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Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. 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When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. 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Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)</p></div><p>“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.</p><p>However, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.</p><p>But that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.</p><p>Lynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.</p><p>Mama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.</p><p>Her story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.</p><p><strong>Getting started</strong></p><p>Mama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.</p><p>But a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.</p><p>The incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.</p><p>It was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.</p><p>“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.</p><p>They had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.</p><p>After the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.</p><p>“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.</p><p>Like they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.</p><p><strong>Mama Lynda</strong></p><p>For Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.</p><p>Her ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.</p><p>“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.</p><p>The host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.</p><p>Over the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.</p><p>Her title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.</p><p>Majyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.</p><p>But as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.</p><p>“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.</p><div class=\"pos-image\"><p><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" /></p><div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div></div><p><strong>Charity call</strong></p><p>Now mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.</p><p>David Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.</p><p>The Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.</p><p>Early this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.</p><p>“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.</p><p>Now that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.</p><p>“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.</p><p>On Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.</p><p>The team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.</p><p>Consolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.</p><p>“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.</p><p>Fredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.</p><p>“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.</p><p>Most of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. 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Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.</p><p>Now with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!</p><p>For more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a></p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" /></p><p><strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!</p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" /></p><p><strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!</p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" /></p><p><strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<h2>ACTS FOR RWANDA:  Who We Are</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<p><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<h2>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe width=\"487\" height=\"273\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\"></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<p><img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" /></p><div class=\"inner-caption\"><p>Mama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)</p><p> </p></div><p>“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.</p><p>However, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.</p><p>But that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.</p><p>Lynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.</p><p>Mama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.</p><p>Her story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.</p><p><strong>Getting started</strong></p><p>Mama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.</p><p>But a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.</p><p>The incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.</p><p>It was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.</p><p>“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.</p><p>They had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.</p><p>After the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.</p><p>“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.</p><p>Like they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.</p><p><strong>Mama Lynda</strong></p><p>For Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.</p><p>Her ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.</p><p>“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.</p><p>The host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.</p><p>Over the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.</p><p>Her title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.</p><p>Majyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.</p><p>But as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.</p><p>“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.</p><div class=\"pos-image\"><img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" /><div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div></div><p><strong>Charity call</strong></p><p>Now mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.</p><p>David Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.</p><p>The Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.</p><p>Early this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.</p><p>“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.</p><p>Now that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.</p><p>“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.</p><p>On Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.</p><p>The team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.</p><p>Consolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.</p><p>“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.</p><p>Fredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.</p><p>“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.</p><p>Most of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. Because of their tragic circumstances, many of the children often end up taking to the streets for a livelihood.</p><p>There are various efforts by the Government to address the plight of street children, but the need is huge and charities such as Acts4Rwanda are attempting to fill that gap, according to Alireki.</p><p>One of the charity’s biggest challenges, however, is how to raise more resources to meet the present need – to put and keep vulnerable children under its care in school</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Giving Back','','inherit','closed','closed','','405-revision-v1','','','2015-10-12 12:15:09','2015-10-12 12:15:09','',405,'http://famtrips.travel/405-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(818,1,'2015-10-12 12:20:48','2015-10-12 12:20:48','[et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" background_color=\"#fcfcfc\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Tittle\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" text_font=\"Lobster||||\" text_font_size=\"41\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px||40px|\"]Giving Back[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<p><a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> is excited to acknowledge our engagement with <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda.org</a> to sponsor three very special children who were in immediate need of support to continue their education in Rwanda.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda</a> was begun out of the love for this country and its people by a very special travel professional, Mrs. Lynda Weir. Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.</p><p>Now with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!</p><p>For more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a></p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" /></p><p><strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!</p><p> </p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" /></p><p><strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!</p><p> </p><p><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" /></p><p><strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.</p><p> </p><p> </p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:  Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<p><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe width=\"487\" height=\"273\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\"></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\"]<p><img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" /></p><div class=\"inner-caption\"><p>Mama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)</p><p> </p></div><p>“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.</p><p>However, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.</p><p>But that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.</p><p>Lynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.</p><p>Mama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.</p><p>Her story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.</p><p><strong>Getting started</strong></p><p>Mama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.</p><p>But a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.</p><p>The incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.</p><p>It was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.</p><p>“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.</p><p>They had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.</p><p>After the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.</p><p>“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.</p><p>Like they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.</p><p><strong>Mama Lynda</strong></p><p>For Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.</p><p>Her ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.</p><p>“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.</p><p>The host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.</p><p>Over the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.</p><p>Her title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.</p><p>Majyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.</p><p>But as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.</p><p>“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.</p><div class=\"pos-image\"><p><img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" /></p><div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div></div><p><strong>Charity call</strong></p><p>Now mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.</p><p>David Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.</p><p>The Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.</p><p>Early this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.</p><p>“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.</p><p>Now that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.</p><p>“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.</p><p>On Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.</p><p>The team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.</p><p>Consolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.</p><p>“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.</p><p>Fredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.</p><p>“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.</p><p>Most of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. 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Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:  Who We Are</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. 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Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. 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Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. Because of their tragic circumstances, many of the children often end up taking to the streets for a livelihood.\r\n\r\nThere are various efforts by the Government to address the plight of street children, but the need is huge and charities such as Acts4Rwanda are attempting to fill that gap, according to Alireki.\r\n\r\nOne of the charity’s biggest challenges, however, is how to raise more resources to meet the present need – to put and keep vulnerable children under its care in school\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Giving Back','','inherit','closed','closed','','405-revision-v1','','','2015-10-12 19:33:36','2015-10-12 19:33:36','',405,'http://famtrips.travel/405-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(821,1,'2015-10-12 19:34:16','2015-10-12 19:34:16','[et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" background_color=\"#fcfcfc\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Tittle\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" text_font=\"Lobster||||\" text_font_size=\"41\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px||40px|\"]Giving Back[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> is excited to acknowledge our engagement with <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda.org</a> to sponsor three very special children who were in immediate need of support to continue their education in Rwanda.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda</a> was begun out of the love for this country and its people by a very special travel professional, Mrs. Lynda Weir. Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]</br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. Because of their tragic circumstances, many of the children often end up taking to the streets for a livelihood.\r\n\r\nThere are various efforts by the Government to address the plight of street children, but the need is huge and charities such as Acts4Rwanda are attempting to fill that gap, according to Alireki.\r\n\r\nOne of the charity’s biggest challenges, however, is how to raise more resources to meet the present need – to put and keep vulnerable children under its care in school\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Giving Back','','inherit','closed','closed','','405-revision-v1','','','2015-10-12 19:34:16','2015-10-12 19:34:16','',405,'http://famtrips.travel/405-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(822,1,'2015-10-12 19:34:47','2015-10-12 19:34:47','[et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" background_color=\"#fcfcfc\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Tittle\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" text_font=\"Lobster||||\" text_font_size=\"41\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px||40px|\"]Giving Back[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> is excited to acknowledge our engagement with <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda.org</a> to sponsor three very special children who were in immediate need of support to continue their education in Rwanda.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda</a> was begun out of the love for this country and its people by a very special travel professional, Mrs. Lynda Weir. Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<br><br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. Because of their tragic circumstances, many of the children often end up taking to the streets for a livelihood.\r\n\r\nThere are various efforts by the Government to address the plight of street children, but the need is huge and charities such as Acts4Rwanda are attempting to fill that gap, according to Alireki.\r\n\r\nOne of the charity’s biggest challenges, however, is how to raise more resources to meet the present need – to put and keep vulnerable children under its care in school\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Giving Back','','inherit','closed','closed','','405-revision-v1','','','2015-10-12 19:34:47','2015-10-12 19:34:47','',405,'http://famtrips.travel/405-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(823,1,'2015-10-12 19:38:31','2015-10-12 19:38:31','[et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" background_color=\"#fcfcfc\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Tittle\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" text_font=\"Lobster||||\" text_font_size=\"41\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px||40px|\"]Giving Back[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> is excited to acknowledge our engagement with <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda.org</a> to sponsor three very special children who were in immediate need of support to continue their education in Rwanda.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda</a> was begun out of the love for this country and its people by a very special travel professional, Mrs. Lynda Weir. Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<br><p></p><br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. 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Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<br><p></p><br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\"></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. 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Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<br><p></p><br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"on\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\"></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. Because of their tragic circumstances, many of the children often end up taking to the streets for a livelihood.\r\n\r\nThere are various efforts by the Government to address the plight of street children, but the need is huge and charities such as Acts4Rwanda are attempting to fill that gap, according to Alireki.\r\n\r\nOne of the charity’s biggest challenges, however, is how to raise more resources to meet the present need – to put and keep vulnerable children under its care in school[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Giving Back','','inherit','closed','closed','','405-revision-v1','','','2015-10-12 19:40:29','2015-10-12 19:40:29','',405,'http://famtrips.travel/405-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(826,1,'2015-10-12 19:41:27','2015-10-12 19:41:27','[et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" background_color=\"#fcfcfc\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Tittle\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"center\" text_font=\"Lobster||||\" text_font_size=\"41\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px||40px|\"]Giving Back[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=\"Divider\" color=\"#e0e0e0\" show_divider=\"on\" divider_style=\"solid\" divider_position=\"top\" hide_on_mobile=\"on\" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=\"off\" specialty=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> is excited to acknowledge our engagement with <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda.org</a> to sponsor three very special children who were in immediate need of support to continue their education in Rwanda.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Acts4Rwanda</a> was begun out of the love for this country and its people by a very special travel professional, Mrs. Lynda Weir. Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<br><p></p><br>\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:&nbsp; Who We Are</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\"></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\" max_width=\"600px\"]<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\">\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. He had dropped out of school, abandoned his village in Ruhengeri District and come to Kigali to do menial jobs to raise money to look after his ailing 92-year-old grandmother.\r\n\r\n“Acts4Rwanda has helped me return to school and I am now confident that I will complete secondary school and go on to become an engineer,” he said.\r\n\r\nMost of the children benefiting from Acts4Rwanda activities are from single mothers or widows. 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Lynda and her dedicated Christian team have identified so much need and have brought hope to the lives of so many children living in great poverty in Rwanda. “ Her story of the development of Acts4Rwanda and Lighthouse Children’s Home has been an inspiration to us for many years,” stated Melody Fee, <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> partner.\r\n\r\nNow with great joy, we know that <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> can continue to support their needs in ways great and small, and with our contributions, these children below can begin to experience a brighter future! You participation in <a href=\"[permalink id=137]\">FAMTrips.Travel</a> FAM programs will also support these goals and many more in the years ahead. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFor more information about Acts4Rwanda, go to <a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\">www.acts4rwanda.org</a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shema-Vincent.jpg\" alt=\"Shema Vincent\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Shema Vincent</strong> is 12 years and says that he wants to study courses relating to political science so he may one day get a chance to join government leadership. Due to the support of FAMTrips.Travel scholarship program and the work of Acts4Rwanda, Vincent is able to go back to school this coming term. His mother cleans other people’s homes to sustain the home. His father was a local security guard but developed a serious illness and his entire left side is now paralyzed. FAMTrips.Travel is excited to be his sponsor and look forward to his progress!