WRTA SOCIAL NETWORK - THE FIRST EVER ONLINE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR FAITH TOURISM
Welcome to WRTA Social Network! The first-ever online global network for faith tourism. Research trips, companies, network & much more.
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Expo 2008 Network
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Blog Posts
A New and Exciting Product through ISE Cards, Canada!
Posted by Richard A. Weibelzahl on June 17, 2009 at 12:14pm
SOUTH AFRICA INFORMATION
Passport Health is dedicating this month to South Africa as our country of the month. If you are traveling there to volunteer or sightsee, check out our blog for very useful information http://internationaltravelvaccines.blogspot.com/
In addition to valuable health and immunization information you can learn more about:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
CAPE TOWN
DURBAN
BEACHES
WINELANDS
THE KALAHARI & NAMAQUALAND as well as volunteer opportunities.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by Passport Health on June 11, 2009 at 8:24am
Visit Romania - a more than beautyful country...
Posted by Istvan Janos Kaitar on June 10, 2009 at 2:20pm
Romainmôtier Abbey
The abbey of Romanmôtier is a marvel of Roman art. It is the largest and oldest roman church in Switzerland.
It was built between 990 and 1028 by Cluniac monks, over the ruins of two previous abbeys dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. The two-storey narthex dates from the 12… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on June 1, 2009 at 8:55am
Jordan Christian, Baptist's Travel Destination
Many of the sites where they are said to have performed miracles or reached out to ordinary people have been identified, excavated and protected, and are now more easily accessible to visitors.
Excavatio… Continue
Posted by Emad H. Makhamreh on May 27, 2009 at 3:24pm
Balance - Work, Live, Relax, Play
Work: The Regent Village Conference is well equipped to host your business meetings
Live: Experience a world of elegant privacy in one of our 2 or 3 bedroom oceanfront suites or a cottage style pool & garden suite.
Relax: Teona Spa's team of specialized therapists has the perfect a… Continue
Posted by Beverly C Williams on May 7, 2009 at 6:41am
Retreats at The Regent Grand Resort & Spa
Posted by Beverly C Williams on May 2, 2009 at 3:22pm
Thurgau: ViaJacobi - Pilgrim Package
The pilgrimage to the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important spiritual traditions in Europe. The ViaJacobi, part of the European Way of St James, goes from Lake Constance to Geneva – from one end of Switzerland to the other. Chapels, churches and inn… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on April 28, 2009 at 10:50am
House of tranquility and reflection - The Cloister Kappel at the Albis
"There are times when retreating is necessary.
Retreating from the precipitance and the daily grind.
At times like these, a place to come to rest is needed.
Some places are destined for this.
A little remote, but not lonely.
Reduced to the essential, but not sparse.
The Cloister Ka… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on February 20, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
Who is Passport Health?
Posted by Passport Health on November 11, 2008 at 8:16am
The First WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO & EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE (2008) on Planet Earth! - by Rita Sawaya - (GTRTRG Featured Group - Creator)
On this very important global event, I wish to extend my gratitude to Mr. Kevin Wright - Founder of the WRTA - SN for creating this Global Religious Travel Association Social Network, prior to starting this discussion, wishing Mr. Wright and his organizing team, as well as all the participants a very successful experience.
I invite you to participate actively in the current i-round-table… Continue
Posted by Rita Sawaya on October 21, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
Fam Tour to Turkey
We have space for 15 people only so please do not delay if you want to see this destination that is rich in the history of our faith.
Cindi B… Continue
Posted by Cindi Brodhecker on October 14, 2008 at 2:09pm — 2 Comments
Grossmünster, Zürich, Switzerland
According to legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city's martyrs Felix and Regula and had a church build as a choristers' cloister on the spot. Construction work on the present building began around 1100.
In the first half of the 16th century the Grossmünster was the starting point of the Swiss-German Reformation led by Huldrych Zwingli and Heinrich Bullinger. The theological college then annexed to t… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on October 1, 2008 at 2:00pm
Convent of St. John, Val Müstair
The history of the Convent of St. John in Müstair dates back over 1,200 years. The convent is inhabited by Benedictine nuns to this day and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. The convent is the most significant church dating from the last millennium in Switzerland and possesses the largest fresco cycle of the early Middle Ages preserved to this day.
Further information:
Kloster St. Johann
CH-7537 M… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on September 3, 2008 at 7:45am
you deserve a vacation
Posted by robert bartholomae on September 1, 2008 at 7:00am
Discovering Velankanni - Our Lady of Good Health Pilgrimage November 20 - 28, 2008
From there, we will then travel south towards Velankanni, the miraculous Marian… Continue
Posted by Debbie Mitchell on August 25, 2008 at 10:02pm — 1 Comment
Eastern Europe Pilgrimage - September 10 to 26, 2008
From this little corner of South East Asia, we are in the midst of finalising our pilgrimage to Eastern Europe. Travelling to Frankfurt, Germany, our faith journey begins as we touch down and coach to our first destination, Prague, where we will visit the renowned Church of Our Lady Victorious, which houses the Infant Jesus of Prague. We will also visit historical sites of old Prague as well as the Castle area which houses St Vitus Cathedral.
