Joyce James is a travel agent who loves to knit.

She has been escorting groups to Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Turkey since 1996.

• As travel agent with a keen interest in knitting and the textile arts, Joyce brings unique and interesting themes to her tour itineraries.
• Joyce is an experienced tour organizer having escorted groups to a variety of destinations since 1996. Her tours are highly evolved yet unpretentious and friendly. Past participants give rave reviews, form lasting friendships and frequently return for more tours. 
• Joyce James has passed the Master Knitter Qualifications (2000)

Joyce is pleased to announce that the popular, knitting-themed trip to Scotland is going ahead in July 2009 despite contractions in the general tourism travel market. Because enrollments on this year's trip are reflective of  the tightening economy, this tour will have fewer participants than normal. The silver lining is that this is your chance to experience the very popular Scottish Skeins & Skerries Tour within a smaller, more personal group - an unusual opportunity for this exceptional knitting tour. Contact Joyce right away.   2009 Scottish Skeins & Skerries Tour July 3 - 19, 2009 Scottish Skeins & Skerries Tour - always a popular trip, this will be the 13th time Joyce James has conducted tours to Scotland.  For an overview of the upcoming 2009 trip, view  Scottish Skeins & Skerries.

Brand New for 2009! Halifax Harbour. Photo: Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage Knitting-themed, Coach Tour - Canadian Maritime Provinces September 16 to 27, 2009 This unique trip has been planned for those who are interested in crafts and the textile arts: visits will be made to quilters, potters, weavers and of course, knitters and designers, plus several mills. Details Here or Contact Joyce James   Why Joyce's Tours are Special - Click
Joyce's trips usually fill up very quickly. Make sure you are not disappointed by indicating your interest right away:
Email Joyce James Now! knitting@joycejamestours.com Call: 613-695-0889 To gain a sense of Joyce James Tours quality, read more below...
Flexible itineraries... itineraries are designed so you can add extra days, either before the trip begins or as a post-tour extension. Most people prefer to travel together on the group flight, but since you may be travelling elsewhere in Britain prior to the tour starting date, it will be possible to join us at our first hotel stop. Should you be travelling with a companion who is not as interested in textiles and related fields, other activities can be planned--just let me know their interests. Some suggestions: hiking, cycling, golf, fishing; archaeological sites, bird watching, genealogy, visiting museums. The Details... All Joyce James Tour sizes are relatively small. The number of participants is limited to assure a highly personal and enjoyable experience. Early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment. Gain a better understanding of the unique content of all Joyce James Tours, Please click on the links at the top and bottom of this page. Browse the itineraries and see pictures from recently completed and past tours.

All Joyce James Tours feature professional yet friendly ambiance:

• Fully professional, friendly and planned in detail - No hassles, personal care, maximum enjoyment!
• Joyce personally escorts all of her trips. She will always be on hand to make sure all details of the tour are handled to your satisfaction.
• Unique, memorable itineraries focusing on the culture and history of each region, with opportunities to meet local people.
• Small group size; relaxed pace. Flexibility - choice in participation in organized activities.
• Virtually all-inclusive price: flights; breakfast and dinner each day; private coach; accommodation with private facilities; tour escort; baggage handling; all gratuities; local guides; entry fees. The itineraries have been praised for their excellent value.
• Accommodation in smaller hotels with local ambiance and terrific food. When required, special dietary needs can be accommodated.
• Stays of at least two and usually three or four nights in any one location. 
• Activities arranged for travelling companions - golf, bird watching and distillery visits. Joyce listens - tell her about your preferences with the online planning poll. Click here!
• Land and single supplement prices available on request.

Return to this page often to stay current with new tour development details as they are released.

Past trips...

Two popular examples of tours offered by Joyce James Tours:

• A Tour for Knitters & Friends to England & France
  in Spring, May 7 - 27,  2007 Details of this tour.
   
• A Knitting Journey: An inaugural tour to Wales, Yorkshire & London was a resounding success. It was conducted October 1 to 16, 2005.

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