Tour Name: Springtime in Myrtle Beach Tour Date: April 15 – 19, 2024Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Director Highlights: Some of the highlights included a visit to Murrells Inlet on board the Saltwater Marsh Explorer where we learned about crabs and the ecosystem; then it was off to a couple of entertaining evening shows at […]
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Tour Name: Charleston, Savannah & the Golden Isles Tour Dates: April 22 – 28, 2024 Tour Director: Laura Bomberger Tour Director Highlights: Charleston, Savannah, and the Golden Isles – three beautiful destinations riddled with history, beauty, southern hospitality, and amazing food! Our trip began in the historical town of Charleston where we explored the Charleston […]
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If the water in the Great Lakes were released, it would cover the entire 48 U.S. states in 9.5 feet of water, or the North American continent in 3.4 feet of water—or, the entire of North and South America in 1 foot of water! Whoa! In short, there’s a lot of fresh water in Lake […]
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BNT’s Slice of The Outer Banks Not just a beach, but a Seashore | ˈsēˌSHôr l noun “an area of sandy, stony, or rocky land bordering and level with the sea” One of the 10 National Seashores Cape Hattaras National Seashore 70 miles of seashore ~ lighthouses ~ shipwrecks ~ spectacular beaches ~ Ocracoke Island […]
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Tour: Great Trains & Grand Canyons Tour Director: Patti Olson Dates: November 5-10, 2023 Tour Director Highlights: Our group joined the rest of the passengers with Premier World Discovery tours in Phoenix, then traveled on to Sedona where we checked into a beautiful resort for five nights. Using it as a base of operations, we […]
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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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Tour Name: Christmas at the Creation Museum & The Ark #2 Tour Date: December 6-9, 2023 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: As we headed west, we were treated to snow on the mountains. Our first stop was in Cambridge, OH to see the Dickens mannequins throughout town. The next day EnterTrainment Junction provided detailed […]
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Tour Name: Fallingwater & Potomac Eagle Railroad Tour Director: Patti Olson Dates: October 13-14, 2023 Tour Director Highlights: Fall is a beautiful time to explore the Laurel Highlands and to visit Fallingwater. The trees were showing some beautiful color, and the days were cool and damp – perfect fall weather. Our group enjoyed touring the […]
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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: Moose Trax Tour Date: September 11-14, 2023 Tour Director: Grace Heagy Tour Director Highlights: We explored the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire on the Kancamagus Scenic Highway and from the top of Cannon Mountain. Omni Mount Washington Resort, one of the few remaining New England grand hotels, provided a wonderful lunch and […]
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Tour Name: Wyoming & Yellowstone National Park Tour Date: July 19 – 28, 2023 Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Director Highlights: This tour began with an early morning flight to Rapid City, SD, where we spent time visiting Bear Country. Following a good night’s rest, we trekked through Custer State Park in search of bison. […]
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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: 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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