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From: alon@ibmpcug.co.uk (Alon Risdon)
Subject: British Rail Schedules
X-Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author
	alone and may not represent the views of the IBM PC User Group.
Organization: The IBM PC User Group, UK.
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 21:07:00 GMT

If any one needs a British Rail Schedule just e-mail me with your info
and I will e-mail you back with all the details that I can find.
From: msheldon@luna.dpl.scg.hac.com (Marti Sheldon)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: D.C. thanks
Date: 21 Dec 92 23:36:25 GMT
Distribution: usa


Thank you to all who gave me info. on D.C.  I decided it was worth
it to take my husband along even if just for a weekend.  I will 
continue looking for more responses after the new year, if you
think of anything else I should know.  Thanks again.

Marti
From: gold@duke.edu (Jeff Gold 101 Gross Chem)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Info wanted on things to do in Cancun
Date: 23 Dec 92 21:49:15 GMT
Organization: Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, NC 27706

In article <1992Dec18.161519.1@evax.gdc.com> tracy@evax.gdc.com writes:
>I'm planning a trip to Cancun in February 15th. I'd appreciate any info
>on things to do, places to visit, places to eat, etc.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Jim Tracy   (tracy@evax.gdc.com)

I was just there in November.  The best part for us was snorkelling.
You can do this in many places.  We went to Cozumel one day, and Isle
Mujeres the next.  Both were great.  Stay away from the organized or
escorted trips.  You can do most things on your own and save a lot of
money.  Everyone speaks english, and takes american dollars.  Don't
miss Senor Frogs.  The Reggae band was not very good, but it's an
amusing place.  Do a few Slammers for me!
From: bj368@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike E. Romano)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Amsterdam Air
Date: 30 Dec 1992 12:40:32 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
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Is the air in Amsterdam really smoggy?


-- 
Capt. Kirk: let's head for that planet, third from the sun, it
            looks promising.... |-)
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From: linden@devl.fnal.gov
Subject: Re: Eurail Pass;Thank you;one more querry
Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 09:21:23 GMT

> 
> Well... you guys have been to all these places -- Italy,Spain,
> Switzerland,France,Greece,Germany etc. Is it fare to say that



No visa is necessary for these countries.
Actually when you cross many of the bouders you won't 
even know it.

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From: theo@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Theo Heavey)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Arizona info needed
Date: 4 Jan 93 05:06:00 GMT
Organization: Cybernet BBS, Boca Raton, Florida

First, a big thanks to everyone who responded to my request re: Seattle
info......I really need to sort it all out and get back to each one of 
you personally. For now, please accept my group thanks.

I should have mentioned that we will also be visiting Arizona on this 
tour of possible grad schools.

Good B&Bs, hotel, motel, restaurants, sights (do they have anything
that should not be missed) in Tuscon, Phoenix and Tempe.

You guessed it we are heading for Arizona State and U. of AZ !

Reasonable rates ===>  BROKE college students who still are willing
to TRY to pay for quality *anything*.

We going to rent a car for this leg definitely -- so anything really
interesting a little bit out of the way is fine/

Thanks again

Theo
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From: pkap@panix.com (Peter Kapner)
Subject: Security in St. Martin
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 03:30:23 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

Another in the long list of St. Martin questions:

My girlfriend read tonight that crime is on the rise in St. Martin,
apparantly in a big way, and that you should even avoid driving at
night there.

Has anyone who has been there in the past couple of years felt in any
way threatened?  I can't believe that an island which relies so
heavily on tourism for its revenue would allow attacks on tourists to
get too out of hand.

Any comments?

--Peter K.
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From: "VICKIE STARBUCK" <TS0058@ohstmvsa.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: Toledo (Ohio) Art Museum
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 15:59:00 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the Museum of Art in Toledo Ohio will
be open Dec. 29, and or Dec. 30?  I know, a couple of long-distance
phone calls would probably get this info. but if anyone knows
this would save me the change.  Also, I've heard there are
good Lebanese, and or other Mid. Eastern restaurants in Toledo.
Any recommendations?

