This year's Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is set for July 12 through 14.
Join in as the market celebrates its 10th anniversary and brings more than 190 artists from 60 countries to Santa Fe for an international bazaar packed with captivating art, colorful costumes, exotic music and unusual flavors.
To be selected to attend, folk artists from around the world undergo a rigorous application and selection process. The Market Artists Selection Committee—composed of folk art curators, collectors and experts—make their evaluation and selection based on standards of authenticity, quality and marketability.
Many of the artists come from developing countries, where the average income is less than $3 a day.In the past nine years, artists at the Market have earned more than $16 million dollars, providing them the financial ability to radically improve their lives and their communities.
For more information, visit www.folkartmarket.org.
This year's Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is set for July 12 through 14.
Join in as the market celebrates its 10th anniversary and brings more than 190 artists from 60 countries to Santa Fe for an international bazaar packed with captivating art, colorful costumes, exotic music and unusual flavors.
To be selected to attend, folk artists from around the world undergo a rigorous application and selection process. The Market Artists Selection Committee—composed of folk art curators, collectors and experts—make their evaluation and selection based on standards of authenticity, quality and marketability.
Many of the artists come from developing countries, where the average income is less than $3 a day.In the past nine years, artists at the Market have earned more than $16 million dollars, providing them the financial ability to radically improve their lives and their communities.
For more information, visit www.folkartmarket.org.
Do you strive to raise citizens of the world? As you and your children begin to navigate the world together, sharing your knowledge, while teaching them to make their own way, will create confidant and compassionate travelers for the future.
Here are a five tips for empowering the next generation of explorers:
- 1. Preparation breeds confidence.
- Involve your kids in the travel planning and decision making process from the earliest age possible. Show them maps, books, web sites and pictures. Stoke their curiosity by discussing the nearby and faraway places you hope to visit now or in the future. When you or other friends or family travel for business or pleasure, make a point to show your children the destinations on a map and discuss geographic and cultural points of interest that will help build their growing understanding of the world.
If you don’t have children of your own or yours have left the nest, it’s still possible to experience the joys of travel through the eyes of a child.
Plan a trip to any of these five places with a niece, nephew, grandchild or young cousin and you’ll forever be a rock star relative:
Visit Orlando.
Get ready for some adoration when you announce your favorite youngsters will soon discover the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. Perhaps you’ll add a day reveling in the magic of Walt Disney World or get splashed at Sea World. A bevy of new healthy menu options at local theme parks and a fresh selection of world-class restaurants mean you won’t be relegated to a week of chicken fingers and tater tots.
Contact: 800- 972-3304; VisitOrlando.com.
Pick Portland.
Small, green and savvy, this Northwestern city has a youthful vibe that will make your young family members feel right at home. Visit lush gardens, the zoo and a popular farmer’s market. Choose from children’s, art and science museums. Visit Powell’s, the world’s largest indie bookstore. Shop, stroll, bike or make the most of the MAX light rail to move around town. You’ll score big with the kids if you stop by VooDoo Doughnuts, where the creative confections are as eye-popping as they are palate pleasing. Stay at the trendy, art-filled The Nines or the more family-centric Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Portland.
Contact: TravelPortland.com; www.TheNines.com; Marriott.com
Go Global.
You’ll be a forever favorite for showing them an expanded view of the world. Join other families in small groups to explore destinations from Turkey to Tuscany. Ride a camel in Morocco or explore Mayan ruins in Mexico. How many species can you spot on the Serengeti? You’ll dine, discover and stay in ways that will immerse you into local cultures. Check last minute specials for great value.
Contact: 800-970-7299; www.Intrepid.com.
Club Med, Punta Cana. Dominican Republic.
Kids of every age will have boatloads of fun and you’ll get time to refresh yourself at this or any Club Med resort where young people are engaged in a slew of age appropriate activities ranging from tennis and trapeze skills to kayaking and sand castle building. Gather for meals, activities or quiet time on the white sand beach under swaying palms.
Contact: 1 (888) WEB CLUB; www.clubmed.us/cm/resort-punta-cana-dominican-rep_p-115-l-US-v-PCAC-ac-vh.html
Grand Canyon National Park.
They’ll think you’re great for showing them the grandest canyon of them all. Whether you hike, bike, raft, take pictures, study the geology or simply enjoy the extraordinary beauty of this natural wonder, an indelible memory will have been made. Ask about free ranger tours. Contact: 888-29-PARKS (888-297-2757); www.GrandCanyonLodges.com.
Sit on a dock. Watch the waves roll in.
Here are five ways you can take a bay vacation.
1 Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.
The largest estuary in the United States is 200 miles long and bordered by the Susquehanna River on the North and the Atlantic Ocean on the south. Visitors to Maryland and Virginia will find their way to the bay for kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and feasting on the region’s famous blue crabs, oysters and clams. Stay in Annapolis — home of the U.S. Naval Academy as well as restaurants, shops and museums — or in one of dozens of small, historic towns that dot the shoreline.
