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Since 1974, Educational Opportunities has been dedicated to providing quality Christian travel programs at an affordable price. Over the years, more than 250,000 Christians have traveled on the various travel programs. From its inception, EOT incorporated
elements of learning whenever possible. Lectures, study books, and specialized guiding are the pioneering hallmarks of EOT's development. Today, many companies have copied the EOT educational approach
to travel. History of the Company
A Dream, a Shoe Box and a Garage: In 1973,
two Pennsylvania brothers joined forces to create a new kind of travel company. Educational Opportunities was the visionary dream of Dr. James Ridgway and his brother, Commander Dick Ridgway. Their quest
was to provide affordable educational travel to Christians from across the United States. In the beginning, Educational Opportunities had just three employees and served 500 passengers to
a single destination. The office was a garage and, yes, files were actually kept in a shoe box during those early days. From these modest beginnings, the company has grown to over 70 staff
members in the US and overseas. EOT has served over 250,000 Christians. In 1990, EOT served over 8000 Christians as they journeyed to Europe to see the Oberammergau Passion Play. And in 2000, almost
11,500 will participate in the Oberammergau Passion Play program. But our core program remains the Holy Land. Over the years, EOT has become North America's largest organizer of Christian
Tours to the Land of the Bible. Throughout the years, EOT has maintained the visions of their founders, Jim and Dick Ridgway.
The promise of affordable Christian travel with an
educational purpose will remain the hallmark of EOT. From Shoe-Box Files to Computers: From that garage office and shoe-box files in 1973, EOT has grown to a staff of over 70 competent
caring persons in completely modern, computerized offices in the United States and overseas. Educational Opportunities continues to provide well-planned group programs. From Tourism to Journeys of a Lifetime: The dedicated and talented leadership of Dr. Ridgway grew from a background of pastoral ministry and
broad experience as a professional in the field of international travel. His dreams place an emphasis on:
- education
- inspiration
- affordability
- value for the travel dollar
- pastors and laypersons sharing in spiritual pilgrimages
- life-enriching travel with its share of laughter and camaraderie
- hassel-free travel
- a true Journey of a Lifetime
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