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WDET Travel: Christmas on the Danube Zoom Q & A
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Register for a no-obligation preview of WDET’s 2027 “Christmas on the Danube” trip.
The virtual presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11.
Cruise along the Danube and explore European Christmas markets in cities dressed for the holidays. The itinerary includes Würzburg, known for its Baroque architecture, and Nuremberg, home to one of the world’s oldest and largest Christmas markets. Travelers will visit riverside towns and experience local holiday traditions.
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WDET Travels: Costa Rica Zoom preview
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:30
Register for a no-obligation preview of the 2027 WDET trip to Tropical Costa Rica. The presentation will be held on Monday, April 27th at 6 p.m.

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and animals.
Explore part of a 20,000-acre nature preserve. Experience the forest canopy during a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Soak in the sunshine on breathtaking beaches. In Costa Rica, you will find a slice of paradise and so much more.
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WDET Travel: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily - Zoom presentation with Q&A
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00
Presentation with Q&A
Join us on Zoom, Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. for an information session with Collette about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily. This is a free, no-obligation event where you can learn all the details and ask questions.
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Trip description
Journey with WDET to Sicily and the southern coast of Italy.
October 7 – 20, 2026
Discover Palermo, shaped by Moorish and Norman influences. See Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Visit the hilltop town of Taormina, then enjoy a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner at a local winery.
Explore the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Take in the charm of Sorrento and the beauty of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and experience history up close.
This trip offers a mix of culture, history, and unforgettable landscapes.
Join us for a journey that brings Southern Italy and Sicily to life.
*Registering for the Zoom presentation does not commit you to participating in the trip nor guarantee a spot on the trip.

WDET Travel: Discover Canadian Rockies by Train
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-10
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Join Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET for a beautiful trip through the Canadian Rockies in Fall 2025!
From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver, board VIA Rail’s “The Canadian” for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada.
Tour: Canadian Rockies by Train TS371
Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Marvel at Athabasca. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake and the powerful Bow Falls. Experience a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.
Discover the natural beauty only found in the Canadian Rockies.
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WDET Travel: Alaska
2025-08-13 - 2025-08-23
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Join Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET for a beautiful Alaskan cruise in August 2025!
During the eleven-day experience, you’ll see Alaska from a Holland America Cruise ship on a breathtaking journey from Alaska to Vancouver. Plus, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a domed railcar.

Itinerary at a Glance
August 13, 2025 – August 23, 2025

Day 1
Westmark Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska

Day 2 – 3
McKinley Chalet Resort-Holland, Denali National Park, Alaska

Day 4
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge – Holland, Talkeetna

Day 5 – 11
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam, Seattle, Washington

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WDET Travels: Alaska Virtual Q&A
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
Register now for WDET’s no-obligation travel preview for the August 2025 WDET Travels trip to Alaska.
During the eleven-day experience, you’ll see Alaska from a Holland America Cruise ship on a breathtaking journey from Alaska to Vancouver. Plus, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a domed railcar.
Learn about the entire itinerary during our virtual travel preview and Q&A on June 13.
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WDET Travels: Morocco Virtual Q&A
2024-04-30 19:00 - 20:00
WDET Travels is offering a breathtaking experience for travelers in 2025: a 15-day trip to Morocco!
Colors of Morocco trip highlights include:

Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas.
Experience the desert by 4×4 and during your two-night camp stay.
Visit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.

Join our no-commitment virtual meeting to learn more about the Colors of Morocco trip on April 30, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET.
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Shades of Ireland WDET Trip
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-20
Ready to travel? Book your space now for the April 2024 Shades of Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland! The thirteen-day excursion includes round-trip airfare and deluxe accommodations.
In Dublin, you can visit Saint Patrick’s Cathedral or tour the Guinness Storehouse. The trip features lively pubs, green landscapes and such iconic sights as the Cliffs of Moher and the magnificent Giant’s Causeway as we make our way to Belfast to experience the Titanic Museum. Look at the itinerary for Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland at wdet.org/ireland!

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WDET Travel: Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains Preview
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:00
The WDET Travel tour heads to Switzerland and Italy for an incredible 11-day experience Oct. 3-13, 2024.

Cruise through Lago Maggiore and visit one of the beautiful Borromean Islands.
Stroll the lakeside boulevards of St. Moritz.
Journey through the Bernina Pass on one of the world’s most scenic railways.

Learn more at our virtual meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
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