Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Buenos Aires with A Tango Twist


New! UBC in Buenos Aires with a Tango Twist
This exciting two-week program is led by Nina Perez, a UBC Instructor and professional tango dancer. Learn about the history and culture of tango in the cultural heart of Argentina from a native Argentinean. In addition to daily dance and culture classes, there are visits to the magnificent tango bars of Buenos Aires, the finest Argentinean restaurants and sites of historical significance in Buenos Aires. Participants will be located in the city centre where art, dance, architecture, cuisine and fashion are at your fingertips. Join UBC Continuing Studies on this unforgettable trip and experience Buenos Aires, the Paris of Latin America!

November 17 to Dec 1 2010 BT 119 F08A
Fee: $2950, includes tuition, excursions, some meals and apartment accommodation. Airfare is not included. For details, call 604-822-0802.

Adapted from and more information: Baila Vancouver Dance School




Monday, August 8, 2011

Carlson Wagonlift Travel's Theater Tour of England


Theatre in England

 September 19 - October 9, 2011  Length: 21 Days
 This eighth theatre tour to England, led by Dr Michael Booth, combines theatre-going with sightseeing in an unhurried, relaxed way as we travel on our private coach. The tour includes nine performances in Stratford-upon-Avon, Derby, Leicester, Cambridge, and London, with plenty of time for private sightseeing, shopping, and visits to museums and art galleries.The plays will be a mixture of modern drama and the classics, including Shakespeare. A complete selection of plays can only be determined near the start of the orientation course, since most English theatres do not announce their repertory much in advance. However, play titles will be circulated as early as possible. Group discussions of every play seen will be held at appropriate times throughout the tour.
Accommodation is in three-star hotels or better, and a full breakfast is included daily. A bus and tube pass will be provided for the three days in London. Please note that the tour does include some walking, as well as climbing stairs in theatres. You must also be prepared to handle your own luggage should porterage not be available at some hotels. 
Tour Includes: Tuition; orientation course; academic resource; return airfare; accommodation; meals as indicated in itinerary (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); domestic flights, where applicable; air-conditioned, comfortable land transportation; all admissions and tours as specified in the itinerary; baggage handling where available; gratuities to guides and bus driver(s)
Not Included: Passport fees; luggage, cancellation, medical and personal insurance; meals except those listed in the itinerary; departure taxes, if applicable; wines, liquors and other beverages; laundry and personal services.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required with the application form.
Travel Insurance: Accident, health, luggage and cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Application forms will be mailed to you prior to the final payment date.
Cancellation: A cancellation fee of $300 per person will apply up to final payment date. In the case of illness, upon receipt of a physician’s note, a full refund of the deposit will be issued.
Additional Comments: A seven-session orientation course will be held on Wednesdays, August 3 to September 14 from 7 to 9 pm. The total tour cost includes the $1,300 + $156 HST tuition fee.
 
 All prices are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated and may be subject to change. Great Expeditions reserves the right to make changes in itinerary if it is deemed necessary.
B.C. Reg. 3577 

adapted from and more info at: Great Expeditions

Teachers: Travel to Cuba, you Might Learn Something!


Earn University credits, bask in the sun, and....learn. Cuba has specialized tours for teachers and students alike. On a typical "Teacher's Tour", you might experience some or all of the following:


