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From: sac@Apple.COM (Steve Cisler)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Discount coupon books
Keywords: hotels, restaurants, rental car discounts
Date: 30 Dec 92 11:56:39 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA

I was somewhat skeptical when my wife bought this one-inch thick
coupon book called 'entertainment '93' because we don't eat out
all that often, and it seemed to be mainly a bunch of 2-for-1
deals on restaurants around San Jose, California. However, I do
travel quite a lot, and I found that the other coupons for hotels,
rental cars,and even a couple of airlines were quite useful. If
you are travelling very cheaply, this is not for you. If you
use credit cards to pay for lodging, then the deals in this
book (and there are editions for dozens of cities around the U.S.
and some other countries) will be worth considering.  the 50% off
hundreds of different hotels is where you can pay for the book in
one night. While we would not have rented a condo for $150/night
in Kona, Hawaii, our family of four found $75/night to be worth it
for the amenities. I've also stayed in Washington, DC hotels and
motels outside of urban areas using this book.  Since hotel occupancy
rates s are pretty low these days, you may be able to find other deals
that match this.

Entertainment Editions has an 800 number where you can order the
different ones at a discount.  800 374 4464.
Steve Cisler
From: barb@golfcart.Corp.Sun.COM (Barbara Hunt)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Phoenix to Grand Canyon - suggestions?
Date: 22 Dec 1992 18:53:05 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Distribution: world
Reply-To: barb@golfcart.Corp.Sun.COM
NNTP-Posting-Host: golfcart.corp.sun.com

I'll be driving to Phoenix (from San Jose) then
to the Grand Canyon after Christmas.  Does anyone
have any suggestions on places to see, things to
do between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.  I have hiking
boots, bicycle and X-country skiis.  I realize
there must be a multitude but I don't know the area.

Thanks in advance,

Barbara
From: BL.JYC@forsythe.stanford.edu (Jon Corelis)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Security in St. Martin
Date: 23 Dec 1992 09:01:52 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu

   A year or two ago I read a letter to the editor of a major newspaper
travel magazine from an American couple who had been the victims of a
road hold-up at gunpoint in Saint Martin.  Sorry I don't remember the
paper, but I recall that the writer implied that such crimes were common
there and that the police were less than helpful.
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Congo
Date: 29 Dec 1992 10:02:54 -0600
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Congo
============================================================
Congo - Consular Information Sheet
 December 24, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue Amilcar 
Cabral in the capital city of Brazzaville.  The telephone number is 
(242) 83-20-70.  The mailing address is B.P. 1015 Brazzaville, 
Congo; or Box C, APO AE 09828.

Country Description:  Congo is a developing nation located in 
Central Africa.  Facilities for tourism are limited.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and visa are required.  Information 
on entry requirements can be obtained from the Embassy of the 
Republic of the Congo, 4891 Colorado Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.  
20011, telephone (202) 726-5500.

Areas of Instability:  Increasing tensions between the government 
and opposition forces have resulted in civil disturbances in 
Brazzaville.  Travelers to the Congo may encounter street 
barricades, demonstrations or be otherwise jeopardized by the 
unsettled conditions currently prevailing.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in the Congo are limited.  
Some medicine is in short supply.  Doctors and hospitals often 
expect immediate cash payment for health services.  Not all U.S. 
medical insurance is valid outside the United States.  Travelers 
have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas to 
coverage be of use.  Information on health matters can be obtained 
from the Centers for Disease Control 's international travelers 
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Street crime, including mugging and purse 
snatching, is common in Brazzaville, as well as in some parts of the 
countryside.  Useful information on safeguarding valuables and 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in 
the pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Detention of Americans:  Local security force commanders, 
particularly in areas outside of Brazzaville, may detain foreigners 
and have been known to attempt extortion.  Such detention of U.S. 
citizens is not always reported by Congo authorities to the U.S. 
Embassy.  The U.S. Embassy has protested such actions.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strictly enforced.  Convicted offenders can expect 
jail sentences and fines.  