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Muhayemariya-Jacquline.jpg\" alt=\"Muhayemariya Jacquline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Muhayemariya Jacquline</strong> is one of seven children. Because of the low level of family income, her parents were only able to pay for the older three siblings to go to school. While she was not going to school, her “job” was to concentrate on scaring birds in the rice gardens near her home. She is 13years and in Grade 8. When Acts4Rwanda team met with her, their comments were that “they could see a great, smart future leader.” FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to be her sponsor for the year ahead!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"[permalink id=137]wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Uwihirwe-Adeline.jpg\" alt=\"Uwihirwe Adeline\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Uwihirwe Adeline</strong> is the daughter to a woman whose 5 children were killed during the genocide. She gave birth to Adeline in her old age. Where as she loves her only child, she is afraid and uncertain of her future. Adeline’s mother is diabetic and also has other illnesses besides living in extreme poverty.  Adeline is 12 years old. FAMTrips.Travel is grateful to share in the mission to support Adeline\'s education for the upcoming year.\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_top_2=\"50px\" padding_top_3=\"50px\" padding_right_1=\"50px\" padding_left_2=\"50px\" padding_left_3=\"50px\" custom_width_px=\"1207px\" padding_left_1=\"50px\" padding_right_2=\"50px\" padding_right_3=\"50px\" padding_bottom_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS FOR RWANDA:  Who We Are</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/esvpBQefKKI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Title\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]\r\n<h3>ACTS for RWANDA: Meeting Their Needs</h3>\r\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Video\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" text_font_size=\"15\"]<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKvSc2PUQJI\" width=\"487\" height=\"273\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"logo\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]<a href=\"http://www.acts4rwanda.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Acts4Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Acts4Rwanda\" border=\"0\" /></a>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" custom_padding=\"40px|||\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512224Mama-1.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" border=\"1\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">\r\n\r\nMama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n“All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions were their own, but they shared everything they had,” reads Acts 4:32 of the Bible.\r\n\r\nHowever, it is one thing reading the Bible and feeling reassured as a Christian, and quite another when a single verse actually inspires someone to start something to help others.\r\n\r\nBut that is precisely how Acts4Rwanda, a local non-governmental organisation that helps needy and vulnerable children in and around Kigali, was formed towards the end of 2013 by four friends.\r\n\r\nLynda Weir, Acts4Rwanda principle founder and executive director, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, where she does most of the fundraising to raise money to support her charity work in Kigali.\r\n\r\nMama Lynda, as she is fondly known among the children her organisation helps, was in Kigali recently to check on the activities of her charity. It is then that she had a conversation with <em>The New Times</em> about her love for Rwanda.\r\n\r\nHer story is one of pure compassion for children, a trait which has given her a special status; an American mother with Rwandan children.\r\n\r\n<strong>Getting started</strong>\r\n\r\nMama Lynda had been coming to Rwanda regularly since 2008 to partake in activities of a Rwamagana-based Ministry called Lighthouse Children’s Home in which her daughter Amanda was serving.\r\n\r\nBut a 2013 incident has since deepened her relationship with Rwanda and inspired her to start Acts4Rwanda, which now supports the school and welfare needs of over 40 children from needy households.\r\n\r\nThe incident happened in the living room of a local friend’s house in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb.\r\n\r\nIt was a Saturday afternoon in mid-2013, and the friend, a one Samuel, had invited, like he often did, about 16 street children that frequented the Kimironko market dump for a rare lunch.\r\n\r\n“I looked into their eyes and they looked completely helpless and I thought the Lord was speaking to us through this moment,” Mama Lynda reminisces.\r\n\r\nThey had lunch with the children, told them a few stories in the Bible and assured them that someone up in the skies (God), cared and loved them.\r\n\r\nAfter the encounter, Lynda left Kigali and returned to the US, but she admits that her thoughts actually stayed in that room in Kimironko; her mind kept replaying the images of the children, happy and joyous in spite of their circumstances.\r\n\r\n“I thought it was our responsibility to assist them and, in November 2013, I came back, with a plan,” she recollects.\r\n\r\nLike they say, the rest is history. The present is about Acts4Rwanda, a fast-expanding charity that currently supports over 40 children from vulnerable and needy backgrounds through school.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mama Lynda</strong>\r\n\r\nFor Lynda, Rwanda is now a major part of her life. But there is also a background to it.\r\n\r\nHer ‘Mama Lynda’ title was given to her by the first batch of beneficiaries that went to study in the US on the Presidential Scholarship programme. That was around 2008.\r\n\r\n“Many of the Rwandan scholars who arrived in my hometown, Little Rock, were in cultural shock and needed to be inducted into the American way of life. I saw a need which we quickly formalised into a formal host programme,” she said.\r\n\r\nThe host programme worked in a way that Rwandan scholarship beneficiaries, once in the US, would be linked to families willing to host them as their own children and help them during their stay.\r\n\r\nOver the years, Lynda says she has played hostess to a number of Rwandan students studying in the US and they subsequently got used to calling her ‘Mama’ (Mother/mum), a role she says she enjoys.\r\n\r\nHer title of Mama was cemented further when her daughter Amanda fell in love and got married, about two years ago, to Prosper Majyambere, one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship.\r\n\r\nMajyambere was not among Lynda’s Rwandan students in her care; he was enrolled in another university located far away from Little Rock.\r\n\r\nBut as nature would have it, Majyambere met Amanda in Washington, during a youth leadership conference where both were representing their colleges.\r\n\r\n“They got to know each other, developed a friendship and one year ago, they got married and my daughter became Amanda Majyambere,” Lynda narrates.\r\n<div class=\"pos-image\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.newtimes.co.rw/files/photos/1437512312Mama-2.jpg\" alt=\"1437512312Mama-2\" />\r\n<div class=\"inner-caption\">Mama Lynda (R) with some of the children under her charity\'s care. (Courtesy)</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Charity call</strong>\r\n\r\nNow mother and daughter are deep into charity work here in Rwanda. They recently secured a small grant to expand their interventions and help more needy children by sponsoring them in school.\r\n\r\nDavid Alireki is the Charity’s country director overseeing all field activities and ensuring that the support sent in from compassionate hearts abroad actually reaches and impacts the beneficiaries.\r\n\r\nThe Charity’s long term plan is to start its own school where they can offer the children a full package of life skills and spiritual wisdom to nurture them into productive citizens.\r\n\r\nEarly this year, the Charity took on two children who were seemingly homeless, roaming Kimironko neighbourhoods without a care.\r\n\r\n“They had never set a foot in class,” says Alireki.\r\n\r\nNow that is shocking to hear in a country like Rwanda with one of the highest primary school enrollment levels.\r\n\r\n“The head teachers could not also understand how any parent would fail to enroll their kid in a school. But such is the need we are serving – contributing to the Government’s efforts so giving every kid access to education,” Alireki explains.\r\n\r\nOn Mama Lynda’s team is a one Emily Perrone, Acts4Rwanda’s head of operations and sponsorship.\r\n\r\nThe team’s work involves sending e-mails, writing letters and hold fundraising ceremonies to raise resources to keep needy children like 15-year-old Consolate and 22-year-old Fredrick in school and help them attain their career dreams.\r\n\r\nConsolate, who wants to be a doctor in future, was in Senior Two and on the verge of dropping out of school due to lack of tuition fees when Acts4Rwanda took her on. She is now in Senior Three.\r\n\r\n“I am thankful to Acts4Rwanda because they have kept me in school, but most of all, they showed me love and for the first time in my life, I feel valued as a child,” she says.\r\n\r\nFredrick’s story is similar to Consolate’s. 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Embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship in historic Nuremberg and cruise through the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg. Cruise the beautiful Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping along the way to visit charming Rüdesheim and Koblenz. In Cologne, you will visit the city’s magnificent Cathedral before concluding your vacation in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s liveliest capitals.</p>\n<p>You will also be joined by Gary and Melody’s very special guest, Ms. Anita Pagliasso, Travel Industry Author, Speaker and Educator, who will share some of her best “ Award- Winning Tools and Tips for Agent Success” including a live demonstration of the new Agent Base Connect CRM program! What a way to celebrate new beginnings! Let’s start off the new year together!</p>\n<p><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">NUREMBERG – AMSTERDAM</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Details about the pre stay in Prague are available upon your request. The Christmas Markets of Prague are part of the magic of those days if you elect to come early!)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 28th</span><br />\n (If you have enjoyed the pre stay in Prague, or simply want to use the AMA transfer)<br />\n You depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the scenic German countryside to Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow passengers. The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B)</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 29th</span><br />\n Enjoy breakfast as we cruise through the engineering marvel known as the Main-Danube Canal, which traverses the Alps via 16 locks. Arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before you return to the ship. The ship departs this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D).</p>\n<p><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec29_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 30th: KITZINGEN-WURZBURG</span><br />\n After arriving in Kitzingen, your walking tour includes the city’s famous medieval Leaning Tower, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and the Renaissance-style Town Hall. Later, the Wine Queen and Town Council will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to taste several wines and learn about wine production in the region. In the afternoon, you will have a choice of three different excursions: a guided tour of Wurzburg that will show you all of the city’s major sights; Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture; or an optional tour of medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. Your walking tour includes entry to the Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum, which is solely devoted to this beloved holiday. Rejoin the ship in Würzburg and cruise overnight. (B,L,D)<br />\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec30_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 31st: WERTHEIM</span><br />\n We arrive in Wertheim this morning, a town that has retained much of its distinct character and charm. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before a motor coach transfers you to Freudenberg to rejoin the ship. We depart early this afternoon and cruise overnight. Bring in the new year with Gary, Melody, Anita and AMA Waterways, by making a special toast to new beginnings for your business success! (B,L,D)<br />\n <span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">New Year\'s Day: RUDESHEIM-KOBLENZ</span></p>\n<p>Early this morning, you will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, where you’ll see the ruins of mist-shrouded fortresses and fairy tale castles. Look for the Lorelei Rock at the narrowest part of the river, where legend says sweet songs of local beauties once lured enchanted sailors to their doom. In Rudesheim, you will board a miniature train that will take you to Siegfried\'s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its incredible collection. During your free time, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Arrive in Koblenz in the evening and enjoy a walking tour through this charming town lead by your Cruise Manager. (B,L,D)<br />\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan1_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 2nd: KOBLENZ-COLOGNE</span></p>\n<p>We cruise from Koblenz to Cologne today, arriving this afternoon. After lunch on board, enjoy a walking tour through the old part of the city and visit Cologne’s spectacular Gothic cathedral. You might want to join Melody, Gary and Anita in the lovely Chocolate factory and museum after your tour! We depart late tonight for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)<br />\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan2_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 3rd: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS<br />\n </span><br />\n Enjoy a leisurely cruise this morning to Amsterdam, arriving after lunch. You’ll have a guided canal cruise, a city tour of all the top sights, a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill and free time to explore this vibrant and colorful city Castelo da Penaon on your own. (B,L,D)<br />\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan3_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 4th: AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION.</span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)<br />\n French Balcony (cat C) Staterooms $1399 pp<br />\n Non Industry guest add $100.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Twin (cat BB+) Balcony Stateroom: $1599 pp<br />\n Non Industry guest add $100.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Port taxes $168 pp<br />\n Prices are based on double occupancy.<br />\n Single supplement 50%</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"2016 New Year\'s River Cruise\" FAM</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=Dec%2028,%202015%20-%20Jan%204.%202016=title=New%20Year%E2%80%99s%20European%20River%20Cruise!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a><br />\n <a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Year’s European River Cruise!','','publish','closed','closed','','new-years-european-river-cruise','','','2015-10-13 08:36:45','2015-10-13 08:36:45','',0,'http://famtrips.travel/et_pb_layout/new-years-european-river-cruise/',0,'et_pb_layout','',0,''),(855,1,'2015-10-13 10:08:16','2015-10-13 10:08:16','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#05251f\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"|20px||20px\"]\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Sicily2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>\nThe largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you\'ve stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/SicilyItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>\nOn arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>\nAfter breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.\nThis afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL\n</span>\nAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #05251f;\">\nAgent Rate based on dbl : $1399\nNon Industry Guest Add $50.\nSingle supplement $500.</span></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Discover the Treasures of Sicily\" FAM</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=March%202-9,%202016=title=Treasures%20of%20Sicily!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Treasures of Sicily!','','publish','closed','closed','','treasures-of-sicily','','','2015-10-13 10:08:16','2015-10-13 10:08:16','',0,'http://famtrips.travel/et_pb_layout/treasures-of-sicily/',0,'et_pb_layout','',0,''),(856,1,'2015-10-13 10:08:30','2015-10-13 10:08:30','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#001e0b\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"10px|20px|10px|20px\"]<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/India2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/IndiaItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: February 11th</span>\n<strong>\nWelcome to India!</strong>\n\nAfter immigration, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for your stay. Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. It was the magnet, which drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it again and again rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the twin cities of Old and New Delhi still intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world. We will check in to the lovely Kempinski 5 Star Hotel in Delhi\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: February 12th</span>\n\nToday after breakfast you will enjoy your “Welcome briefing and introduction to the Tour Director.” Your tour guide will help you discover the origin and history of the Hindi language, teach you key words and phrases that will help you communicate with locals. This morning, begin exploration of Delhi, India’s capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Discover the secrets of the only clearly visible historic settlement of Delhi. From the majestic Red Fort to the gold-lined shops of Dariba Kalan, this tour allows you to savor a 350 year old culture up-close.\n\nArrive Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in year 1650 AD. From here you board your cycle rickshaws for a tour of Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) for a glimpse into an old world lifestyle slowly fading from Delhi. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can be felt in the Chandni Chowk\'s narrow lanes. While on the tour, stop at Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice market - operating since the 17th century. Learn about the spices on sale and smell their aromas. The street is congested with shops on both sides selling spices, nuts and herbs. The overall appearance seems to be very chaotic but in reality it is very well managed! There will be great photo opportunities here! You continue to Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, set within a beautiful park.\n\nContinue your drive through New Delhi, passing by Presidential Palace- the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate - a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war, Parliament house and other government buildings built in the first quarter of the 20th century by two famous English architects, Sir Herbert Baker and Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was during this time period that the capital of the British Empire was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.\n\nEnd the day with a visit to the World Heritage site of Humayun’s tomb. It is the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent (“the predecessor of the Taj Mahal”). Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this monument is a wonderful example of early Mughal architecture. At Humayun\'s Tomb, the Mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The tomb is set in a geometrically arranged garden crisscrossed by numerous water channels and probably representing symbolically a paradise setting.\n\nTonight, we will share a welcome dinner, arranged at Veda. This acclaimed restaurant has been designed by a celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal and offers a contemporary interpretation of classic Pan-Indian cooking.\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: February 13th - DELHI – JAIPUR </span>\nAfter breakfast at our hotel, we will drive to Jaipur, known as the “pink city” for the abundance of pink plastered stone used to build its massive forts, magnificent palaces and exquisite temples.\n\nJaipur – The city built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There is far more to the city than just its famous monuments and to get a complete experience of Jaipur, uncover the mysteries of the bazaars and visit silversmiths, turban sellers and traditional markets.\n\nAfter we check in to our hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or explore on own. Evening visit the ancient Hindu Birla temple for Aarti (Prayer) ceremony which is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. An essential part of puja for the devotee is making a spiritual connection with the divine. Most often that contact is facilitated through an object: an element of nature, a sculpture, a vessel, a painting, or a print. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the hotel. Our host hotel is Courtyard by Marriott.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: February 14th - JAIPUR</span>\n\nThis morning after breakfast, we set off this morning to Amber Fort. Jaipur’s Maharaja Man Singh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started constructing Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The Fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. You will ascend the hill leading to the fortress on elephant-back and then walk through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.