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A Week on the Amalfi Coast featuring Pompeii and Herculaneum
September 1 to 9, 2010

Delight in the scenic grandeur of the Amalfi Coast with its varied architecture and picturesque vertical landscape.  Pastel-colored towns that cling to the cliffs are connected by the serpentine Amalfi Drive. 

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Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
October 28 to November 4, 2010

The colorful celebrations surrounding the Day of the Dead are most vibrant in Oaxaca. Experience the energy and festivities of the Day of the Dead as well as the sights in and around Oaxaca, a city of tree-shaded plazas, tiled roofs and cobbled streets.

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Classic and Contemporary China: Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai
October 10 to 20, 2010

Explore the many faces of China from classic to contemporary art, historic splendors to natural wonders, and cosmopolitan cities to ancient sites. This itinerary is designed as a traveling symposium with special lectures by local scholars, artists, historians, and curators in each city.

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Contemporary Art and Design in Japan's Inland Sea featuring the Setouchi International Art Fair
October 20 to 30, 2010

Thoroughly modern yet highly traditional, explore the many contrasts of Japanese art and design.  Take in the cutting edge architecture of Tokyo and delve into the country's past in Kyoto.  Tadao Ando's Benesse House will be the base to see the numerous contemporary installations in place on several islands in Japan's Inland Sea during the Setouch Internation Art Fair.

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Iran: Mosques, Minarets, and Persian Gardens
2011

Iran is a country where ancient cities and awe-inspiring sites serve as a vivid reminder of the country’s great past.  Here the splendor of turquoise domes and minarets, monumental city squares, and the intricacy of architectural ornamentation contrast with exotic bazaars and expansive caravanserais.

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