Thanks, Vickie Starbuck
ts0058@ohstmvsa.acs.ohio-state.edu
Vickie@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu

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From: blumberg@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (Roger Blumberg)
Subject: A place to stay in Venice
Reply-To: blumberg@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (Roger Blumberg)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 17:41:47 GMT

I will be staying in Venice beginning on the 5th of January, for slightly more than a week. Is it possible to find an apt.for that length of stay; 
specifically I would like to be able to cook (seppie!) once in a while.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Please respond to blumberg@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu

Thanks,

RBB
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From: philip@mentorg.com (Philip Peake)
Subject: Re: Getting to coastal France from London
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 23:36:26 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Mentor Graphics
Keywords: 
Followup-To: 

In article <1h64cuINNnng@LEOPARD.ZOO.CS.YALE.EDU>, yan-dicky@cs.yale.edu (Dicky Yan) writes:
|> >I will be in London in February next year. While there, I thought we could
|> >make a quick 3-day trip into France (see Paris, say). Ideally, we would
|> >like to take the ferry (hovercraft?) from London to Calais or Caen, pick
|> >up a rental car there and drive to Paris or outskirts.
|> >
|> >Fodor's guide does not list any London-coastal France ferry service, though
|> >they are available from Dover/Folkstone, etc.
|> >
|> >1. We want to avoid travelling to Dover for the ferry. Is there a
|> >ferry from London? If yes, could I have the name of the co.?
|> >
|> >(Our other option it to take the bus from London-Paris (via ferry), but
|> >then again we will need to stay in the city in a reasonable place.)
|> >
|> >Thanks.
|> >
|> >-Manish Sharma
|> >...att!trumpet!mks
|> 
|> You can take the train (instead of driving your own car) from central
|> London to a port in Kent (a few of them are available) and then take
|> a ferry or a hovercraft to France (again, a few routes exist) and then
|> get your car or take another train to central Paris.
|> 
|> * You can find information about all these in Victoria Station (cental
|>   London) and you can buy all these tickets (rail-ferry-rail, rail-hover-rail)
|>   as a combined ticket.
|> 
|> * The ferry is biger  and slower but it will take cars too. Not sure whether
|>   the hovercarft will take cars. I guess not.

Yes, the hovercraft does take cars.
Hovercraft are slowly being replaces with "Sea Cats" - large, ocean going
catermarans, which are almost as fast, but carry more cars - with less noise
and vibration.
 
Philip
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From: stefan@sinus.stgt.sub.org (Stefan Bechtold)
Subject: Hints for Australia/New Zealand
Organization: Sinus Stuttgart, Germany
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 23:13:59 GMT

Hi !

I'm planning to do a 4-week trip to Australia in summer 1993 (mid July to
mid August).

What should I visit, what should I have seen during that trip to
Australia ?

Is it possible and does it make sense to combine this trip with
a visit in New Zealand (but also only 4 weeks in total) or is this
not enough time ?

What would you recommend for a combined 4-week Australia/New Zealand
trip ?

Any hints would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx in advance,
Stefan
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From: lm00+@andrew.cmu.edu (Louise B. McFeaters)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Cheap Tokyo Hotels?
Date: 27 Dec 92 18:18:04 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.8fDbzwG00WB5I5gGBG
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

I have a cheesy business trip for 2 nights at a nice hotel and want to
stay an additional 3 nights to look around Tokyo and would like to have
some kind of very inexpensive hotel for MY time...if you know of any
hotels, please respond. And thanks.

Louise
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From: scallan@athens.jsc.nasa.gov (-BJS-)
Subject: What to do in Spain
Keywords: Spain
Organization: MDSSC
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 22:55:47 GMT

Ola,

   I am planning a trip to Spain (for my honeymoon) and am curious about what
recommendations people may have regarding several items.  First of all, I would
like impressions from people who have travelled through Spain several times about
what are the best towns in which to stay/visit (we do want to hit the
Mediterranean coast for several days unless not recommended).  Furthermore, what
is the better method of travelling, train or rental car?  For instance, is it
possible to take a train to the majority of towns or is the rail network less
dense than its European neighbors??  Is there a Spanish equivalent to the Eurail
Pass (i.e., a two week rail pass for Spain)???

