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18/02/2024

EXPLORING THE EXTRAORDINARY GALAPAGOS ISLANDS WITH JIM WEST!
February 6-18, 2025

• Round trip international airfare from Miami to Quito, Ecuador. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available.)
• Round-trip coach airfare from Quito Airport to Baltra.
• 3-days accommodation at a deluxe hotel in Quito. (Suite upgrades available.)
• Entrance fee and Migration Control Card to enter the Galapagos Islands.
• Exploring Santa Cruz Island, Genovesa Island, El Barranco, Prince Philip's Steps, Sante Fe Island, Mosquera Islet, Egas Port, Rabida Island, Urbina Bay, Fernandina Island, Espinosa Point, Vicente Roca Point, and Pit Craters.
• 7-nights sailing on board the MV Galapagos Legend expedition ship.
• All meals and welcome/farewell cocktail parties onboard the ship.
• Air-conditioned, private window cabin accommodation. (Balcony suite cabins available upon request.)
• A tour of the Ecuagenera Orchid Farm in Gualaceo.
• Delicious welcome dinner at our hotel and orientation meeting.
• All transfers to and from the hotel/airport in Ecuador.
• Exploring the unique islands of Santiago and Isabela.
• Landings in Bachas Beach, Dragon Hill, Tagus Cove and Darwin Bay.
• 24-hours coffee/tea station onboard the ship.
• A close encounter with the giant tortoise at the Highlands Tortoise Reserve.
• Briefings and informative lectures daily by onboard naturalists.
• Snorkeling in some of the most beautiful water with professional divers.
• Photographing extraordinary terrain, flora, and fauna throughout the cruise.
• Traveling with Emmy nominated producer/host and Craftours owner, Jim West.
• A panoramic city tour of Quito with a local professional guide.
• Shopping for arts and crafts, and other items at the Otavalo Market.
• Delicious breakfast served daily at the hotel.
• A photo enhancement workshop entitled, “Hey look at this!” by Jim.
• Up close and personal with the blue-footed b***y.
• Round-trip boat transfer from Baltra Airport to the ship.
• Two daily shore excursions to different islands with naturalist guides.
• Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All port taxes and fuel charges are included. Insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/galapagos-islands-with-jim-west/

17/02/2024

EXPLORING THE CULINARY TREASURES OF TUSCANY!
October 1-8, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Florence, Italy. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
• The same first-class hotel in Tuscany the entire time. (Suite upgrades available)
• Transfers to/from the airport/hotel for full package guests.
• A leisurely walking tour of Florence with a local professional guide.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Stopping at the American Cemetery & Memorial for photographs and reflection.
• A cooking lesson learning to make homemade pasta and other Italian favorites.
• Leisurely walking tour of Montecatini Terme with our travel manager.
• A visit to an Italian Mosaic Studio to see a master artist’s workshop.
• Optional cooking lesson making authentic Italian pizza and tiramisu.
• Hands-on culinary canvas painting workshop.
• An optional full-day tour driving past the incredible Carrara Marble quarries and traveling through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre (Includes train ride.)
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily.
• A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• Enjoying a delicious 5-course farewell dinner at a family-owned Tuscan farmhouse, complete with wines and limoncello.
• Opportunities to shop for wine, cheese, olive oil, and many other Tuscan items.
• Free time to explore the medieval walled city of San Gimignano.
• Visiting a local Tuscan cheese maker.
• Shopping opportunity at the San Lorenzo Market in Florence.
• Visiting Pisa and an opportunity to see the famous Leaning Tower.
• Professional Craftours travel manager throughout your entire journey.
• Touring the historic city of Lucca with a local professional guide.
• Walking through the vineyard and an organic winery and learning more about wine making and olive oil pressing.
• A Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All taxes are included, and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/culinary-treasures-of-tuscany/

