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		<title>Elevated Existence &#8211; Spirit Quest Tours Offers Spiritual LA Experiences to its Offerings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spirit Quest Tours is offering customized weekend tours of &#8220;Spiritual L.A.&#8221; The tour features V.I.P. treatment and a customized itinerary to nurture mind, body and soul. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) February 18, 2013 The 3-day/2-night and 4-day/3-night tour packages are &#8230;]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Spirit Quest Tours is offering customized weekend tours of &#8220;Spiritual L.A.&#8221; The tour features V.I.P. treatment and a customized itinerary to nurture mind, body and soul.</span></p>
<p>Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) February 18, 2013</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The 3-day/2-night and 4-day/3-night tour packages are personalized based on the travelers’ desires to reduce stress, explore new growth opportunities, or experience nature.</span></p>
<p>Read more: <a href="http://www.elevatedexistence.com/blog/2013/02/18/spirit-quest-tours-adds-%E2%80%9Cspiritual-la%E2%80%9D-experiences-to-its-offerings/">http://www.elevatedexistence.com/blog/2013/02/18/spirit-quest-tours-adds-%E2%80%9Cspiritual-la%E2%80%9D-experiences-to-its-offerings/</a><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Spirit-Quest-Tours-Introduces-Spiritual-LA-4233846.php#ixzz2JZldTNPQ"><br />
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		<title>San Francisco Chronicle &#8211; Spiritual Los Angeles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spirit Quest Tours is offering customized weekend tours of &#8220;Spiritual L.A.&#8221; The tour features V.I.P. treatment and a customized itinerary to nurture mind, body and soul. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 29, 2013 Spirit Quest Tours has launched a new tour &#8230;]]></description>
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<p><i>Spirit Quest Tours is offering customized weekend tours of &#8220;Spiritual L.A.&#8221; The tour features V.I.P. treatment and a customized itinerary to nurture mind, body and soul.</i></p>
<p>Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 29, 2013</p>
<p>Spirit Quest Tours has launched a new tour offering called “Spiritual LA,” which allows tourists from all over the world the chance to experience some of the most serene and <a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/spiritual-los-angeles/">spiritual locations in Los Angeles.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Spirit-Quest-Tours-Introduces-Spiritual-LA-4233846.php">Read more: </a><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Spirit-Quest-Tours-Introduces-Spiritual-LA-4233846.php#ixzz2JZldTNPQ">http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Spirit-Quest-Tours-Introduces-Spiritual-LA-4233846.php#ixzz2JZldTNPQ</a></p>
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		<title>Indianapolis Business Journal &#8211; Romance &amp; Adventure with Special Travel Deals for Valentine&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spirit Quest has developed itineraries for three romantic destinations in 2013: France, Bali and Spain. In addition to visiting some of the most popular sites in these countries, trips with Spirit Quest Tours are designed to offer spiritual experiences and &#8230;]]></description>
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<h3>Spirit Quest has developed itineraries for three romantic destinations in 2013: France, Bali and Spain. In addition to visiting some of the most popular sites in these countries, trips with Spirit Quest Tours are designed to offer spiritual experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations that individual travelers simply will not see.</h3>
<h3>Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 23, 2013</h3>
<h3>Eavelyn says the first tour, &#8220;Path of the Magdelene,&#8221; is the perfect romantic adventure for couples, offering a convergence of spirituality and stunning locales in France that she says will get lovebirds all atwitter. The trip is scheduled for May 21 &#8211; May 30, with an optional extension trip to Paris through June 3.</h3>
<h3><span style="font-size: 16px;">Read more: </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="http://finance.ibj.com/ibj/news/read/23263067/Spirit_Quest_Tours_Offers_Romance_and_Adventure_with_Special_Travel_Deals_for_Valentines" target="_blank">http://finance.ibj.com/ibj/news/read/23263067/Spirit_Quest_Tours_Offers_Romance_and_Adventure_with_Special_Travel_Deals_for_Valentines</a></h3>
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		<title>Los Angeles Daily News &#8211; 2013 is the Year to See the World That Did Not End</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world didn&#8217;t end, but you can still travel to the ends of the earth. Spirit Quest Tours takes its first tour of the year to Machu Picchu and Peru. International travel by Americans was up in early 2012 and &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/Peru-Banner-922X300-12.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6989" alt="Peru-Banner-922X300-1" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/Peru-Banner-922X300-12-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>The world didn&#8217;t end, but you can still travel to the ends of the earth. Spirit Quest Tours takes its first tour of the year to Machu Picchu and Peru.</p>
<p>International travel by Americans was up in early 2012 and it remained strong as the year progressed.</p>
<p>Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 01, 2013</p>
<p>Billions of people worldwide may have breathed a collective sigh of relief when the world did not end Dec. 21st, and based on travel statistics and activity at Spirit Quest Tours, Americans are ready to get out and see the world.</p>
<p>Read more: <a href="http://markets.financialcontent.com/mng-lang.dailynews/news/read/23103762/Spirit_Quest_Tours_Says_2013_is_the_Year_to_See_the_World_that_Did_Not_End">http://markets.financialcontent.com/mng-lang.dailynews/news/read/23103762/Spirit_Quest_Tours_Says_2013_is_the_Year_to_See_the_World_that_Did_Not_End</a></p>