   We will be travelling from the end of June until the beginning of July.  Are
there specific events during this period which would be of interest? 
Additionally, we will more than likely be flying into Madrid unless airfare can
be found cheaper for another city.  I welcome all input by anyone who has a good
deal of experience with the country.

   One final item, can your please provide your impressions on any or all of the
following places which I have considered so far;

	1) . Ibiza
	2) . Majorca
	3) . Gibraltar area,
	4) . Pamplona
	5) . Cartagena
	6) . Canary Islands

Keep in mind the time of the year, if the area typically swells with the ugly
American in this period of time note this for me, PLEASE!  I appreciate in
advance the time and information provided...


					Gracias,

					-BJS-
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From: charath@cs.tamu.edu (R. Charath Ram)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Info on Motels/Hotels in San Francisco required
Date: 25 Dec 1992 15:34:02 GMT
Organization: Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: photon.tamu.edu

Hi

I plan to be in San Francisco in January for about 2 weeks. I would like to
get ideas on places to stay in 'Frisco for about $45-$50 a night. I actually
have some work downtown, but I guess I could stay a little far away and commute
by public transport (or some other means)

Could someone on the net please suggest hotels/motels that I could get at the
rates mentioned above? Please reply by email. If there is sufficient interest,
I will post a summary to the net.

Thanks - And Happy Holidays.

- Charath Ram
  charath@cs.tamu.edu

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From: Michael.Bohl@launchpad.unc.edu (Michael Bohl)
Subject: Re: OAG access
Organization: University of North Carolina Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 23:44:27 GMT

In article <rhaller-281292140328@rhaller.cc.uoregon.edu> rhaller@ns.uoregon.edu (Rich Haller) writes:
>I know OAG is accessible via pay for play vendors like Compuserve. Is there
>any free access to schedule information?
>
>-Rich Haller <rhaller@ns.uoregon.edu>   University of Oregon, Eugene, OR,
>USA

I don't know about free vendors, but I subscribe to OAG directly.  It is
cheaper than going through Compuserve with charges which run about $10/hr
in the evening.  For those interested in hooking to OAG directly the
number on the brochures I have is  1-800-323-4000.  

Mike B.

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From: lepa@enel.ucalgary.ca (Paul Lepa)
Subject: Cancun over New Years?
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 92 17:31:03 GMT
Organization: ECE Department, U. of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I am going to Cancun on Dec 31, 1992 (New Years Eve).  I am
hoping to book my hotels when I arrive.  I am a student, hence
I will not be looking at Hiltons, but more reasonable, cheaper hotels.
I have been there in the summer and didn't have any trouble finding
accomodations, and am hoping that it will be same now (over New Years).
Does anyone have any experience with finding hotels over New Years?
Any comments would be much appreciated.   Paul.
From: mark@hpsanaeo.nsr.hp.com (Mark Bonsack)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: New Zealand trip in "high season"
Date: 28 Dec 1992 18:13:33 GMT
Organization: HP Neely Sales Region, San Diego
Distribution: world
Reply-To: mark@hpsanaeo.nsr.hp.com
NNTP-Posting-Host: hpsanaeo.nsr.hp.com
Keywords: New Zealand, accommodations

I will be going to New Zealand in for the last two weeks on business and have
decided to take my wife along.  In addition, another friend might be going 
as well.  We will be there from 15 Jan - 30 Jan which we realize is the high
season, but this trip came up very suddenly.  

I will be in Christchurch during the first four days, but we are free after that.
My main concern is the ability to find reasonable accommodations during the
free time.  We are active, sports minded people and want to hike, bicycle, sea
kayak, etc. during the time we are there.  

We have heard rumors that New Zealand is more fun for couples than for single
travelers, and our friend that might go with us has concerns regarding nightlife
and opportunities for single travelers.  Any info along these lines would be
much appreciated.

