Road Scholar is a nonprofit educational travel company established in 1975 as Elderhostel. It was designed by Marty Knowlton and David Bianco and was intended to offer inexpensive learning experiences to adults via travel. The organization is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and in 2010 changed its brand name to Road Scholar as a better indication of its emphasis on lifelong learning. The mission of this organization is to motivate adults to study, explore, and bond during educational trips localized to the world.
The organization has a variety of educational travel programs, which are mostly aimed at adults aged 50 and above. Such programs encompass tutored tours, lectures, field studies, and practical learning activities conducted by the subject professionals. Road Scholar offers 5,500+ learning trips to 150+ countries and all 50 U.S. states. It offers extensive exposure to history, science, nature, arts, and culture. Programs come in different forms, such as campus learning, outdoor adventures, and intergenerational trips, which enable the grandparents to take their grandchildren on a trip.
Travelers take part in activities like a museum visit, archeological site visits, wildlife exploration, and cultural workshops. The company also provides varied levels of physical exercise, allowing travelers to choose programs that are suitable for their abilities, ranging from easy learning in a relaxed environment to more adventurous activities like as hiking and bicycling.
Road Scholar, as a nonprofit organization, invests in educational activities and provides financial support and scholarships to its members. Every year, the group works with over thousands of participants and works with colleges, cultural institutions, and local experts from across the world. It also emphasizes accessibility and diversity in its travel groups, as it includes something for everyone. They welcome solo travelers, couples, families, as well as veteran and educator-specific excursions.
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