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Presenting a New Look and New Opportunities!
May 18, 2010
In This Issue
Medugorje Pilgrimage with Rev. James Caldwell
Cruise the Holy Lands with Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen!
Pilgrimage to Southern Italy with Rev. James Goins
World Youth Day 2011
Spend Airport Layovers in a VIP Lounge
Day-Trippin' and Toe-Tappin' with the River City Players
Greetings!   
   
     Coinciding perfectly with our state's windy spring weather, a whirlwind of activity has kept us hopping these past six weeks! In addition to some airport "meet-n-greets" and "send-offs" for individual and group clients, I travelled around the state quite a bit with hubby: we witnessed the abbatial blessing of Oklahoma's newest abbot, Dom Philip Anderson, at the gorgeous Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey in Hulbert; attended the Oklahoma Knights of Columbus 105th State Convention in Stillwater, and banquets and ceremonies in several parishes. Holy Week and Easter preparations with our wonderfully talented church choir and family celebrations occupied our time and energies. Meanwhile, I was also manning a sales booth at area events and pulling some change-aroos at the office, as well.
     Those of you who have recently visited Travel Overtures online have already noticed the new layout and "look" of the site. Along with new graphics and color-scheme, I streamlined the navigation quite a bit and reorganized travel categories to make it easier for you to find the information you need. Bit by bit, the best articles from the old site are being imported to join the new posts.
     On the business side, I forged new partnerships and changed some of my affiliations in order to bring you even more value-laden travel opportunities and cruise options! Realizing I can't be "all things to all people", I am focusing solely in these travel niches: Faith-based, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Golf & SpaFood & Wine, Family AdventuresSmall Ship Cruising, and (NEW!) Sports & Special Events.  
     Please note that with the exception of group fares and international itineraries, I will no longer research and book domestic flights, hotels, and rental cars not associated with a complete travel package prepared and booked through Travel Overtures. This allows more of my time and efforts to be spent providing the full range of concierge services that you have told me you really appreciate: customized itineraries, scheduling tee times & golf lessons, spa and salon appointments, dinner reservations, shore excursions, transfers, exclusive privately guided tours, and more to enhance your uniquely tailored vacation. 
     I appreciate each one of you, and welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Drop me a line, anytime, through the Concierge Desk. 
      Sincerely, 

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Pilgrimage to Medugorje, Oct. 2010

 

Gospa, Our Lady Queen of PeaceRev. James Caldwell is leading a Fall, 2010 Pilgrimage to Medugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
 
OCT. 11 - OCT 20, 2010
  $2,449 .00
from OKLAHOMA CITY 


Complete Package Includes:

7 Nights in Medjugorje
Twin bedded rooms with private bath, double or triple occupancy
 Breakfast and early Dinner daily in Medjugorje
English speaking guide
Full pilgrimage schedule
Private talk with Mirjana
Round trip air to Dubrovnik
 Ground transportation to and from Medjugorje
Overnight hotel stay in Vienna w/breakfast on return
All taxes included (an additional fuel surcharge may be applied at time of ticketing)

All tips include 
 
 $ 500.00 per person Deposit. Balance due Aug. 11, 2010.
Visit Joyful Catholic Journeys for more information or download Flyer and Reservation Form or call me at 405-642-8139!
 
Itinerary provided by Trinity Pilgrimages.

Exclusive Holy Land Cruise!

Join Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen of St. Gregory's Abbey,  and Catholic author Elizabeth Ficocelli on a 16-day
 
Steps of Paul Cruise
March 9-25, 2011
 
Early Bird Discount if paid in full by July 31!
Departs USA Tuesday, March 8, 2011 
 
Visit the Lands of Goshen: Cairo, Great Pyramids of Giza, King Tut treasures, Jerusalem's Western Wall, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, the Upper Room, the House of Caiaphas; Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, Shepherd's Field, the Sea of Galilee, Mount of the Beatitudes, the Church of the Fish and the Loaves, the Chapel of the Primacy; Capernaum, the River Jordan; Paphos, St. Paul's Pillar; Rhodes: the Acropolis, St. Paul's Bay; Athens (ancient Piraeus): the Acropolis, the Propylae, the Parthenon, the Erectheum, Mars Hill, the Agora, Olympic Stadium; Corinth: Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Temples, the Bema; Thessaloniki: the House of Jason, the Agora; Kavala (ancient Neapolis) and Phillipi, the Baptistry of Lydia; Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque, St. Sophia; Pergamon; Kusadasi; Ephesus: restored ruins, ancient Agora, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater mentioned in Acts; Patmos: the cave and monastery of St. John.
 
ALL INCLUSIVE from $2,999.00 per person double occupancy, plus taxes and fees. All cabin types available. Fare includes roundtrip air from NYC (add-on gateways available); 16 nights cruise with all meals (B, L, D); all shore excursions, airport and port transfers. Daily Mass and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Also with us onboard will be the talented Greek actor Kostas, who portrays the Apostle Paul in the site visits to those places the Apostle lived and preached, and celebrated Christian recording artists Rick and Sara Brummet will lead us in worship music. The eloquent Greek historian  Mrs. Adamantia Garcia Baltatzi will accompany us, as well. Enjoy native Greek folk music and folk dancing and much more!
 
