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From: grimaldo@tokyo.seri.philips.nl (Emilio Grimaldo)
Subject: San Jose,Costa Rica info needed.
Organization: Philips Semiconductors at   Eindhoven, The Netherlands 
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 13:00:37 GMT

   I am planning on visiting San Jose, Costa Rica sometime in January 1993
along with my girlfriend. We would like to know what kind of decent (should
not be any problem there) hotel or motel there is in San Jose,CR. In a safe
area of course. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

	   Thanks in advance,
			      Emilio

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From: leej@diver.asd.sgi.com (Lee Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Hilo, Hawaii hotels
Date: 22 Aug 92 00:00:29 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

The alliterative subject says it all.  I'm taking a group of folks to
the Big Island at Christmas time, and we're spending the last night of
our trip in Hilo.  I'd like pointers to a comfortable place in/around
Hilo.  Something with some local flavor would be nice, since that's the 
reason we're going to that side of the island in the first place.
However, I don't want a fleabag (my *parents* are on this trip - the 
first and probably last time they'll ever see Hawai'i).

Regards, Lee
From: lawarree@milton.u.washington.edu (Jacques Lawarree)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Wanted Recommendations on Travel Agencies
Date: 14 Aug 92 21:38:02 GMT
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle




About travel agencies...Mc Travel in Chicago will give you its own commission (about 7%) if you book yourself with the airline.  Call 1-800-333-3335 for info.  I used them. It works..
.
From: Edward_Lunny@mindlink.bc.ca (Edward Lunny)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Help with hotels in Venice
Date: 13 Aug 92 05:24:28 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada

Gondola ride is about 75 dollars so we gave it a miss. Best buy is the public
transport all along the canal. You can purchase round trip rides  all through
Venice very cheaply. Acconodation is expensive. We used the 'Let's Go"
publication and still had to pay more than the room was worth.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: mccubbin@connext.ucs.sfu.ca (Bruce McCubbin)
Subject: Re: BC provencial parks
Organization: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 20:34:23 GMT

In article <1992Aug10.224912.8300@intelhf.hf.intel.com>  
dcovell@pcocd2.intel.com (David Covell) writes:
> 
> 6 days and counting 'till vacation!
> We'll be spending 12 days in British Columbia, divided between Vancouver  
Island
> the Whistler area, Manning Park, and Golden Ears. We're especially interested
> in seeing glaciers, waterfalls( and bears if we get lucky). We'd also like to
> do some scenic canoeing. Can anyone recommend some particularly good places
> in the four areas I've mentioned?
  
There's an easy canoe day-trip in the Lightning Lakes chain in Manning
Park.  It requires some portage-ing.  Canoe rentals available.  Glaciers
are accessible from Whistler.  You will find waterfalls at any of the 
areas mentioned, but as for bears, I haven't seen one this year.
  
Bruce McCubbin
  
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: 6175190@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: Info in Tahiti
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 15:13:34 GMT

My office-mate is going to Tahiti and several other islands. Would like
some general hints, tips, info, things to do, see, places to eat, all
that good stuff?

Thanks in advance,
(yes, I envy her too! :-) )
diane



Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: akhil@zen.gsm.cornell.edu (Akhil Kumar)
Subject: Need some information about Madrid, Spain
Nntp-Posting-User: @cornell.edu
Organization: Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 20:55:38 GMT


I am visiting Valencia, Spain for a conference in early September
and would also like to spend a weekend in Madrid.  I was wondering
if anyone could give me recommendations on where to stay in 
Madrid (for say $75-100 per night).  Any other tips on sightseeing
in Madrid would be welcome.  

On a side note, when I made advance hotel reservations for Valencia
through the conference travel agent, they immediately charged
my Visa account for 4 days stay.  I was peeved because this was not 
stated anywhere on the hotel reservation form.  In US, the standard 
practice is to not charge more than one days advance deposit.  Perhaps the
practice in Spain is different.  I thought this might be of
interest to potential Spain-goers.  

Akhil
From: Gord_Pope@mindlink.bc.ca (Gord Pope)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Help with hotels in Venice
Date: 14 Aug 92 00:17:32 GMT
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Distribution: world

Your price range for Venice covers cheap, not moderately priced hotels.  If you
are there in the summer, it is very crowded.  Hotels of your price range will
be listed in Lets Go! Europe, and Europe Through the Back Door.  If you are the
adventurous type, arrive their before 10am and go to the hotel finding service
in the railway station.  That's the one with the long line!  They will likely
be able to find you a place for that price.  Don't expect an included bath or
breakfast, but who knows, you might get lucky.  Venice has the reputation of
being the most expensive city in Italy.  It is a well earned reputation.

However, it is a great place to spend several weeks.  There is lots to see just
getting yourself lost in the city itiself.  Plus, I hear, there are lots of
intersting places in the immediate vicinity on the other little islands.  Get
yourself to a library and read about the area, I'm sure there would be lots of
material there to give you specific  points of interst to see.  Good luck.
Newsgroups: cmu.misc.parents-network,rec.travel
From: cathy@octel.com (Cathy Kearns)
Subject: Re: vacation with child
Organization: Octel Communications Inc., Milpitas Ca.
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 01:24:41 GMT

In article <4eXyZbu00WBNM3QXBq@andrew.cmu.edu> df1f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Deborah Fenner) writes:
>I'm a single parent with a 4 year old child.  I'm planning
>a week's vacation for the two of us and have an idea about
>the kind of place I'd like the two of us to go but don't know
>if it exists.  I'd like to go to some kind of resort where
>there would be other families with children of similar age
>and where there are activities for the children so that I
>could have some time to myself every day.  I'd also like 
>babysitting services to be available at night if I chose to
>stay out a night or two.  I guess I'd like this place to
>be somewhere beautiful- it doesn't have to be in the U.S.
>Thanks in advance for your help!
>
>Debbie

How 'bout Club Med?  My husband and I, (and her grand parents)
took our daughter to the one at Eleuthra (sp?) in the
Bahamas.  For children they have mini clubs with
activities more or less all day, so if you want
time for yourself you can get some.  They will also
feed the four year olds dinner, and then have more
activites for them so you can eat dinner in peace.
You can pay some of the care givers to watch you
child later, though we never tried that.  And the pink
sand beach was the most beautiful I've ever seen.

						Cathy

 
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: G0900@vmcms.csuohio.edu
Subject: Re: Cruise questions
Organization: CSU
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 17:47:06 GMT

In article <1992Aug18.201703.2646@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu>
21329JMK@MSU writes:
 
>
>On a cruise what are the pros and cons on upper vs. lower deck, inside vs.
>outside rooms.  Is the difference in $ worth the difference in location?
>Also what cruise lines/ships are good and bad?  How does one find discounts?
>
When I was booking a Cruise for the first time, my travel agent said you
want to stay near the middle of the ship.  I have also found that the
higherup you are in the ship the more stable it seems. Less rocking occurs.
for traveling in Europe I take Sun Line they are very friendly and nice
ships.  They also sail the carribean, south america, and possiblly others
I found ads for discount cruises and travel agents in magazines such as
Cruise, travel and resorts, and there are a few others I cant recall of
at the moment.
I would suggest staying in the middle to the upper decks.  cabins with
windows are more expensive.  If you are traveling alone, you can request
a share option on your cabin and pay the price without a single supplement
while you do take the risk of having a roommate. I tried this this summer
and got a private cabin.
 
Hope that this helps!
Katherine Pasalis G0900 at csuohio
>
From: eris@fluke.tc.fluke.com (Chris Beckmeyer)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: PERSONAL TO KYLE E. SMITH
Keywords: ESTERO BEACH
Date: 18 Aug 92 14:20:47 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA

i can't get e-mail to you.  estero beach is south of ensenada (hwy 1?)
its written up in the lonely planet guide book for baja... phone number,
directions, current prices, etc.  have fun.

chris
From: cobarruvias@asd2.jsc.nasa.gov
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Alaskas Volcanic Activity: Info wanted
Date: 19 Aug 92 15:08:00 GMT
Organization: NASA/JSC


 Anyone have any info on the volcanic activity in and around the Anchorage
area? We are traveling to Anchorage next Friday and have heard the airport is
closed. I've also heard this is the second eruption this summer. Did that
eruption last very long? Any info would be appreciated.
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Niger
Date: 12 Aug 1992 10:01:15 -0500
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Niger
============================================================
NIGER - WARNING
  August 11, 1992

SUMMARY:  The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid 
non-essential travel to the desert areas of northern Niger.  U.S. 
citizens should exercise caution in Niamey because of the volatile 
political situation and increasing crime.  U.S. citizens are also 
advised that women in several Nigerian cities have been assaulted 
for not wearing the traditional, Nigerian floor-length wrap.  End 
Summary.

