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Jamaica
Music & Ethnobotany of Jamaica
January 2-9, April, & November, 2003

On this rich Caribbean adventure you will explore the ethnobotanical and musical traditions of the Rastafarian culture on the island of Jamaica. Study herbal medicine of the Maroon people, collect wild healing herbs, participate in herbal ceremonies and visit botanical gardens. Hot springs, waterfalls, Receive diagnostic and herbal consultations with naturopathic experts. the Your guides: Dr. Eugene Zampieron, medical & homeopathic doctor and an expert on Jamaican traditions, and Michael DiMartino, ethnomusicologist and percussionist. Includes instruction from a  Jamaican Maroon elder, a “bush doctor.”   Includes airfare, accommodations and some meals. $1390

Brazil
Carnaval Festival
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - March1 -7, 2003

Experience one of the worlds largest and colorful street festivals. Be amazed by four days of pageantry and music, rhythm and dance. An experience you will never forget. $1599

Mexico
Spring Equinox on the Yucatan Penninsula
 March 15-23, 2003

In this affordable tour explore the ruins of Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and Cobá. Play along the crystalline beaches and clear, turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean at: Xcaret Ecological Park, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, and Sian Ka'an Preserve. On Mar. 21st, the Equinox see the deity Quetzalqoatl appear in the ancient city of Chichén Itzá in an archeoastronomy solar light display. includes drumming, dance, yoga and Meditation. Led by Michael DiMartino.   Includes airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, park entrance fees, and other tour activities. $1295

Cuba
The Music and Dance of Cuba
March 25 - April 8, 2003/ 14 days

Here’s your chance to study one of the world’s most respected percussion traditions. Workshop classes in Rumba, Salsa, Yoruba, Merenge, etc. and song. Students will choose the instrument or dance they want  to study.  This trip will be based out of Cancún, Mexico. Includes airfare from U.S.,  visa acquisition fees, airport transfers, guesthouse accomomodations,  breakfast and dinner, guest speakers, cultural activities.and music program in Havana.  $1990

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Turkey
Arts and Sustainable Living
June 2003 and ongoing year round 14 days

Experience traveling in Turkey with music, dance and yoga at Tohum Center for Natural Living. Tohum which means “the seed” in Turkish, is unique in Turkey,  a “seed” of sustainable living, blending traditions with modern elements. We will visit spectacular rock tombs, amphitheaters, temples and other magical sites of Lycia, an ancient Anatolian kingdom dating back to the 14th Century BCE. Sunbath on the Mediterranean. Incl. airfare from New York*, ground transportation, accommodations, meals, entrance fees to historic sites, yoga,  music classes and many extras. $2850

Morocco
World Festival of Sacred Music
Fez, Morocco June 23 - July 3, 2003

Come hear musical groups from around the world play sacred music you won’t find anywhere else. A colorful, lively festival Plus two days in Marakesh. Incl. entrance fees, airfare, ground transportation, lodging. $2450

Gambia, West Africa
Drumming & Dance in West Africa

Study music, dance and culture the heart of West Africa.  Instruction in Kora, Balafon, Djembe, Mandinka and Bongo. Side trips and many extras. Incl. airfare, accommodations at an Kololi Inn, 3 meals a day, ground transportation and admission fees for tour activities. 7 days $1850, 14 days $2250

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Drumming in the New Millennium

Drumming in the New Millennium II - Tour
December 2004 Historic Tour of Luxor, Karnac and Giza, including an outdoor multicultural music festival at the Great Pyramid. It will begin on a chartered plane from New York. Expert guides will lead as you wrestle with the mystery of the ancient Sphinx and be awed by the past of this great land. Take a 4 day cruise on the Nile and stay in five star accomodations throughout this adventure of a lifetime. Not to be missed. $3490 plus tax, includes airfare, 5 star accomodations, internal flight, ground & river transportation, tour activities and admission the the World Music Festival (see below) . (double occupancy - call if travelling single for single supplement rate.) Limited to 480 people.
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Drumming in the New Millennium II
World Music Festival
December 2004, the Great Pyramid, Giza Cap off the Second Millennium with style at the event of a lifetime! Top bands and dance groups representing traditions of five continents will move you with world music. There will be a spectacular 3 hour prayer ceremony for world peace and unity inside the Great Pyramid. Tickets available separately from the tour. Round trip discount fares are being arranged by Healthy Travel for those coming for the festival only $1999. Including RT airfare, 5 Star lodging, ground transportation, and some meals.

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The Healing Drum
Tour to Mali , West Africa - Dec 21, 2003 to Jan 4, 2004
Organized and led by Yaya Diallo, author of the book “The Healing Drum”
Celebrate the new year in Tombouctou
$1599 (not incl. airfare)

 

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