Wonder Voyage Destinations

On his final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus came upon what he considered a place of pure paradise. Costa Rica is quite a different Central American location. She is the only Central American country to not be ravaged by war in the 20th century. Costa Rica’s stable economy has created the environment in which…

As a child, you inevitably studied the Greek myths, hero tales of old. On the island of Crete, the great city of Knossos grew into a place of commerce and power. This is the location of the great underground labyrinth and its guard the Minotaur. This was one of the islands where Paul sought harbor…

In the year 295 AD, the Roman emperor Diocletian began building his retirement palace on the main harbor in what is now the city of Split, Croatia. The ancient Roman city of Salona was modeled after Rome herself, and still bears the traces of early Christianity and the work of Titus and the Apostle Paul.…

Dallas is the place Wonder Voyage calls home. Most of us do not walk around with big cowboy hats and six shooters. We are a sprawling Metroplex of 4 million people representing nations from all over the globe. Don’t mess with Texas is our theme, but we do need your help. Our Dallas missions trips…

The Dominican Republic is a land of contrasting beauty. She contains both the highest peak and the lowest point in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic, rich in resource and culture, shares her island with Haiti, making her one of two Caribbean islands to share two nations. Her capital, Santa Domingo, is the oldest permanent European…

Welcome to Ecuador, your door into South America. Ecuador is a place of diverse landscapes like golden beaches, lush Amazonian rainforests and the majestic Andes Mountains. This is a land filled with history, both Mayan and European, and volcanic mystery. Ecuador is literally the center of the world with Quito, the capital city, as her…

To many, England is a mythical land filled with great heroes like the ancient King Arthur or the modern Winston Churchill; brilliant writers such as Shakespeare, Chaucer and C.S. Lewis; and cherished icons of the past like Stonehenge, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace. England is also home to the worldwide Anglican Communion at Canterbury Cathedral.…

At the crossroads of Oceania, Fiji is an ideal island. The interior is full of lush jungles with a smattering of native villages. Coastal life is overflowing with cool breezes, sand beaches and abundant sea life. Fiji has always been a paradise to those who visit her shores. Fiji is Wonder Voyage’s first expedition into…

The Galapagos Islands are one of the world’s most unique nature sights. This young Archipelago, lying a few hundred miles off the Ecuadorian coast, protects some of the rarest species in the world. As a hideout for buccaneers, this volcanic paradise is a nature lover’s dream. Living in a highly protected park, the animals of…

Galveston Island, on the Texas Gulf Coast, was originally inhabited by the Karankawa and Akokisa tribes, and was later claimed by both France and Spain. The first long term European settlers were actually French pirates and the island became the first major seaport in Texas. Like many seaport locales, Galveston’s position as a cultural crossroads…

Germany has transformed the world in multiple ways. From these ancient lands came inventions, such as the automobile and the printing press. Then, there were world changers like Martin Luther, Beethoven, Karl Marx, and Albert Einstein. As you travel the storybook landscapes of Germany it is hard to miss the inspiration permeating the air. Germany…

The area encompassed by Grand Teton National Park was visited for hundreds of years by nomadic Indian tribes. Later, mountain men and trappers ventured through in search of beaver. By the late 1800’s, settlers raising cattle and harvesting hay were part of the landscape. While the human inhabitants have varied through the course of history,…

Greece first entered many of our minds through Homer’s Odyssey. The adventure of Odysseus, as he desperately tried to return to his beloved Ithaca, has evoked myth and adventure in the hearts of people for thousands of years. Imagine embarking on an odyssey of your own. As we make pilgrimage to Greece, we embark on…

Guatemala is a country of rugged beauty and natural wonder. All of Central America’s best attributes seem to be condensed into this nation. It contains the highest concentration of active volcanoes in the Americas. Shadows of the ancient Mayan civilization that once ruled here are found among numerous awe-inspiring ruins. But it is the people…

Nestled between green mountains and raging white waters lies Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is a city soaked in history that spans America’s 200 plus years. Travelers can now find peace and rejuvenation in a land that was once a pivotal location in U.S. History during the Civil War. Wonder Voyage takes you to the…

Surrounded by beautiful mountains, Comayagua is a small city situated 2.5 hours outside the capital of Honduras. Upon arrival you will be confronted by the contrast between the majesty of the natural surroundings and the harsh poverty that affects every aspect of Honduran society. While in Honduras, your team has the opportunity to participate in…

Iceland is one of the youngest landmasses on the planet. Just ask her volcanoes. As the meeting point of the North American and European plates, Iceland is perpetually moving, breathing, expanding and shifting. Settled originally by Irish monks and later by the Vikings, Iceland’s allure is the unknown. And in the summer, twenty-two hours of…

Throughout this vast planet, you will find no greater diversity of culture than in India. Every region, every village, every corner of India will charge your senses with a rainbow of shades and hues, smells both delicious and arresting, and sounds unidentifiable and melodious. To visit India is to encounter a country and people, who…

They were thirteen men, set loose on the wild Irish Sea. Throwing their sails to the wind, they wholly trusted the spirit of God to lead them. Their exile was self-imposed; it was known as White Martyrdom. They left their beloved Ireland not in search of adventure but in bold obedience. Their trust would be…

The world has changed in ways that keep our heads spinning. Technology, travel, entertainment, consumerism, and the increased growth of the suburbs make life run on fast mode in a constant, forward motion. What if you could take a week to travel back in time and experience a farm community as it was 30 years ago?…