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To further elevate your next Cuban adventure with us, our staff recently traveled to Havana in support of the Cuban people, diving into some exciting hands-on research and meeting artists and scholars.

From an exclusive inside look at the restoration of one of Havana's oldest convents, completed in 1643, to a behind-the-scenes visit to one of Time magazine's "world's greatest places," the multipurpose art space Fábrica de Arte Cubano, we fell in love with it all—and we can't wait to share the wonders of Cuba with you. Check out our photos.

Uncover Cuba's allure yourself on our next program,
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗮: 𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆,
𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰–𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

You’ve earned a well-deserved break, as Election 2024 ramps up with tonight’s presidential debate. Take advantage of early voting this fall, then tune out the noise: While the election unfolds this November, rejuvenate and enrich your mind on a luxurious, leisurely cultural escape to the Rhine Valley. Trade “the road to 270” for a beautiful river voyage with exquisite Renaissance art, timeless Gothic cathedrals, and crimson and gold autumn scenery in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland.

Join a community of sophisticated, culturally curious travelers like you on an enchanting cruise during a quiet time of year in Europe:
Masterpieces & Monuments of the Rhine Valley: Basel to Amsterdam Aboard Advance, October 31–November 6, 2024.

Click here for the brochure: https://bit.ly/4cA3amE

This morning, our voyagers aboard the Emerald Azzurra, woke up to this glorious sunrise emerging behind Nevis peak

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A vessel is a key compartment of the experience of sailing or cruising, and in a place as diverse and magical as the Caribbean, the vessel sets the tone.

This week, we are incredibly lucky to be sailing the Caribbean aboard these two beauties, offering our travelers experiences from past and present.

Fancy a game of badminton? Behold the world’s largest shuttlecocks! 

Travelers on The Met’s recent program "The Arts in America’s Heartland: Kansas City & Crystal Bridges" stood in awe before these whimsical creations during an exclusive visit to Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 

In 1994, the artistic team of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen created this installation, reimagining the museum's building as a badminton net and the lawn as a playing field, placing the giant shuttlecocks as if they'd just landed on opposite sides of the net.

Each of these giants is a true heavyweight, weighing in at a remarkable 5,500 pounds, and standing at an impressive height of nearly 18 feet with a diameter of 16 feet. 

Stay tuned for our next program to Kansas City and witness them for yourself.

once said, "I show up in different places, and I'm witness to unbelievable things." Today, the 19-time Grammy Award-winning cellist showed up to give a private concert for guests on our exclusive Chilton Club trip to the Berkshires, a wonderful surprise organized (and kept top-secret) by our excellent development team! 

Yo-Yo Ma left our guests spellbound with an intimate performance at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, currently closed to the public and opened only for Arrangements Abroad on this beautiful autumn afternoon. And we have the pictures to prove it!

You never know who will appear on one of our meticulously curated journeys. Tell us your favorite Yo-Yo Ma performance below.

The great Fernando Botero, the Colombian painter and sculptor renowned for his offbeat depictions of often amusingly rounded human figures, passed away at 91 earlier this month. Botero found inspiration in the enchanting Italian town of Pietrasanta, a living museum dotted with contemporary sculptures, including Botero’s own distinctive creations. Nestled near Tuscany’s marble quarries, Pietrasanta was once home to Michelangelo in the 16th century.

Botero so loved Pietrasanta that he chose it as his final resting place. We share his affection for this tiny artistic mecca, a destination that continues to enchant. While Botero’s work sparked debates in contemporary art circles, his legacy is one of innovation, cultural impact, and daring expression. Farewell to a true artistic maverick.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/arts/fernando-botero-dead.html

Any country that measures success by Gross National Happiness knows how to throw an entertaining party! On August 22, Arrangements Abroad staff had a fantastic time savoring Bhutanese cuisine and culture at a New York event hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan. Our team even met the amazing , a star of Bhutan’s alt-rock scene!

Starting September 24, presents “Manet/Degas,” an unprecedented exhibition exploring the intertwined careers of Parisian artists Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas. Once dear friends, their bond evolved into an intense rivalry that profoundly shaped their masterpieces. https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/manet-degas

As a preview, join The Met in Paris for “Crossed Paths: The Art of Manet & Degas in 19th-Century Paris,” September 5-12, 2023. Led by French Impressionism scholar Dr. Barbara Stehle (), this journey offers private access to Paris’s museums, including the Musée d’Orsay, and historic sites and neighborhoods where Manet, Degas, and their artistic circle, including Monet and Renoir, lived and worked.

