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From: r23@cbnewsi.cb.att.com (raymond.r.romanczyk..jr)
Subject: REQUEST: Florida Keys Info.
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 14:37:41 GMT

I will be in Miami on business in early March, and I would like to
stay a few extra days and visit the keys.  I'd appreciate any information
or recomendations on places to stay (particularly in Key West), things
to see/do (particularly good places for snorkeling, fun night spots, good
places to eat etc.).

For hotel recomendations, I'd like to keep it under $100 per night.

Also, can anyone tell me about how long I should expect it to take to drive
between Miami and Key West assuming I leave mid morning on a on a Friday and 
return in the afternoon on Monday or Tuesday?

Thanks

-Ray Romanczyk
From: rnewman@bbn.com (Ron Newman)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: chicago, illinois
Date: 8 Jan 1993 19:36:09 GMT
Organization: Bolt, Beranek & Newman, Inc.
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: spcsun25.bbn.com
Keywords: none

In article <1993Jan7.155343.29615@pony.Ingres.COM>, walker@Ingres.COM (Lynn Walker) writes:
|> I was recently in Chicago on business, and did not have a chance to do any
|> "fun" things. I'd like to come back, but wonder what "fun" things there are
|> to do there.
|> 
|> I like dance clubs (modern) and I also like jazz. 

Chicago is one of my favorite cities.  I'm not sure what a
~modern dance club" would be, but Chicago is world famous for
its blues clubs.   Check out, for instance, Kingston Mines
on Halsted Street; it's open until 4 am, as are a number of
other clubs within a short walk of this one.   

The clubs are a short walk from an Elevated station, 
and the El runs all night (though infrequently after midnight).
So don't worry about how late you stay out.

-- 
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From: lucas@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Brian Lucas)
Subject: Ftp site for rec.travel FAQs - does either exist?
Organization: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 05:11:32 GMT

Does anyone know of an ftp site which is currently storing
information such as FAQs which are of interest to readers
of rec.travel? 

The closest thing that I am aware of to this would be 
Eugene Miya's <eugene@amelia.nas.nasa.gov> post called 
"Simple Suggestions for travel" which is stored at
pit-manager.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/rec.travel, and offers
general tips on how to use the rec.travel group.  It's 
very short.  There's nothing else at pit-manager.

I am building FAQs or 'rec.travel guides' for several 
parts of Canada, and there are several other people 
out there who also maintain a FAQ / guide / "stock 
answer" about their region or a topic.  I am not aware
of any site which collects and stores such information,
but if there is one, I would like to know about it.

If there is no such site, I intend to set one up.

Any comments, questions, advice is welcome!


Brian Lucas

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From: fmbutt@engage.sps.mot.com (Farooq M. Butt)
Subject: Restaurants in Bangkok....
Organization: Motorola RISC Software, Austin, TX
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 06:47:47 GMT


Net.travelwise:

I posted a note a while back regarding any good restaurants & fruit
markets that exist in Bangkok but, sigh, I got nary a reply.  So here
goes again... Would any of you care to recommend good restaurants in
Bangkok (interesting non-touristy places would be great)?  Also what
Thai fruits are in season currently and where is a good place to buy
'em? We'll be staying at the Collins YMCA, so any places convenient to
that would be great.  By "Thai fruit" I mean durian, mangosteen,
lychee, rambutan, jackfruit.... MMMM I gotta stop before I
short-circuit this darn keyboard with drool :-)

Thanks
fmb

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From: jdavis@ssf-sys.DHL.COM (Jim Davis)
Subject: Re: What cruise line should I use????
Organization: DHL Systems, Inc.
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 16:56:52 GMT
Keywords: Caribbean

In article <1993Jan6.222900.22110@cbfsb.cb.att.com> blhaf@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (brian.l.hafer) writes:
>
>I'm interested in taking my FIRST cruise to the Carribean in May. 
>I'm flexible on length of cruise (3,4, or 7 day), Departure Port and
>Ports of Call. There'll be a senior, 2 40-somethings, a 21-year old and
>a 15-year old in our party. So you see our interests are greatly varied.
>I've browsed through several cruise brochures (Premier, Princess, 
>Carnival, Norwegian) and they all look great, but obviously THEIR 
>cruise line is the best. I'm looking for some unbiased opinions.
>
>What cruise lines cater mostly to kids (Premier Big Red Boat
>is obviously one), to middle-agers (35-50), to seniors, etc.?
>
>What are your likes/dislikes about certain cruise lines?
>
>I'm relatively new to this group, so if there's already a FAQ on this,
>please let me know. Otherwise I'll post all responses at a later time.
>
>Thanks
>
>                               Brian Hafer
>                               AT&T Bell Labs
>                               Allentown, PA.
>                               alux4!brian
>                               
Thats a good question.  Anyone responding would you please post your
answers here?  Brian, I couldn't respond to you directly. Got message
'address unknown'.  Others may have the same problem.