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		<title>Silicon Valley News &#8211; Reports of Protests in Egypt Thin Crowds, Despite Calm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. news reports have been filled over the last few weeks with footage of angry protests in Egypt, but Halle Eavelyn and a group of intrepid travelers led by Spirit Quest Tours are in the midst of the supposed unrest &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC03102.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7100" alt="DSC03102" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC03102-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>U.S. news reports have been filled over the last few weeks with footage of angry protests in Egypt, but Halle Eavelyn and a group of intrepid travelers led by Spirit Quest Tours are in the midst of the supposed unrest and say they have yet to see it.</p>
<p>Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) December 12, 2013</p>
<p>In <a title="Video of Halle Eavelyn in Tahrir Square." href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/blog/drinking-tea-in-tahrir-actual-reality-vs-reality-tv/" rel="nofollow">video</a> uploaded from Cairo to the Spirit Quest Tours&#8217; blog, Eavelyn is seen enthusiastically broadcasting live from Tahrir Square, the site that has become synonymous with major protests against President Mohamed Morsi.</p>
<p>Read More: http://markets.financialcontent.com/mng-ba.siliconvalley/news/read/22984034/Spirit_Quest_Tours_Says_Media_Reports_of_Protests_in_Egypt_Have_Thinned_Crowds_at_Tourist_Sites_this_Week</p>
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		<title>The Dawning Egypt 2012 Conference Call</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t worry if your missed our conference call because we recorded it for you!  You can listen to the full recording by clicking this link:  The Dawning: Egypt 2012 Conference Call CONFERENCE CALL Thurs July 26 6PM PST! Join us! &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/SphinxWithStella.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5808" title="SphinxWithStella" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/SphinxWithStella-224x300.jpg" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a>Don&#8217;t worry if your missed our conference call because we recorded it for you!  You can listen to the full recording by clicking this link:  <a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Dawning_Egypt-2012_Conference-Call.mp3">The Dawning: Egypt 2012 Conference Call</a></h1>
<h1>CONFERENCE CALL<br />
Thurs July 26 6PM PST!<br />
Join us!</h1>
<h2>We&#8217;ll be revealing a <strong>special discount</strong> on this call so be sure to join us!</h2>
<h2>Got questions about Egypt?</h2>
<h2>We&#8217;re having a free conference call to talk with you about all the details of our amazing upcoming The Dawning: Egypt 12/12/12 tour! Here’s your once-in-a-lifetime chance to be at the heart of the world during the incredible, powerful period of planetary shifts and alignment: 12/12/12 through 12/21/12</h2>
<h2>We will visit Cairo, Abu Sir, Abu Gurab, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Karnak, Denderah, Abydos, Edfu, Sakkara, Giza… including PRIVATE VISITS to the temples, the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, Great Pyramid and the Sphinx!</h2>
<h2><a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/LuxorMosque.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5810" title="SANYO DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/LuxorMosque-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>On the call, we will visit all these places virtually, with glorious photos from our 16 previous trips, and lots of great info!</h2>
<h2>Thursday, July 26, 2012<br />
6:00 PM PST</h2>
<h2>Just call <a href="tel:218-936-4700" target="_blank">218-936-4700</a> (long distance charges will apply unless you have a free line)</h2>
<h2>Enter code 620192#</h2>
<h2>Add this to your calendar now and join us for this incredible event; we are so excited about hearing you on the call!</h2>
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		<title>Spirit Quest Tours on WealthTV!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are so excited to share this news with you! In April, on our most recent &#8216;Eat, Pray, Love&#8217; Tour to Bali, we were joined by WealthTV who filmed us for their series &#8216;Uncover Travel&#8217;!  Our episode &#8216;Uncover: Bali&#8217; includes interviews &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are so excited to share this news with you! In April, on our most recent &#8216;Eat, Pray, Love&#8217; Tour to Bali, we were joined by WealthTV who filmed us for their series &#8216;Uncover Travel&#8217;!  Our episode &#8216;Uncover: Bali&#8217; includes interviews with both Greg and Halle, as well as footage of the amazing experiences we offer and the beautiful land itself.</p>
<p>The episode airs June 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 PM EST/ 8:30 PM PST and again on June 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM EST/ 12:30 PM PST!</p>
<p>The promotional video for the episode can be viewed <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151836695120160" target="_blank">on facebook</a>! For more info visit the Wealth TV <a href="http://wealthtv.com/programming/uncover.php" target="_blank">website</a>!</p>
