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From: veit@Unify.com (Veit Irtenkauf)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Scottsdale info wanted
Date: 18 Nov 92 23:10:35 GMT
Organization: Unify Corporation (Sacramento)

I plan to go to Scottsdale, AZ, this weekend.  Any info, what to see
aso. is very much appreciated

-- Veit


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From: apf8@aber.ac.uk (A-P (and his Hat))
Newsgroups: rec.travel,soc.culture.celtic
Subject: Youth Hostelling in the 26 Counties with An Oige
Date: 18 Nov 92 16:21:00 GMT
Followup-To: soc.culture.celtic
Organization: University of Wales, Aberystwyth

Greetings.

Hands up anyone out there who has has any experience of Youth
Hostelling in Eire. I'd like to hear from anyone who can tell
me anything about the state of individual hostels (no general-
izations please!).

I have An Oige's own guide, and the usual bumpf that goes with
it, but it fails to give any indication as to which Hostels are
passable, and which are flea-pits. (Not very diplomatic I know
but I've heard rumours that some are *very* basic, considering
the prices). I'm especially concerned that the official guide
fails to mention anything about either Showers or Drying Rooms
-- two things that, as a hiker, are very close to my heart!

Thanx in advance to any who can help.

A-P
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From: dward@ducvax.auburn.edu (Dawn Ward     )
Subject: Lake Tahoe Vacation Info. Needed
Keywords: Tahoe, Transportation, Casinos
Organization: Auburn University
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 15:04:52 GMT

Hi!  I just started reading in this group and was wondering if anyone 
had some information on Transportation and Casinos in Tahoe.	
We (my fiance and I) will be staying for 1 week - Dec. 11-18 -- and aren't
sure about how to get around.  I hear Tahoe has a good Public Trans. system -
is there?  Also, we are both under 25 so it is expensive to rent a car.	
I also would like to known which Casinos may be better??  Any other 
information would be helpful.		


Thanks,

Dawn :)
From: acb@moscom.com (Amy Bourquin)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: German Christmas Fairs
Date: 23 Nov 92 22:21:44 GMT
Organization: Moscom Corporation, Pittsford NY

Very many thanks to everyone who posted and emailed about this topic
I believe I got some great insights for my parents.       

Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

Amy B.
	
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From: jpenovic@wizard.Berkeley.EDU (Jan Penovich)
Subject: Re: Miami beach info wanted
Reply-To: jpenovic@1.com
Organization: Encore Computer Corp., Fort Lauderdale FL
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 19:16:52 GMT

In article <1992Nov20.144515.9874@athena.cs.uga.edu>,
DEANRE@bscf.uga.edu (ROBIN DEAN) writes:
> I am going to be going to Miami Beach over Christmas and was wanting to
> know something about the area as far as what one should do and see
while there.
> I am planning on a deep sea fishing trip but will be there for a full week so
> I was interested in what else the area had to offer.  My wife and 10 month
> old son will be going with me and any information on what we could do
together
> would be very much appreciated.
> 

   Deco District on Miami Beach
   Viscaya (Deering Estate)
   Coconut Grove
   Metro Zoo (severly damaged by the Hurricane, but I heard they will 
      reopen part of the zoo in December.  It was a wonderful
      natural-barrier zoo with a great Aviary, which has been 
      destroyed.)

   Ocean World in Ft. Lauderdale
   Bonnett house in Ft. Lauderdale (Idiosyncratic old Florida
                                    at its best.)
   Museum of Science and Discovery in Ft. Lauderdale (this is
                       brand new and has an IMAX theater in it)

   Seaquarium on Key Biscayne
   The ride up AIA from Boca Raton to Palm Beach
   Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
   Flagler Mansion (Whitehall) on Palm Beach
   Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach
   Sanibel/Captiva Islands on the west coast.  (Relaxing shell
                  filled beaches. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.)

  That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

  If you're a member of AAA, get their guide book for Florida.

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From: grimaldo@tokyo.seri.philips.nl (Emilio Grimaldo)
Subject: Re: German Christmas Fairs
Organization: Philips Semiconductors, The Netherlands 
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 09:47:18 GMT

 When do the Xmas fairs start? I haven't been to a German Xmas fair in 2 years,
 and this year I fly out of this continent on the 13th December so I would
 like to know if those start before or after (miss...).