Contact: visitannapolis.org; visitmaryland.org; virginia.org
For an update on ash, lava, steam and smoke, visit a volcano. These five destinations provide a multifaceted opportunity to get outside and learn more about planet Earth.
1 Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica.
Wake to a chorus of tropical wildlife on this volcanic wonder. The majestic centerpiece of a rich rainforest setting can be observed from most guest rooms, the dining room and an expansive deck. Horseback riding, biking and hiking trails wind through old lava fields and soft jungle trails where howling monkeys, slithering snakes, butterflies and colorful birds beckon visitors. The last major eruption of Arenal took place in 1968. Austin Lehman Adventures offers great family tours to the region.
Contact: www.austinlehman.com.
2 Mount St. Helens, Washington.
On March 20, 1980, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude reawakened this volcano, leading to the May 18 collapse and eruption. Today, families visiting the National Volcanic Monument can learn more about the geologic and biologic history of the area though interpretive talks, walks and theater presentations. Hiking, biking and helicopter tours also provide an expansive view of the region’s recovery. Ask about the Music on the Mountain series scheduled for this summer at the Johnson Ridge Observatory.
Contact: fs.usda.gov/detail/mount sthelens/home?cid=stelprdb 5160336
3 Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
Accessible only by float plane or boat, this remote park is located on the Alaskan Peninsula near Kodiak Island. Spanning nearly 5 million acres, the protected region is the site of the Novarupta volcano’s 1912 eruption, considered to be the 20th century’s most powerful and heard as far away as Juneau. Today, visitors come to observe the dense population of brown bears and to fish for trophy rainbow trout, salmon and Dolly Varden trout that run in Katmai’s streams and rivers. During the summer months, meals and lodging are available at Brooks Lodge, a popular spot for bear viewing. The National Park Service also staffs a visitor center and offers interpretive programs.
Contact: nps.gov/katm/index.htm
4 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii.
The historic Volcano House reopens this summer after a recent renovation, offering families the opportunity to wake to a magnificent sunrise over one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The only lodging option within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island, the hotel rests on the rim of Kilauea caldera with a view toward Halemaumau crater. Learn about active volcanism, the region’s biological diversity and Hawaiian culture through driving and walking tours as well as the Junior Ranger program. Ask about helicopter and boat tours.
Contact: 1-866-536-7972; nps.gov/havo/index.htm
5 Yellowstone National Park.
The landscape that became America’s first national park in 1872 experienced the first of three volcanic eruptions 2.1 million years ago. More than 640,000 years have passed since the most recent blowup. Although not currently erupting, the molten rock beneath the surface of the park is active. Visit this wonderland to learn more about what bubbles below and to see the herds of bison, elk, grizzly bears and wolves that make this park so popular.
Contact: nps.gov/yell/index.htm; 1-866-439-7375
Photo: The view of Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, from a guest room at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. The volcano's last eruption was in 1968. Copyright: Lynn ORourke Hayes
Looking for family vacation ideas?
Look no further. Consider these two dozen possibilities
1.Brac Reef, Cayman Brac. From this small, family-friendly island, families can enjoy a dive vacation that includes exploring the waters around Cayman Brac as well as the Russian Frigate and the Bloody Bay Wall near Little Cayman Island. The on-site dive shop provides personalized attention to the soon-to-be certified as well as the seasoned diver. The all inclusive, beach front resort also offers free bike rentals to explore the island, spa services and volley ball. Ask about special packages for families. Contact: 1-800-594-0843; www.BracReef.com.
2. Lake Powell. Page, AZ. Spectacular red-hued rock formations rise from water’s edge. Sunny days fade into star-filled nights on this vast blue lake created when the Glen Canyon Dam stopped the waters of the mighty Colorado River. A houseboat holiday on Lake Powell promises adventure, unparalleled beauty and a host of opportunities for on shore hiking, rock climbing and exploring. With more than 2,000 miles of shoreline and scores of inlets and cozy coves, family members of all ages will depart with memories to last a lifetime. Contact: 1 (888) 896-3829; www.pagelakepowelltourism.com; For boating information;www.antelopepointlakepowell.com.
It's fun to spend the night in a less than ordinary kind of space.
And yurts, a Mongolian original, fit the bill.
Family golf offers youngsters the chance to develop skills in a sport that can be played for a lifetime.
Here are six places where your crew can tee it up together.
1.Kingsmill Resort. Williamsburg, VA.
Families can play three championship caliber 18-hole courses that offer rolling hills, tree-lined tracks and coastal play along the James River. Children 7-16 can sign up for Junior Golf Camps that teach fundamentals while making sure youngsters enjoy the game. They'll experience play on courses designed by legendary players including Arnold Palmer and Curtis Strange. The family-friendly resort also offers hiking, biking, Segway tours, and fishing as well as organized kids activities.