If anyone has been there or has a FAQ list on New Zealand, I would much 
appreciate hearing from you.  Please respond by email and I will summarize if
I get many responses or if there is interest.  Thank you,

-- 
Mark Bonsack
Hewlett Packard, San Diego
(619) 541-7319
internet: mark@hpsanaeo.nsr.hp.com

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From: vin@cbnews.cb.att.com (vinaya.gore)
Subject: Experience on Carnival cruse line?
Organization: AT&T
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 21:00:52 GMT
Keywords: Cruse

Anybody out there with good or bad experience of the
Southern Carribbean cruse on carnival - Festivale?

We are planning for a 7 day cruse that covers: St Thomas,
St Maarten, Dominaca, Barbados, Martinique (1 day each)
plus all evenings and 1 full day at sea. This is being
planned well in advance for the first week of Nov 1993.

The schedule looked very attractive as we both are VERY
much interested in beaches, natural beauty, and snorkling.
We are not terribly interested in shopping, gambling etc..

Can anybody help with some tips:

-   what would the weather be like that time of the year?
-   are there must visit beaches on these locations?
-   any recommendations on sightseeing for beautiful seanary?
-   any special places, tours for snorkling?
-   any special places that you enjoyed the most and will highly recommend?
-   any experience with this specific ship - Festivale?
-   what type of atmosphere to expect on the Carvinal line; is it usually
       younger crowd with casual atmosphere or ...?

Thanks much,
Vinaya Gore
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Subject: Re: OAG access
Organization: I.E.C.C.
Date: 30 Dec 92 00:11:49 EST (Wed)
From: johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us (John R. Levine)

In article <rhaller-281292140328@rhaller.cc.uoregon.edu> you write:
>I know OAG is accessible via pay for play vendors like Compuserve. Is there
>any free access to schedule information?

There's no free access to the OAG, as noted elsewhere you can have a direct
sub or at higher cost via gateway from other on-line services.

Eaasy Sabre has exactly the same schedule info and is a lot cheaper, being
available at no surcharge on most on-line services.  They sent out a
questionnaire a few weeks ago asking among other things if people would be
interested in direct access for $100/yr, which is somewhat more than
gateway access via Genie costs.  (I said no.)  So don't expect free direct
access any time soon.

Regards,
John Levine, johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us, {spdcc|ima|world}!iecc!johnl
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From: shun@cbnewsh.cb.att.com (shun.cheung)
Subject: Re: Vienna
Organization: AT&T
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 01:07:57 GMT

In article <1992Dec29.002625.13170@ads.com> henry@ADS.COM (Henry Mensch) writes:
>Mike_Treloar@mindlink.bc.ca (Mike Treloar) wrote: 
>->        My wife and I will be travelling to Vienna in July. We would like to
>->get in touch with someone who is familiar with the city and who would be
>->willing to answer some questions about Vienna.
>
>instead, please share the information here ... mike isn't the only one
>going to vienna soon.

I was in Vienna for three days back in October, so by no means
that I am familiar with that city. There are plenty of places
to visit, such as the palaces and museums. It really depends on
one's preference. As far as getting around is concerned, the
public transportation system is pretty good. Like many other
cities in Europe, one can get a "daily" ticket, and it is good
for the subway (underground), the trams, busses, etc. I find that
very convenient for tourists.
-- 
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     AT&T, 480 Red Hill Road, Middletown, NJ,  07748  USA
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From: alie@csl.dl.nec.com (Andrew Lie)
Subject: Need Help to File Complaint Against Airline
Organization: NEC America, C & C Software Development Lab
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 16:35:55 GMT

A friend had problem with a flight due to misleading information given by the
airline.
When a formal complaint was filed with the customer relation of the airline,
the complaint was dismissed and another misleading information was given in the
response.
Could someone suggest the next step to do? Any government agency which would log
this type of complaint (name and address appreciated)?
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From: Brian_Purdy@mindlink.bc.ca (Brian Purdy)
Subject: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 04:30:24 GMT

A friend has invited me to visit in January. I hear all sorts of horror
stories about the weather, poverty, and general unfriendliness. Is my leg
being pulled, is it an exageration, or (shudder) true?
--
Brian-Purdy@mindlink.BC.CA
Vancouver,British-Columbia
Canada

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From: k34236v@puukko.hut.fi (Paul von Heiroth)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Price of renting a van in Thailand?
Date: 31 Dec 92 12:24:06 GMT
Organization: Helsinki University of Technology, Finland



Hello everybody.

