April 23 – May 1, 2010
Escorted by Olivia Camden-Mackie
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Deadline Extended to Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Talk to Jean Wells as there will probably be an adjustment in the air price, or we can deduct air transportation from the tour and you can book air on your own. Thanks!!
Hello—I’m Olivia Camden-Mackie, Fiber Artist and partner at the Fiber Company on Trade Street in Winston-Salem, N.C., and have a clothing line under the name, Silk Peacock. I am inviting you to join me on my fourth tour of the Andean Mountains in Ecuador. My tour will be for artists, crafters, and all those who are interested in going to this beautiful country. You will experience spring-like weather, lovely crafts, flowers galore, great food, music, and wonderful warm Ecuadorians who are happy to have us in their country.
We will be flying from Charlotte, N.C., into Quito for the night, and coaching to Cotacachi the following morning. Cotacachi is like stepping back to the 50’s, but there is internet access, cell phones, and I even found a Mocha Latte, not Starbucks---but, it was great!!
This tour will be designed to go to the craft markets where leather goods, alpaca blankets, sweaters, rugs, llama wraps, jewelry, ponchos, and many more crafts can be found at reasonable prices. We will visit woodcraft makers where the Vatican has its statues carved. You will find hand-carved wood furniture, music boxes, and so much more. Leather Street in Cotacachi is where anything that is made of leather can be found. There will be opportunities to visit some museums, a chocolate factory, and a terrific Spa I found and have used for massages, facials, couples’ massage, etc. There is also time for hiking and outdoor activities during free time.
Join us!!
Itinerary:
Friday, April 23-Depart from Charlotte, N. C. to Quito, Ecuador. (Other departure airports can be used; the air cost will be adjusted.) Flight info TBA
Saturday, April 24-Meet in the Radisson Hotel lobby and take a chartered coach to Olga Fisch Museum and Gift Shop. Leave Olga’s and go to Hiliana’s, a beautiful shop with wraps, jackets, bedspreads, bags. We will go to the Equator, a lovely restaurant where people can dine, and then see the Equator.
On to Cotacachi and arrive about 5:00pm. Have tea, coffee, snacks, and get settled in your rooms in the
Rancho Santa Fe Garden Resort Hotel.
Dinner is on your own—lots of choices for fabulous restaurants!!
Sunday, April 25-After breakfast we will meet in the conference room and talk about the week and what people can expect. It will give all travelers an opportunity to ask questions. Options for Sunday include a tour to LaMirage, a beautiful hotel with a great restaurant. This is a colonial hacienda that we can tour and see the separate cottages, beautiful antiques, and gardens, peacocks, etc. They also have a beautiful spa that we can tour and set up appointments. They are incredible and not expensive. We will have lunch there (on your own) and then we will go to Leather Street for shopping!! There is a market at the end of Leather Street that you will enjoy!! YEA!!
Dinner on your own.
Monday, April 26-After breakfast, we will go to Peguche to see weavers and shop in the artist’s shops. There is also a musician’s shop you will want to visit and it would be fun to visit the Shaman there and have her give us a demonstration. This is optional, but very interesting and fun. We will go to Otavallo for lunch (on your own) and spend the rest of the day at the Market.
Dinner on your own.
Tuesday, April 27-After breakfast, we will go
to the San Antonio de Ibarra. This is where the wood carvers are and you can see them working and carving statues.There are two streets of shops with any kind of carved wood you can imagine—gorgeous furniture.
Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
Wednesday, April 28-After breakfast, we will be talking to Roberto who has a rose business; he will talk to us about roses and other flowers and how to have them shipped to the U.S. We will visit a volcano called Crater Lake, which is a beautiful area, and have lunch here. (on your own) Return to Leather Street.
Dinner (on your own)
Thursday, April 29-After breakfast, we will return to
Otavalo; there are linen shops here –other crafts—wonderful market. (Gorgeous jewelry, hand-made beautiful jewelry boxes, etc.)
Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
**You can return to the hotel for about $4.00 via taxi.
Friday, April 30-Free Day ---- Lots of options!!
Saturday, May 1-It is time to say “good-bye” to this beautiful country, and the lovely Ecuadorians.
(Departure schedule TBA)
Package Includes:
Package Includes: RT Air Transportation from Charlotte, N.C. (If you are joining us from another city, your air cost will be adjusted.)
*8 nights accommodations, with breakfast
*Luggage handling
*Shuttle transportation
*Escorted by Olivia Camden-Mackie
Not Included:
*Exit Fee of
$40.80
in US Dollars (If this amount changes, you will be advised.)
Cost Per Person:
Double: $1575 per person (based ondoubleoccupancy)
Single: $1886
(Tour price is based on minimum number of participants.)
Terms and Conditions:
*PAYMENT IN FULL is due with the application. Deadline Extended to Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Talk to Jean Wells as there will probably be an adjustment in the air price, or we can deduct air transportation from the tour and you can book air on your own. Thanks!!
Trip Cancellation Insurance is available and recommended, and will be sent to you automatically when your payment has been received.
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Newsletter Date: Tues, 01/24/2012
JWT Presents Toby Bost and the Floriade
Join Toby Bost for the Floriade
June 22 – 29, 2012
The trip of a lifetime—
only once every
10 years for the Floriade!!
Day 1 Overnight flight to Amsterdam Day 2 Welcome to Amsterdam! Welcome Reception! Day 3 Amsterdam sightseeing and at leisure. Start your day with an orientation featuring Mint Tower, Dam Square and Museum Square. Enjoy the Rijks museum—
a diamond polishing factory. Hop-on-hop-off city sightseeing ticket. During the flowering season a visit to Keukenhof will be included. Several million flowering bulbs planted across a 70 acre site will make this a spectacular visit.
Day 4 Amsterdam—
Floriade—
Immerse yourself in all things botanical during your visit to the world-famous Floriade Horticultural exhibition. Held every 10 years, the Floriade is a rare opportunity for you to engage in a global spectacle featuring over 100 exhibitors showcasing their horticultural expertise. NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Day 5 Amsterdam-
Apeldoorn-
Groningen Marvel at some of VanGogh’s most famous works with an included visit to the Kroller-Muller Museum. Visit the Het Loo Palace featuring beautiful formal gardens. Day 6 Groningen—
at Leisure. Spend free time exploring on your own. Or, you may enjoy a guided bicycle tour of the city!!
Day 7 Groningen-
Volendam-
Amsterdam-A scenic drive through the spectacular Frisian Lake District brings you to Bolsward and Workum. In Volendam You will enjoy the art of cheese making and how wooden clogs are made. Day 8 Bid farewell.
Cost Per Person, for Land Only: $2235 plus air
Deposit: $200 by Feb. 20, 2012
Call Toby Bost @ 336 655-2756 or Jean Wells @ 336 725-1624
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Keep those travelin' shoes ready!
Warmest regards,
Jean
Phone:
336 725-1624
Fax:
336 724-5852
