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Santiago and the Bright Atacama Desert Sky

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The Atacama Desert in Chile is among the best stargazing spots in the world, and now you can find out why. With a New York Times science writer, visit the world’s most powerful ground-based observatory and meet with local astronomers. Explore Santiago, view the colorful clifftop homes in the Valparaíso and attend a private reception at a Chilean winery.

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Behind the Scenes of New York Theater

When you go to the theater, you probably don’t think about the hours, conversations and details that went into that production. On this journey, guided by a New York Times theater expert, meet with the creators of New York theater, visit some Broadway hangouts and learn about the inner workings that come together only when the curtain rises.

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The Civil Rights Trail in Alabama

The collective suppression of and struggle for civil rights reverberated across the United States in the 1950s and 1960s, but its loudest chorus was in the American South. With expert guidance from The New York Times, explore Alabama to witness the sites and hear the stories of those who fought and died for equal rights. Even decades on, the echoes are still heard.

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Andalusia: Center of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

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Andalusia, the second most-populated and the second-largest area of all the autonomous communities in Spain, is also a melting pot of cultures, races and religions. On this journey with a Times-selected expert who knows the region well, learn more about a place rich with Jewish, Muslim and Christian influences, where sites of all three major religions coexist.

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Culture, History and Progress in Morocco

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A land of legend and intrigue (and tagine), Morocco lies close to Europe, yet its place on the African continent has made it a multicultural crossroads for goods, ideas and people, including refugees from sub-Saharan Africa seeking asylum. With guidance from New York Times-selected experts, discover the rich, artistic influences of Moorish and European cultures, meeting with locals and experts to delve deep into this colorful nation.