Top Five LDS Tour Companies
- DeseretBook.com
- LDSTravelStudy.com
- CruiseLady.com
- LDSChurchTours.com
- MurdockTravel.com
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Destinations: Romantic Getaways
by Kiku Beaufort
Planning a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re a couple that enjoys hitting the slopes or relaxing on the beach, here are five unique destinations you’re sure to love. Read more >
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Destination: Disney
by Sharon Zenz
Disney has long been known as “the happiest place on earth.” If your family is planning a Disney getaway, here are some keys to the kingdom that are sure to make your trip even happier. Read more >
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Destination: Southern Utah
by Alice L. Beesley
People come from all over the world to see the wonders of Zion National Park in Southern Utah. Zion National Park and most of its highlights—Angels Landing, Great White Throne, Altar of Sacrifice, West Temple Mountain, Virgin River, Kolob Canyon, and the Three Patriarchs to name a few—were named by early Mormon pioneers. Read more >
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Nauvoo
by Jamie Lawson
The beautiful city Nauvoo rests on a slow bend in the mighty Mississippi. Its exquisite temple, magnificently restored homes, and old-fashioned mercantile establishments paint a charming, authentic scene that draws you back to a time where the early Saints diligently toiled to create a peaceful and prosperous life in Zion. Read more >
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New York City
by Jamie Lawson
The Big Apple pulsates with an exciting, fast-paced rhythm and palpable energy. Amid the frenzy of bumper-to-bumper traffic, bright lights, and crowded sidewalks exists a sophisticated metropolis overflowing with history and culture. It would take a lifetime to explore all that New York City has to offer, but here are some suggestions to help you take a big bite out of the Big Apple. Read more >
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LDS Pageants
by Bridget Rees
Since the days of pioneer children singing as they walked…and walked, our Latter-day Saint culture has been filled with music and entertainment. From road shows, to girls’ camp, to Primary programs, to our own world-renowned choir, we’ve quickly learned that there’s more than one effective way to express love for the gospel—and performance works wonderfully. Read more >
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Top Five for Family Travel
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort overlooks Mount Washington and is the fastest growing ski resort in New England. With 101 trails and glades, this huge resort is perfect for skiers and boarders of all levels. There are skiing and snowboarding lessons for children as well. See brettonwoods.com for more information. Read more >
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Holiday Destinations
For the November/December Destinations, we’re taking you on a journey around the globe to ten cities with Christmas lights at the temples. After taking in the things to do and see in each city, you and your family can relax and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of a Christmas temple scene. Read more >
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San Diego
by Kim Grant
Once a land where lighthouses protected its coast and missions nestled in its hills, San Diego is a now a city where the old and new sit side by side to remind visitors of both its humble beginning and its modern influence. Read more >
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Utah Valley
Once called the "Garden City" because of its fruit orchards, trees, and gardens, Utah Valley’s center, Provo, is bordered to the west with a serene lake, and to the east with towering, snow-capped peaks. Read more >
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Phoenix
In the heat of the summer of 1873, scout and missionary Henry Holmes trudged across a desert he described as barren and forbidding. However, he found no difference "whether the country [was] barren or fruitful, if the Lord has a work to do in it." Read more >
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San Francisco
On February 4, 1846 the Brooklyn set sail from New York with a Mormon immigrant company of 230 people under the direction of the twenty-six-year-old Samuel Brannan. The Saints were directed to go to Utah by way of California. The group rounded the southern tip of South America and arrived in Yerba Buena on July 31, 1846. They were the first known Saints to set foot on the shores of California. Read more >
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The Best of Vacationing
by Marie Gross
Do you go to the same family vacation spot every year? Mix things up by trying one of these top vacation spots in a category to fit your family. Read more >
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Seattle
by Jena Peterson
Oceanfront bustle, savvy businesses, and friendly faces warmly greet residents and visitors, solidifying the country’s acclamation of Seattle as one of the most family-friendly cities in the Northwest. Come explore the heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest: start with classic Seattle’s Pioneer Square, tour modern Seattle’s Space Needle, and end up in rustic Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy the lush green neighborhoods and not-too-hot, not-too-cold climate of a kind people, welcoming you to Seattle. Read more >
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Salt Lake City
From humble beginnings Salt Lake City has developed into a modern metropolis, one that in 2002 opened its doors to the world for the Winter Olympics. As the ornate granite walls of the Salt Lake Temple were shown on nearly 3.5 billion television screens the world over, many people in far away countries got their first peek into the city famous as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Now the crowds are gone, and the wide streets are a bit quieter, but Salt Lake is better prepared than ever to show you and your family a good time. Read more >
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New York City
New York continues to rise from the ashes of September 11 and thrive in its usual busy and noisy way. With the city constantly alive, it is difficult at times to find any equanimity amidst the fury, which is why the newly constructed Manhattan Temple serves as such a unique refuge for area Saints. Special efforts were made to make the New York, Manhattan temple a place of complete serenity, where temple patrons can physically shut out the noise of the world. Come explore with us the Big Apple as we see the giant and noisy as well as the small and serene - finding our calm amidst the storms. Read more >
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