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Netherlands Waterway Cruise

Witte Travel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:55 +0000

Among the many exceptional features of this cruise tour is its one-of-a-kind itinerary designed to showcase parts of the Netherlands not open to the larger ships.

Ideal for first-time travelers and those who are returning for a second or third visit, this Netherlands Waterway Cruise is a unique opportunity to really see and experience all that Holland has to offer!

To add to your enjoyment, Henk Witte, President and CEO of Witte Travel & Tours, will join you on board the Salvinia. Henk was born in the Netherlands and he looks forward to sharing all the treasures of his native country with you! In addition, we will have a Witte Travel tour manager on board.

After the cruise, join us for an optional land tour to Germany and Switzerland.

A Journey to the Land of the Text

Witte Travel — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:53:16 +0000

A study trip to the land of Israel is the ideal experience to strengthen your spirituality and knowledge of the Biblical Text. Such a trip enables you to visualize the places where the key events in the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Book of Acts actually took place.

ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE
Imagine visiting and studying in the land where the events of the Bible actually occurred—an unforgettable journey of breathless views and spiritually uplifting experiences. This trip is not just a guided bus tour of church sites and souvenir shops. It is in-depth exposure to the country of Israel. Picture yourself reading about David slaying Goliath while standing at the spot where the event took place…gazing out over the Judean Wilderness where “the voice of one crying in the wilderness” announced the coming of Christ…looking over the Sea of Galilee from atop a cliff and reviewing the ministry of Christ along its shores. The study tour combines historical, geographical, and spiritual aspects, in hopes of providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the land of Israel.

NATURE OF THE TRIP
This trip is for Kuyper College students, friends of the college, and anyone who wishes to experience an inspiring adventure of growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and his Word. Israel is a land of plains, hills, mountains, water, and desert. To fully experience all that Israel has to offer, walking, hiking, and a little bit of getting wet should be expected. Alternate routes, excluding any strenuous hiking, will be available; though some unpaved trail walking should be expected.

A Journey Through the Land: Israel ~ Palestine

Witte Travel — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:42:59 +0000

Ideal for anyone interested in combining mission and service with an in-depth experience of the Holy Land, this tour begins with five nights and four days as guests in the homes of Palestinian Christians. We’ll serve at Bethlehem Bible College, a refugee camp, a center for developmentally disabled adults, a home for the blind; and we’ll help local farmers and others.

Our mission and service time is followed by a vigorous spiritual and Biblical journey to each of Israel’s seven geographical centers where we’ll discover

Old Testament battlegrounds in the Shephelah
The desert wanderings of the Israelites and the land of Abraham
The wilderness area of David and Jesus stories and the Jordan Valley
The Sea of Galilee and Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee
The Jezreel Valley of Elijah, Ahab, Deborah, Barak, and others
The Coastal Plan and Caesarea
The Judah Mountains and Jerusalem

Chemins de Sante: Roads to Wellness

Witte Travel — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:39:46 +0000

A longing for wellbeing and wholeness dominates many lives, and few activities reveal as much about the dynamics of this quest as travel and encounters with the arts. In this spirit of self-care and discovery, the Hektoen Institute of Medicine’s Nurses and the Humanities Program is pleased to present its second journey to France. We will visit important sites in Southern France along the pilgrimage routes of St. James. Our group will be limited to 18 participants.

The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as “The Way of St James” or in French as “Le Chemin de Saint Jacques” has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages in the Middle Ages. In our times, over 100,000 pilgrims travel to Santiago, Spain each year from routes all over Europe. Our group will travel by bus from Lyon to Toulouse in the Southwest of France and stop in medieval villages and towns of artistic and historical significance along the pilgrimage route. There will be the option to hike parts of the trail at some of the sites. Regardless of this option, be aware that the tour will require a moderate level of walking each day.

Travelers will be encouraged to live this tour as a pilgrimage in its broad spiritual sense, like a journey to refocus on the important things in life, engage in personal reflections and maybe discover something about themselves. In addition to sightseeing and guided tours, we will engage in various activities to cultivate self-care and renewal such as journaling, hiking, group discussion, conscientious dining, and practicing the arts of looking and listening.

University of Alabama: 2011 Organ Study Tour

Witte Travel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:50:04 +0000

The University of Alabama’s 2011 organ study tour is the fourth in a series of distinctive tours designed and led by Faythe Freese and Keith Cole for organists, students, and organ enthusiasts. On the 2005 journey, Faythe’s and Keith’s group visited numerous Baroque and Romantic instruments in former East Germany. Immersing themselves in all things French, participants on the 2007 tour were thrilled with visits to organs in Paris, Chartres, Poitiers, and Versailles. The 2009 tour was another extravagant feast for the ears and eyes, this time in some of the most delightful spots in England.