\n\nLater, we embark on a city tour starting with a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) made famous because of the 953 windows, or jharokhas, that make up its structure. Five stories in height, and built of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white quicklime, it is thought that the women of the royal harem used the many casements to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Continue to Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll in the 18th century. The Maharajah, a scientist as well as an astronomer, had the principles of Euclid translated into Sanskrit. One of the most remarkable sites in Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking stars and planets.\n\nJust next to the observatory is the City Palace. Built within the fortified area of the original city, it has one of the finest monumental entrances in India. The Palace is now principally a museum housing a collection of great treasures, including miniature paintings, carpets, royal garments and other interesting objects from Jaipur\'s intriguing past. The former royal family retains a part of the palace for their personal use. Today we end the tour with a fascinating walk in the old city. Mingle and talk with the locals whilst observing some of the regions culinary delight. Observe local artisans in their workshops; jewelers and silversmiths, gold and silver foil makers. During the day, ladies will get the opportunity to try the art of Henna tattoo painting! This evening we’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel.\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: February 15th - JAIPUR - AGRA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we depart for our Morning drive to Agra. This route takes you through the region’s typical villages, where you can appreciate various scenes of traditional life. We will stop for lunch at a charming heritage hotel en route and continue drive to Fatehpur sikri – the city of victory. Built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century as an act of gratitude to a penniless saint, this splendid red sandstone city was inexplicably abandoned just fourteen years later. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its \'ruins\' are still in a pristine condition. From Fatehpur Sikri, drive to Agra reaching your hotel late in the afternoon. Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, Agra was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire – Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’. The Mughals besides being great rulers were also great builders and preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra &amp; its neighborhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces and aesthetically laid out gardens - each one a silent witness to a grand style of a golden era. We will enjoy dinner included again at our Hilton Hotel in Agra.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: February 16th - AGRA</span>\n\nAt sunrise, we will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal ! It is fitting to see this extraordinary monument by the first light of day as its exemplary beauty is awe-inspiring and will create an unforgettable memory.\n\nSaid to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal manifests the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in architecture and garden design, painting, and calligraphy. The 144 foot double dome of the Taj is capped with a finial and the four minarets each 131 ft high and crowned by an open octagonal pavilion highlight the perfect symmetry of the tomb. We will return to the hotel for a full breakfast after arising so early, ( if you chose to join the group!)\n\nLater, make your way to the Agra Fort, which were the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.\n\nFrom here we continue to the 18th century Roman Catholic Cemetery – a 450+ year old and North India’s oldest Christian cemetery. The tombs in Agra’s Roman Catholic Cemetery are the resting places of initially the Armenian Christians in the 1550s and thereafter, of other European Catholics in the city. The European Christians in Agra were creating their own fairy-tale like mausoleums in a cemetery dating back to Akbar’s time in carved red sandstone, yellow basalt and whitewashed plastered walls. However, the tomb that stands out from all the rest is that of British Colonel John Hessing also popular as Islamic mausoleum for Christian soul… The Red Taj Mahal (small replica of Taj Mahal built in red sandstone).\n\nAfternoon is at your leisure. Towards the evening, join your “local family hosts” for High Tea and local savories with interactions on the Indian family value system. We return to our hotel for dinner and a nice sleep after having begun our day together SO early!\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: February 17th - AGRA – JHANSI\n... by train (Shatabdi Express – 8:11am/10:45am)\n</span>\nToday, we will take the morning train train to Jhansi. This train journey will offer opportunity to see the early morning life around the country side, as you cover 235 kms in about 2hours and 30 minutes. Please note, on this train our seats will be on air conditioned/Chair car coach class. Though Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia, travel by train in India isn’t similar to travel on Amtrak or European rail service. We will be assisted in boarding the correct coach and finding our seats. We arrive in Jhansi and drive for Orchha.\n\nOrchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela king, Rudhra Pratap, on the banks of the Betwa River. This is a a medieval city frozen in time and space, existing even today as it must have done in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was built. The countryside undulates gently between riverine plains and rolling forest-clad hills and the landscape is dotted with palaces and temples, a fortress and cenotaphs. The architecture is a synthesis of traditional Hindu, hybrid Indo-Saracenic and ornate Mughal. One of the finest sights is the view of the cenotaphs from across the Betwa River. Visit the Jehangir Mahal, the most grandiose structure in Orchha; the Raja Mahal Rai Praveen Mahal.\n\nWe stop for lunch which is included at a local restaurant, and continue drive to Khajuraho where all of life — joy, love, divinity, war — is depicted in fine detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Khajuraho was built by the Chandela dynasty, which rose to power in Central India between the 10th and 11th centuries and is home to some 25 odd temples depicting the different facets of life, including the erotic. These erotic carvings on some panels have given rise to much speculation since Khajuraho’s rediscovery by a British officer in 1838. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage Site and is among the prominent destinations on the world tourism map. We will check into our Hotel Chandela and enjoy dinner which is also included.\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - February 18th - KHAJURAHO – VARANASI\n... Fight to Varanasi Included 9W 2424 (1:45pm/ 2:35pm) </span>\n\nThis morning after breakfast, we will explore the temples in Khajuraho. Visit the western and eastern group of temples. Among the western group of temples, the most famous is the Kandariya Mahadev temple, 32 meters high with a fantastic range of sculptures including sensuous themes. Other temples include the Chaunsat Yogini, which is a granite temple, the Devi Jagdambe temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess, the Chitragupta temple, dedicated to Surya the Sun God, etc. The eastern group of temples includes both Hindu and Jain temples. The largest and finest of the Jain shrines are Parsvanath temple. Also see Adinatha temple, Ghantai, Vamana temple etc.\n\nIn the afternoon, we fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike <strong>(Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage, so you need to keep this as your luggage allowance for the entire trip.</strong>\n\nThe ‘eternal city’, Varanasi or Benares, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, and the Ganges, which flows through the city, is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Known as Kashi in the 7th century BC, it constitutes a microcosm of Indian life. For the Satpious Hindu, the city has always been a special place, and it is considered a particularly auspicious place to die, ensuring an instant routing to Heaven. Our hotel for the next two nights is the lovey Gateway Hotel Ganges.\n\nThis evening, we will make our way to the banks of the sacred Ganges for a special evening cruise on the Ganges River on candle lit country boats to see the devout Hindus performing the \"Arti Puja\" with lighted lamps. The presiding priests stand on a Chauki (wooden stand) near the water. To the chant of Sanskrit mantras, and the clash of cymbals and drums, the river is worshipped with flowers, incense, sandalwood, milk and vermilion. First the blazing camphor lamp and then the many flamed aarti lamps are raised high and then arched back to the water, the dark river reflecting the golden flames as Ganges accepts the worship. It is the Ganges that gives Varanasi its spiritual resonance. After the ceremony, we return to hotel for dinner.\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 9 - February 19th - VARANASI</span>\n\nEarly this morning, take a boat ride on the sacred Ganges. Hindus regard the Ganges as the elixir of life bringing purity to the living and salvation to the dead. Watch the wonderful colors of the sunrise as you meander along the sacred Ganges River in a boat. As part of their pilgrimage rites, the faithful walk down steps into the river to perform their religious ablutions. Watching the people worshipping at the ghats is an extraordinary experience. You may also witness a funeral pyre, an essential part of the traditional Hindu funeral ceremony. Disembark the boat and walk through the narrow streets of Varanasi before returning to the hotel. This walk will take us through an inextricable maze of small streets and alleyways, hiding in disorderly array no less than 2,000 temples and shrines. Domes, pinnacles, towers and derelict 18th-century palaces dominate the left bank of the Ganges River. We return to our hotel for a proper breakfast after our morning of beauty and intrique.\n\nLater, we will visit the holy city of Sarnath. Here in Sarnath, Buddha is said to have preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment, setting in motion the wheel of law. Right near the Dhamekh Stupa are the remains of Ashoka’s pillar, with his name engraved in the stone. The stupa is believed to mark the spot where Buddha preached his sermon at Deer Park. Sarnath is also home to the museum that houses the iconic Ashoka Pillar with its four guardian lions, the emblem of independent India. Around the site are a series of temples built by Buddhist groups from around the world. We will have the special opportunity to chant with the monks at one of the Buddhist Temples. Later enjoy some free time in the afternoon. In the evening, interact with a Hindu scholar to discuss the philosophy of Hinduism. Tonight, we will gather for a farewell dinner at our hotel.\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 10 - February 20th - VARANASI – DELHI\n... </span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">By AI 405 (3:50pm/ 5:20pm)</span>\n\nIn the morning we can partake in Yoga session at the hotel! Yoga, the word derived from the Sanskrit word \"Yuj\", means to bind, join, attach and yoke, to direct and concentrate one\'s attention on, to use and apply. While practicing Yoga, one exercises yoking of all the powers of body, mind and soul.\n\nRemainder of the morning is at your leisure. Check out time 12 noon. We fly to Delhi (Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage). We arrive in Delhi and connect to our international flights home.\n\n<strong style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #05251f;\">Tour Includes:</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>9 nights on Twin/ Double share basis at 5-star hotels mentioned below or similar</li>\n	<li>19 Meals: 9 breakfast, 2 lunches and 8 dinners including welcome and farewell dinner</li>\n	<li>Welcome and farewell dinner to include a glass of domestic beer/ Indian wine and soft drink</li>\n	<li>Transportation in air-conditioned motor coach</li>\n	<li>Services of English speaking local tour guide as per the program</li>\n	<li>Entrance fees to the places of visit as per the itinerary</li>\n	<li>Train fare for sector Agra – Jhansi in air-conditioned chair car class</li>\n	<li>Airfare in Economy class for sector Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi</li>\n	<li>Rickshaw ride in Delhi</li>\n	<li>Elephant ride to ascend Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\n	<li>Local market walk in Jaipur</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"color: #05251f; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Tour Highlights:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Visit select UNESCO World Heritage sites</li>\n	<li>Take an exciting rickshaw ride through the colorful shopping area of Chandni Chowk, Delhi</li>\n	<li>Ride an Elephant to Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\n	<li>Try a traditional Henna tattoo</li>\n	<li>Explore the colorful bazaar of Jaipur</li>\n	<li>Watch the sun rise above the mesmerizing Taj Mahal</li>\n	<li>Interact with an Indian family over ‘chai’ (Tea)</li>\n	<li>Visit one of the oldest living city in the world – Varanasi</li>\n	<li>Witness the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, complete with chanting prayers, mantras, drums and bells</li>\n	<li>Experience the ancient healing power of Yoga in Varanasi</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Agent Rate Including 2 Domestic flights in India: $1799.\nNon industry guest Add $50.\n(price does not include India Visa)</h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. All prices are expressed in US dollars. All travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity after the date of travel is required. Travel insurance is highly recommended.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Uncover the Mysteries of India\" FAM</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=February%2011-20,%202016=title=Mysteries%20of%20India!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Mysteries of India&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Mysteries of India!','','publish','closed','closed','','mysteries-of-india','','','2015-10-13 10:08:30','2015-10-13 10:08:30','',0,'http://famtrips.travel/et_pb_layout/mysteries-of-india/',0,'et_pb_layout','',0,''),(857,1,'2015-10-13 10:08:32','2015-10-13 10:08:32','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#250305\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_left_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Peru2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" />\n\n<strong style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;\">\nJoin FAMTrips.travel and Tours4theWorld as we experience an amazing \"FAM TREK\" to the ancient site of Macchu Picchu, including three nights in the Incan City of Cuzco, touring of the Sacred Valley, and a very special overnight in the beautiful village, Aguas Calientes, at the base of Macchu Picchu! Of course you will arrive into Lima and explore this historical city prior to your adventure in one of the grandest sites in South America. Together we\'ll take in the majesty of the Andes Mountains and explore the center of the Incan Empire!  For agents who are interested, FAMTrips.travel is offering a connecting FAM from Peru to also take you to Galapagos! Consider making the most of your international airfare and coming with us on both programs!</strong>\n\n<strong>Tour Includes: </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>All transfers airport/hotel/airport</li>\n	<li>Airfare roundtrip Lima - Cusco</li>\n	<li>2 Nights in Lima at Britania Miraflores or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\n	<li>1 Night in Machu Picchu at El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar Hotel</li>\n	<li>3 Nights in Cusco at Casa Andina Classic or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\n	<li>Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners</li>\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern &amp; Colonial)</li>\n	<li>Visit to Gastronomy Museum of Peru with demo tasting of Pisco Sour</li>\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Cusco</li>\n	<li>Full Day guided excursion to Machu Picchu with Train Ride (ON Expedition) and buffet Lunch</li>\n	<li>Full Day Visit to Sacred Valley and Pisac Market including lunch</li>\n	<li>Farewell Folkloric Show Dinner</li>\n	<li>Transfers throughout the itinerary</li>\n	<li>English speaking guides &amp; representatives</li>\n	<li>All entrance fees and guides on all excursions</li>\n</ul>\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"40\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">\nDAY 1: April 4th, 2016 - Lima</span>\n\nUpon arrival at the airport, your Tours4theWorld Host  will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel.  Your hotel is located in a lovely area in Lima, so you may take the afternoon to explore and enjoy the surrounding neighborhoods!  This evening, if you have arrived earlier in the day,  you can gather with your FAMTrips.travel group for a  “meet and greet” at our hotel.  If you are arriving later, then your transfer will bring you to the hotel for a relaxing evening of rest.  Dinner is on your own and your host will be glad to make some excellent suggestions for dining!\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 5th, 2016: Lima - City Tour</span>\n\nAfter breakfast: guided city tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Mira Flores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. Later we will go to San Isidro, financial center of the city to visit de Huaca Huallamarca, ancient pre-Incan shrine. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. Lunch is on our own during the tour. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the San Francisco convent, built in the seventeenth century, to discover the mystery of its catacombs.  Later we will visit  the Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima with a demo tasting of the famous Pisco Sour drink. This evening is yours to enjoy.\n\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: April 6th, 2016: Lima - Flight to Cusco\n</span>\nAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, your Tours4theWorld host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you with registration. We’ll enjoy a tour of Cusco and its ruins: For the afternoon tour, we offer a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, which includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. It was once the center of the Inca civilization. Modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco\'s Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.  Overnight in Cusco.\n\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: April 7th, 2016: Cusco</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. We drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour through parts of the Sacred Valley continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. This is the region where the Incas retreated when the Spanish took Cuzco.  Lunch is included during our tour. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.\n\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast and Lunch</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 8th, 2016: Cusco / Machu Picchu</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we will take a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the \"Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu. Arrival at Aguas Calientes meet your tour guide at the station and go for a buffet lunch at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, El Mapi Hotel .  Our bus then takes us to the Machu Picchu citadel. Take as much time as you like to study these magnificent ruins. And tonight, we will have the opportunity to take the most amazing photos after all the tourists have left on the train and we are here to enjoy the evening together. We have time at leisure before to return to our hotel, El Mapi,  in Aguas Calientes, to enjoy a nice dinner together.\n\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: April 9th, 2016: Machu Picchu - Cusco</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, do as you please with your free time. You may decide to take another visit to the Ruins! At the arranged time, we’ll return by train to Cusco, transfer from the train station by bus to our hotel in Cusco. This evening we will relax and enjoy a lovely Farewell Folkloric Dinner Show! Overnight in Cusco.\n\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: April 10th, 2016: Cusco - Lima</span>\n\nAfter breakfast in Cusco, transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Machu Piccu FAM Price: </strong>$1399\n(including airfare Lima/Cusco/Lima) based on double occupancy</h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Non industry guest add $100.   Single supplement $400</h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel Peru FAM\n<a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=April%204-10, 2016=title=The Wonders of Peru!&quot;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Peru!\" width=\"240\" height=\"60\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','The Wonders of Peru!','','publish','closed','closed','','the-wonders-of-peru','','','2015-10-13 10:08:32','2015-10-13 10:08:32','',0,'http://famtrips.travel/et_pb_layout/the-wonders-of-peru/',0,'et_pb_layout','',0,''),(858,1,'2015-10-13 10:22:13','2015-10-13 10:22:13','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#900309\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"10px|20px|10px|20px\"]<p><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016RiverCruiseHeader.