Latest news, upcoming trips and more No Images? Click here Hi there, Last month we ran a series of focus groups to find out what our clients want. We discussed what tour destinations, durations, style of trip and price points clients are interested in. It's been valuable for our team as we continue to design tours we hope will be appeal to our clients, from a variety of ages, especially as we build the opportunity for Christians to travel together on holidays. In this edition we discuss handy resources if you find yourself stuck in an airport and of course highlight some great specials and tours. If you're interested in some of our tours for 2018, make sure you take advantage of our earlybird offers valid until 29th December. We also have a number of mission opportunities on our website with mission organisations all over the world in our Mission Connect program. A cross-cultural short-term mission experience can transform your world as much as you might change the lives of those you serve. We partner with mission organisations around the globe which range from medical missions to exposure trips. We have a range of missions including opportunities that are family-friendly, catered specifically for Secondary School students or school leavers as an alternative to 'Schoolies'. Check out our diverse options of missions on our website. If you would like your mission trip to be included on our website contact our Mission Team: mission@missiontravel.com.au
Qantas non-stop long hauls With Qantas direct flights from Perth to London flights now available, the next long haul flights in the pipeline are to New York from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane by 2022. Fancy a river cruise along the Murray River? There are some great deals at the moment for paddle steamer river cruises in South Australia. Pauline, our own Travel Consultant who has experienced these cruises personally, says "The crew are amazing and they really interact with the guests which everyone enjoyed! It's great for people aged 50-80+." Prices start from: $1320* per person on twin on 6 night/7 day package for an inside cabin or $1635.50 per person for an outside cabin. (*Until sold out.) Want to find out more? Phone Mission Travel on 1300 554 654 or email us. Is Antarctica on your bucket list? Here's a great sale to check out. For full details, download the flyer here and book with us 1300 554 654 or enquiries@missiontravel.com.au Upcoming Tours 2018 Faith & Food - Spain 19 September - 7 October 2018 Spain is renowned for both its faith and its food. This tour will involve some walking (to burn off some calories!) combined with a cultural and gastronomic experience enjoying Spanish tapas, local wines and art and of course community. The tour is lead by Lisa and Sergio Tarzia. Discover the Bible LandsIsrael, Jordan and Palestine 2018 Dates: 2-16 Mar | 4-18 May | 24 Aug- 7 Sep | 12 - 26 Oct Due to popular demand, we have created private Holy Land tours exclusive to Mission Travel clients with a choice of 3 star, 4 star and 5 star accommodation options. With a minimum of 8 people per tour, you can enjoy travelling with like-minded people and a local Christian tour guide with the flexibility of accommodation to fit your budget. Holy Israel & Jordan with Bishop Richard Condie 21 June - 6 July 2018 Explore the Holy Lands with a group of like-minded Christian travellers and escorted by Bishop Richard Condie and his wife Helen. This two week tour will bring your Bible reading to life as you re-trace the footsteps of Jesus, his disciples and the faithful. EARLYBIRD DEAL -book & deposit by 29 December 2017 for $200 discount Private USA Tour for Christians - LA to the Bay(Exclusive for 18-35 year-olds) 20 - 30 March 2018 Want to travel with like-minded peers? Mission Travel are thrilled to give you and your friends this opportunity to travel to West Coast USA on a private tour for Christians. With a Christian Young Adults tour leader and the option for a Bethel Church in Redding extension, this is a great opportunity for 18-35 year olds. Ever found yourself stuck in an airport where you have to sleep?
Nowadays, early morning flights, long layovers, flight cancellations, snow storms and erupting volcanoes are just a few reasons why you'll see travellers from all walks of life stretched out on airport floors around the world. Whether you sleep in an airport overnight by choice or you just get stuck in the airport due to a layover or weather delay, there is now a Guide to Sleeping in Airports website that can help make your travel experience more tolerable. On this website you can navigate airports around the world to get helpful hints and find out what options you have. Meet our newest Travel Consultants Kylie Thompson: As an experienced travel agent, she says "I don't own a house because I've eaten smashed avocado all over the world!" Kylie has just completed a 6 month mission internship at her church and we are thrilled to have her on our Mission Team. (Yes, she has a great sense of humour! ) Read Kylie's full bio here. Maja van Dijk: Dutch born and internationally raised, Maja has lived in 6 cities over 2 continents in her lifetime. Travel has always been a huge part of her life. starting with family road trips to France & Switzerland, to flying across the globe. At the age of 18 she ventured to Sydney for Bible College, fell in love with Australia, and hasn’t left since! Maja has joined our Mission Team. Read her full bio here. Did you know we donate 50% of profits to missions? To find out more about our beneficiaries check out our Giving Back program on our website, or watch Our Story to see the heart behind Giving Back. |