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Photos from our Ecuador Exploratory

Vietnam

Have you seen the new movie, "The Quiet American"? The film captures the lushness, mysteriousness, and romance of this exotic country. If you haven't been to Vietnam, perhaps now is the time to go. Foreign tourists are welcome; the people are beautiful and friendly; the scenery is exquisite; the hotel choices range from authentic and comfortable to luxurious; the food is delicious; the culture is intriguing; and . . . it's not like home.

Bob and I have been to Vietnam and we can arrange your trip -- to suit your calendar and your pocketbook, independently or with a group, and with extensions to Cambodia or other Southeast Asian countries.

Cuba

Speaking of Graham Greene novels made into movies, how about "Our Man in Havana?" Are you intrigued by this previously off-limits country only 90 miles off the tip of Florida that seems frozen in the 1950's? We're making arrangements to visit in early November (using a fully licensed American company to provide us with legal access). Our one-week trip has a theme of art, architecture and music. We're gathering a group of interesting people to travel with us to this fascinating country. Would you like to join us?

Copper Canyon [March 2003 trip sold out]

Our private tour through the Copper Canyon of northern Mexico filled quickly. There was so much interest in this trip that I'm planning on arranging another. If you'd like to be on the next list for this awe-inspiring journey, let me know.

Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
[September 2003 trip Waiting List]

Another tour that filled quickly with a long wait list. The National Park Service limits the number of people on this river and therefore all tours book up far in advance. If you'd like to take this trip, you must reserve space almost a year in advance. I can arrange this for you.

Silver & Silk

I recently happened upon an exhibit of the most beautiful needlework I've ever seen -- on clothing from the Guizhou Province of China (due north of Vietnam). This area of China has only recently become easily accessible to foreigners and still isn't on the typical itinerary. The clothing and silver work of the local tribes of this mountainous region is just now being displayed in the U.S. The exhibit we saw is housed in the Mingei International Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park and will be shown through May. The clothing is decorated with appliqué and silk embroidery of dazzling bright colors in incredible detail. The accompanying, delicate silver headpieces and necklaces are intricate and complex. This exhibit is a must see for anyone interested in textiles and handicrafts and Chinese art. A tour to Guizhou is in the planning stages. Stay tuned.

I intend to organize a day tour to revisit this exhibit and to coincide with a museum demonstration by artisans from the Miao tribe. If you're interested in joining me, please let me know.

Portland Blues Festival

How about a short, fun filled trip to the annual Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon, over an extended 4th of July weekend? We're planning a small group trip to fly to Portland on Wednesday, July 2; stay at a hotel overlooking the fireworks on the Willamette River; hear incredible blues music; take a tour along the Columbia River (with views that rival those of the Rhine River in Germany); and visit local wineries in the idyllic rural countryside. This will be a fun, long weekend trip to a very special and beautiful city. (You’ll see why Portland is consistently declared as one of the best places to live in the U.S.)

Ireland

Not only are great air fares to Europe available now, the land travel companies are offering exceptional specials also. For instance, you can go on an escorted five-day tour of IRELAND for as low as $298 per person, double occupancy. A package including a small car, B&B accommodations with private bath and daily breakfast, can be yours for as low as $43 a person per day. Spring is an ideal time to be in Ireland -- it's less crowded; it's beautiful and the people are just as friendly as ever.

Canal & River Cruises

Our barge trips in France and the Douro River cruise in Portugal were some of our very best vacations. Lower prices are available during the “shoulder seasons” of April/May and October/November. Tulip cruises through Holland and Belgium are as low as $1,990 per person; a nine day cruise in the South of France on the Rhone Princess, starts at $2,148 per person; and the Douro River cruise is as low as $1,498.

Chiapas, Mexico

An off-the-beaten path destination -- always intriguing. A tour is in the planning stages, with a concentration on Mayan ruins, a jungle cruise, and stops at villages with unique crafts. Interested? Please ask for more details.