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"830\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee of FamTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe! </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/AnitaPhoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"240\" align=\"right\">You may also consider spending Christmas in amazing Prague, the city of a hundred spires, prior to this special cruise itinerary from Nuremburg to Amsterdam. Embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship in historic Nuremberg and cruise through the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg. Cruise the beautiful Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping along the way to visit charming Rüdesheim and Koblenz. In Cologne, you will visit the city’s magnificent Cathedral before concluding your vacation in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s liveliest capitals.</p>\r\n<p>You will also be joined by Gary and Melody’s very special guest, Ms. Anita Pagliasso, Travel Industry Author, Speaker and Educator, who will share some of her best “ Award- Winning Tools and Tips for Agent Success” including a live demonstration of the new Agent Base Connect CRM program! What a way to celebrate new beginnings! Let’s start off the new year together!</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\"></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">NUREMBERG – AMSTERDAM</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Details about the pre stay in Prague are available upon your request. The Christmas Markets of Prague are part of the magic of those days if you elect to come early!)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 28th</span><br>\r\n (If you have enjoyed the pre stay in Prague, or simply want to use the AMA transfer)<br>\r\n You depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the scenic German countryside to Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow passengers. The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B)</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 29th</span><br>\r\n Enjoy breakfast as we cruise through the engineering marvel known as the Main-Danube Canal, which traverses the Alps via 16 locks. Arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before you return to the ship. The ship departs this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D).</p>\r\n<p><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec29_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 30th: KITZINGEN-WURZBURG</span><br>\r\n After arriving in Kitzingen, your walking tour includes the city’s famous medieval Leaning Tower, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and the Renaissance-style Town Hall. Later, the Wine Queen and Town Council will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to taste several wines and learn about wine production in the region. In the afternoon, you will have a choice of three different excursions: a guided tour of Wurzburg that will show you all of the city’s major sights; Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture; or an optional tour of medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. Your walking tour includes entry to the Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum, which is solely devoted to this beloved holiday. Rejoin the ship in Würzburg and cruise overnight. (B,L,D)<br>\r\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec30_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\"></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 31st: WERTHEIM</span><br>\r\n We arrive in Wertheim this morning, a town that has retained much of its distinct character and charm. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before a motor coach transfers you to Freudenberg to rejoin the ship. We depart early this afternoon and cruise overnight. Bring in the new year with Gary, Melody, Anita and AMA Waterways, by making a special toast to new beginnings for your business success! (B,L,D)<br>\r\n <span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">New Year\'s Day: RUDESHEIM-KOBLENZ</span></p>\r\n<p>Early this morning, you will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, where you’ll see the ruins of mist-shrouded fortresses and fairy tale castles. Look for the Lorelei Rock at the narrowest part of the river, where legend says sweet songs of local beauties once lured enchanted sailors to their doom. In Rudesheim, you will board a miniature train that will take you to Siegfried\'s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its incredible collection. During your free time, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Arrive in Koblenz in the evening and enjoy a walking tour through this charming town lead by your Cruise Manager. (B,L,D)<br>\r\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan1_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 2nd: KOBLENZ-COLOGNE</span></p>\r\n<p>We cruise from Koblenz to Cologne today, arriving this afternoon. After lunch on board, enjoy a walking tour through the old part of the city and visit Cologne’s spectacular Gothic cathedral. You might want to join Melody, Gary and Anita in the lovely Chocolate factory and museum after your tour! We depart late tonight for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)<br>\r\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan2_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 3rd: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS<br>\r\n </span><br>\r\n Enjoy a leisurely cruise this morning to Amsterdam, arriving after lunch. You’ll have a guided canal cruise, a city tour of all the top sights, a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill and free time to explore this vibrant and colorful city Castelo da Penaon on your own. (B,L,D)<br>\r\n <img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan3_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 4th: AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)<br>\r\n French Balcony (cat C) Staterooms $1399 pp<br>\r\n Non Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Twin (cat BB+) Balcony Stateroom: $1599 pp<br>\r\n Non Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Port taxes $168 pp<br>\r\n Prices are based on double occupancy.<br>\r\n Single supplement 50%</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"2016 New Year\'s River Cruise\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=Dec%2028,%202015%20-%20Jan%204.%202016=title=New%20Year%E2%80%99s%20European%20River%20Cruise!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\"></a><br>\r\n <a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Year\'s European River Cruise!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & AMA Waterways\r\nDays:	8 Days/7 nights\r\nDates:	Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 4, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee of FAMTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','461-revision-v1','','','2015-10-13 10:22:13','2015-10-13 10:22:13','',461,'http://famtrips.travel/461-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(859,1,'2015-10-13 10:27:45','2015-10-13 10:27:45','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#05251f\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"|20px||20px\"]\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Sicily2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>\nThe largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you\'ve stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/SicilyItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>\nOn arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>\nAfter breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.\nThis afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\n\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" />\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL\n</span>\nAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!\n\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #05251f;\">\nAgent Rate based on dbl : $1399\nNon Industry Guest Add $50.\nSingle supplement $500.</span></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Discover the Treasures of Sicily\" FAM</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=March%202-9,%202016=title=Treasures%20of%20Sicily!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Treasures of Sicily!','Hosted by:\nFAMTrips.Travel and Journeys Connect Group Travel\nDays:	8\nDates:	March 2-9, 2016\nPrice:	From $1,399\n\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely country of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea!\n<br>\n','inherit','closed','closed','','527-autosave-v1','','','2015-10-13 10:27:45','2015-10-13 10:27:45','',527,'http://famtrips.travel/527-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0,''),(860,1,'2015-10-13 10:28:07','2015-10-13 10:28:07','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#250305\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_left_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Peru2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" />\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;\">\r\nJoin FAMTrips.travel and Tours4theWorld as we experience an amazing \"FAM TREK\" to the ancient site of Macchu Picchu, including three nights in the Incan City of Cuzco, touring of the Sacred Valley, and a very special overnight in the beautiful village, Aguas Calientes, at the base of Macchu Picchu! Of course you will arrive into Lima and explore this historical city prior to your adventure in one of the grandest sites in South America. Together we\'ll take in the majesty of the Andes Mountains and explore the center of the Incan Empire!  For agents who are interested, FAMTrips.travel is offering a connecting FAM from Peru to also take you to Galapagos! Consider making the most of your international airfare and coming with us on both programs!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tour Includes: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All transfers airport/hotel/airport</li>\r\n	<li>Airfare roundtrip Lima - Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>2 Nights in Lima at Britania Miraflores or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>1 Night in Machu Picchu at El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar Hotel</li>\r\n	<li>3 Nights in Cusco at Casa Andina Classic or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern &amp; Colonial)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit to Gastronomy Museum of Peru with demo tasting of Pisco Sour</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day guided excursion to Machu Picchu with Train Ride (ON Expedition) and buffet Lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day Visit to Sacred Valley and Pisac Market including lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Farewell Folkloric Show Dinner</li>\r\n	<li>Transfers throughout the itinerary</li>\r\n	<li>English speaking guides &amp; representatives</li>\r\n	<li>All entrance fees and guides on all excursions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">\r\nDAY 1: April 4th, 2016 - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival at the airport, your Tours4theWorld Host  will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel.  Your hotel is located in a lovely area in Lima, so you may take the afternoon to explore and enjoy the surrounding neighborhoods!  This evening, if you have arrived earlier in the day,  you can gather with your FAMTrips.travel group for a  “meet and greet” at our hotel.  If you are arriving later, then your transfer will bring you to the hotel for a relaxing evening of rest.  Dinner is on your own and your host will be glad to make some excellent suggestions for dining!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 5th, 2016: Lima - City Tour</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast: guided city tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Mira Flores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. Later we will go to San Isidro, financial center of the city to visit de Huaca Huallamarca, ancient pre-Incan shrine. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. Lunch is on our own during the tour. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the San Francisco convent, built in the seventeenth century, to discover the mystery of its catacombs.  Later we will visit  the Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima with a demo tasting of the famous Pisco Sour drink. This evening is yours to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: April 6th, 2016: Lima - Flight to Cusco\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, your Tours4theWorld host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you with registration. We’ll enjoy a tour of Cusco and its ruins: For the afternoon tour, we offer a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, which includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. It was once the center of the Inca civilization. Modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco\'s Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.  Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: April 7th, 2016: Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. We drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour through parts of the Sacred Valley continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. This is the region where the Incas retreated when the Spanish took Cuzco.  Lunch is included during our tour. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast and Lunch</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 8th, 2016: Cusco / Machu Picchu</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will take a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the \"Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu. Arrival at Aguas Calientes meet your tour guide at the station and go for a buffet lunch at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, El Mapi Hotel .  Our bus then takes us to the Machu Picchu citadel. Take as much time as you like to study these magnificent ruins. And tonight, we will have the opportunity to take the most amazing photos after all the tourists have left on the train and we are here to enjoy the evening together. We have time at leisure before to return to our hotel, El Mapi,  in Aguas Calientes, to enjoy a nice dinner together.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: April 9th, 2016: Machu Picchu - Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, do as you please with your free time. You may decide to take another visit to the Ruins! At the arranged time, we’ll return by train to Cusco, transfer from the train station by bus to our hotel in Cusco. This evening we will relax and enjoy a lovely Farewell Folkloric Dinner Show! Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: April 10th, 2016: Cusco - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in Cusco, transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Machu Piccu FAM Price: </strong>$1399\r\n(including airfare Lima/Cusco/Lima) based on double occupancy</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Non industry guest add $100.   Single supplement $400</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel Peru FAM\r\n<a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=April%204-10, 2016=title=The Wonders of Peru!&quot;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Peru!\" width=\"240\" height=\"60\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','The Wonders of Peru!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & Tours4theWorld\r\nDays:	7 Days/6 nights\r\nDates:	April 4-10, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody as we \"FAM TREK\" to Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and more!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','797-revision-v1','','','2015-10-13 10:28:07','2015-10-13 10:28:07','',797,'http://famtrips.travel/797-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(861,1,'2015-10-13 10:28:13','2015-10-13 10:28:13','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#05251f\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"|20px||20px\"]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Sicily2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>\r\nThe largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you\'ve stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/SicilyItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>\r\nOn arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.\r\nThis afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #05251f;\">\r\nAgent Rate based on dbl : $1399\r\nNon Industry Guest Add $50.\r\nSingle supplement $500.</span></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Discover the Treasures of Sicily\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=March%202-9,%202016=title=Treasures%20of%20Sicily!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Treasures of Sicily!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.Travel and Journeys Connect Group Travel\r\nDays:	8\r\nDates:	March 2-9, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely country of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','527-revision-v1','','','2015-10-13 10:28:13','2015-10-13 10:28:13','',527,'http://famtrips.travel/527-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(862,1,'2015-10-13 10:28:15','2015-10-13 10:28:15','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#001e0b\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"10px|20px|10px|20px\"]<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/India2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/IndiaItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: February 11th</span>\r\n<strong>\r\nWelcome to India!</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter immigration, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for your stay. Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. It was the magnet, which drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it again and again rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the twin cities of Old and New Delhi still intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world. We will check in to the lovely Kempinski 5 Star Hotel in Delhi\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: February 12th</span>\r\n\r\nToday after breakfast you will enjoy your “Welcome briefing and introduction to the Tour Director.” Your tour guide will help you discover the origin and history of the Hindi language, teach you key words and phrases that will help you communicate with locals. This morning, begin exploration of Delhi, India’s capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Discover the secrets of the only clearly visible historic settlement of Delhi. From the majestic Red Fort to the gold-lined shops of Dariba Kalan, this tour allows you to savor a 350 year old culture up-close.\r\n\r\nArrive Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in year 1650 AD. From here you board your cycle rickshaws for a tour of Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) for a glimpse into an old world lifestyle slowly fading from Delhi. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can be felt in the Chandni Chowk\'s narrow lanes. While on the tour, stop at Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice market - operating since the 17th century. Learn about the spices on sale and smell their aromas. The street is congested with shops on both sides selling spices, nuts and herbs. The overall appearance seems to be very chaotic but in reality it is very well managed! There will be great photo opportunities here! You continue to Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, set within a beautiful park.\r\n\r\nContinue your drive through New Delhi, passing by Presidential Palace- the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate - a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war, Parliament house and other government buildings built in the first quarter of the 20th century by two famous English architects, Sir Herbert Baker and Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was during this time period that the capital of the British Empire was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.\r\n\r\nEnd the day with a visit to the World Heritage site of Humayun’s tomb. It is the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent (“the predecessor of the Taj Mahal”). Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this monument is a wonderful example of early Mughal architecture. At Humayun\'s Tomb, the Mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The tomb is set in a geometrically arranged garden crisscrossed by numerous water channels and probably representing symbolically a paradise setting.\r\n\r\nTonight, we will share a welcome dinner, arranged at Veda. This acclaimed restaurant has been designed by a celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal and offers a contemporary interpretation of classic Pan-Indian cooking.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: February 13th - DELHI – JAIPUR </span>\r\nAfter breakfast at our hotel, we will drive to Jaipur, known as the “pink city” for the abundance of pink plastered stone used to build its massive forts, magnificent palaces and exquisite temples.\r\n\r\nJaipur – The city built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There is far more to the city than just its famous monuments and to get a complete experience of Jaipur, uncover the mysteries of the bazaars and visit silversmiths, turban sellers and traditional markets.\r\n\r\nAfter we check in to our hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or explore on own. Evening visit the ancient Hindu Birla temple for Aarti (Prayer) ceremony which is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. An essential part of puja for the devotee is making a spiritual connection with the divine. Most often that contact is facilitated through an object: an element of nature, a sculpture, a vessel, a painting, or a print. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the hotel. Our host hotel is Courtyard by Marriott.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: February 14th - JAIPUR</span>\r\n\r\nThis morning after breakfast, we set off this morning to Amber Fort. Jaipur’s Maharaja Man Singh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started constructing Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The Fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. You will ascend the hill leading to the fortress on elephant-back and then walk through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.