	Thanks, 


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From: zmatthew@aludra.usc.edu (Zachary Philip Matthews)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Strange and Unusual stops in the U.S.
Date: 20 Nov 1992 18:06:38 -0800
Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
NNTP-Posting-Host: aludra.usc.edu

earlier, someone mentioned the US version of Stonehenge. 
It might be nicely followed up by a visit to the half-size, 
reconstruction of the English version in southern Washington
on the North side of the Columbia Gorge (west of the Tri-cities).
It is made entirely out of concrete and looks quite silly up
there on the hillside.

Zac Matthews
From: LMASSONN@ESOC.BITNET (Dr. Lutz Massonne)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: German Christmas Fairs
Date: 17 Nov 92 08:40:16 GMT
Organization: mbp Software&Systems GmbH at ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

There are Christmas Frais on the four weekends before Christmas in many
German towns and villages.

The most famous one is the Christkindelsmarks in Nuernberg (Nuremberg),
but this is incredibly crowded and filled up with tourists.
Personally i would avoid it, but IF you (or your parents) will visit
Nuernberg anyway for the other sights, go ahead ...

Sometimes the smaller markets are more rewarding, as they have less food
outlets and more Christmas gifts, handcarved figures and the such.

A nice one is at Michelstadt in the Odenwald (roughly in the Frankfurt/Main -
Heidelberg area), but there is such a multitude ...
(I visit normally the one in Darmstadt/Eberstadt, but surely no tourist
will ever come near that place :-) )

If your parents have more specific regions where they will visit, please feel
free to contact me via e-mail, and I will try to help.

Regards, Lutz
From: zhimin@unssun.nevada.edu (Zhimin Chen)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Cultural Tour to China
Date: 21 Nov 92 00:38:47 GMT
Reply-To: zhimin@unssun.nevada.edu (Zhimin Chen)
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Nevada, Reno

I'm trying to organize a cultural tour to China. It will be about 18 days
for next summer, somewhere around later May and June.
The tour will feature regular visiting in Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou
Canton, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and an five nights stay in the scenic city
of Hangzhou where lectures and field trips will be given in Chinese music,
traditional medicine like Taiji, qigong therapy, talking with professionals and school teachers. Visiting the largest silk factory in China and local museums 
will also be included.

Some other activities can also be arrangement at request.

I don't have an exact price the full-package tour, but I organized a similar
tour last summer, and the price was about $2300, including international airfare, all meals in China, hotel accommodation (3-star or above), all city tour guide with private bus.

This year, a professional guide from China International Travel Service, a real good fella that I know very well, will be the tour leader and therefore will
accompany the tour from US to the last city in China.

I'm posting this, trying to send a test ballon and see how much interest
out there.  Everything will be concretized by the end of the year. And 
if you are interested, please send me a letter, give me a call, or drop me
an E-mail.  I'm a graduate student at University of Nevada, Reno.

Here's my address: 1655 Wedekind Rd. #E  Reno, NV 89512 Tel.:702-784-9274
From: wyf307@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Freeman Yu-Feng Wei)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: The way to Key West, Fl
Date: 17 Nov 92 08:11:52 GMT
Reply-To: wyf307@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Freeman Yu-Feng Wei)
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Originator: wyf307@mickey.cc.utexas.edu

Hi, there:
        Some friends of mine and I are going to have a trip to Florida this
late December. We have plan to visit Key West. But I was told that the road
to Key West is damaged. Is there anybody know the detail about it? Will
it be fine in late December?
        Your words are appreciated. Thanks.
                                                Freeman

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: haggar@BNR.CA 
Subject: SAN MIGUEL  and  CUERNAVACA,
Followup-To: haggar@BNR.CA 
Keywords: SAN MIGUEL  and  CUERNAVACA,
Reply-To: haggar@BNR.CA 
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 00:46:22 GMT




Greetings,
I'm trying to gether information on intensive spanish
language schools in MEXICO. The two cities that I'm
aware of, are   SAN MIGUEL  and  CUERNAVACA,
could someone reply to what schools are available
in these two or other cities.

PLEASE responed to me if you have any info on the
schools or the above cities.

I would appreciate any input.



