Travelling with BetelAdele Berenstein and Phil (Ari) Hochman
Volunteers
Introduction
Adele Berenstein Phil (Ari) Hochman
Topics
▪ Our Trips
▪ Why Travel?
▪ Why we chose Betel to travel with
▪ Benefits of travelling with Betel
▪ What to expect when travelling with Betel
▪ Questions?
Our Trips
Croatia – Dubrovnik, Split, Krka, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb
BudapestViennaPrague
England -London, Oxford, Stratford upon Avon, Liverpool
Scotland - Edinburgh, GlasgowWales
Ireland - Dublin
Nova Scotia -Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Baddeck, SydneyNew Brunswick-Hopewell RocksPEI -CharlottetownNewfoundland - Gros Morne Park, St John’s
Eastern Europe UK and Ireland Maritimes
Vistas and Views
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Why Travel?
Historical Sites
Diocletian PalaceSplit
Caernarvon CastleWales
Churches
Zagreb Prague
Synagogues
Dubrovnik Budapest
Boat Tours
Dubrovnik, Croatia Budapest, Hungary
Architecture
Hundertwasser HouseVienna
Tyn TowersPrague
Palaces, Castlesand Gardens
Buckingham PalaceLondon, UK
Schonbrunn PalaceVienna, Austria
Edinburgh Castle,Scotland
BridgesBudapest
London
Prague
Famous ClocksAnker Clock , ViennaAstronomical Clock, Prague
HomesTrinity Bay, Nfld
St John’s Nfld
Shakespeare’s HomeStratford upon Avon, UK
Culture
Mozart - Vienna Liverpool
Edinburgh
NaturePuffins - Newfoundland
Iceberg - Newfoundland
Hopewell RocksNew Brunswick
Peggy’s CoveNova Scotia
Whales Newfoundland
Waterfalls
Krka National Park Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia
Scotch Whisky Experience (Scotland)
Jameson Whiskey Tasting (Ireland)
Guinness Beer Tasting
(Ireland)
Local Fare
Why We Chose Betel
▪ Less Expensive than comparable trips
▪ The trips fit into our schedule
▪ Interesting itineraries
▪ Extensive touring included
▪ Visit Jewish sites in addition to Churches
▪ Meet new friends from Toronto
Benefits of Travelling with Betel
▪ The tours covered the most popular and iconic sites
▪ Travel with a tour guide from start to finish plus local guides
▪ Variety of Tours – Bus tours, Boat Cruises, Walking Tours
▪ Comfortable Quality Hotels
▪ Check in and out of Hotels was easy
▪ Comfortable Buses
▪ Tips and Gratuities are included
▪ Depending on the trip there may be some free time
▪ Allowed us to concentrate on our Photography hobby
▪ Travel with friends we made from prior trips
Benefits of Travelling with Betel for Singles
▪ Single travellers do not feel out of place
▪ Single rooms are available (extra fee)
▪ Two Singles can travel together
▪ Group of singles go out for dinner together
▪ Singles watch out for each other
▪ Great camaraderie
What to Expect when Travelling with Betel
▪ Trips get filled up quickly - Sign up Early
▪ Attend any pre trip meetings.
▪ They give out stuff!
▪ Good information about what to pack
▪ Good information about what currency to bring
▪ How much meals and extras might cost.
▪ You know in advance if this is a high activity trip
▪ Adjustments are made en-route based on conditions
▪ Betel staff are excellent. You are in good hands.
▪ Expect to have a great time!