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From: STU@mwvm.mitre.org
Subject: Re: NYC on the 4th July, too crowded ?
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, McLean VA 22102
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 13:49:36 GMT

I was in the harbour on our sailboat for the 4th of July celebration when
the tall ships were there in 1986 for the re-dedication of the Statue of
Liberty.  I'll never forget the experience - it was among the high points
of my life.
 
 
There were 7 very large barges in the harbour with fireworks that were timed
with music that was playing on nearly every boat in the harbour - I guess
there must have been 5,000 small boats and a large number of very large
boats.
 
The harbour, at least, was heavily partrolled and other than the normal
issues of sailing, there were no special problems.  We went on shore at
liberty island - and it was very, very crowded - but, again, there were no
special problems.
 
If staying on land, I would be sure I had a reservation long in advance -
I expect the hotels will be quite full.  Distances are generally short
enough that the lack of cabs and excessive traffic shouldn't be a real
problem.  If you can get to the waterfront near world trade - or get a
hotel facing the harbour, you will see a fireworks display that you'll
never forget.
 
 
I enjoyed it so much that when I heard the tall ships were coming again
this year, I barrowed a boat from Annapolis and plan to sail to New York
for the display.  Since we now live in Texas - you can get an idea of my
feelings.
 
If you skip the crowds and big celebration, you will miss something really
interesting in the fireworks and party display.  If you sail or boat, charter
something - it is quite a weekend.!!.
 
/Stu Bell
From: inna@hpindda.cup.hp.com (Inna Lauris)
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 16:18:53 GMT
Subject: Re: Vacinations for Greek Islands?
Organization: HP Information Networks, Cupertino, CA
Newsgroups: rec.travel

/ hpindda:rec.travel / iadt3mk@prism.gatech.EDU (Michael Kustermann) /  5:59 am  Apr  3, 1992 /

>I am not sure that there is a vaccine against hepatitis.  You can get
>shots of gammaglobuline to boost your immune system but it is not a
>vaccine per se (like getting a shot against yellow fever for example).
>I am, however, not a doctor so ...


There is a vaccination available. A friend of mine had it done when it turned
out that her husband had hepatitis B.


				Inna
From: wisler@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (dale.j.wisler)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: New Orleans accommodations?
Date: 15 Apr 92 18:37:24 GMT
Organization: AT&T

My girlfriend and I will be staying in New Orleans for
1 night on Friday, May 15.

We've never been there before, and we'd like to stay in a quiet
place near the French Quarter, for ~$100 for a double room.

I've checked a few travel books, and the choices are overwhelming.
The Frenchmen hotel sounds interesting, as a real breakfast is included.

Does anyone have a recommendation?  Thanks in advance.

  Dale Wisler  |  wisler@mvuxd.att.com  or  att!mvuxd!wisler
From: noah@coos.dartmouth.edu (Noah Cole)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Virgin Islands (St. Johns and British (Tortola)) INFO WANTED
Date: 7 Apr 92 02:38:15 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Hey out there!  I am going to St. Johns for 3 days and then to Tortola
for 4 days with my family in 2 weeks.  We will be at Cinnamon Bay on St.Johns,
and then we will be on the beach on Tortola.  We will have a car/jeep on
Tortola.

We will have snorkeling gear with us.  If anyone has any suggestions of places
to visit, please send them to me or post.  I will summarize any comments
if there is enough interest!  Thanks

-Noah

PS: One interesting note, Continental Airlines does not reserve seats FROM
the islands to New York because there are no computers.  Do any other airlines
FROM St. Johns?  
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From: kevins@offroad.Central.Sun.COM (Kevin Suboski  Sun SE - Detroit)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Cruise Ship .vs. Windjammer
Date: 17 Apr 92 16:42:34 GMT
Organization: "Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, CA."
NNTP-Posting-Host: offroad.central.sun.com


We went on a Carnival cruise a few months ago and enjoyed it
so much that we are beginning to plan next years cruise.  We are
looking into Windjammer Cruises instead of the Big Cruise Ships.

I thought I would ask you veteran cruisers that have done both
which you enjoyed both and what you saw as the most distinctive
differences (beside the obvious ones of size).