14/02/2024

Discovering the crafts, culture & cuisine of Iceland!
June 22-30, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Reykjavik, Iceland. (Fly from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business Class upgrades available.)
• Round trip transfers to/from the airport/hotel in Reykjavik for full package guests.
• First class hotel accommodations for eight days in Reykjavik. (Suite Upgrades Available.)
• A tour of an authentic geothermal bakery and demonstration on how to make Rύgbrauꝺ.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and some special dinners.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Panoramic city tour of Reykjavik with a local professional guide including a stop at the Pearl.
• Learning about the other half of sheep farming with a tour of the Istex Wool Mill.
• An optional rejuvenating visit to the thermal mineral waters of the Blue Lagoon.
• Opportunity to sample exotic foods indigenous to Iceland.
• Tour of a geothermal greenhouse followed by a delicious soup and bread buffet.
• Boat ride along the Puffin nesting grounds in Reykjavik Harbor.
• Tour of the Golden Circle to see landmarks of nature’s beauty.
• Opportunities for sightseeing and shopping on your own.
• Exciting adventure to see the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall
• Your personal travel manager throughout your journey.
• Hands-on traditional Icelandic cooking lesson with a local professional chef.
• Stunning visit to the dramatic waterfalls and expansive shores of the famed Black Sand Beach.
• Special photo opportunity at the picturesque Kerid Crater.
• Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/9-day-iceland-3/

11/02/2024

Happy Sunday! I would like to invite you to read the latest edition of our Directions newsletter and also share it with your family and friends. Our Craftours newsletter is an update of information pertaining to not only our company, but also information you might find informative and helpful as you plan your next travel adventures. So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and click the link below to read our latest issue.

https://craftours.com/newsletter/

Thank you!
- Jim West

10/02/2024

Exploring the Textiles, Arts, Crafts, and Culture of South Africa!
July 2-14, 2024

• Hotel accommodation in first-class hotels the entire time, plus two nights in a safari lodge. (Room upgrades available)
• Transfers to/from the airport/hotel in South Africa.
• Panoramic tour of Johannesburg with a local professional guide.
• Welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and special farewell dinner.
• 2-Day pass to the “Voices in Cloth” South African Quilt Festival.
• Visiting the art galleries and studios of local artists at Victoria Yards.
• Opportunities to shop for tribal fine crafts, artifacts, and textiles.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Touring the classic Lindfield Victorian House Museum.
• Personally escorted by Craftours textile artist-in-residence and travel manager, Odette Tolksdorf.
• Hands-on sewing workshop with Odette using shweshwe fabrics.
• Safari game drives in the Pilanesberg National Park with professional driver/guides.
• Comfortable and roomy safari vehicles used for our game drives.
• Professional safari driver/guides during our game drives.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily at the camp.
• Panoramic tour of Durban with a local professional guide.
• Shopping opportunities to purchase handmade textiles.
• Visiting Mapula Embroideries to learn about the Mapula Embroidery Project.
• Visiting the art galleries and studios of local artists at Victoria Yards.
• Visiting the Nelson Mandela House/Museum in Soweto Township.
• Touring the Phansi Museum to see their remarkable collection of Zulu cultural items and traditional costumes.
• Domestic round-trip flight from Durban to Cape Town & Cape Town to Johannesburg.
• Optional trip to Robben Island Prison to see where Nelson Mandela was held captive.
• Touring Cape Peninsula for some great photo opportunities.
• Visiting the African Penguin Colony in Simon’s Town.
• Incredible photograph opportunities throughout the entire journey.
• Optional dinner show with South African music and dancing.
• A Craftours lanyard, document holder, and luggage identifier.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/14-day-south-africa/

07/02/2024

12-DAY CRUISE/TOUR IN ITALY, GREECE & TURKEY WITH JIM WEST!
October 11-22, 2025

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Rome, Italy. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
• Transfers to/from the airport/cruise ship for full package guests.
• Inside cabin accommodation. (Window, balcony, and suite cabins available.)
• Sailing on Royal Caribbean’s luxury cruise ship- the Odyssey of the Seas.
• Entertainment, activities, casino, spa and health club, and shopping are available during the cruise.
• Unlimited meals and dining options are available onboard the ship.
• A full day in Santorini, Greece and an optional tour offered.
• Three exciting days at sea during the cruise.
• Personally escorted by cruise director & Craftours owner, Jim West.
• Full day in Naples, Italy and an optional tour offered.
• Craftours Bingo with a free trip giveaway and prizes.
• Emmy-nominated Destination Craft TV show presentation.
• Exploring Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus) for a full day.
• Hands-on collage painting workshop with Jim.
• Special welcome gathering and orientation on the first evening.
• Driving through Rome to view some of the sights prior to embarkation.
• Delicious dinner at one of the specialty restaurants on the ship.
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey look at this!" with Jim.
• Full day in Athens, Greece and an optional tour offered.
• Exclusive onboard activities hosted by Jim.
• Commemorative Craftours backpack and gift.
• Overnight in Istanbul, Turkey and an optional tour offered.
• An optional tour experience at a traditional Turkish Bathhouse.
• Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All taxes included, and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/12-day-cruise-tour-in-italy-greece-turkey/