Teacher programs :: Cuba Education and Culture Tours highlights
Group welcome dinner with your guide and tourmates to get to know one another, and farewell trip dinner to cement friendships and relish trip memories.
Tour and dine at the largest urban organic collective farm in Havana, employing 600 people and producing millions of pounds of vegetables, fruits and herbs.
Visit Convento Belén, an ecumenical community project providing local people with healthcare, meals, vocational training and volunteer opportunities.
Witness the largest collection of colonial-era architecture in the Americas and learn about restoration and preservation efforts.
Visit the urban primary school Angela Landa serving children from Old Havana.
Private guided walking tour of the main historical sites of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Institute for Superior Arts (ISA) from which the island's best music, dance, design, and visual arts talents emerge.
Las Terrazas eco-community in the Sierra del Rosario mountain range west of Havana in the new province of Artemisa.
Dine at delicious restaurants serving authentic Cuban cuisine and international dishes, and imbibe in pulsating Latin entertainment, music and dance.
Escuela Taller [Workshop School] trains local youth historical restoration arts and sciences. You'll meet its teachers and students.
Attend a rumba performance at the Callejón de Hamel that sports hundreds of Afrocuban inspired murals.
Guided coach tours spanning old to new Havana, and environs.
Live music and dance lessons with the Afrocuban Grupo Dulce María.
Explore the Afrocuban community of Regla. Its rich African influenced traditions span centuries.
Visit a scale model of Old Havana used for social development and planning.
Excursion to Viñales Valley in the province of Pinar del Río where we'll explore caves, nature, art and a tobacco plantation.
Dine with famed ceramist José Fuster at his whimsical Havana studio spanning several city blocks.
Visit a community run school for K-8 students in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Central Havana.
Attend a regal cannon firing ceremony dating from 1519 at one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial fortification in the Americas.
Visit the house and farm of literary titan Ernest Hemingway, today a museum exhibiting his untouched library, manuscripts and personal effects.
Museum of Literacy tour led by curator Luisa Campos.
Tour the House of Africa display sub-Saharan arts and crafts and objects from Cuba's rich African influences.

adapted from and more information at: Cuba Now Insight Tour

Bosnian Valley of Pyramids


Bosnia Sept. 1 – 11, 2011

  

Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids Conference & Tour

With a special pre-conference program to
Medjugore and Mostar

Bosnian pyramid

September 1-11, 2011

Medjugorge, Mostar, Visoko, Sarajevo – Bosnia-Herzegovina


The discovery of the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids changes the understanding of European and world history forever. The first pyramids in Europe and the largest pyramids in the world have been discovered in Visoko. This also goes for the oldest concrete in the world and the largest network of underground tunnels and chambers. During the lecture the focus will be on the new research details concerning concrete blocks of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun, the analysis of the paved terraces of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Moon, the confirmation of an artificial origin of the tumulus in Vratnica, the age of underground tunnels beneath the pyramids and strange electromagnetic phenomenon observed on the top of the pyramids.


Take part in a unique “Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids”  Conference hosted by renowned researcher,  Dr. Semir “SAM” Osmanagich,  featuring a special pre-conference program highlighted by a visit to Medjugorje and its “weeping Madonna.”

LAND ONLY TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

  • Four nights (September 1-5) accommodations in comfortable first class hotel
  • Hotel service charges and taxes
  • Breakfast and dinner every day
  • Escorted, including transportation from Sept 1-5
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary including entrance fees in Medjugorje & Mostar
  • 7 day/6 night conference package (September 5-11) including: Guides, local transportation (one trip to Zavidovici, ride to the airport), free entrance to ICBP conference and guest speakers lectures, tickets to archaeological sites
  • Hotel conference accommodations (3-star hotel “Central” in Visoko)
  • One night in Sarajevo at the end of the Conference
  • Tourist Tax
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Local Conference transportation
  • Transfer from Sarajevo to airport on September 11, 2011
Dr. Semir "Sam" Osmanagic
Dr. Semir "Sam" Osmanagic

