl. Occupancy land and Air on Delta Airlines (20-28 guests)
$3,275 PP Dbl. Occupancy land only
$775 single supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Atlanta on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Trip begins in London on Sunday, May 20
Trip returns on Sunday, May 27
Post tour dates: May 27-30
Prices based on an exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.64600 USD

POST TOUR TO PARIS
$1095 per person double occupancy
$275 Single Supplement

Save $150
Refer a friend and save $75 per person
Pay your final balance by check and save $75 per person

For a detailed itinerary please visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Friday, July 22, 2011

An Art, Wine and Food lovers journey through Spain & the South of France!

“I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me.” Henri Matisse

Join KDFC listeners and Ellen Harden, long-time docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor, Henri Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

INSIDER EXPERIENCES
Private tours of the Picasso Museums of Barcelona, Arles and Antibes * Additional outings to the Gaudí, Dalí, Matisse & Miró Museums * The Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence with works by Pablo’s inspiration, Cézanne * The original art studio of Cézanne * A private tour of Van Gogh’s legendary asylum in St. Remy * Wine tastings with the producers in the Côtes du Rhone * Dine in cafés and restaurants frequented by Picasso * A tour of Provençal towns where Pablo spent his later years * Outings to village markets * The flower market of Nice * Excursions to stunning Provençal hill towns * The Roman ruins of Arles and the Pont du Gard * Historic walks with local experts * Time for personal discovery.

YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Cote d’Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TRIP FACTS
13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,495 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 19-26 guests)
$4,975 Dbl Occupancy Land & Air
$875 Single Supplement
Departing San Francisco on April 25, 2012
Journey begins in Barcelona at 6:00pm on April 26-
Ending at the Nice Airport on May 7-
Paris post tour dates: May 7-10
Group Air provided by Air France

DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $275!
Pay your final balance by check and save $100
Friends Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and KDFC listeners $100
Refer a friend and save $75

For a detailed itinerary please call 1-800-723-8454 or visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Escape the cold and travel to S. America for a literary, art, wine and food lover’s journey this November!


“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way.” – Pablo Neruda

The time is ripe! Join host Janis Segress of the Eagle Harbor Book Company on a culturally rich fourteen-day sumptuous literary, wine, food and art tour to Argentina and Chile. En route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you’ll sip velvety smooth Malbec wines in Mendoza, cross the Andes at sunrise into Argentina and visit the homes and haunts of some of South America’s most esteemed authors and poets. In addition, you’ll be treated to an evening Tango performance, a handson cooking class, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets and visit historic bookstores. You won’t want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended literary adventure to South America with The Eagle Harbor Book Company.

TRIP FACTS
14 Days/13 Nights (w/air travel)
$3,775 (land) 15-24 guests
$4,495 (land & air) 15-24 guests
$750 Single suppl. (waived if a roommate is found)
Trip departs Seattle: November 3, 2011
Trip returns: November 16, 2011
*Exchange rates $1USD = 490 Pesos

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
2 Nights Santiago, Chile
2 Nights Santa Cruz, Chile
1 Night Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Mendoza wine lands, Argentina
3 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 Night Post tour option to Iguazú Falls
1 Night Overnight return flight

Journey Highlights
Numerous private wine tastings with local producers in Chile and Argentina * Privately guided tours of each town visited * Private lectures on the passions and inspirations of some of Pablo Neruda, Isabel Allende and the great South American authors * Tours of antique bookstores and markets * A private tour of the Chilean Historical Museum * A passionate Tango performance * The Eva Peron cemetery * The handicraft market of “San Telmo” * A seafood lunch in the central fish market of Santiago * A lesson in cooking empanadas and carbonada & pairing Argentine foods with Malbec and Torrontés wines * Visit to a colonial hacienda * A wine pairing lunch in Mendoza * Andes crossing into Argentina at sunrise * Ferry across the Rio de la Plata to Colonia, Uruguay * A small group of soon-to-be-friends who share your passion for good food, wine and literature.

Save $275
: (1) Alumni save $100 (2) Refer a friend and save $75 (3) Pay your final balance by check and save $100

For a detailed itinerary please call, 1-800-723-8454 or visit us online, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Join a South African Safari with fellow Fogheads and KFOG host, Rosalie Howarth!

