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From: guerra@gallium.cs.unc.edu (Carlos Guerra)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: info about Washington DC
Keywords: hotels and events
Date: 21 Dec 92 03:33:40 GMT

We'll be going to Washinton D.C the begining of January. Could any body
out there tell me how much the hotels are? the range? We're looking a
good location near a metro station and a reasonable price. Please reply
to e-mail: prata@gibbs.oit.unc.edu

Thanks in advance!

Rogerio.
From: dms10@po.CWRU.Edu (David M. Shlaes)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: RENTALS, PROVENCE, SOUTHERN FRANCE
Date: 7 Dec 92 03:30:59 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)


                RENTALS, PROVENCE, SOUTHERN FRANCE
 
     We own a small house built in the 1300s in a small medevil
Reply-To: dms10@po.CWRU.Edu (David M. Shlaes)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc5.ins.cwru.edu

village in southern France, just 45 min drive NW of Avignon.  The
house has been completely redecorated, but retains its medevil
charm.  It has a modern kitchen and 1 1/2 baths (modern shower),
two bedrooms (sleeps four adults comfortably), washing machine, a
30 sq meter terrace.  It is one block from a crystal clear river
with beach.  It is available from May 1 through September 30,
1993.  Pictures, rates and further info are available on request.
     Our neighbor in France rents a small house (rustic) in the
same village.  It sleeps five adults. 
He also rents apartments and studios just outside the village.  The
apartments are modern and well equipped.  They come with a terrace
and a swimming pool and tennis court are available for apartment
renters.   
     Get back to me by E-mail if you're interested in any of these
rentals.  
 
-- 
Best,

Dave Shlaes
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: sjones@alfred.carleton.ca (Stan Jones)
Subject: Re: Laguardia to Port Authority
Organization: Carleton University
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1992 14:30:59 GMT

In <1992Dec12.042837.29622@mixcom.com> Rick.Bronson <Rick.Bronson@mixcom.mixcom.com> writes:

>In <1992Dec11.140608.5498@doug.cae.wisc.edu> reznik@robios2.me.wisc.edu (Dan S. Reznik) writes:

>>I will be arriving at the LaGuardia airport in NYC at 6 pm, Christmas
>>Day. Could anybody tell me a safe, cheap, speedy way to get from there
>>to the Port Authority bus terminal ? Details would be greatly appreciated
>>since I know very little about the area.

>  From the guide:
>    Between LGA and Manhattan
>   Midtown Manhattan/West Side including the Port Authority:
>       Carey Coach Express Bus $8.50/$10 to hotels, (212) 632-0509
>       (They may have an 800 number, try 1-800-555-1212)
>       If your really short on cash you can probably get there
>       by bus/subway for $2.50

The Guide ought to also say that Gray Lines runs the airline shutlle
service which is a shared ride terminal to destination service (i.e.
they will drop you at the Port Authority terminal) for $12 (plus tip,
which the signs prominently displayed in the van they use remind you
is not included in the fare).  This can be a real time-eater, however.
Last Sunday my Air Canada flight landed at 1215 and it was 1400 before
I got to my hotel at 52nd & Broadway - the time was spent picking up
at other terminals and dropping passengers off at other locations.
Because the Port Authority terminal is on the west side of midtown it
is likely to be a last stop.  Cab fare is likely to be about double
the Gray Line fare.
From: cliu2@sales.GBA.NYU.EDU (Chung-Ying Liu)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Where to Stay in the suburbs of NewYork with a car ?
Date: 15 Dec 92 01:08:23 GMT
Organization: NYU Stern School of Business

First of all, Jersey City is not in NY State.  It is in NJ, however it is very close to Manhattan.  

However, my warning is that Jersey City is famous for the highest rate of car
jacking in U.S.  I wouldn't want to park my car there in any cases.

There are some cheap motels but I can't recommand any because I don't you where your destination will be.


             ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
   Jason C.Y. Liu                   DON'T WORRY,
   cliu2@sales.stern.nyu.edu          BE HAPPY!!
   NEW YORK UNIV,Stern School of Business
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From: cmbr01@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: UK->USA/Mexico->Bogota soon!
Date: 15 Dec 92 09:39:11 GMT
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster

Hi

Could someone in the USA East coast (Boston - Miami)
or someone in Mexico City
please make an inquiry for me about:

1. the price of a single airline ticket to Bogota, Colombia.
2. the availability of flights from these areas to Bogota from
   21st December to 5th January.

I am having difficulty obtaining a reasonably priced ticket to
fly direct from Europe - all available tickets now seem to be
Club class > #750 one-way. So I am looking into the possibillties
of cheaper routes.

Thx., Adios and Merry Christmas!

J.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: csjan@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Jan Faires)
Subject: Re: Costa Rica
Organization: Educational Computing Network
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 15:14:55 GMT

My most recent trip to Costa Rica was June 1991.  At that time the East
Coast was still trying to dig out after the earthquake.  Access to the
port city of Limon was limited, due to bridges being out.  And once you
got there, the drinking water wasn't safe and accomodations were sad.
We were told to wait several months before trying to visit there.  The
previous poster indicated he was able to get through and enjoyed his
stay, so maybe things are better now.  

There are wonderful boat tours that take in the canals in the East of
the country.  Take your camera!

I second the previous poster's recommendations of Monteverde, Volcan
Arenal and the West Coast beaches, especially in Guanacaste.  If you
are interested, I can email you more specific suggestions.  

The leading English-language newspaper is Tico Times, to which I
still subscribe.  I remember an article not long ago indicating that
Manuel Antonio Beach is becoming polluted, due to lack of sanitation
facilities.  Perhaps you will want to check this out before you go.
Also, there was a recent article about exchanging money on the black
market; apparently the authorities are cracking down on this activity.
A letter to the editor said the tourist tried to exchange money with
an undercover cop, and ended up paying a terrific fine.

My "don't miss" list would include Sarchi (for local art and handcrafted
leather and wood items) and a tiny little town up in the mountains from
San Jose, called Santa Barbara, where the "Bank of the Sea" restaurant
makes sea bass cooked in garlic butter -- to die for!  Next time I go,
I want to take the bus to Cartago and see the church where the Black
Maria statue is kept.  Also I'd like to investigate some of the
eco-tours, including the one that offers you the opportunity to plant
native tree seedlings in some land they are trying to reforest.  I've
heard that on Monday nights Heredia has a band concert in the plaza,
and if you take your instrument, you can sit in.

Man, I love that country!  No army, showcase democracy of the emerging
nations -- and the government owns the brewerys!  (I forget why that
is such a plus . . .)  Be sure to email me before you go, and if I
can help, I'll be glad to do so.
are intereste
From: owl.caltech.edu!yuan (feng yuan)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Train to Beijing
Date: 15 Dec 1992 23:06:11 GMT
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
NNTP-Posting-Host: owl.caltech.edu
Originator: yuan@owl

Hi,everybody,
Does anyone know any information about the train from
Europe to Moscow to Beijing?
Feng
Xref: sparky rec.travel:16695 rec.travel.air:6212
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.air
Subject: Re: Overcoming jet lag
From: jeremy@cs.aukuni.ac.nz (Jeremy Gibbons)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 11:45:48 GMT
 <kevin.4@varian.com> <10DEC199209312480@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov> 
 <1992Dec10.155221.17384@csrd.uiuc.edu> <pal.724337465@regent.e-technik.tu-muenchen.de>
Organization: Computer Science Dept. University of Auckland
Cc: jeremy@cs.aukuni.ac.nz

I've not yet seen anyone mention the book

   "Beat Jet Lag", by Kathleen Mayes, Thorsons (an imprint of Harper
   Collins), London, 1991. GBP3.99. ISBN 0-7225-2343-2.