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid 
non-essential travel to the desert areas of northern Niger because 
of continued bandit activity, including armed attacks against 
government posts and armed robberies of travelers.  Several persons, 
including at least one foreigner, have been killed.  If travel must 
be undertaken, extreme caution should be exercised when traveling 
north of the central city of Tahoua, including the districts of 
Tchin-Tabaradene, Arlit, and Agadez.  In addition, U.S. citizens 
should avoid travel to areas bordering Mali and Algeria.  Travelers 
to Niger should also be aware that the government of Niger has 
closed the border to tourists wishing to enter Niger overland from 
Algeria.

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution 
in Niamey, the capital of Niger.  Political conditions have led to 
sporadic public disorder, resulting in increased risks to personal 
safety.  U.S. citizens in Niamey should avoid political rallies and 
demonstrations.  In addition, street crime, particularly armed 
robberies, has increased substantially in Niamey.  Thieves and 
pickpockets are especially active in tourist areas.  Robberies may 
occur anywhere, day or night, in the city.  Consequently, the 
streets of Niamey are considered unsafe for walking at any time, and 
travelers are urged to use vehicles for door-to-door transportation.

There have been incidents recently of groups of men assaulting 
women who are, or appear to be, African, for wearing garments other 
than the traditional ankle-length wraps known as Pagnes.  Although 
U.S. citizens are not specific targets, one U. S. citizen was among 
those assaulted.  U. S. citizens are advised to take appropriate 
precautions.   

U.S. citizens traveling to Niger are advised to contact the U.S. 
Embassy in Niamey upon arrival to receive updated information and to 
register their presence.  The Embassy telephone numbers are 
72-26-61, 62, 63, or 64.

 No, 92-156

This replaces the previous travel advisory, dated March 19, 1992, 
to advise U.S. citizens of assaults on women for not wearing 
traditional Nigerian clothing and of an increase in crime.

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: uad1119@dircon.co.uk (John Carpenter)
Subject: Re: WANTED! - HOTELS IN PRAGUE
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 19:50:36 GMT
Keywords: Prague, hotels

wyng@cucs11.cs.cuhk.hk (Will W Y Ng) writes:

>Really appreciate if any of you will supply fax numbers of some hotels
>in Prague, or telephone numbers of those who speak English online.
>Please ....
>
>Will
I recommend Bily Lev (White Lion).  Small, efficiently run,
modest, comfortable hotel in residential area close to trams
to centre of Prague.  Haven't got the country code at hand,
but the fax number is 27 32 71.  They speak limited English;
German is better.

Regards,  John
-- 
John Carpenter uad1119@dircon.co.uk

Leicestershire, England
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: pchris@dcc.uchile.cl (Chris Perleberg)
Subject: World Passport (was: International Passport)
Originator: pchris@pehuen
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 23:08:04 GMT
Reply-To: pchris@dcc.uchile.cl
Organization: Universidad de Chile, Depto. de Ciencias de la Computacion


My friend called up and sent me the application form by fax.  I'll receive the
information packet by mail in a week or so, so I'll have more information
later.  But here's what I got right now. (the fax copy is bad so there may
be spelling errors).

The "World Service Authority" (Founded in 1954 to implement sovereign human
rights) puts out a World Passport (8 years/$60, 3 years/$35) that has
"world citizen" written in it in several languages.  This passport claims to
be accepted by 100 nations as a valid passport.

President: Ingrid von Teslon-Dennison

World Service Authority			World Service Authority
World Office				8th World District
Suite 1106 - Continental Building	Hills Nakano #208
10122 14th Street NW			1-1-12 Nogata, Nakano-ku
Washington, DC, 20005			Tokyo 165, Japan
(202) 638-2662 (phone)			(03) 319-5170 (phone)
(202) 638-0638 (fax)			(03) 319-5127 (fax)

Administration
World Government of World Citizens
Garry Davis
Founder
World Coordinator

It offers the following documents:

World Passport	       8 years/$60  3 years/$35
World Donor Passport  15 years, $300 donation to World Refugee Fund (enables
     WSA to offer free documentation to needy refugees and stateless persons)
World Identity Card     $12
World Birth Certificate $12

All of this on recycled paper....