Hosted by Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich

One of the leading pyramid researcher in the World, Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, professor at the American University in Bosnia and discoverer of the ancient Bosnian pyramid complex, Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich is presenting the lecture: “Pyramids around the World and the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids.”
Dr. Osmanagich has investigated pyramids in China, Mauritius, Honduras, Egypt, Canary Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Guatemala, Peru and other parts of the world. He has discovered Bosnian pyramids in Visoko, after which he has been admitted to the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. Dr. Osmanagich is currently the youngest member of this institution, which includes dozens of Nobel Prize winners.
After the Egyptian experts have confirmed the existence of pyramids in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dr. Osmanagich has also been accepted to the prestigious Archaeological Society of Alexandria. Through his lectures and through the promotion of archaeological tourism, Dr. Osmanagich is changing the image of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the better. He is the founder of the non-profit Foundation “Archaeological Park: Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun” registered for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Guest speakers
  • David Hatchers Childress (USA)
  • Klaus Dona (Austria)
  • Stefan Erdman (Germany)
  • Hugh Newman (UK)
  • Vincenzo De Gregorio (Italy)
Speakers
  • Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich, PhD History of Civilizations, Bosnia/USA
  • Dr. Sara Acconci, PhD in Archaeology, Italy
  • Dr. Ricardo Brett, Archaeologist, Italy
  • Dr. Paolo Debertolis, PhD Anthropology/Medicine, Italy
  • Mr. Domagoj Nikolic, Mr.Sci, Croatia
  • Mr. Nenad Djurdjevic, Mr.Sci., Italy
  • Mr. Gaibija Catic, Engineer, Bosnia
  • Mr. Slobodan Mizdrak, Physicist, Croatia
  • Dr. Enver Hasic, PhD in Mining, Bosnia
  • Dr. Ivan Simatovic, PhD, Croatia
  • Heikki Savolainen, Engineer, Finland
  • Janez Pelko, Engineer, Slovenia
  • Goran Marjanovic, Engineer, Serbia
  • Davor Ernard, Engineer, Croatia
  • Dr. Eberhard Bumann, Biologist, Germany
Day 1 – Thursday, September 1 – Depart USA.
Board your overnight transatlantic flights from your home town and connect to Sarajevo.

Day 2  – Friday, September 2
 – Arrive Sarajevo and onto Medjugorje (D)
Be sure to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. as we depart for the 2-1/2 hour drive to the village of Medjugorje. On June 25, 1981, Our Lady appeared to six children. She identified herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, and continues to appear to several of the visionaries. Her mission is to promote peace with God and mankind, through her Son, Jesus. Mary’s own words to the children explained, “I have come to tell the world that God exists.” In the late afternoon, meet with fellow Pilgrims for a prayer and Rosary devotion at St. James Church. Evening welcome dinner.

Day 3 – Saturday,  September 3 – In Medjugorje (B/D)
cross, MedjugorjeToday, experience the beauty and peace of this simple village. During our stay in Medjugorje we will have the opportunity to share faith with pilgrims from all over the world. Start the day as we assemble at St. James Church for the English-language Mass. Then follow the path up Apparition Hill where the visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Touch and pray before the cross that commemorates the spot where Mary first appeared to the visionaries. You will have the opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain, where in 1933 the villagers built a 30′ high cross on the anniversary of Jesus’ crucifixion. Visit and pray at “Blue Cross”, which is a place of great healings and graces- a very special place at the base of Apparition Hill. The balance of the day is free for independent exploration before our evening dinner.
Day 4 – Sunday,  September 4 - To Mostar (B/D)
basaar, MostarDepart for Mostar.  Mostar is the regional capital of the Herzegovina region of this alluring country situated in the heart of the Western Balkans. It is hard to sum up the uniqueness of this multi-faceted city – East and West meet on its gleaming, turquoise river in a blend of oriental architecture, Mediterranean air and Balkan beauty. Of course, the main attraction is its world-famous bridge, although visitors soon find themselves immersed in other sights around its Ottoman Old Town that we will visit such as the Old Bazaar, the Turkish House and one of the many fascinating mosques which have stood in this city for hundreds of years.  Evening dinner at our hotel
Day 5 – Monday September 5 -  To Visok  (B)
Bosnian pyamidsEarly departure for Visok where we will start our Conference.
Note: Visits to Fr Jozo and Visionaries are strictly subject to availability on the spot that day.
Arrival to Visoko, view of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun, introduction to the discovery of world’s largest and oldest pyramids by its discoverer Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich
10:30 a.m. – Visit to the Underground Labyrinth “Ravne”, network of tunnels, chambers and water accumulations; underground network has no negative radiations such as cosmic radiations, underground radioactivity, Hartman’s and Schneider’s grids or underground water negative radiation; Underground labyrinth was probably used as a place for regeneration and revitalization.
12:30 p.m. – Lunch in Visoko (included)
2:00 p.m. – Visit to active archaeological trenches at the Bosnian Pyramid of the Moon, second biggest in the world with the height of 190 meters, meeting with the volunteers and archaeologists
4:00 p.m. – Visit to pre-historical tumulus in Vratnica
5:00 p.m. – Departure for Sarajevo
6:00 p.m. – Arrival in Sarajevo, free evening
Day 6 – Tuesday, September 6
Semir 9:00 a.m. – Bus ride to Visoko (20 miles from Sarajevo)
10:00 a.m. – Arrival in Visoko, visit to archaeological trenches on northern side of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun. This is the largest pyramid in the world with the height of over 220 meters; best orientation of the northern side to the cosmic North and the best quality concrete blocks three times harder than modern concretes. Pyramid is cover by the soil over 12.000 years.
12:30 p.m. – Lunch in Visoko (included)
2:00 p.m. – Climb to the top of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun, exposure to the energy beam on the top
4:00 p.m. – Visit to “KTK” underground tunnel
5:00 – Departure for Sarajevo
6:00 – Arrival in Sarajevo, free time