Any opinions appreciated.

Kevin
From: lm00+@andrew.cmu.edu (Louise B. McFeaters)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Have you had Delhi Belly?
Date: 17 Apr 92 19:55:27 GMT
Organization: Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

I have been back from India for 3 weeks now, and still need
Lomotil.....I was wondering if this was a normal reaction to eating the
wrong foods or if I was experienceing something that is more dire
From: my@berlioz.nsc.com (Mike Yip)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: What's Poughkeepsie, New York like?
Summary: Don't go!
Keywords: New York, Marist, Poughkeepsie
Date: 11 Apr 92 16:06:56 GMT
Organization: National Semiconductor Corp.

In article klopfens@bgsu.edu (Bruce Klopfenstein) writes:
>I am interested in a job in Poughkeepsie, New York, but know nothing 
>of the community.  What is the area like?  Terraine?  The local
>economy?  History?  Any info would really be appreciated.

I used to work for IBM in Poughkeepsie and I both like it and dislike
it.  I like it because it is more peaseful and quite (for Monday to
Friday) but it is too dead and not much actions.  I ended up driving
down to NYC in the weekend very often.

Poughkeepsie looks very nice and peaceful.  But don't live in the
downtown area, but it is a pit.  It is right next to the Hudson River
but the water is too dirty (IMHO).  In the summer, it is pretty humid.
In the winter, it snow a little (I likt snow) and you can drive for
~45mins to Hunter Mtn for skiing.  You can drive down to New York City
and the trip is ~1.25 hr - 2.00 hrs (one way) depends on if you drive
fast on windy parkway.

-- Mike


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From: alex@uniwa.uwa.oz.au (Alex Reid)
Subject: Re: Hong Kong
Organization: University of Western Australia
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 08:30:12 GMT

danr@ais.org (Daniel Romanchik) writes:
: My wife and I are planning a trip to Hong Kong, and are looking for

Well, where do you start!?  I've been there a few times.  As for sights,
the most amazing IMHO is the view of the city at night when viewed from a
trip on the Star Ferry.  Also, the view from the Peak, having taken the
cable car there (45 degree journey), is worthwhile.

As to shopping, if you've never shopped in the Orient, then you need
some tuition, as you can get badly burnt from such ploys as taking the
camera you've just chosen out back to put it in its box, when they
return, something else altogther has found its way into your box!  And
many retailers will make any promises you want to get your sale, on such
matters as international validity of guarantees.  There *are* bargains
to be made, but don't lose your cool!

And I hope you like noise!  Hong Kong never stops.  This is also
fascinating - I watched (using binoculars!) a game of Mah Jong going on
in a room opposite my hotel late in the afternoon.  It was still going
at 1am, and finished at about 7am next morning.  They started again that
night!  I could see the hands the guy with his back to me was playing!

A fascinating place.  I hope you enjoy it!

Alex.
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From: mara@panix.com (Mara Chibnik)
Subject: Re: Going between NYC and Washington, DC
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 11:31:43 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: (getting there)
Keywords: Washington, DC, NY, NYC

my@laverde.nsc.com (Mike Yip) writes:
 >>	Can anyone tell me what is the best way to travel
 >>between New York City and Washington, D.C.  What are the
 >>shuttles that fly between the two cities?  What long and
 >>how much will Metroliner or Amtrack be?
tippett@acf9.nyu.edu (Michael Tippett) writes:
 >The Amtrack slow train takes about 3:40, round trip excursion fare is
 >$89. The Metroliner is about an hour faster and is about $110 each
 >way.

There is now a weekend discount on the Metroliner.  It's in effect 
Saturdays and Sundays and is based on each one-way trip.  The
discount fare for unreserved trains is no longer available on Sundays.



-- 

  Mara Chibnik
  mara@panix.com                Life is too important to be taken seriously.
From: ccas27@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Driving from Calais to Meribel
Date: 8 Apr 92 10:04:03 GMT
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster


 This Easter a group of friends and myself are going to drive from
 Calais to Meribel. I would like to hear from anyone who has already
 made this trip. Is it a good idea ? How long will it take ? In short
 please tell me how you got on - Dream Trip or Nightmare ?