In the Planning Stages -

. . . a return trip to Ecuador, staying in old and luxurious haciendas

. . . Peru and Machu Picchu

. . . a literary tour to Ireland

. . . a return to the Mexican colonial city of Morelia

. . . the above mentioned tour to the Guizhou Province of China

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	Vietnam
Have you seen the new movie, "The Quiet American"? The film captures the lushness, mysteriousness, and romance of this exotic country. If you haven't been to Vietnam, perhaps now is the time to go. Foreign tourists are welcome; the people are beautiful and friendly; the scenery is exquisite; the hotel choices range from authentic and comfortable to luxurious; the food is delicious; the culture is intriguing; and . . . it's not like home. Bob and I have been to Vietnam and we can arrange your trip -- to suit your calendar and your pocketbook, independently or with a group, and with extensions to Cambodia or other Southeast Asian countries.
	Cuba
Speaking of Graham Greene novels made into movies, how about "Our Man in Havana?" Are you intrigued by this previously off-limits country only 90 miles off the tip of Florida that seems frozen in the 1950's? We're making arrangements to visit in early November (using a fully licensed American company to provide us with legal access). Our one-week trip has a theme of art, architecture and music. We're gathering a group of interesting people to travel with us to this fascinating country. Would you like to join us?
	Copper Canyon [March 2003 trip sold out]
Our private tour through the Copper Canyon of northern Mexico filled quickly. There was so much interest in this trip that I'm planning on arranging another. If you'd like to be on the next list for this awe-inspiring journey, let me know.
	Colorado River through the Grand Canyon [September 2003 trip Waiting List]
Another tour that filled quickly with a long wait list. The National Park Service limits the number of people on this river and therefore all tours book up far in advance. If you'd like to take this trip, you must reserve space almost a year in advance. I can arrange this for you.
	Silver & Silk
I recently happened upon an exhibit of the most beautiful needlework I've ever seen -- on clothing from the Guizhou Province of China (due north of Vietnam). This area of China has only recently become easily accessible to foreigners and still isn't on the typical itinerary. The clothing and silver work of the local tribes of this mountainous region is just now being displayed in the U.S. The exhibit we saw is housed in the Mingei International Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park and will be shown through May. The clothing is decorated with appliqué and silk embroidery of dazzling bright colors in incredible detail. The accompanying, delicate silver headpieces and necklaces are intricate and complex. This exhibit is a must see for anyone interested in textiles and handicrafts and Chinese art. A tour to Guizhou is in the planning stages. Stay tuned. I intend to organize a day tour to revisit this exhibit and to coincide with a museum demonstration by artisans from the Miao tribe. If you're interested in joining me, please let me know.
	Portland Blues Festival
How about a short, fun filled trip to the annual Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon, over an extended 4th of July weekend? We're planning a small group trip to fly to Portland on Wednesday, July 2; stay at a hotel overlooking the fireworks on the Willamette River; hear incredible blues music; take a tour along the Columbia River (with views that rival those of the Rhine River in Germany); and visit local wineries in the idyllic rural countryside. This will be a fun, long weekend trip to a very special and beautiful city. (You’ll see why Portland is consistently declared as one of the best places to live in the U.S.)
	Ireland
Not only are great air fares to Europe available now, the land travel companies are offering exceptional specials also. For instance, you can go on an escorted five-day tour of IRELAND for as low as $298 per person, double occupancy. A package including a small car, B&B accommodations with private bath and daily breakfast, can be yours for as low as $43 a person per day. Spring is an ideal time to be in Ireland -- it's less crowded; it's beautiful and the people are just as friendly as ever.
	Canal & River Cruises
Our barge trips in France and the Douro River cruise in Portugal were some of our very best vacations. Lower prices are available during the “shoulder seasons” of April/May and October/November. Tulip cruises through Holland and Belgium are as low as $1,990 per person; a nine day cruise in the South of France on the Rhone Princess, starts at $2,148 per person; and the Douro River cruise is as low as $1,498.
	Chiapas, Mexico
An off-the-beaten path destination -- always intriguing. A tour is in the planning stages, with a concentration on Mayan ruins, a jungle cruise, and stops at villages with unique crafts. Interested? Please ask for more details.
	In the Planning Stages -
		. . . a return trip to Ecuador, staying in old and luxurious haciendas
		. . . Peru and Machu Picchu
		. . . a literary tour to Ireland
		. . . a return to the Mexican colonial city of Morelia
		. . . the above mentioned tour to the Guizhou Province of China