I actually found it in the McGraw Hill Technical Bookshop in NYC, for US$7.
Very good value: it even gives you something to read on the plane!

Jeremy

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   Department of Computer Science,              fax: +64 9 373 7453
   University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand.

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: cmbr01@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Subject: Re: Caracas stopover + Margarita
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1992 16:09:32 GMT

In article <1992Dec8.182537.24002@colorado.edu>, jessup@dot.cs.colorado.edu (Elizabeth Jessup) writes:
> 
> I'm travelling to Venezuela in January and will have an overnight air
> connection in Caracas.  What's a reasonable thing to do with myself
> at the airport between 11pm and 6am?  Is it safe to sack out on
> the floor someplace?  Or are there reasonably priced hotels at 
> the airport?  I speak decent Spanish and have done some solo travelling 
> in Central America (which was sometimes very scary), but I'm very 
> obviously a gringa.
> 
> And, while we're at it, I'd be interested in hearing of favorite places
> stay on Margarita.  I'm not interested in big resort hotels.
> 
> Thanks,
> Liz

I was at Caracas airport in August. It looks reasonably safe to me.
(Usual precautions taken). However, I would think it better if you get
into a hotel close to the airport - nothing like a good night's sleep!
Why do you not phone the airport? Perhaps they can help? It is about
1 hour to Caracas so it is a bit too far for your stopover but I am sure
suitable accomodation will be available.

Adios, J.
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.marketplace,rec.travel.air,misc.wanted,chi.wanted
From: bryant1@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (bryant.l.wreza)
Subject: FORT MYER'S BEACH CONDO RENTAL
Followup-To: poster
Keywords: CONDO RENTAL
Organization: AT&T
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 20:07:13 GMT


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Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.air
From: henry@ADS.COM (Henry Mensch)
Subject: Re: Need info on trips to Paris, France in 1993
Organization: Advanced Decision Systems; a div of Booz, Allen & Hamilton
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 05:34:49 GMT

(rec.travel.marketplace taken out of the "Newsgroups: " field, since
it isn't pertinent.)

MIXTERHP@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU (H. Perry Mixter) wrote: 
->1.	When can one expect the best air fares for said trip? Before May 31? 
->Any tips on anticipating super bargain fares (Charlotte - Orly)?

yup ... before the high tourist season will get you the best fares.
shoulder season (the time of year just before/after high season)
offers better fares than you would get during the summer.

i don't know which airport you would use; if you fly out of raleigh
you might get a good deal on (don't laugh) lufthansa ... they have
flights directly out of raleigh (you'd have to switch in frankfurt or
munich for a paris-bound flight ... or  just take the train; that's
fun, too) and i suspect these flights are mostly empty, from the
stories i've been hearing.

->2.	Any suggestions on options to expensive hotels, such as romantic bed
->and breakfasts in or around Paris? Anyone have contacts over there in terms of
->possible lodging swaps (I live in the North Carolina mountains - could trade
->vacation places).

friends of mine who know paris recommend the hotel des mines, but i
don't have the details handy ... a popular book for this purpose is
called "cheap sleeps in paris" ... another option would be to work
through a travel agent: they can often get you a package deal which
would be much cheaper than the independent costs of the flight and
hotel.

->3.	What are Paris MUST SEES?  She has been there once before, but only 
->for a VERY quick weekend.

you have to go to the library (and your travel agent) and do your
homework.  paris is so full of stuff to see, and all that most of the
people here can do is tell you about which Popular Tourist Attractions
they liked and which they didn't.  do some research at the library; you
won't be sorry.

also, the french government tourist office has a 900 number (no,
silly, they don't say anything sexy to you when you call the number,
but they'll answer your questions quickly and send you all kinds of
info ... be sure to have your questions ready before you call: are you
interested in cultural/sports/art/music/... big
hotels/b&b's/small-hotels/... day trips to other french cities?)  the
number  is 900 990 0040 ... $0.50/minute from anywhere in the US ...
average call costs about $2

->4.	Any other hints or suggestions anyone may have about creating a 
->romantic sojourn over there would be greatly appreciated.

