TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS Copy tk following Bowers Affiliate Councils provide a unique and
enriching experience designed to encourage patrons to become involved
with our Museum Community. All Council members are also Bowers
Museum members. For information on membership to the museum and
opportunities to join the affiliate councils please call (714) 567-3679.
Santa Fe - The City Different
For the International Folk Art Market
July 9 - July 14, 2009
Join the Collectors Council for a memorable trip to Santa Fe during the International Folk Art Market this
summer. This is the largest international folk art market in the world featuring juried artists selected from
over 40 countries across six continents.
The deluxe land package includes:
• Five nights at La Fonda Hotel, a landmark hotel on the Plaza
• Entrance to the International Folk Art Market all day Saturday and Sunday
• Entrance to the International Folk Art Museum featuring outstanding exhibits
• Special gallery and studio visits to local artists
The Best of Morroco
September 20 - October 11, 2009
From the Ancient Past to the Exotic Present
Enjoy exuberant Marrakech, serene and traditional Fez, the artistic seaside town of Essouira, the mystery
of the Sahara and Volubilis with its intricate Roman mosaics on a Collectors Council trip from Sept. 20 to
Oct. 11, 2009. Travel includes the less visited south, a chance to savor the rich architectural tradition, intact
ancient culture and a highly developed cuisine. Price: (based on 15-20 travelers) $4,998, single supplement:
$1,890. International air not included. Call Janet Seward at (949) 650-4778 or e-mail sewardjan@aol.com
for a complete itinerary
Egypt, The Royal Tour
October 7 - 20, 2009 & January 13 - 26, 2010
Walk where ancient royalty once walked...through temples and villages from Nubia in the South to Cairo in
the North, accompanied by the renowned Egyptologist Fadel Gad, expert in Native Egyptian Archaeology.
This exceptional 14-day journey is especially designed as a thorough immersion into Egyptian culture, old
and new, from the must-see archaeological sites of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx to the Valley of the
Kings and Queens. Lectures by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian
Antiquities will provide insights and perspective into the history and culture of Egypt. A relaxing cruise up
the Nile River will allow you to see the lush and beautiful countryside in the most luxurious style while you
travel off the beaten-path in safety and comfort to more remote sites such as the Temple of Osiris in Abydos.
Shop Cairo`s famous Khan el Kalili outdoor market for authentic bargains, enjoy its night life, explore the
Old City and the vast treasures of the Egyptian Museum, including King Tutankhamun`s sarcophagus and
contents of his tomb.