Prepare for an experience of a lifetime to a destination unlike any other. On this small group KFOG Travel Club expedition to South Africa you’ll enjoy three nights in Cape Town where you’ll take a breathtaking cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain and experience the stunning landscape of the Cape of Good Hope. Ferry out to Mandela’s prison on Robben Island and sip fine wines in South Africa’s premier vineyards. Stroll through artsy colonial villages, admire lush gardens and enjoy a night of music in Cape Town. Your journey culminates at a safari lodge in Pilanesburg National Park where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 jeep into the African bush to view lions, giraffes, rhinos, elephants and more! A post-tour adventure to Botswana and Victoria Falls has also been planned. Don’t miss out! Join host Rosalie Howarth and fellow KFOG listeners and escape to sunny South Africa.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
3 Nights Cape Town
2 Nights Stellenbosch, Wine Country
2 Nights Safari Lodge, Pilanesburg National Park
1 Overnight flight to the USA
5 Nights post tour extension to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

* An outing to the stunning Cape of Good Hope Nature Preserve
* Capetown’s colorful waterfront and a gondola ride up to Table Mountain
* A tour of Nelson Mandela’s prison at Robben Island
* Spectacular vineyard-covered valleys and wine tastings with the producers
* Visits to lush, colorful gardens & vineyards
* Two nights in the colonial Dutch town of Stellenbosch
* Dinner in the outback, featuring regional specialties
* 2 Game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicle with Swazi trackers
* A musical event featuring the music of South Africa

IT’S INCLUDED

* Hosted by Rosalie Howarth, KFOG weekend host
* Roundtrip International airfare from San Francisco
* Roundtrip domestic flights: Johannesburg to Cape Town
* All services as specified in your KFOG Travel Club itinerary
* All breakfasts & eight additional multi-course meals
* Accommodation in superior four and five star hotels and lodges
* Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
* Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by an expert South African guide
* Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated
* Gratuities for your drivers and guides for base trip (excluding bush trackers)
* Country, city maps and a video and reading list.
* An informational pre-trip gathering
* Travel carbon neutral through Earthbound’s partnership with the Carbonfund

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS

10 Days/9 Nights/ (with int’l air travel)
$4,995 (with roundtrip air from San Francisco) pp dbl.
$4,195 pp (land only) pp dbl.
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you willing to share)
Trip departs the USA on November 2, 2011
Trip returns to the USA on November 11, 2011

DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $375!
Pay your final balance by check and save $100
Refer a friend and save $75
Book by August 1, and save $200

Please call, 1-800-723-8454 or visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com for details!

Monday, July 11, 2011

As heard on KPLU, Southern Italy with Chef Iole Aguero!


“My mother was a good recreational cook, but what she basically believed about cooking was that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you.” -Nora Ephron

Join master Chef Iole Aguero as she hosts her 11th annual gourmet tour to her native Italy. On this one-of-a-kind culinary journey you’ll sample some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes. Savor spaghetti alle vongole in a beachfront bistro, sample fresh buffalo mozzarella, mouth-watering wines and Sicily’s delectable olive oils. Delve deep into the historic richness of Southern Italy and Sicily; visit Greek temples, elaborate Roman villas, Medieval Norman castles and colorful village markets. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another mouth-watering journey through Southern Italy with chef Iole Aguero!

YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY

4 Nights Positano, Amalfi Coast
3 Nights Maratea, Basilicata seaside village
4 Nights Taormina, Sicily

TRIP FACTS
12 Days/11 Nights
$3,795* PP Dbl. Occupancy (18- 22 guests) Land
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Tour begins in Rome at 9:00 am on September 10, 2011
Tour ends in Taormina at 9:00 am on September 21
Note: Prices listed are based on 1 USD = 0.78 EUR

For detailed information please call, 1-800-723-8454 and/or visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com.

Enjoy a literary, art, wine and food lover’s journey to South America!


“Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. “In Argentina they throw themselves.” -Marlene Dietrich

As heard on KPLU Jazz, 88.5! The time is ripe! Join host Janis Segress of the Eagle Harbor Book Company on a culturally rich fourteen-day sumptuous literary, wine, food and art tour to Argentina and Chile. En-route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you’ll sip velvety smooth Malbec wines in Mendoza, cross the Andes at sunrise into Argentina and visit the homes and haunts of some of South America’s most esteemed authors and poets. In addition, you’ll be treated to an evening Tango performance, a handson cooking class, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets and visit historic bookstores. You won’t want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended literary adventure to South America with The Eagle Harbor Book Company.

