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The LDS Travel Network is open to all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Church. Directory
The LDS Travel Network compiles and makes available a directory of members around the world - LDS people who make their homes available for bed and breakfast. The directory, which lists information for each member, such as name, city, occupation, hobbies, and local attractions, is available both on the web and in printed form. The web site directory is only accessible by members of the Network - controlled by password. Those members without Internet access can contact the LDS Travel Network and "rent" the printed directory for $10 per use. A $15 dollar deposit will also be collected and then returned when the printed directory is returned to the Network. Both the printed and web-based directory are continuously updated and the latest version of the directory should be consulted each time a member wants to contact other members to make travel arrangements. In either format - printed or on the web - the information contained in the directory is the property of the LDS Travel Network. Members are not to copy or distribute the directory, or any part of the directory, except as required to make specific travel arrangements for yourself and your unmarried children. Membership Types
There are two types of LDS Travel Network memberships. Full membership is for those who intend to both host and utilize accommodations listed with the Network for travel. Host-only members enjoy hosting others in their homes, but don't intend to utilize accommodations on the Network. Annual Fee
Members of the LDS Travel Network pay an annual fee of $35 to participate in the Network. The annual membership fee is not assessed to host-only members. At any time, however, host-only membership can be converted to full membership by paying the annual fee. Traveling:
Only members of the Network and their unmarried children may utilize accommodations listed on the Network. Making Arrangements
The following rules and guidelines should be followed in making arrangements to stay in Network accommodations:
- In your initial contact with your potential host, identify yourself as a member of the LDS Travel Network and provide your full name and contact information.
- Please make initial contact with your potential host at least a week in advance of your intended stay. This will increase your chances of making successful arrangements and will provide your host with enough time to prepare for your visit.
- It is highly recommended that stays be limited to 2-3 nights, although your host can offer additional nights of hospitality at his or her discretion.
Please be considerate and keep in mind that your host is not running a professional bed and breakfast. Please communicate and coordinate your schedule with your host during your visit. Leave your guest room as you found it each morning and when you leave. While it doesn't cost anything to stay in the homes of other members of the Network, a house gift or other means of expressing appreciation for your host is appreciated and encouraged. Lastly - one of the great benefits of participating in the LDS Travel Network is the opportunity to make new LDS friends - often of a different culture or background than your own. Don't just stay with your host, but - to the degree possible and according to the desire of your host - get to know your host, share and exchange ideas, experiences, etc.
The following rules should be followed when staying with your host
- As a guest you are expected to entertain yourself and have your own activities planned, so you are not be around the home all day. Please make every effort to not disrupt the Host Family's schedule
- You are expected to provide your own transportation to and from the Host's home, as well as for all your activities
- Other than breakfast, you are expected to provide your own meals;
- If you need to stay over on Sunday, you should ask if you may attend Church with the Host Family, but be prepared to provide your own meals and activities, unless the Host Family invites you to join them for the day
- Only stay 2-3 days and only nights originally agreed upon with the Host. If an emergency arises, you may ask the Host if it is permissible to stay another day, but be prepared to make other arrangements
Hosting other members of the Network is one of the most rewarding aspects of belonging to the Network. Accepting an Invitation to Host
The following rules and guidelines should be followed when you are asked to host:
- As a member of the Network, you are expected to make your home available for other members to stay - when it is convenient to you and when you are given adequate advance notice. There may be times, however, when you are not able to host on the specific date(s) requested - and that's okay - you may decline to host.
- If you do decline to host, please do not have your bishop or other church leaders try to find other accomodations for the traveling member.
- When a Network member contacts you, we require that you confirm their membership and suggest that you review their listing in the Network Directory. If you don't have access to the directory through the Internet or have any questions/concerns about a potential guest's membership status, please contact us at the LDS Travel Network and we'll provide the information you need.
- You are expected to provide a clean, comfortable place for your guests to stay. You don't need to compete with Club Med facilities, however.
- A simple serve-yourself breakfast should be provided. Some form of bread or cereal and fruit is fine.
- Hosting is not meant to be terribly disruptive to your normal routine. A bit of schedule communication and coordination between you and your guest will ensure that all runs smoothly.
- You are not expected to host a guest for more than 2-3 nights. You have the prerogative, however, to extend an invitation to stay longer if you are so inclined.
Members of the Network are encouraged to tell their friends and family what the Network has to offer. Encourage them go to the Internet site to learn about the Network and join. The more members that are listed on the Network, the more accommodations that will available for you to utilize! Let all your friends know about the service. Legal Stuff:
The LDS Travel Network is not responsible for the conduct of participating members and is, therefore, released from liability by the members of the Network - in conjunction with their membership or participation in the Network. LDS Travel Network can, at its sole discretion, with or without cause, revoke membership for violation of the rules, or the spirit of the rules, or any inappropriate conduct. The LDS Travel Network is not affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any Other Questions?
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