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State publication "Tips for 
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.  It contains general information on travel 
in the area.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security in the Congo.

 No. 92-138


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From: e.h.bogart@larc.nasa.gov (Ed Bogart)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: DC
Date: 22 Dec 1992 14:47:19 GMT
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
Distribution: world
Reply-To: e.h.bogart@larc.nasa.gov (Ed Bogart)
NNTP-Posting-Host: psychomac.larc.nasa.gov

Marti Sheldon asks;

>A couple of weeks ago I asked for DC recommendations for things to 
>do over a weekend.  I got lots of recommendations, but no business hours,
>and I'm pretty sure a lot of the spots mentioned aren't open on the
>weekends.  Could anyone provide hours for the common tourist spots?

I just checked with the Smithsonian and their Winter hours are
9 AM to 5:30 PM, seven days a week.  The only day that they are
closed all year is Christmass Day.

Ed


Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: wjt@oz.plymouth.edu (Bill Taffe)
Subject: Info wanted on Ecuador
Keywords:  Ecuador
Reply-To: wjt@oz.plymouth.edu (Bill Taffe)
Organization: Plymouth State College - Plymouth, N.H.
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 92 20:02:26 GMT

Hi,

  We're going to Ecuador for three weeks - leaving Jan 7.  We plan to spend
a week in a language school in Quito to brush up on Spanish and then travel 
through the Sierra from north to south.  Probably won't get to the
coast, Amazonia or the Galapagos on this trip.

  If anyone has any recent news on Ecuador that you'd be willing to
share, I'd be most appreciative (e-mail or posted).  I'm especially interested
in hotel recommendations (<$10/night) and travel to Ingapirca.

  I've heard there is an increase in robberies of tourists.  If anyone has
recent info or suggestions (other than the usual precautions) please write.

  Thanks.

Bill Taffe
Plymouth, NH
billt@psc.plymouth.edu


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From: haney@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (HANEY PATRICIA J)
Subject: Re: Florida Attractions reopening
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 20:12:18 GMT

In article <BzCwD4.8L3@encore.com> jpenovic@encore.com writes:
>For those of you coming to Florida, several of the hurricane
>damaged attractions in South Florida are reopening this week.
>
>The Miami Metro Zoo is reopening on Friday.  It will be
>approximately 85% open.  The aviary, koala, and elephant areas
>are still closed. They lost thousands of trees and the aviary
>was blown away.

Did they manage to save the birds?
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^  Undergrad, CU Boulder  ^   17988 E. Colgate Place  ^   dream of           ^
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From: pstevens@Metaphor.COM (Paul Stevens)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Stop advertising on the net (was: Adventure Travel in the Ex-USSR)
Date: 22 Dec 92 18:50:51 GMT
Reply-To: pstevens@Metaphor.COM (Paul Stevens)
Organization: m4

In article <9212151038.aa01087@printam.mkniga.msk.su>, glytenko@printam.mkniga.msk.su (Alexander Glytenko) writes:
|> 
|>     A D V E N T U R E  T R A V E L  I N  T H E  ex-U S S R
|> 
|>                   *  W I L D   W O R L D  *
|>                         Travel Company
|> 
[Advertisement for travel agency deleted]

Why is this company continuing to use rec.travel as a forum for their
travel agency advertisements?  What can we rec.travel readers do to 
curtail this misuse of USENET?

|>      
|>      Sincerely Yours                Alexander Glytenko,
|>                                     President of Wild World
|>                                     Travel Company

+------------------------------------------------------------------------+

   Paul Stevens                        {apple|decwrl}!metaphor!pstevens
   Metaphor Computer Systems           pstevens@metaphor.com
   Mountain View, CA
From: anshu@bass.bu.edu (Anshu Aggarwal)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Travel by merchant ship
Date: 31 Dec 92 16:51:22 GMT
Reply-To: anshu@bass.bu.edu (Anshu Aggarwal)
Followup-To: rec.travel
Organization: Boston University

Recently there was a request by someone for information about travel 
by merchant ships. I tried sending mail to that person to forward any
replies that they might receive, to me also. My mail bounced. Please
send me the replies also. thank you.