From: ajeans@hplred.HPL.HP.COM (Albert Jeans)
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 15:44:02 GMT
Subject: Re: How to make reservations for Alamo Rent a Car from outside the US?
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, CA
Newsgroups: rec.travel

My recommendation: Stay away from Alamo! I had a bad experience with them and
so have many others who have posted to this group. Being from a foreign
country, Alamo could really "take you for a ride."
From: reberhar@inf.ethz.ch (Rolf Georg Eberhardt)
Subject: Mobile Homes - how expensive and useful are they?
Originator: reberhar@rutishauser.inf.ethz.ch
Organization: Dept. Informatik, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 22:52:22 GMT

Hi there

I want to travel from S.F. to S.D. via Arizona and the national parks
together with my wife and 2 year old daughter. We've been thinking of 
renting a mobile home so that the kid is free to play while driving.
I was thinking of a RV with a cab cutout for 3-4 persons.

My questions are:

(1)
Is it really an advantage to travel with an RV than with a car always
considering the 2-year old?

(2)
Do I have to stay at a campingground over night? 
Is it safe to stop along the road over night?
How expensive are they in CA/AR/UT?

(3)
I've been told that the price for a RV + extras and food is about the same
to a car+motel+food. Is that right? 
How much does it cost to feed 2.5 persons a day if I cook for myself?

(4)
I'm looking for a RV-rental in California. "Go America" is available in
Switzerland but for a pretty stiff price (in my option 120$ per day and
unlimited milage is a lot). I'd be glad for any pointer to other rental
companies which rent out RV's in San Francisco and accept them in San Diego
or Los Angeles.

Thank you for your answers

--rolf

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Newsgroups: rec.travel,alt.sport.darts
From: halka@mpx2.lampf.lanl.gov (Halka, Monica H.)
Subject: Re: Hiking Daytrips Around San Diego
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: LAMPF Data Analysis Center, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 01:13:00 GMT

In article <1993Jan4.194059.1233@linus.mitre.org>, mbmg@beethoven.mitre.org (Michael B. Michnikov) writes...
>I will be in San Diego in the middle of February, and would like to 
>make several hiking daytrips using San Diego as a base. 
> 
>Where should I go? 
> 
>All suggestions are appreciated.
> 
>Mike.

Anza-Borrego Desert---about 60 miles west of S.D. is amazing.
From: jak@zikzak.apana.org.au (Jak Grimm)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: ATM machines in Australia/New Zealand
Date: 13 Jan 1993 12:43:26 +1100
Organization: Zikzak public access UNIX, Melbourne Australia
NNTP-Posting-Host: zikzak.apana.org.au

bw@hal.gnu.ai.mit.edu (Bruce Waldman) writes:
> 
>Many ATM machines in New Zealand and probably Australia
>take USA issued VISA cards, but not foreign MasterCards.
> 
>B.Waldman@csc.canterbury.ac.nz

I would suggest that your best option is to obtain a VISA card that
draws directly off a savings account, or a VISA card that you can
deposit cash into prior to leaving the country. This way you would not
have to worry about paying the VISA bill, as your card would be acting
like a debit card, instead of a credit card. I don't think that you
would be able to use an ATM to draw directly off your savings or
cheque account. The call setup time between the ATM and your account
details in USA would take to long, and invariably the ATM will return
a response like 'Unable to make connection at this time'. The VISA
debit card setup worked very well for me when I was travelling in
Canada and USA late last year.
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With many thanks to	Zikzak public access UNIX, Melbourne, Australia.
From: junck@okra.fnal.gov (Kevin Junck)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: chicago, illinois
Date: 12 Jan 93 21:12:16 GMT
	<93011.231244X42529@BARILVM.BITNET>
Organization: Fermilab, Batavia, IL
NNTP-Posting-Host: okra.fnal.gov
In-reply-to: Shlomo's message of Mon, 11 Jan 1993 23:12:44 IST

In article <93011.231244X42529@BARILVM.BITNET> Shlomo <X42529@BARILVM.BITNET> writes:

>   what about John Hancock observatory?

	A very good alternative.  Whenever I've tried to take family
and/or friends up in the Sears Tower on weekends, the line has been an
hour long.  Never had more than a 5 to 10 minute wait at the Hancock
building.


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Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: rudoff@mdd.comm.mot.com (Doug Rudoff)
Subject: St. Barthelemy
Organization: Motorola, Mobile Data Division - Seattle, WA
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 19:18:04 GMT


Has anyone been to St. Barthelemy? It's a French island in the
Caribbean near St. Martin.

Any information would be useful.

I have some friends who were there last year who thought it was great.
Relatively inexpensive and uncrowded. However, my friends just moved
to England so I can't ask them any questions since I don't know how to
get hold of them.

