Jim Gold International Folk Tours
and Richard Schmidt present:
and Richard Schmidt present:
Scotland !
Folk Dancing, Folk Music, Folk Art, History,
Culture, Folk Shopping, Adventure !August 7-20, 2017
Folk Dancing, Folk Music, Folk Art, History,
Culture, Folk Shopping, Adventure !August 7-20, 2017
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, St Andrews, Aberdeen,
Balmoral, Inverness,
Ben Nevis, Loch Ness,
Loch Lomond
Balmoral, Inverness,
Ben Nevis, Loch Ness,
Loch Lomond
Led by Richard Schmidt
★ Meet with local dance groups !
★ Breathtaking scenery wih the heather in full bloom!
★ Price includes city tours, hotels, breakfasts,
four dinners, and a private deluxe motorcoach !ITINERARY
★ Breathtaking scenery wih the heather in full bloom!
★ Price includes city tours, hotels, breakfasts,
four dinners, and a private deluxe motorcoach !ITINERARY
| 1 | Mon, Aug 7 | Fly to Glasgow on airline of your choice. |
| 2 | Tue, Aug 8 | |
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Day 1: August 7, Monday: Fly to Glasgow on airline of your choice.
Day 2: August 8, Tuesday: Check-in to our hotel in Glasgow. Dinner & folk dancing at our hotel. Overnight in Glasgow.
Day 3: August 9, Wednesday: City tour with local guide – The Lighthouse, The Tall Ship, Glengoyle Distillery. Overnight in Glasgow.
Day 4: August 10, Thursday: Guided tours of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile with time for shopping and tea. Overnight in Edinburgh.
Day 5: August 11, Friday: Your chance to explore this beautiful capital city in depth, visiting interesting sites like the Royal Yacht Britannia. We’ll learn some Scottish country dances with a local expert. Overnight in Edinburgh
Day 6: August 12, Saturday: Richard’s birthplace so it’s time for Braveheart, The Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, Mary Queen
of Scots and of course dancing on a Saturday night.
Overnight in Stirling.
of Scots and of course dancing on a Saturday night.
Overnight in Stirling.
Day 7: August 13, Sunday: The wool mills of Callander for some great shopping and a chance to meet “Hamish”, the famous Highland cow and then off to dance school in St. Andrews. Overnight in St. Andrews.
Day 8: August 14, Monday: From the golf course to the sandy beaches on the North Sea. Paddle in the sea at Montrose and then a city tour of Scotland’s third largest city. Overnight in Aberdeen
Day 9: August 15, Tuesday: Balmoral Castle, summer home of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and then we’re off to the capital of the highlands. Overnight in Inverness.
Day 10: August 16, Wednesday: Tour of Inverness city center and then we go bike riding along the River Ness and enjoy the fresh air of the Highlands. Overnight in Inverness
Day 11: August 17, Thursday: We’ll get on a boat and look for Nessie in Fort Augustus before heading for a quaint evening with locals in a pub.
Overnight in Fort William
Overnight in Fort William
Day 12: August 18, Friday: We head to the top of the U.K.’s tallest mountain – Ben Nevis and then through Glen Coe, site of the infamous massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells. We end our day in a picturesque place. Overnight in Loch Lomond.
Day 13: August 19, Saturday: Morning is spent around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs before we head back into the hustle and bustle of Scotland’s largest city Overnight in Glasgow.
Day 14: August 20: Sunday: Transfer to Day 16 Airport. Fly out of Glasgow on airline of your choice.
About Richard Schmidt:
Born in Scotland, Richard received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Polish government for his dedication in promoting Polish culture abroad. He is the Artistic Director and founder of the White Eagle Folk Dance Academy in his hometown of Montréal, Canada and Artistic Director for The Lechowia Polish Folk Dance Company of Toronto, the largest Polish ensemble in Canada. His instructional workshops and choreography have been complimented by decades of studies under several dance masters. He has worked with folk ensembles in Europe, Asia and North America since the age of seventeen and is well-known on the International Folk Scene as the Master of Polish Dance with standing invitations in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Richard leads a very popular folk tour of Poland presented by Jim Gold and is now expanding his horizons to include his homeland of Scotland. His experience, easy going temperament and joie-de-vivre always add to the comfort and complete satisfaction of all the guests on his tours! His sister, Carol, who resides in Stirling, is a certified Scottish dance instructor who will ensure that we learn the right stuff!