--
						   - Anshu Aggarwal
						     (anshu@bass.bu.edu)
"Morality is the herd-instinct in the individual."
				      	- Friedrich Nietzsche
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: George_Taylor@mindlink.bc.ca (George Taylor)
Subject: Phillipines
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 06:54:41 GMT

I am going to the Phillipines in January and I would appreciate any
information regarding accomodation, and places to visit. I have noticed over
the past weeks that there has been trouble in the South re massacre of
civilians. Which parts of the Phillipines should be particularly avoided. I
will be in Manilla in the first week of January is there anything I have to
be careful of (scams?). Any info would be appreciated as you can see my
departure is very soon so please reply as soon as possible. Thanks,Geo.
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From: eluyten@rc1.vub.ac.be (Eric Luyten)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.air
Subject: Brussels-Auckland return ticket
Date: 30 Dec 92 16:02:30 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Organization: Brussels Free Universities (VUB/ULB), Belgium

I'm leaving for New Zealand during the last week of Februari and (plan to)
return 5 weeks later. British Airways is 10 % more expensive than Singapore
Airlines (which requires me to spend one night in Singapore on the return leg).
Is it worth it ? Any do's/don't's ?

Eric.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: dunbar@titan.trl.OZ.AU (Michael Dunbar)
Subject: Nicaragua/Honduras/El Salvador, travelling to....
Keywords: Central America
Organization: Telecom Research Labs, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 00:37:33 GMT

I'm travelling to Nicaragua, Honduras and hopefully El Salvador for
approx. two weeks at the end of January. I've got the Lonely Planet
Guide for Central America and the U.S. Government travel advisories. Can
anybody who has backpacked there recently give me some information on
guest-houses in the main towns, safety of inter-country travel (i.e. by
bus or hitching, also border crossings) and/or any other general tips
and info about must sees and must not sees.

I will be travelling by myself (at this stage) on an Australian
Passport, flying into Managua from Miami.

Thanks for your help.....................
.........................................Michael Dunbar
From: f254@cs.utexas.edu (Fall Class Account)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Accomodation Needed near A&M Campus (College Station)
Date: 25 Dec 1992 13:43:27 -0600
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
Distribution: tx
NNTP-Posting-Host: nada.cs.utexas.edu

I am looking for a cheap accomodation near the A&M campus to stay for one
night on Friday, January 8.  Is there any dorm room/co-op?

Thank you very much.
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Eq. Guinea
Date: 28 Dec 1992 09:01:44 -0600
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Equatorial Guinea
============================================================
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Assistant Secretary / Spokesman

For Immediate Release
December 24, 1992

STATEMENT BY RICHARD BOUCHER, SPOKESMAN

EQUATORIAL GUINEA


        The United States is deeply concerned by the continuing 
repression of political opposition in Equatorial Guinea.  Over the 
last week, scores of students, teachers, priests and opposition 
activists have been rounded up on the pretext that they were 
involved in a minor student disturbance at the Malabo market.  Many 
of the detainees have been badly beaten, often in the presence of 
high-ranking officials of the Obiang regime.  The regime refused 
permission for the medical evacuation of some of the more badly 
injured detainees.

        The Government of Equatorial Guinea has repeatedly pledged 
itself to a process of democratization; it has just as frequently 
violated those pledges.  The arrest and torture of innocent members 
of a non-violent opposition once again demonstrates the government's 
lack of good faith.

        The U.S. ambassador has attempted to protest these latest 
acts of political repression to the Government of Equatorial Guinea, 
but government officials have refused to receive him in the absence 
of President Obiang from the country.

