Tour Name: Kenya Safari Tour Date: June 8 – 21, 2023 Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Director Highlights: It was with great anticipation that we began our Kenya Safari arriving in Nairobi, Kenya late in the evening. After a good night’s rest, we loaded up in several vans and headed off to the Olpejeta Conservatory to learn […]
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Name: Marge Sherid Hometown: Grew up in booming town of Gap, PA and since married have lived in Strasburg, Lancaster, and now Willow Street. Years Tour Directing: More than 20 years Travel Bible Verse: Phil 4:13, I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength! How many miles you’ve traveled (guess!): I […]
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Tour Name: New England and Canada Autumn Cruising Dates: September 23-October 1, 2023 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlights: Our tour group with Bob Neff Tours joined travelers from around the country with Mayflower Tours for a rainy tour of New York City before boarding our Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise ship, the Escape. We happened […]
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Tour Name: Mountain Trains of New Hampshire Tour Date: September 19-23, 2023 Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Director Highlights: We had an early start to the day and arrived in time to board the Café Lafayette Dinner Train for a relaxing train ride and a sumptuous 5-course dinner. After a good night’s rest at our […]
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Tour Name: Canadian Rockies VIA Rail Tour Dates: July 15 – 22, 2023 Tour Director: Laura Bomberger Tour Director Highlights: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta From the vibrant beauty of Butchart Gardens to the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the tranquil, turquoise lakes […]
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Tour Name: Springtime in Newport, Rhode Island Dates: June 13-16, 2023 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Highlights: We stepped back in time to the Gilded Age, beginning with a circle and a contra dance led by “Mrs. Astor,” our local guide. Then we toured two of the awesome mansions where the Vanderbilts entertained guests with […]
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Tour Name: Savannah, Charleston & Myrtle Beach Tour Date: April 24-30, 2023 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: This tour took us to the charming, historical, and waterfront towns of Savannah and Charleston. Guided tours explained highlights of these cities. Also included were visits to Tybee Lighthouse, Charleston Tea Plantation, Magnolia […]
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Name: Skip VanderSchaaf Hometown: Chicago, IL Years Tour Directing: 12 ½ years (started August, 2010) Travel Bible Verse: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 How many miles you’ve traveled: Not really sure, but a lot. Between […]
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Tour Name: Myrtle Beach at Christmas Time Tour Date: November 14-18, 2022 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: On this tour we enjoyed three outstanding shows, all with a Christmas theme. Other activities included a visit to an aquarium, shopping, and a variety of lovely meals shared with friends. At Hopsewee Plantation guides told us about the Gullah people […]
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Tour Name: Cranberry Harvest/Cape Cod Tour Date: October 3-7, 2022 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: We had an enjoyable visit to Cape Cod to learn about and watch the fascinating way cranberries are harvested. A local guide showed us the beautiful coastal towns and homes on the Cape. Dining experiences included having meats served […]
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