\r\n\r\nLater, we embark on a city tour starting with a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) made famous because of the 953 windows, or jharokhas, that make up its structure. Five stories in height, and built of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white quicklime, it is thought that the women of the royal harem used the many casements to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Continue to Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll in the 18th century. The Maharajah, a scientist as well as an astronomer, had the principles of Euclid translated into Sanskrit. One of the most remarkable sites in Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking stars and planets.\r\n\r\nJust next to the observatory is the City Palace. Built within the fortified area of the original city, it has one of the finest monumental entrances in India. The Palace is now principally a museum housing a collection of great treasures, including miniature paintings, carpets, royal garments and other interesting objects from Jaipur\'s intriguing past. The former royal family retains a part of the palace for their personal use. Today we end the tour with a fascinating walk in the old city. Mingle and talk with the locals whilst observing some of the regions culinary delight. Observe local artisans in their workshops; jewelers and silversmiths, gold and silver foil makers. During the day, ladies will get the opportunity to try the art of Henna tattoo painting! This evening we’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: February 15th - JAIPUR - AGRA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart for our Morning drive to Agra. This route takes you through the region’s typical villages, where you can appreciate various scenes of traditional life. We will stop for lunch at a charming heritage hotel en route and continue drive to Fatehpur sikri – the city of victory. Built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century as an act of gratitude to a penniless saint, this splendid red sandstone city was inexplicably abandoned just fourteen years later. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its \'ruins\' are still in a pristine condition. From Fatehpur Sikri, drive to Agra reaching your hotel late in the afternoon. Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, Agra was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire – Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’. The Mughals besides being great rulers were also great builders and preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra &amp; its neighborhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces and aesthetically laid out gardens - each one a silent witness to a grand style of a golden era. We will enjoy dinner included again at our Hilton Hotel in Agra.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: February 16th - AGRA</span>\r\n\r\nAt sunrise, we will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal ! It is fitting to see this extraordinary monument by the first light of day as its exemplary beauty is awe-inspiring and will create an unforgettable memory.\r\n\r\nSaid to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal manifests the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in architecture and garden design, painting, and calligraphy. The 144 foot double dome of the Taj is capped with a finial and the four minarets each 131 ft high and crowned by an open octagonal pavilion highlight the perfect symmetry of the tomb. We will return to the hotel for a full breakfast after arising so early, ( if you chose to join the group!)\r\n\r\nLater, make your way to the Agra Fort, which were the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.\r\n\r\nFrom here we continue to the 18th century Roman Catholic Cemetery – a 450+ year old and North India’s oldest Christian cemetery. The tombs in Agra’s Roman Catholic Cemetery are the resting places of initially the Armenian Christians in the 1550s and thereafter, of other European Catholics in the city. The European Christians in Agra were creating their own fairy-tale like mausoleums in a cemetery dating back to Akbar’s time in carved red sandstone, yellow basalt and whitewashed plastered walls. However, the tomb that stands out from all the rest is that of British Colonel John Hessing also popular as Islamic mausoleum for Christian soul… The Red Taj Mahal (small replica of Taj Mahal built in red sandstone).\r\n\r\nAfternoon is at your leisure. Towards the evening, join your “local family hosts” for High Tea and local savories with interactions on the Indian family value system. We return to our hotel for dinner and a nice sleep after having begun our day together SO early!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: February 17th - AGRA – JHANSI\r\n... by train (Shatabdi Express – 8:11am/10:45am)\r\n</span>\r\nToday, we will take the morning train train to Jhansi. This train journey will offer opportunity to see the early morning life around the country side, as you cover 235 kms in about 2hours and 30 minutes. Please note, on this train our seats will be on air conditioned/Chair car coach class. Though Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia, travel by train in India isn’t similar to travel on Amtrak or European rail service. We will be assisted in boarding the correct coach and finding our seats. We arrive in Jhansi and drive for Orchha.\r\n\r\nOrchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela king, Rudhra Pratap, on the banks of the Betwa River. This is a a medieval city frozen in time and space, existing even today as it must have done in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was built. The countryside undulates gently between riverine plains and rolling forest-clad hills and the landscape is dotted with palaces and temples, a fortress and cenotaphs. The architecture is a synthesis of traditional Hindu, hybrid Indo-Saracenic and ornate Mughal. One of the finest sights is the view of the cenotaphs from across the Betwa River. Visit the Jehangir Mahal, the most grandiose structure in Orchha; the Raja Mahal Rai Praveen Mahal.\r\n\r\nWe stop for lunch which is included at a local restaurant, and continue drive to Khajuraho where all of life — joy, love, divinity, war — is depicted in fine detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Khajuraho was built by the Chandela dynasty, which rose to power in Central India between the 10th and 11th centuries and is home to some 25 odd temples depicting the different facets of life, including the erotic. These erotic carvings on some panels have given rise to much speculation since Khajuraho’s rediscovery by a British officer in 1838. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage Site and is among the prominent destinations on the world tourism map. We will check into our Hotel Chandela and enjoy dinner which is also included.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - February 18th - KHAJURAHO – VARANASI\r\n... Fight to Varanasi Included 9W 2424 (1:45pm/ 2:35pm) </span>\r\n\r\nThis morning after breakfast, we will explore the temples in Khajuraho. Visit the western and eastern group of temples. Among the western group of temples, the most famous is the Kandariya Mahadev temple, 32 meters high with a fantastic range of sculptures including sensuous themes. Other temples include the Chaunsat Yogini, which is a granite temple, the Devi Jagdambe temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess, the Chitragupta temple, dedicated to Surya the Sun God, etc. The eastern group of temples includes both Hindu and Jain temples. The largest and finest of the Jain shrines are Parsvanath temple. Also see Adinatha temple, Ghantai, Vamana temple etc.\r\n\r\nIn the afternoon, we fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike <strong>(Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage, so you need to keep this as your luggage allowance for the entire trip.</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ‘eternal city’, Varanasi or Benares, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, and the Ganges, which flows through the city, is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Known as Kashi in the 7th century BC, it constitutes a microcosm of Indian life. For the Satpious Hindu, the city has always been a special place, and it is considered a particularly auspicious place to die, ensuring an instant routing to Heaven. Our hotel for the next two nights is the lovey Gateway Hotel Ganges.\r\n\r\nThis evening, we will make our way to the banks of the sacred Ganges for a special evening cruise on the Ganges River on candle lit country boats to see the devout Hindus performing the \"Arti Puja\" with lighted lamps. The presiding priests stand on a Chauki (wooden stand) near the water. To the chant of Sanskrit mantras, and the clash of cymbals and drums, the river is worshipped with flowers, incense, sandalwood, milk and vermilion. First the blazing camphor lamp and then the many flamed aarti lamps are raised high and then arched back to the water, the dark river reflecting the golden flames as Ganges accepts the worship. It is the Ganges that gives Varanasi its spiritual resonance. After the ceremony, we return to hotel for dinner.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 9 - February 19th - VARANASI</span>\r\n\r\nEarly this morning, take a boat ride on the sacred Ganges. Hindus regard the Ganges as the elixir of life bringing purity to the living and salvation to the dead. Watch the wonderful colors of the sunrise as you meander along the sacred Ganges River in a boat. As part of their pilgrimage rites, the faithful walk down steps into the river to perform their religious ablutions. Watching the people worshipping at the ghats is an extraordinary experience. You may also witness a funeral pyre, an essential part of the traditional Hindu funeral ceremony. Disembark the boat and walk through the narrow streets of Varanasi before returning to the hotel. This walk will take us through an inextricable maze of small streets and alleyways, hiding in disorderly array no less than 2,000 temples and shrines. Domes, pinnacles, towers and derelict 18th-century palaces dominate the left bank of the Ganges River. We return to our hotel for a proper breakfast after our morning of beauty and intrique.\r\n\r\nLater, we will visit the holy city of Sarnath. Here in Sarnath, Buddha is said to have preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment, setting in motion the wheel of law. Right near the Dhamekh Stupa are the remains of Ashoka’s pillar, with his name engraved in the stone. The stupa is believed to mark the spot where Buddha preached his sermon at Deer Park. Sarnath is also home to the museum that houses the iconic Ashoka Pillar with its four guardian lions, the emblem of independent India. Around the site are a series of temples built by Buddhist groups from around the world. We will have the special opportunity to chant with the monks at one of the Buddhist Temples. Later enjoy some free time in the afternoon. In the evening, interact with a Hindu scholar to discuss the philosophy of Hinduism. Tonight, we will gather for a farewell dinner at our hotel.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 10 - February 20th - VARANASI – DELHI\r\n... </span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">By AI 405 (3:50pm/ 5:20pm)</span>\r\n\r\nIn the morning we can partake in Yoga session at the hotel! Yoga, the word derived from the Sanskrit word \"Yuj\", means to bind, join, attach and yoke, to direct and concentrate one\'s attention on, to use and apply. While practicing Yoga, one exercises yoking of all the powers of body, mind and soul.\r\n\r\nRemainder of the morning is at your leisure. Check out time 12 noon. We fly to Delhi (Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage). We arrive in Delhi and connect to our international flights home.\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #05251f;\">Tour Includes:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>9 nights on Twin/ Double share basis at 5-star hotels mentioned below or similar</li>\r\n	<li>19 Meals: 9 breakfast, 2 lunches and 8 dinners including welcome and farewell dinner</li>\r\n	<li>Welcome and farewell dinner to include a glass of domestic beer/ Indian wine and soft drink</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation in air-conditioned motor coach</li>\r\n	<li>Services of English speaking local tour guide as per the program</li>\r\n	<li>Entrance fees to the places of visit as per the itinerary</li>\r\n	<li>Train fare for sector Agra – Jhansi in air-conditioned chair car class</li>\r\n	<li>Airfare in Economy class for sector Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Rickshaw ride in Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Elephant ride to ascend Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Local market walk in Jaipur</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"color: #05251f; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Tour Highlights:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Visit select UNESCO World Heritage sites</li>\r\n	<li>Take an exciting rickshaw ride through the colorful shopping area of Chandni Chowk, Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Ride an Elephant to Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Try a traditional Henna tattoo</li>\r\n	<li>Explore the colorful bazaar of Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Watch the sun rise above the mesmerizing Taj Mahal</li>\r\n	<li>Interact with an Indian family over ‘chai’ (Tea)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit one of the oldest living city in the world – Varanasi</li>\r\n	<li>Witness the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, complete with chanting prayers, mantras, drums and bells</li>\r\n	<li>Experience the ancient healing power of Yoga in Varanasi</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Agent Rate Including 2 Domestic flights in India: $1799.\r\nNon industry guest Add $50.\r\n(price does not include India Visa)</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. All prices are expressed in US dollars. All travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity after the date of travel is required. Travel insurance is highly recommended.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Uncover the Mysteries of India\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=February%2011-20,%202016=title=Mysteries%20of%20India!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Mysteries of India&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Mysteries of India!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.Travel and Tours4theWorld\r\nDays:	10\r\nDates:	February 11-20, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,799\r\n\r\nTravel in style to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jhansi, Khahuraho and Varanasi to uncover the many facets of India! 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Of course you will arrive into Lima and explore this historical city prior to your adventure in one of the grandest sites in South America. Together we\'ll take in the majesty of the Andes Mountains and explore the center of the Incan Empire!  For agents who are interested, FAMTrips.travel is offering a connecting FAM from Peru to also take you to Galapagos! Consider making the most of your international airfare and coming with us on both programs!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tour Includes: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All transfers airport/hotel/airport</li>\r\n	<li>Airfare roundtrip Lima - Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>2 Nights in Lima at Britania Miraflores or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>1 Night in Machu Picchu at El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar Hotel</li>\r\n	<li>3 Nights in Cusco at Casa Andina Classic or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern &amp; Colonial)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit to Gastronomy Museum of Peru with demo tasting of Pisco Sour</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day guided excursion to Machu Picchu with Train Ride (ON Expedition) and buffet Lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day Visit to Sacred Valley and Pisac Market including lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Farewell Folkloric Show Dinner</li>\r\n	<li>Transfers throughout the itinerary</li>\r\n	<li>English speaking guides &amp; representatives</li>\r\n	<li>All entrance fees and guides on all excursions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">\r\nDAY 1: April 4th, 2016 - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival at the airport, your Tours4theWorld Host  will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel.  Your hotel is located in a lovely area in Lima, so you may take the afternoon to explore and enjoy the surrounding neighborhoods!  This evening, if you have arrived earlier in the day,  you can gather with your FAMTrips.travel group for a  “meet and greet” at our hotel.  If you are arriving later, then your transfer will bring you to the hotel for a relaxing evening of rest.  Dinner is on your own and your host will be glad to make some excellent suggestions for dining!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 5th, 2016: Lima - City Tour</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast: guided city tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Mira Flores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. Later we will go to San Isidro, financial center of the city to visit de Huaca Huallamarca, ancient pre-Incan shrine. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. Lunch is on our own during the tour. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the San Francisco convent, built in the seventeenth century, to discover the mystery of its catacombs.  Later we will visit  the Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima with a demo tasting of the famous Pisco Sour drink. This evening is yours to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: April 6th, 2016: Lima - Flight to Cusco\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, your Tours4theWorld host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you with registration. We’ll enjoy a tour of Cusco and its ruins: For the afternoon tour, we offer a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, which includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. It was once the center of the Inca civilization. Modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco\'s Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.  Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: April 7th, 2016: Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. We drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour through parts of the Sacred Valley continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. This is the region where the Incas retreated when the Spanish took Cuzco.  Lunch is included during our tour. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast and Lunch</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 8th, 2016: Cusco / Machu Picchu</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will take a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the \"Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu. Arrival at Aguas Calientes meet your tour guide at the station and go for a buffet lunch at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, El Mapi Hotel .  Our bus then takes us to the Machu Picchu citadel. Take as much time as you like to study these magnificent ruins. And tonight, we will have the opportunity to take the most amazing photos after all the tourists have left on the train and we are here to enjoy the evening together. We have time at leisure before to return to our hotel, El Mapi,  in Aguas Calientes, to enjoy a nice dinner together.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: April 9th, 2016: Machu Picchu - Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, do as you please with your free time. You may decide to take another visit to the Ruins! At the arranged time, we’ll return by train to Cusco, transfer from the train station by bus to our hotel in Cusco. This evening we will relax and enjoy a lovely Farewell Folkloric Dinner Show! Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: April 10th, 2016: Cusco - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in Cusco, transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Machu Piccu FAM Price: </strong>$1399\r\n(including airfare Lima/Cusco/Lima) based on double occupancy</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Non industry guest add $100.   Single supplement $400</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel Peru FAM\r\n<a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=April%204-10, 2016=title=The Wonders of Peru!&quot;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Peru!\" width=\"240\" height=\"60\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','The Wonders of Peru!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & Tours4theWorld\r\nDays:	7 Days/6 nights\r\nDates:	April 4-10, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody as we \"FAM TREK\" to Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and more!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','797-revision-v1','','','2015-10-13 10:48:23','2015-10-13 10:48:23','',797,'http://famtrips.travel/797-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(864,1,'2015-10-14 03:29:18','2015-10-14 03:29:18','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#900309\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"10px|20px|10px|20px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016RiverCruiseHeader.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"830\" />\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee of FamTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe! </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/AnitaPhoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"240\" align=\"right\" />You may also consider spending Christmas in amazing Prague, the city of a hundred spires, prior to this special cruise itinerary from Nuremburg to Amsterdam. Embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship in historic Nuremberg and cruise through the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg. Cruise the beautiful Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping along the way to visit charming Rüdesheim and Koblenz. In Cologne, you will visit the city’s magnificent Cathedral before concluding your vacation in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s liveliest capitals.