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!