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
2 Nights Santiago, Chile
2 Nights Santa Cruz, Chile
1 Night Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Mendoza wine lands, Argentina
3 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 Night Post tour option to Iguazú Falls

TRIP FACTS

14 Days/13 Nights (w/air travel)
$3,775 (land) 15-24 guests
$4,495 (land & air) 15-24 guests
$750 Single suppl. (waived if a roommate is found)
Trip departs Seattle: November 3, 2011
Trip returns: November 16, 2011
*Exchange rates $1USD = 490 Pesos

Save $275
: (1) Alumni save $100 (2) Refer a friend and save $75 (3) Pay your final balance by check and save $100

For detailed information please call, 1-800-723-8454 and/or visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

A Small Group Wine Tour to Chile and Argentina


Earthbound Expeditions Travel News!

Join Earthbound Expeditions and the Eagle Harbor Book Company for a special wine, food and literary tour to Argentina and Chile this coming November. Guests will be treated to special Malbec wine tastings with the producers, cross the Andes at sunrise, enjoy a tango performance in Buenos Aires and enjoy an evening of star gazing. Don't miss out. Join Earthbound Expeditions in Argentina and Chile.
Information at: www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

South African Wine & Garden Safari!


“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” Nelson Mandela

Africa…the very name conjures up powerful images of savannas, rainforests, jungles, wildlife and adventure. On this small group wine, garden & safari adventure you’ll explore the lush gardens of Johannesburg, South Africa’s stunning national parks and visit the “spring time” gardens of Cape Town. In addition you’ll see first hand the dramatic landscape of the Cape of Good Hope and visit Mandela’s prison on Robben Island. Sip velvety smooth wines in South Africa’s premier wine region and stay in the Dutch colonial town of Stellenbosch. Your journey will culminate at the Bakubung Bush Lodge where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 safari vehicle into the bush with African rangers for an intimate viewing of South Africa’s lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants. A breathtaking post- tour adventure to game packed Botswana and thundering Victoria Falls is also available. Join local experts for the ultimate garden, wine and safari adventure and discover the best of South Africa!

TRIP AT A GLANCE

1 Night Overnight flight to South Africa
2 Nights Johannesburg
3 Nights Cape Town Waterfront
2 Nights Stellenbosch Colonial Dutch Town
2 Nights Safari: Pilansberg National Park
5 Night Post-Tour to Chobe Nat’l Park & Victoria Falls
1 Night Return flight home

TRIP FACTS

12 Days/ 11 Nights
*$4,650 PP Dbl Occupancy Land & Roundtrip Air from WA DC
$995.00 Single supplement (waived if willing to share)
Limited to 26 travelers
Expedition departs Washington DC on October 15, 2011
Expedition returns to the USA on October 26-

SAVE $275! Pay by check and save $100 * Earthbound alumni save $100 * Refer a friend and save $75

For details visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Literary London with Gabriel Fawcett


“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” Oscar Wilde

Literary London for connoisseurs of the word! For Christmas 2011 why not wander through the streets of the imagination, linger in cozy taverns and ancient church halls, where some of the English language’s greatest writers lived, drank, ate and composed. You’ll be delighted by the unending connections between people, places and culture, and the insights we’ll have into great chapters of our heritage. For lovers of the word this will be an intoxicating start to the holiday season. London hotels are famously unaffordable, but this special literary trip will see you staying in small hotels right next door to Dickens and the Bloomsbury Group – an affordable literary treat, in the very heart of one of the world’s greatest cities!

YOUR JOURNEY

7 nights London, with day trips to Oxford and Little Gidding

TRIP FACTS
7 Nights/8 Days $2,495 per person in a shared double room land
$450 Single Supplement (waived if a rooming partner is found)
$595 Roundtrip air from Seattle to London British Air Trip departs Seattle on November 30, 2011 (optional)
Trip begins in London on December 1-
Trip ends in London on the morning of December 8-

For details please visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Gardens of Costa Rica with Walter Reeves!


