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Meet Dan Meister, CMP - Your "Cruise, Travel and Meeting Meister" "Travel can be transformational with legendary moments and the best education one can receive" As a long-time professional corporate meeting planner and travel advisor I have had hundreds of amazing travel experiences with many of these taking place outside of the official schedule or not scripted. My favorite Legendary Travel Moment occurred at the Vatican in Rome, Italy…
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It was early on Fathers’ day, Sunday, June 18, 2017 and the hazy summer Roman summer sun had just risen as our group of 66 parochial school families gathered early for a light breakfast at our hotel rooftop restaurant before filling taxis for the short ride to the Vatican. After waiting in line and clearing security at the Vatican we entered massive St. Peter’s Basilica and quickly met up with my Rome based priest and church official friend, Fr. Thomas and his staff. Our names were double checked again before being escorted down the small stairway in front of the main alter for exclusive access to the Vatican Grotto or Crypt right below the Basilica’s main floor and great alter of St. Peter.
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Vatican with Fr. Thomas
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Rome with family
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We were all seated together in a roped area to enjoy and participate in a very special private mass in St. Peter’s Chapel which is the largest chapel in the grotto looking directly into the crypt where Jesus’s lead apostle Peter remains are buried. This was a joyous and collaborative mass where children, parents and grandparents all sang, read, prayed and contributed along with a special Father’s day blessing and Papal blessed gifts for the dads.
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It was a cherished experience and unforgettable day for all. After the mass, we enjoyed a private tour of the Basilica and even got to see the Pope in the Vatican Courtyard that afternoon for Sunday blessings and a papal parade through Rome that evening. The next day I escorted our group onboard an incredible 11-day Mediterranean Cruise followed by a trip to Venice with many other amazing moments and experiences. What had taken over a year to plan ran flawlessly with many magical surprises and surpassed all expectations.
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Welcome Aboard
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Waiting for the Train
Leading Group in Spain
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Dan, Your "Cruise, Travel and Meeting Meister" |
