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From: etbeteille@happy.colorado.edu
Subject: Pole To Pole on A&E
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: 12 Jan 93 13:39:07 MDT

Anyone caught the Arts & Entertainment channel's "Pole to Pole"?
It's a documentary of Michael Palin's trek from North Pole to
South Pole, through Norway, Finland, Russia, Turkey, Egypt,
Africa, Antarctica and place in-between.  It's the first travel
show I've seen in a while that presents travel for what it is --
often confusing, sometimes hilarious, sometimes dull -- and 
offers real people in real situations (even considering he was
with a film crew).

Palin was once with Monty Python, so he has a quick, witty mind,
even in some of the most frustrating situations -- buying vodka
in Leningrad (this was summer '91), finding the right train track
in Cairo and 7-hour delays on the Nile.

A&E has already shown 3 hours of this BBC production.  It's
possible this has been out for a while, but this is the first I've
seen it.  "Pole to Pole" is shown Mondays at 6 and 10 p.m. (Moun-
tain time) and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. (mountain) on A&E  (Local cable
listings could be different.)  The episode "Mediterranean Maze"
will be repeated this Wednesday night.                 

Eric.
From: grob@chorus.fr (Lori S. Grob)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Cold Spell in Europe
Date: 6 Jan 93 11:20:18 GMT

In case there is anyone leaving for Europe tomorrow
who hasn't heard this yet...

We are just coming to the end of (I hope) some
of the coldest weather we have had here in a long
time. This weekend was very cold in Paris and
there has been snow in Italy in places that haven't
seen snow in 20 years.

I think that this is coming to an end but I am
sitting here at work typing this in a turtleneck
sweater and a sweatshirt and a wool scarf so if you 
are coming to France, Italy or the UK throw a couple
of extra layers in the suitcase. 

Maybe that will guaranty that this ends sooner.

Brrr..
--
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6 avenue Gustave Eiffel			fax   +33-1-30-57-00-66	
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FRANCE
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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Swaziland
Date: 7 Jan 1993 19:53:17 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Swaziland
============================================================
Swaziland - Consular Information Sheet
 December 24, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located in the Central Bank 
Building on Warner Street in the capital city of Mbabane.  The 
mailing address is P.O. Box 199, Mbabane, Swaziland.  The Embassy 
telephone number is (268) 46441/5.

Country Description:  Swaziland is a small developing nation.  
Facilities for tourism are available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required.  Visas are not 
required of tourists planning to stay less than 60 days.  Temporary 
residence permits are issued in Mbabane for longer stays.  Visitors 
must report to immigration authorities or to a police station within 
48 hours, if they are not lodged in a hotel.  Yellow fever and 
cholera immunizations are required if the visitor is arriving from 
an infected area.  Anti-malarial treatment is recommended.  Further 
information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Kingdom of 
Swaziland, 3400 International Drive, N.W., Suite 3M, Washington 
D.C., telephone (202) 362-6683.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited.  Doctors and 
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  
Not all U.S. medical insurance is valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved to be useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained 
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers 
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Petty street crime, primarily theft of money 
and personal property, occurs with some frequency.  Useful 
informtion 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

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 includes general information on travel 
in the area.

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

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From: smazu@ameris.ameritech.com (Steven P. Mazurek)
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on Nova Scotia
Organization: Ameritech, Hoffman Estates, IL
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 14:13:37 GMT

hyw@philabs.philips.com (Huay-Yong Wang) writes:

>My wife and I are planning a trip to Nova Scotia and PEI this spring.
>We are thinking of taking the cruise boat from Portland, Maine
>that allows us to bring our car along. What's the best time to go
>during the spring season? Comments and sightseeing tips will be greatly
>appreciated.

It been a while since I've been in that area, but here's what I remember
about my last trip.

The cruise boat is a car farey and the trip takes about 6 hours. Cabins
are available but if you want one make your reservations EARLY! There
are enough places on the ship to "camp out" though. There was some
gamble too, if you're so inclined.

There are five auto tours that thread through Nova Scotia. I can't
remember all their names, but at Yarmouth, you can pick up maps and
guides from the tourist information center. 

My favorite side in the Atlantic. There many small towns and pubs to
duck into. Some of them have become quite "touristy" over the years,
but they can still be interesting: Lunnenburg, Peggy's Cove, etc. 
Watch for the local activities on you trip, like the Blessing of the
Fishing Fleet in Lunnenburg.