Our journey will t… Continue
Posted by Debbie Mitchell on August 20, 2008 at 7:47am
"you can get anywhere from here"
Posted by Victoria A Leonard on August 20, 2008 at 6:31am
Alpine descent of the cattle
St-Cergue (Lake Geneva Region): Saturday, September 27, 2008.
The Alpine descent of the cattle is a colourful autumn tradition in many mountain and rural regions of Switzerland. And one of the most colourful of all takes place in the village of St. Cergue. The spectacle always attracts an enthusiastic following from among the local population and holidaymakers. It is a particularly popular attraction for families wi… Continue
Posted by Mike Capodanno on August 14, 2008 at 7:30am
What is WRTA Social Network?
WRTA Social Network is the leading social network for travelers, planners, agents, and tourism organizations involved and/or interested in faith tourism. Any person or organization can join for free!
Guidelines: To remain active and in good standing on the WRTA Social Network, you must exhibit professional conduct and integrity and your purpose must fit within "faith tourism." Any person abusing these guidelines will be removed immediately.
Who hosts WRTA Social Network?
The World Religious Travel Association
Inspirational video from World Religious Travel Expo
REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND OR EXHIBIT AT WORLD RELIGIOUS TRAVEL EXPO
The most important meeting and tradeshow in religious travel and hospitality
When? Nov. 14-16, 2009
Where? Reno, Nevada (USA)
What is the official website: www.WRTAexpo.com
How can I register to attend or exhibit? Call 888-255-9782 (WRTA) or 859-219-3529 or email headquarters@WRTAreligioustravel.com
Be sure to watch the inspirational video of the Expo! See you this fall.....
Events
June 18
Thursday
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The William Tell Open-Air Theatre
June 18, 2009 at 6pm to September 8, 2009 at 7pm – Tellspiel-Areal
Photos
The World Religious Travel Association is the leading organization dedicated to shaping, enriching, and expanding faith travel around the world. As a global network and community, WRTA’s membership includes faith travelers, group planners, churches, pastors and clergy, ministry organizations, travel companies and suppliers, tourist boards, and convention and visitor bureaus. To apply for membership as an individual (free) or company (paid) click here.
FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO TOP RELIGIOUS TRAVEL PUBLICATIONS:
* Religious Travel Buzz e-newsletter: To receive your free subscription click here and fill out the WRTA form.
* Free Going on Faith Magazine Subscription for WRTA Members (for U.S. mailing addresses only); click here and fill out the WRTA form.
Also subscribe or advertise to these top travel magazines for faith groups:
* Leisure Group Travel (complimentary for qualified group travel leaders)
* Christian Travel & Cruise Guide
Planning a trip for yourself or faith community? Click on the links below to arrange your trip:
* List of travel agencies
* List of tour operators
* Air booking: Objectix, MTS Travel (missionary airfare), Kenya Airways
* Airport parking
* Attractions & Faith destinations
* Cruise lines
* Cruise agencies (specializing in faith cruises)
* International destinations for faith groups/travelers
* North American destinations for faith groups/travelers
* Travel health
* Travel insurance
* Travel emergency
* Hotels: Gaylord Hotels, Lourdes (Grand Hotel Moderne)
Tour Operators
Trafalgar Tours
Missionary Travel
MTS Travel
Travel Destinations/Tourist Boards
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Jordan Tourist Board
Switzerland Tourism
Cyprus Tourism
Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises
Cunard
Costa
Yacts of Seabourn
Travel Agencies
Christian Travel Finder
Publications for Faith/Group Travel
Going on Faith
Leisure Group Travel
Christian Travel & Cruise Guide
Guidelines for all WRTA Social Network members
Honor the spirit of WRTA Social Network with integrity and professional conduct. Please note that all blogs, photos, videos, and so forth must possess a travel purpose and fit within the theme of the network. Any individual/organization that sends template/boilerplate emails to fellow network members or uses the network to perform multi-level marketing activities will be banned immediately. If you experience any problems with anyone abusing the network guidelines, immediately notify the administrators by clicking on "Report an issue" at the bottom of this network page. It is a privilege and honor to join the WRTA Social Network.
Videos
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Armenia
Added by Princess Maneh Tours
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Lake Geneva Region
Added by Mike Capodanno
Expo Network
If so, you are invited to join the Expo 2008 Network and make your presence known for a full year prior to the big event. Also communicate with other Expo attendees and exhibitors.
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