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From: brantley@is.rice.edu (Michael Francis Brantley)
Subject: Re: Question for anyone VERY familiar w/ London W9
Followup-To: rec.travel
Organization: Rice University
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 22:48:37 GMT

In article <Apr.3.13.53.38.1992.5128@gandalf.rutgers.edu>, shagan@gandalf.rutgers.edu (Susan Hagan) writes:
|> I'm considering booking a B&B on Shirland Rd, London W9.
|> The booking agency tells me this in Little Venice, 5 blocks
|> from Bakerloo line.
|> 
|> Can anyone tell me what this area is like?
|> 
|> Thanks

Well, I'm not familiar with that street in particular, but Little
Venice is a very nice/affluent area with good access via bus and
tube.  The two tube stations you would be likely to use are 
Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue.  The number 16/16A bus runs right
down Maida Vale and will take you directly to Victoria Station,
which is very useful for catching the Gatwick Express train, and
the number 8 bus turns at Marble Arch to take you right down 
Oxford St and on to Piccadily Circus and the West End.  In addition
there's a wonderful pub at the roundabout a few blocks off of 
Maida Vale on Hall Road - I forget the name - and several others
hidden off in unlikely places in the area.  If I've given any
incorrect information about bus numbers and the like, please forgive
me as I haven't lived there in some time, but rest assured that you
will have ample access to London Transport.

Have a wonderful time -

( The American School in London (Kindergarten-12) is also located 
	up the hill from there in St. John's Wood ...  :-)

Michael Brantley
A.S.L. Class of '86
Office of Networking and Computing Systems
Rice University, Houston, Texas
(brantley@rice.edu)
From: CWALTH@MIAMIU.BITNET
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: hiking, rafting, possibly climbing?
Date: 13 Apr 92 11:54:04 GMT
Organization: Miami University - Academic Computer Service

Hi all!
 
I have a friend coming to visit the US this summer.  She is interested in learn
ing about any "independent travel" groups that might have hiking and rafting tr
ips - and possibly climbing (she's only been a couple of times and is not sure
it is that important).  I have ordered an REI catalog but was wondering if anyo
ne had Outward Bound's telephone number?  Know of any other organizations?
 
I am trying to steer her towards the Grand Canyon as it is a personal favorite
- but I have never hiked it alone.  Are their any group "tours" to like Phantom
 Ranch that DO NOT use the mules?
 
Any and all suggestions are welcome!
 
TIA!  christin
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: jrusby@darkwing.uoregon.edu (Jim T. Rusby)
Subject: Cozumel, mexico
Organization: University of Oregon Network Services
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 15:41:15 GMT


We're planning a trip to Cozumel, and  are looking for any recommendations
regarding lodging.  Yes, we have read many brochures, books etc. - But I'd
really be interested in hearing from anyone who is willing to recommend
(or bash) a particular hotel.  Please E-mail me directly. Thanks for your
time.

Most of the recommendations we have received so far were from travel
agents who just happened to have tour packages available. Funny how that
works!

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University Of Oregon School Of Music
Eugene Oregon 97403-1225
503-346-5659 voice
jrusby@darkwing.uoregon.edu
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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Nepal
Date: 10 Apr 1992 12:31:34 -0500
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
Expires: +30 days
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Nepal
============================================================
Nepal - Caution
 April 9, 1992

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution 
when traveling to or in Nepal due to anti-government demonstrations 
that have recently occurred in Kathmandu and some other urban areas.

In addition, U.S. citizens should avoid all political 
demonstrations and large public gatherings, and comply with any 
government-imposed curfews.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to contact 
the U.S. Embassy upon their arrival in Nepal to register their 
presence and to obtain an update on local conditions.  The U.S. 
Embassy is located at Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu,Telephone:  411179. 

 No. 92-076


Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: mikeb@spl1.spl.loral.com (Michael H Bender)
Subject: Re: Ixtapa
Organization: Loral Software Productivity Laboratory
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 22:45:13 GMT

In article <rg93gINNpqo@cs.utexas.edu>, wardrb@cs.utexas.edu (Richard Byron Ward) writes:
|> My wife and I are considering taking a vacation in Ixtapa at the Club 
|> Med with our 14 month old son.  Does anyone have any horror stories or
|> other stories to tell about Ixtapa or the Club Med there?
|> 
|> Rick

When I came back from Ixtapa a while back I talked to a number of people returning from Club Med. Most of them had really enjoyed their stay there,
but a number of people who had been there with younger children complained.
The basic complaint was that they still felt required to spend a lot of
time with their children (out of guilt?) and that as a result they could
not enjoy the factiliy nearly as much as they would have liked to.