--
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# "fight the real enemy."  -- sinead o'connor, and many others.
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Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Yosemite Park Accommodation
From: stephen@ewd.dsto.gov.au (Stephen Elton)
Date: 15 Dec 92 14:32:40 CST
Distribution: world
Organization: Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Salisbury, South Australia

Howdy all:

I will be visiting Yosemite Park for a couple of days in late January and am
looking for some advice on accommodation. I believe there are a few lodges/hotels in Yosemite Valley itself. Does anyone know the approximate 
cost of such accommodation and how it would compare to hotels close by, but outside the park?

Also, what range of temperatures can I expect?

Any advice would be appreciated.

- Stephen.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: alie@csl.dl.nec.com (Andrew Lie)
Subject: Visa for Hong Kong and China
Organization: NEC America, C & C Software Development Lab
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 21:04:08 GMT

My SO is planning to take a vacation to Hong Kong and then China at the end of
January.

Does anyone know whether a tourist visa is required (she carries US passport)?
If it is required, could someone provide the phone numbers of both the
HK and China's consulate?

Thanks a lot.
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From: eng tat tan <etan@silver.ucs.indiana.edu>
Subject: ROSE PARADE
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 09:58:35 GMT

  I will be going to San Francisco on Dec 21-24, then to LA from Dec 24-28, 
followed by Las Vegas from Dec 28-30 and back to Pasedena on Dec 30. Can anyone
kindly tell me any major events/attractions during this time at the respective
places that I shouldn't miss? What is the best way to travel from LA to Las
Vegas? Where can I get the best view for the Rose Parade and which place to stayin Pasedena? Thank you in advance and wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a 
Happy New Year!

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From: bbarnes@peg.pegasus.oz.au
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Travel to Cairo and Amsterdam
Date: 10 Dec 92 04:09:00 GMT
Nf-ID: #N:peg:289800001:000:750
Nf-From: peg.UUCP!bbarnes    Dec  9 23:09:00 1992



I'm off to Egypt next March for a short holiday en-route to
Europe.  I would appreciate some useful advice and tips about
Cairo and Egypt in general - such as the best places to cash
travellers' cheques; what to avoid (besides the water); and
any interesting things to do or see apart from the usual
tourist traps.

From Cairo I fly to Amsterdam and need to hire a car for a 
week or so to make a quick trip to southern Denmark and back.
Can anyone recommend a car hire company ?  Avis, Hertz, etc are
quality companies but you pay dearly for their name.  What is a
reasonable rate to pay for car hire in Amsterdam ?

Thanks in advance.  Anybody who has similar questions about
Sydney or Australia I would be happy to reply.
... ... ...-....1200 N8
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: alex@leland.Stanford.EDU (Alexandar Angelus)
Subject: Wanted: RT ticket from San Francisco (San Jose) to Phoenix
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 15:18:26 GMT

I am looking to buy a RT ticket to Phoenix AZ, from either San Francisco
or San Jose. I'd like to leave near the end of Decemeber and come back
early January (3rd or 4th). If you have such a ticket that you would like
to sell at a reasonable price, please call me at (415) 949-3415, or
send some  email to
                      pangelus@gsb-yen.stanford.edu

Thanks.

Alex
From: James.Mitchell@CoE.drexel.edu (James Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Cruising In Puget Sound
Date: 14 Dec 92 22:41:22 GMT
Organization: Drexel University
X-Xxmessage-Id: <A75278FE65010F7F@n2-15-127-coe-c-main.coe.drexel.edu>
X-Xxdate: Mon, 14 Dec 92 17:46:38 GMT
X-Useragent: Nuntius v1.1.1d13

I'm hoping to cruise through the islands somewhere in the Washington or
Vancouver area next August. My goal is a slow, relaxed cruise for a week
in the equivalent of a houseboat.