Born in Scotland, Richard received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Polish government for his dedication in promoting Polish culture abroad. He is the Artistic Director and founder of the White Eagle Folk Dance Academy in his hometown of Montréal, Canada and Artistic Director for The Lechowia Polish Folk Dance Company of Toronto, the largest Polish ensemble in Canada. His instructional workshops and choreography have been complimented by decades of studies under several dance masters. He has worked with folk ensembles in Europe, Asia and North America since the age of seventeen and is well-known on the International Folk Scene as the Master of Polish Dance with standing invitations in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Richard leads a very popular folk tour of Poland presented by Jim Gold and is now expanding his horizons to include his homeland of Scotland. His experience, easy going temperament and joie-de-vivre always add to the comfort and complete satisfaction of all the guests on his tours! His sister, Carol, who resides in Stirling, is a certified Scottish dance instructor who will ensure that we learn the right stuff!
Land Only: $3995
REGISTRATION FORM: I can’t wait to go! Enclosed is my registration deposit of $200 per person, refundable until March 9th. Single supplement: $795. Additional charges are: $85 hotel taxes and service. Gratuities are not included. Program subject to change without notice. Group rate: Minimum of 15 people required or additional fees may apply. Cancellations 45 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of total price. Cancellations less than 30 days: No refund.
Travel insurance recommended. Total balance due April 1, 2017.
Travel insurance recommended. Total balance due April 1, 2017.
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JIM GOLD INTERNATIONAL: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Air Transportation: International air not included except as noted.
Rates: Tour rates are subject to change in the event of currency fluctuations or increase in costs. Inclusive tour rates are per person in double occupancy. In case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice clients with corrected billing.
Reservations: Deposits and Payments: Deposit of $200 per person is required at time of reservation. Balance is due 90 days prior to departure date.
Changes: Prices and program subject to change without notice
Baggage: One baggage per person and a carry on is allowed.
Cancellations: Cancellations 45 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of total price. Less than 30 days: No refund. Additionally, any cancellation fees imposed by the respective hotels, airlines, tour companies and cruise lines will be charged. Travel Insurance is non-refundable as are unused services.
Gratuities: Tipping to guides, drivers, transfer personnel and hotel staff is left to the discretion of the participants and is not included.
Insurance: Tour participants are strongly recommended to purchase insurance for trip cancellation, trip interruption, accident, sickness and/or loss of baggage and personal effects.
Dispute Resolution: The sole and exclusive method of resolving any dispute which might rise under this agreement and any agreement between Jim Gold International, Inc., and another party (ies), the brochure or website and deemed to arise in the United States of America, shall be by arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York City pursuant to the Association’s rules then in effect. Any such arbitration must take place in N.Y.C., N.Y. In any such arbitration, the substantive law of N.Y. will apply. In the event a tour participant should find a service or hotel unacceptable, it should be reported immediately to the local representative and to Jim Gold International, Inc. upon their immediate return. No claim shall be deemed legitimate if not reported to the local representative and if reported after the scheduled service or after departure from the hotel.
Responsibility: Jim Gold International, Inc. Of 497 Cumberland Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 U.S.A acts solely in its capacity as marketing agent on behalf of its suppliers such as air carriers, ground operator, taxi suppliers, motor coach suppliers, excursion or tour companies and hotels identified on documents supplied in connection with purchase of the tours. Jim Gold International, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions by any supplier or other party not directly owned or exclusively controlled by Jim Gold International, Inc. or by the failure of any equipment operated by any such supplier or other party. Jim Gold International, Inc. shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise, in connection with any accommodations, transportation, or other services, resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, dangerous incident to the sea, fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of government or other authorities, wars whether or not declared, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, defaults, delays or cancellations of or changes to itineraries or schedules, or from any causes resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas, or other documents passports, visas, or other documents.
Neither Jim Gold International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of any of the aforementioned causes. Tour participant agrees that any claim against Jim Gold International, Inc. is subject only to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the cause of action arose. The right is reserved to substitute hotels and to alter itineraries. The right is also reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure. If any tour is canceled prior to departure, Jim Gold International, Inc. will be responsible only up to the amount of monies Jim Gold International, Inc. received less any cancellation fee applied by a supplier as defined above. Travel Insurance is recommended.
Jim Gold International, Inc. is not responsible or liable for defaults of those not directly under the exclusive control of Jim Gold International, Inc.
