“The earth belongs to God. Everything
in all the world is His!” -Psalm 24:1
Tour Name: Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice Tour Dates: July 17-23, 2019 Tour Director: Skip (& Karen) VanderSchaaf Tour Director Highlights: Amazing sights. Green pastures, geysers, hot springs, miles and miles of black volcanic rock, black sand beach, and breathtaking waterfalls observed up close. A trip of a lifetime from stepping off the […]
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Barbi & Terry Franklin, world-renowned gospel singer songwriters and revival leaders from Nashville, TN, will join us at our 2020 Tour Preview on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA. We had the opportunity to get to know them a little better. We hope you’ll enjoy this interview and join us for […]
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Tour Name: Scotland & England Tour Date: September 10-21, 2019 Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Highlights: There were so many interesting sights and experiences in Scotland & England that made this tour an outstanding visit. Some of highlights we enjoyed in Scotland was seeing how the dogs herded the sheep following the farmer’s command, the […]
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Did You Know Trivia Quiz: All About Tulips Q1. In what century were tulips the most expensive flower? Q2. Tulips are the symbol of _____. Q3. The best time to plant tulips is in the ______. Q4. We can learn a lot about living from tulips because they will bend and twist to grow […]
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Updated: November 15, 2019 Byline: Karen Leslie People have been obsessing over the tulip for centuries. Its cup-shaped, star-petaled beauty draws throngs of travelers to tulip festivals in Holland, Michigan, and Pella, Iowa, here in the U.S.. Annually, flora-lovers fill tours and cruises to Switzerland, France, Germany, and The Netherlands just to gawk at the multitude of […]
Read More Q1. 1600s. The tulip cost 10 times the average working class yearly wage. The time was known as “Tulip Mania.” Q2. The arrival of Spring Q3. Fall Q4. Light! Even in a vase! Q5. Central Asia Q6. True Q7. Sepals Q8. True. During WWII, they used tulips to replace onions and even baked tulip bread! […]
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Tour Name: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Deluxe Tour Dates: August 9-20, 2019 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlights: This trip remains one of our most popular ones over the years, and this year’s journey was exceptional. We had warm, sunny weather the entire time and a group of passengers who delighted in […]
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Tour name: Canadian Rockies Via Rail Tour dates: July 27-August 3, 2019 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlights: A trip through the Canadian Rockies, especially with an overnight in the train, is on many people’s bucket list, and this year’s trip was all and more than any of the passengers anticipated. Nothing compares to […]
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Whenever you are with Cindy, she is looking to have fun. She has a refreshing smile and loves to laugh. She has led groups that come to experience Lancaster for a day and many others that have gone for a couple of weeks to far off places. Cindy always seems to come home with more […]
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Tour Name: Tulip Time on the Romantic Rhine & Mosel River Cruise Tour Dates: April 7-17, 2019 Tour Director: Yang Bontrager Tour Director Highlights: Seeing many charming European cities with numerous castles & cobblestone streets took you back to the past with all its interesting history. Another highlight was the many acres of beautiful […]
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Tour Name: Mackinac Island & Thunder Bay Resort Tour Dates: June 17-24, 2019 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlights: Spring was late in Michigan, which meant that we were there as the lilac trees emerged into full bloom! The aroma was heavenly and easily masked the normal odors of horse-drawn transportation on Mackinac Island. […]
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Tour Name: Grandparent and Grandchild Mystery Tour Tour Date: June 15, 2019 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlights: The day’s theme was animals with our first stop at an alpaca farm in Mount Joy, Then we were on to hot dogs for lunch and a visit to a wild animal rescue preserve. Both children […]
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You may have wondered what Bob Neff, Jr. looks for when hiring a new tour director. His response? “Loves Jesus, cares about people, and a good communicator.” I remember specific moments with great tour directors over the years. In London, our tour director carried an umbrella—everywhere. Because, London! When it wasn’t raining, and she needed to […]
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“Patti has more energy than I ever had. She loves to travel (especially Alaska where she used to live). She is always excited to help people have the best vacation possible.” ~Bob Neff, Jr. Where’s your hometown? I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, but I left […]
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“The Museum of the Bible exists to invite all people to engage with the Bible.” 430,000 square feet—that’s the size of it! The Museum of the Bible (MOTB) showcases rare artifacts spanning 3,500 years in history, stunning museum collections, technological displays, and immersive experiences like the “Hebrew Walk-Through.” Whether you’re familiar with the Bible—maybe you’ve […]
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Tour Name: Celebration of the Roses Tour Dates: May 25, 2019 Tour Director: Karen Kuch Tour Director Highlights: Seeing the beautiful fragrant gardens with such an old mansion was interesting and lovely for the eyes and nose!! Listening to Silver, Wood and Ivory and eating there was lovely for the ears, mouth, and eyes! Overall rejuvenation […]
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I trust these meditation and scripture readings will speak to you and help start your day on the right foot. Always be grateful for strength for the day knowing that God is working behind the scenes in a thousand different ways for your good and His glory. Remember to refresh the spirit of those around […]
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Tour Name: Spring Mystery Tour Tour Dates: May 18, 2019 Tour Director: Marge Sherid Tour Director Highlights: What a fun day! Where are we going?! New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx! After a delicious lunch we hopped aboard the tram for an hour guided tour of the garden! The day ended at the Liberty Bell Museum in […]
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Tour Name: Tulip Time in Holland, MI Tour Dates: May 6-10, 2019 Tour Director: Marge Sherid Tour Director Highlight: Beautiful 5-day getaway, starting with an exciting Dune Ride, fabulous tulips and concerts, Windmill Island, Veldheer’s Tulip Gardens, a fun parade, wonderful food, concluding with stops at Our Daily Bread Ministries, the Henry Ford Factory Tour, and Warther […]
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Tour Name: Panama Canal Dates: April 13-30, 2019 Tour Director: Patti Olson Tour Director Highlight: This was my second time transiting the Panama Canal, and it maintained its allure. The history of its building is so rich and fascinating. Besides the canal itself, we had many port stops, including Cartegena, Colombia; Panama City itself (first […]
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