 Information on your experiences of Meribel itself would also be very
 useful - things like favourite bar/restaurant/chairlift/run etc.

 Thanks in advance.

 Andy.

 ccas27@uk.ac.strath.vaxa

 A.J.Anderson@uk.ac.strath
From: sheldon_newman.d080_mail@qmgate.mitre.org (Sheldon Newman)
Subject: Passage on Cargo Ships
Organization: The MITRE Corporation
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1992 13:22:28 GMT


Does anyone have information on cargo ships that also carry passengers. 
How do you book them? How does their cost compare to air travel? Was it a 
good experience? Where do they go? How long do they take? My daughter 
wants to return from Europe, but has suddenly experienced "fear of flying" 
that made the last few trips for her unpleasent.

Sheldon Newman
sheldon_newman.d080_mail@qmgate.mitre.org
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From: horne-scott@CS.YALE.EDU (Scott Horne)
Subject: Re: NYC on the 4th July, too crowded ?
Organization: Computer "Science" Dept, Yale University
Distribution: rec
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 02:35:19 GMT

In article <13856@acorn.co.uk>, ABienek@acorn.co.uk (Alex Bienek) writes:
<
<I am planning to spend a few days in New York at the beginning
<of July and I believe that this years July 4th celebrations
<are going to be more extravagant than usual for the 500th
<anniversary of the discovery of America.

Why should they be?  The anniversary of the establishment of the United $tates
of Amerika isn't connected to the anniversary of the so-called "discovery" of
the Americas (of which the U$ governs only a tiny, relatively insignificant
part) by Columbus.  Or is `New York' also the name of a city in Spain or
Italy?

<Can someone tell me if it is likely to be the case that NYC will
<be so crowded at this time that it will be impossible to get a
<room in a hotel or a seat in a restaurant or a taxi.

It probably won't be, but be prepared to pay through the nose.  As for
taxis:  You'll want to take the subway (except to get to your hotel if
you're carrying a great deal of luggage).  Taxis in New York are quite
expensive.

<I would like to be there for the celebrations

I wouldn't.

<but if the crowds
<are likely to prevent me from seeing the city then on balance
<I think I would rather avoid July 4th and arrive a few days
<later.

I'd suggest avoiding any festivities in New York (particularly St Patrick's
Day--especially if you're going to take the train back to your Connecticut
home [you don't want to know why]) if you have sightseeing in mind.

					--Scott

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From: horne-scott@CS.YALE.EDU (Scott Horne)
Subject: Re: edinburgh in may
Organization: Computer "Science" Dept, Yale University
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 17:02:30 GMT

In article <1992Apr10.132005.22121@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk>, jack@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk (Jack Campin) writes:
<davide@sco.COM (David Escoffery) wrote:
<
<It's spelt "whisky" in Scotland.

Unless you're referring to "Irish whiskey".

					--Scott

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From: betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: SPEEDING (where to do it)
Date: 16 Apr 92 17:01:34 GMT
	<1992Apr16.053959.1593@sq.sq.com>
Organization: UMass/Boston

In article <1992Apr16.053959.1593@sq.sq.com> msb@sq.sq.com (Mark Brader) writes:
> referred to the US speed limit having been increased from 55 to 65 mph
> (from 89 to 105 km/h) in rural areas.  This increase in fact applies
> only to the "Interstate" highway network, which is the main network of
> freeways (motorways) in the US.  All other roads, including non-Interstate
    You have to watch the signs. The Mass Pike (Interstate I-90) has
two 55-mph zones and two 65-mph zones. The state police do ticket on
the Pike, and I bet I could guess where they are hiding! 
  Route 1 in Maine goes from 50-35-50-35 every kilometer and the signs
are not easy to see! I think those small towns make quite a profit...
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From: kester@mte.ncsu.edu (Dan Kester)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Driving into Czechoslovakia
Date: 14 Apr 92 15:26:00 GMT
Organization: Mat. Sci. & Eng., NCSU

In article <6272@public.BTR.COM> jbauman@btr.btr.com writes:
>
>
>I'll be driving around Europe this summer, and may want to
>pop into Czechoslovakia.  Can we just show up at the border and drive
>in, or do they still require visas etc.?  Thanks..
>
Try calling their embassy in Washington to find out.  You'll get more reliable
info than you will on the net.  Also, ask a travel agent.  Their reservations
computers have visa information.
From: peterw@spider.co.uk (Peter Woodhouse)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Hitching to Scotland
Date: 14 Apr 92 17:29:24 GMT
Organization: Spider Systems Limited, Edinburgh, UK.

