Explosion of New Itineraries for 2011 in Eastern Mediterranean that include the Holy Land

April - May, 2010

Dear Kevin,

Greetings to you and welcome to a combined April - May, 2010 edition of Nautical Journeys.

Looking back on the first quarter of 2010, the cruise industry is going strong, thanks in large part to the prevailing view that cruising provides the highest all-inclusive value for a travel investment. When you combine that with the excitement of new ships on the market, and an increasing number of worldwide ports to explore, the opportunities for cruise travel seem endless. After first-time cruisers see how much there is to love about the cruise lifestyle, many are eager to get back on a ship and venture somewhere even further and more exotic, especially when joined by family and friends from within their own faith community. And there has been an explosion of new itineraries for 2011 in the Eastern Mediterranean that include the Holy Land, building on the claim by the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) that the $18 billion faith tourism industry is alive and well. Many of these itineraries are especially well-suited to churches, synagogues and faith-based organizations.

Our destination spotlight this month is on Istanbul, Turkey which also appears on one of our four itineraries to be offered to faith-based groups for next year. Note the four itineraries to the right of this message. These offers of space can be customized for your group or booked as the all-inclusive packages they are by contacting me at 925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701. I would be delighted to get started with a 2011 project for your church or synagogue now.

In the meantime, please accept my prayerful support and best wishes for your ministry as you lead your faith community through this next Season of Pentecost. And, note the free offer from Princess Cruises at the bottom of this newsletter under 'Cruise News and Cruise Specials'. Stay in touch!

With all good wishes and best regards,

Ron Hermanson
Franchise Owner

Ron Hermanson, ACC, CPCE
925-465-6038 or 888-882-5701
http://rhermanson.cruiseholidays.com