Founded in 1970, Smithsonian Journeys is an established leader in expert-led land and cruise travel, offering more than 350 annual journeys on all seven continents. Smithsonian Journeys delivers dynamic travel experiences that uncover the authentic culture of each destination, providing access unavailable to most travelers. A broad array of travel opportunities are available, including small-group land tours (many with air included), cultural stay programs, small-ship ocean cruises, comfortable river cruises, active journeys, family journeys, around the world by private jet journeys, and tailor-made journeys for the independent traveler. Travelers will engage with the world through the Smithsonian lens, and create life-long memories alongside others who seek a deeper understanding of the places they visit. And, importantly, participation benefits the work of the Smithsonian, helping to make the world a better place by preserving and celebrating what we cherish from our common past, present, and future.
Smithsonian Journeys Background Information
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Please find a few articles published about Smithsonian Journeys. Click on the links to read more. Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Leonardo The New York Times | Written by Nora Walsh Polar Express: To The Arctic by Train Reaktion Books | Written by Sharon Hudgins The three most important rules for protecting your trip and yourself Los Angeles Times | Written by Catherine HammBeyond Limitations: A Showcase of Smithsonian Journeys Science, Space, and Art Tours
High End Magazine | Written by Kristen Ordonez
In Andalusia’s three key cities, one of history’s great architectural mash-ups
The Washington Post | Written by Smithsonian Journeys traveler, Nancy Nathan
Peak Season: Conquer these spectacular mountain ranges with the help of high-end travel specialists.
Prestige Magazine; Summer 2018
Going places: A potpourri of summer family vacation choices to get you outside, together
The Island Now; May 28, 2018
Five Ways to Get Some Culture on Your Next Cruise
The New York Times; April 13, 2018
Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys Offer Families Hands-on Travel Experiences this Summer
Moral Compass; Feburary 21, 2018
Mountain Travel Sobek Partners With Smithsonian
Travel Pulse; January 18, 2018
A New Way to Travel: Smithsonian Active Journeys By Mountain Travel Sobek
Mountain Travel Sobek; January 16, 2018
The ultimate trip: Around the world in style
CNN Travel; October 18, 2017
Around the world in 30 days: A sampling of private jet tours of the globe
The Washington Post; April 27, 2017
Smithsonian and Walking Tree Travel Launch "Smithsonian Student Adventures"
Smithsonian Student Adventures; November 29, 2016
The Journey of a Lifetime
Prestige magazine; October 28, 2016
U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Smithsonian Journeys Announce Journey of a Lifetime Contest
August 29, 2016
The Best Cruise for Every Type of Traveler
Conde Nast Traveler; July 26, 2016
Authenticity in South America
Unique Homes Magazine; July 2016
Educational Tours in the United States
USA Today; June 14, 2016
The Five Most Luxurious Private Jet Tours in the World
Moneyinc.com; May 9, 2016
Around the World in Thirty Days
The High End; February, 2016
TravelQuest: Around the World with Smithsonian Journeys, Part I
To learn more, read Part II and Part III of this three-part series.
North Texas e-News; February 16, 2016
Safari 101: Planning a bucket-list Africa trip
USA Today; January 22, 2016
Star Wars Locations: Ten places fans have to visit
Red Bull; December 16, 2015
The River Cruise Guide to South America: The Allure of the Amazon
Travel + Leisure; May 20, 2015
Trips of a Lifetime
Select Traveler; May 21, 2015
Turning to Education for Fun
The New York Times; March, 2015
Cruises to feed your intellect and imagination
LA Times; February, 2015
Three generations in the Galapagos
The Washington Post; January, 2015
The 6 exotic spots jetsetters will visit in 2015
New York Post; January, 2015
Best Places to Travel in 2015
Travel + Leisure; December, 2014
Familiar Places, Seen Anew on a Tour
The New York Times; December, 2014
Funerals, Prescriptions, and a Good Night's Sleep: The Most Bizarre Reasons People Go on Cruises
Chicago Tribune; October, 2014
Smart travel: life-long learning hits the road
Chicago Tribune; October, 2014
9 best destinations to see from the water
Today.com; October, 2014
Vacation Alone? Yes!
AARP The Magazine; October, 2014
6 cruises that will make you smarter
MarketWatch, a blog by The Wall Street Journal; October, 2014
Customized Trips from Smithsonian and Audley
In Transit, a blog by The New York Times; August, 2014
Four of the Best Museum-Led Expeditions
Rhapsody; August, 2014
Have Retirement, Will Travel
Northern Virginia Magazine; July, 2014
To Russia for rockets
appealdemocrat.com; June, 2014
Smithsonian Institution to Offer Private and Bespoke Travel Programs with Audley Travel
Pursuitist; May, 2014
Italy: Kid-friendly family tour includes gelato, gladiator school
LA Times; April, 2014
Jet set, go
The Telegraph PLATINUM; February, 2014
Take a Trip With a Curator or Professor
Kiplinger; January, 2014