04/02/2024

Every now and then, the airline and hotels we work with provide for us a very special tour that we can offer to our customers, and this is one of those trips!

Discovering the Culinary Treasures of Tuscany
October 1-8, 2024
$1,998.00 per person

The package includes international round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodation, sightseeing, food, art, Tuscany cooking class, visiting a family-owned winery and 5-course Tuscan meal, and a lot more!

THIS IS A ONE DAY ONLY SALE! On Monday, February 5, 2024, we will open this trip up and take reservations. Once the space is sold out, on a first come-first served basis, that’s it!

Tell your friends and family and celebrate with us this coming Fall. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the one you love, or just treat yourself to an amazing travel experience and become part of our Craftours familia.

Click this link for all the details-
https://www.craftours.com/tour/culinary-treasures-of-tuscany/

Grazie Mille!
- Jim West

31/01/2024

DISCOVING THE TREASURE OF IRELAND!
March 24-31, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Ireland. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
• First class hotel accommodation in Galway and Dublin! (Suite upgrades available)
• Delicious Irish breakfast served daily each morning.
• Panoramic city tour of Galway including driving past the Galway Cathedral.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver/guide the entire time!
• A delicious welcome dinner and orientation meeting.
• Tour through the Connemara Region to see an Irish bog and the famous bridge from the movie "The Quiet Man."
• A drive to the charming seaside town of Spiddal and visiting their craft shops.
• Panoramic city tour of Dublin including driving past Trinity College.
• Professional Craftours tour manager throughout your journey.
• A visit to the family-owned Avoca weaving facility.
• Drive through the Irish countryside from Dublin to Galway City.
• Visiting the Irish Crystal Showroom and crystal carving demonstration.
• Free time for shopping and sightseeing in Galway and Dublin on your own.
• Optional sightseeing tour to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
• A drive and tour through Phoenix Park in Dublin.
• Hands-on craft project with our Craftours travel manager.
• A visit to see the extraordinary Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens.
• Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All taxes included and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/ireland/

27/01/2024

DISCOVERING THE ARTS AND CRAFTS TREASURES OF BALI WITH JIM WEST & DEB HAUGEN!
April 21-27, 2024

• Round trip international airfare from Los Angeles to Denpasar, Bali. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available.)
• Round trip transfers to/from the airport/hotel in Bali.
• Private deluxe motor coach and driver the entire time.
• Hands-on “Balinese painting workshop” located in one of Bali’s premier art galleries.
• First class hotel accommodation in Ubud & Nusa Dua. (Suite Upgrades Available.)
• Welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• Photo opportunity at the extraordinary rice terraces in Ubud.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and special farewell dinner.
• A professional Balinese tour guide available every day of our tour.
• Leisurely stroll and photo opportunity at the Sacred Monkey Forest.
• Hands-on “Batik workshop” with master Balinese artisans.
• Shopping in the Ubud arts and craft market.
• Seeing a “woodcarving demonstration” at a woodcarving facility.
• An optional tour to the Elephant Adventure Park.
• Personally escorted by Craftours owner, Jim West.
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey look at this!" with Jim.
• An opportunity to tour a batik factory to learn more about the batiking process.
• Batik fabric shopping at discounted prices at local shops.
• The services of a professional Balinese tour guide the entire time.
• Crafting a Balinese “flower offering basket” with local artisans.
• Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and commemorative gift.
• All taxes included and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/7-day-bali/