Escape the cold gray days of winter (and ice storms) and join Walter Reeves for a very special garden adventure to sun soaked Costa Rica. On this nine night tropical garden adventure you’ll discover a jungle paradise unlike any other. Despite its diminutive size, Costa Rica boasts greater biodiversity than all of Europe or North America! Over 850 species of birds have been identified here, far more than have been seen in Europe or Australia and more butterflies thrive here than on the entire continent of Africa. Join Walter Reeves and enjoy numerous visits to outstanding botanical gardens, explore lush jungles, stroll along the shores of starlit beaches and view an abundance of exotic wildlife from a bridge that gently suspends you in the mist of the Cloud Forest canopy. Sultry breezes, tropical gardens and colorful birds await you.

YOUR JOURNEY…

2 Nights San Jose (first and last night)
2 Nights Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
3 Nights Monteverde Mountain Cloud Forest
2 Nights Pacific Beach/ Manuel Antonio National Park
9 Nights Post-tour Extension with a 7 night WindStar Cruise

TRIP FACTS

Length: 9 Nights / 10 Days
$2,950 PP Dbl. Occupancy Land + Air from Atlanta on Delta Airlines
$2,675 PP Dbl. Occupancy Land only
$575 Single Supplement (waived if matched with roommate)
Trip departs Atlanta on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Trip begins in San Jose, at 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 11
Trip ends in San Jose, Costa Rica on the morning of Friday, January 20

SAVE $175!
Walter Reeves and Earthbound alumni save $100. Pay your final balance by check and save an additional $75

For more information please visit our website, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Thursday, June 2, 2011

A Taste of Southern Italy with Chef Iole Aguero!


“If rich food can kill…people live dangerously here.” Alice Furland

Join master Chef Iole Aguero as she hosts her 11th annual gourmet tour to her native Italy. On this one-of-a-kind culinary journey you’ll sample some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes. Savor spaghetti alle vongole in a beachfront bistro, sample fresh buffalo mozzarella, mouth-watering wines and Sicily’s delectable olive oils. Delve deep into the historic richness of Southern Italy and Sicily; visit Greek temples, elaborate Roman villas, Medieval Norman castles and colorful village markets. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another mouth-watering journey through Southern Italy with chef Iole Aguero!

TRIP FACTS
12 Days/11 Nights
$3,795* PP Dbl. Occupancy (18- 22 guests) Land
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Tour begins in Rome at 9:00 am on September 10, 2011
Tour ends in Taormina at 9:00 am on September 21
Note: Prices listed are based on 1 USD = 0.78 EUR

Save $200: Make your final payment by check and save $100. Earthbound Alumni save an additional $100.

For more information visit our website, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Escape the cold this Fall for a literary, art, wine and food lover’s journey to South America!


“Laughter is the language of the soul.” Pablo Neruda

The time is ripe! Join host Janis Segress of the Eagle Harbor Book Company on a culturally rich fourteen-day sumptuous literary, wine, food and art tour to Argentina and Chile. En route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you’ll sip velvety smooth Malbec wines in Mendoza, cross the Andes at sunrise into Argentina and visit the homes and haunts of some of South America’s most esteemed authors and poets. In addition, you’ll be treated to an evening Tango performance, a hands on cooking class, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets and visit historic bookstores. You won’t want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended literary adventure to South America with The Eagle Harbor Book Company.

TRIP FACTS
14 Days/13 Nights (w/air travel)
$3,775 (land) 15-24 guests
$4,495 (land & air) 15-24 guests
$750 Single suppl. (waived if a roommate is found)
Trip departs Seattle: November 3, 2011
Trip returns: November 16, 2011
*Exchange rates $1USD = 490 Pesos

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
2 Nights Santiago, Chile
2 Nights Santa Cruz, Chile
1 Night Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Mendoza wine lands, Argentina
3 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 Night Post tour option to Iguazú Falls
1 Night Overnight return flight

Save $275:
(1) Alumni save $100 (2) Refer a friend and save $75 (3) Pay your final balance by check and save $100

For Reservations & Information Call 206 842 9775 or visit, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Monday, May 23, 2011

Visit Southern Italy with Chef Iole Aguero!


“If rich food can kill…people live dangerously here.” – Alice Furland

Join master Chef Iole Aguero as she hosts her 11th annual gourmet tour to her native Italy. On this one-of-a-kind culinary journey you’ll sample some of Italy’s most celebrated dishes. Savor spaghetti alle vongole in a beachfront bistro, sample fresh buffalo mozzarella, mouth-watering wines and Sicily’s delectable olive oils. Delve deep into the historic richness of Southern Italy and Sicily; visit Greek temples, elaborate Roman villas, Medieval Norman castles and colorful village markets. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another mouth-watering journey through Southern Italy with chef Iole Aguero!

YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY
4 Nights Positano, Amalfi Coast
3 Nights Maratea, Basilicata seaside village
4 Nights Taormina, Sicily

TRIP FACTS
12 Days/11 Nights
$3,795* PP Dbl. Occupancy (18- 22 guests) Land
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Tour begins in Rome at 9:00 am on September 10, 2011
Tour ends in Taormina at 9:00 am on September 21

GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!

1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.
2) Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the published journey price (private trips may be excluded). If Earthbound Expeditions has other discounts available, participants may choose the greatest available discount.
3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75 for each person new to Earthbound who travels with you on an Earthbound Expedition. “Refer a friend” discounts may be combined with other discounts.

For more information please visit our website, www.earthboundexpeditions.com.

Vienna, Salzburg, Bohemian Villages & Prague!


“Oh! Mozart! Immortal Mozart, how many visions of a brighter and better world you have imprinted on our souls.”

-Franz Schubert


Plan your holiday escape now! Each December, a festive spirit blankets central Europe. Elegant streets are adorned with holiday decorations and Christmas markets are filled with merry locals sipping hot spiced wine. To top it off, the symphony and opera seasons are at their peak and music becomes the centerpiece of the advent season. Join fellow classical music lovers and celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Dvorak. Hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, dine in a one thousand year old monastery and stroll through a charming Bohemian village. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time journey, grab your muffler and don your boots and join us on our 13th annual festive Winter Waltz to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
3 Nights Vienna
2 Nights Salzburg
3 Nights Prague

Length: 10 Days/ 9 Nights (with trans-atlantic flight)
Land Price: $2,495 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Land and Air Price: $2,995 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $590 (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Seattle on Monday, December 5, 2011
Trip officially begins in Vienna at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Trip ends in Prague / Seattle on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
*Prices based on an exchange rate of 78 Euro = $1 USD

GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!
1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.
2) Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the published journey price (private trips may be excluded). If Earthbound Expeditions has other discounts available, participants may choose the greatest available discount.
3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75 for each person new to Earthbound who travels with you on an Earthbound Expedition. “Refer a friend” discounts may be combined with other discounts.

For more information please visit our website, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

A Taste of Tuscany – featuring fine wines and culinary delights!


“For a gourmet wine is not a drink but a condiment, provided that your host has chosen correctly.”

Edouard De Pomaine, French author


DO YOU LOVE YOUR PASTA AL DENTE, fine aromatic wines, rare Renaissance art, colorful markets and undiscovered medieval villages? If so, you’ll love our leisurely stays in Italy’s charming hill towns.

Take historic walks in Assisi, Orvieto, Florence and Siena. Sample sumptuous wines in an ancient Etruscan cave and enjoy a cooking class which highlights mouth-watering regional specialties. On this journey you’ll relax in Tuscany’s celebrated hill towns, explore the less visited villages of Umbria and sleep under an amphitheater of stars in Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
2 Nights Florence, Tuscany
2 Nights Cinque Terre, Liguria
4 Nights Tuscan/Umbrian countryside
2 Nights Orvieto
1 Night Rome, Lazio

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
12 Days/11 Nights
*Price: $3,775 (limited to 14-20 participants)
Single Supplement: $725 (waived if you are willing to share)
Trip dates: September 17-September 28, 2011
*Based on an exchange rate of .71 Euro = $1 USD

GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!
1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.
2) Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the published journey price (private trips may be excluded). If Earthbound Expeditions has other discounts available, participants may choose the greatest available discount.
3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75 for each person new to Earthbound who travels with you on an Earthbound Expedition. “Refer a friend” discounts may be combined with other discounts.

For more information please visit our website: www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

CHILE, ARGENTINA & URUGUAY!!


"Writing is a process, a journey into memory and the soul." Isabel Allende


The time is ripe! Join host Janis Segress of the Eagle Harbor Book Company on a culturally rich fourteen-day sumptuous literary, wine, food and art tour to Argentina and Chile. En route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you’ll sip velvety smooth Malbec wines in Mendoza, cross the Andes at sunrise into Argentina and visit the homes and haunts of some of South America’s most esteemed authors and poets.

In addition, you’ll be treated to an evening Tango performance, a hands-on cooking class, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets and visit historic bookstores. You won’t want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended literary adventure to South America with The Eagle Harbor Book Company.

