JOY TRAVELS PRESENTS:

THE ESSENCE OF FRANCE
Fabulous Spiritual Retreat in Provence, France
May 18 - 26, 2008

With option to Rennes le Chateau
May 26 – 30, 2008

Have you ever dreamed of being in a magical place with leisurely time to walk lavender fields allowing the beautiful essences of the landscape to fill your heart with creativity, renewal and joy? Johanna Carroll and Vanda Osmon have created an amazing retreat in just such a place in charming Provence. This retreat is held at a stunning 150 acre aromatherapy estate in the hills of southern France. It includes all healthy meals, daily meditations, dreaming, sharing, workshops, play, rest and tours to rejuvenate and expand mind, body and spirit.

We will go deep spiritually within; and explore physically without. On May 25 we will attend the annual SAINT SARA GYPSY FESTIVAL at Saint Maries de la Mer where the gypsies gather to celebrate the feast day of their patron Saint Sara, also known as the Black Madonna. This festival is known throughout the world as a time to capture the joy of France and this blessed woman.

Johanna Carroll is a gifted medium, author and international metaphysical teacher for over 20 years. She is rated as one of the top intuitives in the United States. She has been on three major TV specials, and is writing her fourth book. www,johannacarroll.com She joins Vanda Mary Osmon - Joy Travel who specializes in sacred journeys and has created and escorted over 60 customized global journeys. As our history sage, she inspires the soul to remember sacred sites and the gifts they offer us. www.joytravelonline.com.

Day 1 Sunday May 18 DEPARTURE / Depart for France

Day 2 Monday May 19 RETREAT / Arrive Marseille and transfer to estate. Welcome dinner, gathering and meditation. (B&D)

Day 3 Tuesday May 20 RETREAT / After breakfast gathering and meditation, Dr Malte Hozzel founder will guide us through the lavender fields and will share his vast knowledge of healing properties of the herbs and flowers. Johanna will be sharing ascension teachings from her new book 4 Steps to Heaven™. Group meditation, quiet time to journal. (BLD)

Day 4 Wednesday May 21 Possible market day – ST BAUME / Today we will journey to St Baume, and visit the Basilica and relics of Mary Magdalene. Optional 50-minute walk to her cave. Picnic in the countryside. Return for Dinner and evening meditation. (BLD)

Day 5 Thursday May 22 / RETREAT AM meditations, teachings. Afternoon essences land walk. Evening gathering. (BLD)

Day 6 Friday May 23 / RETREAT After breakfast, group discussion and teachings from Johanna. Lunch and time for walks, swim, writing, quiet time or going deeper in our inner awakening. BLD)

Day 7 Saturday May 24 / RETREAT and TOUR Workshops and meditations continue with time in the afternoon to visit the medieval city nearby. (BLD)

Day 8 Sunday May 25 / TOUR / ST MARIES DE LA MER

Today we will journey to St Maries de la Mer for the annual Saint Sara Gypsy Festival celebration honoring Sara. (BLD) Farwell Dinner

Day 9 Monday May 26 / DEPARTURE - RENNES LE CHATEAU

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or option to Rennes Le Chateau

Option to RENNES LE CHATEAU:

We are offering an option following our retreat to experience the history and mystery of Rennes le Chateau.

Day 9 Monday May 26 / LIMOUX

Travel to Limoux and check into the Hotel Modern Pigeon. We will visit the black Madonna and ask for her inspiration. (B&D)

Day 10 Tuesday May 27 / RENNES LE CHATEAU

Today is a wonderful magical day to explore Rennes-le-Chateau, a small hill top village in the Eastern Pyrenees. This site is the center of the mysteries of Holy Blood and Holy Grail, linked with the Knight Templars and Merovingian Kings. The secrets of Mary Magdalene are encoded in the St. Magdalene Church, Magdalene Tower and the surrounding landscape. Return to our hotel with time to explore this quaint city. (B&D

Day 11 Wednesday May 28 / ALET LES BAINS

Today we will visit the healing waters of Alet-Les Bains, the Abby Nortre Dame d’Alet and the home of Nostradamus. This is a picturesque village near the Aude River. (B&D)

Day 12 Thursday May 29 / RENNES LES BAINS We will explore the area around Rennes les Bains with its thermal spa. Optional hike to the prehistoric site the Rollers and to Isis's chair. Time to see the hot springs; swim in the river or the nearby thermal swimming pool. Afternoon free time and farewell dinner (B&D)

Day 13 Friday May 30 / DEPARTURE

Transfer to airport for our flight to Paris and home.