21/01/2024

A CREATIVE JOURNEY IN THE COTSWOLDS OF ENGLAND!
September 21-29, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to London, England.
• Overnight accommodation in London and the remaining time in the same charming hotel located in the Cotswolds.
• Touring the extraordinary Sudeley Castle and Gardens.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Welcome & farewell dinners, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• An opportunity to tour and participate in a hands-on “garden inspiration workshop” at Highgrove.
• Delicious English breakfast served daily.
• Panoramic tour of London with a local professional tour guide.
• Visiting the town of Filkins, one of the Cotswold’s picturesque villages.
• Creating a canvas tattoo painting from memorable parts of your tour.
• Visiting the charming village of Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare.
• Hands-on cooking lesson with a local master chef.
• Hands-on book-binding workshop with craftswoman, Emily Northen.
• Touring the fabulous Highclere Castle, otherwise known as “Downton Abbey.”
• Free time to shop and enjoy the town of Bourton-on-the-Water.
• Professional Craftours travel manager throughout the entire journey.
• Afternoon tea at Kelmscott Manor, home of renowned craftsman and designer, William Morris.
• Hands-on craft workshop with a local master artisan at the New Brewery Arts.
• Free time to explore the charming Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden.
• Touring the Cotswold’s Woolen Weavers facility with a guide.
• A Craftours lanyard, commemorative gift and luggage identifier.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/9-day-cotswolds-3/

20/01/2024

Exploring the Extraordinary GALAPAGOS ISLANDS with JIM WEST!
February 6-18, 2025

• Round trip international airfare from Miami to Quito, Ecuador. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available.)
• Round-trip coach airfare from Quito Airport to Baltra.
• 3-days accommodation at a deluxe hotel in Quito. (Suite upgrades available.)
• Entrance fee and Migration Control Card to enter the Galapagos Islands.
• Exploring Santa Cruz Island, Genovesa Island, El Barranco, Prince Philip's Steps, Sante Fe Island, Mosquera Islet, Egas Port, Rabida Island, Urbina Bay, Fernandina Island, Espinosa Point, Vicente Roca Point, and Pit Craters.
• 7-nights sailing on board the MV Galapagos Legend expedition ship.
• All meals and welcome/farewell cocktail parties onboard the ship.
• Air-conditioned, private window cabin accommodation. (Balcony suite cabins available upon request.)
• A tour of the Ecuagenera Orchid Farm in Gualaceo.
• Delicious welcome dinner at our hotel and orientation meeting.
• All transfers to and from the hotel/airport in Ecuador.
• Exploring the unique islands of Santiago and Isabela.
• Landings in Bachas Beach, Dragon Hill, Tagus Cove and Darwin Bay.
• 24-hours coffee/tea station onboard the ship.
• A close encounter with the giant tortoise at the Highlands Tortoise Reserve.
• Briefings and informative lectures daily by onboard naturalists.
• Snorkeling in some of the most beautiful water with professional divers.
• Photographing extraordinary terrain, flora, and fauna throughout the cruise.
• Traveling with Emmy nominated producer/host and Craftours owner, Jim West.
• A panoramic city tour of Quito with a local professional guide.
• Shopping for arts and crafts, and other items at the Otavalo Market.
• Delicious breakfast served daily at the hotel.
• A photo enhancement workshop entitled, “Hey look at this!” by Jim.
• Up close and personal with the blue-footed b***y.
• Round-trip boat transfer from Baltra Airport to the ship.
• Two daily shore excursions to different islands with naturalist guides.
• Craftours lanyard and luggage identifier.
• All port taxes and fuel charges are included. Insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/galapagos-islands-with-jim-west/

17/01/2024

DISCOVERING THE ARTS, CRAFTS, TRADITIONS, FOOD & SIGHTS OF SICILY!
May 5-15, 2024

• International airfare from New York City to Palermo, Italy. (Fly from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First & Business Class upgrades available.)
• Transfers to/from the airport and hotel in Sicily for full package guests.
• First-class hotel accommodation in Palermo, Catania, Messina and Agrigento. (Suite upgrades available.)
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily.
• Making a traditional "Pasta alla Norma" and delicious cannoli in a Sicilian cookery school.
• Exploring the colorful and bustling Mercato di Capo.
• A visit to the Chocolate Museum in Modica.
• Participating in an Italian chocolate-making workshop with a local chocolatier.
• “Fish market experience" in the Ballaro Market in Palermo.
• Lunch in a seafood restaurant located on the ocean.
• Free time for shopping in local markets and boutique shops.
• A panoramic city tour of Palermo with a local professional guide.
• Panoramic city tour of Agrigento with a local professional guide.
• Traveling through the local Sicilian countryside with picturesque landscapes.
• A drive to the foothills of majestic Mount Etna.
• Wine tasting in a local vineyard to try the almond wine.
• Professional Craftours travel manager throughout your journey.
• Olive oil tasting in a family-owned olive producing farm.
• A Craftours lanyard, document holder, and luggage identifier.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/11-day-sicily-2/

