Smithsonian Journeys is part of Smithsonian Enterprises, which oversees the commercial activities of the Smithsonian, including the Smithsonian Channel, which is available in over 55 million households globally; the retail operation, which includes 35 museum and airport stores, food concessions, Smithsonianstore.com, Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines, which reach more than 8 million monthly readers, consumer and education licensing, and Smithsonian books. Smithsonian Journeys is a global leader in cultural travel for diverse audiences, offering unique, expert-led trips on all seven continents. Smithsonian Journeys also offers small-group land journeys, small-ship expedition cruises, river cruises, active journeys, cultural stays, private jet trips, tailor-made journeys for the independent traveler, and student travel programs.
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Please find a few articles published about Smithsonian Journeys. Click on the links to read more. Scientific Cruising Returns: Smithsonian Partners With Ponant For Global ExpeditionsForbes | Mike Espindle
Culture meets cruise: Smithsonian partners with Ponant to deliver sailings steeped in history
Planet Attractions | Tom Anstey
Smithsonian Is Launching Epic Cruises Around the World With Expert Historians on Board
My Modern Met | Emma Taggart
Smithsonian Is Launching Educational Cruises Around the World That Will Bring History Books to Life
Travel + Leisure | Alison Fox
Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys team up for a series of themed sailings
Travel Weekly | Johanna Jainchill
PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys Announce Alliance to Offer a New Series of Small Ship Expeditions
Smithsonian Journeys; April 13, 2021
Smithsonian Announces New Collection of Travel Programs for High School Students
Northern Virginia Magazine | Kelly Magyarics
Smithsonian, New York Times Highlight Birmingham with Tours Birmingham Business Journal | Stephanie Rebman Smithsonian and Putney Student Travel Launch "Smithsonian Student Travel" Smithsonian Journeys; January 5, 2021 Smithsonian Enterprises Names Lynn Cutter as SVP Smithsonian Travel Smithsonian Journeys; February 24, 2020 Live Like a Local While Traveling Abroad Kiplinger | Beth Brophy Pack Your Curiosity for an Educational Trip Next Avenue | Nancy Monson 'Skip Gen' Travel Companies Help Grandparents and Kids Bond St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Patricia Corrigan These Ultra-Luxe Tours Can Take Your Around the World in a Private Jet CNBC | Harriet Baskas Travel Solo? No Problem! Senior Planet | Nancy Monson Educational Trips Expand the Mind for Older Traveler Kiplinger | Written by Beth Brophy Denver WWII author shares D-Day knowledge as Normandy tour guide Fox News Denver | Written by Jeremy Hubbard 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 Hamm
Beyond 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
