Travel Tours

Tropical Costa Rica

The Retiree Association at Winona State is inviting UMRA members to join them a trip to Costa Rica in 2024. The final date to register is October 2, 2023. You're encouraged to register some time in August as spaces will fill up.

The Best of Portugal: From the Age of Discovery to Today

In a land known for its explorers, make your own discoveries in Portugal on this Nov 2024 journey to medieval monasteries, fertile vineyards and cities that are equal parts history and modern energy. This program combines field trips led by local experts with some time for independent exploration.  Reserve a space by May 1, 2024.

Absolute Southwest — A Canyonlands Adventure

Your UMRA Travel Committee has added a new Road Scholar tour in 2024 for members, "On the Road: Absolute Southwest - A Canyon Lands Adventure." The journey begins on Monday, October 28, 2024 to Friday, November 8, 2024. Register by May 1.

Splendid Spain

This trip begins in Madrid and ends in Barcelona with stops 3 cities in between. International round trip airfare from NYC is included in the quoted price. See the attached a copy of the e-brochure with highlights and complete itinerary.  Register by May 1.

French Quarter music festival, New Orleans, Louisiana

Enroll by June 30, 2023, and receive a $100 discount.

Sunny Portugal

The Retiree Association at Winona State is inviting UMRA members to join them a trip to Portugal in 2024. The final date to register is October 2, 2023. You're encouraged to register some time in August as spaces will fill up.

Bountiful Brazil

Step aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina on this UMAA trip and let your wanderlust guide you on an unforgettable 10-night journey through the vibrant heart of South America. 

Cancelled: Ancient Egypt & Nile River Cruise

This trip has been cancelled.  

Smartours is offering a trip to Egypt, visiting cities along the Nile and a 3 day Nile cruise for $3,749 per person, double occupancy, RT from N.Y., on 3 dates.

Santa Fe and Taos: A tale of two cities

Get an insider's perspective on Santa Fe and Taos alongside local artists, exploring the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, enjoying traditional music and learning about native cultures. The deadline for reserving a space is June 2, 2023.

Travel Opportunities Informational Meeting

Some of you have already signed up for the Costa Rica and Portugal tours and others are trying to decide.
You are all invited to attend an informal session hosted by a Collette Travel representative Katie Ganshert next Monday, September 18th at noon on zoom to hear more about these trips and to have your questions answered.

Travel to Portugal with UMRA, Road Scholar

Now that travel restrictions have opened, The UMRA Travel Committee has rescheduled the Portugal Wine Tour for May 5th, 2022.  Please make your reservations directly with Road Scholar. Let me know so I can add your name to our UMRA list. If you have any questions, please contact Cherie.

Travel to Portugal with UMRA, Road Scholar

Now that travel restrictions have opened, The UMRA Travel Committee has rescheduled the Portugal Wine Tour for May 5th, 2022.  Please make your reservations directly with Road Scholar. Let me know so I can add your name to our UMRA list. If you have any questions, please contact Cherie.

Explore Paris with Road Scholar

Due to the modest response to the Road Scholar “Art & History of Paris” tour the UMRA Travel Committee announced in November, Road Scholar has decided to add three more dates for participating.

Online Adventure: The Art & History of Paris

Live like a Parisian from the comfort of your living room during an online learning experience that brings you into the heart of the city. Our local Parisian experts will share the very best of their city while leading explorations of world-class museums and landmarks. Deadline to reserve a spot is Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Portugal river cruise reservation deadline reminder and update

The UMRA Travel Committee would like to remind members of the March 1 reservation deadline for our Douro River cruise.