Day 7 – Wednesday, September 7
10:00 a.m. – “ICBP 2011” Conference opening (will include 25 scientists from different fields)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Conference
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch break (lunch not included, but available in the hotel)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Conference
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Break
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Guest speaker (leading world’s expert on pyramids)

Day 8 – Thursday, September 8
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Conference
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch break (lunch not included, but available in the hotel)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Conference
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Break
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Guest speaker (leading world’s expert on pyramids)

Day 9 – Friday, September 9
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.- Conference
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch break (lunch not included, but available in the hotel)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Conference
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Break
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Guest speaker (leading world’s expert on pyramids)
Day 10 – Saturday, September 10
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Recommendation/Conclusion Committee
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Plenary Session, Acceptance of the Conference Conclusions
12:00 p.m. – Press Conference
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch break (lunch not included, but available in the hotel)
1:30 p.m. – Bus ride to Zavidovici
3:30 p.m. – visit to the Bosnian stone spheres Archaeological Park
4:30 – Bus ride back to Sarajevo
6:30 – Arrival to Sarajevo, free time
Day 11 – Sunday, September 11
Departure of the Conference participants and guests
Free time

*Optional Day 12 – Monday September 12
9:00 a.m. – Bus ride to Visoko
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Arrival to Visoko, visit to the Underground labyrinth with dr. Sam Osmanagich, health points measurement before and after, visit to unsecured tunnels using safety waterproof equipment
4:00 p.m. – Departure for Sarajevo
5:00 p.m. – Arrival to Sarajevo, free time
*Optional Day 13 – Tuesday September 13
9:00 a.m. – Bus ride to Visoko
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Arrival to Visoko, visit to the top of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun with dr. Sam Osmanagich, health points measurement before and after exposure to the energy beam
4:00 p.m. – Departure for Sarajevo
5:00 p.m. – Arrival to Sarajevo, free time

Please Read the Terms and Conditions for this Tour

** Bonus! SAVE! You will receive a 5% discount if ALL payments are made by check or money order. This discounted price is noted below in red.
BASIC TOUR PROGRAM – September 1 – 11, 2011
Double Occupancy (Per Person):
$1,175
 payments via check or money order
$1,239 
payments via credit card
Single Room:
$1,498 payments via check or money order
$1,575 
payments via credit card

OPTIONAL TOUR PROGRAM – September 1 – 13, 2011
Includes all elements from the Basic program
  • Includes two additional days in hotel (September 12 and 13, 2011)
  • Guiding for two additional days by Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich
  • Costs for the health points measurements by skilled person
  • Local transportation for two additional days
Double Occupancy (Per Person):
$1,325 payments via check or money order
$1,395 
payments via credit card
Single Room:
$1,648 payments via check or money order
$1,735 
payments via credit card

Note: Lunches and Dinners are not included and can be ordered at the hotel in the morning for 20 KM ea. or 10 euro or $ 15 (drinks are not included in this price).

Travel Insurance

Body Mind Spirit Journeys highly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation/Interruption Travel Insurance, and we therefore provide you with an easy way to contact BMSJ’s preferred insurance provider, Access America.
If you need additional information or have questions, please call Access America directly at
800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

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