Exploring 2026: Unforgettable Tours with Road Scholar
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At a special Ethel event, Shelley Emling introduces Mave Hartney from Road Scholar to discuss the partnership between Ethel and Road Scholar, following sold-out women-only tours in New York City and Broadway. Hartney describes Road Scholar’s nonprofit mission and its all-inclusive, education-centered travel approach, highlighting expert-led learning, minimal logistics, and social opportunities. They reveal three women-only tours for 2026: 'Independent New Orleans' (March 8–13) with a stay at Hotel Monteleone, cooking classes, jazz, and explorations of the French Quarter and Garden District, plus the WWII Museum; 'Signature City Charleston' (May 10–15) at the historic Francis Marion Hotel featuring lowcountry cuisine, Gullah culture, and music; and 'Finding Your Bliss' in Santa Fe (October 25), visiting Ghost Ranch, connections to Georgia O’Keeffe, indigenous healing, yoga and meditation options, and Native foods with chef Louise Ellen Frank. Details on pricing, roommate matching, and an average activity level of 2–3 miles per day are included.
At a special Ethel event, Shelley Emling introduces Mave Hartney from Road Scholar to discuss the partnership between Ethel and Road Scholar, following sold-out women-only tours in New York City and Broadway. Hartney describes Road Scholar’s nonprofit mission and its all-inclusive, education-centered travel approach, highlighting expert-led learning, minimal logistics, and social opportunities. They reveal three women-only tours for 2026: 'Independent New Orleans' (March 8–13) with a stay at Hotel Monteleone, cooking classes, jazz, and explorations of the French Quarter and Garden District, plus the WWII Museum; 'Signature City Charleston' (May 10–15) at the historic Francis Marion Hotel featuring lowcountry cuisine, Gullah culture, and music; and 'Finding Your Bliss' in Santa Fe (October 25), visiting Ghost Ranch, connections to Georgia O’Keeffe, indigenous healing, yoga and meditation options, and Native foods with chef Louise Ellen Frank. Details on pricing, roommate matching, and an average activity level of 2–3 miles per day are included.