The tour also includes exclusive tours of the Musée Marmottan Monet, home to the world’s largest Monet collection, and Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny.

Call us at 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 to sign up or for more information.

Thank you to the Vienna Tourist Board and the Hotel Sacher for hosting a fantastic trip to Vienna to experience your beautiful country.

Sotheby’s has named Château La Coste in Aix-en-Provence, France, one of its “8 Unmissable Art Destinations.” Where else can you find architecture from the likes of Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry, and Renzo Piano, and sculptures by Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, Ai Weiwei, and other masters—all in one place? http://bit.ly/AA_chateaulacoste

Experience it for yourself with The Met on “Van Gogh, Cézanne & Matisse: Impressionism & Post-Impressionism in Provence,”June 10–19, 2023, a journey through Provence in the footsteps of these great artists. Email [email protected] to find out more and sign up today!

Happy ! Dive into the history of photography with The Met’s Curator in Charge of the Department of Photography on two trips next year. Can you guess where we’re headed?

Email [email protected] for more information.

Long live the 14th of July!

Join us in celebrating Bastille Day as revelers gather in Paris, while fireworks and a light show in the gardens of Versailles will light up the night sky.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭-𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮
This fall, enjoy an authentic, 18th-century royal experience with
21st-century comforts at Versailles!
Travel with The Met for behind-the-scenes access to thjs richly historic royal estate, and spend two luxurious nights in one of the renovated royal bedrooms.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Uncover the secret treasures of a royal icon, Marie Antoinette in
Paris & Versailles. Travel with The Metropolitan Museum of Art
on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris, November 1-8, 2022.
Stay two splendid nights at the Palace of Versailles and more!
Email [email protected] for more information.

The Met’s wildly anticipated exhibition
In America: An Anthology of Fashion
opens at the museum May 7.
After last night’s star-studded Met Gala, there’s couture galore
happening in New York City!

Email [email protected] for more information.

You never know who you might encounter on our programs! Our guests from The Metropolitan Museum of Art met with the
Austrian president, Alexander Van der Bellen (center), on their exclusive trip to Vienna led by fashion historian and author Jessica Glasscock (on his right).

45 years of discovering new realms.
45 years of fulfilled dreams.
45 years of enriching experiences for curious travelers.

As Arrangements Abroad celebrates 45 years of exclusive cultural travel today, we celebrate you most of all. Thank you for traveling with us, and you can be sure to enjoy more life-changing adventures and behind-the-scenes surprises with us for years to come.

Travel! Jim Friedlander, President of The Museum Travel Alliance & Arrangements Abroad joined Maxwell Anderson for an insightful listen about travel, domestically and abroad. Learn about post-pandemic cultural experiences awaiting the (well-heeled) traveler. From air travel to seafaring to luxury trains, Jim shares developments with trips to places ranging from Cuba to Central Asia. Put your feet up and have a vicarious sampling of adventures abroad.

Maxwell L. Anderson Episode 81: Jim Friedlander November 7, 2021 Maxwell Anderson Travel! This week we speak with Jim Friedlander, President of The Museum Travel Alliance & Arrangements Abroad Inc. And learn about post-pandemic cultural experiences awaiting the (well-heeled) traveler. From air travel to seafaring to lu...

La vie est belle à Paris!

This past week, travelers enjoyed an exclusive Met journey to the French capital with , a specialist in 18th- and 19th-century French painting. Here's a peek at their private tour of the Louvre and more.

Plus, Jonathan Henery, the nephew of the artist Christo, surprised guests at his late uncle's stunning new work, L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, which Henery helped install in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle.

Did you love The Met Gala, fashion’s most star-studded event, last night?

Join The Met for more exclusive couture and culture on our
“Metropolitan Couture: Inside New York Fashion”
trip in NYC from November 3-7, 2021.


Photo credit: Noir Kei Ninomiya, ensemble, red wool, resin-treated faux fur, nylon, spring 2020. Photograph courtesy of Comme des
Garçons, Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion, The Museum at FIT

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