December 8, 2025
Dear Traveler,
At this stage in my lifetime of travel, I find myself balancing my thirst for new discoveries with my desire to revisit old favorites— because both hold surprises in very different ways. I recently returned from my first trip to Norway, which awed me with vast landscapes and enveloping silence. While those memories are as fresh as falling Nordic snow, I am also thrilled by the prospect of returning to China— a place that had enormous impact on my younger traveling self in the early 1990s.
The world, like us all, is ever evolving. What awe and wonder does it hold for you in the upcoming year? You will find myriad opportunities to inspire your travel dreams inside— our entire collection of 2026 Small Group Adventures by Land and Small Ship.
We have remained the leader in small group travel by always expanding our horizons— finding new discovery opportunities for our intrepid travelers. New Adventures range from China’ s Imperial cities and Europe’ s Balkan countries to the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka. Our award-winning Small Ship Adventures include the return by popular demand of two Arctic expeditions in the realm of the polar bear, a new Mekong River cruise in Southeast Asia, and many more. We also recently launched Immersions, a collection of 8- to 12-day itineraries for travelers who wish to make the most of their limited time abroad. Find out more about these special itineraries in a booklet inside.
Keep in mind that our itineraries are just the starting point. We offer many ways to customize your experience and make your adventure even more special. We also continue to make the world more accessible for our solo travelers with free Single Supplements on all of our Land Adventures and trip extensions.
We look forward to helping you fulfill your travel dreams in 2026 and beyond. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season followed by a year of exciting world discoveries that fill you with awe and wonder.
Warm regards,
Harriet R. Lewis Chair
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