Past Trips
The trips below have already occurred. Keep them in mind for future ideas, though!
At any point, feel free to email Jim Booth with inquiries.
Canada's Atlantic Coast
September 24, 2009 to October 03, 2009
We are very pleased to offer this new, fantastic trip to alumni and friends who are interested in visiting Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. One of the highlights of the trip will be a visit to Cape Breton Island and the famous Cabot Trail (see picture), named for the famous explorer. Its mountainous beauty, rugged terrain and spectacular ocean views combine to make this one of the most scenic trips on the Atlantic coast.
Our tour operator for the trip will be Collette Vacations, who have more Eastern Canada trips than any other company we know. The fall colors will make this an extraordinary trip!
Cost is $2,349 for double occupancy, plus airfare.
- Deposit: $250
- Make checks payable to Collette Vacations. Mail payment, with registration, to Collette Vacations, Att. West Coast Sales Team, 180 Middle Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
- Final payment due date: July 31, 2009
- Activity level: light to mild>
- Group size: 35
- Trip host: Jim Booth '64
Shakespeare in Ashland
July 09, 2009 to July 12, 2009
A longstanding tradition at Willamette, this trip is led by Senior Director of Alumni Relations Jim Booth '64, as well as play reviewer extraordinaire Pat Alley '73.
This year's productions include the Bard's classics Macbeth, All's Well that Ends Well, and Much Ado About Nothing. Contemporary plays will include Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, the Spanish epic Don Quixote, and a choice between Bill Cain's Equivocation or Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters.
Cost is $945 for double occupancy and $1,195 for single occupancy. Includes lunch and dinner first day, breakfast on last day, van transportation from Salem and three nights at the Plaza Inn & Suites. Deduct $40 if you will be meeting us there.
- Deposit: $100
- Make checks payable to Willamette University and mail to Jim Booth, Willamette University, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301
- Final payment due: June 1, 2009
- Activity level: light
- Group size: Limited to 25
- Trip hosts: Jim Booth '64, Pat Alley '73
Aegean Adventure
June 12, 2009 to June 24, 2009
Undergraduate and law alumni alike are invited to join WUCL Dean Symeon Symeonides and other University staff for this fabulous 12-day cruise from Istanbul, Turkey to Dubrovnik, Croatia to Athens, Greece, aboard the small but luxurious Oceania cruise ship Insignia. The ancient city of Ephesus, the Greek islands of Rhodes, Delos, and Santorini, as well as stops in Katakolon, Corfu and Crete, will provide historic and scenic experiences virtually every day!
Cost begins at $3,949 for double occupancy plus $199 for air. Call to see if any cabins are available.
- Deposit: Full payment due now
- Make check payable to Azumano Travel
- Mail check and registration to Denise Vogel, Azumano Travel, 615 SE Chkalov Drive #5, Vancouver, WA 98683.
- Activity level: Light to mild
- Group size: 45
- Trip host: Dean Symeon Symeonides
Paris and Normandy River Cruise
April 25, 2009 to May 03, 2009
Experience the history, culture and beauty of Paris, Normandy and Northern France in a single trip. By connecting these destinations with a river cruise, we are combining the convenience of unpacking just once with the variety and depth of experiences that comes with the daily tours you will enjoy as you cruse along the Seine from Paris to the beaches of Normandy. Spring is the ideal time to experience this extraordinary part of France!
Cost begins at $2,529 for double occupancy, plus air. Pre- and post-trip stays in Paris are available. Early booking discounts available if you deposit by Oct. 15 ($200 discount) or by Nov. 30, 2008 ($150).
- Deposit: $500
- Make check payable to Trafalgar Tours. Mail with registration to Jim Booth, Willamette University, 900 State Street, Salem, OR 97301.
- Activity level: Light to mild
- Group size: 30
Voyage of Discovery: Wonders of the Galapagos Islands
January 30 to February 7, 2009
Join Senior Director of Alumni Relations Jim Booth for this magical journey to the untouched habitat of this mysterious natural realm. This will truly be the journey of a lifetime aboard a state-of-the-art research vessel with a team of certified naturalists. We will also spend time in Quito and Otavalo, Ecuador.
You can add another spectacular experience to your trip by taking our optional post-trip to Peru and the "lost city" of Machu Picchu! A full itinerary brochure will be available in June, 2008.
Cost begins at approximately $3,195 double occupancy, plus airfare.
- Deposit : $600
- Final Payment Due : October 25, 2008
- Activity Level : Mild to Active
- Group Size : 25
- Trip Host : Jim Booth '64