Travel With Your Mountaineer Family
Each year, the WVU Alumni Association is proud to offer alumni and friends travel opportunities to exotic destinations around the world. As a member of the WVU Alumni Association, you will be given unique opportunities to take part in these educational programs and excursions.
Throughout the years, alumni and friends have enjoyed trips to the Greek Isles, Holland, England, Orlando, Phoenix and New Orleans. In addition, our Mountaineer faithful are always ready to show their support
of our athletic teams as they continue to excel. Through our partnership with WVU Sports Travel (www.wvusportstravel.com), we provide alumni and friends an opportunity to travel to bowl games, Final Four events/activities, and much, much more.
If you are interested in learning more about our Alumni Travel Program or would like more information, please contact us at 1-866-WVU-ALUM or e-mail alumni@mail.wvu.edu. Look for new opportunities coming your way soon!
2011-2012 Trips
Alaskan Frontiers & Glaciers
August 4-14, 2011
From cosmopolitan Vancouver, cruise along Canada’s unblemished coastline to Alaska – America’s last frontier. Traverse the scenic Inside Passage to Ketchikan, the former “Salmon Capital of the World,” followed by a visit to Icy Strait Point, a secluded and intimate seaport nestled in the pure beauty of Alaskan wilderness. Join us for this spectacular travel event aboard Oceania Cruises’ Regatta. For more information visit www.GoNext.com or call 800-842-9023. Register by December 15, 2010, to receive “double bonus savings.”
We hope you will join us for this extraordinary journey to Alaska.
Samba Rhythms
February 25-March 9, 2012
Early Bird Discount extended to September 14, 2011
The Samba Rhythms tour through South America includes stops at Rio de Janiero, Buzios, Ilha Grande, Sao Paulo, Porto Belo and Rio Grande in Brazil; Punta del Este and Montevedio in Uruguay; and Buenos Aires in Argentina. For more information, call 800-842-9023 (reference the WVU Alumni Association-sponsored Samba Rhythms tour).
Baltic Treasures Tour – June 8-19, 2012
Copenhagen to Stockholm (10 nights)
Prices from: $3,999 per person double occupancy (including airfare)
Baltic treasures abound on this magical voyage to some of Northern Europe’s most legendary ports aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant Nautica. Discover distant monarchies, Baroque palaces, and stunning harbors as you cruise to Germany, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, and Finland. Sail from Copenhagen to the delightful German port of Warnemunde and enjoy its lovely seaside promenade, or take a short drive to see Berlin’s legendary landmarks. Visit historic Rønne, Denmark, before cruising to Gdansk, a Polish city with charming medieval remnants and a shipyard famous for being the birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Explore the winding lanes of Visby, Sweden, and its medieval churches, then cruise to Latvia’s capital, Riga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dubbed the “Paris of the Baltics.” In Estonia, admire Tallinn’s beautifully preserved medieval architecture, and then head to St. Petersburg, a city marked by its beautiful palaces and onion-domed cathedrals. Take in Helsinki’s stunning modern architecture before concluding your journey in Stockholm. Create unforgettable memories as you sail the legendary Baltic Sea.
The best of Northern Europe is revealed on this magical voyage aboard the elegant Oceania Cruises Nautica. Discover distant monarchies, Baroque palaces, and stunning harbors as you cruise to captivating ports in Germany, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, and Finland. For more information, call 800-842-9023 (reference the WVU Alumni Association-sponsored Baltic Treasures tour).
Ireland (Kilkenny, Killarney and Dublin) – September 2012
Price: $1,999
Ireland is a country unlike any other in the world – a land of magnificent and varied landscapes, of folklore and legend – where the genuine warmth and friendliness of the local people will leave a lasting impression. We invite you to experience it for yourself from the exciting destinations of Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s loveliest inland cities; Dublin, Ireland’s capital rich in Georgian architecture, described as being “as intimate as a village and as friendly as a pub;” and Killarney, a colorful Camelot-like town surrounded by mystical lakes and majestic mountains. Visit spectacular Kilkenny Castle, and take the opportunity to see the renowned Waterford Crystal Factory while staying in Kilkenny. From Killarney, see beautiful Bantry Bay, and experience breathtaking coastal scenery as you travel the Dingle Peninsula. While in Dublin, see some of its famous attractions like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College, home to the magnificent Book of Kells, and visit the Northern Ireland capital of Belfast, a city adorned by Victorian architecture. Discover this beautiful land where a hundred thousand welcomes await you.
Magnificent landscapes greet you at every turn as you explore the Emerald Isle. Stay in medieval Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s loveliest inland cities; Georgian Dublin, Ireland’s fascinating capital; and Killarney, a delightful town surrounded by idyllic lakes and mountains. (reference the WVU Alumni Association-sponsored Ireland tour).
Tell Us About Your Trip!
Have you been part of one of our trips? We would love to hear from you. Please share some of your favorite memories and photos with us! E-mail your stories/photos to alumni@mail.wvu.edu.