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From: jstew@acad3.alaska.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: New Mexico
Date: 14 Apr 92 14:40:52 GMT
Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks

I'll be travelling in the American Southwest this summer with my family.  We're
looking for a house we could use as a home base in Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque
area.  Would exchange use of our house in Juneau, Alaska.  We're looking at
late July to early August.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: twong@civil.ubc.ca (Thomas Wong)
Subject: Hotel Info wanted for St. Louis
Organization: Dept. of Civil Engineering, U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 06:18:03 GMT

My brother will be heading for a conference in St. Louis, Missouri,
from June 18th to 21st. The conference is to be held in the Adam's Mark
Hotel. He is planning on staying in the Holiday Inn Downtown/Riverfront
because it's close to Adam's. Therefore, he seeks information on the
neighbour. Never been to St. Louis hence how's the neighbourhood? Safe
to walk around at nights? As bad as New York? How's the Holiday Inn?
Thanks in advance.

Thomas.

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: autry@sgi.com (Larry Autry)
Subject: Re: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Canada
Organization: Silicon Graphics, St. Louis, MO
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 22:27:21 GMT

In article <BETSYS.92Apr13080600@ra.cs.umb.edu> betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz) writes:
>In article <920410151712_76702.1202_EHB44-1@CompuServe.COM> 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith) writes:
>
>>STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Canada
>>============================================================
>>CANADA - NOTICE
>> April 9, 1992
>
>This is great! Now, when will we see "TRAVEL ADVISORY-- New York
>City???" or "WARNING -- TRAVELLERS TO BOSTON MA""
>
>Seriously, I do think it is nice of our gov't to provide this info. 
>It does seem fair, though, to turn the spotlight onto ourselves

I think that I understand what your getting at, being that the US
and Canada are close neighbors and friends.  However, I disagree that
the U.S. Department of State is taking an introspective view of things 
since Canada's relationship to the U.S. is that of a foreign country. 

--
Larry Autry
Silicon Graphics, St. Louis
autry@sgi.com
From: tippett@acf9.nyu.edu (Michael Tippett)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Going between NYC and Washington, DC
Keywords: Washington, DC, NY, NYC
Date: 15 Apr 92 13:37:12 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: New York University

my@laverde.nsc.com (Mike Yip) writes:

>Hello,
>	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?
>	Thanks for the info.

Lot's of air shuttles. In today's NYTimes, USAir shuttle is $120 each
way, $60 on weekends.

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.

I like the train. If you're in Manhatten, Penn Station is much easier
to get to than the airport, especially during the day.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: white@csi.uottawa.ca (George White)
Subject: Re: Language in Quebec
Organization: University of Ottawa
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 92 19:50:40 GMT

In article <MARY.92Apr7154219@martinique.Cayman.COM> mary@Cayman.COM (Mary Malmros) writes:

>                             In Ottawa, interestingly, I ran into a lot
>more French-speakers than I did in Toronto.  At first I thought it was
>because Ottawa's the capitol, but then I kept running into French-only
>speakers who were obviously locals, so I have no idea why this is.
>
>--
This is the way it is because there are many French speaking families in the area
and they like to speak French. This has been true since the earliest settlements
in Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa valley. There are lots of English speakers too.
It pays to understand both.



-- 
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         Dept. of Computer Science  |   Fax:       (613) 564-9486
         University of Ottawa       |   E-mail:    GMWSL@acadvm1.uottawa.ca
         Ottawa  K1N 6N5    Canada  |              white@csi.uottawa.ca
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: klee@wsl.dec.com (Ken Lee)
Subject: re: CA coast
Reply-To: klee@wsl.dec.com
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 92 20:12:37 GMT

|> you
|> won't be camping in Yosemite - all campsites booked months (years in some
|> cases/locations) in advance. 

Actually, the NPS campsites start taking reservations by telephone through
Ticketron 8 weeks in advance (to the day).  They start at 10am (California
time) and all the best sites will be gone by noon.  Call the park visitor
office for more info (campground descriptions, services, winter closures).

-- 
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: klee@wsl.dec.com
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: "ian mathewson" <ian.mathewson@canrem.com>
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: driving insurance in
Date: 9 Apr 92 16:02:49 EST
Reply-To: "ian mathewson" <ian.mathewson@canrem.com>
Distribution: rec
Organization: Canada Remote Systems


GT>Hello everyone,
GT>   I will be travelling in British Columbia for nine days on my
GT>way home to the UK from NZ.  Can anyone tell me what type and ammount
GT>of liability insurance for a rental car would be advisable?
GT>Remember,  I'll be driving on the wrong side of the road.  Thank you
GT>in advance for any assistance,  Please email direct.

