Traveling Bearkats

Explore the World with Us

Together, with fellow Bearkats, you can mark exotic destinations off your bucket list! Our Traveling Bearkats program takes alumni on remarkable trips across the globe. 

2024 Travel Destinations

Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets


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Featuring first-class accommodations at The Chateau Frontenac and the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotels. Arrive in Montreal to enjoy a tour highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph's Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Royal and stop to visit the underground city. Travel by rail to Quebec City and visit old and new Quebec, which is North America's only walled city.  The German-inspired Christmas market is enchanting like no other within Old Quebec.  Quebec ranks among the top 15 holiday destinations worldwide. 

Travel: December 4-15

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Spotlight on New York City Holiday


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"Start Spreading the News" on this 5-day getaway filled with shopping, sightseeing, endless entertainment, and holiday cheer. Tour highlights include Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial and Museum. You will experience the streets of New York City like a native when you walk to dinner and a Broadway show. 

Travel: December 16-20

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2025 Travel Destinations

Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water


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You’re on your way to southern Africa, where your search for wildlife will take you from grasslands and dry woodlands to rivers and lakes.

Travel: January 23 - February 6          Webinar scheduled for May 21

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Costa Rica & the Panama Canal


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Immerse yourself in a natural world of wonder and travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time as you journey from Costa Rica to Panama. On this luxury itinerary, cruise from Costa Rica, with its virgin rainforests and pristine beaches, to the UNESCO-designated historic district of Panama City and through the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

January 31 - February 8

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Tahiti & French Polynesia


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Experience paradise on Earth as you cruise the idyllic islands and motus of French Polynesia. Tahiti and its celebrated neighbors—Mo’orea, Ra’iatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora and Huahine—distill the essence and allure of the South Pacific. Explore French Polynesia’s spectacular history, rich culture and unique topography on a luxury itinerary that includes a seven-night cruise aboard the small ship Star Breeze. Choose optional excursions at an additional cost to curate your own adventure.

Travel: February 27 - March 3

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Cuba Discovery


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Located 90 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida, Cuba is an island brimming with vibrant art, soul stirring music and villages cloaked in colonial charm. Cuba, once again accessible to American travelers, is a country begging to be explored. Travel with us to the largest Caribbean island nation and discover a country with a population as warm and scintillating as its tropical climate and colorful arts

Travel: February 24 - March 1

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Rome & Amalfi Coast


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Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine. Highlights include: Rome, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum, Montecassino, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Farmhouse Visit and Mozzarella-Making Demonstration, Pompeii, Choice on Tour, Winery Visit and Lunch.

Travel: April 7 - 16

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Discover British Landscapes


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Feel the vibrant energy of England, hear the unique sounds of Scotland, and see the rolling countryside of Wales on a trip that combines dramatic history and an array of fascinating landscapes.

Travel: June 8-17

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Village Life of Italian Lakes


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One of the world’s most captivating destinations, northern Italy’s fabled Lake District beckons with its sublime vistas of shimmering glacial waters, soaring Alpine peaks and coastal villages. Indulge in the refined culture of the Lake District on this unique program, where you unpack only once in Lake Como, one of Italy’s loveliest settings, and travel to bijou towns, exquisite islands and the vivacious metropolis that is Milan.

Travel: October 11-19

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Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls


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Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry
and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region. Whether you’re seeking the charm of a car-free island, the
opulence of a historic hotel, the grandeur of a natural wonder, or a deep dive into American history and innovation, this tour has something to offer every traveler.

Travel: October 10 - 17

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Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets


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Featuring first-class accommodations at The Chateau Frontenac and the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotels. Arrive in Montreal to enjoy a tour highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph's Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Royal and stop to visit the underground city. Travel by rail to Quebec City and visit old and new Quebec, which is North America's only walled city.  The German-inspired Christmas market is enchanting like no other within Old Quebec.  Quebec ranks among the top 15 holiday destinations worldwide. 

Travel: December 3-8, 2025

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2026 Travel Destinations

Great Trains and Grand Canyons


Travel: March TBD

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Cape Cod


Travel: July TBD

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Mackinac Island, The Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls


Travel: October 2026

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Victoria Empress Hotel & Vancouver


Travel: December 2026

More Information coming early 2026