TRIP FACTS

14 Days/13 Nights (w/air travel)
$3,775 (land) 15-24 guests
$4,495 (land & air) 15-24 guests
$750 Single suppl. (waived if a roommate is found)
Trip departs Seattle: November 3, 2011
Trip returns: November 16, 2011
*Exchange rates $1USD = 490 Pesos

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
2 Nights Santiago, Chile
2 Nights Santa Cruz, Chile
1 Night Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Mendoza wine lands, Argentina
3 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 Night Post tour option to Iguazú Falls
1 Night Overnight return flight

Save $375: (1) Alumni save $100 (2) Refer a friend and save $75 (3) Pay your final balance by check and save $100 (4) Signup by April 1 and save $100

For details view the detailed itinerary on our website www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Join Rosalie Howarth of KFOG on a South African Safari!


South African Safari
Historic Dutch Towns, The Cape Winelands & African Bush
With Rosalie Howarth of KFOG, San Francisco





It always seems impossible until its done. - Nelson Mandela

Africa…the very name conjures up powerful images of savannas, wildlife, adventure and music. On this small group expedition you’ll explore Cape Town where you’ll experience first hand the dramatic landscape of the Cape of Good Hope and visit Mandela’s prison on Robben Island. In addition you’ll be treated to a night of African drumming and explore Cape Towns world famous music scene. Not to be missed, South Africa’s premier wine region and the many charming culinary colonial towns which are waiting to be explored. Your journey will culminate at the Bakubung Bush Lodge where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 safari vehicle into the bush with African rangers for an intimate viewing of South Africa’s lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants. A post tour adventure to Botswana and Victoria Falls is also available. Don’t miss out! Join fellow KFOG listeners and host Rosalie Howarth and experience the best of South Africa.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

1 Overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
3 Nights Cape Town
2 Nights Stellenbosch, Wine Country
2 Nights Bakubung Bush Lodge
1 Overnight return flight to the USA
5 Night Post tour extension to Victoria Falls and Botswana available

IT’S INCLUDED

• Hosted by Rosalie Howarth of KFOG, San Francisco classic rock station
• Fully guided by an expert local Earthbound Expeditions program guide
• Roundtrip International airfare from San Francisco (alt. cities available upon request)
• Domestic flight: Johannesburg to Cape Town
• All services as specified in your Earthbound KFOG itinerary
• An evening of African drumming and lessons
• All breakfasts and eight additional multi course meals
• Accommodation in superior four star hotels and lodges
• Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
• Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by an expert guide
• Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated
• Gratuities for your drivers and guides (excluding bush trackers)
• A pre-trip gathering at the KFOG studio
• A group donation to KFOG

Save $250

Reserve your space before July 1 and save $100
Pay by check and save an additional $100
KFOG listeners save an additional $50

TRIP FACTS

10 Days/9 Nights (including air travel)
$4,995 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land and air from SF)
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you willing to share)
Trip departs the USA on November 2, 2011
Trip returns to the USA on November 11, 2011


For more information please visit, www.earthboundexpeditions.com, or call 1-800-723-8454

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

In Pursuit of Pablo with KING FM!

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. “ Pablo Picasso

Join King FM listeners and Jennifer Aydelott, Director of Development at the Seattle Art Museum for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Côte d’Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

*Private tours of the Picasso Museums of Barcelona, Arles and Antibes
*Additional outings to the Gaudí, Dalí, Matisse & Miró Museums
*The Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence with works by Pablo’s inspiration, Cézanne
*Wine tastings with the producers in Spain and the Côtes du Rhone
*Dine in cafés and restaurants frequented by Picasso
*A tour of Provençal towns where Pablo spent his later years
*A farewell lunch in a Michelin-rated restaurant
*Outings to village markets
*Excursions to stunning Provençal hill towns
*The Roman ruins of Arles and the Pont du Gard
*Historic walks with local experts
*Time for personal discovery

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS

13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,175 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 20-25 guests)
$4,375 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 15-19 guests)
$875 Single Supplement
Departing Seattle on April 27, 2011
Journey begins in Barcelona on April 28, 2011
Ending at the Nice airport on May 9, 2011
Based on an exchange rate of 76.5 Euro to $1USD

DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $350!
Pay your final balance by check and save $75 * Friends of the Seattle Art Museum save $100 * Refer a friend and save $75 * Earthbound Alumni save $100

For more information visit Earthbound Expeditions

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

An Art Lovers Journey to Barcelona and the South of France!

“Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?” -Pablo Picasso

Join King FM listeners and Jennifer Aydelott, Director of Development at the Seattle Art Museum for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Chagall and life long competitor Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Côte d'Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

*Private tours of the Picasso Museums of Barcelona, Arles and Antibes
*Additional outings to the Gaudí, Dalí, Matisse & Miró Museums
*The Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence with works by Pablo’s inspiration, Cézanne
*Wine tastings with the producers in Spain and the Côtes du Rhone
*Dine in cafés and restaurants frequented by Picasso
*A tour of Provençal towns where Pablo spent his later years
*A farewell lunch in a Michelin-rated restaurant
*Outings to village markets
*Excursions to stunning Provençal hill towns
*The Roman ruins of Arles and the Pont du Gard
*Historic walks with local experts
*Time for personal discovery

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,175 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 20-25 guests)
$4,375 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 15-19 guests)
$875 Single Supplement
Departing Seattle on April 27, 2011
Journey begins in Barcelona on April 28, 2011
Ending at the Nice airport on May 9, 2011
Group air provided by Lufthansa Airlines from Seattle for $595 per person (plus taxes)

DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $350!

* Pay your final balance by check and save $75
* Friends of the Seattle Art Museum save $100
* Refer a friend and save $75
* Earthbound Alumni save $100

For more information please visit our website: www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Monday, February 14, 2011

Alps to the Adriatic with Dianne Nicolini and the San Francisco Symphony!


“Though I had some instruction from Haydn, I never learned anything from him.” - Ludwig van Beethoven

Join fellow KDFC and San Francisco Symphony music enthusiasts for a journey to Vienna, Slovenia, Verona and Venice. Enjoy the beauty and pageantry of classical music as it was meant to be experienced, in Europe’s most legendary palaces, symphony halls and opera houses! Visit the great composers’ homes and walk in their historic footsteps through two of Europe’s most romantic musical capitals, Vienna and Venice. Imagine savoring a fine red wine in an Italian vineyard, viewing rare renaissance art, strolling through colorful outdoor markets and undiscovered Slovenian villages. To top it off, you’ll attend multiple classical music concerts and hear the San Francisco Symphony perform in one of Europe’s grandest halls. If you have ever wanted to experience the fullness of “Bella Italia and romantic Vienna, then you will certainly love this leisurely and in-depth small group classical adventure with KDFC’S Dianne Nicolini.

YOUR JOURNEY
3 Nights Pre-tour- Prague Spring Music Festival
3 Nights Vienna historic heart, Austria
2 Nights Lake Bled, Slovenia
3 Nights Venice historic heart, Italy
2 Nights Lake Como, Italy

TRIP FACTS
11 Days/10 Nights (add one more day/night for air travel)
$4,375- Dbl. Occupancy PP Land only (21 to 29 guests)
$975- Round trip air from SF (based on availability)
$795- Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share!)
Tour departs San Francisco: May 20, 2011
Tour begins: May 21, 2011 in Vienna
Tour ends: May 31, 2011, in Lake Como/ San Francisco

For more information please visit our website: www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Great Wines & Literature of South America with Eagle Harbor Book Co.

"Laughter is the language of the soul." Pablo Neruda

The time is ripe! Join host Janis Segress of the Eagle Harbor Book Company on a culturally rich fifteen-day sumptuous literary, wine, food and art tour to Argentina and Chile. En route from Santiago to Buenos Aires, you’ll sip velvety smooth Malbec wines in Mendoza, cross the Andes at sunrise into Argentina and visit the homes and haunts of some of South America’s most esteemed authors and poets. In addition, you’ll be treated to an evening Tango performance, a handson cooking class, private tours of world-class museums and outings to colorful markets and visit historic bookstores. You won’t want to miss out on this historic, perfectly blended literary adventure to South America with The Eagle Harbor Book Company.


TRIP FACTS

15 Days/14 Nights (w/air travel)
$3,775 (land) 15-24 guests
$4,495 (land & air) 15-24 guests
$750 Single suppl. (waived if a roommate is found)
Trip departs Seattle: November 3, 2011
Trip returns: November 16, 2011
*Exchange rates $1USD = 490 Pesos


TRIP AT A GLANCE

1 Night Overnight flight to Chile
2 Nights Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Santa Cruz, Chile
1 Night Santiago, Chile
3 Nights Mendoza wine lands, Argentina
3 Nights Buenos Aires, Argentina
2 Night Post tour option to Iguazú Falls
1 Night Overnight return flight

Three Ways to Save $275:
(1) Alumni save $100 (2) Refer a friend and save $75 (3)
Pay your final balance by check and save $100

For more information please visit our website: www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Budapest, Vienna and Prague with Suzanne Bona!