I hope this helps.

Mike Bender
From: jeremiah@yang.earlham.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: China border regulations
Date: 8 Apr 92 00:23:13 GMT
Article-I.D.: yang.1992Apr7.192313.16804
Organization: Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana

Anyone been to China recently?  I have some questions about their border 
regulations.

Can anyone tell me:

If they would allow an FM scanner
If they would allow a computer
If they are really asking for AIDS test results at customs
-- 
Jeremiah Wilton    "jeremiah@yang.earlham.edu"    "jeremiah@earlham.bitnet"
From: sevigny@macrow.enet.dec.com (Marc Sevigny)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: FRANCE -  Southeast info wanted.
Date: 6 Apr 92 22:04:04 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


I am planning on travelling through Southeastern France in September.

Anyone having advice on travelling in Hte.-Provence, Htes-Alpes, Htes-Savoie,
would be appreciated.

I am looking to experience rural France and am particularly interested in the
mountains villages.  I prefer to avoid places that cater to tourists and would
rather see the "real" villages than the artificial.  

I was planning on flying to Paris or Geneve (which would be most cost effective
and convenient from Boston?), then taking a train (or renting a car) to the
Grenoble area.  From there, use a rental car to travel to small towns (how easy
is this to do?).  I also paln on spending a couple of days on bicycle to take
in the scenery.

What should I expect to pay for an economical room (preferably in a private
home or chambre-d'hote)?  What is the auto rental cost?

Any advice/info is appreciated.   Feel free to send mail to:

sevigny@microw.enet.dec.com

Thanks.
From: tlr@penguins.East.Sun.COM (Tammy Roncadori - Administrator Sun Washington D.C.)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Annapolis/Baltimore
Date: 8 Apr 92 13:50:55 GMT
Reply-To: tlr@penguins.East.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: penguins.east.sun.com

When in Baltimore a must see is the Inner Harbor.  They have a wonderful
acquarium and have added shows.  They have boats/sub to tour and
shopping for those interested.  It is absolutley beautiful.  We go several
times a year (we're located in Northern Virginia).

Enjoy!!
From: ed@wente.llnl.gov (Ed Suranyi)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Canadian Tax Refund
Keywords: Canada, Tax, Refund, Canadian, USA
Date: 14 Apr 92 16:22:46 GMT
Organization: UC Davis Dept of Applied Science at LLNL

In article <1992Apr14.003531.7646@berlioz.nsc.com> my@berlioz.nsc.com (Mike Yip) writes:
>	A (long) while back, someone posted information about
>Canadian Tax refund for visitors but I didn't copy down the info.
>
>	Can anyway, tell us which part of the tax can be refund and
>how to apply for it?  Thanks.

All of the Federal Goods and Services Tax paid on items taken out of 
Canada permently by someone who does not live in Canada is refundable.
I no longer have the address for this, but it is in Ottawa.  You can
probably get this information by calling the nearest Canadian tourist
office.  (I know there are ones in New York and Los Angeles).

The deadline for applying is one year after the purchases.

Provincial Sales Tax may also be refundable, but it depends on the 
province.  Quebec Sales Tax is refundable only if the refund would come
to more than some minimum amount, something like $100.

Ed
ed@wente.llnl.gov


Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: newton@convex.com (Vicki Newton)
Subject: Re: Grand Canyon: Good hotel recommendations?
Organization: Engineering, CONVEX Computer Corp., Richardson, Tx., USA
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 18:14:14 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by a user at CONVEX Computer
              Corp. The opinions expressed are those of the user and
              not necessarily those of CONVEX.

splee@gnu.ai.mit.edu (Seng-Poh Lee, Speedy) writes:
>> Anyone care to recommend their favourite Grand Canyon hotels?

well, on the north rim there is only one lodge, so that is my
favorite over there.

the south rim has several lodges, all are owned by the same
company (fred).  the el tovar is the most elegant, a beautiful
old lodge right on the rim, it is on the national register of
historic places.  it is the most expensive and also has the
best (+ most expensive) restaurant.  the bright angel lodge is quite
popular.  more rustic than the e.t., it is also right on the rim
(and next to the bright angel trailhead).  it has some cabins
available, which would probably be what i would opt for if i
were not camping.  the restaurant at the b.a. is reasonably
priced and the food is decent.  also along the rim are the kachina 
and thunderbird lodges, i would opt for these only if i weren't 
rich enough for the e.t. and if the b.a. were full.  there's nothing
too special about them, they kind of look like big dormatories.

