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Not only do we offer courses about travel, we offer international and domesitc travel opportunities as well. Thinking of traveling with us? RSVP for our next free Information Session. Questions? Please call 925-424-1467 or email commed@laspositascollege.edu
 
  • Spring Migration Bird Walk in Del Valle Park
  • Fee: $175.00
    Item Number: SP2SPS100501
    Dates: 4/19/2025 - 4/19/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Instructor: Rich Cimino
    Modality: In-Person
    Building:Del Valle State Park Room:

    image of a magpie

    bird watchers with binoculars

    With the return of the Central and South American migrating bird species for nesting, spring birding in The Del Valle Park is an exciting time for avid and beginning birders. During this excursion, we may see up to 60 plus species. The key species we hope to see is the California Yellow-billed Magpie, the only endemic species in California. Your guide Rich Cimino will conduct species I.D. as we find the birds to study. 

    Binoculars are required. Layered clothing is best. Bring a hat, insect repellant, sunscreen, and liquids No pets allowed. This trip requires much walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Rain cancels the trip. Please note that restrooms may not be available as we walk through various habitats.

    Age Range: These classes are designed for all ages, 11+, adults, and seniors. Parents can accompany their children. 

    Location: This course is held in-person, offsite at Del Valle Park. The exact meeting location will be sent to attendees via email before the excursion. 

     

 

  • America's Music Cities: Featuring New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville
  • Fee: Varies: Click here for more information.
    Dates: 6/8/2025 - 6/15/2025
    Modality: In-Person
    Instructor: Laurie Miller (Collette Representative)

    downtown Nashville at night with neon signs of storefronts

     

    June 08 — June 15, 2025  8 Days  11 Meals

    Highlights: French Quarter, Jazz Revue, Grammy Museum, Graceland, Civil Rights Tour, Barbecue Lunch, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Show, Country Music Hall of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B, Choice on Tour: Goo Goo Cluster Candy or Johnny Cash Museum

    For more information, please visit our America's Music Cities Information Page. 

     Have more questions? RSVP for our next free information session with our travel agent. 

 

 

  • Roaming Coastal Maine: Featuring Portland, Acadia & Penobscot Bay
  • Fee: Varies: Click here for more information.
    Dates: 8/10/2025 - 8/16/2025
    Modality: In-Person
    Instructor: Laurie Miller (Collette Representative)

    coastal image of a lighthouse

     

    August 10 — August 16, 2025  7 Days  9 Meals

    Highlights: Portland, Choice on Tour: Victoria Mansion or Secrets of Portland's Old Port Walking Tour, Oyster Farm, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Lobster Trap Pull Demonstration, Camden, Freeport, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay

    For more information, please visit our Roaming Coastal Maine page.

     Have more questions? RSVP for our next free information session with our travel agent. 

 

  • Colors of Morocco
  • Fee: Varies: Click here for more information.
    Dates: 10/23/2025 - 11/6/2025
    Modality: In-Person
    Instructor: Laurie Miller (Collette Representative)

    colorful street market with various items for sale

     

    October 23 — November 06, 2025  15 Days  27 Meals

    Highlights: Rabat, Fes, Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp, Camel Ride, Khamlia Music Village, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Choice on Tour: Moroccan Crafts Shopping Tour or Local Marrakech Hammam Experience, Cooking Class, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque

    For more information, please visit our Colors of Morocco page.

    Back to back trips! Join us for Journey through Egypt and Jordan November 7 through 20th. 

     Have more questions? RSVP for our next free information session with our travel agent. 

 

  • Journey through Egypt and Jordan
  • Fee: Varies: Click here for more information.
    Dates: 11/7/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Modality: In-Person
    Instructor: Laurie Miller (Collette Representative)

    image of a Petra

     

    Nov 07 — Nov 20, 2025  14 Days  28 Meals

    Highlights: Amman, Petra, Impact Moment, Home-Hosted Lunch, Dead Sea, Choice on Tour: Dead Sea or Bethany Beyond Jordan, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, 4-Night Nile River Cruise, Valley of the Kings, Choice on Tour: Relax on Ship or Visit the Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Temple

    For more information, please visit our Journey through Egypt and Jordan page.

    Back to back trips! Join us for Colors of Morocco right before this trip, October 23rd through November 6th. 

     Have more questions? RSVP for our next free information session with our travel agent. 

 

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