GT>Titus Barthram,  Massey U., Palmerston North, NZ

I think in Canada, one million dollars liability is not unreasonable.
That is the coverage that I have for my car, and I live here.  The minimum
is a half a million, for residents at least.

I.B.M. Toronto Canada.
(Not affil. with Int. Bus. Machines)
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Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: eyal@vis.toronto.edu
Subject: Romance, Normandy & Paris recomendations ...
Keywords: Normandy,Paris, Romance
Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
Date: 7 Apr 92 15:40:35 GMT

Hi,
we'll be driving down from England to Paris and back this May (for about 
10 days), and i would appreciate any recommendations / experiences netters 
can share regarding:

* romantic hotels en-route
* absolute must sees 
* less touristy places that are worth a detour.

ofcourse i realize that this is excatly the subject of many many 
books,..but in any case i would appreciate any help.

eyal


Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: red@prc.unisys.com (Rebecca Davis)
Subject: Kids fly free?
Reply-To: red@prc.unisys.com
Organization: Paramax Systems
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 14:48:53 GMT


Has anyone heard of any domestic airlines running a kids-fly-free promotion
this summer?  Once everyone in the clan is over 2 years old, flying to see
the grandparents becomes a major expenditure.  No airlines seem to be
offering such a deal now, but are there rumors of such a thing later in
the summer?

Post any replies to the net, or e-mail me at 
red@prc.unisys.com.

Thanks.
============

REPONDEZ S'IL VOUS PLAID 
translation: Honk if you're Scots
Organization: Sophomore, Psychology, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Date: Wed,  8 Apr 1992 20:59:37 -0400 
From: "Alexander L. Hawkinson" <ah2j+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Vermont Vermont Vermont

Hi everyone,

    This is kind of an obscure question.  My girlfriend and I are going
to be driving back from college for the summer from Boston to
Pittsburgh.  We have a few extra days and I wanted to take her back on
some other route than all interstates.  Possibly through Vermont?...If
any of you romantics out there have any ideas for nice routes during the
springtime I would love to hear about them.  Thanks in advance for any
of you who have the time to reply,

    >- Alexander -<  






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From: twilson@alfred.carleton.ca (Tom Wilson)
Subject: Re: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Canada
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 13:42:42 GMT

Gee looks like I missed that travel advisiry for Canada. Can some kind
soul repost it?

Thanks

Tom
From: bvaughan@lotka.Princeton.EDU (Barbara Vaughan)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: China border regulations
Date: 10 Apr 92 16:17:20 GMT
Organization: Princeton University
Originator: news@ernie.Princeton.EDU

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.
>
>Has anybody actually BEEN there lately who can confirm or deny this?
>-- 
 
I was there in November, with a visa for official business (teaching a
seminar).  I heard nothing about AIDS tests.  My daughter accompanied me, on
a different type of visa (I suppose tourist visa) and she was not required
to get an AIDS test.  I think this is only neccessary for long-term stays.

As for bringing things into China, you have to declare many categories of
things on the way in: money, jewelry, electronic equipment, books, etc.  At
that time, you are given a form listing things you brought in.  On the way
out you have to present the form and may be asked to prove you're bringing 
the same things out that you brought in.  This is supposed to prevent black
market transactions.  In reality, as in most countries, most people just get
waved through.
From: raw@druco.ATT.COM (WindhausenRA)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: REQUEST:  Roataan
Keywords: island off coast of Honduras
Date: 13 Apr 92 16:24:56 GMT
Distribution: rec



     A travel agent in Mexico recommended the island of Roataan, off the
coast of Honduras, as a beautiful, unspoiled place to visit.  Has
anybody been there?

     Thanks ...


			Rick Windhausen
			raw@druco.att.com
From: betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Canada
Date: 13 Apr 92 13:06:00 GMT
Organization: UMass/Boston

In article <920410151712_76702.1202_EHB44-1@CompuServe.COM> 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith) writes:

>STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Canada
>============================================================
>CANADA - NOTICE
> April 9, 1992

This is great! Now, when will we see "TRAVEL ADVISORY-- New York
City???" or "WARNING -- TRAVELLERS TO BOSTON MA""

Seriously, I do think it is nice of our gov't to provide this info. 
It does seem fair, though, to turn the spotlight onto ourselves
as well! (lessee "incidences of gunfire have been
increasing...visitors should be aware of Boston's long-standing racial
conflicts and avoid being outside after dark in areas where the
inhabitants may be hostile....")  Give this a wry half-smiley :-;

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From: gerald.henriksen@rose.com (gerald henriksen)
Subject: Mississippi Boats?
Organization: Rose Media Inc, Toronto, Ontario.
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 02:49:03 GMT
X-Gated-By: Usenet <==> RoseMail Gateway (v1.2)


Date Entered: 04-14-92 12:18

Does anyone know how I would go about booking a Mississippi steamboat 
trip from up here in Canada?