Contact: 800.832.5665; www.Kingsmill.com.
2.Marriott Golf Resorts.
A yearlong series of one-day family golf events is under way at 32 Marriott golf destinations around the world. The sixth annual International Family Golf Festival encourages family members of all experience and age levels to join. Free golf instruction, clinics, interactive games and the chance to win prizes are all part of the program. Families can play at no charge after 3 p.m. as part of Marriott’s Kids Golf-4-Free program. Children staying at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country also have access to instruction as part of the TOURAcademy Junior Golf Camps program. Check the website for festival dates and locations.
Contact: jwsanantonio.com; marriottgolf.com
3.Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Kids can make their way to the junior tees on three nine-hole tracks in a resort town where sun-drenched golf attracts professionals and part-time players. Youngsters age 15 and younger play free with a paying adult. Junior clubs, lessons and course activities are also available. Take a break from play to ride a gondola around the lake, take a two-wheeled spin through the nearby greenbelt or cool off in the water playground. Send your clubs directly to the pro shop via Shipsticks.
Contact: 480-444-1234; www.scottsdale.hyatt.com; www.shipsticks.com
4.Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, N.C.
The largest golf resort in America, Pinehurst sports junior tee markers and scorecards on all but one of eight courses. During the summer and holiday weeks, course No. 8 is reserved for families after 5 p.m. Ask about family clinics and free rentals for juniors.
Contact: 1-800-487-4653; pinehurst.com
5.Hershey, Pa. Warm up on the miniature course before heading to the nine-hole Spring Creek Golf Course or the Hershey Country Club. Ask about family golf packages that include accommodations, play and sunset admission to Hersheypark. In addition to golf and theme park fun, consider a visit to ZooAmerica, a chocolate-theme spa experience or relaxing time by the pool.
Contact: 1-800-437-7439; hersheypa.com
6.Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley, Calif.
Your clan can swing away on the resort’s Robert Trent Jones-designed course as part of the family golf program. Play a quick and no-stress round on the front nine from the family tees, located just 150 yards from the green. Kids can spend time in the Mountain Buddies program enjoying active pursuits while grown-ups take time for a full 18 holes.
Contact: 530-583-6300; squawcreek.com
Sometimes tucking away in the woods is just what the family requires.
Turn away from technology.
Tune in to the sounds of nature and enjoy.
Dubois, Wyoming.
At Brooks Lake Lodge, the vast Wyoming wilderness is right outside your door. High mountain lakes, miles of hiking and horseback trails and magnificent views will enhance your experience. One and two bedroom rustic but restored cabins are nestled among the Spruce and Pine trees of the Pinnacle Mountains. Enjoy the sweet smell of the forest from under your goose down comforters. (307) 455-2121; www.BrooksLake.com;
Wheeling, West Virginia.
For more than twenty years my family has spent Thanksgiving weekend in the some of the 50 family cabins at Oglebay Resort. A central meeting point for our clan, the rustic but comfortable cabins are the perfect home base from which to enjoy a 1700 acre wonderland. Sit by the fire or head out for hiking, golf, fishing, a petting zoo, and horseback riding. During the season, don’t miss the extraordinary holiday light show. (800)624-6988 www.oglebay-resort.com;
Sedona, Arizona.
For that quiet getaway, visit the Forest Houses tucked in the trees in the spectacular Oak Creek canyon. With the stream running just below, and the majestic red rocks in view, the beauty is extraordinary. Hike, fish and explore the art, culture and backcountry of this popular southwestern destination. (928) 282-2999; www.ForestHouseResort.com;
Big Sky, Montana.
Located in the heart of Big Sky, there are few better places for relaxation than on the banks of the Gallatin River. The Rainbow Ranch Lodge accommodations combine the rustic rugged west with a taste of sophistication. Fish, hike, or explore nearby Yellowstone National Park. (406) 995-4132; www.RainbowRanch.com.
Red River, New Mexico. The red river winds through this 38 acre respite from the fast pace of life. Choose from among 23 cabins tucked within fir, spruce and aspen trees at the Tall Pines Resort. Hike, fish and explore the pristine area. Then return to cook dinner, picnic style, on your outdoor grill. (800) 573-2241; www.tallpineresort.com
Nye, Montana. Check into the family-owned camp operated by Donohoe Outfitting where you’ll enjoy a private, four-mile stretch of the Stillwater River. Take time away from fly fishing to enjoy horseback riding, floating Yellowstone River and hiking in the Montana wilderness. From $250 per person per day including three meals and activities. Tel. 406-328-6629; visitmt.com
High Sierra Camp, Sequoia National Monument, CA
Rest easy in your cozy canvas bungalow after a day exploring California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Dine on three delectable meals served in an al fresco dining pavilion. Sink into your plush-top mattress and feather pillow and dream the night away. Whether you bunk with your honey, a girl friend or the whole family, book three nights and get the fourth night free. www.sequoiahighsierracamp.com
