Morris Murdock Travel Expo enters ninth year
By Gary Sorensen
Another year has passed and it is time for the ninth annual Morris Murdock Travel Expo Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dixie Center in St. George. My life has been so rewarding, and a big part of that is due to the amazing opportunities I have had experiencing this beautiful world.
Traveling exposes you to incredible opportunities to learn and grow. I know I am a different person because of the places to which I have been and the people whom I have met. It is amazing to me to learn about the different cultures around the world. People may have different ways of doing things, but it doesn’t mean that we are right and they are wrong. Experiencing something different than we are used to helps us to understand people and their culture. I thoroughly love seeing people in their own environment.
This year, I was fortunate to go to Europe twice and experience two different river cruises: one on the Rhone in France and one on the Danube in Germany and Austria. What an amazing way to see the heart of Europe, including the small towns and large cities. I loved seeing the spectacular castles and churches as well as the quaint towns and the narrow cobblestone streets. I enjoyed some wonderful food and a chocolate shop in France with scrumptious samples. Yes, I sampled a lot, and yes, I brought chocolate home!
I have seen so many places that I have previously learned about, but I also learned so much. I did not know much about southern France, but after this river cruise I fell in love with it. Ok, I fall in love with many of the places I visit. Walking through medieval fortresses and seeing structures that are over a thousand years old was so interesting. The beauty of the painted ceilings and the artwork in the churches was breathtaking. There is so much to enjoy and to see no matter where you are traveling.
Every time I travel, my senses are awakened, and it is hard to explain but it makes you different. It makes you think and learn about the people who lived there and built the amazing structures. It makes you think about your ancestors and what they did, not only to form your personal history but to influence their corner of the world.
Whenever someone talks about a destination, I immediately recreate my memories of that place in my mind. I quickly remember the smells, the beauty, the tastes, the scenery, and the sounds of that amazing trip. It is almost like I am reliving the experience in my mind. Of course, it makes me want to take another trip to places to which I have been and to discover new destinations I have yet to experience.
A great opportunity for you to discover where you want to go is at the Morris Murdock Travel Expo. Come meet with over 45 travel companies from around the world including Princess Cruise Lines, Delta Vacations, Trafalgar Tours, Holland America Line, AMA Waterways River Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Pleasant Holidays, Viking River Cruises and so many more. There will be amazing travel prizes awarded! The Morris Murdock Travel Expo will feature the fun and entertaining On Stage Alaska Production at 1 and at 3 p.m. There is a small charge of $3 to attend The Morris Murdock Travel Expo, and there are free brochures from all over the world available. Each travel company has a specific extra value or discount at the expo. Morris Murdock Travel will also give you a $50 travel gift card on your next seven-day or longer cruise or vacation package. Hope to see you at the Morris Murdock Travel Show! Call Morris Murdock Travel at (435) 628-3633 for more information.
Gary Sorensen is a vice president with Morris Murdock Travel. A local travel writer publishing over 300 travel articles, he also hosts a local travel radio show every Wednesday morning at 8:35 a.m. on NewsTalk 890 AM.
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