14/01/2024

DISCOVERING THE QUILTING TREASURES AND CRAFTS OF ENGLAND WITH KAYE ENGLAND AND JIM WEST!
July 30 – August 8, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to London, England.
• Overnight accommodation in London and the remaining time in the same charming hotel located in the Cotswolds.
• Traveling with designer, author and quilting legend, Kaye England.
• Two quilting presentations with Kaye England.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and special farewell dinner.
• Admission to the Victoria & Albert Museum to see their textiles exhibit, including the oldest quilt/coverlet in the world.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• An optional guided tour of the historical Highclere Castle. (Downton Abbey)
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey look at this!" with Jim West.
• Panoramic city tour of London with a local professional guide.
• Fabric shopping at the famous Liberty of London store.
• Free time to explore the charming town of Bourton on the Water.
• A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• Visiting the home of renowned English designer, William Morris.
• Escorted by Craftours owner & Emmy nominated producer, Jim West.
• A 2-day pass to the sensational Festival of Quilts Show.
• Optional tour of Westminster Abbey with a local professional guide.
• Guided tour of the extraordinary Blenheim Palace and Gardens.
• Driving past the famous and iconic Stonehenge.
• Visiting the charming village of Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare’s home.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and commemorative gift.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/england-with-kaye-england/

13/01/2024

ULTIMATE ARTS & CRAFTS EXPERIENCE IN TUSCANY!
May 4-12, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Italy. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
• First-class hotel accommodation in Tuscany. (Suite upgrades available)
• Transfers to/from the airport/hotel for full package guests.
• 5-course dinner at a family-owned Tuscan farmhouse, complete with wines and limoncello.
• A welcome dinner, introductions, and orientation meeting.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily.
• An optional train ride through the scenic Cinque Terre.
• A professional Craftours travel manager throughout your entire journey.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Hands-on pasta-making lesson with a professional Italian chef.
• A stop at the American Cemetery & Memorial located outside of Florence.
• A leisurely walking tour of Florence with a professional local guide.
• Participating in a hands-on Italian ceramic workshop with a master Florentine artist.
• Shopping opportunity in the San Lorenzo Market in Florence.
• Shopping opportunity and leisurely strolling through the streets of San Gimignano.
• A leisurely walking tour of Montecatini Terme.
• Walking tour of the medieval walled city of Lucca with a local professional guide.
• An optional tour to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower.
• Participating in a Florentine "paper marbling" workshop with a local master artist.
• An optional tour to the town of Vinci to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
• A special showing of Destination Craft with Jim West Tuscany episode.
• A visit to an Italian leather school for a hands-on workshop.
• A visit to an Italian Mosaic Studio to see master artisans.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and commemorative gifts.
• All taxes are included, and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/9-day-tuscany-9/