$300 per person Deposit; $500 due Sept. 10; Balance due Dec. 10.
Early Bird Discount if paid in full by July 31!

Download Cruise Flyer, General Information, and Booking Form.
 
 For details on how your parish can host a Cruise Info Night for this Steps of Paul cruise, call (405) 642-8139 or (405) 225-8510 or send me an email! Travel Insurance is also available & is always highly recommended.
Itinerary provided by Steps of Paul Coastal Cruises
 

Support the Center of Family Love, Okarche, Oklahoma

Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy, Oct. 2011

 
Bernini's Ecstasy of St. TeresaPilgrimage to Southern Italy with Rev. James Goins
 
October 3-15, 2011
12 Days $3,899.00 per person 
 plus Taxes, Fuel Surcharge, and Tips

Roundtrip from Oklahoma City (other gateways available)
Day 1 - USA/ITALY
Day 2 - ROME/MONTECASSINO/SORRENTO
Day 3 - CAPRI
Day 4 - POMPEII/AMALFI COAST
Day 5 - SORRENTO/SAN GIOVANNI ROTUNDO
Day 6 - LANCIANO/LORETO
Day 7 - PERUGIA/ROME
Day 8 - ROME
Day 9 - ROME
Day 10- ROME
Day 11- Free Day in Rome
Day 12- ITALY/USA
 $300
deposit per person. Balance due by August 1, 2011.
For full detailed itinerary and reservation form, visit
Joyful Catholic Journeys
 
Custom itinerary provided by Unitours, Inc.

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WELCOME HOME 
to Rev. James Goins and all 39 pilgrims who journeyed with him April 12 to Italy to view the Shroud of Turin in Torino. Daily Masses, a winery/vineyard visit and wine tasting, sightseeing, visiting, shopping, eating, and snapping photos filled twelve days  covering Milan, Assisi, Orvieto, Siena, Florence, and Rome. The Joyful Catholic Journeys group even had great seats for the Papal Audience, being very close to Pope Benedict XVI!
 
Join Father Goins on his next pilgrimage in October, 2011. This time it will be Southern Italy. See details in this newsletter and online at www.joyfulcatholicjourneys.com
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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 

 
Madrid, Spain will host World Youth Day from August 15-21, 2011. For Catholics, it is one of the world's most exciting events and, this time, it is even more exciting since it is being held in
one of the world's most beautiful & vibrant cities.

Joyful Catholic Journeys invites you to be part of this memorable event.
 
Initial space sold out very early, already, but our partnering tour operator, Unitours, has secured triple the space starting at only  $2299.00 per person.
 
Call Melani, today, for details on how your parish Youth Group can participate in World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. Call (405) 642-8139 or (405) 225-8510 or use our Contact Form.
Please Support the National Shrine of the Infant of Prague
National Shrine of the Infant of Prague in Prague, OK
 Prague, Oklahoma 
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Lounge Passes

 Escape Layover Chaos!

Treat Yourself to VIP Lounges

 Travel Like the VIP You Are!
 
You can make any trip more relaxing, more comfortable and more luxurious by including a visit to an airport VIP lounge as part of your vacation travel.
 
Relax and unwind before you even leave the airport.
VIP lounges provide a tranquil environment where you
can relax before a flight, enjoy a quiet drink and some light refreshments, read magazines or newspapers or simply watch some TV.
 
Children are welcome, too!
 
We can pre-book US and international VIP lounges for departure AND return trips.
 
Choose from the largest selection of international VIP lounges available with over 150 airport lounges worldwide in over 110 airports.
 
It's an ideal addition to that special trip or indulgent weekend break.
 
Prices start from as little as $20.00 per person.
 
Now you can escape the chaos
of the airport and enjoy the peace, comfort and facilities of an airport VIP lounge on all legs of your journey!
 

Kids are welcome in VIP lounges

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Day Trippin'

 Join us for some
 Toe-Tapping Fun With the   
 River City Players
 
 July 24, 2010
 
$89.00 per person
 
A Little Bit COUNTRY....
A Little Bit ROCK N ROLL.... A Whole Lotta FUN ....
An abundance of TALENT
 
Includes:
Transportation, 
Lunch at Fin & Feather
Resort in Gore, OK
Matinee show at the Shawnee Street Theater in Tahlequah featuring the
River City Players
 
Call to reserve your seat on this wonderful Friends International Tours trip!
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Melani RoeweWant a seamless travel experience? Need tee times? Transfers? Advance table reservations? Spa treatments scheduled and excursions booked for you? Then let me provide you with professional, personalized travel concierge services. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy your vacation!

Feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you'd like assistance with your personal or group travel plans, give me a call at 405.642.8139 or call toll free 1-877-NOW-WE-TRAVEL (877-669-387) I am here to help you!
 
Sincerely,           
Melani Roewe
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