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Pilgrim Travel - a new division of Select
Travel
 We are delighted to announce the
launch of Pilgrim Travel, a new division of Select Travel Service.
Pilgrim Travel group tours are based on the lives and times of St. Patrick and
St. David, the Patron Saints of Ireland and Wales, and on the wider history and influence of the Celtic Church.
This is an exciting new joint venture between Select and specialist academic
institutions in Ireland and Wales. The project has enjoyed wide support and
cooperation of the national tourist boards of Wales and Ireland. The tours are
designed to offer a broader concept of the traditional term “pilgrimage” by
combining the historical and cultural influences of Christianity across two
millennia, with the more traditional spiritual experiences. The detailed
research that underpins each tour ensures a unique and authentic travel
experience.
We invite you to contact us for sample itineraries with which to whet the
appetite of your local church pastor or educators. Then, in keeping with
Select’s ability to custom design all group itineraries, we will then make
amendments to best suit your client’s particular needs - tour dates, hotels,
itinerary content and costs.
Further information can be found at www.pilgrimtravel.com or
www.selecttravel.com
Dine in Dublin - with
Friends
One of the most successful events created by Select is the
“Dinner with Irish
Friends”. Using our ever extending list of “friends in high places”, we are able to offer
selected groups the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening of home gown hospitality in Dublin. Opening the doors to
her Georgian style residence in a tiny Dublin neighborhood, our hostess welcomes up to 30 guests for an elegant
dinner party which is joined by a selection of her hand picked friends from Dublin society. A delightful evening of lively conversation and exchange of views is
always ensured and invariably the evening is a highlight of the tour.
Special Group Access - a Hallmark of Select’s Tours
For many of Select’s groups visiting Europe, privileged access to museums and
collections is standard operating procedure! However many group agents who are not |
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regular clients of Select are missing out on
a golden sales opportunity and a wonderful experience for their most valued group
clients. For example did you know that private after hours tours are available at
several of Britain’s Royal Palaces? During the months of August and September, Select
can arrange private after hours tours of Buckingham Palace State Rooms as well as
the reopened Queen’s Gallery and its exhibition “Treasures” which includes
paintings, jewelry, watercolors, armour and other priceless items from the Royal
Collection.
 Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle and
favorite home of the Queen
is also available for private evening tours. Tours include the State Apartments
and are available on selected evenings from August through March.
Opportunities for these special visits are limited, so contact us soon for 2005. |
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Due to its somewhat remote location in the
north west corner of Spain, Santiago de Compestela is too often overlooked on
Spanish itineraries. But with good air connections, its a quick hop from either
Madrid or Bilbao and makes for a nice interlude between the great museums of the
capital and Bilbao’s Guggenheim. The capital of Galicia, Santiago is a true jewel
of a city. Its roots lie as a centre of pilgrimage. Following his execution in
AD44, the remains of the Apostle St. James found their way to Santiago and the
magnificent cathedral was built to house them. With its Baroque towers soaring
above the Praza do Obridorio, the cathedral became one of the great shrines of
Christendom. To this day, some pilgrims continue the Middle Age tradition of making
the journey to the site on foot, from as far as Paris some 900 miles away.
In addition to the cathedral, other “must
sees” include the Monastery of St. Martin, the 18th century Rajoy Palace and Gelmirez Palace.
All are conveniently located in a concentrated area around La Plaza del Obradoiro,
the city’s central square. The scale of these massive Baroque style brick constructions
is simply awe inspiring. This modern day yet unspoiled city is well worth the consideration
of a couple of nights in any northern Spanish itinerary.
Your Partner for
Customized Special Interest
Group Travel to Europe
Contact us: 800.752.6787
rosco@selecttravel.com
Visit us at- www.SelectTravel.com
“Our Creativity - Your Choice”
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