Tour: Best of Texas Tour Dates: April 26 – May 8, 2023 Tour Director: Skip (and Karen) VanderSchaaf Tour Director Highlights…don’t miss Skip’s tour highlights and videos below photos! [Click on any photo to begin slide show. Click on gray “x” in upper right corner to return to this page.] Tour Director Highlights… Our tour […]
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When we think of the words “legacy” and “faith,” “evangelism” and “man of God,” it’s impossible not to think of Billy Graham. Can you imagine how many lives this one man has touched across the world over the span of a century? He touched my own child long ago while we listened to Billy preaching […]
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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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New food experiences and good fellowship enhance travel. You might not travel to a destination just for the food, but if you leave without tasting unique dishes, spice combinations, and local ingredients, you haven’t quite experienced it. The Gulf Coast (Louisiana, Mississippi, southeastern Texas, Alabama, and western Florida) boasts world-renowned food traditions, including: Cajun, Creole, […]
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Join us in late September for the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, TN! A Little About Southern Gospel Music… Southern Gospel music features strong vocal harmonies with a lyrical focus on the Christian faith, salvation, and redemption. It’s widely accepted that Southern Gospel Music was started by an evangelist in the late 1800s, and […]
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Tour Name: Alaska National Parks Tour Dates: June 22-30, 2023 Tour Director: Patti Olson Highlights: Touring Alaska is a dream come true for many people. We saw a diverse landscape as we toured in Denali National Park, in Alaska’s interior, and Kenai Fjords National Park along the Alaska coast. Wildlife abounded everywhere, along with sweeping […]
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Imagine immersing yourself in the Adirondacks in the middle of “leaf peeping” season… In early October, we’ll head to New York in peak foliage season, where we’ll drop anchor at Lake George for a three night stay in deluxe hotel accommodations with Adirondack views. Lake George, aptly known as the “Queen of the American 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: Country Inns of Vermont Tour Date: June 12-16, 2023 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: We traveled to Vermont to stay at four charming country inns. Sights along the way included beautiful Hildene (a Lincoln Family home), Morgan Horse Farm, a boat ride on Lake Champlain, Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Trapp […]
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You could describe yourself as one or all of the following: Adventurous…Spontaneous…Like to Be Surprised…Joy of Giving and Receiving…Optimistic…A Traveler – Not a Tourist…Part-Sleuth…The One Who Guesses Presents Before Opening!…The One Who’s Content to Wait Until It’s Time to Open A Present!…Anti-Control-Freak…SomeoneWho Wants A Little Getaway (without the hassle of planning or making decisions!)…Someone Who […]
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“We just came back from our 9th BNT overnight tour. I love the tours for a couple reasons: My days are all planned for me; I just need to get to the bus and BNT does all the rest; I love the Christian atmosphere; Events of the day are planned well; Professional tour directors and […]
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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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In NC, It Starts With and Stays Untamed Beaches, Natural Habitats, and Unbroken Horses… BNT is going where the wild things are—The Outer Banks (OBX)! OBX extends about 175 miles long from the Virginia line to beyond Cape Lookout. Imagine roaming three eco-systems in search of the wild—horses and nature. “North Carolina’s Outer Banks barrier islands contain […]
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We’d love to tell you all about the upcoming BNT Mystery Tours—but we can’t! As usual, it’s all hush-hush and full of surprises. It’s true, we shouldn’t tell you any details, but we can tell you what goes into planning a Mystery Tour. Bob Neff, Jr. offers a little history and what he hopes for […]
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“We at BNT are overwhelmed with thanks to the Lord for the number of friends that were in attendance that day and for the excitement that people have to get back on the road again. It was a great kickoff to our travel year and we are excited to help make it the best year […]
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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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How would you like to take a flying leap back into travel this Spring? In late April, BNT’s Southeast Coastal Splendor Tour heads south along our eastern coastline making stops in the Carolinas, St. Augustine, and Miami, until it reaches the southernmost point on the tour, the Florida Keys! After a few days in the Keys, […]
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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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Since the 1970s, Gordon Douglas has appeared on tv shows like Mike Huckabee, the 700 Club, and radio programs like National Daily Daren Streblow Comedy Hour, John Yoast on WBYN, and the Dez Childs Show. He’s performed his comedy routine and shared the gospel at retreats and conferences around the U.S. and the globe. Now, […]
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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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