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Sew Great Tours

66044 Lincoln Hwy

Nevada, IA 50201

515-382-6444  nancy@sewgreattours.com
Text Box: . Text Box: Welcome to Sew Great Tours! Our destinations are for the quilting enthusiast. We try to visit many other craft areas too. About out tours…When comparing our tour pricing with other tour companies you will find our prices very modest. Our tours are modestly priced to allow more people the advantage to travel. Our hotel choices include the Fairfield Inn, Drury Suites, Comfort Suites, Holiday Inn Express and the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott. Our bus is a full-service coach with rest room and DVD player. We negotiate our prices and look at the value of the attractions in the area. We take advantage of the ups and downs in the market and in some cases, we negotiate Contracts right up to tour departure. In keeping the pricing low, leaves no room for increases, so when gas surcharges arrive, I have to pass them on. I look out for my passengers and give them the most bang for their buck! **Full-Bus Bonuses*** New this year, if our bus to that particular trip is full, we all get a bonus! Sometimes the bonus is a meal for everyone or entrance to the quilt show. The following are common questions and concerns about group travel.. About three weeks out from your trip departure, an itinerary will be sent to each guest. It will include the name of the hotel along with the phone number, break stops and destinations are listed along with the estimated times of arrival. We try to schedule stops every 2 - 3 hours. There is no smoking on the bus. Our modern buses are equipped with a VCR, tape player, reclining seats, tinted windows, foot rests, overhead storage and rest room. We ask that you pack as light as possible and try to limit yourself to one piece of luggage. You are welcome to bring snacks and projects on board. There is also overhead storage if you wish to bring a carry-on. The luggage is stored under the bus and we request that all packages and luggage be zipped shut. No open packages or bags in luggage compartment. Our trips are fully escorted. The escorts are along to aid in any way to make your trip memorable. You will find our escorts are usually well versed in sewing and quilting and may even be instructors. They add a lot to the flair and style of our trips! Rooms are requested as...Nonsmoking; A single rate consists of one person with a double bed; A double is two people with two double beds: A triple is three people with two double beds: A quad is four people with two double beds. Hotels may change the double room to include a king bed instead of two double beds when necessary. Roommates...If you are signing up single but would like to take advantage of the double rate, let me know and I'll try to match you with a roommate. Or if you have a traveling partner and would triple or quad let me know. Signing up...It's as easy as a phone call away! To reserve a seat you may:  call our number (515-382-6444) or  send us an e-mail, at nancy@sewgreattours.com Or fill out the registration on back of brochure or copy from web site. Deposits or payments are due within 10 days after sign-up. Final payments on overnight trips are due 45 days before departure (except Paducah and Amtrak). Reservations will be taken right up to departure date providing space is available

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Pick-Up Points...This is where you meet the bus. .The following points are our usual pickups and these hotels allow us to leave our cars:    

Ames AmericInn take Dayton exit  off Hwy 30;

Ankeny Best Western Hotel, Ankeny 1st Street exit off I35

Des Moines Town Place Suite by Marriott

Grinnell Super 8

Iowa City Quality Inn

We are always open to requested pick ups in route.

Cancellations …. Prior to balance due date, deposits are refunded subject to a $25.00 filing fee. Cancellation after balance due date (45 days prior to tour departure) no deposit refunded.  No refunds on final payments. Final payments are due 45 days prior to departure. If no notice of cancellation is received prior to the final due date, you are responsible in full for the final payment, refunded only if you find a replacement traveler.  We reserve the right to cancel if the minimum participation is not met. If tour is cancelled, deposits will be promptly refunded in full.