Deep Dives
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2025 Māori and Mountains of New Zealand:
Aotearoa. This is the Māori name for the stunning islands of New Zealand. In this I.I. Deep Dive, we will explore the Māori’s rich cultural and historical presence in the islands. Beginning in Auckland, we will work our way through Rotorua, Tāupo, and cross into the southern island all the way down to Queenstown/Wanaka and the impressive Milford Sound.
2025 Rhinos and Winos:
This Island Immersion Deep Dive calls to the nature lover and fermented grape lover alike. Our journey through Southern Africa will take you to the stunning Victoria Falls, the unparalleled wildlife destination of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and the picturesque winelands of Cape Town in South Africa. Safari, history, culture, and wine converge into one journey to be remembered for a lifetime.
2025 Antarctica Expedition:
This highly anticipated Island Immersion Deep Dive is a gratuitous “promised myself I’d get there by the time I’m 40” lifetime milestone adventure. Join me! From Argentina’s Ushuaia, fin del mundo, we will embark by boat to the world’s southernmost continent. This is a voyage for the rugged and adventurous traveler!
2028 FestPAC, New Caledonia:
Join us for the 14th Festival of Pacific Art and Culture, FestPAC, the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. FestPAC celebrates the culture and heritage of indigenous Pacific Islanders through the participation of delegations from more than 20 island nations. It is only held every four years, each time being hosted in a different Oceanic nation.