Will post more when I have information

Saludos,
	Chris Perleberg
	pchris@dcc.uchile.cl
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.auto.driving
Subject: Re: Road Conditions: St. Louis <-> Pittsburgh?
From: samurdock@vax1.umkc.edu
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 00:02:18 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Missouri - Kansas City

In article <1992Aug4.144044.20166@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>, mchance@nyx.cs.du.edu (Michael Chance) writes:
> Can anyone tell me what the current road conditions are on the
> interstates between St. Louis and Pittsburgh?  I'll be driving that
> route (I-70/I-79) next week, and would like a heads up on where the
> construction areas are, how vigilant the state police have been, any
> unusually bad congestion areas, etc.
> 
> Thanks for the help.
> 
> Michael A. Chance
> St. Louis, MO

This may be too late for you, but I just drove I-70 from Columbus to Kansas
City. Columbus traffic is *very* heavy these days, even on the bypass, because
of a number of activities going on in Columbus throughout August. I'd try to
go through Columbus at night, or expect a long delay. There is also some
nasty road construction going on in Dayton. I found that the best way through
Dayton during rush hour was to take the US-49 I-70 route. It will bypass
a large portion of the construction. And obviously, since you are from St.
Louis, you know that the I-70 bridge over the Mississippi River is hell right
now. :)
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Nicaragua
Date: 17 Aug 1992 09:57:31 -0500
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Nicaragua
============================================================
Nicaragua - Caution
  August 15, 1992

The Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens exercise 
caution when traveling in Nicaragua.  Land mines in certain rural 
areas make off-road travel hazardous, particularly in the far north 
or in mountainous areas in central Nicaragua.  Travelers should use 
caution and check with local authorities and/or residents to 
determine if there are areas known to have land mines or if there 
are areas experiencing civil unrest or political demonstrations.  In 
addition, periodic incidents of armed violence continue and caution 
is advised when traveling outside Managua.  Travel at night outside 
Managua should be avoided.

Burglary, petty theft and pickpocketing are common in crowded areas 
such as markets and buses.  Visitors should exercise caution, and 
safeguard passports and valuables in hotel safes rather than 
carrying them on their person.  Nicaraguan law does not require 
foreigners to carry passports at all times.

Border crossings should only be made at the entry points at Las 
Manos, El Espino, and Guasaule on the border with Honduras, and at 
Penas Blancas on the Costa Rican Border.  The Department of State 
discourages U.S. citizens from crossing the Gulf of Fonseca by ferry 
between Potosi, Nicaragua and La Union, El Salvador.

Private banks are now operating in Nicaragua, and cash or 
traveler's checks may be exchanged at authorized exchange facilities 
(casas de cambio).  The exchange will be partially in local 
currency.  The U.S. Embassy cannot exchange checks.  The unofficial 
sale or purchase of local currency is a violation of Nicaraguan law 
and may result in prosecution.  Credit cards are not accepted at 
most hotels and restaurants.

U.S. citizens are encouraged to seek the latest travel information 
and register with the Consular Section of the American Embassy 
located at Kilometer 4 1/2, Carretera Sur, Managua, Telephone 
666-010.

 No. 92-157

This replaces the advisory dated December 20, 1991 and offers 
updated information on the crime situation, the opening of private 
banks, and currency exchange.
From: parisboy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Ureshisa!)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Help with hotels in Venice
Date: 17 Aug 92 08:30:00 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

I was in Venice around June 10th and stayed at the Hotel Ambasciatori. It
was pretty good, and the hotel food wasn't bad either. It was in walking 
distance of shops also. I think it was around $80 US for a double.

The address is
Corso Del Popolo, 221
Venice_Mestre I-30172, Italy
Tel: 39 41 5310699

Hope that helps
Tony
parisboy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
From: venable@faculty.coe.wvu.wvnet.edu (Wallace Venable)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Travel Bag
Date: 19 Aug 92 18:40:43 GMT
Organization: WVU College of Engineering

>Well, I leave for my European vacation in six weeks and I still can't
>decide what's best to carry my stuff in.  