</p>\r\nYou will also be joined by Gary and Melody’s very special guest, Ms. Anita Pagliasso, Travel Industry Author, Speaker and Educator, who will share some of her best “ Award- Winning Tools and Tips for Agent Success” including a live demonstration of the new Agent Base Connect CRM program! What a way to celebrate new beginnings! Let’s start off the new year together!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">NUREMBERG – AMSTERDAM</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Details about the pre stay in Prague are available upon your request. The Christmas Markets of Prague are part of the magic of those days if you elect to come early!)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 28th</span>\r\n(If you have enjoyed the pre stay in Prague, or simply want to use the AMA transfer)\r\nYou depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the scenic German countryside to Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow passengers. The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B)\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 29th</span>\r\nEnjoy breakfast as we cruise through the engineering marvel known as the Main-Danube Canal, which traverses the Alps via 16 locks. Arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before you return to the ship. The ship departs this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec29_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 30th: KITZINGEN-WURZBURG</span>\r\nAfter arriving in Kitzingen, your walking tour includes the city’s famous medieval Leaning Tower, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and the Renaissance-style Town Hall. Later, the Wine Queen and Town Council will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to taste several wines and learn about wine production in the region. In the afternoon, you will have a choice of three different excursions: a guided tour of Wurzburg that will show you all of the city’s major sights; Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture; or an optional tour of medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. Your walking tour includes entry to the Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum, which is solely devoted to this beloved holiday. Rejoin the ship in Würzburg and cruise overnight. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec30_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 31st: WERTHEIM</span>\r\nWe arrive in Wertheim this morning, a town that has retained much of its distinct character and charm. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before a motor coach transfers you to Freudenberg to rejoin the ship. We depart early this afternoon and cruise overnight. Bring in the new year with Gary, Melody, Anita and AMA Waterways, by making a special toast to new beginnings for your business success! (B,L,D)\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">New Year\'s Day: RUDESHEIM-KOBLENZ</span>\r\n\r\nEarly this morning, you will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, where you’ll see the ruins of mist-shrouded fortresses and fairy tale castles. Look for the Lorelei Rock at the narrowest part of the river, where legend says sweet songs of local beauties once lured enchanted sailors to their doom. In Rudesheim, you will board a miniature train that will take you to Siegfried\'s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its incredible collection. During your free time, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Arrive in Koblenz in the evening and enjoy a walking tour through this charming town lead by your Cruise Manager. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan1_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 2nd: KOBLENZ-COLOGNE</span>\r\n\r\nWe cruise from Koblenz to Cologne today, arriving this afternoon. After lunch on board, enjoy a walking tour through the old part of the city and visit Cologne’s spectacular Gothic cathedral. You might want to join Melody, Gary and Anita in the lovely Chocolate factory and museum after your tour! We depart late tonight for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan2_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 3rd: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS\r\n</span>\r\nEnjoy a leisurely cruise this morning to Amsterdam, arriving after lunch. You’ll have a guided canal cruise, a city tour of all the top sights, a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill and free time to explore this vibrant and colorful city Castelo da Penaon on your own. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan3_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 4th: AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION.</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)\r\nFrench Balcony (cat C) Staterooms $1399 pp\r\nNon Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Twin (cat BB+) Balcony Stateroom: $1599 pp\r\nNon Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Port taxes $168 pp\r\nPrices are based on double occupancy.\r\nSingle supplement 50%</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"2016 New Year\'s River Cruise\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=Dec%2028,%202015%20-%20Jan%204.%202016=title=New%20Year%E2%80%99s%20European%20River%20Cruise!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a>\r\n<a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Year\'s European River Cruise!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & AMA Waterways\r\nDays:	8 Days/7 nights\r\nDates:	Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 4, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee of FAMTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','461-revision-v1','','','2015-10-14 03:29:18','2015-10-14 03:29:18','',461,'http://famtrips.travel/461-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(865,1,'2015-10-14 03:36:09','2015-10-14 03:36:09','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#05251f\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"|20px||20px\"]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Sicily2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>\r\nThe largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you\'ve stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/SicilyItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>\r\nOn arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.\r\nThis afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #05251f;\">\r\nAgent Rate based on dbl : $1399\r\nNon Industry Guest Add $50.\r\nSingle supplement $500.</span></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Discover the Treasures of Sicily\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=March%202-9,%202016=title=Treasures%20of%20Sicily!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Treasures of Sicily!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.Travel and Journeys Connect Group Travel\r\nDays:	8\r\nDates:	March 2-9, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely country of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea!\r\n<br>\r\n','inherit','closed','closed','','527-revision-v1','','','2015-10-14 03:36:09','2015-10-14 03:36:09','',527,'http://famtrips.travel/527-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(866,1,'2015-10-16 04:05:33','2015-10-16 04:05:33','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#900309\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"10px|20px|10px|20px\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016RiverCruiseHeader.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"830\" />\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee of FamTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe! </strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/AnitaPhoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"240\" align=\"right\" />You may also consider spending Christmas in amazing Prague, the city of a hundred spires, prior to this special cruise itinerary from Nuremburg to Amsterdam. Embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship in historic Nuremberg and cruise through the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg. Cruise the beautiful Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping along the way to visit charming Rüdesheim and Koblenz. In Cologne, you will visit the city’s magnificent Cathedral before concluding your vacation in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s liveliest capitals.</p>\r\nYou will also be joined by Gary and Melody’s very special guest, Ms. Anita Pagliasso, Travel Industry Author, Speaker and Educator, who will share some of her best “ Award- Winning Tools and Tips for Agent Success” including a live demonstration of the new Agent Base Connect CRM program! What a way to celebrate new beginnings! Let’s start off the new year together!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/NewYears2016Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">NUREMBERG – AMSTERDAM</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Details about the pre stay in Prague are available upon your request. The Christmas Markets of Prague are part of the magic of those days if you elect to come early!)</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 28th</span>\r\n(If you have enjoyed the pre stay in Prague, or simply want to use the AMA transfer)\r\nYou depart Prague after breakfast and drive through the scenic German countryside to Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow passengers. The ship moors in Nuremberg overnight. (B)\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 29th</span>\r\nEnjoy breakfast as we cruise through the engineering marvel known as the Main-Danube Canal, which traverses the Alps via 16 locks. Arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have free time to sample some of Bamberg’s famous smoked beer before you return to the ship. The ship departs this evening and cruises overnight. (B,L,D).\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec29_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 30th: KITZINGEN-WURZBURG</span>\r\nAfter arriving in Kitzingen, your walking tour includes the city’s famous medieval Leaning Tower, the Old Main Bridge, Kitzingen Church and the Renaissance-style Town Hall. Later, the Wine Queen and Town Council will escort you to Germany’s oldest wine cellar to taste several wines and learn about wine production in the region. In the afternoon, you will have a choice of three different excursions: a guided tour of Wurzburg that will show you all of the city’s major sights; Residenz Palace and gardens, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s best examples of Baroque architecture; or an optional tour of medieval Rothenburg, a beautiful walled city situated on the Romantic Road. Your walking tour includes entry to the Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum, which is solely devoted to this beloved holiday. Rejoin the ship in Würzburg and cruise overnight. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Dec30_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"280\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">December 31st: WERTHEIM</span>\r\nWe arrive in Wertheim this morning, a town that has retained much of its distinct character and charm. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before a motor coach transfers you to Freudenberg to rejoin the ship. We depart early this afternoon and cruise overnight. Bring in the new year with Gary, Melody, Anita and AMA Waterways, by making a special toast to new beginnings for your business success! (B,L,D)\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">New Year\'s Day: RUDESHEIM-KOBLENZ</span>\r\n\r\nEarly this morning, you will cruise through the Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river, where you’ll see the ruins of mist-shrouded fortresses and fairy tale castles. Look for the Lorelei Rock at the narrowest part of the river, where legend says sweet songs of local beauties once lured enchanted sailors to their doom. In Rudesheim, you will board a miniature train that will take you to Siegfried\'s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see its incredible collection. During your free time, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. Arrive in Koblenz in the evening and enjoy a walking tour through this charming town lead by your Cruise Manager. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan1_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 2nd: KOBLENZ-COLOGNE</span>\r\n\r\nWe cruise from Koblenz to Cologne today, arriving this afternoon. After lunch on board, enjoy a walking tour through the old part of the city and visit Cologne’s spectacular Gothic cathedral. You might want to join Melody, Gary and Anita in the lovely Chocolate factory and museum after your tour! We depart late tonight for Amsterdam. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan2_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 3rd: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS\r\n</span>\r\nEnjoy a leisurely cruise this morning to Amsterdam, arriving after lunch. You’ll have a guided canal cruise, a city tour of all the top sights, a photo stop at an iconic Dutch windmill and free time to explore this vibrant and colorful city Castelo da Penaon on your own. (B,L,D)\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/Jan3_Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #900309; font-weight: bold;\">January 4th: AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION.</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. (B)\r\nFrench Balcony (cat C) Staterooms $1399 pp\r\nNon Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Twin (cat BB+) Balcony Stateroom: $1599 pp\r\nNon Industry guest add $100.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Port taxes $168 pp\r\nPrices are based on double occupancy.\r\nSingle supplement 50%</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"2016 New Year\'s River Cruise\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=Dec%2028,%202015%20-%20Jan%204.%202016=title=New%20Year%E2%80%99s%20European%20River%20Cruise!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/NewYears2016RiverCruise/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a>\r\n<a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Year\'s European River Cruise!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & AMA Waterways\r\nDays:	8 Days/7 nights\r\nDates:	Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 4, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee of FAMTrips.travel, as they bring in the New Year with AMA Waterways on the charming rivers of Europe!\r\n<br>\r\nFla. 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No. ST40116','inherit','closed','closed','','461-revision-v1','','','2015-10-16 04:05:33','2015-10-16 04:05:33','',461,'http://famtrips.travel/461-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(867,1,'2015-10-16 04:06:01','2015-10-16 04:06:01','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#250305\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" padding_top_1=\"20px\" padding_left_1=\"20px\" padding_right_1=\"20px\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\"]\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Peru2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" />\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;\">\r\nJoin FAMTrips.travel and Tours4theWorld as we experience an amazing \"FAM TREK\" to the ancient site of Macchu Picchu, including three nights in the Incan City of Cuzco, touring of the Sacred Valley, and a very special overnight in the beautiful village, Aguas Calientes, at the base of Macchu Picchu! Of course you will arrive into Lima and explore this historical city prior to your adventure in one of the grandest sites in South America. Together we\'ll take in the majesty of the Andes Mountains and explore the center of the Incan Empire!  For agents who are interested, FAMTrips.travel is offering a connecting FAM from Peru to also take you to Galapagos! Consider making the most of your international airfare and coming with us on both programs!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tour Includes: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All transfers airport/hotel/airport</li>\r\n	<li>Airfare roundtrip Lima - Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>2 Nights in Lima at Britania Miraflores or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>1 Night in Machu Picchu at El Mapi by Inkaterra or similar Hotel</li>\r\n	<li>3 Nights in Cusco at Casa Andina Classic or similar Hotel (Great location)</li>\r\n	<li>Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern &amp; Colonial)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit to Gastronomy Museum of Peru with demo tasting of Pisco Sour</li>\r\n	<li>Half Day guided city tour of Cusco</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day guided excursion to Machu Picchu with Train Ride (ON Expedition) and buffet Lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Full Day Visit to Sacred Valley and Pisac Market including lunch</li>\r\n	<li>Farewell Folkloric Show Dinner</li>\r\n	<li>Transfers throughout the itinerary</li>\r\n	<li>English speaking guides &amp; representatives</li>\r\n	<li>All entrance fees and guides on all excursions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"40\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">\r\nDAY 1: April 4th, 2016 - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nUpon arrival at the airport, your Tours4theWorld Host  will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel.  Your hotel is located in a lovely area in Lima, so you may take the afternoon to explore and enjoy the surrounding neighborhoods!  This evening, if you have arrived earlier in the day,  you can gather with your FAMTrips.travel group for a  “meet and greet” at our hotel.  If you are arriving later, then your transfer will bring you to the hotel for a relaxing evening of rest.  Dinner is on your own and your host will be glad to make some excellent suggestions for dining!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 5th, 2016: Lima - City Tour</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast: guided city tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Mira Flores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. Later we will go to San Isidro, financial center of the city to visit de Huaca Huallamarca, ancient pre-Incan shrine. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. Lunch is on our own during the tour. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the San Francisco convent, built in the seventeenth century, to discover the mystery of its catacombs.  Later we will visit  the Gastronomy Museum of Peru in Lima with a demo tasting of the famous Pisco Sour drink. This evening is yours to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: April 6th, 2016: Lima - Flight to Cusco\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, your Tours4theWorld host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you with registration. We’ll enjoy a tour of Cusco and its ruins: For the afternoon tour, we offer a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, which includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. It was once the center of the Inca civilization. Modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco\'s Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.  Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: April 7th, 2016: Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress. We drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour through parts of the Sacred Valley continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress. This is the region where the Incas retreated when the Spanish took Cuzco.  Lunch is included during our tour. In the afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast and Lunch</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 8th, 2016: Cusco / Machu Picchu</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will take a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the \"Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu. Arrival at Aguas Calientes meet your tour guide at the station and go for a buffet lunch at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, El Mapi Hotel .  Our bus then takes us to the Machu Picchu citadel. Take as much time as you like to study these magnificent ruins. And tonight, we will have the opportunity to take the most amazing photos after all the tourists have left on the train and we are here to enjoy the evening together. We have time at leisure before to return to our hotel, El Mapi,  in Aguas Calientes, to enjoy a nice dinner together.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: April 9th, 2016: Machu Picchu - Cusco</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, do as you please with your free time. You may decide to take another visit to the Ruins! At the arranged time, we’ll return by train to Cusco, transfer from the train station by bus to our hotel in Cusco. This evening we will relax and enjoy a lovely Farewell Folkloric Dinner Show! Overnight in Cusco.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: April 10th, 2016: Cusco - Lima</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in Cusco, transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima and your connecting international flight.\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Machu Piccu FAM Price: </strong>$1399\r\n(including airfare Lima/Cusco/Lima) based on double occupancy</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Non industry guest add $100.   Single supplement $400</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel Peru FAM\r\n<a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=April%204-10, 2016=title=The Wonders of Peru!&quot;\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Peru2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Peru!\" width=\"240\" height=\"60\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','The Wonders of Peru!