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Santa Fe, New Mexico (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

What happens when you cross the United Nations with outdoor bazaar? You get the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, where people of Guatemala in Algeria in Indonesia flock Santa Fe, New Mexico laden with enough fabulous jewelry, masterfully carved silver, world-class rugs, Silk brilliantly colored and intricately woven baskets to be Croesus jealous.

When

Ninth Annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market began on July 13, more than 150 artists from master to travel every corner of the world to sell its share their art and culture. Some nuts or cultural celebrations artists, whil others had never before left their villages, let alone boarded plan. Many of them are women whose art gives financial independence that I never otherwise would break. For say, a visit to Santa Fe is nothing less than transformation.

the larges market of its kind in the world, it showcases master craftsmanship passed through families and generations and cultures: colorful beaded jewelry from Kenya, gorgeous silk scarves from Kyrgyzstan, exquisite ceramics from France.

Many artists come from developing countries, where average income is less than $ 3 a day and where political, social and environmental may make daily difficulties lifenot to mention creating artchallenging. In the past eight years, artists market earned more than $ 12 million U.S. dollars. Last year, 90 percent of the market $ 2.3 million in sales went directly to the artists, said the provision of financial ability to radically improve their lives and their communities.

Market 2012 Schedule

Friday, July 13, 2012 (9 06:30)

market opening party: $ 125 ($ 75 is tax-free)

A global gathering under the stars. Shopping, dancing, international music, food and drink!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Early Bird Market (9 19:30): $ 50 (includes all day Saturday ticket)

Saturday market (09:00 17:00): $ 15 advance, $ 20 at the gate

Sunday, July 15, 2012 (09:00 17:00)

Family Day: $ 5 advance, $ 10 at the gate

youth 16 and under free admission Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: The market is held at Milner Plaza near the Museum of International Folk Art.

Please see website for details and ticket prices: http://www.folkartmarket.org.

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Seatte, WA (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

Building on its 2011 sold-gural season in Alaska, diversify Discoveries Its InnerSea Alaska cruises for 2012 by adding a 76-stop North Wilderness Explorer sailing passages and new route between Glacier Bay Juneau and Sitka, Alaska. Ship Joinset 60 guests wilderness adventurer and 76 guests Together in Wilderness Discoverer Alaska sailing 10 itineraries ranging from seven to 21 nights.

success of our operations in Alaska Our faith affirms that “there is a Penta-up demand for this style of large, active, adventure travel at a moderate price, said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. We are more than a friend W accommodate demand in Alaska last year, so add 76 guest Wilderness Explorer in our fleet and hope to introduce even more adventurers to Expedition cruise.

Guided by nature and wildlife, discovery InnerSea Alaska small ship cruises – cruises or UN – are flexible to maximize wildlife viewing adventure activities and opportunities. With a focus on exploring nature close, guests can choose from many included activities such as kayaking, hiking, skiff surveys, whale-watching and stand up paddle boarding. Expert guides leader of the expedition leaders and excursions, matching guests to assist in ranking the level of activity that best suits say, and provid Interpretation of the road.

North

crossings and Glacier Bay

North crossings and a new route to ship the Glacier Bay Wilderness Explorer floats renovated one way, weeklong cruises between Juneau and Sitka, Alaska and back from June 2 through August 18, 2012. Interested in maximizing their guests Glacier viewing opportunities will enjoy three days spent exploring more in Glacier Bay tidewater glaciers including fewer visits Scenic and remote glacier east arm of Glacier Bay with Moore. Park Ranger left the ship and leads hiking and kayaking excursions Together with shipboard guides. Other areas It can be explored include Icy Strait, Chatham Strait, Chichagof Island Strait and danger.

For

unusual adventure, adventurous guests can turn into one of the ships innovative human powered water craft for up-close look at Reid Glacier While pedaling Together with seven friends. The ships captain navigates vocational pathways to meet bears and whales during the cruise. Prices start at $ 3.095 per person, two.

Western bays

wilderness and wilderness Discoverer Adventurer weeklong sailing Deputy Eastern and Western bays bays directions. Western bays UN cruises Cruise from Ketchikan to Juneau, Alaska and transit incredibly narrow passage El Capitan with a chance to explore the El Capitan Cave, historical Klawock, Baranof Island, Peterson Bay, Brothers Island, whale watching in Frederick Sound, Endicott hand with Dawes Glacier and Ford Terror desert.