ALL ORGANIC HEALTHY MEALS GATHERINGS, TOURS, WORKSHOP AND MEDITATIONS INCLUDED

We have limited space available (17 rooms!) for this trip so please, RESERVE EARLY! US dollar price is based on current euro exchange rate. It is hard to predict what the exchange rate will be at the time of our journey if it goes down there well be a credit for you. If it goes up there maybe an additional surcharge.

LAND PROGRAM COST: $2,880.00 (Based on double occupancy)

* Note: $350 single supplement available on limited basis.

Call for reduced airfares from your gateway city. 

OPTION TO RENNES LE CHATEAU: $980 includes hotel, tours, breakfasts, three gourmet dinners by one of France’s top ten chefs and all tours. 

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Registration and Cancellation Conditions: Early registration is needed to secure your space. Please send $400 deposit. Register before February 15, 2008 and deduct $50.00 as an early registration bonus. Discounts available for multiple bookings. Balance in full is payable before March 31. In the event of cancellation all moneys will be refunded in full less $100.00 cancellation fee and any prepaid non-refundable expenses. No refund two weeks prior to departure. All cancellations must be in writing. Travel insurance is available. Refund on airlines tickets based on airline policy.

Register early; airfare subject to change! To book this tour, please complete the form and send with your $400.00 deposit. For more information please call Vanda Osmon at Joy Travel (800) 569-5010. Make checks payable to:

Joy Travel
648 Corte Loren
San Marcos, California 92069
800-569-5010 or 760 944-9915 Fax/phone
E-mail vanda-joy@ixpres.com www.joytravelonline.com
CST Registration. #2021781-40

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Travel Documents
Travel to France requires a valid passport with a minimum of six months before expiration. No visas are required for U.S.A. citizens. All tour documents, helpful packing hints, final itinerary and your flight tickets will be mailed before departure. Travel insurance is recommended. Information about insurance will be sent to you upon registration.

Responsibility and Disclaimer
This tour is under the management of Joy Travel acts only in the capacity of agent for the owners and contractors providing means of transportation, hotel or other services. The carriers, airlines, or boats providing transportation for the tours, arrange only for such transportation and are exempt from responsibility for any act, omission or event during the time the passenger is not on board the craft. All tours services, tickets and vouchers are subject to any and all terms and conditions under which transportation (aircraft, road, ship, ferry or any other means), hotel or other services are offered or provided. As to this tour the above-mentioned parties are not responsible or liable for loss of property, injuries or loss because of illness, weather, delays, schedule alternations, strikes or wars. Joy Travel is entitled to change the itinerary when they consider this necessary. Joy Travel cannot be held responsible for costs ensuing from theses changes. The acceptance of any service provided as part of this tour, or of any ticket or vouches, shall be deemed to be acceptance of and consent by the tour member to these conditions. All services are subject to the laws of the country in which these services are provided. Schedule may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control.

Price includes deluxe hotels, based on double occupancy, daily continental breakfast and dinners, transportation, transfers, sight seeing, lectures, on-sites mediations, guides and entrances to sacred sites. Not included in the tour price: Drinks with meals, passport, and items of a personal nature.

Travel Documents
Travel to France requires a valid passport with a minimum of six months before expiration. No visas are required for U.S.A. citizens. All tour documents, helpful packing hints, final itinerary and your flight tickets will be mailed before departure. Travel insurance is recommend. Information about insurance will be sent to you upon registration.

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