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"Women Exploring the Arts and Cultures of the World"                     480-264-5775

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August 9-20      The Gems of Central                  A fascinating journey through Hungary, Slovakia and                         Europe                                   Czech Republic. Visit the magnificent major cities  of                        Budapest, Bratislava,              Budapest, Bratislava and Prague, the gems in the                        Prague and What Lies              crown of Central Europe.  Explore the back roads                                                                     of ancient villages, vineyards, medieval and                         Closed -                                Renaissance architecture, romantic rivers, spectacular
                        Classic Cultural and                       scenery and unexpected grandeur.  Travel through                          Historical Series                           history and culture along this ancient route.  experience in a unique way                                                                      these Gems of Central Europe.                                                                     
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July                          A Women's Wondrous              A unique opportunity to combine the fascinating 2014                   Wildlife Safari                         culture & traditions of Kenya with a classic wild-                          Kenya, Africa                          life safari. View, firsthand, the magnificent animals.                                                                      Meet with local women, and participate in a Maasai                                                                       beading session.  Tour will be lead by Lynne Leakey                         Adventurous Woman Series            who has 30 years experience in Africa. This                                                                      is a unique safari and cultural tour designed for                                                                       women.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Itinerary and Information    

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February 21-         Sri Lanka Cultural Tour            The fascinating  tropical island nation of Sri Lanka sits just  
March 4, 2016       & The Nawam Perahera             below  India in the Indian  Ocean of South Asia.  This island
                               Festival                                        offers the visitor a remarkable combination of stunning 
                                                                                    landscapes, pristine beaches, an enchanting cultural 
                                                                                    heritage and unique experiences. 

                                                                                    Traveling through Sri Lanka you will visit many unique cities,
                                                                                    visit beautiful temples,  one is even in a cave, visit Royal 
                                                                                    Botanical Gardens, a palace ruin on the top of a huge rock, 
                                                                                    marvel at ancient Buddhist carvings and visit local arts and 
                                                                                    crafts centers.

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August 7-18         Sri Lanka Cultural Tour               The fascinating  tropical island nation of Sri Lanka sits just  
2016                   & The Kandy Perahera                below  India in the Indian  Ocean of South Asia.  This island
                               Festival                                        offers the visitor a remarkable combination of stunning 
                                                                                    landscapes, pristine beaches, an enchanting cultural 
                                                                                    heritage and unique experiences. The Kandy Perahera     
                                                                                    Festival's highlight is the parading of the sacred tooth through
                                                                                    the city on magnificently decorated elephants plus bands, 
                                                                                    dancers, drummers, whip crackers, more elephants,and jugglers.
                                                                                    A magnificent spectacle of a unique cultural event.

                                                                                    Traveling through Sri Lanka you will visit many unique cities,
                                                                                    visit beautiful temples,  one is even in a cave, visit Royal 
                                                                                    Botanical Gardens, a palace ruin on the top of a huge rock, 
                                                                                    marvel at ancient Buddhist carvings and visit local arts and 
                                                                                    crafts centers.

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June 13-21,            Wonderful Wales                       An absolutely wonderful adventure through Wales
  2016                      Plus London   Extension         taking in its magnificent castles, glorious gardens, 
                                                                                   National Parks,  visiting small villages, local
                                                                                   handicrafts and so much more. Listen to the beautiful
                               Glorious Gardens                             Welsh choirs. 
                                                                                   Wales offers great sights, sounds and history
                                                                                   for women travelers.  A fascinating part of Great
                                                                                   Britain.  

                                                                                                    
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September             Women's Vietnam                       Observe, firsthand, the traditions and handicrafts of Vietnam.                                  Cultural Adventure                     Sail on a traditional junk in breathtaking Ha Long Bay                                  Plus Ethnic Villages                   Explore the sights of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy                                 of Sapa                                         a fun cooking class in ancient Hoi An. Explore the royal city of                                                                                       Hue followed by a royal dinner. Travel north to the colorful                                                                                       ethnic markets near Sapa. Meet with local women, visit                               Artful Woman Series                        their villages, see their weaving, dyeing & embroidery                                                                                        and share an embroidery session. Float past rice fields &                                                                                        Karst mountains in Can Coc. Visit a quilt store that supports                                                                                        local women in Hanoi. Plus lots more!                                                                     
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September 19-23,  Cambodia Extension                   After wandering through the splendors of the Royal Palace in      
2016                        Plus Angkor Wat Temples          Phnom Penh, visit the fascinating National Museum.                                                                                       Travel to Siem Reap and the spectacular Angkor Wat                                                                                       Temple complex, one of the great wonders of the world.                                
Artful Woman Series                       Cambodia is in the midst of a resurgence of their great                                                                                       Textile history. Explore their markets and meet artisans.                                                                                        Visit a  unique floating village; and witness the rebirth of the                                                                                         silk industry.                                                                                                      Itinerary and Information 

June 2017        Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley,
10 Days            The Amazon and the Traditional
                          Textiles of Peru
ich Peruvian Culture, Ancient Inca Ruins, Traditional Textile Arts of  the Sacred Valley and  an Excursion into the Amazon!

This tour for women leads you on a journey of exploration of the fascinating culture of Peruvian women.  Meet a women who will share the arts and craft history and her family's museum.  The Andean art of fine weaving was saved and reintroduced by Nilda Canallaupa who has brought weavers from villages together to produce the fine textiles of the Andean culture.  Meet Nilda and the weavers.  Visit one of the few high Andean villages where they will share their daily culture and way of life.  Then journey to the mystic Machu Picchu and learn of its history. Time in Cusco and Lima to get the Peruvian  Fly south for an exciting stay at Inkaterra Amazonica where you can explore the jungle by boat, sky walks and trails.   A marvelous journey 

July                     Let's All Go To Santa Fe                  "Let's All Go To Santa Fe".... to be inspired by the 
2016                      Santa Fe International                     
fantastic International Folk Arts Market  the                  Folk Market                                        wonderful flavor of the Southwest. Enjoy a historic                                                                               walking tour; explore the fascinating  countryside and 
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                     be inspired by the many galleries. The Folk Arts 
                                     
                               Arts Festival brings artisans from around the world
                        Sold Out                                to share their native arts and cultures in this
                                                                    glorious, colorful, two day show. Come and journey
                                                                    through arts of the world in one energetic setting. 
                                                                    Visit Taos and more.
 
    
                                                                      
                                                                                         
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Let's All Go To Santa Fe......For the International Folk Art Market
Spectacular Scenery and The Arts of Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico
July 2016


Let's All Go to Santa Fe is a tour for women interested in International Folk Art.  This amazing Folk Art Market features folk artists from around the world.  This market has changed the lives of many of its participants, ethnic artisans who bring their cultural arts and crafts to the market.  It is a spectacle of color, crafts, and languages.  Imagine visiting an ethnic market in Vietnam, India, Peru, or some  other country.  Here you do not have to imagine because artists have traveled from countries around the world to bring their traditional folk art to you.

Santa Fe is a marvelous arts and crafts center in its own right, with many galleries, historic buildings, and southwestern flare.  Enjoy a walking tour through the city center, visit galleries, try the cuisine and immerse yourself in the culture.

On this tour your days will be filled with art, architecture, and colorful people.

Pre-Tour July 9 - Take a trip up to Taos for an artful experience in this  small arts and crafts town.  

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