Any general or specific suggestions would be most welcome.
From: ivan@rec.msk.su (ivanov oleg petrovich)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: help Russian kids to contact with their Belgium friends
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 92 17:52:26 +0200
Distribution: world
Organization: RECOM Association
Reply-To: ivan@rec.msk.su

Hello!
   Some kids of workers from our firm were in Belgium this summer.
This visit was act of help for Russian children who lived in regions
suffered contamination after Chernobyl disaster or whose parents have
worked in Chernobyl after disaster. Children have stayed month in
Belgium  families,  have  good  time  there.  But  now  they  have
difficulties
to contact with  new friends in Belgium by post. (There are many
new troubles in Russia, but work of post office in country and abroad
is very old problem). If somebody can help to resend some children's
letters to their Belgium friends from email form to post mail form
that 'll be wonderful present for all children.
Answer me and I will email letters with addresses of Belgium families.
Thanks in advance,

-- 
Sincerely 
      Oleg Ivanov
RECOM Ltd
Moscow  |||  Email:   ivan@rec.msk.su             Fax: 007 (095) 196 1635
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: jdonald@us.oracle.com (John R. Donald)
Subject: Re: Costa Rica
Keywords: costa rica, camping
Organization: Oracle Corporation
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 20:59:25 GMT
X-Disclaimer: This message was written by an unauthenticated user
              at Oracle Corporation.  The opinions expressed are those
              of the user and not necessarily those of Oracle.

In article <92Dec13.103027est.24@orasis.vis.toronto.edu> eyal@vis.toronto.edu writes:
>Hi,
>we'll be going to costa rica for two weeks in January. One week we'll
>have a car. I'd appreciate any information on where to go, what are musts
>and so on. In particular, I was wondering if anyone had experience with 
>camping they could share; how safe it was, are there kept camping sites, 
>what are particularly nice spots etc. 
>Thanx in advance for the help
>eyal
I've never camped there, but I did spend a week there last july.  You dont
want to miss Manuel Antonio park in the south - beautiful beaches, nice 
resorts - not American style.  Check out the Uruguayan Steak House.  
Best food in the country.
I'm sorry I missed Monteverde - you should probably see this if you like
jungle/forest.  Spend at least a couple of nights in San Jose, and check out
the Key Largo - it's a really neat bar, but it is packed with professional 
women - interesting sight to see, at least.
The volcanos are really quite a sight, if it is not too foggy.  I saw the
Poaz volcano, there is another as well.
You probably want to avoid the caribbean coast altogether.  Unless anyone
can offer some more up to date information, when I was there, it was in the
process of recovering from a recent tidal wave - the beaches were a mess, and
in fact were closed.  Limon is a pit.
You can do some excellent snorkling on the West coast - i think we went to 
playa hermosa.  
Have a great time, I highly recommend a costa rican vacation.
-jd

-- 
"Good Idea, Boss."	- Homer Simpson
From: cmbr01@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: London: Salomon Travel Agency - address?
Date: 14 Dec 92 11:22:49 GMT
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster

Hi.
Is there anyone in London who

	1. knows
	2. could find out

the address and phone number
of a travel agency which
operates under the name

	Salomon.

E-mail or news reply appreciated.
Thanks.

Adios, J.
From: kortikar@mipos2.intel.com (Aniruddha Kortikar)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Buffalo Airport - Niagara Falls - Buffalo Airport - Itineary ?
Date: 11 Dec 92 23:38:47 GMT
Organization: Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA USA

Hi   

would anyone be able to furnish me info about services available from
buffalo airport to Niagara and back.     

what are approximate costs in Jan ? Can a person who does not know driving
go from Buffalo To Niagara and back by using bus services, tours etc ?

what would be the cost of escorted tour ? 

How can one arrange for Helicopter tours , From USA side.
(is this good enough or we will miss a lot if we do not cross over to canada?)

regards,

Aniruddha Kortikar (kortikar@mipos2.intel.com)

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