All tickets and vouchers issued for transportation and services are subject to the terms and conditions under which such transportation and services are provided to the participant by the owners or contractors. The traveler assumes full responsibility for, and hereby releases Jim Gold International, Inc. from any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination or other entry requirements for each destination, and all safety and security conditions during the length of the proposed travel. Should any clause contained here in be determined void by any court of law, such a finding shall not affect the other clauses contained herein; each clause is a covenant which stand on its own. The receipt of your deposit and/or final payment will indicate that you have read these Terms and Conditions, and that you have agreed to them. Prices are subject to change.
Air Transportation: International air not included except as noted.
Rates: Tour rates are subject to change in the event of currency fluctuations or increase in costs. Inclusive tour rates are per person in double occupancy. In case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice clients with corrected billing.
Reservations: Deposits and Payments: Deposit of $200 per person is required at time of reservation. Balance is due 90 days prior to departure date.
Changes: Prices and program subject to change without notice
Baggage: One baggage per person and a carry on is allowed.
Cancellations: Cancellations 45 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of total price. Less than 30 days: No refund. Additionally, any cancellation fees imposed by the respective hotels, airlines, tour companies and cruise lines will be charged. Travel Insurance is non-refundable as are unused services.
Gratuities: Tipping to guides, drivers, transfer personnel and hotel staff is left to the discretion of the participants and is not included.
Insurance: Tour participants are strongly recommended to purchase insurance for trip cancellation, trip interruption, accident, sickness and/or loss of baggage and personal effects.
Dispute Resolution: The sole and exclusive method of resolving any dispute which might rise under this agreement and any agreement between Jim Gold International, Inc., and another party (ies), the brochure or website and deemed to arise in the United States of America, shall be by arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York City pursuant to the Association’s rules then in effect. Any such arbitration must take place in N.Y.C., N.Y. In any such arbitration, the substantive law of N.Y. will apply. In the event a tour participant should find a service or hotel unacceptable, it should be reported immediately to the local representative and to Jim Gold International, Inc. upon their immediate return. No claim shall be deemed legitimate if not reported to the local representative and if reported after the scheduled service or after departure from the hotel.
Responsibility: Jim Gold International, Inc. Of 497 Cumberland Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 U.S.A acts solely in its capacity as marketing agent on behalf of its suppliers such as air carriers, ground operator, taxi suppliers, motor coach suppliers, excursion or tour companies and hotels identified on documents supplied in connection with purchase of the tours. Jim Gold International, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any wrongful or negligent acts or omissions by any supplier or other party not directly owned or exclusively controlled by Jim Gold International, Inc. or by the failure of any equipment operated by any such supplier or other party. Jim Gold International, Inc. shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise, in connection with any accommodations, transportation, or other services, resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, dangerous incident to the sea, fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of government or other authorities, wars whether or not declared, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, defaults, delays or cancellations of or changes to itineraries or schedules, or from any causes resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas, or other documents passports, visas, or other documents.
Neither Jim Gold International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of any of the aforementioned causes. Tour participant agrees that any claim against Jim Gold International, Inc. is subject only to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the cause of action arose. The right is reserved to substitute hotels and to alter itineraries. The right is also reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure. If any tour is canceled prior to departure, Jim Gold International, Inc. will be responsible only up to the amount of monies Jim Gold International, Inc. received less any cancellation fee applied by a supplier as defined above. Travel Insurance is recommended.
Jim Gold International, Inc. is not responsible or liable for defaults of those not directly under the exclusive control of Jim Gold International, Inc.
All tickets and vouchers issued for transportation and services are subject to the terms and conditions under which such transportation and services are provided to the participant by the owners or contractors. The traveler assumes full responsibility for, and hereby releases Jim Gold International, Inc. from any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination or other entry requirements for each destination, and all safety and security conditions during the length of the proposed travel. Should any clause contained here in be determined void by any court of law, such a finding shall not affect the other clauses contained herein; each clause is a covenant which stand on its own. The receipt of your deposit and/or final payment will indicate that you have read these Terms and Conditions, and that you have agreed to them. Prices are subject to change.
Jim Gold International, Inc. 497 Cumberland Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 U.S.A.
Phone: (201) 836-0362 www.jimgold.com e-mail: jimgold@jimgold.com
Phone: (201) 836-0362 www.jimgold.com e-mail: jimgold@jimgold.com