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		<title>Tree of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts &#8211; San Diego, CA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 19:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Halle at Tree of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts from 5:00pm-6:00pm in San Diego for a weekend reading of Red Goddess Rising. She’ll be reading excerpts from her spiritual travel memoir and answering your Egypt questions, plus signing copies &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/Book-Cover.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5293" title="Book Cover" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/Book-Cover-187x300.jpg" alt="" width="187" height="300" /></a>Join Halle at <a title="Tree of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts" href="http://www.treeoflifestore.com" target="_blank">Tree of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts</a> from 5:00pm-6:00pm in San Diego for a weekend reading of <em>Red Goddess Rising</em>. She’ll be reading excerpts from her spiritual travel memoir and answering your Egypt questions, plus signing copies of her book. If you’re in the area, don’t miss it, and if you have friends in San Diego, make sure to tell them!</p>
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		<title>Experiencing Spiritual Awakenings Through Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My whole life, I was an atheist.  I didn&#8217;t believe in anything, except that their might be some &#8220;energy thingy&#8221; out there that made the universe tick.  After all, if there wasn&#8217;t something, why couldn&#8217;t science create life?  It was not &#8230;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My whole life, I was an atheist.  I didn&#8217;t believe in anything, except that their might be some &#8220;energy thingy&#8221; out there that made the universe tick.  After all, if there wasn&#8217;t something, why couldn&#8217;t science create life?  It was not until my first trip to Egypt, where I went as an unwitting tourist, that Spirit smacked me upside the head and, in one incredible moment of clarity, made me understand that I was a soul having a human experience, and not a human just grappling with existential dialogue.</p>
<p>This was a powerful transformation for me, and, twelve years later, continues to be the most important moment of my entire life.  In fact, I finally sat down to write a book about my experiences.  <a href="http://www.spiritquestworld.com/red-goddess-rising/" target="_blank"><em>Red Goddess Rising</em></a> is being released this month, and I am thrilled with how it turned out.  But sitting at my computer the first time, wondering what the story was going to be, I realized it was about a lot more than my own spiritual awakening.  That moment of pure Spirit energy led to <a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/ecosafari" target="_blank">spiritual tours</a> that I co-lead with my partner, Greg Roach, of <a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/" target="_blank">Spirit Quest Tours</a>. And on those trips, we have seen people have their own experiences, healings, and awakenings, often just as powerful.</p>
<p>Many of these spiritual travel shifts occurred with women who needed some sort of heart <a href="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/experiencing-spiritual-awakenings-through-travel/hallebarefootatphilae/" rel="attachment wp-att-3970"><img class="size-full wp-image-3970 alignleft" title="Spiritual tour Egypt" src="http://www.spiritquesttours.com/wp-content/uploads/HalleBarefootAtPhilae.jpg" alt="Spiritual travel Egypt" width="201" height="266" /></a>healing.  They had been through a traumatic divorce, the death of their spouse, or in some way lost part of themselves to the &#8220;stuff that happens along the way.&#8221;  Like the woman whose husband had an affair.  She had left him nearly ten years ago, but on some level, still thought it was her fault and had been punishing herself ever since.  Or the women whose husbands or loved ones committed suicide, and years later, they still felt horrific guilt and agonized over what they could have done to stop it.  Sometimes, it&#8217;s a man &#8211; like the guy who went to prison for something he was only peripherally involved with, then no longer understood his purpose.  For all these people, a single week or two on a spiritual tour with us, and they have gone home lighter, freer, having forgiven themselves.</p>
<p>In some cases the healing that takes place during spiritual travel is so profound they are literally no longer the same person they were when they arrived.  We had one couple who came to Egypt with us, and when we told the wife how much we liked her husband, she replied, &#8220;Oh, that&#8217;s not my husband.  I don&#8217;t know who that man is.  I just hope he comes home with me!&#8221; And he did.</p>
<p>So why does this happen so quickly, on what most people believe is just a great vacation? In my observations, it&#8217;s because there&#8217;s a letting go that occurs when you are taken out of your routine during spiritual travel.  Flying so far away from your &#8220;normal&#8221; life gives you permission, and the time, to dream.  Once this opening takes place, you can shift, even just a little. And then a little more.  We structure our trips to facilitate the most opportunity for awareness and healing (like on our Eat Pray Love Bali spiritual tours, where we have daily themes from the book) but it&#8217;s more than that.  It&#8217;s the allowing and encouraging of your spirit.</p>
<p>We forget—as we drive to work, keep up with our errands, deal with screaming children or bosses, and continue to grind away at our daily lives—how much we need to give ourselves room to grow, to hope.  Getting away from the daily minutiae enables us to stretch, and to remember the truth underneath everything: we are spiritual beings, and our only real job is to experience joy.  As long as we accomplish that, the rest of it falls in line.  On spiritual travel, whether solo or in groups, we are granting ourselves permission to be who we really are in some small way.  Once that seed is planted, it flourishes quickly and powerful shifts occur.  I am blessed to have witnessed so many on our own spiritual tours.</p>
<p><em>Red Goddess Rising</em> comes out January 18th. Join author Halle Eavelyn at Mystic Journey bookstore for a launch party and reading January 20th at 6:30 pm for excerpts from her spiritual travel memoir, wine, and Egyptian appetizers.  RSVP here: <a href="http://www.halleeavelyn.com/" target="_blank">http://www.halleeavelyn.com</a></p>
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