Embrace the AARP Ethels Journey with Road Scholar^®

Independent New Orleans: Jazz, Jambalaya and Joie de Vivre

March 8 - 13, 2026
$2,099 double and $2,619 single

Enjoy the New Orleans of your imagination: the sound of Jazz drifting up Bourbon Street, a nearly miraculous bowl of gumbo, the charm of a Garden District mansion. Have an unforgettable stay as you hear, taste and see all that New Orleans is famous for and learn about the intriguing side of the city that few outsiders know. Discover the literary landmarks of Tennessee Williams, learn the secrets of creole cooking from a local chef and much more. You’ll have plenty of time on your own to stroll Bourbon Street, walk the levee, eat beignets and Muffaletta sandwiches or ride a streetcar named Desire.

Signature City Charleston

May 10 - 15, 2026
$2,899 double and $3,679 single

Tour manicured gardens, ornate home interiors and antebellum history of the plantations nestled within Charleston and the coastal Lowcountry. Encounter the life stories of those who lived and worked in these stately homes and historic plantations, black and white, enslaved and free. Learn about the Gullah community, descendants of enslaved people, who have preserved more of their African heritage than any other community in the country.

New Mexico’s Finding Your Bliss in the Land of Enchantment for Women

October 25 - 30, 2026
$2,499 double and $3,049 single

Take a break from the stresses of daily life and escape to Santa Fe and the Land of Enchantment on a women-only educational retreat. Relax in high desert beauty, stimulate your mind and experience new cultures. Learn healing practices used by indigenous peoples, and discover the curative power diverse traditions from other cultures have brought to New Mexico. Learn how to prepare delicious cuisine, gain flexibility with yoga and hike through glorious landscapes.