03/01/2024

EXPLORING THE CRAFTS, TEXTILES & COLORS OF INDIA WITH JIM WEST
March 23-28, 2024

• Round-trip international airfare from New York City to India. (Airfare available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class upgrades available)
• Round-trip domestic airfare from Delhi to Jaipur in India.
• Round-trip transfers to/from the airport and hotel in India.
• First-class hotel accommodation the entire time in Jaipur. (Suite upgrades available)
• Leisurely walking tour through the wholesale flower market.
• Private deluxe motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Attending the Holi fire ceremony in the evening.
• Participating in the “festival of colors” during Holi.
• Seeing a demonstration of gemstone cutting and indigo dyeing with master craftsmen.
• An opportunity to have custom-made clothing created and designed by master tailors.
• A panoramic city tour of Jaipur with our local professional guide.
• Personally escorted by Craftours owner, Jim West.
• A soul cleansing ceremony and fire ceremony with a Hindu priest.
• Optional tour to the Amber Palace including a Royal Elephant ride.
• Visiting the largest Hindu temple in Jaipur.
• Participating in a hands-on block printing workshop in Sanganer Village.
• Touring a local paper factory and learning the process of creating paper.
• Visit to the slums of Jaipur to see a family of master puppet makers.
• An optional local cooking lesson with a master Indian chef.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily, welcome & farewell dinners.
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey, look at this!" with Jim.
• Enjoying a rickshaw ride through the streets of Jaipur.
• Watching a demonstration of hand-knitting and silk carpet making.
• Leisurely walking tour through the spice market.
• Shopping in local markets for textiles, spices, woodcarvings, bangles and artwork.
• Leisurely walking tour through the spice market.
• Shopping in local markets for textiles, spices, woodcarvings, bangles and artwork.
• Learn more about the centuries old traditional Kantha stitching.
• Luggage identifier, lanyard and name tag, and special gift.
• All taxes are included, and insurance is highly recommended.

31/12/2023

On behalf of all of us at Craftours, I want to wish you a very
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we welcome 2024, I hope you will embrace and reconfirm the commitment you have to yourself to be happy, healthy, prosperous, and look forward to traveling somewhere special. We have designed some very special tours for next year, along with some Craftours cocoons, cruises, and unique places around the world. Our 2024 tour announcement will be in the January issue of Craftours newsletter, so be sure you are watching for all the exciting things we have created.

May the wind be always at your back, may you choose the road less traveled, and may you be blessed this coming year with wonderful experiences that will touch the deepest part of your soul!

Thank you for your continued support this past year. I appreciate it very much!

30/12/2023

8-DAY CRUISE EXPEDITION IN BEUTIFUL ALASKA WITH JIM WEST!
August 30 - September 6, 2024

• Sailing onboard Royal Caribbean's deluxe megaship Ovation of the Seas.
• Inside cabin accommodation. (Window & Balcony cabins available.)
• Craftours owner, Jim West, as your personal cruise director the entire time.
• Unlimited meals and food options served onboard the ship.
• Special dinner onboard the ship at “Chops” restaurant.
• Sailing through the scenic Inside Passage.
• Captain’s cocktail party with complimentary drinks and canapés.
• Free cocktail with Jim on three of the evenings.
• Ports-of-call include Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria B.C.
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey look at this!" with Jim.
• Great shopping opportunities including quilt shops in Juneau and Skagway.
• Craftours lanyard, Great Adventures backpack, and luggage identifier.
• A scenic ride aboard the White Pass Railway in Skagway.
• All taxes included, and insurance is highly recommended.

23/12/2023

EXPLORING THE HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW YORK CITY & WASHINGTON D.C. WITH JIM WEST!
May 18-25, 2025

• First-class hotel accommodation in Washington D.C. and New York City. (Suite upgrades available at an additional cost.)
• All porterage and hotel taxes.
• Delicious buffet breakfast served daily and a couple dinners.
• Panoramic city tour of NYC including the upper and lower districts.
• A stop at the Ground Zero Memorial for photographs and reflection.
• Special lunch at the legendary Tavern on the Green in Central Park.
• Admission to the Broadway Museum for a self-guided tour.
• Photo enhancement workshop entitled "Hey look at this!" with Jim.
• Visiting the Arlington Cemetery the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• Visiting the Lincoln Memorial for photos and viewing.
• Walking through the National Cathedral in Washington.
• An opportunity to visit the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum.
• Panoramic city tour of Washington D.C. with a local professional guide.
• 3-hour first-class train ride from Washington D.C. to New York City.
• Jim West as your travel manager throughout the entire journey.
• Walking tour of the garment district, including stopping at Mood Fabrics.
• Leisurely stroll through Times Square in the evening.
• A scenic ride on the Staten Island Ferry sailing past the Statue of Liberty.
• Free time to enjoy both Washington D.C. and New York City at your leisure.
• A scenic “night tour” of Washington D.C. to see the monuments lit up at night.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and backpack.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

https://www.craftours.com/tour/washington-d-c-new-york-city-with-jim-west/

Monday	07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 16:00
Thursday	07:00 - 16:00
Friday	07:00 - 16:00

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