Past Tours

Highlights from the 2009 Pre-Convention Tour of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland:

This tour of 58 ITHFers commenced in London and moved through Stonehenge, Stratford, Bath to Cardiff, Wales, then through Ireland to Dublin, then through the Lake District to Edinburgh, Scotland and back to York and to Birmingham for convention. This tour was divided into two groups following the same itinerary. One was led by John and Audrey Steven and the other by Steve and Noko Yoshida.

Highlights from the 2006 Post-Convention Spectacular Scandinavian Tour:

The 2006 Post-Convention Spectacular Scandinavian Tour began with a flight from Copenhagen to Bergen, Norway and on to Loen by way of the stunning fjords and glaciers, then to Oslo and historic Stockholm. Then to Helsinki by cruise and St. Petersburg and back to Helsinki.

On the water beneath the fjords.

A special presentation for us in St. Petersburg.

Highlights from the 2006 Pre-Convention Spectacular Scandinavian Tour:

The 2006 Pre-Convention Spectacular Scandinavian Tour began with a welcome dinner in Helsinki. From there to the traditional Russian capital of St. Petersburg and then back to Helsinki. Then to Stockholm by overnight cruise, and on to explore the viking heritage in Oslo, Norway. The group visited Lilliehammer, the site of the '94 Winter Olympics, and on to the land of beautiful fjords in Loen, Voss, Myrdal and Flam. By cruise the group arrived in Bergen to enjoy a farewell dinner.

Our group hosted by the St. Petersburg Rotary Club.

Bergen at noon

Highlights from the 2005 “Centennial” Tour of the U.S.A.:

The 2005 Tour began with the sites of Washington D.C, then to spectacular New York City's attractions, to magnificent Niagara Falls, to Mackinac Island through Green Bay to Rotary International headquarters, Evanston, then on to Chicago to celebrate Rotary's 100th year.

The Niagara Falls

“Our Gang” at Mackinac

Highlights from the 2004 Pre-Convention Tour of Japan:

All enjoying one of the finest amenities found in Japan.

ITHF'ers enjoying the dance floor in Japan.

Highlights from the 2004 Post-Convention Tour of Japan:

Members on tour hold an InnerWheel gathering.

Tour leader Ed has help dressing for the occasion.

Highlights from the 2003 Australian Adventure Tour:

Enjoying a real Outback barbie.

Sunset over the Outback

Highlights from the 2003 New Zealand Adventure Tour:

A quiet moment with friends and a glass of bubbly

The snow covered peaks of the South Island on the way to Milford.

Highlights from the 2002 Portugal and Spain Tour:

Ed and Ed with the ladies.

Flamenco was everywhere!

Highlights from the 2000 South American Adventure Tour:

View from a vantage point overlooking the harbor of Rio de Janiero

Cuzco

Highlights from the 1999 "Into the Orient" Tour:

Eighty six ITHFers converged on Hong Kong for exciting adventures exploring the sights and sounds of this part of the world - and, of course, it hardly blinked.

Bangkok and Chaing Mai provided an excellent introduction to Thailand and its warm and friendly people.

From Hong Kong, where they say everything not specifically prohibited is allowed, to Singapore, where they say that everything not specifically allowed is prohibited, - this ITHF tour took us on a happy and exciting crosscultural excursion through the Orient.

Group in front of Taoist temple on island.

Sharon and Art Harrington with Helen and Joe Goldblatt, preparing to sail the Mai Ping River

Highlights from the 1997 “Celtic Capers” Tour:

For sixteen days, 73 ITHFers and their partners explored England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland - from seas to mountains, from humble abodes to historic castles, from lonely canal walks to glorious gardens.

Tour members from Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile and others provided as much diversity and cultural sharing on the coaches as we encountered with the people there.

Not only was it introduction to an extraordinary land, it was excellent fun and fellowship - searching for the Leprechauns, hanging out in the pubs, snooping through the castles, balancing on the edge of the cliffs, etc.

Overlooking the cliffs of northern Ireland

Highlights from the 1995 “Heart of Europe” Tour:

This second adventure for ITHFers commenced in Vienna with the sights and sounds of Austria.

We continued down the Danube to Budapest, across the plains of Hungary to Switzerland, and to magnificent Zermatt and the Matterhorn - sights and experiences unmatched anywhere in the world.

After convention on the Riviera in Nice our group continued through southern France and celebrated the end of an extraordinary time together in Paris with a marvelous dinner.

Getting wet during the Heart of Europe Tour

Highlights from the 1993 “Down Under” Tour of Australia:

Because of its success, this first travel adventure not only set a high standard for future excursions, it resulted in the organization's name being changed to include the function of travel.

Throughout Australia, we experienced as much cultural diversity and sharing between ourselves on tour as we did between us and our gracious hosts there.

Ron Pearce and Marilyn made certain that all ITHFers on tour not only saw the sights from the bus, boat, plane, camel, train, etc., but that they saw the "real Australia" from inside the homes of the Rotarians and their families there.

Camel ride, Australia, 1993

The Ghan train club car speeds through the Outback;
Great trip overnight!