August 28 , 2024
Dear Traveler ,
I love how travel brings family and friends closer together . Charlotte still talks about our time together in Japan , and the laughs we shared with an apprentice geisha in Kyoto . And my fondest memories of Italy include girlfriend gatherings at a little wine bar in the Tuscan countryside . Travel brings the world closer together , too . Engaging with people , seeing how they live , and learning their customs all lead to empathy and understanding — and the realization we are not so different after all .
Authentic cultural connections are at the heart of the trips featured inside — our most popular 2025 Land and Small Ship Adventures . Explore destinations in Europe , the Americas , Africa , Asia , and the South Pacific — from the souks of Morocco and samba rhythms of Brazil to the treasures of ancient Egypt , the temples of Angkor Wat , and beyond . Wherever you go , you will travel in a small group of no more than 16 on land and 25 by small ship , with a local Trip Experience Leader who will take you off the beaten path and into the lives of the people who live there .
While these trips are time-tested favorites , you can tailor your journey any way you like . In fact , 87 % of travelers take advantage of our personalization options to make their time abroad even more special — adding trip extensions , enjoying a stopover in a favorite city , combining trips , or just arriving early so you ’ re fully rested before the main trip . We also want to let our solo travelers know that we have 23,000 single spaces available in 2025 — and 92 % of them have FREE Single Supplements .
We have always believed that the heart of meaningful travel is about the people we meet and the connections we share . Because being welcomed into another culture is such a gift , we established Grand Circle Foundation in 1992 as a means to give back to the world that had already given us so much . I hope the adventures inside inspire you to embrace the world ’ s rich tapestry of cultures soon .
Warm regards ,
Harriet Lewis Chair
Edward Lewis Vice Chair
Charlotte Lewis Vice Chair
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