there are also 2 lodges set away from the rim, the yavapai and
the maswik.  they are the least expensive, no view of the canyon.
restaurants at both are "cafeteria" style.

just outside the park in the little fugly town of tusayan are
3 more lodges, including a best western and a fred lodge called
the moqui (whose dining room and lounge are hotspots for locals,
the mexican cuisine is mediocre at best but we're not picky).

have fun!

veek
From: hautala@m2c.org (Jim Hautala)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: J.W. Marriot Hotel
Keywords: Hotel Marriot Los Angeles
Date: 8 Apr 92 22:06:36 GMT
Organization: Massachusetts Microelectronics Center, Westboro, Ma 


   Hi,
    
      I was wondering if anyone out there has stayed at the J.W. Marriot
      Hotel in Century City Los Angeles. We will be staying there in a few
      weeks and was just wondering of any experiences. Also If anyone has
      stayed at the Marriot Hotel in Berkeley Ca. that would also be helpful

      thanx

      --jim
From: marlow@delta.egr.msu.edu (Michael J Marlow)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Hawaii, Vacation & Honeymoon
Keywords: Hotels, Things to do?
Date: 13 Apr 92 20:32:06 GMT
Article-I.D.: msuinfo.1992Apr13.203206.5451
Reply-To: marlow@delta.egr.msu.edu (Michael J Marlow)
Organization: College of Engineering, Michigan State University


      My fiancee' and I are planing to go to Hawaii for our Honeymoon in
September.  We have never been there before, but were wondering where good
places to stay and what kind of different things there are to do on a 2 week
vacation.  Basically, we want to have a good time, but try to avoid the supper
expensive touristy places.  Any ideas on how to plan a Honeymoon/Vacation on
the Econo-Budget in Hawaii would be most appreciated.

        Thanks,

         Mike Marlow
         Michigan State Univ.
         marlow@frith.egr.msu.edu
From: HRL@psuvm.psu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Pennsylvania -> Amsterdam by Air?
Date: 16 Apr 92 22:02:02 GMT
Organization: Penn State University

What is the least expensive way to get to Amsterdam by air?  Dates of
travel need to be around 10MAY92 with a return on 17MAY92.  There is some
flexibility in the schedule.  The absolute dates for being in Amsterdam are
12-16MAY92.  I lost the information on a Dutch-based airline with low rates
that was flying in 1990.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in
advance. Howard
From: autry@sgi.com (Larry Autry)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Conference facility in St. Louis, MO
Date: 8 Apr 92 07:14:53 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, St. Louis, MO

In article <1992Apr8.035220.21640@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu> 21329BJ@MSU writes:
>My father is planning a reunion for his Navy buddies in St. Louis, MO
>later this year.  The hotel where they plan to stay is not meeting his
>needs regarding their conference rooms.  They are a small group, fifteen
>or so.  I was wondering if anyone could recommend a conference facility
>near the downtown area.  Thanks for any and all help!
>
>--Barb
>Barbara Johnson                             | "Are you an angel of
>Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |  mercy or a dance
> 21329bj@ibm.cl.msu.edu                     |  instuctor?"
>                                            |  --Bobs, _Iso & the Bobs_

If only fifteen persons are involved, then price is probably your major
consideration, since most hotels could accomodate a party this size.  Try
the Drury Inn at Union Station, the Clarion or Holiday Inn Riverfront. 
My first choice would be Drury Inn.  I've never stayed there, but Union
Station is a fun place to shop/walk/eat and one can take a bus/taxi further
downtown.  Parking facilities are available at Union Station but it's not 
apparent where hotel guests would park.  I suggest calling first before
arrival.
--
Larry Autry
Silicon Graphics, St. Louis
autry@sgi.com
From: grm@druhi.att.com (G. R. Martinez)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Hawaii ideas?
Date: 7 Apr 92 15:17:56 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T-BL Denver, Colorado

Anyone have any "must-see/must-do" ideas on Kauai & Kona/Hawaii for first time
visitors?

Thank you in advance...!