Western bays

skookum itinerary features remote wilderness adventure with the rugged coastline, excellent opportunities for National Scenic kayak and backcountry hikes through wild and woolly wilderness. Combing more remote islands of the Inside Passage, sailing this itinerary Guests explore Designated wilderness areas and kayak, hike around the skiff and less visited, Scenic Prince of Wales Island. A half-day visit to the birthplace of Klawock Includes cultural excursion in the countryside Carving totem park and school.

eastern bays

Eastern bays route meanders through protected routes east-oriented Between Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska and back. A week wilderness adventures aboard the wilderness adventurer and discoverer mainlands skillfully navigate the bays and open the hidden forest trails. Highlights include the chance to hike to the top of Baird Glacier and experience Scenic and remote Walker Cove in Misty Fjord National Monument. Other areas include the Discovery menu Tracy arm fjord and twin Sawyer glaciers, whale watching in Frederick Sound, Thomas Bay, Wrangell and Yes Bay.

The eastern bays

offers excellent hiking scene activity opportunities at various levels. During two days in Thomas Bay, guests can enjoy the forest Trek Along cascade Creek Trail, raising sucking Baird Glacier Trek and walk five kilometers in Peterson Lake for spectacular kayak. A half trip includes visit to Wrangell Totem Park Kiksetti. Prices for West and East bays cruises starting at $ 1.695 per person, two.

Desert passages of Discovery

in 2012, desert five passages of Discovery trips covering 900 nautical miles between Seattle and Juneau (or vice versa) after the dramatic coastlines of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska Inside passage. These two weeks season Deviation value is extremely close areas such as the San Juan Islands with a visit to Friday Harbor, Coast of British Columbia, Misty Fjord National Monument plus destinations or Western bays (northbound) or Eastern bays (southbound) .

In spring 2012, Desert Adventurer departs Seattle on April 28 and Wild Explorer on 19 May. Depart Juneau to Seattle, leaving havoc Explorer August 25, discoverer of the desert and wilderness September 8 Adventurer on September 15. Prices start at $ 3.295 per person, two.

The ULTIMATES

The greatest adventure in Alaska, un-cruise itineraries can be combined for the ultimate wilderness research without repetition. The Ultimate Adventure combines Eastern and Western routes bays bays in 14-night Juneau roundtrip expedition. The Ultimate bays and coves passages combines western and northern routes crossing the 14-night Expedition from Ketchikan to Sitka, Alaska. The Ultimate bays and fjords combine the North and East bays routes passages in 14-night Expedition from Sitka to Ketchikan, Alaska. And the greatest adventure sure to Moss grows on the back, the ultra adventure combines Eastern and Western North bays passages with adventurers dream for 21-night expedition.

Shipboard Services include on-deck free yoga classes, a resource library further, well-stocked DVD library and board games. A professional masseuse is part of the crew and massages are available for payment. Underwater camera mounted on boats Bow will stream video of the underwater world of flatscreen televisions staff in all bedrooms and living room. Healthy and hearty meals feature locally caught fresh ingredients, including Alaska seafood. Guest crew ratio of 3:1 provides attentive service. Cruise price includes all activities other than transfers and optional excursions. Port charges of U.S. $ 167 per person per week, massages, spirits and gratuities are extra. United Cruise To reserve or request additional information, contact your agent or InnerSea findings 877-901-1009 or sales@innerseadiscoveries.com.

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Discovery InnerSea

InnerSea Discoveries offers moderately priced adventure cruises in Alaska. Runs operations May 2011. American Safari Cruises, a division of InnerSea discoveries pioneered Go cruising in Alaska in 1997 and will run from spread Mexicos Sea Cort? C, Columbia and Snake Rivers, Hawaiian Islands, and Washington and British Columbia. Both brands are owned by long time industry veterans Dan Blanchard and Tim Jacox Who are accomplished adventurers and businessmen with a combined total of more than 60 years in a small ship cruise business. InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises as a company is a member of Trusted Adventures, dedicated to the highest standards for travel in small groups