        We call upon the Government of Equatorial Guinea to release 
immediately all political prisoners, to cease the torture in the 
prisons, to punish those responsible for these abuses, and to 
compensate those persons unjustly detained.

        Further, the United States calls for the Government of 
Equatorial Guinea to cease its thinly disguised threats of violence 
against U.S. citizens, including our ambassador.  The United States 
reminds the Government of Equatorial Guinea that we hold it directly 
responsible for the safety of all resident U.S. citizens, including 
missionaries, businessmen, technicians, and Peace Corps volunteers, 
as well as diplomats.


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From: pruss@helix.nih.gov (dmitry pruss)
Subject: Bogus about trains, was Re: Travel in Former Soviet Union
Organization: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 02:27:21 GMT

In article <1863@dsinet> marka@dsinet (Mark Anacker) writes:
>Kevin W. Plaxco (kwp@wag.caltech.edu) wrote:
>> heard from several folks who've done some part or another of this
>> trip, but almost all of them traveled with Russian companions as
>> invited guests.  Anyone have any idea if truely independent travel
>> is possible?  Do I need to finagle an invitation?

The best way may be to get a business visa. A number of agencies sell them.

>> the Russian consulate won't answer the phone.

:) :) start to get used to that. At least you won't need to set an
apointment in advance, you can just come over there ;-)

>> Can you help me?
>
>In fact, as of
>December, they were only flying within the Ukraine.  This may change after
>Jan. 1

As fares jumped up dramatically in late Dec., I hope yhe flights will
resume. 
>
>Of course, you could always go by train (2.5 days from Kiev to Moscow).

8-\   it used to be 14 hr
You'd get to Eastern Siberia or Central Asia in 2.5 days. 

	D
From: lm00+@andrew.cmu.edu (Louise B. McFeaters)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Curlers in Japan
Date: 3 Jan 93 07:08:59 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.AfFlqfm00Uh_01R=Zw
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Can I use my American curlers and blowdryer in Japan? Or do I have to
get a british voltage one. Thanks for responding.


Louise
From: mk69+@andrew.cmu.edu (Mark Knapp)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Hotels in Florida Keys area...
Date: 30 Dec 92 04:48:14 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.ofEPOiC00iV3Q1CIl9
Organization: Doctoral student, History, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Doesn't anyone get annoyed by these type of requests?  I mean, all you
have to do is go to a local library, or AAA office, or even call an 800
number to get this kind of information.  Are these poeple just stupid or
lazy.  


my opinion is that this net should not be cluttered with this type of
info requests that asks for information readily available elsewhere (i
mean key west is not exactly isolated!!!)

i will shut up now.
mark
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: henry@ADS.COM (Henry Mensch)
Subject: Re: Expiring Passport
Organization: Advanced Decision Systems; a div of Booz, Allen & Hamilton
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 18:17:52 GMT

lm00+@andrew.cmu.edu (Louise B. McFeaters) wrote: 
->Yes, mine is soon (May) going to expire, and I have to use it in Jan.
->and in Mar. How do you get a new passport (USA) quickly? Thanks for
->responding.

you go to the local passport office with ticket showing impending
departure in hand.  they can turn your new passport around in 24
hours.

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From: amyk@netcom.com (Amy Kurtzman)
Subject: What is there to do in Freeport, Bahamas - going on day cruise?
Organization: Amy's Boca-By-The-Sea Resort (sm)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 02:13:19 GMT

My sister and I are planning to take a short cruise (1 day, with a
possible overnight) to Freeport in the Bahamas. Probably on Discovery
cruises, (but our research reveals a couple of other lines, SeaEscape
and Viking Princess).

It's relatively cheap, starts at $99, and I think I've seen 2 for 1
deals in the newspaper. The cruise leaves from Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida.