	If you haven't travelled much, whatever you find that looks good 
might be tested.  Pack your stuff a week in advance, and take a bus "
downtown."  Walk several blocks to a bank, and try cashing a check while 
carrying the bag.  Then head home.
	If you're still satisfied, it's probably all right.
Newsgroups: rec.travel,misc.forsale,rec.boats
From: lng@cupid.uucp (24221-grusin)
Subject: House for rent, Eastern Shore Maryland
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 16:41:00 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: Maryland, waterfront, vacation rental

FALL VACATION SPECIAL

Charming waterfront cottage on Fairlee Cove.

1 mile off Chesapeake Bay.

Wooded bluff with lovely view.

10 minutes from Chestertown, MD.

	2 bedrooms, 1bath, fireplace, furnace

	Fully equipped kitchen and linen closet

	Screened porch

	Private pier

	Public landing nearby

	$275/week;  $125/weekend

	Longer rental available.

Call the Damon's at 708-634-2578
From: warrenc@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Cherie Warren)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Use of Visa Cards in Germany and Denmark
Date: 12 Aug 92 19:59:08 GMT
Organization: Boeing Computer Services, Seattle

higgins@ariel.its.unimelb.EDU.AU (Peter Gerard Higgins) writes:

>Is it possible to make withdrawals from banks in Germany and Denmark
>using a Visa Debit card, or cash advances using a Visa Credit card?

>Thanks in advance.
>Peter

In general, yes.  If a bank has the Visa emblem in the window, they will
handle all the usual transactions; this includes the DVKB, the bank with
the branches in airports, train stations, and major border crossings.  The
DVKB's main advantage is convenience, as they stay open later than all
other commercial banks.  Cash (credit) advances are the most likely
transaction you will encounter, and some of the EuroCheque machines (the
main cash machine system in Germany) will also give cash advances on a VISA
card - make sure you have a PIN code, and have it memorised.

Denmark is somewhat similar - credit advances, Visa logo in the bank's
window, etc.
--
Don
dgs1300@aw2.fsl.ca.boeing.com (guest on this account)
...!uunet!bcstec!aw2.fsl.ca.boeing.com!dgs1300
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: lawarree@milton.u.washington.edu (Jacques Lawarree)
Subject: Re: AC adaptors for England
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 22:47:23 GMT










I recently contacted Dell and Zeos computers about this.  They claim that their computers do NOT need a transformer, but just an adaptator (the power supply can adjust automatically to the curretn voltage).  Mac's do that for years...
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: jmwise@bronze.ucs.indiana.edu (Ms. Johanna Wise)
Subject: Re: Where to camp near Bath Maine?
Organization: Indiana Universit
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 00:34:28 GMT


check out places right there in Bath near Read State Park.
I've been to that beach quite a few times. Am from Bangor myself.

j	





-- 
Johanna M. Wise                         VMS: jmwise@gold.ucs.indiana.edu
Music is a life-long love affair.      NeXT: jmwise@cherokee.ucs.indiana.edu
                                       Unix: jmwise@bronze.ucs.indiana.edu
From: bakker@cs.uq.oz.au (Paultje Bakker)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Visas for new countries
Date: 22 Aug 92 02:41:48 GMT
Reply-To: bakker@cs.uq.oz.au
Organization: Depts. of Computer Science & Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Howdy,
I've seen a few mailings in the vein of "...I want to visit Ukraine/(some 
other new country) and I don't know where to get info, visa etc." In my 
humble experience the best thing to do is ring the embassy in Washington DC
(ask directory assistance) because
1) It seems every self-respecting country opens an embassy there as one of
the first demonstrations of independence.
2) They'll speak English
3) Having no doubt had contact with the discriminating American public,
they've learnt to at least pretend to be helpful and/or polite.

Those folks looking for the Ukrainian embassy: 1-202-2966960.
Happy travels,
Rick Bakker
RBAKKER@nlvms1.oracle.nl
--
(paul) bakker@cs.uq.oz.au     >  "Although the Australian accent does
computer science/ psychology  >   not lend itself as a pointer to
university of qld 4072        >   intellect, ... "
terra australis               >   The (British) Sunday Telegraph, 1992
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