Gerald

     gerald.henriksen%rose@tmsoftware.ca
or:  gerald.henriksen@canrem.com
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From: johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us (John R. Levine)
Subject: Re: AMEX and cashing checks overseas
Organization: I.E.C.C.
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 04:01:58 GMT

><You can also receive your mail at AMEX offices overseas, or at least
><you used to be able to do so.
>
>You can do that whether you have their charge card or not.

Amex only will receive mail for Amex customers.  You have to demonstrate
that you're a customer by showing a charge card, traveller's check, or
something else that establishes the relationship.

I suppose it's true that one $20 TC would do the trick and that's a lot
cheaper than the card is.  But I find the card useful both because it lets
me use a lot of international ATMs that I couldn't use otherwise, at quite
favorable rates even with the $2 service charge, and because of their spiffy
new frequent flyer program that lets me decide later which airline to use
them on.  It's also nice that when I'm travelling and change my plans a lot
and have to buy multiple business class plane tickets at $2900 apiece because
it's easier to refund the ones I won't use after I get home than to try and
get them endorsed in a city where the carrier doesn't have an office, I don't
have to worry about blowing my credit limit.

Regards,
John Levine, johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us, {spdcc|ima|world}!iecc!johnl
From: grm@druhi.att.com (G. R. Martinez)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Rome, Italy, accomodations
Date: 9 Apr 92 17:06:43 GMT
Organization: AT&T-BL Denver, Colorado

We spent several days in Rome this past October - may I suggest that you set the
car aside in Rome - the traffic is mind boggling!  We found several quiet places
to stay within walking distance South of St. Peters that had ample parking
nearby - write for any details...

After spending a couple of hours studying the bus maps (available at any 
newspaper stand) and bus stop signs, we easily bused/walked around most
interesting areas in the city....

Enjoy.

-- 
Gerald R. Martinez	(303) 538-1338		DoD 1701 / VF1100S V65 Sabre
grm@druwy.att.com / att!druwy!grm
Newsgroups: rec.travel,alt.flame.spelling
From: horne-scott@CS.YALE.EDU (Scott Horne)
Subject: Re: HELP! BOISY SIGHTSEEING
Followup-To: alt.flame.spelling
Organization: Computer "Science" Dept, Yale University
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 20:33:26 GMT

In article <11920022@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM>, chris@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (Chris Bostak) writes:
<
<To save you some embarassment when you get there, it's spelled BOISE.

And `embarrassment'.

(You asked for it.)

Follow-ups to `alt.flame.spelling'.

					--Scott

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From: ajw@decoy.uucp (25482-siegel)
Subject: Request advice for California coast trip
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 92 03:12:14 GMT


Hi all,

My husband and I are planning a trip to the other side of 
this country (from New Jersey).  All we know so far is that 
we will start in San Franciso area and need to end up in Los 
Angeles about 1-2 weeks later (grandmother visit in LA).

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could help provide any tips/pointers 
on places to stay, things to see, etc. 
We were thinking of  driving down rt 1 for at least part of the way, 
but were also considering taking a side joint to yosemite (or other parks).

About us... we are very "non-touristy" types and would much prefer 
intersting/different type places to see/stay at than a hotel which 
caters to tourist-types.  We enjoy camping and don't mind sacrificing 
luxuries in exchange for uniqueness.

I'll be glad to exchange information on the NY/NJ area if anyone is 
interested...

Thanks much,
Alyssa Siegel
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL ADVISORY -- Venezuela
Date: 14 Apr 1992 11:43:05 -0500
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Venezuela
============================================================
Venezuela - Caution
  April 13, 1992

Summary:  The Department of State advises U.S. citizens traveling 
to Venezuela to exercise caution.  Since the unsuccessful coup 
attempt of February 4, 1992, there have been occasional 
demonstrations and disturbances which in some cases have resulted in 
isolated violence.  Travelers should take standard precautions 
against crime and cholera.  End summary.