With a view to topping their previous tours, Faythe and Keith have chosen Northern Italy and its wealth of Renaissance 18th- and 19th-century organs as their focus for 2011. Of course, they were also thinking about this area’s beautiful scenery, cultural and historic heritage, and its amazing food and wines!

Our tour will begin with arrival in Milano, Italy’s second-largest city and the capital of Lombardy. From here, we’ll travel into Emilia-Romagna for a three-night stay in the Colorno area. Touring here will include visits to Mantova and Bologna. And then it will be time for the almost-mythical island city of Venice, where we’ll have two nights and a whole free day. Next on our agenda is Verona, legendary home of Romeo and Juliet, after which we’ll headquarter ourselves in or near the beautiful medieval city of Bergamo for our last three nights in Italy.

peace…love…yoga

Melinda Rowe — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:38:30 +0000

Join Michele Fife from Seva Yoga in Ubud, Bali for the opening celebration of Stay Human…a beautiful Yoga and Retreat Center dedicated to bringing people together to practice Yoga, Meditation, Art and Music! Founded by Michael Franti and Carla Swanson, the exquisitely-designed property offers tranquil lodging for a total of 24 guests in the Main House or the Ashram. The lush grounds are filled with tropical gardens, waterfalls, and ornate ponds. An open-air Yoga studio, covered by a traditional Balinese thatch roof, is located on the third floor of the Main House… imagine practicing Yoga with spectacular views of rice terraces, temples, and one of the greenest jungles in the world! After your Yoga practice, enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and pick fresh fruit from the abundance of mango, jackfruit, banana, mangostein, rambutan, papaya, and coconut trees. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is open to just 22 guests. Be one of the privileged few to bless the Retreat Center with Shakti and Prana as you connect with nature and your true self during this unique adventure!

Treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia

Witte Travel — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:42:55 +0000

Johannes and Lynda Witte invite you to join them on an intriguing and wondrous journey to Vietnam and Cambodia. This tour will include visits to Hanoi, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, the Imperial City of Hue, the 16th century trading center of Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, the Chu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, and a boat ride up the Mekong River from Vietnam to Phnom Penh. The tour will end in Angkor, Cambodia with a visit to the celebrated temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Don’t miss this opportunity to travel with a small group and experience the culture of these two countries!

In the Steps of Jesus: Pilgrimage to Israel

Witte Travel — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:35:05 +0000

In the Steps of Jesus is planned as a “disciple’s pilgrimage,” following in the footsteps of Jesus to not only understand the Gospels and the early church in its historical, geographical, and cultural context, but to also increase our commitment to wholeheartedly respond to His invitation to “Follow Me.” While some Old Testament sites will be visited, the pilgrimage will focus mainly on visiting New Testament sites in Galilee, along the Jordan Valley, and Jerusalem.

View the website Pastor Bill and Lyn Vanden Bosch have put together for their Israel Pilgrimage.

Paul’s Missionary Journeys in Turkey and the Seven Churches of Revelation

Witte Travel — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:59:21 +0000

Walk in the footsteps of Paul and John during the day and study their New Testament writings at night! Travel by deluxe motorcoach to sites connected with Paul’s First, Second, and Third Missionary Journeys (Attalia, Perge, Aspendos, Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Colossae, Laodicea, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Miletus, Didyma, Priene) and the seven churches (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea) to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Added to these magnificent biblical sites is a two-day visit to Istanbul to enjoy its rich historical sites and impressive archeological museum, as well as a short cruise on the Bosphorus Sea. Each evening features a study session on “Paul: His Life and His Letters” or “From Patmos to Paradise: The Seven Sermons to the Seven Churches.” Join host Jeff Weima, Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for this truly inspirational tour. Rev. Aaron Winkle, the Associate Chaplain at Calvin College, will also be along to assist.

Netherlands Waterway Cruise

Witte Travel — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:17:19 +0000

Among the many exceptional features of this cruise tour is its one-of-a-kind itinerary designed to showcase parts of the Netherlands not open to the larger ships.

Before the cruise, we’re offering an optional land tour—Holiday in Normandy and Paris. We’ll start with a two-night stay in the Normandy Beach area, then two more nights in Paris.

After the cruise, join us for another optional land tour, experiencing the small towns and villages of South Holland and Zeeland, Belgium and Luxembourg, and Germany’s incredibly scenic Rhineland.