Halifx is a great site-seeing town, if you interesting in the history of
the region.

I have a soft spot for Cape Breton Island. There are many small
and cozy Inns and B&Bs. Its remote and has some of the best scenery.
The auto tour that circumvents the island is said to be the most scenic
in North America; if you can find a time when it's not cloudy or covered
in fog (ocean you know ...). The Alexander's Graham Bell museum is also
located on Cape Breton - I highly recommend it.

I'm not as familiar with the Bay of Fundy side. Tururo (sp?) is the spot
I remember, because I had to get up at 02:00 am to watch a river run
backwards!

There a many good guide books on the region. I believe Fodor has one
that is good. Books like these provide all types of information.
Especially on the weather. It's not what you'd expect any time of the
year.  8-)



-- 
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Ameritech Services            |         smazu@ameris.center.il.ameritech.com
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From: S107142@UMRVMA.umr.edu
Subject: Re: Info on parks around Grand Canyon
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 07:25:59 GMT
Organization: Univ of MO - Rolla

I suggest you can take a round trip from Las Vegas, via Zion, Bryce canyon,
Grand canyon, and Laughlinl.  Unfortunately, Grand canyon north rim is closed
during the winter season.  The road may be icy in high country.  The best
season to take this trip is early summer, although I just took it in December.
It is still very worthy to visit these national parks.----- James
EOF
------------------------- Original Article -------------------------
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From: jamensky@bnr.ca (Mark Jamensky)
Subject: Info on parks around Grand Canyon
Reply-To: jamensky@bnr.ca (Mark Jamensky)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 16:03:32 GMT

  I will be travelling to the Grand Canyon in May for about a week of hiking and
rafting.  I have heard that there are a number of other parks that are well wort
seeing that are within several hours driving.  I have one other week and I would
like to know how best to spend it in one or more of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol
Reef, Canyonlands, Arches, and Mese Verde.

  Thanks once again.

--            | Bell-Northern Research - Ottawa | Conform or be cast out.
Mark Jamensky | jamensky@bnr.ca  (613) 765-4942 | - Rush

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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Namibia
Date: 7 Jan 1993 14:55:17 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

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

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 14 Lossen Street 
in the capital city of Windhoek.  The mailing address is Box 9890, 
Windhoek 9000, Namibia. The telephone number is (204) 221-675, or 
222-680.

Country Description:  Namibia is a southern African country with a 
moderately developed economy.  Facilities for tourism are available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport, onward/return ticket and proof of 
sufficient funds are required for entrance into Namibia.  A visa is  
required for tourist or business visits.  Travelers can obtain 
further information from the Embassy of Namibia at 1605 New 
Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202) 
386-0540.  As of this writing, the government of Namibia had not 
issued regulations regarding how travelers arriving in Namibia from 
countries not having Namibian representation will be able to obtain 
visas.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are relatively modern, 
especially in the city of Windhoek.  Doctors and hospitals often 
expect immediate cash payment for health care services.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved to be useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained 
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers 
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Some petty crime occurs.  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.

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 in 
Windhoek can obtain updated information on travel and security in 
Namibia.

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From: spoitras@mta.ca
Subject: looking for people in Prague
Reply-To: spoitras@mta.ca
Organization: Mount Allison U, Sackville, N.B. Canada 
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 18:08:41 GMT

PRAGUE!!!!!!!!  Calling PRAGUE.......
HELLO THERE, just wondering if anyone can help me out. My brother is 
going to Prague to work on January 15th and is wondering if anyone 
over there knows of a place he could stay for 6 months. an apartment
or a room with a family. He is willing to teach English in exchange 
for lower rent. 
	Any information would be helpful!!!    thanks,
							Sue

please e-mail me at  SPOITRAS@MTA.CA

From: ngsw@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com (Soon Wei NG)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 10:35:48 GMT
Subject: Love Hotel in Japan
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Singapore
Newsgroups: rec.travel

I came to know of the Love Hotels in Japan recently thru' a friend that just
got back from the land of the rising sun. However, he was not able to provide
me with a vivid picture of how they looked inside.