Security:  Occasional demonstrations and disturbances continue to 
occur mainly in greater Caracas and other urban centers in Venezuela 
but not in coastal tourist destinations such as Margarita Island, 
Puerto La Cruz, Morrocoy National Park or interior areas as Canaima, 
Puerto Ayacucho, and Ciudad Bolivar.  Travelers should be aware of 
the potential for violence and exercise appropriate caution by 
staying well clear of public demonstrations, police lines, and 
barricades they may encounter.  They should also cooperate with 
authorities if asked to clear an area or to take a detour.  
Travelers should also try to keep informed of developments by 
following the local press and electronic media and consulting their 
hosts in Venezuela, including U.S. and Venezuelan business concerns, 
their hotels, tour guides, and travel organizers for current 
information on political demonstrations, the general purpose and 
location of which are usually announced in advance.

Crime:  U.S. citizens are advised of the potential for theft of 
unattended items on beaches, from parked rental cars, and of money 
and documents by pickpockets on public transportation as well as in 
and near bus and subway stations.

Cholera:  Cholera has reached Venezuela.  Travelers should 
substitute bottled beverages for potentially contaminated water.  
Shell fish and vegetables should be well cooked; all cooked food 
should be eaten while still hot and fruit should be peeled.  Most 
cases of cholera have been reported in the western states of 
Venezuela near the Colombian border.  For further information, 
contact the Centers for Disease Control's International Travelers 
Hotline on (404) 332-4559.

Information:  U.S. citizens may contact the Consular Section of the 
U.S. Embassy in Caracas at Avenidas Francisco de Miranda and 
Principal de La Floresta, La Floresta at telephones 
285-2222/3111/2475 or the U.S. Consulate in Maracaibo at Avenidas 5 
de Julio and 13, Edificio Banco Hipotecario de Zulia at telephones 
83054/5 or 84253/4 register and obtain current information on local 
conditions.

 No. 92-78
From: mikeb@spl1.spl.loral.com (Michael H Bender)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Pinnacles (Re: Request advice for California coast trip
Date: 15 Apr 92 20:18:25 GMT
Organization: Loral Software Productivity Laboratory

In article <1992Apr15.064622.3714@berlioz.nsc.com>, my@berlioz.nsc.com (Mike Yip) writes:
|> In article chris@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (Chris Bostak) writes:
|> >A place that a lot of people don't go to is Pinnacles (National?)
|> >Monument.  It's south of San Jose about an hour or so, I guess.  I has
|> >neat rocks to climb around and caves to go through.  ...
|> 
|> I agree.  Especially if you want to do some light hiking.  The Pinnacles
|> Monument is actually (I think) a old old volcano being tore apart because
|> of the earthquake.  I think that the other half of the volcano remaining
|> is located north of San Francisco right now.  There are a few trails and
|> I only tried the ones starting from the East of the park.  Some of the 
|> rock formation is like a tiny cliff, going vertically!  Oh, beware that
|> there is no high to go between East and West of the park.  You will need
|> to decide on which side to visit.  If you few like hiking, then you can
|> visit both sides of Pinnacles.
|> 
|> -- 
|> | Michael Yip			Email: my@berlioz.nsc.com

Does anyone have experience with both sides of the Pinnacles and can describe
the differences or make a recommendation? I've often wondered...


Mike Bender
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Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.equestrian
Subject: Re: Amelia Island, Florida
From: sbishop@desire.wright.edu
Date: 13 Apr 92 06:34:29 EST
Organization: Wright State University 

In article <1992Apr12.212556.15584@mlb.semi.harris.com>, mwills@su102c (Scott Wills) writes:
> 
> BTW, we'll be taking our 8 month old daughter with us to Amelia
> Island.  Any special considerations?  What about taking her on
> a horse with one of us?  My wife is the more experienced rider
> but I'm a little concerned.
> --
> 
> 					- Scott
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GAD!  There is NO way I would ever consider taking an infant on a horse with
me or anyone else.  It's just not safe, what if the horse shyed or bucked?
Also there is ample evidence that an infant should not be subjected to the
jarring bounce of this type of motion.  It can damage the child's brain by
jarring the brain stem.  

Please don't even think of taking the baby riding with you!

Also, I'm not sure but I don't think any of the beaches in Florida allow
horses ridden on them.  I've been to Florida many times, never seen or heard
of a resort with horses near or on the beach.  Just think about it.  Would
you like to spend a day at a beach with horse poop on it?

Sue
Organization: Social and Decision Sciences, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 08:53:24 -0400 
From: Michele Colon <mc3h+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Princ Cruise-Europe-help


I have been looking into a possible cruise on Princess Cruise Lines -
Princess Star.  The cruise will be for 12 or l4 days in the Met. Sea. 
From Venice to Barcelona.  Any comments or experiences with this ship or
line?

Thanks.
Michele