I believe their visit was arranged by a company called Villa St. Bart,
located somewhere in Florida. I couldn't get an 800 number for them.
They may have advertised in the New York Times Magazine; I might have
to go to the library to find back issues.
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From: eschimme@oak.math.ucla.edu (Ernest Schimmerling)
Subject: Ticket / Voucher wanted
Organization: UCLA Mathematics Department
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 93 03:28:51 GMT


My friend is looking to buy a (fully transferable) voucher or ticket
to fly between Detroit and either Seattle, Oakland, or San Francisco.
This would be for travel at the end of January / first week of February.

If anyone has such an animal to offer at a reasonable price, please
respond by e-mail.

Thanks,

			Ernest Schimmerling
			eschimme@math.ucla.edu

PS -- Other recommendations appreciated!
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Gabon
Date: 6 Jan 1993 16:15:08 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

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

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at Boulevard de la 
Mer in the capital city of Libreville.  The mailing address is B.P. 
4000, Libreville, Gabon.  The telephone numbers are (241) 762003/4 
or 743492.

Country Description:  Gabon is a developing West African nation 
formerly part of French West Africa.  French is the official 
language.  Facilities for tourism are limited, especially outside 
the capital city.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and visa are required.  Evidence of 
a yellow fever vaccination must be submitted.  For further entry 
information, the traveler can contact the Embassy of the Gabonese 
Rebublic, 2035 20th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone 
(202) 797-1000.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in Gabon are limited.  Some 
medicines are not available.  Doctors and hospitals often expect 
immediate cash payment for health 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:  Petty crime such as robbery and mugging is 
common, especially in urban areas.  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.  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 in 
Libreville can obtain updated information on travel and security in 
Gabon.

 No. 92-143


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From: reberhar@inf.ethz.ch (Rolf Georg Eberhardt)
Subject: Temperature in California and Arizona in April/May
Originator: reberhar@rutishauser.inf.ethz.ch
Organization: Dept. Informatik, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH)
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 22:35:45 GMT

Hi there

I'm planning a trip from S.F. to S.D. or L.A. via the National Parks in Utah
and Arizona. Can anyone tell me what the avg. temperature in S.F. is like 
in mid-April? What's the water temperature?

Similar question this time for Sand Diego. How warm is the water and the air
in mid-May?

What about the Yosemite and Sequoia N.P.? Are they free of snow in
mid-April? Is Tioga-pass already open in mid-April?

Thanks for your reply

--rolf


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Subject: INFORMATION REQUEST
From: mscs243@vax1.mankato.msus.edu
Date: 12 Jan 93 20:28:14 -0600
Organization: Mankato State University

HELLO
	I AM A STUDENT AT MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY IN MINNESOTA, USA.
SOON I WILL BE GRADUATING, AND WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD. 
I WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO SEND ME MESSAGES REGARDING INTERESTING PLACES TO 
VISIT.  I WOULD APPRECIATE THESE MESSAGES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
					THANK YOU
						TRACY

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From: zjsg12@hou.amoco.com (Jeffry S. Gracey)
Subject: HAWAII HELP and thanks 
Reply-To: zjsg12@hou.amoco.com
Organization: Amoco
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 20:47:32 GMT

Thanks to all who answered my post for help on Hawaii a while back. I got lots of responses and here is what we have decided:		

BLUE SKY TOURS:	
---------------	

R/T Airfare from Houston to Waikiki	
4 nights at the ASTON INN ON THE PARK in Waikiki
2 nights at another ASTON hotel in Maui
1 night at another ASTON hotel in Kaui.	
Includes a Dinner Cruise, car for the 2 days in Maui, a luau (sp?), 
and a few other minor things

PRICE (per couple) $2100.

We settled for a lower hotel range than we really wanted so we could	
afford the trip. DOES ANYONE know anything about the ASTON INN ON THE PARK or
other ASTON properties ?? We understand they are moderate hotels on the scale
of a Holiday Inn. ANY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE APPRECIATED. 
Email me at zjsg12@gsb.hou.amoco.com. DIRECT REPLYS BOUNCE>

THANKS ,

Jeff Gracey
From: rocker@desire.wright.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: porta virga
Date: 4 Jan 93 09:58:30 EST
Organization:  Wright State University 

	My family and I are think about going to Porta Viarga(sp?) for spring
break but we don't know anything about it.  We were thinking about Cancun,
which we know has some Indain ruins, until we found an offer for Porta V. where
the 2nd person is half price.

	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
From: chrisb@hpcvra.cv.hp.com (Chris Bunsen)
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 01:46:56 GMT
Subject: Re: Yucatan Info Needed
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Co., Corvallis, OR, USA
Newsgroups: rec.travel



I just got back from Akumal...!!
I loved it.
There is some very nice beaches in Xpuha, Xcacel, and Akumal.