In article <1992Apr13.180047.8837@informix.com> proberts@informix.com (Paul Roberts) writes:
>In article <1992Apr9.124201.19098@newstand.syr.edu> martinez@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Kenneth Mtz. (YONIX)) writes:
>>
>>  Well we are hitch hiking to Scotland (Inverness) from London.
>>  Anyone out there that has done this? Any suggestions? 
>>  How long do you think it will take if we are lucky? Today's
>>  been the warmestday of the year here in London (of course it
>>  is not because of the election) in any case hope the people 
>>  planning to visit the city find as nice a weather as today's.
>>
>>  My vote is for Dillons, not Foyles they are both pretty close
>>  so I suggest you visit both bookstores. Speaker's Corner is
>>  at Hyde Park. Get of  Marble Arch tube station you'll see the 
>>  crowd.
>>
>>  Thanks for this space, 
>>
>>  Kenn.
>
>I've done it, quite a few years ago. If you are lucky, I'd say
>one day. If "we" equals "one male & one female", that will also
>help. Start from Staple's Corner, the southern end of the M1.
>There are always a bunch of hitchhikers there.
>
>Wish I was going to Scotland!
>
>Paul
>

Unfortunately, the southern end of the M1 is closed up to junction 2 (I think)
due to an IRA bomb doing a bridge some damage.  I don't think it is certain
when it will re-open.

Peter
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Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.food.restaurants
From: margaret@infonode.ingr.com (Margaret Wiginton)
Subject: Restaurants in Nashville
Keywords: not too expensive, please
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 13:37:21 GMT

My husband and I are planning a weekend trip to Nashville at the
end of the month.  I want to avoid chain restaurants, "theme"
restaurants with bad food, and really expensize restaurants.
Rather, I'd love to find some small, unique places to explore --
we like (or would like to try) just about any type of food.

Please email your suggestions -- I'll share a summary if anyone
is interested.

Thanks!
-- 
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From: horne-scott@CS.YALE.EDU (Scott Horne)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: China border regulations
Date: 8 Apr 92 22:59:53 GMT
Article-I.D.: cs.1992Apr8.225953.1207
Organization: Computer "Science" Dept, Yale University

In article <10228@cernvax.cern.ch>, steveb@cernvax.cern.ch (Steve Bougerolle) writes:
<In <1992Apr8.184020.26397@cs.yale.edu> horne-scott@CS.YALE.EDU (Scott Horne) writes:
<>In article <1992Apr7.192313.16804@yang.earlham.edu>, jeremiah@yang.earlham.edu writes:
<
<><If they are really asking for AIDS test results at customs
<>Yes.
<
<The last I heard this was only required if you were after a student visa,
<not for tourists.

Or intend to stay for a long period of time (a year or more, I think).

					--Scott

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From: sconnoll@pluto.csee.lehigh.edu (Sean Connolly)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Interail?
Date: 15 Apr 92 18:09:51 GMT
Reply-To: sconnoll@pluto.csee.lehigh.edu
Organization: Artificial Intelligence Lab, Lehigh University


	Posted this question once before but only got one response, so will try
again...

