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Explore the World Through Education: Road Scholar Unveils the Top Trending Destinations for Lifelong Learners in 2025.
November 25th, 2024
Road Scholar, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel for older adults, today released the top trending destinations for educational travel in 2025, ahead of its 50th anniversary next year. Based on year-over-year program enrollment increases, Road Scholar identified the top 10 trending destinations — five domestic and five international — that are capturing the attention of lifelong learners as they head into the new year. These destinations reflect the highest increase in demand from 2024 to 2025, highlighting a growing enthusiasm for experiential learning through travel as more older adults seek opportunities to expand their knowledge and explore the world.
“As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2025, the interest in our new and ongoing programs is a testament to Road Scholar’s exceptional experiences offered across the world and the growing demand for educational travel,” said Maeve Hartney, chief program officer at Road Scholar. “Across the U.S., Road Scholar participants are embracing the post-pandemic trend of discovering enriching, educational experiences closer to home. For international programs, we’re seeing a growing enthusiasm for deepening knowledge through once-in-a-lifetime learning adventures, exploring hidden gems off the beaten path, and immersing in the culture of more remote, lesser-traveled destinations.”
Based on the largest year-over-year increases of confirmed enrollments in Road Scholar’s programs, here’s a look at the top trending domestic and international destinations:
Top Trending Domestic Destinations
Destination & Year-Over-Year Enrollment Increase
Lincoln, New Hampshire: 550%
San Francisco, California: 257%
Norfolk, Virginia: 207%
Santa Rosa, California: 150%
Stowe, Vermont: 140%
Top Trending International Destinations
Destination & Year-Over-Year Enrollment Increase
Namibia, Africa: 155%
Tanzania, Africa: 153%
Peru, South America: 144%
Greenland, Europe: 133%
Mongolia, Asia: 129%
The Top 3 Trending Domestic Destinations for Educational Travel
- Lincoln, N.H. – As a leader in the skip-gen travel movement, Road Scholar’s Nature of New Hampshire program provides a unique opportunity for grandparents to travel and learn alongside their grandkids in Lincoln. On this six-day, sea-to-sky adventure, participants ride along the Cog and Lake Winnipesaukee Railroads, sail on Squam Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, discover regional wildlife, taste maple syrup delicacies and more.
2. San Francisco, Calif. – To experience the best of the “City of the Bay,” Road Scholar’s six-day Signature City San Francisco program invites travelers to immerse themselves in the captivating story of San Francisco with the guidance of experts. Participants explore Alcatraz Island, learn about the fire of 1906, wander the markets of Chinatown and see iconic landmarks.

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Thanksgiving season arrives early at R House Wynwood. All November long, the beloved drag and dine destination is hosting celebrity homecomings, pop culture themed brunches, Broadway inspired weekends, reggaeton celebrations, and special Thanksgiving events. The atmosphere feels warm and upbeat, the food leans to fall flavors with a Miami twist, and each weekend offers something a little different for guests who want food, community, and entertainment all in one place.
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On November 15 and 16, R House honors RuPaul’s birthday with a tribute weekend. Saturday’s Dolls After Dark is hosted by T Lo Ivy with performances by Kat Wilderness and Juicy Love Dion. Sunday’s brunch is hosted by Athena Dion with Miami Starr, Serenity Hinez Dupree, Brittish Jay Foxx, and Chachita Rubio. The celebration mixes upbeat music, glamour, and a nod to one of drag’s most influential figures.
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The seasonal brunch menu includes:
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Pulled turkey sliders with cranberry BBQ sauce
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Pumpkin spice French toast
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Cayenne fried chicken with hot honey drizzle
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Jalapeño cheddar cornbread with candied bacon jam
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Pumpkin spice tres leches
Packages begin at sixty dollars for bottomless drinks. The eighty five dollar bottle service package is ideal for groups celebrating together. Groups of four or more receive complimentary front row seating, tequila shots, and entry to win a Clase Azul bottle. Groups of eight or more receive the Piña Loca shareable cocktail.

Chef Rocco’s Take Home Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Chef Rocco Carulli offers a complete Thanksgiving meal for guests who want a holiday feast without cooking at home. The Take Home Thanksgiving Meal Kits are forty dollars per person and are designed to feed individuals, couples, or small groups.
Each meal kit includes:
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Chimichurri marinated roast turkey
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Cayenne fried chicken
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Jalapeño cornbread
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Fall harvest salad
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Pumpkin spice tres leches
Orders are due by Tuesday, November 25 at 6 p.m. Pickup takes place on Wednesday, November 26. The dishes are packaged for simple reheating which makes at home hosting easy and enjoyable.
Seasonal Cocktails That Support Easter Seals
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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini for ten dollars
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Apple Cider Mule for eight dollars
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Cranberry Mimosa for seven dollars
These drinks add a light and festive touch to brunch or dinner while supporting a meaningful cause.

Blackout Friday Lights Up November 28
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Spend fifty dollars and receive fifty dollars in December gift cards
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Purchase one hundred dollar gift cards for fifty dollars with December reservations
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Enter to win a brunch table for four
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A Holiday Month Built Around Food and Community
R House has built a reputation for blending creative cooking with a welcoming performance environment. The November lineup reflects the venue’s commitment to celebrating people, flavor, and togetherness. Whether guests join for a themed brunch, try the new seasonal dishes, take home a holiday meal, or attend Blackout Friday, the month offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season with the people they love.

R House Wynwood
2727 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida
Reservations, event information, and holiday preorder details: rhousewynwood.com
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