Is there anything to do once we get to Freeport? Would it be worth it
to stay overnight there?

Have you ever taken one of these cruises? Was it fun, worthwhile?
Please tell me about your adventures.

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From: cday@terapin.com (Chris Day)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Jacksonville recommendations
Date: 21 Dec 92 21:07:31 PST
Organization: BBS

In article <HOLTM.92Dec15184300@robin.rtp.dg.com>, holtm@robin.rtp.dg.com (Mark
Holt) writes:
>
>Since I'm Gator Bowl bound this coming 12/30...
>
>Anybody out there have any recommendations for fun stuff to do,
>good places to stay, places to stay away from?
>
>I'm mostly looking for live music (rock, jazz, folk, blues,
>alternative), brew-pubs, music stores, that type of thing.
>
>Thanks,
>- Mark
>
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Well you go to gainesville they have a Devils millhoper geological park 
which is a giant sink hole bdwk going to bottom 1.00$ donation theres Fred Bear
Museam in off of i 275  pretty neat ,i think there is a springs near lake city
,theres a park north of jacksonville that is a old militay fort ,also there the
lacksonville naval station.....any more help just ask...

P.S> the i-95 shootings in that area is under control National Guards in that
area........
 
 
 
chris day
Pinellas park
Florida
merry christmas

From: ngsw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Soon Wei NG)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 05:52:11 GMT
Subject: Re: [Q] Malaysia (KL) shopping - computer parts
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Singapore
Newsgroups: rec.travel

In rec.travel, graeme@hart.actrix.gen.nz (Graeme Hart) writes:

    jstark@mcshh.Hanse.DE (Jens Stark @ Point of Presence & MCS Hamburg) once wrote....
    >HI !
    >
    >Any chance to buy computer equipment in KL ?
    >( HDs, SIMMs etc... )
    >
    >Jens
    >

    Yes, but it has a tax (around 25% I think) on it, so Singapore is probably 
    better.
    ----
    Graeme Hart                                     Telephone:  64 4 3829124  
    graeme@hart.actrix.gen.nz                       Snail Mail: PO Box 11865    
                                                                Wellington       
                                                                New Zealand
I'm not aware of the 25% tax ruling. Is there one ?
From what I know, the difference in the prices are
almost negligeble between Singapore and Malaysia.

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From: Rishi.Kumar@launchpad.unc.edu (Rishi Kumar)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,soc.penpals
Subject: Looking for people familiar with Amstredam
Date: 21 Dec 92 20:29:59 GMT
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service


I am going to be in Amstredam on the 26th of January for a few hours.

Any suggestions as to what would the possibilities be ,
to spend my time wisely exploring the popular tourist attractions
there, looking around? I was looking for the predominantly romantic spots
that I can explore (by myself) in preparation for the future (deep sigh)

And what about the language?English wouldn't be OK I guess. Also what
would be the sources of finding some literature in the US?

Thanks in advance


RIshi Kumar
UCONN
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From: Mike_Treloar@mindlink.bc.ca (Mike Treloar)
Subject: Vienna
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 21:44:49 GMT

        My wife and I will be travelling to Vienna in July. We would like to
get in touch with someone who is familiar with the city and who would be
willing to answer some questions about Vienna.
        We need to know what to expect in terms of prices, what are the best
means of transportation, where to go in Vienna and what to see.
        I hope to hear from someone soon.
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From: ann@eng.umd.edu (En-Tsyn Gan)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.marketplace,dc.general,um.general,dc.forsale
Subject: Vacation package wanted
Date: 21 Dec 92 21:08:21 GMT
Organization: Project GLUE, University of Maryland, College Park

My husband and I have eleven days off from Christmas to New Year.
Unfortunatelly, we don't have any vacation plan yet.  If anybody
has a planned vacation package for two during that time and
cannot make it because of any reason.  We will be very happy to know
and maybe buy it from you.  Thanks.

Ann