I am going to Thailand next march with my family and we would
like to travel around the country by a car or mini-van. 

I am wondering how much it costs to rent a mini-van (we will
be 8 persons traveling) for about one week. I think that the 
van should come with the driver because the traffic is not so
good there.

If anyone has any suggestions about the prices and/or the 
locations from where to rent a van (in Bangkok), please reply
here (e-mail is fine, too).

Thank you,
Paul von Heiroth
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From: jamensky@bnr.ca (Mark Jamensky)
Subject: Grand Canyon Trip
Reply-To: jamensky@bnr.ca (Mark Jamensky)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 19:55:35 GMT

  I am planning a two week trip to the Grand Canyon in June.  I'd like to be
rafting for a few days (maybe a week).  I'd also like to do some hiking, as well
as visiting other Parks that are close by (eg. Petrified forest).  Maybe even
a big city that is relatively close and worth seeing.  I don't mind driving 6-8
hours.

  I doubt if I'll be back in that area for many years so I'd like to know what 
I should be seeing in the little time I have.  Any suggestions you have or 
experiences you've had would be most welcome.

  Thanks in advance.

-- 
Mark Jamensky  jamensky@bnr.ca  Bell-Northern Research  Ottawa  (613) 765-4942
From: cday@terapin.com (Chris Day)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Travel in Former Soviet Union
Date: 21 Dec 92 21:02:03 PST
Organization: BBS

Is that to understand that if i were to travel to russia that usa money and
hard currency are two different monies or is it just the way it sounds ,you
said that you pay more for hard currency ? correct or is this a hyper allocite
anyways this last question gos to everyone :

Has anyone been to russia ,tell me about your experience people costs ,getting
around i am interested in going there for 2 months i do plan on staying in
youth hostels but if a apt or flat is less i would take it ,any help
appreciated.......
 
 
 
 
 
Christopher day
(nighthawk)
Pinellas Park 
Florida 34665
West coast Florida

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From: elwood@sag4.ssl.berkeley.edu (Elisha Polomski)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.backcountry
Subject: Grand canyon travels and Phoenix Arizona sights
Date: 21 Dec 1992 18:52:26 GMT
Organization: Space Science Labs
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: sag4.ssl.berkeley.edu
Keywords: Phoenix,Grand Canyon



Thanks to all you folks who sent me info
about Grand Canyon weather and trails!!

Welll--the date for the trip is fast approaching
and I have 2 additional questions:

For those of you in the Flagstaff area:

I've heard theres been some major snowstorms lately---
Do they ever close the roads going to the South rim?
Do they ever close the Bright Angel and South Kaibib trails?

I plan on calling the Canyon weather service just before
I go but whats the weather like now??



If I end up not going to the Canyon(I'd be driving from Phoenix!(long drive))

Can you reccommend some scenic 10-15 mile hikes within 3 hours drive of Phoenix??
I've heard something vague about superstition mts........


-thanks!

elwood@cea.berkeley.edu


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From: haselman@mitre.org (S. Haselman)
Subject: 4 SALE:timeshare in VIRGINIA BEACH,VA
Followup-To: rec.travel
Organization: The MITRE Corporation
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 19:45:52 GMT



(* If you know of any other news groups I can post to, please let me
know.*)
(* Thank you.*)

FOR SALE:  TIME SHARE IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
											ON THE OCEANFRONT.

The time share is located at the Barclay Tower II and is during the blue
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will have reserved parking and access to the hotel's indoor pool, gym,
sauna, and gourmet restaurant.   

The time share is RCI Affilliate.  The owner of this time share will pay
all closing costs and attorney fees.  Their asking price is $5,000.00 or
B.O.

If you are interested and would like more information, please email your
inquiries to haselman@mitre.org or call (617) 271-7435 and ask for Sandy.

Thank you.