Education and Travel

  Swiss Alps (October 2009)
Morocco (April 2010)  |  Amalfi - The Divine Coast (Italy) (April 2010)  | Turkey (2010)

Travel the world! Expand your sense of self! Embark on a cultural journey that lifts the spirit and opens the eyes and mind to the cultures, customs, and homelands of people around the globe. And experience it all with your Simmons alumnae/i and friends!

Our special alumnae/i travel packages provide memories that last a lifetime! In 2004, it was a trip to ancient Greece. In 2005, we cruised the passage of Peter the Great between St. Petersburg and Moscow, explored Provence, Poland, and the Italian Riviera. Simmons went to Italy's Lake district, Costa Rica and Normandy and the Loire Valley, France in 2006. Simmons went to South Africa, the Greek Isles and Peru, featuring Machu Picchu in 2007. In 2008, Simmons went back to Italy's Lake and Mountain region, cruised in the Baltic Sea, traveled to China and the Yangtze River, and Andalucia, Spain. A cruise around the Panama Canal, a trip to Israel, and one to the Swiss Alps and the Italian Lakes were the 2009 destinations.

2009 TRIPS

Simmons Travels to the Swiss Alps and the Italian Lakes
The trip will be from October 4 - 11, 2009.

One of Europe's most legendary rail routes highlights this idyllic journey from the heart of the Swiss Alps through ethereal mountain passes to the tranquil shores of Italy's lovely Lake Como. Along the way, you'll revel in breathtaking glacial and forested landscapes, fairy-tale Alpine architecture and the enduring, endearing cultures of two neighboring nations.

Exclusive Highlights:

• Indulge in the cosmopolitan ambience of the jet-set resort town of St. Moritz nestled in an Upper Engadine valley beneath Piz Nair.
• Visit the village of Zuoz and admire traditional Swiss mountain culture.
• Board the historic Bernina Express and travel a scenic Alpine rail route to Tirano, Italy.
• Embark on a cruise on Lake Como.
• Visit fashionable Milan and see Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper.
• Cruise to three picturesque Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore from the tiny village of Stresa.
  

 For more information or to register call (800) 323-7373 or visit Simmons Visits The Swiss Alps.

Simmons Travels to Morocco
The trip will be from April 11 - 19, 2010.

• Your exclusive Small-Group experience will accommodate a maximum of 28 travelers.
• Embark on an exciting comprehensive tour that showcases the city and regional highlights of the capital of Rabat; Fez, cultural heart of Morocco; the historic capital of Marrakech; and the country's center of commerce, Casablanca.
• Admire the beautiful scenery of the Atlas Mountains as you travel from Fez to Marrakech. Learn about the music of Morocco during an exclusive demonstration and lecture.
• Be welcomed by a Berber family into their home for an introduction to North African culture.
• Explore the age-old medinas, which burst with color and the sounds of old Morocco.

For more information or to register call (800) 323-7373 or visit Simmons Visits Morocco.

Simmons Travels to Amalfi - The Divine Coast
The trip will be from April 28 - May 5, 2010.

• Relax for seven nights on the spectacular Amalfi Coast at the Grand Hotel Excelsior.
• Explore Campania, known as Italy's breadbasket. Visit a farm famous for the regional specialty, buffalo mozzarella.
• Marvel at the breadth of Italy's prodigious history. See three UNESCO World Heritage List sites: the Amalfi Coast; the archeological sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii; and the Greek ruins at Paestum. Plus, visit the World War II landing beach in Salerno.
• Cross the Gulf of Naples to spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri.
• Admire the spectacular cliffside town of Positano.

 For more information or to register call (800) 323-7373 or visit Simmons Visits The Divine Coast - Amalfi (Italy).

Simmons Travels to Turkey
The trip will be from July 7 - 17, 2010.

Exclusive Highlights:

• Explore Turkey, where Europe meets Asia, and its exotic mix of cultures.
• Marvel at the bizarre lunar landscape and subterranean churches and cities of Goreme National Park, and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.
• Experience the wonders of Istanbul, fabled capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
• Admire European and Asian landmarks during an unforgettable Bosphorus cruise.
• Visit majestic Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
• Marvel in the warmth and charm of Bodrum and the fishing village of Gumusluk.

For more information or to register call (800) 323-7373 or visit Simmons Visits Turkey.