“Oh! Mozart! Immortal Mozart, how many visions of a brighter and better world you have imprinted on our souls.” - Franz Schubert

Join Suzanne Bona and a small group of Sunday Baroque listeners for a classical music journey to Budapest, Vienna and Prague! Enjoy the beauty and pageantry of classical music as it was meant to be experienced in Europe’s most legendary symphony halls and opera houses! Visit the great composer’s homes and walk in their historic footsteps through Central Europe’s romantic musical capitals. You’ll hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, stroll through sleepy Bohemian villages and attend the world renowned Prague Spring Music Festival. You won’t want to miss out on this once in a life time classical journey with Suzanne Bona!

YOUR JOURNEY

1 Night Overnight flight
3 Nights Budapest
3 Nights Vienna
1 Nights Cesky Krumlov (Bohemia)
3 Nights Prague

TRIP FACTS
11 Days/10 Nights
$3,395 PP Based land on Dbl. Occupancy (20-26 guests) Land
$4,345 PP Based land on Dbl. Occupancy (20-26 guests) Land and RT Air from Cincinnati
Single Supplement: $795
Trip begins: May 4, 2011 in Budapest
Trip ends: May 14, in Prague
Group Size: Limited to 26 Sunday Baroque listeners

SAVE $275-

Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $100pp
Signup by February 15, 2011 and save $100-
Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75.

For more information visit, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

An Art Lovers Journey, "In Pursuit of Pablo"


Join King FM listeners and Jennifer Aydelott, Director of Development at the Seattle Art Museum for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Chagall and life long competitor Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Provence
3 Nights Côte d'Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,175 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 20-25 guests)
$4,375 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 15-19 guests)
$875 Single Supplement
Departing Seattle on April 27, 2011
Journey begins in Barcelona on April 28, 2011
Ending in Nice on May 9, 2011
Group Air provided by Air France for $595 per person (plus taxes)

DISCOUNTS: THREE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE $350!

Pay your final balance by check and save $75
Friends of the Seattle Art Museum save $100
Refer a friend and save $75
Earthbound Alumni save $100

For more information please visit our website, www.earthboundexpeditions.com

Monday, January 3, 2011

From the Alps to the Adriatic with KDFC!


Join fellow KDFC and San Francisco Symphony music enthusiasts for a journey to Vienna, Slovenia, Verona and Venice. Enjoy the beauty and pageantry of classical music as it was meant to be experienced, in Europe’s most legendary palaces, symphony halls and opera houses! Visit the great composers’ homes and walk in their historic footsteps through two of Europe’s most romantic musical capitals, Vienna and Venice. Imagine savoring a fine red wine in an Italian vineyard, viewing rare renaissance art, strolling through colorful outdoor markets and undiscovered Slovenian villages. To top it off, you’ll attend multiple classical music concerts and hear the San Francisco Symphony perform in one of Europe’s grandest halls. If you have ever wanted to experience the fullness of “Bella Italia and romantic Vienna, then you will certainly love this leisurely and in-depth small group classical adventure with KDFC’S Dianne Nicolini.

YOUR JOURNEY

3 Nights Pre-tour- Prague Spring Music Festival
3 Nights Vienna historic heart, Austria
2 Nights Lake Bled, Slovenia
3 Nights Venice historic heart, Italy
2 Nights Lake Como, Italy

TRIP FACTS

11 Days/10 Nights (add one more day/night for air travel)
$4,375- Dbl. Occupancy PP Land only (21 to 29 guests)
$600- Roundtrip air from SF on Virgin Atlantic via London
$795- Single Supplement (waived if you are willing to share!)
Tour departs San Francisco: May 20, 2011
Tour begins: May 21, 2011 in Vienna
Tour ends: May 31, 2011, in Lake Como/ San Francisco
Group size: Limited to 29 music, art, wine and food lovers.

Save $275
: Save $100 when you pay your final balance by check. Save an additional $75 for each friend you refer. Alumni save $100.

For more information please visit, www.earthboundexpeditions.com