All have primo beaches and or cabanas and some limited eats.

But hey, Cancun has its own charm too.
Just take a lot of money if you go there.


For the best rate on car rentals, arrange them 14 days before you go
and pick them up at the Cancun Airport.

Chris Bunsen





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From: yonas@ynsa.kgn.ibm.com ()
Subject: Re: chicago, illinois
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 93 17:29:40 GMT
Organization: IBM GS
Keywords: none

> From: walker@Ingres.COM (Lynn Walker)
> Subject: chicago, illinois
> Keywords: none
> Organization: ASK Computer Systems, Ingres Product Division
> Date: 7 Jan 93 15:53:43 GMT
> 
> I was recently in Chicago on business, and did not have a chance to do any
> "fun" things. I'd like to come back, but wonder what "fun" things there are
> to do there.
> 
> I like dance clubs (modern) and I also like jazz. Museums, restaurants, and
> historical sites also interest me. If there are any "must sees" in Chicago,
> let me know!! Please post.
> 
> Thanks,
> 		Lynn
> 
>      *******************************************************************
>                no one                                lynn walker
>              expects the                          walker@ingres.com
>          spanish inquisition!!!                    toronto, canada
>      ********************************************************************	


Science ??......Museum of Science and Industry (From downtown take Number 6
                Jeffrey exp. Southbound get off on 59th. By car take lake
                Shore drive southbound exit on 59th. You will see the museum
                on your left.
Aquarium??......John G. Shedd Aquarium. All kinds and types of sea habitants.
                1-4 miles from Downtown Chicago depending where you are.
                Next to it you will find Field Museum of Natural History.
Architect??.....Check out Chicago Skyline from John G. Shedd Aquarium. Nice 
                view. Walk through downtown Chicago and all the landmarks, 
                building and Architectural designs are there to discover. 
                One notable person is Frank Lloyd Wright. He has one that I
                know Southside Chicago near Museum of Science and Industry
                or in the compound of University of Chicago. 
Historical??....On Michigan & Chicago avenues you will find Water Tower, the
                only one left during the notorious fire in Chicago 18??.
                If must go during June-July. In June the have an event called
                Test of Chicago where some few hundred restaurants 
                participate. Great variety food. Chicago local Pizza,
ela's                   Cheese cake.
Music??.........There is Cotton Club on Michigan and twenty?? street. Or you
                can go to Hardrock Cafe on Ohio and Dearborn??. Modern
                rock and Reggea go to Belmont & Clark street northside  
                     Chicago. 
more_info??.....Contact the Mayor's special events office. Lots of action!

Gook Luck.
 
Desperately_seeking_chicago,
yonas 



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From: aps5727@summa.tamu.edu (SANZGIRI, ASHUTOSH PRABHAKAR)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: How do you get from Bergamo airport to Malpensa airport (Milan)
Date: 10 Jan 93 17:22:00 GMT
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
NNTP-Posting-Host: summa.tamu.edu
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

Hi, 

I will be flying from London to Bergamo airport (outside Milan), reaching Bergamo at 5:30 pm. 
Unfortunately, the rental car that I had reserved earlier is due to be picked up the next
morning at Malpensa airport. What would be the best way of getting to Malpensa from Bergamo?
Also, are there any cheap places to stay around Malpensa? Any help will be appreciated.

Ciao,
Ashutosh.
(sanzgiri@hepr1.tamu.edu) 
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From: ynecnmg@cid.aes.doe.CA (Neil Gardner)
Subject: Restaurant/Hotel in Wine Country
Organization: Environment Canada (CID), Dorval, QC
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 16:30:44 GMT

I am interested in spending a day in Napa or Sonoma valleys in February.
I am looking for recommendations for a place that has both a nice
restaurant and a place to stay on the premises. I'm looking
to spend about $150 for the two of them, but I can go higher if I have to.
Any suggestions?

Please email replies to: nmg@sx.mont.nec.com
I'll summarize.

Neil Gardner
From: bw@hal.gnu.ai.mit.edu (Bruce Waldman)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: ATM machines in Australia/New Zealand
Date: 12 Jan 1993 03:33:56 GMT
Organization: /etc/organization
NNTP-Posting-Host: hal.gnu.ai.mit.edu

There are no PLUS or CIRRUS machines in New Zealand nor,
as of a year ago anyway, in Australia.  Interestingly, there
are machines with PLUS logos in Sydney but they don't work
with USA issued cards.  And my TrustBank NZ ATM card
has a PLUS logo on its back, but it doesn't work in USA
PLUS machines... Maybe they are planning for the future.
 
Many ATM machines in New Zealand and probably Australia
take USA issued VISA cards, but not foreign MasterCards.
 
B.Waldman@csc.canterbury.ac.nz
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