Gutsy Women Travel Offers Spirtual Journeys

Gutsy Women Travel has created a series of "Mind, Body, & Spirit" journeys. which are cultural and mystical tours providing the opportunity for participants to connect with the ancient spiritual energies at the most important sacred sites around the world.

According to April Merenda, president and co-founder, "These are special transformative holidays of inner exploration and outer adventure designed to help one enhance their mind, body, and spirit."

Programs include the following.
A seven-day journey to Peru with optional Lake Titicaca extension allows customers to experience traditional Andean ceremonies with Peruvian guides at the sacred power spots as the tour visits Cuzco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu. Tour highlights include a visit Ollantaytambo, the Sanctuary of the Wind; Koricancha, Inca Temple of the Sun; Tambo Machay, private bath of Inca nobles; private meditation time at the sacred sites; Machu Picchu; picnic lunch in countryside; a special shamanic ceremony to connect with female healing energies. Includes roundtrip flights, Miami-Lima-Miami (other departure cities available); roundtrip rail transportation from Cuzco to Machu Picchu; one night Hotel Melodia in Lima; two nights Hotel Pakaritampu in Sacred Valley; one night Hotel Presidente in Aguas Calientes; two nights Hotel Ruinas in Cuzco; six breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners. This tour is priced from $2,329 per person, based on double occupancy including land and air as noted above. The departure date for 2006 is October 15.

Also available, an optional four-day post-tour to Lake Titicaca, including a special program with Softly International's "A Bed for Every Child" program and additional sacred sightseeing tours. This 10-day journey is priced at $2,729 per person, based on double occupancy, land and air.

A nine-day tour of Ireland includes Celtic and Shamanic guide Amantha Murphy, who started her spiritual work 32 years ago and has developed many tools from her spiritual and ancestral teachers which she will share with participants. The tour visits Killarney, Offaly, Newgrange, Bunratty, and the Ring of Kerry. Tour highlights include a stay in an Irish castle; a performance of Irish dancing; storytelling, music and "craic" along the way with Irish guide; Celtic, Druid and Neolithic history; a special farewell dinner and entertainment at Bunratty Castle; opportunity to take advantage of the spa's many facilities and treatments. The tour includes roundtrip flights NYC-Shannon (other departure cities available); three nights at The Lake Hotel in Killarney; one night at Kinnitty Castle in Offaly; two nights at the Newgrange Hotel in Newgrange; one night at the Shamrock Hotel in Bunratty; seven breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners. This tour is priced from $3,039 per person, based on double occupancy including land and air as noted above. The departure date for 2006 is Sept. 9.

A five-day tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon is a mystical journey will take travelers to the stunning Red Rock Canyons of Sedona as well as the Grand Canyon. Tour highlights include a visit Sedona's major vortexes; an excursion to see the White Buffalo family; a visit to the Grand Canyon; hikes and meditation experiences; a local medicine wheel ceremony; a Jeep tour of Red Rock country. The tour includes four nights at Inn of Sedona or similar accommodations; four breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners. This tour is priced from $999 per person, based on double occupancy land only. The departure dates for 2006 are Sept. 13, Oct. 4, and Nov. 8.

All prices include airline fuel surcharges as of May 31, 2006 but do not include airport taxes, fees, and September 11th Security Fee which varies between $50 and $130 per person. For more information or reservations, email info@gutsywomentravel.com, call 866-IMGUTSY, or visit www.gutsywomentravel.com.