Has anyone been/stayed at a Love Hotel before ? What's so special about these
hotels ? Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Organization: Arizona State University
Date: Thursday, 7 Jan 1993 14:42:27 MST
From: <ATJMO@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: chicago, illinois

Restaurants:


Thai:  Rosded's in the area of Lincoln and Western
Indian: Anywhere on Devon
Persian: Reza's on North Clark Street
Italian: Taylor Street area
Yummy Italian ice (Summer only): Taylor Street (I don't remember the name --
just ask someone)
Korean: Gin Go Gae on North Clark (I think)
Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Byron's on North Avenue
Vegetarian, good summer patio: Heartland Cafe in Roger's park
Burritos:  El Famous in Roger's Park
Greek Food: Greek Town area
Chicago Style Pizza: Carmen's Pizza
Downtown Cafe: Gold Coast
Upscale, downtown Indian (Northern Indian cuisine): Bukhara
Great beer selection, interesting people: The Artful Dodger
Tapas: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
Continental: Jerome's
Seafood: Davis Street Fish Market in Evanston

Call to check on hours of operation and whether they have a liquor license.
Most of the above restaurants are pretty inexpensive -- they were my
favorite haunts when I was victim of graduate-student poverty, and they
remain among my favs.
From: masmm@gdr.bath.ac.uk (M McGettrick)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Small CZECH hotels in Prague (query)...
Date: 11 Jan 93 14:55:32 GMT
Organization: School of Mathematics, University of Bath, UK



I'm interested in travelling to Prague for about 5 days in the off-season
(say early March), and would like to find any info on cheap CZECH hotels
(i.e. not Western chains etc.) or guest houses. Could anyone give me an idea
what the price would be (can you still get places for less than 10 pounds?
-I'm only looking for basic facilities). Or if anyone has a specific address
of a good local hotel I'd love to get it (how is the CKM hotel in Prague?)

Michael Mc Gettrick,
University of Bath.
England.

masmm@gdr.bath.ac.uk
From: khellem@rufus.uio.no (Knut Hellem)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: RENTAL SOUTHERN FRANCE
Keywords: Summer 93
Date: 11 Jan 93 11:23:41 GMT
Reply-To: khellem@rufus.uio.no (Knut Hellem)
Organization: University of Oslo, Norway


 
I am looking for a rental home in the Southern part of France 
14 days from the end of June 93.
We are two families ( 4 adults and 4 children) so we need at least
4 bedrooms and we prefer a outdoore swimming-pool.

Please send mail to khellem@usit.uio.no

Thanks in advance
Organisation: European Space Technology Centre (E.S.T.E.C)
Date: Friday, 8 Jan 1993 16:53:17 CET
From: <JKAS@ESTEC.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject:    Trip to New Orleans

Hi everybody!

Next week I'll be in New Orleans for a long weekend.
Can anybody please advise do's and don'ts? I'm especially
interested in very nice off-tourist places (bars/clubs/
restaurants etc.)

Thanks for your help and sorry if this is an FAQ.

Jacqueline
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: ah505@yfn.ysu.edu (Brian Quinby)
Subject: GUATEMALA: Request for Help
Organization: Youngstown State University/Youngstown Free-Net
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 03:05:44 GMT


I am looking for someone who might do me a favor if they are
flying into Guatemala city. Basically, I need to have a package
(contents: letter and photographs - will be open for your
inspection) delivered to someone at the airport. 

The mail in Guatemala sucks and I really want this to get there.
If you are going and might be willing to be of assistance, please
e-mail me at quinby@imsa.edu

Thank you.

		Brian
From: elef@smarmy.Eng.Sun.COM (elaine 'beano' leffler)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Napa lodgings sought
Keywords: under $120, please...
Date: 4 Jan 93 22:30:24 GMT
Reply-To: elef@smarmy.Eng.Sun.COM
Distribution: ba
Organization: Sun Microsystems
NNTP-Posting-Host: smarmy.eng.sun.com

i'm looking for a reasonably priced hotel in or close to napa,  california.
i've been gifted with a pair of wine train tickets and my beau and i would
like to stay a night in napa and make a weekend of it.  we'd like to
stay in a bed and breakfast, but the prices in napa are so inflated
($140 a night to SHARE a bathroom?  talk about CHARMING...) that i'm
willing to 'downgrade' to a hotel if it will take us into the 100-120
per night range.

any recommendations?  please, no 'delightful rooms' for 180+ per night.

thanks!

elef


  **...........................................................**
     Elaine 'beano' Leffler	SunConnect Customer Advocate
     elef@smarmy.Eng.Sun.Com	       (415) 336-5142
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    your sweet little cupcake, baked with the batter from HELL....