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.travel & Tours4theWorld\r\nDays:	7 Days/6 nights\r\nDates:	April 4-10, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody as we \"FAM TREK\" to Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and more!\r\n<br>\r\nFla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST40116','inherit','closed','closed','','797-revision-v1','','','2015-10-16 04:06:01','2015-10-16 04:06:01','',797,'http://famtrips.travel/797-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0,'index, follow'),(868,1,'2015-10-16 04:06:08','2015-10-16 04:06:08','[et_pb_section transparent_background=\"off\" background_color=\"#05251f\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" inner_shadow=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"off\" width_unit=\"on\" make_equal=\"off\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\"][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=\"off\" use_custom_width=\"on\" width_unit=\"on\" custom_width_px=\"800px\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" padding_mobile=\"off\" allow_player_pause=\"off\" parallax=\"off\" parallax_method=\"off\" make_equal=\"off\" background_color=\"#ffffff\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Text\" background_layout=\"light\" text_orientation=\"left\" use_border_color=\"off\" border_color=\"#ffffff\" border_style=\"solid\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_padding=\"|20px||20px\"]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Sicily2016Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"668\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Join Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely Island of Sicily! </strong></p>\r\nThe largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is inviting us to explore its treasures from coast to coast! Take a look around you, at some of the most spectacular nature Italy has to offer with miles of vineyards rivaling any in Tuscany or Piedmont, endless olive groves sprouting from emerald-green carpets of grass, veritable forests of shiny citrus and fruit trees, rugged silver mountains, all against a backdrop of the deep blue sea. Sicily has a massive amount of world-class art, ranging from Greek to Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman, French, and Spanish, and some of it enjoys the most astonishing settings, abandoned on a hillside or nestled into a deserted cove where you can come upon it so naturally that you almost think you\'ve stepped into a time machine. Join this special tour led by FamTrips.travel executives Gary and Melody Fee for a beautiful discovery of all that Sicily has to offer!\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/SicilyItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: March 2nd - ARRIVE IN PALERMO, SICILY</span>\r\nOn arrival, meet with your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. The remainder of your afternoon is free to relax. This evening, the group will enjoy a special welcome dinner in a local restaurant.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (D)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: March 3rd - PALERMO / MONREALE / PALERMO</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will visit the historical center of Palermo, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, and the Royal Palace. Our group will then proceed to Monreale, residing on the slope of Monte Caputo. Once a mere village, Monreale started its expansion when the Norman Kings of Sicily chose the area as their hunting resort and building their palace at this site. We wll visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-Normal style. Enjoy lunch on our own, followed by the afternoon at leisure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: March 4th - PALERMO / SEGESTA / ERICE / SELINUNTE / AGRIGENTO</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, depart for Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stones the weight of a long history. Then we proceed to Erice, a medieval town full of myth, history and art. It sits on top of Mt. Erice, overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. After lunch on our own, we depart to the Archaeological park of Selinunte, the largest in the Mediterranean area, with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Afterwards, our group will proceed to Agrigento for our overnight stay.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Hotel Colleverde Park. (B)</strong>\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: AGRIGENTO / PIAZZA ARMERINA / SIRACUSA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Continue to Piazza Armerina. Enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, visit Villa Romana del Casale to view the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. Afterwards, we proceed to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Una Hotel One. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: March 6th - SIRACUSA / NOTO / ACIREALE AREA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast in our hotel, we depart for a guided visit of Siracusa, thearchaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. We continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Enjoy lunch on our own.\r\nThis afternoon, our group departs for Noto, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily, renowned for the harmony and unity of its Baroque style. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, we proceed to Acireale for overnight.\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: March 7th - ACIREAL / MOUNT ETNA / TAORMINA / ACIREAL</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart on an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscapes, we will reach a height of 1800 meters, and here you will enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Ionic Sea. Enjoy lunch on our own before continuing on to Taormina, called the Pearl of the Ionic Sea. Founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Visit the fascinating Roman – Greek theatre and enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics and home-made sweets. By the way, this was the home of Fam Trips.travel founder, Gary Fee’s grandfather, who was a boot maker in Sicily! Overnight in Acireal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B)</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: March 8th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / RIVIERA DEI CICLOPI / ACIREAL\r\n</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Two devastating events completely destroyed the city; the eruption of 1669, and the earthquake of 1693. The city was rebuilt, following the Baroque style. We will visit the famous Etnea with its Baroque palaces and churches and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch on your own. On the way back to the hotel, visit the fascinating “Riviera dei Ciclopi. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant And while we are dining, we can celebrate a special birthday toast with Melody Fee, VP of FamTrips.travel for her birthday in Sicily!\r\n\r\n<strong>Hotel Name: Ibis Catania Acireale. (B/D)</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - March 9th - ACIREAL / CATANIA / USA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home to the US. (B)\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #05251f;\">\r\nAgent Rate based on dbl : $1399\r\nNon Industry Guest Add $50.\r\nSingle supplement $500.</span></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To Book this FAMTrips.travel \"Discover the Treasures of Sicily\" FAM</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://famtrips.travel/travel-agent-participant-agreement/?date=March%202-9,%202016=title=Treasures%20of%20Sicily!\"><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Sicily2016/ClickHere.jpg\" alt=\"Book &quot;Discover the Treasures of Sicily&quot; FAM Now!\" width=\"225\" height=\"50\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"FamTrips Website\" href=\"http://www.famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">www.FAMTrips.travel</a> | 888 909 FAMS or 941 322 1800 | Email: <a title=\"FamTrips Email\" href=\"mailto:info@famtrips.travel\" target=\"_blank\">info@famtrips.travel</a></p>\r\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Treasures of Sicily!','Hosted by:\r\nFAMTrips.Travel and Journeys Connect Group Travel\r\nDays:	8\r\nDates:	March 2-9, 2016\r\nPrice:	From $1,399\r\n\r\nJoin Gary and Melody Fee as they explore the lovely country of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea!\r\n<br>\r\nFla. 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Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. It was the magnet, which drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it again and again rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the twin cities of Old and New Delhi still intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world. We will check in to the lovely Kempinski 5 Star Hotel in Delhi\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: February 12th</span>\r\n\r\nToday after breakfast you will enjoy your “Welcome briefing and introduction to the Tour Director.” Your tour guide will help you discover the origin and history of the Hindi language, teach you key words and phrases that will help you communicate with locals. This morning, begin exploration of Delhi, India’s capital city that sports a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Discover the secrets of the only clearly visible historic settlement of Delhi. From the majestic Red Fort to the gold-lined shops of Dariba Kalan, this tour allows you to savor a 350 year old culture up-close.\r\n\r\nArrive Old Delhi and drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in year 1650 AD. From here you board your cycle rickshaws for a tour of Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) for a glimpse into an old world lifestyle slowly fading from Delhi. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can be felt in the Chandni Chowk\'s narrow lanes. While on the tour, stop at Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest wholesale spice market - operating since the 17th century. Learn about the spices on sale and smell their aromas. The street is congested with shops on both sides selling spices, nuts and herbs. The overall appearance seems to be very chaotic but in reality it is very well managed! There will be great photo opportunities here! You continue to Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, set within a beautiful park.\r\n\r\nContinue your drive through New Delhi, passing by Presidential Palace- the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate - a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war, Parliament house and other government buildings built in the first quarter of the 20th century by two famous English architects, Sir Herbert Baker and Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was during this time period that the capital of the British Empire was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.\r\n\r\nEnd the day with a visit to the World Heritage site of Humayun’s tomb. It is the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent (“the predecessor of the Taj Mahal”). Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this monument is a wonderful example of early Mughal architecture. At Humayun\'s Tomb, the Mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The tomb is set in a geometrically arranged garden crisscrossed by numerous water channels and probably representing symbolically a paradise setting.\r\n\r\nTonight, we will share a welcome dinner, arranged at Veda. This acclaimed restaurant has been designed by a celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal and offers a contemporary interpretation of classic Pan-Indian cooking.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: February 13th - DELHI – JAIPUR </span>\r\nAfter breakfast at our hotel, we will drive to Jaipur, known as the “pink city” for the abundance of pink plastered stone used to build its massive forts, magnificent palaces and exquisite temples.\r\n\r\nJaipur – The city built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There is far more to the city than just its famous monuments and to get a complete experience of Jaipur, uncover the mysteries of the bazaars and visit silversmiths, turban sellers and traditional markets.\r\n\r\nAfter we check in to our hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or explore on own. Evening visit the ancient Hindu Birla temple for Aarti (Prayer) ceremony which is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. An essential part of puja for the devotee is making a spiritual connection with the divine. Most often that contact is facilitated through an object: an element of nature, a sculpture, a vessel, a painting, or a print. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the hotel. Our host hotel is Courtyard by Marriott.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 4: February 14th - JAIPUR</span>\r\n\r\nThis morning after breakfast, we set off this morning to Amber Fort. Jaipur’s Maharaja Man Singh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started constructing Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The Fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. You will ascend the hill leading to the fortress on elephant-back and then walk through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.\r\n\r\nLater, we embark on a city tour starting with a photo-stop at Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) made famous because of the 953 windows, or jharokhas, that make up its structure. Five stories in height, and built of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white quicklime, it is thought that the women of the royal harem used the many casements to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Continue to Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll in the 18th century. The Maharajah, a scientist as well as an astronomer, had the principles of Euclid translated into Sanskrit. One of the most remarkable sites in Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking stars and planets.\r\n\r\nJust next to the observatory is the City Palace. Built within the fortified area of the original city, it has one of the finest monumental entrances in India. The Palace is now principally a museum housing a collection of great treasures, including miniature paintings, carpets, royal garments and other interesting objects from Jaipur\'s intriguing past. The former royal family retains a part of the palace for their personal use. Today we end the tour with a fascinating walk in the old city. Mingle and talk with the locals whilst observing some of the regions culinary delight. Observe local artisans in their workshops; jewelers and silversmiths, gold and silver foil makers. During the day, ladies will get the opportunity to try the art of Henna tattoo painting! This evening we’ll enjoy dinner at our hotel.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: February 15th - JAIPUR - AGRA</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we depart for our Morning drive to Agra. This route takes you through the region’s typical villages, where you can appreciate various scenes of traditional life. We will stop for lunch at a charming heritage hotel en route and continue drive to Fatehpur sikri – the city of victory. Built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century as an act of gratitude to a penniless saint, this splendid red sandstone city was inexplicably abandoned just fourteen years later. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its \'ruins\' are still in a pristine condition. From Fatehpur Sikri, drive to Agra reaching your hotel late in the afternoon. Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, Agra was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire – Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’. The Mughals besides being great rulers were also great builders and preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra &amp; its neighborhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces and aesthetically laid out gardens - each one a silent witness to a grand style of a golden era. We will enjoy dinner included again at our Hilton Hotel in Agra.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 6: February 16th - AGRA</span>\r\n\r\nAt sunrise, we will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal ! It is fitting to see this extraordinary monument by the first light of day as its exemplary beauty is awe-inspiring and will create an unforgettable memory.\r\n\r\nSaid to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal manifests the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in architecture and garden design, painting, and calligraphy. The 144 foot double dome of the Taj is capped with a finial and the four minarets each 131 ft high and crowned by an open octagonal pavilion highlight the perfect symmetry of the tomb. We will return to the hotel for a full breakfast after arising so early, ( if you chose to join the group!)\r\n\r\nLater, make your way to the Agra Fort, which were the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.\r\n\r\nFrom here we continue to the 18th century Roman Catholic Cemetery – a 450+ year old and North India’s oldest Christian cemetery. The tombs in Agra’s Roman Catholic Cemetery are the resting places of initially the Armenian Christians in the 1550s and thereafter, of other European Catholics in the city. The European Christians in Agra were creating their own fairy-tale like mausoleums in a cemetery dating back to Akbar’s time in carved red sandstone, yellow basalt and whitewashed plastered walls. However, the tomb that stands out from all the rest is that of British Colonel John Hessing also popular as Islamic mausoleum for Christian soul… The Red Taj Mahal (small replica of Taj Mahal built in red sandstone).\r\n\r\nAfternoon is at your leisure. Towards the evening, join your “local family hosts” for High Tea and local savories with interactions on the Indian family value system. We return to our hotel for dinner and a nice sleep after having begun our day together SO early!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: February 17th - AGRA – JHANSI\r\n... by train (Shatabdi Express – 8:11am/10:45am)\r\n</span>\r\nToday, we will take the morning train train to Jhansi. This train journey will offer opportunity to see the early morning life around the country side, as you cover 235 kms in about 2hours and 30 minutes. Please note, on this train our seats will be on air conditioned/Chair car coach class. Though Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia, travel by train in India isn’t similar to travel on Amtrak or European rail service. We will be assisted in boarding the correct coach and finding our seats. We arrive in Jhansi and drive for Orchha.\r\n\r\nOrchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela king, Rudhra Pratap, on the banks of the Betwa River. This is a a medieval city frozen in time and space, existing even today as it must have done in the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was built. The countryside undulates gently between riverine plains and rolling forest-clad hills and the landscape is dotted with palaces and temples, a fortress and cenotaphs. The architecture is a synthesis of traditional Hindu, hybrid Indo-Saracenic and ornate Mughal. One of the finest sights is the view of the cenotaphs from across the Betwa River. Visit the Jehangir Mahal, the most grandiose structure in Orchha; the Raja Mahal Rai Praveen Mahal.\r\n\r\nWe stop for lunch which is included at a local restaurant, and continue drive to Khajuraho where all of life — joy, love, divinity, war — is depicted in fine detail on every inch of its 85 Hindu and Jain temples. Khajuraho was built by the Chandela dynasty, which rose to power in Central India between the 10th and 11th centuries and is home to some 25 odd temples depicting the different facets of life, including the erotic. These erotic carvings on some panels have given rise to much speculation since Khajuraho’s rediscovery by a British officer in 1838. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage Site and is among the prominent destinations on the world tourism map. We will check into our Hotel Chandela and enjoy dinner which is also included.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 8 - February 18th - KHAJURAHO – VARANASI\r\n... Fight to Varanasi Included 9W 2424 (1:45pm/ 2:35pm) </span>\r\n\r\nThis morning after breakfast, we will explore the temples in Khajuraho. Visit the western and eastern group of temples. Among the western group of temples, the most famous is the Kandariya Mahadev temple, 32 meters high with a fantastic range of sculptures including sensuous themes. Other temples include the Chaunsat Yogini, which is a granite temple, the Devi Jagdambe temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess, the Chitragupta temple, dedicated to Surya the Sun God, etc. The eastern group of temples includes both Hindu and Jain temples. The largest and finest of the Jain shrines are Parsvanath temple. Also see Adinatha temple, Ghantai, Vamana temple etc.\r\n\r\nIn the afternoon, we fly to Varanasi, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike <strong>(Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage, so you need to keep this as your luggage allowance for the entire trip.</strong>\r\n\r\nThe ‘eternal city’, Varanasi or Benares, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, and the Ganges, which flows through the city, is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Known as Kashi in the 7th century BC, it constitutes a microcosm of Indian life. For the Satpious Hindu, the city has always been a special place, and it is considered a particularly auspicious place to die, ensuring an instant routing to Heaven. Our hotel for the next two nights is the lovey Gateway Hotel Ganges.\r\n\r\nThis evening, we will make our way to the banks of the sacred Ganges for a special evening cruise on the Ganges River on candle lit country boats to see the devout Hindus performing the \"Arti Puja\" with lighted lamps. The presiding priests stand on a Chauki (wooden stand) near the water. To the chant of Sanskrit mantras, and the clash of cymbals and drums, the river is worshipped with flowers, incense, sandalwood, milk and vermilion. First the blazing camphor lamp and then the many flamed aarti lamps are raised high and then arched back to the water, the dark river reflecting the golden flames as Ganges accepts the worship. It is the Ganges that gives Varanasi its spiritual resonance. After the ceremony, we return to hotel for dinner.