Travel the world with RIT alumni

Throughout the year, numerous travel opportunities are offered to RIT alumni and friends. For more information about these and other trips, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 1-866-RIT-ALUM, go to the Web site at www.rit.edu/alumni, or send e-mail to Barbara Carney at bac3922@rit.edu.

Royal Palace, Madrid

• New York City Tour, Dec. 5-7: Our holiday trip to the Big Apple includes motorcoach transportation, accommodations, tickets to the fabled Radio City Music Hall holiday show, a guided tour of Manhattan, optional dinners and plenty of free time to shop and take in the sights.

• Hawaii & South Pacific Cruise, Feb. 13-23, 2004: Enjoy an unforgettable cruise aboard the six-star Crystal Harmony. The journey begins in Honolulu and includes stops in Kauai, Lahaina, Hilo, Christmas Island and Kona.

• Kilkenny, Ireland, April 27-May 5, 2004: Visit Kilkenny Castle, once a medieval fortress, and see historic Black Abbey, constructed during the 13th century. Travel to Waterford to learn about its renowned crystal. Visit some of the region’s historic sights, including the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and Jerpoint Abbey and discover the many highlights of Dublin.

• Italian Lakes District, Aug. 30-Sept. 7, 2004: Experience the vistas of Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore and the historic Borromean Islands, and Lake Como, Europe’s deepest lake. Tour Baveno, Bellagio, the resort town of Stresa and enjoy a full-day excursion to Milan.

• Madrid/Barcelona Escapade, Nov. 3-11, 2004: Explore the art, architecture and cuisine of these two vivacious cities, and learn about the region’s history and culture during two featured lectures. An excursion to Zaragoza, seat of the ancient kingdom of Aragón, is included, and optional tours focus on Roman antiquities in Segovia and medieval architecture in Ávila and Toledo.