• Trips for 20s & 30s Everywhere

    Explore Europe, South America & beyond with people your age. Let’s make it unforgettable.

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  • Grad & Young Alumni Trips

    Unique trips for recent college grads, young alumni, and traditional alumni travelers. Expand your horizons in great places with great people.

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  • Study Abroad & Educational Travel

    See the world and study abroad with customized programs for professors and travel planners. Any age group, any budget and any destination.

    Group Journeys

Why Travel with Us?

  • Excitement

    Whether it's biking in Holland, taking a cruise on the Rhine river, or jumping off cliffs in Greece, our tours offer flexible and fun experiences.

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  • Accommodations

    We stay at 3 or 4-star hotels, where only two people share a room with guaranteed private baths in convenient locations.

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  • Connection

    Travel with people who share similar interests, and enjoy group activities from meals to excursions, and make new life-long friends and share the memories.

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  • History

    AESU World Travel has been arranging exciting travel programs since 1977, offering reliable, quality programs to fit your needs.

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  • Such an incredible experience! So organized and I love how we so quickly went from place to place and were able to see so much!

    Abigail, past AESU traveler

  • I loved that we got to experience so much of Europe in one trip. I love looking back at the trip and seeing how many life experiences and opportunities I packed in!

    Kylie, past AESU traveler

  • I like that a little bit of everything was included, such as local tours, free time, and local meals. Our tour guide was fantastic.

    Charlotte, past AESU traveler

Who We Are

AESU and Alumni World Travel

Since 1977, we’ve empowered young adults to explore the world through meaningful, affordable group travel that fosters connection, curiosity, and personal growth.

About Us

Stories from Us

  • From Classroom to Colosseum: How Travel Makes History Come Alive

    Textbooks give us dates, facts, and theories. But stepping onto the streets of Rome, Athens, or Paris? That is where history truly comes alive. AESU trips offer graduates and students a special chance to walk through the pages of their textbooks, turning lessons into lived experiences. Read on to learn more! Rome: A Living Museum […]

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  • Passport Panic? What to Do if Yours Expires Before Your AESU Trip

    The excitement of planning your AESU 2026 adventure is in full swing, your travel wish list is growing, your group is forming, and you’re counting down the months until takeoff. Before you start daydreaming about getting gelato in Florence or sunset views in Santorini, there is one not-so-glamorous travel essential you have to check right […]

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  • How to Survive (and Thrive) on Your First Group Trip Abroad

    Traveling abroad for the first time is exciting enough, but doing it with a group of new friends? That’s where the real adventure begins. Whether you’re joining AESU for your first international trip or you’ve traveled before but never in a group setting, learning how to balance connection, independence, and cultural curiosity can make your […]

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AESU Bespoke Journeys

Looking for accessible luxury?

We believe that true luxury means a bespoke travel experience, tailored just for you. Where someone else handles all of the little details that turn a trip into an effortless vacation. All you have to do is relax and enjoy.

Your Dream Trip
  • Family Vacations

  • Destination Weddings

  • Milestone Celebrations

Travel for Good

AESU founded “TRAVEL for GOOD” several decades ago and has been a pioneer in promoting responsible and sustainable travel. When traveling with AESU you’ll discover our remarkable world in a responsible manner.

  • Community Collaboration

    We work closely with local communities to ensure tourism supports local livelihoods and preserves cultural heritage, fostering sustainable partnerships for long-term benefits.

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  • Responsible Travel Practices

    By encouraging travelers and businesses to adopt eco-friendly and socially conscious behaviors, we help reduce tourism's negative impact on the environment and local cultures.

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  • Environmental Conservation

    We focus on protecting nature by promoting practices that minimize environmental damage, safeguard wildlife, and conserve natural resources within popular tourist destinations.

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  • Sustainable Management

    Our efforts strengthen destination management by implementing strategies that balance tourism growth with the preservation of local ecosystems and cultural integrity.

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