--- 
Gerald R. Martinez	(303) 538-1338		DoD 1701 / VF1100S V65 Sabre
grm@druwy.att.com / att!druwy!grm
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: arussell@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU (ANNE RUSSELL)
Subject: British Heritage Pass
Reply-To: arussell@OAVAX.CSUCHICO.EDU
Organization: California State University, Chico
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 16:53:36 GMT

We'll be in England/Wales for about 10 days and will be visiting castles,
museums, homes, parks, etc. Could we get our money's worth out of a Heritage 
pass for $46 (good for 15 days). Or would we be better off paying full price?
I would suspect we wouldn't be able to get to more than 8-10 of anything that
requires an entry fee.
I don't know what the entrance fees run. If they are quite high, say $10
or so, than the pass seems a good idea.

We will be starting in London, renting a car, and driving to Wales,
then to the north and east and back down towards London, continuing on
with the car to France.
Anne Russell -- arussell@oavax.csuchico.edu
California State University, Chico
From: stw@rtfm.mlb.fl.us (Share The World)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: An economical way to travel around the world and make friends
Date: 11 Apr 92 05:43:23 GMT
Organization: Share The World

"Make a Friend, Share a Vacation" by joining Share The World adult
international exchange organization.  Free membership.  Meet people from 
around the world at your home or theirs, you select the people and places.  
For more information e-mail stw@rtfm.mlb.fl.us
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: chucker@bcars206.uucp (Ron Mcewen)
Subject: Re: travel within Indonesia
Organization: Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Canada
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 21:34:59 GMT

In article <8dsA=JC00Uh_M6foEY@andrew.cmu.edu> jb8o+@andrew.cmu.edu (Jennifer Brodt) writes:
>
>I'm planning a trip to Indonesia for the end of May.
>We will be traveling to Bali (and perhaps some other 
>locales) by air after landing in Jakarta.  
>I'd like some recommendations on whether I should 
>make reservations and buy tickets for such domestic
>flights now, or wait until we are in Indonesia?
>
I was there in August and the earilest some flights
could be booked was two weeks ahead. This included
Bali to Flores and Yogyakarta to Bali. May might not
be as busy, but check carefully so you're not disappointed.

Happy roads. Selamat Jalan.
--
Ron McEwen     | UUCP:  chucker@bigsur.UUCP         | Phone: (613) 765-4591
BNR Ltd.       | or:  ..uunet!bnrgate!bigsur!chucker| FAX:   (613) 763-2626
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: markm@bnr.ca (Mark Marcelissen)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Scotland Info
Date: 12 Apr 92 01:45:10 GMT
Organization: Bell-Northern Research


Can someone recommend castle accomodations in Scotland?
This is for 1 to 3 night stay?

Does anyone have experiences with farmhouse accomodations?

What is the weather presently like in Scotland? 

What other things are worth visiting in Scotland?
Are the any special events during this time?
What are the best distilleries to visit?
What are gasoline prices like?

Please email me direct if you can.
Thanks in advance,
markm@bnr.ca
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: hall@oscar.tc.cornell.edu (Bill Hall)
Subject: Room/hotel recommendations for Paris and Nice early May?
Organization: Cornell Theory Center
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 02:41:31 GMT


    Several of us will be spending a couple of nights in Paris (around May 3)
     and a night or 2 in Nice during the same week. Can anyone recommend a
     couple of hotels that are comfortable and reasonably priced? We have 
      heard how expensive Paris is ... I was there several times 5 years ago
     but the dollar was a lot stronger then....
     What should we expect to spend per night?  We've been planning check with
     the tourist information for hotels when we arrive but could use any 
      suggestions!!!
            Thanks !
From: 2frgghost@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: <None>
Date: 10 Apr 92 16:41:43 CDT
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services

The 3 travel voucher to the bahamas, Hawaii and Continental US have been sold.
Thanks.

Linda
From: meryem@hprnd.rose.hp.com (Meryem Primmer)
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 1992 07:00:18 GMT
Subject: Re: Info. on Atlanta, GA. needed
Organization: East of the Sun & West of the Moon
Newsgroups: rec.travel

>   An interesting "theme" restaurant is "Dante's Down the Hatch."  They
>   have great jazz and fondue is their speciality.  

Dante's has been around for ages.  They've been serving fondue since it was all
the rage in the mid-70's when EVERYONE owned a fondue pot.  The original
Dante's is in Underground.  It's been there since Underground was popular the
first time around (early-mid 70's) and is still there now that Underground has
been revitalized and is all the rage again.  When Underground went under in
the late 70's Dante's opened another location on Peachtree Road in Buckhead
just south of Lenox Square shopping center.  If you like jazz, visit either 
location.