Haggar@bnr.ca
From: jack@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk (Jack Campin)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Where to stay?
Date: 23 Nov 92 21:19:48 GMT
Reply-To: jack@dcs.glasgow.ac.uk (Jack Campin)
Organization: COMANDOS Project, Glesga Yoonie

boarjas@elof.iit.edu (Jason Boardman) writes:
> I am planning on flying to London sometime soon just as
> an exploration trip.  From there I want to go straight 
> to Scotland by train or bus.  The question is...where
> can a student stay for cheap?  I have heard about 
> hostels over there, what are they?  Where are they?
> How do I find them?  I plan on spending 6 or 7 days
> total...while moving around quite a bit.  Please
> advise on what I should look into.

The main thing you should look into is a guidebook - go to a bookstore,
browse, and buy the one that looks most use to you.  There are lots of them
and it is a fair bet that EVERY SINGLE ONE has the address and phone number
for the youth hostels you're after, as well as a description of their
facilities.

If you have a question that you *can't* answer *after* reading the basic
and obvious stuff, get back to us.

(What the guidebooks might not have, except for the most recent editions:
the cheapest way to get to Scotland is by the Knight Rider bus, which
leaves from the western side of King's Cross station at about 11pm and goes
to Edinburgh via Glasgow.  Ask at a travel agent when you get to London,
you shouldn't have much problem getting a seat except at peak dates.  It's
a boring and uncomfortable ride, but you're getting what you're paying for).
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From: johnny@ennex1.eng.utsa.edu (Johnny Roberts)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Puerto Vallarta info needed..
Date: 19 Nov 92 00:09:22 GMT
Organization: Univ of Texas at San Antonio


	Hello all!

	I am going to take a trip down to Puerto Vallarta with a small  
group of people for a couple of weeks around Christmas time. As our  
budgets are limited, we are going to need cheap accomodations once we get  
there. I am also interested in getting away from the masses of humanity  
sure to be in the area, so I want to know what San Blas and some of the  
other surrounding beach towns are like this time of year.

	All of the travel books I have read give info on these places, but  
it would be great if I could find someone out there who has been to Puerto  
Vallarta in the budget mode. I have done this before in Mazatlan, so I  
know some of what to expect.

	While I am on the topic, who publishes a good book on Mexico  
travel, preferably info based and not advice based? So far, Birnbaum's  
Travel Guide seems to be the best.

	Thanks in advance...
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From: howard.leistner@ggcs.uucp (Howard Leistner) 
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: TEST
Date: 22 Nov 92 12:51:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Golden Gate Computer Society BBS - Marin, CA - 415-927-1216
Reply-To: howard.leistner@ggcs.uucp (Howard Leistner) 

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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Micronesia
Date: 16 Nov 1992 13:17:38 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Micronesia
============================================================
Federated States of Micronesia - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Kolonia has no official 
street address but is located in the lower Pics area across from the 
Agriculture Station.  The mailing address is P.O. Box 1286, Pohnpei, 
Federated States of Micronesia 96941.  The telephone number is: 
(691) 320-2187.

Country Description:  The Federated States of Micronesia (including 
the islands of Pohnpei, Kosrae, Truk, and Yap) is a constitutional 
democracy in free association with the United States.  Its economy 
is developing, and tourist facilities are available on a limited 
basis.

Entry Requirements:  Proof of citizenship and identity are required 
for a tourist visit of up to one year.  Further information 
concerning specific requirements is available through the Embassy of 
the Federated States of Micronesia, 1725 N Street, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20036 - telephone: (202) 223-4383.

Medical Facilities:  Health facilities in the Federated States of 
Micronesia are adequate for routine medical problems, but are 
limited in range and quality.  Doctors and hospitals may 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.  
The international travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease 
Control at (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information.

Information on Crime:  The crime rate in the Federated States of 
Micronesia is low.  Useful information on guarding valuables and 
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in 
the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad".  It is 
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, and convicted offenders can expect jail 
sentences and a fine.

Registration:  Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.