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/India2016/Day8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 9 - February 19th - VARANASI</span>\r\n\r\nEarly this morning, take a boat ride on the sacred Ganges. Hindus regard the Ganges as the elixir of life bringing purity to the living and salvation to the dead. Watch the wonderful colors of the sunrise as you meander along the sacred Ganges River in a boat. As part of their pilgrimage rites, the faithful walk down steps into the river to perform their religious ablutions. Watching the people worshipping at the ghats is an extraordinary experience. You may also witness a funeral pyre, an essential part of the traditional Hindu funeral ceremony. Disembark the boat and walk through the narrow streets of Varanasi before returning to the hotel. This walk will take us through an inextricable maze of small streets and alleyways, hiding in disorderly array no less than 2,000 temples and shrines. Domes, pinnacles, towers and derelict 18th-century palaces dominate the left bank of the Ganges River. We return to our hotel for a proper breakfast after our morning of beauty and intrique.\r\n\r\nLater, we will visit the holy city of Sarnath. Here in Sarnath, Buddha is said to have preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment, setting in motion the wheel of law. Right near the Dhamekh Stupa are the remains of Ashoka’s pillar, with his name engraved in the stone. The stupa is believed to mark the spot where Buddha preached his sermon at Deer Park. Sarnath is also home to the museum that houses the iconic Ashoka Pillar with its four guardian lions, the emblem of independent India. Around the site are a series of temples built by Buddhist groups from around the world. We will have the special opportunity to chant with the monks at one of the Buddhist Temples. Later enjoy some free time in the afternoon. In the evening, interact with a Hindu scholar to discuss the philosophy of Hinduism. Tonight, we will gather for a farewell dinner at our hotel.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 10 - February 20th - VARANASI – DELHI\r\n... </span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #05251f; font-weight: bold;\">By AI 405 (3:50pm/ 5:20pm)</span>\r\n\r\nIn the morning we can partake in Yoga session at the hotel! Yoga, the word derived from the Sanskrit word \"Yuj\", means to bind, join, attach and yoke, to direct and concentrate one\'s attention on, to use and apply. While practicing Yoga, one exercises yoking of all the powers of body, mind and soul.\r\n\r\nRemainder of the morning is at your leisure. Check out time 12 noon. We fly to Delhi (Please note, luggage allowance on this flight is 15 kg checked in baggage and 7 kg hand luggage). We arrive in Delhi and connect to our international flights home.\r\n\r\n<strong style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #05251f;\">Tour Includes:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>9 nights on Twin/ Double share basis at 5-star hotels mentioned below or similar</li>\r\n	<li>19 Meals: 9 breakfast, 2 lunches and 8 dinners including welcome and farewell dinner</li>\r\n	<li>Welcome and farewell dinner to include a glass of domestic beer/ Indian wine and soft drink</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation in air-conditioned motor coach</li>\r\n	<li>Services of English speaking local tour guide as per the program</li>\r\n	<li>Entrance fees to the places of visit as per the itinerary</li>\r\n	<li>Train fare for sector Agra – Jhansi in air-conditioned chair car class</li>\r\n	<li>Airfare in Economy class for sector Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Rickshaw ride in Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Elephant ride to ascend Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Local market walk in Jaipur</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"color: #05251f; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Tour Highlights:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Visit select UNESCO World Heritage sites</li>\r\n	<li>Take an exciting rickshaw ride through the colorful shopping area of Chandni Chowk, Delhi</li>\r\n	<li>Ride an Elephant to Amber Fort in Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Try a traditional Henna tattoo</li>\r\n	<li>Explore the colorful bazaar of Jaipur</li>\r\n	<li>Watch the sun rise above the mesmerizing Taj Mahal</li>\r\n	<li>Interact with an Indian family over ‘chai’ (Tea)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit one of the oldest living city in the world – Varanasi</li>\r\n	<li>Witness the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, complete with chanting prayers, mantras, drums and bells</li>\r\n	<li>Experience the ancient healing power of Yoga in Varanasi</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Agent Rate Including 2 Domestic flights in India: $1799.\r\nNon industry guest Add $50.\r\n(price does not include India Visa)</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. All prices are expressed in US dollars. All travel documents are the responsibility of the passenger. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity after the date of travel is required. 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Assistance and transfer to hotel included.\r\n\r\n<strong>Overnight at Grand Alameda Mercure Hotel or similar hotel.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 11th - City Tour, Teleferico (view Quito from 12,387 feet)\r\n&amp; Middle of the World</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will go back in time a couple of hundred years while driving around the colonial section of Quito and admire architectural monuments, La Compañia Church, Independence Square, and the Presidential Palace.\r\n\r\nOur cable car ride down offers a spectacular view of the whole city of Quito. If there is good weather, you are able to see the main elevations of the Andes Mountain chain such as: Cayambe, Antisana, Cotopaxi, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui. You will then be driven up to the “Middle of the World City” (entrance included) where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere will be visited. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. Dinner is on your own this evening and our hosts will recommend some fun places for our group to go or strike off on your own for an evening of relaxation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Overnight at Grand Alameda Mercure Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 3: April 12th - Baltra – Rancho Primicia</span>\r\nAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Quito Airport to take your Galapagos flight. The passengers are greeted by guides at Baltra’s airport and transferred to the Santa Cruz Island by a short bus ride. On the road, you will visit Rancho Primicia, another giant tortoise reserve on private property in the Galapagos. The ranch is located against national park lands. The tortoises migrate here in search of cooler shaded area, water holes, and places to lay their eggs. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close to these incredible reptiles. Primicia is an excellent opportunity to take some amazing photos of these gentle giants.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner and Overnight at Sol y Mar Hotel. 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We will have an opportunity to visit El Centro de Crianza. Return to our hotel Puerto Ayora late this afternoon and enjoy dinner at our hotel. The night is yours to explore and enjoy the company of the village residents and your fellow travelers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: April 15th - Visit North Seymour Island\r\n(or Plazas island or Bartoleme island depends on availability)</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will depart to visit North Seymour Island (or Plazas island or Bartoleme island depending on availability). Quite a small island in terms of land mass, but Isla Seymour is definitely worth visiting. To explore the island, follow a circular trail roughly 2 km long leading inland and along the rocky coast that will take you through some of the biggest sea bird breeding colonies in the entire Galapagos. Here you will find birds nesting, mating, and rearing their chicks all year round. Blue-footed boobies and frigate birds are the main attractions here. Since most of the wildlife and birds in the Galapagos Islands are quite fearless, it is possible for visitors to get an up close view of the nests of many of the birds here, including the lovely Swallow-tailed Gulls and bright yellow Warblers. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. North Seymour Island is located immediately north of Baltra Island, less than an hour from the Ithabaca Canal. The small, flat island was formed by seismic geographical uplifting. Colonies of sea lions, marine iguanas, large rays and land iguanas are also found here, along with many varieties of reef fish, as well. 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Immediately following our program to Peru, FAMTrips.travel will be hosting you for a land-based 7 night program from Quito, Ecuador to Galapagos! For agents who want to extend their time to take part in both FAMTrips.travel Educational Adventures, you are welcome to do so! If you prefer to join us only for the amazing Galapagos experience, you are invited, as well!</p>\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\">For the first time, FAMTrips.travel will explore the flora and fauna of this most incredible destination! From the striking and diverse landscape to the creatures that inhabit its islands, you are sure to be changed by the experience! From giant tortoises that have battled extinction to the merry sea lions who will greet us, even at our beachfront hotel, to the sought after, blue-footed boobie, marine iguanas, penguins, whitetip sharks, and so many more wonderful inhabitants! We will trek with our naturalist guides to greet them all during our remarkable week together.</p>\r\n<strong>Tour Includes: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>All transfers, &amp; Ecorted by FAMTrips.travel representative</li>\r\n	<li>2 nights in Quito at Grand Hotel Alameda Mercure ( arrival)</li>\r\n	<li>4 nights in Galapagos, double accommodation at Sol y Mar beachfront hotel</li>\r\n	<li>1 night in Quito at Hotel Alameda Mercure ( departure)</li>\r\n	<li>City Tour of Quito</li>\r\n	<li>Visit the “Middle of the World City”</li>\r\n	<li>Go up on the “Teleferico” – Cable Car</li>\r\n	<li>Visit Rancho Primicias (Santa Cruz Island)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit and Tour Floreana Island</li>\r\n	<li>Visit and Tour Isabela Island,</li>\r\n	<li>Visit North Seymour Island or Plazas island or Bartoleme island (depends on availability)</li>\r\n	<li>Visit Craters Gemelos</li>\r\n	<li>All Excursions in Galapagos</li>\r\n	<li>All meals in Galapagos (breakfast, lunch &amp; dinner)</li>\r\n	<li>15 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners</li>\r\n	<li>Naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park for the excursions</li>\r\n	<li>Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)</li>\r\n	<li>Ingala Card $20 per person</li>\r\n	<li>All entrances included</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Not Included: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Galapagos Air ticket Quito- Galapagos –Quito approximately. $429</li>\r\n	<li>Galapagos National Park Tax: USD100.00 to be paid only in cash in Galapagos</li>\r\n	<li>Soft drinks and Alcoholic Beverages</li>\r\n	<li>Tips for Guides</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\r\n<td><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/GalapagosItinerary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"40\" /></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\r\n<td>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 1: April 10th - Airport - Quito</span>\r\nWelcome to the international airport! 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If there is good weather, you are able to see the main elevations of the Andes Mountain chain such as: Cayambe, Antisana, Cotopaxi, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui. You will then be driven up to the “Middle of the World City” (entrance included) where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere will be visited. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. Dinner is on your own this evening and our hosts will recommend some fun places for our group to go or strike off on your own for an evening of relaxation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Overnight at Grand Alameda Mercure Hotel. 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The ranch is located against national park lands. The tortoises migrate here in search of cooler shaded area, water holes, and places to lay their eggs. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close to these incredible reptiles. Primicia is an excellent opportunity to take some amazing photos of these gentle giants.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dinner and Overnight at Sol y Mar Hotel. 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You can also snorkel in Lobería where you can see sea lions, marine iguanas on the shores, and reefs of the bay. Return to Puerto Ayora afterwards. One of the other unique birds of this island is the Floreana Mockingbird, now only found on two small islets of the main island. Other marine life includes white-tip sharks, large rays, sea turtles, sea lions, pelagic, reef fish, and various invertebrates. We return to enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening at Sol y Mar Hotel. You might enjoy a stroll around the quaint streets of this lovely little village with new friends!\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\r\n<td>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 14th - Visit Isabela Island</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will pick you up at 7:00 am. We will take a speed boat to the Isabela Island, where we sail to Tintoreras Islet. It is named after the white-tip sharks known as “Tintoreras” who come daily to rest on the bottom of the clear water. You can also see penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas and go snorkeling with sharks, as well as other colorful tropical fishes while enjoying the beaches of Isabela! You will have lunch at a local restaurant. We will have an opportunity to visit El Centro de Crianza. Return to our hotel Puerto Ayora late this afternoon and enjoy dinner at our hotel. The night is yours to explore and enjoy the company of the village residents and your fellow travelers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\" /></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\r\n<td>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">Day 6: April 15th - Visit North Seymour Island\r\n(or Plazas island or Bartoleme island depends on availability)</span>\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, we will depart to visit North Seymour Island (or Plazas island or Bartoleme island depending on availability). Quite a small island in terms of land mass, but Isla Seymour is definitely worth visiting. To explore the island, follow a circular trail roughly 2 km long leading inland and along the rocky coast that will take you through some of the biggest sea bird breeding colonies in the entire Galapagos. Here you will find birds nesting, mating, and rearing their chicks all year round. Blue-footed boobies and frigate birds are the main attractions here. Since most of the wildlife and birds in the Galapagos Islands are quite fearless, it is possible for visitors to get an up close view of the nests of many of the birds here, including the lovely Swallow-tailed Gulls and bright yellow Warblers. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. North Seymour Island is located immediately north of Baltra Island, less than an hour from the Ithabaca Canal. The small, flat island was formed by seismic geographical uplifting. 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Immediately following our program to Peru, FAMTrips.travel will be hosting you for a land-based 7 night program from Quito, Ecuador to Galapagos! For agents who want to extend their time to take part in both FAMTrips.travel Educational Adventures, you are welcome to do so! If you prefer to join us only for the amazing Galapagos experience, you are invited, as well!</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: left;\">For the first time, FAMTrips.travel will explore the flora and fauna of this most incredible destination! From the striking and diverse landscape to the creatures that inhabit its islands, you are sure to be changed by the experience! From giant tortoises that have battled extinction to the merry sea lions who will greet us, even at our beachfront hotel, to the sought after, blue-footed boobie, marine iguanas, penguins, whitetip sharks, and so many more wonderful inhabitants! 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Assistance and transfer to hotel included.\n\n<strong>Overnight at Grand Alameda Mercure Hotel or similar hotel.</strong></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 2: April 11th - City Tour, Teleferico (view Quito from 12,387 feet)\n&amp; Middle of the World</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we will go back in time a couple of hundred years while driving around the colonial section of Quito and admire architectural monuments, La Compañia Church, Independence Square, and the Presidential Palace.\n\nOur cable car ride down offers a spectacular view of the whole city of Quito. If there is good weather, you are able to see the main elevations of the Andes Mountain chain such as: Cayambe, Antisana, Cotopaxi, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui. You will then be driven up to the “Middle of the World City” (entrance included) where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere will be visited. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. Dinner is on your own this evening and our hosts will recommend some fun places for our group to go or strike off on your own for an evening of relaxation.\n\n<strong>Overnight at Grand Alameda Mercure Hotel. 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The tortoises migrate here in search of cooler shaded area, water holes, and places to lay their eggs. Here you will have the opportunity to get up close to these incredible reptiles. Primicia is an excellent opportunity to take some amazing photos of these gentle giants.\n\n<strong>Dinner and Overnight at Sol y Mar Hotel. 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Return to Puerto Ayora afterwards. One of the other unique birds of this island is the Floreana Mockingbird, now only found on two small islets of the main island. Other marine life includes white-tip sharks, large rays, sea turtles, sea lions, pelagic, reef fish, and various invertebrates. We return to enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening at Sol y Mar Hotel. You might enjoy a stroll around the quaint streets of this lovely little village with new friends!\n\n<strong>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 5: April 14th - Visit Isabela Island</span>\n\nAfter breakfast, we will pick you up at 7:00 am. We will take a speed boat to the Isabela Island, where we sail to Tintoreras Islet. It is named after the white-tip sharks known as “Tintoreras” who come daily to rest on the bottom of the clear water. You can also see penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas and go snorkeling with sharks, as well as other colorful tropical fishes while enjoying the beaches of Isabela! You will have lunch at a local restaurant. We will have an opportunity to visit El Centro de Crianza. Return to our hotel Puerto Ayora late this afternoon and enjoy dinner at our hotel. 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Quite a small island in terms of land mass, but Isla Seymour is definitely worth visiting. To explore the island, follow a circular trail roughly 2 km long leading inland and along the rocky coast that will take you through some of the biggest sea bird breeding colonies in the entire Galapagos. Here you will find birds nesting, mating, and rearing their chicks all year round. Blue-footed boobies and frigate birds are the main attractions here. Since most of the wildlife and birds in the Galapagos Islands are quite fearless, it is possible for visitors to get an up close view of the nests of many of the birds here, including the lovely Swallow-tailed Gulls and bright yellow Warblers. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. North Seymour Island is located immediately north of Baltra Island, less than an hour from the Ithabaca Canal. The small, flat island was formed by seismic geographical uplifting. Colonies of sea lions, marine iguanas, large rays and land iguanas are also found here, along with many varieties of reef fish, as well. We return to our hotel for our final night in Galapagos together and enjoy dinner.\n\n<strong>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</strong></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img src=\"http://famtrips.travel/FAMS/Galapagos2016/Day6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"395\"></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"800\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<td>&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #00133f; font-weight: bold;\">DAY 7: April 16th - Galapagos - Quito\n</span>\nAfter breakfast in the hotel, we transfer to Baltra’s airport at 9:00 A.M. On the way, you will visit Los Gemelos, formed by a series of eruptions when the islands were still active. It is the only place on the island where you can observe some species of finches, and some other endemic plants to this area.\nWe board our flight from Galapagos to Quito( Purchased separately as outlined above.) After we arrive back in Quito at the airport, you are met by our representative who will provide transfer to Mercure Hotel. In the afternoon enjoy the city and maybe some final last shopping There is a nice shopping market just a couple of blocks from our hotel. 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