Talking Down Under
Holloway Travel Outfitters, 1150 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, presents an Australian destination talk with Matt Knowles of Sea Escape Travel at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The session will cover geography and things to do in various regions of the country. Reservations are required for the free event; (916) 486-9170.
Thanksgiving in Tuscany
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tuscany on a Nov. 20-28 trip with the Italian Cultural Society. The tour price of $2,699 includes round-trip air between San Francisco and Florence, Italy, nine nights in a villa hotel, breakfasts, dinners and numerous sightseeing tours. An optional day in Rome can be added. Details: Patrizia Cerruti, (916) 482-5900 or www.italiancenter.net.
Dutch canals
Holland at tulip time is a sight to behold, and one of the best ways to enjoy the color is on a canal cruise. A trip departing Sacramento on April 18 will pass through canal-side flower fields and historic cities in Belgium as well as the Netherlands, with numerous tours and other activities scheduled along the route. Round-trip airfare from Sacramento is covered in the $3,485 per-person cost. Information: Maddy Fehan, (916) 543-4837.
Fleet Week trip
Join Sierra College Community Education on an Oct. 11 trip to enjoy Fleet Week activities on San Francisco Bay. The excursion includes free time in Sausalito and an afternoon buffet brunch on the San Francisco Belle to watch the Blue Angels flying overhead. Registration is $144; deadline is Sept. 4. Information: (916) 781-0590 or www.sccommed.org.
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