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For more information call 800.762.5345 or your local Travel Agent. www.gocollette.com The two Towers of the Grossmuenster in the evening light in Zurich Switzerland’s Heritage. Switzerland’s diversity, its beautiful scenery, four nation- al languages, its people and different cultures are easy to explore on one of the best public transport networks. Lucerne and Lake Lucerne Region Road” in the world, the Bahnhofstrasse. Lucerne enjoys the distinction of being the The lively tradition of merchant guilds in only Swiss town that began as a monas- Zürich is dating back to the Middle Ages. tery.Switzerland’s only born saint Brother Equally impressive are their fine guild hou- Klaus‘ family house and chapel of the 15th ses and guildhalls – such as the Zunfthaus century can be visited near Lucerne. The zur Waag, open since at least 1303. Like black Madonna in the Abbey of Einsiedeln the Grossmünster church, the Lindenhof marks as the most visited pilgrimage site square and the Öpfelchammer restaurant in Switzerland. Lucerne is embedded in the Niederdorf, these venues are now within an impressive mountainous panora- among the city’s cherished emblems. ma. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside Swiss Travel System: all-in-one ticket setting and the nearby excursion moun- New in 2014 the Swiss Travel System has tains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, launched an exclusive new attraction, the town is a destination for many travel the Swiss Peak Pass. When purchased in groups and individuals on their journey combination with a 4-day or 8-day Swiss through central Switzerland. Pass, it entitles you to unlimited travel up to eight of Switzerland‘s most scenic Zürich summits - the Allalin, Brienzer Rothorn, Some 150 years ago, part of the city’s Cardada, Corvatsch, Niesen, Rochers-de- fortifications was transformed into what Naye, Säntis, Stanserhorn CabriO. is now arguably the most famous “Station For information, please visit MySwitzerland.com/heritage For bookings, please contact Globus: 866-821-2752 or go to globusfamilygroups.com Tensions can arise during a women’s retreat, but the calm after the storm just might be 8 what God had planned. ©iStockphoto.com/101PHOTO VOL. 4 • 2014 EDITION contents FEATURES 8 Planning Women’s Retreats: 20 Making a Splash with The 411 for 911s BY RACHEL GILMORE Church Youth Trips BY DANIEL MORRILL Retreat leaders need to prepare for emotional Spiritual retreats, mission opportunities and disasters that might erupt recreational getaways all serve a purpose 12 Bound for Holy Ground BY RANDY MINK 24 Five Captivating Trip Ideas Planning the trip of a lifetime to Israel and Jordan for Your Faith Community BY KEVIN J. WRIGHT takes devotion to make it happen Fresh options range from cruise vacations to outdoor adventure activities 17 A Chat with Gigi Graham BY CINDI BRODHECKER A daughter of Dr. Billy Graham discusses growing up 26 Great Faith Travel Sites in the home of the beloved evangelist A quick glance at top Catholic shrines in America and Reformation museums in Europe ON THE COVER: Mission Santa Clara de Asis 29 Directory Resources on the Santa Clara (Calif.) University campus (©iStockphoto.com/gnagel) The Garden Tomb, one of many pilgrimage sites in Jerusalem Noam Chen/Israel Ministry of Tourism 12 4 Religious Travel Planning Guide religioustravelplanningguide.com Randy Mink Roaming About God’s Green Earth hile a trip to the Holy Land Also in this fourth annual edition of Vol. 4, No. 1, 2014 Edition W may be the dream destination, Religious Travel Planning Guide are Cindi Editorial Office plenty of equally worthy adventures Brodhecker’s interview with Gigi Graham, 621 Plainfield Road, Suite 406 Willowbrook, IL 60527 await churches that organize trips for a daughter of Dr. Billy Graham, and P 630.794.0696 • F 630.794.0652 congregation members. A church travel “Making a Splash with Church Youth [email protected] program can include everything from local Trips,” which spotlights opportunities for getaways to faraway places. Some trips are energizing a youth travel ministry. Publisher – Jeffrey Gayduk faith-based, others purely recreational. Complementing our print publication [email protected] All promote fellowship. are online resources for planning your For a small-town church, it might be group trip. With listings and links to Managing Editor – Randy Mink a weekend jaunt to the nearest big city. [email protected] Many groups from the Midwest, for Though it calls for example, come to Chicago for museums, a substantial Contributing Writers architecture tours, a Lake Michigan cruise Cindi Brodhecker Rachel Gilmore and a visit to the lofty Sky Chapel under commitment in time Kevin J. Wright the spire of the Chicago Temple, down- and money, traveling Daniel Morrill town’s First United Methodist Church, to the holiest sites the tallest church building in the world. Director, Design & Production – Robert Wyszkowski Few places in the world fuel my wander- in Christendom [email protected] lust more than the Middle East. Though it creates memories to calls for a substantial commitment in time Advertising Sales Office Phone: 630.794.0696 and money, traveling to the holiest sites last a lifetime [email protected] in Christendom creates memories to www.ptmgroups.com last a lifetime. A trip to the Holy Land, group-friendly destinations and businesses, The publisher accepts unsolicited editorial matter, as well as moreover, is a magic-carpet ride to cities, ReligiousTravelPlanningGuide.com is the advertising, but assumes no responsi bility for statements made by advertisers or contributors. Every effort is made to ensure the villages and desert outposts where people premier research tool for the faith travel accuracy of the information published, but the publisher makes keep camels, haggle at exotic bazaars, market. Our monthly e-newsletter, InSite no warranty that listings are free of error. The publisher is not responsible for the return of unsolicited photos or manuscripts. and speak Hebrew and Arabic. My article on Religious Travel, offers plenty of ideas on page 12 offers tips on planning a tour as well. Religious Travel Planning Guide is published annually by Premier Travel Media, 621 Plainfield Rd., Suite 406, Willowbrook, IL to Israel and Jordan. As many of you know, planning for 60527. Postage paid at Willowbrook, IL and Lebanon Junction, KY. For ideas on types of church group trips travel is half the fun. With that in mind, The magazine is distributed free to religious group travel organizers and travel suppliers catering to that might not have been on your radar, see we hope this 2014 edition of Religious the market. Single copies for all others is $9.95. Kevin J. Wright’s piece on page 24. Among Travel Planning Guide, combined with Send Address Change to: his suggestions: Cruises, wildlife safaris and our online resources, will inspire you to Premier Travel Media agritourism experiences. develop the best group trip ever and chart 621 Plainfield Road, Suite 406 Willowbrook, IL 60527 When Christian ladies get together for new paths for your community of faith. a retreat, there can be plenty of meaningful A publication moments, but it’s not always a bed of roses. Happy traveling, Our feature on women’s retreats by Rachel All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced Gilmore, author of The Complete Leader’s in any form without written permission of the publisher. Guide to Christian Retreats, talks about Randy Mink how to handle thorny problems. Managing Editor 6 Religious Travel Planning Guide religioustravelplanningguide.com WWHEREHERE THEHE LOVELOVE OFO TTRAVELRAAVVEL MEETSMEETS THEHE JJOYOYY OF FFAITH.AITH. 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