Summer Travel Series
It's Jan Term without the homework.
Come see the world with us! You can enjoy a series of educational trips to meaningful destinations designed especially for you: Saint Mary's alumni and friends of all ages from the broader community.
Everyone is welcome! Join us to connect and explore new places with the world as our classroom.
These friendly, inclusive trips will be led the Saint Mary's way, with small groups and some seminar-style discussions. On these adventures, you'll form unique bonds and make lifelong connections, and that will make the experience all the richer. Learning doesn’t end with your degree!
Summer 2025 Travel Experiences
🇬🇧 London Bites & Sights: A Week of Food and Culture
Professor Philip Goodwin
May 26 – June 2, 2025
View London Trip Information
🇲🇽 A Magical Journey: Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca
Professor Alvaro Ramirez
June 28 – July 11, 2025
View Mexico Trip Information
🇺🇸 Wine, Wisdom & the Christian Brothers: A Vintner’s Voyage in Napa
Br. Glenn Bolton, FSC & Professor Philip Goodwin
June 29 – July 1, 2025
View Napa Trip Information
🇫🇷 Sensory Escape: A Mindful Journey through the French Riviera
Professor Akilah Reynolds
July 10 – 18, 2025
View France Trip Information
🇨🇷 Nourishing Yourself through Yoga and Creative Writing in Costa Rica
Professor Dana Lawton and Jen Kulbeck
July 18–28, 2025
View Costa Rica Trip Information
Additional details about each of these 2025 trips will be posted soon, including itinerary, price, and informational sessions.
2025 key dates
Deposits due: April 3, 2025
($1,000 for international trips, $250 for domestic trip)
Final payments due: April 28, 2025
Testimonials
Travelers have said:
“It was a truly fantastic experience. The group was great. I would love to do it all over again.”
“I absolutely loved the short history lesson provided before the trip. It was so enlightening and really helped us appreciate the experience even more.”
“Great pace for multi-age group.”
“Out of all the activities and excursions, I greatly enjoyed the cooking class. Being able to create, learn new cooking methods, and work alongside my peers was very enjoyable. Not to mention, all the food that we created was delicious!”
“We saw so much, we did so much. Far surpassed my expectations.”