	Does anyone know the requirements to buy an Interrail train pass?
I have dual citizenship Irish/American, with passports from both countries, but
I live in the U.S.  
	Someone told me that you only need to either reside in Europe
for six months or be a citizen.  But does the citizen part imply being a resident?
Couple hundred dollars difference between Interrail and Eurailpass, so would really
like to get the Interrail!
	Also, if I can buy one, is there anywhere here in the States that I could buy
it?
	Thanks,
Sean Connolly
sfc0@pl118c.cc.lehigh.edu
sconnoll@pluto.csee.lehigh.edu
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Subject: Re: Long Layover at London Heathrow
From: derek@fivegl.co.nz (Derek Tearne)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 92 01:34:42 GMT
Reply-To: derek@fivegl.co.nz (Derek Tearne)
Organization: Task Management Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand

In article <4870021@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com> cday@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com (Chris Day) writes:
>
>
>Hmmmmmm. A couple hours in London....
>
>I'd take the tube in to see Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, then walk
>up Whitehall to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery ( impressive
>and free ).  Maybe something to eat before heading back to Heathrow.
>
>Not at night, though.

Why not Chris? 
OK the National gallery is shut but Big Ben et al. are at their most 
visually attractive lit up at night. Also Covent Garden and Leicester 
square.

If you mean personal safety then things must have changed a _lot_ in the 
last couple of years!

Derek Tearne.

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From: cs3ca3bn@maccs.dcss.mcmaster.ca (Chan        KS)
Subject: Nat. Parks in States
Organization: Department of Computer Science, McMaster University
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 19:08:56 GMT

Hi guys,

	I would to spend some time in the Nat. Parks in Utah, Colorado,
and Arizona area this summer.  Since I don't have much money, I would
like to know something which is inexpensive, such as cheap accomdation, 
summer temp. university residence, ...

	My plan is starting from New York City, go to Colorado by Grey
Hound or Amtrek, then ....  I need some one to help me to fill this 
out! Please!  Which city should be my first stop? Which is second?
My destination will be San Fransico or Los Angelas.

	Any comment.  Thanks in advance.

						Alan

P.S. Please reply to cs4gp6ag@maccs.dcss.mcmaster.ca 
     or chanalan@sscvax.mcmaster.ca


P.S.   Definitely, I'll go Grand Canyon and Yellow Stone.   Where else
       should I go!?

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From: martin@megadata.mega.oz.au (Martin Corr)
Subject: Re: EASTER ISLAND, Chile
Originator: martin@cain
Organization: Megadata P/L, North Ryde, Sydney, Aust.
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 00:55:56 GMT

From article <1992Apr13.142841.12231@athena.mit.edu>, by molly@athena.mit.edu (Molly O Baringer):
> Hello.
> 
> Does anyone know anything about Easter Island, Chile in the South Pacific?
> I'll have 3-6 days at the end of May to explore. Suggestions about things to
> do, places to stay, places to eat and what to wear would be appreciated.  Has
> anyone gone scuba diving there?  I can't bring gear so dive shop recommendations
> would be helpful.
>

I had 2.5 days in Easter Island in July, 1990.

The island is very small with two main attractions:

1 Old Volcanoes 
2 Statues

The volcanic crater are just that and obviously havent been active for
centuries. They just tell the story of the creation of the island.

The Statues are fabulous in every way. The quarry in which they were
carved, the quantity of them (~300), the shape (modelled in their own image?)
and the distances they were transported from the quarry with the available
tools. The most baffling things are : how they transported them, and why they
did it in the first place.

The island has an eerie feeling to it which can't be explained
solely by its remoteness. Its thousands of km from anywhere, yet
many explorers discovered it (including obviously James Cook at Easter).

The accomodation is fairly typical of Sth America, but far more expensive.
I have no idea about the "resort" but I stayed with Maria Hey ($25 / head
including breakfast and evening meal).  Maria speaks no English, but is
very helpful in Spanish. When you arrive at the airport you get mobbed
by people offering accomodation; just find her in amoungst the crowd.
Maria's house is just near one of the better Tahai, so a sunset stroll
is essential.

There aren't many shops etc on the island, but you can hire horse, motor
bikes and 4WDs (no insurance) and drive around the island in a day.

I didn't notice any dive facilities or read of any but the Lonely Planet
book on Chile is very useful.

Unless you have plenty of time I think that 3 days is enough time to see
everything (unless you intent hiking around the island).

BTW, IMO Lan Chile is one of the best airlines I have flown on.

Enjoy

Martin Corr

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