>   "Underground Atlanta" is kind of neat.  Its an underground complex of
>   interesting shops, restaurants, etc.  

Underground in located at the southeast corner of downtown and is called
Underground because it is (mostly) under Alabama street. Underground was The 
Place to go twenty years ago in the early-mid 70's.  Lots of bars, restaurants
and dixieland jazz clubs.  Sort of a subteranean New Orleans.  Then it got 
touristy with lots of tacky T-shirt shops and then the muggers moved in,
after which it closed.  Just a few years ago Underground got urban renewed
by the same folks who developed River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
It's all glass enclosed now and while most of it is still under Alabama St.,
shops and restaurants are located on 3 levels.  There's a wider variety of
things to do now, like shops that have things you'd actually consider buying,
but it seems tamer than the original Underground.  Go during the day or with
a group if you go at night.

Just outside Underground is the Coca Cola museum.  Atlanta is the world
headquarters of Coca Cola.  The museum is a 3 story building which you enter
from the top and work your way down.  I found it fun and lighthearted, but
once was enough.  Basically, it's 2 floors of Coke ads and commercials and
one floor (the bottom floor) of every imaginable Coca Cola product you could
possibly buy.  And of course,  it's laid out so you have to walk through all
the merchandise on your way out.

>   Ride the elevator up to the top of the Peachtree Plaza and look out the
>   window.  Great view!

The Peachtree Plaza is a hotel and is the tallest building in Atlanta.
There's a rotating bar at the top.  Drinks are expensive but it's worth the
price of one drink to do one rotation.  Best time to go is a sunset on a
clear day.

Regards,
Meryem Primmer
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: mookie@milton.u.washington.edu (Christopher Mealy)
Subject: Going to Russia
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 02:26:44 GMT


I considering leaving for Moscow in early June and returning late September
this summer.  I have a number of questions

1. What's the cheapest/best way to get there?
2. Is there any work I could do for anyone ("consulting," writing, etc.)
3. Is there anything I should know that you know that I might not hear about
   anywhere else?

Please write me if you can help at all, or even just want to talk.

Here's some info that might help in answering my questions
-I have housing arrangements already.  I have a friend in Moscow who 
 has extra room.
-My friend has an e-mail address in Moscow.  If you need to consult with 
 someone in Moscow, I can give you his address.
-Despite what this post may indicate, I'm a very good writer, and would
 enjoy writing for any English-language publication.
-I'm an undergraduate enrolled in the honors program at the University of
 Washington.  I'm majoring in cultural anthropolgy and economics.
-I can type, drive a car, program a computer, derive a demand curve,
 teach swimming and lifeguarding, fix small appliances, and play the bass
 and guitar.

If you think you have anything that might help, please reply.


///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Christopher Mealy
 University of Washington                 mookie@u.washington.edu
  Seattle, Washington  USA
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Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: pat@sphinx.phys.Virginia.EDU (pat walsh)
Subject: Nevada lake -- site of Clint Eastwood's "Hell"?
Organization: University of Virginia Physics Department
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 15:43:21 GMT

Last week's post about the Scottish villages where the movie Local Hero was
filmed gave me an idea.  There's a question that's been bugging me for three
and a half years, and I thought I'd see if anyone in rec.travel can answer it.
In September 1988, while driving from Yosemite to Salt Lake City, I drove
past Walker Lake in the Nevada desert.  This lake is located about 10 miles
north of the town of Hawthorne.  Approaching from the south on Nevada Route
359, you first glimpse the lake in the distance from high above, perhaps 20
miles before you get there.  Something about the lake looked instantly familiar
to me, and within 2 or 3 seconds I'd figured it out -- "My God, that's the
lake in High Plains Drifter!"  This is the Clint Eastwood western in which
Clint's character shows up in the sinister little desert lake town of Lago,
makes life generally miserable for the townspeople, and eventually renames
the town Hell (after making the citizens repaint the entire town red).

The movie credits don't name the lake, but they do acknowledge the cooperation
of "The Forest Service, USDA, Inyo National Forest"; this forest spans the
California-Nevada border a few dozen miles south of Hawthorne.  Can anyone
confirm that Walker Lake is (or is not) the lake seen in the movie?  This HPD
fan would love to know!  Thanks.

Patrick Walsh
University of Virginia Department of Physics
pw@virginia.bitnet, pw@virginia.edu, pat@gomez.phys.virginia.edu