   "...technology marches on - and makes 150-mph motorcycles for
    15-mph beginners' brains."	_motorcyclist_
Organization: Telecommunications, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 13:59:41 -0500 
From: "Erica A. Lipasti" <el1q+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: How To Say "Thank You"
	<WLIM.93Jan10152737@gdstech.GRUMMAN.COM>
	<MEYER.93Jan11124316@ibsen.geomatic.no>

Kiitos  (Finnish)

Erica
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From: 6042230@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: Re: Peurta Vallata(sp?) Mexico
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 93 08:37:26 PST

------------------------- Original Article -------------------------
From: illya@pyrtor.UUCP (Illya Barnett)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Peurta Vallata(sp?) Mexico
Date: 11 Jan 93 14:19:06 GMT
Reply-To: illya@pyrtor.UUCP (Illya Barnett)
Distribution: na
Organization: Pyramid Technology Canada, Toronto, Ontario

In article <1993Jan6.090401.6438@desire.wright.edu> rocker@desire.wright.edu wri
[.. deleted for brevity ..]
>
>>
>> 	So could anyone tell us about Porta V.?  How nice is it? how will it be
>> the 1st week of April?  Any activities?  Is it better/worse/different from
>> Cancun?  Did you notice any handicapped  accomendation?
>>
>> Thanx for any info.
>> rock hard

I tried to e-mail this, but my mail kept bouncing.  Therefore, I'm posting
my response;


First of all, you spell it Puerto Vallarta.  I just returned from
a 1 week vacation down there.  It was the best vacation I've had yet.
It was my third time to Mexico - and I definitely recommend Puerto
Vallarta.

We actually stayed at the Radisson Nuevo Vallarta, which is a 20
minute drive from the town of Puerto Vallarta.  Our hotel was all-
inclusive, so we did not have to worry about drinking the water (it
was purified), or eating the food.  The hotel had daily activities,
and nightly theme nights; however, we usually went into town at night.

Most of the hotels in Puerto Vallarta are located in the 'hotel zone',
which is off the main road, just before you reach the cobble stone
streets of PV.  The hotels all look great - we did not actually go
inside any of them, but the Krystal, the Ramada and the Fiesta Americana
all looked superior.

Puerto Vallarta has a tour company which runs several tours, ranging
from an all-day boat cruise, to a jungle tour.  We did the boat cruise,
which was fun. As far as handicapped accommodations go, there was a
woman who had broken her leg and was in a wheel-chair at our hotel, and
it looked like she was able to access everything.

If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to try to answer
them.  I loved Puerto Vallarta, and will definitely go back next
year.

If you do have questions, please e-mail me with your correct
e-mail address, so we do not use up space on the net :-)

--
Illya Barnett                   |"With the gravity so many claim of their
illya@pyrtor.UUCP               |existence, it's a wonder these nine planets
..pyramid!pyrtor!illya          |don't get confused and collide.."-Bourbons
--
Illya Barnett                   |"With the gravity so many claim of their
illya@pyrtor.UUCP               |existence, it's a wonder these nine planets
..pyramid!pyrtor!illya          |don't get confused and collide.."-Bourbons


Sorry I had to post, tried to e-mail but it didn't get through.
I was wondering about the cost of the trip, where is the best places to stay,
what the weather conditions were like. Any other details that you can think of
would be greatly appreaciated.

Donna
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Lesotho
Date: 6 Jan 1993 15:23:55 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

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

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 254 Kingsway, 
Maseru West; the mailing address is P.O. Box 333, Maseru 100, 
Lesotho.  The telephone number is (266) 312-666.

Country Description:  Lesotho is a developing country in southern 
Africa.  Facilities for tourists are limited.

Entry Requirements:  Visas are issued upon arrival at the point of 
entry for stays of three months or less, and can be extended.  
Travelers can contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, for further 
information regarding entry requirements.  The telephone number is 
(202) 797-5533.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are minimal.  Many 
medicines are unavailable.  Doctors and hospitals often expect 
immediate cash payment for health care services.  U.S. medical 
insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained from 
the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline, 
telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Deteriorating economic conditions in the 
country, aggravated by the return of large numbers of unemployed 
miners from South Africa, have caused an increase in the frequency 
of armed robberies, break-ins, and auto thefts.  This occurs 
primarily in the capital city, but can occur elsewhere as well.  
Victims have included members of the foreign diplomatic corps and 
foreign aid missions.  During the past year an American was shot, a 
French woman and an Irish man were kidnapped and a Swedish woman was 
killed, all during auto thefts.  Traveling alone or at night is 
particularly dangerous.  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.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strict and 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 region.

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

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