 No. 92-096
From: csc@coast.ucsd.edu (Charles Coughran)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: need motel in reno
Date: 23 Nov 1992 19:19:30 GMT
Organization: University of California, San Diego
NNTP-Posting-Host: coast.ucsd.edu

Sender:
Reply-To: csc@coast.ucsd.edu.UCSD.EDU (Charles Coughran)
Followup-To:
Distribution: usa
Organization: Center for Coastal Studies, SIO
Keywords: 


We are going to Reno for Thanksgiving to visit friends who live
in the South West quadrant near downtown.  We need a recommendation
for a place to stay.  Clean and well maintained are a plus.  Basically
it will be just a place to sleep.
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Newsgroups: rec.travel,aus.general,soc.culture.australian
From: sveini@mack.uit.no (Svein-Ivar Lillehaug)
Subject: Rent a car/dent/wreck in the Perth Area, AUS?
Organization: University of Tromsoe
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 17:19:51 GMT


How much does it cost to rent a small/medium sized car for a week with
unlimited milage and insurance included in the Perth area? I guess Budget, 
Hertz and those companies are rather expensive so I will appreciate tips 
on their cheaper competitors in the rent-a-dent/wreck business too.


Thanks in advance,
Svein-Ivar
From: trevor@media.mit.edu (Trevor Darrell)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Newark airport --> JFK ?
Date: 16 Nov 92 16:11:39 GMT
Organization: MIT Media Laboratory

In article <32646@rnd.GBA.NYU.EDU> smezias@rnd.GBA.NYU.EDU (Stephen J. Mezias) writes:
>In article <1992Nov13.145004.1@kean.ucs.mun.ca>
>dstewart@kean.ucs.mun.ca writes: 
>
>>     Can anyone recommend a relatively painless and (optimally) inexpensive 
>>way to get from Newark airport to JFK?  I appreciate e-mail replies.
>

I think a company called princeton airporter, based in princeton NJ
runs a van shuttle between JFK and EWR. maybe $20-$25?

also you can take a carey bus from jfk to grand central, and then
switch to another bus company from grand central to ewr (I forget the
name -- olympia?). also about $20.

--tjd
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From: cory@wam.umd.edu (Cory Michael Lebson)
Subject: Cheep travel over winter break for a college student?
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 02:43:02 GMT

Hi, I'm a 19 year old college student at the University of Maryland.  I'm
looking for cheep and interesting travel for the month that I have off
for winter break (any time from Dec, 19 to Jan, 19)  I'd be interested in
work abroad, volunteer abroad, work in another state, volunteer program
in another state, exchange programs, basically the whole spectrum of
travel activities -- just as long as it's not too expensive.  Does anyone
have any suggestions or ideas?  Please e-mail me direct as I don't read
this newsgroup regularly.  
Thanks :-)
Cory Michael Lebson
cory@wam.umd.edu

P.S. I'm a psychology/Pre-med Junior if that helps.

Newsgroups: rec.travel,soc.culture.indian
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Thailand
Date: 18 Nov 1992 12:47:34 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Taiwan
============================================================
Taiwan - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1992

Embassy Location:  Unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan 
are conducted through the American Institute in Taiwan whose offices 
are authorized by law to perform American citizen services.  For 
assistance, U.S. citizen travelers can contact the American 
Institute at #7 Lane 134, Hsin Yi Road Section 3 Taipei, Taiwan - 
telephone:  (886-2) 709-2000.  In case of emergencies after working 
hours, the duty officer can be contacted at 886-2-709-2013.

Country Description:  Taiwan is completing the transition toward 
democracy and has a strong and well-developed economy.  Tourist 
facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and visa are required.  Visas for 
stays of up to two months are issued without charge.  For specific 
visa information, travelers can contact the Coordination Council for 
North American Affairs (CCNAA), 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., 
Washington, D.C. 20016-2137 - telephone: (202) 895-1800.  CCNAA also 
has several subordinate offices in other large U.S. cities.

Medical Facilities:  Health facilities in Taiwan are fully adequate 
for routine medical treatment.  Doctors and hospitals may 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 useful.  The 
international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control 
(404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information.

Information on Crime:  The overall crime rate on Taiwan is low.  
Residential burglaries and thefts are the predominant types of 
crimes which affect foreigners, but other more serious street crimes 
do occasionally occur.  Some foreign businesses have also been the 
victims of criminal extortion attempts.  Useful information on 
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling 
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip 
Abroad".  It is 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, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy 
jail sentences and/or large fines.

Registration:  Americans who register at the American Institute in 
Taiwan can obtain updated information on travel and security within 
the country.

 No. 92-115

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: duck@well.sf.ca.us (Robert Lauriston)
Subject: Re: Strange and Unusual stops in the U.S.
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 17:52:45 GMT


There's a series of tour guides specifically devoted to the strangest
and most eccentric sights.  America Off the Wall.
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