Travel Program, 2009
[July through December]
AGS Publications Travel Program, 2009
Last Updated:
November 18, 2008
The AGS Travel Program
THE 2009 SEASON [July through December]
brochure for the individual AGS Education Tour.
The Great Lakes
July 4 - 11, 2009 (8 days)
One of the great summertime idylls is once again close at hand. The American Geographical Society is pleased to take part in a revival of the classic, luxurious Great Lakes cruise—the créme-de-la-créme of
American holidays a half-century ago, and still today an ideal way to enjoy the pleasures of a grand voyage without having to venture far from home. In the company of AGS lecturer Larry Ford and aboard
the elegant, 50-cabin, all-suite Clelia II, journey through the history of North America while admiring dramatic natural wonders and feats of human engineering. Embarking in Duluth, Minnesota, set
sail on Lake Superior for Ontario’s Thunder Bay to inspect a British fort. Then, on the Keweenaw Peninsula, survey 150-year-old ruins of smelting works from the Great Copper Rush. After transiting the Soo
Locks—the world’s busiest—call at Mackinac Island, where horse-drawn carriages roll through perfectly preserved 19th-century lanes. Experience the unique traditions of the native Ojibwe people on
Manitoulin Island, and sail through Lake Huron and past the skyline of Detroit. Amidst the monumental endeavor of the Welland Canal, delight in the awesome thunder and spray of Niagara Falls before
disembarking in Toronto, on Lake Ontario. Experience this and more in the company of geographer Larry Ford and a limited number of like-minded fellow travelers aboard the elegant, newly refurbished
Clelia II —all so close to home.
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AGS Lecturer: Larry Ford, Professor of Geography at San Diego State University.
The Grand Trans-Siberian Rail Journey
August 21 - September 8, 2009 (19 days)
We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to re-live the golden age of travel along the famed Trans-Siberian Railway, covering almost 6,000 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok aboard the luxurious
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. After two nights in Moscow, you will board the train and set off on your eastward journey through Russia’s Siberia and Republics of Buryat and Tatarstan, plus a full
day in Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaan Baatar. Stops en route include Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, and Ulan Ude, with two final overnights in Vladivostok. In addition to outstanding cultural
excursions at fascinating locations amid remarkable and varied landscapes, the program also includes special wildlife viewing opportunities, including a visit to the Amur (Siberian) Tiger Rehabilitation
Center and a day on and around Lake Baikal—the world’s deepest lake. The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express offers the highest standard of comfort for your twelve-night rail journey, combining the
elegance of fine, Old World-style travel with modern amenities, superb cuisine, and excellent staff. The train’s Silver and Gold Class Cars offer luxurious private train accommodations that are the
finest available in Russia today, with en-suite baths and individual climate controls.
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AGS Lecturer: Alexander Murphy, Professor of Geography and Rippey Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon at Eugene.
From the Shores of Morocco to Patagonia: A Grand Voyage to West Africa, the Atlantic Islands and South America
Voyage I: November 10 - 29, 2009 (20 days)
Voyage II: November 26 - December 13, 2009 (18 days)
Join the American Geographical Society for an epic voyage from the northwestern coast of Africa to the southern tip of South America, traversing over 7,200 nautical miles, 70 degrees of latitude, and five nations.
Enjoy an old fashioned Grand Voyage from Morocco to Argentina, with languorous, relaxing days at sea that provide time for lectures and conversation, and to stretch out and enjoy a good book, in addition to
memorable sites and exotic ports of call. Travel aboard a small ship—the luxurious, all-suite, 57-cabin Corinthian II—which features spacious suites, excellent services, and aboard which the elements of
elegance and comfort are always upheld. Set sail from Casablanca to cruise down the Moroccan coast and out to the Cape Verde Islands. Embrace your inner explorer as you cross the Atlantic and visit vibrant
South American ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, ending at Ushuaia on the southernmost tip of the continent. En route, discover the Saharan dunes of northwestern Africa; natural and cultural wonders that
explorers have treasured for centuries, including the volcanic archipelago of the Cape Verde Islands; and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Salvador and Olinda, Brazil, and the Valdés Peninsula in Argentina.
Finally, encounter the blustery, remote British territories of the Falkland Islands, where a fantastic assortment of seabird life can be found, from steamer ducks to rockhopper penguins. Join one or both legs of this
Grand Voyage, from Casablanca to Brazil and/or from Brazil to Ushuaia!
AGS Lecturer: William Crowley, Professor Emeritus of Geography at Sonoma State University.
WILD EDGE OF THE PACIFIC
Voyage I: Fiji to New Zealand with Kermadec and Chatham Islands - November 27 – December 11, 2009 (15 days)
Voyage II: Chatham & Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand with Milford Sound - December 8 – 23, 2009 (16 days)
Join the American Geographical Society for an exploration of New Zealand, the Sub-Antarctic Islands, and the wild and isolated South Pacific Islands of Kermadec, Chatham, and the Bounty Islands.
Cruise about the elegant, small expedition ship Clipper Odyssey, with just 64 well-appointed cabins and lovely public interior and deck spaces. On Voyage I, explore Raoul, Macauley, and Curtis Islands—home
to one of the world’s rarest plants, a soaring tree fern. Huge populations of breeding seabirds include allied shearwaters and black-winged petrels, and snorkeling and diving opportunities reveal more than 145 species
of fish that call this extensive marine reserve home. Visit New Zealand’s north island to witness Maori culture and historical sights, then travel to the Chatham Islands, with towering cliffs, rugged coastline, dense forests,
and remote farms. On Voyage II, cruise from the Sub-Antarctic Chatham Islands on to the tiny cluster of Bounty Islands—noted for cliff-nesting Bounty Island shags. The Antipodes are home to half the world's population of
erect-crested penguins, and in the Sub-Antarctic Islands dusky dolphins, sperm whales, legendary yellow-eyed penguins, southern royal albatross, petrels, and sooty shearwaters are highlights. The scenic splendors and
magnificent geography of the World Heritage areas of Doubtful, Dusky, and Milford Sounds of New Zealand make a fitting finale to this wondrous journey.
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AGS Lecturer: David Keeling, Professor and Head of the Department of Geography and Geology at Western Kentucky University.
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