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Brookfield, Wis. (April 18, 2008) — Adventure-seekers Dorothy and Bob Dieter of Brookfield have created countless memories by attending over 75 educational learning experiences with Elderhostel.

Dorothy first heard about Elderhostel from a friend at church, and thought is was a good option to explore as she headed into retirement. While attending a Taste of Door County program, Dorothy learned the history of one of her favorite parts of Wisconsin, while meeting memorable and interesting people. One person she did not expect to meet along the way was her husband-to-be, Bob.

Together, the Dieters try to attend at least six educational adventures a year. Their travels have not only brought them to different regions of the United States, but also around the world. Some of their favorite memories come from adventures in Italy, where they explored the medieval villages and art of Tuscany, and the unique culture and people of New Zealand. Most recently, the Dieters headed to Florida for a six-day program, St. Augustine, Visiting Micanopy, and Wild Florida, which revealed the hidden treasures of the state. The adventure included learning the history of the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, taking a guided walking tour through the town of Micanopy, and exploring the untamed side of Florida by glass-bottom boat through Ocala National Forest.

“The things we like most about Elderhostel are the wide variety of opportunities to see the world, the active programs, and the all-inclusive nature of the programs,” Dorothy Dieter says. “We learn and take away something new from each and every program, and we get to do things we love. It is also a wonderful thing to know that the details are taken care of and that you have a local connection with each program coordinator, while at a program.”

Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel organization for older adults. More than 160,000 people enroll in Elderhostel’s 8,000 programs annually. Elderhostel provides exceptional learning adventures throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world. Expert instructors and experienced group leaders create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information, leading fascinating field trips and providing meaningful cultural excursions. In 2004, Elderhostel launched Road Scholar to meet the needs of a new generation of educational travelers. For more information, please visit

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