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INTERVIEW WITH AN EXPERT: TARGET TRAVEL
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Have you noticed any recent trends in faith travel?
In recent years, faith travel to lesser-known locations has increased,
such as to the Sacred Mountains in Italy and the Mariana Way in
Spain. Pilgrimages are growing in popularity as well, including El
El Camino de Santiago, Spain
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routes of faith
Camino de Santiago in Spain and the Via Francigena in Italy. Also
popular are customized faith-based experiences during travel, such as
spending the night in abbeys or convents and meeting with the monks
and friars there.
What makes your company unique?
We specialize in creating tailor-made trips to match the exact
requirements of our clients. Some clients want to visit locations of
a certain saint, while others want to visit certain churches to have a
cultural exchange. Some clients want to study religious manuscripts in
You must be willing to actually
participate in many faiths in order to
understand and offer the best in faith
travel to your customers.
—Daniele Panzarin
With more than 30 years of experience, Target
Travel’s claim to fame is its ability to offer
customized itineraries to meet the specific
needs of its travelers. Based in Venice, Italy,
the company works with each customer to
design the dream trip that they want, making it
an unforgettable experience. Some of its faith
travel offerings include pilgrimages such as
Daniele Panzarin the Via Francigena (the route of Saint Francis)
in Italy and El Camino de Santiago (the way of
Saint James) in Spain. The company’s travel planners also can arrange
private or public masses in any European city, special ceremonies in
monasteries or convents, or even a stay in a monastery or convent
to experience their way of life. Routes of Faith recently visited with
Target Travel CEO Daniele Panzarin.