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. 
• Passed the Master Knitter Qualifications (2000)

Having successfully completed two tours last year, Joyce is pleased to announce a new version of an exceedingly popular trip to Scotland... 2008 Scottish Skeins & Skerries Tour July 4 - 19, 2008 Scottish Skeins & Skerries Tour - always a popular trip, this will be the 12th time Joyce James has conducted tours to Scotland. Click Here to view details of this tour. 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 or 613-299-7505 To gain a sense of Joyce James Tours quality, read more below...

Flexible itineraries... Both itineraries are being 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.

Past trips...

Two popular examples of tours offered by Joyce James Tours:

• A Tour for Knitters & Friends to England & France
  Last 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.

All Joyce James Tours feature professional yet friendly ambiance:

• Fully professional, friendly and planned in detail - No hassles, personal care, maximum enjoyment!
• 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.

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