Learn about upcoming travel opportunites and meet our travel partners
Travel with Samantha Trips
Bonnie Scotland: May 1-11, 2025
A not-to-be missed 11-day tour from Edinburgh up through the stunning Scottish Highlands and back. Explore cultural hotspots such as Perth, Inverness, and Oban with your private bus, guide, and personal attention from Samantha. From ethereal landscapes to ancient monuments, urban Scottish culture, and of course whisky, this tour has it all!
Croatia: Europe’s Secret Paradise: June 22-30, 2025 **2 SPOTS LEFT!**
Beyond the beautiful beaches and stunning cliffs, Croatia is a major cultural hub with a storied history, delicious food and wine, scenic vineyards, and eight breathtaking national parks.
Travel with Newton Community Education & Etgar 36
The Civil Rights Journey: October 23-26, 2025
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll visit significant landmarks and hear firsthand accounts from those who were directly involved, gaining valuable insight into the efforts that led to meaningful change. This trip focuses on the ongoing fight for justice. Connect with history, gain new perspectives, and leave inspired to be part of the change.
This trip is in partnership with Samantha Travel.
Meet our travel parnters
Samantha Trips
Samantha Trips grew out of Samantha’s desire to bring people together and craft travel adventures with personal attention, thoughtful service, and a rich community experience. Founded in June 2022, Samantha Trips have been hotly in demand and expanded rapidly! Samantha Trips is proudly offering adventures to Portugal, Scotland, Croatia, Norway & Denmark, and Iceland in 2025.
Newton Community Education & Etgar 36
Robin Shaevel is the Adult & Travel Program Coordinator for Newton Community Education (NCE), and previously served as the Middle & High School Program Coordinator for NCE Kids. Robin enjoys all activities outdoors like hiking, biking, running, swimming, and skiing. She is also an avid traveler and captures her experiences through photography. Robin especially loves spending time with her big Bernedoodle, Olive, on their walks in Vermont.
Billy Planer is the Founder and Director of Etgar 36. He developed Etgar 36 after 20 years of leading synagogue youth programs and educating young people. He has led numerous trips around America and abroad. He is from Atlanta and enjoys live music, travel, trying new restaurants, and sports.
