
Survey reveals importance of traveling with friends and family
According to a recent survey of over 2,000 adults by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), a major vacation goal in 2010 is to spend time with friends and family. In fact, 60 percent of vacationers polled ranked it as the most important travel goal.
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Italy gears up to celebrate saint days
Whether you need help finding your lost wallet or healing from an illness, there's a patron saint for that. Christians in Italy especially like to recognize and celebrate their patron saints, since there is a saint assigned to every city in the country.
Centuries-old traditions of commemorating a saint's designated feast day remain important to many Italians, and can be a captivating festival to witness during a religious-themed tour.
Going On Faith Conference sold out for travel planners
JOPLIN, Mo. - In only a month, religious group travel planners will meet with members of the travel industry in Joplin, Mo., Aug. 24-26 for networking, sightseeing and social events. Though the conference is already sold out to travel planners, a few slots remain for travel industry members.
Managing your religious travel program
Supplier assistance goes a long way
You've made a decision that you want to take your religious group to St. Louis for a summer tour. Now what?
Going to any location, especially one as big as St. Louis, may seem a little daunting when you think of the lengthy lists of possible attractions and restaurants your church group might enjoy. Fortunately, there are experts on almost any destination just a phone call away at the local tourism office.
Traveling through Palestine
By Mac Lacy
Recently, Going On Faith's president and publisher, Mac Lacy, explored the ancient land of Palestine. A trip rich with religious history and culture comes to life in Lacy's seven blogs about the area from Bethlehem to Jerusalem and beyond.
July Group Game
If snacks alone will not keep your group occupied on a long bus ride, here is a candy-themed game to keep groups thinking. But be sure to pass out some candy afterward, since this game might leave its players craving a Snickers bar!

