Since 1972, Poe Travel and the Arkansas Arts Center have partnered on over 100 cutting-edge group trips that have spanned the globe. The only continent we haven't been to together is Antarctica! Together we have seen practically every art treasure of the world, both artistic and architectural. Besides visiting most major museums, we have consistently been afforded unprecedented access to private collections only dreamed of by the lay traveler. Some examples that stand out are:

• Visiting China in 1973, while Mao was still alive, with the first non-official American group trip there.


• Being escorted by the Dutchess of Alba's son through their palace in Madrid.


• A trip to Iran including a visit to the Persepolis complex before the revolution.


• Toulouse Loutrec's great grand niece entertained us in the Loutrec home in Albi, France.


• Having Renoir's grandson entertain us at his studio in Cagnes-sur-Mer.


• A trip to Afghanistan prior to the Russian Afghan war. Among other things we were able to see were now-destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas.