Here are few words and comments from pilgrims and people who traveled with Blue Heart Travel as our clients or clients of agents and tour leaders who use our services

 

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Mr. and Mrs. Kraus, Medjugorje October 2007

Gordan

Our few days in Medjugorje were wonderful.  Thank you for making all of our arrangements and especially thank you for providing us with such great guides.  We especially enjoyed being included in the activities of the two groups from Louisiana and Kentucky.

Duane

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Mr. Tony Lubreti
excursion to Medjugorje from cruise ship August 2007

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Melissa Brown, pilgrim
YOUTH FESTIVAL Medjugorje, July/August, 2007

Zravo Gordan!!!!

 Personally wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for showing me the best time of my life. It was my first time to Europe, and you made it out to be better than I had expected. I know it has only been a week since I have been there, but it seems like forever. I miss the great hospitality, the friendly faces, the good food, beautiful scenery, and all the new friends I made. I thought it was only going to be like a religious retreat, so I was not looking forward to it at all. I loved the day at the waterfall and all the little boutiques. I always got so excited when I found someone that spoke English. It was cool how I picked up on some Croatian too. Yeah, I got the basics down :) I do apologize if I caused you any stress or frustration, I was only thinking about what I wanted. I would have given anything to have stayed longer. Each day was perfect to me. I got my luggage yesterday. I heard that my mom talked to you, and you pulled some strings - so I thank you for that too.
I will never forget you Gordan Zovko!!
a little pilgrim, 

 Melissa Brown

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Pilgrimage Group from Dubai, 80 pilgrims April 2007

 

Hello Gordan, I just want to thank you for the great job that you did. you are an excellent guide and a very nice person. Thanks for helping Roger for the cross also. I hope to see you again in Medjugorje or you are welcome anytime in Dubai. we will keep in touch. Take care.

 

Mia, pilgrimage coordinator

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Pilgrimage Group from Dubai, 80 pilgrims, April 2007

 

Dear Gordan, Greetings from the sunny Abu Dhabi,

 

i'm back to the office today but my soul is still there in the most peaceful place i have ever been....first of all i would like to say a big thank you for everything you did,................................ but pls keep in touch and keep me in your prayers.

You can't imagine how much i've enjoyed this trip and how uch i've been changed....

 

Rania

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Family pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi November 2006(Blue Heart Travel & JeriCo Christian Journeys)

 

Dear Colleen:

So sorry for the delay. I have intended to get back to you but I got caught up in the holiday rush and also I was in the hospital recently (everything is fine).

The trip was wonderful. The guides were very helpful and the drivers were prompt, kind and efficient. We loved the Michelangelo hotel.

The only problem that we had was with a few of the Mass arrangements on the days that we did not have a guide. (We discovered that Romans like to change their minds). We were not able to have Mass in Cascia in spite of prior arrangements because we got there near the "Siesta" hours. The whole place was very empty (due to the season). We also were "bumped" from one of our pre-arranged Masses in Rome (but were able to find another Church on our own).

My only other main issue was that planning was right up to the last moment.

although I understand that both you and Gordon had a lot of circumstances that made planning difficult this past fall. But from my end I was a bit stressed right up to the end as to when and if things were going to fall together. I tried to keep the others at peace as to what was going on.

But things turned out wonderfully and we appreciate all of your hard work.

You did a great job. My husband was pleased and he can be picky at times.

We will keep your company in mind for any of our future pilgrimages.

By the way, the highlight of the trip was being able to attend the general audience with Pope Benedict XVI. We got a place next to the fence and when he went by, we were all able to make direct eye contact with the Holy Father! An experience that will never be forgotten!

God bless you!

Natalie Eden
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October 18th, 2006 - Fr. Steve's pilgrimage; In the Footsteps of St. Francis and St. Benedict 11days Italy

Dear Gordan,

Joan and I really appreciated the quality program you and Colleen put together and the help you provided for our two day excursion to Venice.
Hopefully we will meet again on another tour. In the meantime enjoy your boys and may God bless your family and your travel business.
Best regards,
Paul & Joan Lombardi
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Reflections on a pilgrimage with Blue Heart Travel, September 2006:

I never thought I wanted to go on a guided tour, and I never dreamed I would EVER go on a pilgrimage.  But God’s imagination for our lives is far more expansive than our own, and that is mercy and grace.
In early 2006 FaithWalk Publishing asked me to write a book enaltd “Mary for Skeptics,” scheduled for Fall 2007 publication.  Shortly after I signed the author contract, I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen for years. Upon learning about my book project, she told me she was organizing a Marian pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje with Blue Heart Travel, and urged me to go. One by one, the obstacles I thought would prevent my joining the trip fell away. I cashed in my author advance and went on faith.
And how grateful I am for the blessing of that journey.  Twenty Americans and a Mexican-American priest met in the Grand Rapids airport on a Monday morning, and on Tuesday noon we arrived in Rome--tired and bedraggled--but the moment we were greeted at the airport by Gordan Zovko, we were pilgrims on a holy walk. Our bus was waiting, and our adventures began.  Throughout the next two weeks, I marveled at the dedication and knowledge of the local guides who met us in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Loreto, Medjugorje and Dubrovnik.  I could not have had a better education.  Through their skill and connections we visited and celebrated Mass together in some of the most amazing Holy sites in Europe, and they had answers to all my questions.
As for our pilgrimage leaders--Gordan Zovko in Italy and Dragan Zovko in Medjugorje—they shepherded us with skill and patience, solved all our problems and fulfilled all our special requests with utmost graciousness.  Moreover, they prayed with us, shared the Body and Blood of Christ with us, laughed, danced, sang, and wept with us.  They taught us so much about the lands and people we were visiting, and gave us ample “down time” to discover them on our own, as well.
The package price for two weeks was so reasonable that I did not expect to enjoy the delightful (spotlessly clean!), convenient hotels and the wonderful meals that were included in the trip.  Our buses were new and in the best repair. I felt safe even on mountain roads in the dark of night. All of our admissions were included, and we had what amounted to “VIP access” to nearly every site, with very little waiting.  Everything, everything exceeded expectations. 

I am including my e-mail address, which you may share with anyone who would like to ask me specific questions.!

Louann Nagy Werksma
Grand Haven, Michigan USA
LNW@iserv.net
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Rome - Florence - Assisi - Loreto
San Giovanni Rotondo - Medjugorje

12 days pilgrimage Sep. 2006

Hi Gordan,

I just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful trip!  You made it very enjoyable and we appreciate all that you did for us.
Have you had any luck with LeAnn & Fred’s luggage? 
She indicated she’s emailed but hasn’t heard anything so I wasn’t sure if she emailed you or the hotel directly… 
If Mike and I plan another trip to Europe, I will definitely get in touch with you.

Take care, Gordan.
Patty
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Rome - Florence - Assisi - Loreto - Sangiovanni Rotondo - Medjugorje 12 days pilgrimage Sep. 2006

Dear Colleen, (JeriCo Christian Journeys - our "Blue Heart Travel" partner travel agent in USA)

How quickly time passes. A little over two weeks ago we were dealing with last minute details for our trip, and today we are preparing for tomorrow's return to work.
Our pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje was so memorable. Everything went smoothly-flights, hotels, transportation, wonderful guides, great weather. We very quickly became one with the group from Michigan.

Lorraine is a very special lady-made us feel so welcome. Fabrizio met us at the airport (we were two hrs. late) and took us directly to St. John Lateran to join the group. He provided a very interesting, running commentary during the drive, all the time dodging in and out of traffic-hair raising at times! Not enough words can be said about Gordon Zovko, our guide. He went above and beyond to meet our needs. We certainly gave him a challenge at times, but he was always so gracious and patient with us. His cousin took over in Medjugorje and was equally as attentive.

We experienced so many sacred moments-Mass in so many holy places, quiet time for personal prayer. Medjugorje has indeed changed since my last visit which was just after the war. It is such a busy place now. Our hotel was very comfortable and convenient to the church. I don't know if it might have been a bit quieter to have had accommodation off of the main street. There was traffic late into the night, and a pub is located right across the street which resulted in noise until the early morning hours. Our room faced the street. I was pleased to find out that

Medjugorje natives own the place-Veronica was so good to us. In spite
of all the traffic, shops, etc., Medjugorje is still a very special place of peace. We were able to hear Ivan speak and also joined his prayer group on Podbrdo Friday night for his apparition-a perfect closure to our trip.

Thank you again for making this trip possible for us. We have a great love for our Church, and it was a blessing being able to visit so many holy sites, places we have only read about in the past.

In Christ,
Susan Dominick

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Rome - Florence - Assisi - Loreto - Sangiovanni Rotondo - Medjugorje 12 days pilgrimage Sep. 2006

Gordon,
Thank you for your wonderful ministry and service I hope to see you soon,
Yours in Christ,

Fr. Jose Luis Quintana - spiritual director on tour

Medjugorje May 2006
Dear Gordan,

Thank you for everything, I really loved the trips you arranged and all the history you told us. I look forward to coming back to Medjugorje
and seeing you again,

Cameron
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Dear Gordan

MIR - Thank you for everything!
As ever you always make our Medjugorje expiriance extra special with your caring,

Thanks and God bless,
always your friend,

Angelina Sarmiento - owner of JMS Travel Services,Missouri City, TX
May 2006, Medjugorje  - Padua - Paris

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Dear Gordan

MIR - Thank you for everything!
As ever you always make our Medjugorje expiriance extra special with your caring,

Thanks and God bless,
always your friend,

Angelina Sarmiento - owner of JMS Travel Services,Missouri City, TX
May 2006, Medjugorje  - Padua - Paris
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Dear Gordon!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your help in getting our family to Medjugorje! We had an incredible trip!
Maya and her family were so warm and friendly - their home was just beautiful and the food out of this world - some of the kids even gained weight!
We felt very much at home there!
And Dragan. . . what can I say about Dragan!! He was incredible!
Each one of us agreed, he felt like part of the family! We were all sad to have to say goodbye!
All of us had a very moving experience - in fact two of our teenagers are already trying to make plans to return to Medjugorje for the Youth Week in August!!
I told them I would start looking for a group to go with and they have begun to save their money! If you know of any groups going, please let me know!

Suzanne and Ali Siadat
San Francisco, USA
Medjugorje
March 21st - 30th, 2006

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Group picture in Ludbreg, Eucharistic Miracle chapel after pilgrimage to Medjugorje. We continued with visits to Ludbreg, Marija Bistrica, Zagreb ang Krasic, birth place of Cardinal Stepinac.

 

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Gordan

Our pilgrimage was wonderful.
Ana was great again and where we stayed was perfect.
I have learned that this was a very nice size group to get the most out of a pilgrimage.

Thanks again. Maybe we will repeat.

Blessings on you and prayers for your father.

Paul Michaud,
Medjugorje
March 25th - April 2nd, 2006

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 Italy November 2005 - Fr. Jacob and JeriCo Christian Journeys

Just want to let you know that Jim and I had a wonderful trip. The group of pilgrims were so much fun and yet spiritual. We loved Father Jacob, he is a special priest. Also, your Gordon was a wonderful guide and took very good care of us. Everything went so well. This was a trip we will always remember as being special. Thank you

Wishing you God blessings

Jim and Delores Frome

 

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Medjugorje March 2005
God Is so awesome.
I want to Thank you Gordon for the Love you gave us on our hard Journey. I want to thank you for your kindness and dedication to Medjugore. I will never be the same. In fact I want to come back next year on Holy week. I pray that it will be possible for me to do that. But I would like you as my guide and the Sego home as my home there. IF at all possible, She said she can not guarantee that for me. But I want you to know you have changed many lives and made a difficult trip possible for us not as physically healthy as others..
Shirleyann Theresa Bond, Medjugorje March 2005 .

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11 days Italy October, 2004

My Goodness where do we begin! There is so much to say to you. Thank you does not seem sufficient enough..
It was a privilege to journey with you these past ten days. Your kindness generosity, compassion and humor have left an impact on us. Even once we've gone, we will hold you close in our hearts and prayers.
Thanks also for sharing your faith so freely with us.. You have been simply delightful, we will miss yo u...

All our love,

Steve and Theresa; Sharon and Ron; Russell; Joan; Fran and Joe; Fr. Ron

 

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November 2004, Medjugorje
Thank you for everything, you are very professional. We had a wonderful time on this pilgrimage.
I hope we meet again soon!

Martina Wheatly - tour leader, Texas

 

Thank you for a great trip and your gift of faith and the spirit !

Fr. Ron Battiato, Italy 2004

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Dear Gordan,
We're back home safe and sound. I went back to work Monday, and back to my old routine. I would like to thank you once again for all you've done to us, your patience and a job well done, while we were there in Medjugorje. It was a great experience for me and that was priceless!
Hope you and your family will have a blessed happy holidays and best wishes for the coming New Year.
God bless,
Jane Busa
Houston, TX
Nov 20-28, 2004 Pilgrim

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Dear Gordan,

I couldn't thank you enough for your help, you've done a lot for me and the group!

Mellie, Texas

Rhodes, Pilgrimage to Biblical Lands - October 2004

 

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Dearest Gordan,

Thank you on your help in making this pilgrimage to Prague, Poland and Vienna a most memorable one.
Your patient, kindness and being so helpful make all the difference in the world!

Thank you till our next pilgrimage God bless,

Ignacio and Toni, Chicago
Prague, Krakow; Czestochowa and Vienna September 2003

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Gordan,
Thank you very much for a wonderful & blessed pilgrimage as always! Hope to see you again!
God bless and to the whole family,
Thank you again,

Amelia,
June 2004 Anniversary Medjugorje

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Dear Gordan,

Peace,

this letter is to attest that since June 1997, we have been blessed to travel in the different shrines and holy places of Europe through the very able assistance and coordination of Gordan Zovko and Blue Heart Travel.
We have sponsored pilgrimages to Portugal, Spain, France, The Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Holy Land, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina with Blue Heart Travel. We are glad to recommend this company to anybody.

Our expirience with Blue Heart Travel and their contacts have been very pleasant mainly becouse of the service that Blue Heart Travel has given us.

We pray that Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary will continue to bless Gordan and his agency with success in their endeavors. Our European programs will not be as successful with out their support and outstanding service.

Should you need any information or should you have any questions, please feel free to write or call us.

Thank you and God bless,

Angelina Sarmiento
Owner/Pilgrimage Coordinator
JMS Travel Services

 

 

Medjugorje, 5.2006.

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Hi Gordan,

Just wanted you to know I had a lovley time visiting Croatia and would certainly like to spend more
time. The ferry from Dubrovnik to Split and return was beautiful!
Thanks again for all your help,
Mary Felsl,
June, 2005

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Dear Gordan and Colleen,

Thank you so much for all the time and efforet you put in our pilgrimage. It was WONDERFUL expirience!
We were blessed from the start to the finish. God passed us from one Guardian Angel to another as we travel through France. At the Shrine we were able to expirience almost everything - Mass daily, the baths, daily procession of the Rosary, the Beautiful Churches, the international mass, English mass at the Grotto...
We were treated like queens.
Thank you again!
God Bless,
Carrie, Christopher, Sussie and Annie
California,
Lourdes July 2005

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Hi Gordan,

we made home safely, thanks be to God. I just want to thank you for the expirience of my lifetime.Your knowledge, kindness, patience humor and attention made the trip one I will never forget. Visiting places that we have only read about in books or seen on television was amazing...
Again want to thank you for everything. You will always have a place in my heart and memory.
Ciao!
Cathy Figueroa
Italy, Oct/Nov 2005

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