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  • Monday, January 30 – Monday, February 6 – Gardens of the Caribbean

    Yale Educational Travel and Smithsonian Journeys are sponsoring a round trip cruise from Antigua January 30 – February 6 aboard the S.Y. Sea Cloud.  Yale’s study leader is Leo W. Buss, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, known for his research in ecology and evolution, and author of The Evolution of Individuality.  Smithsonian’s expert is Ann Pavord, gardening correspondent for The Independent and author of a number of books on plants including the best-selling The Tulip.  Islands will include Guadelopupe, Iles des Saintes, Nevis, St. Eustatius, Tortola & Virgin Gorda, and St. Barthelemy, as well as Antigua.  For complete information, visit http://www.yaleedtravel.org/caribbean17, and http://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/tours/caribbean-sea-clous/itinerary/

  • Sunday, January 13 – Sunday, January 20, 2013 – Gardens of the Caribbean

    The Caribbean’s balmy island breezes and centuries-old tradition of gardening make a delightful winter interlude. Board the sailing yacht Sea Cloud II and enjoy private entrée to a splendid variety of island gardens during a seven-night voyage. Accompanied by horticulturist Patrick Bowe, sail from Antigua to St. Barthélemy, with its French savoir faire. On Tortola admire the spectacular harbor views at lush Governor’s Gardens, and on Virgin Gorda sample a rum punch at the exclusive Bitter End Yacht Club. Continue to St. Eustatius in the Netherlands Antilles and to Nevis, for a visit to the Alexander Hamilton house. Spend a morning in Iles des Saintes with its charming Colonial capital before concluding in Antigua. Throughout your voyage, enjoy elegant amenities aboard ship and time for leisurely hours under full sail. An optional prelude in Antigua will be offered.

    Travel in the company of exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader, Patrick Bowe, author of The Gardens of the Caribbean, Gardens of Central Europe, and most recently Gardens of the Roman World. Call 855-330-1542 for complete information, or visit www.smithsonianjourneys.org/tours/caribbean. Pricing starts at $4,995.