Two trips are planned in 2004 for Adrian College faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends. First, a nine-day tour of Japan over spring break. Highlights include: Osaka Castle; Kyoto, the city of 1,000 temples; the Temple of the Gold Pavilion; Nijo Castle with its “nightingale floor”; the ancient capital of Nara with the world’s largest bronze statue; a ride on the bullet train; a cruise across an inland sea at a resort at the foot of Mt. Fuji; Tokyo, with its imperial palace, world-class nightlife, bustling electronics district, and museums; and Nikko, the resting place of Shoguns and samurai. Approximate cost: $2,636 for students, $2,916 for adults over 25.

Next, a 13-day tour of Romantic Europe, early May. Highlights: the floating city of Venice; the cultural mecca of Florence; the medieval holy city of Siena; Pisa; the resort country of Monaco; Nice, on the French Riviera; the city of lights, Paris, with its Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and incredible nightlife; and the Loire Valley, famous for its castles, Chartres Cathedral, and winemaking. Approximate cost: $2,150 for students, $2,450 for adults over 25.

Prices for both tours include roundtrip airfare, hotels, ground transportation, breakfast, dinner, admissions, tour guides, and all airport fees.

For applications, itineraries, or more information, contact Dr. Robin Bott at 517-264-3908 (w), 517-263-5239 (h), or e-mail: rbott@adrian.edu.