News from Global Family Travels
Welcome to Global Family Travels 2014 Summer Newsletter and thank you for being part of our community! We hope to see you at one of our travel seminars this fall (see side bar), or contact us if you would like us to arrange a private seminar for you.
In this issue we have details on:
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In June of 2014, our Mystical Mamas Tour group journeyed to some of Northern India’s most spiritual places, learning about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism as we traveled. New friendships were formed both within our group and with our host communities as we took in the sights of India’s beautiful historical monuments and temples, witnessing the ways of life in both the cities and rural areas we visited. As we traveled, we also learned to meditate and explore our own spirituality, laughing and learning to love the mysterious sides of us not often revealed, ultimately gaining greater awareness about ourselves. And of course, we also enjoyed the food and shopping that India has to offer too – call it a successful “Eat, Pray, Love” India spiritual tour!
 - Mystical Mamas with Khen Rinpoche, Founder of the Siddhartha School Project
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Ladakh has to be one of the most beautiful and peaceful places on earth that I have ever experienced. Even though the landscape is very arid, the surrounding peaks of the Himalayas and lush cottonwood trees add to its beauty. The people here are also beautiful and very warm and jovial, and live a simple subsistence life-style. Our travelers had the pleasure of stay in a local Ladakhi home on our last trip, which was truly an honor! Read more about Ladakh here and to see more of our photos from our visit to Ladakh, visit our Facebook Album.
 - Typical Ladakhi home
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In addition to our Family-friendly tours to Nicaragua, Global Family Travels is adding wellness retreats to Nicaragua. This October, we are pleased to co-promote a Yoga & Fitness Retreat at Morgan's Rock, a stunning eco – luxury lodge on the south Pacific coast.
 - Yoga in Nicaragua
Stay tuned for more information on other retreats we are planning for March, 2015 or contact us if you are interested!
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What do Learn, Serve and Immerse all have in common? Besides being the three pillars of Global Family Travels, they all center on the theme of Community. That’s why in each Global Family Travels’ newsletter, we take time to get to know, YOU, our community. We’d love to know your thoughts on these questions below! “Like” Global Family Travels on Facebook or Join our Network on Twitter or LinkedIn and join the conversation!
- What is your favorite family vacation memory?
- Where would you and your family like to visit next?
- What kind of service learning opportunities do you look for when planning a family vacation?
About Global Family Travels
Global Family Travels' mission is to "Learn, Serve and Immerse," using travel as a means to build cultural bridges and to foster global citizens. In partnership with community-based tour operators and local non-profit organizations, Global Family Travels creates and offers service learning tours for families which include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit. We hope you will choose to expand your family circle by joining us on one of our life-changing tours! Visit our website to learn more!
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Volume 2, Q3, 2014
Travel Seminars offered this Fall:
September 27 @ 10 AM:
Savvy Traveler, Edmonds, WA
Global Family Travels Founder, Jennifer Spatz, will present tour itineraries to Africa, China, India, Nicaragua, Peru and Turkey.
September 30 at 7 PM: Nicaragua Tours Seminar at Wide World Travel Store, Seattle.
October 28 at 7 PM : China Tours Seminar at Wide World Travel Store in Seattle.
Click here to sign up to attend country-specific seminars offered this fall. We will contact you to arrange a date convenient for all participants.
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