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From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Fiji
Date: 16 Nov 1992 13:53:33 -0600
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

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

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy in Fiji is located at 31 Loftus 
Street in the capital city of Suva.  The telephone number is: (679) 
314-466.

Country Description:  Fiji recently returned to parliamentary 
government in elections of May 1992.  It has a developing economy.  
Tourist facilities are available.

Entry Requirements:  Passport, proof of sufficient funds and an 
onward/return ticket are required.  A tourist visa is issued upon 
arrival for an initial stay of up to four months.  The tourist 
permit may be extended upon application to the Fiji Immigration 
Department headquarters in Suva to allow a total stay of six months. 
 A visa is required for those entering Fiji to work, study or 
reside.  Information on specific requirements is available through 
the Embassy of Fiji, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., #240, Washington, 
D.C. 20007 - telephone: (202) 337-8320 or the Fiji Mission to the 
U.N., New United Nations Plaza, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017 - 
telephone (212) 355-7316.

Medical Facilities:  Health care facilities in Fiji are adequate 
for routine medical problems.  Two major hospitals, the Lautoka 
hospital in the city of Lautoka and the Colonial War Memorial 
Hospital in Suva, provide emergency and outpatient services.  Other 
hospitals and clinics provide only a limited range of health 
services.  Serious medical emergencies may be referred to Australia, 
New Zealand or the United States.  Medical practitioners and 
hospitals expect payment upon treatment or before release.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved to be useful.  Additional health information is available 
through the international travelers hotline of the Centers for 
Disease Control at (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  The crime rate in Fiji's resort and tourist 
areas is low, although criminal activity in major urban areas is on 
the rise.  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, including Indian hemp or marijuana, are strict.  
Convicted offenders receive a minimum of three months' imprisonment.

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

 No. 92-097

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: staggers@cup.hp.com (Ken Staggers)
Subject: Re: Hong Kong Travel Tips Wanted
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 01:23:45 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.1 PL7]

Frank Chui (fkc00@duts.ccc.amdahl.com) wrote:
: >There are different types of accomodation in HK depending on what
: >your budget is... from really run-down guest house to 6-star hotels
: >in Grand Hyatt. But I strongly recommend the YMCA Hotel on
: >Salisbury Rd. It was only reopened at the end of last year and is
: >right in the middle of town. I don't know about the rates, but it
: >should be reasonable.
: 
:  YMCA of Hong Kong
:    41 Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
:    Tel: (852)369-2211, Fax: (852)739-9315, Telex: 31274 HYMCA HX
:    Rates: (as of August, 1992 - 1USD=7.73HKD)
:    * single                         HKD495

I stayed here in mid-Sept, and it was wonderful.  Note that there is more
than one YMCA in Hong Kong, so make sure you book at the right locale.  It
was about $70/night, not a price for the backpacking types.  But the 
facilities are fantastic (especially since I was in training during this
time).  The atrium wasnt finished when I was there, but it should be now.

On the other hand, EVERYTIME, and I mean EVERYTIME, I passed by the Mansions
there was either an incident occuring, an cop car in front, a fire truck, or
an ambulance.  This was in the span of 4 days.  Its up to you whether you
want to stay there.

BTW, the YMCA had a fresh fruit basket in my room, a nice surprise.  And they
have an airport bus.  Its definitely not like the Ys I've seen in NYC.

--Ken
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: ylu@bach.helios.nd.edu ()
Subject: Info about BOSTON needed
Summary: Boston 
Keywords: Boston 
Organization: OUC, University of Notre Dame
Distribution: me
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 19:00:31 GMT

Hi Friends,

I will spend one week (from Dec.-5 to Dec.-12) in Boston area due to my work.
I have never been Boston before.  If any nice person(s) give me some info about
Boston I will be very happy.  I mainly want to know what are the best things
to do there after work.  I know Boston is a historical city, must have a lot
of things to see and places to go.....

Please send e-mail to lu@herp1.tamu.edu

Younan Lu, Texas A&M University.
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Singapore
Date: 18 Nov 92 04:11:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: CompuSer.921118152048_76702.1202_CHN59-1
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Singapore
============================================================
Singapore - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1992

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 30 Hill Street, 
Singapore 0617; the mailing address is American Embassy Singapore, 
FPO AP 96534; telephone (65) 338-0251.

Country Description:  Singapore is a small, highly developed 
parliamentary democracy.  Tourist facilities are modern and widely 
available.

Entry Requirements:  Passports and onward/return tickets are 
required.  Visas are not required for tourist/business stays of up 
to two weeks.  For additional information, travelers can contact the 
Embassy of Singapore, 1824 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, tel. 
(202) 667-7555.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities and services are good and 
widely available in Singapore.  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 
can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for additional useful health 
information.  

Information on Crime:  Major crimes against tourists are uncommon. 
Petty crimes such as pickpocketing do occur in tourist areas.  
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 fines.  Singapore has a mandatory death penalty for 
many narcotics offenses.

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

 No. 92-112
From: tls1@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (TRAVER L. SCHADLER)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: April weather in Bermuda?
Date: 20 Nov 92 14:35:25 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University

In article <7171@news.duke.edu>, plav@phy.duke.edu (Pat Laverty) writes:
>
>
>
>  Hi,
>
>  Has anyone out there been to Bermuda in late April?
> If so, can you tell me what the weather was like?
> I may plan my honeymoon to Bermuda in April, but I
> don't want to go if it's not warm enough to lay
> on the beach.
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Pat Laverty
>
>
>--
>                       Pat Laverty
>                       Physics Dept.     E-MAIL: plav@physics.phy.duke.edu
>                       Duke University
>                       Durham NC 27706
>
  Pat,
    Bermuda, my favorite island, is great in April. My wife and I were there
    in March and the wheather was like spring in Pennsylvania. April 1st is
    the beginning of their "In Season". The big ships do not show up there
    until then and most of the entertainment in the various hotels begins at
    this time of year also.
    The water temperature is a bit cool, 60 degrees, but the beach is warm,
    especially with a drink in hand from the beach bar. Be sure to take the
    all day island cruise yacth. It's a good way to get a quick overview of
    Bermuda and they provide free lunch (picnic), and all the " Rum Swizzels"
    you can drink. If your cup falls overboard, they have lots more. Be care-
    ful of sunburn during the cruise. It could ruin your week. Also, be sure
    meal  (MAP Plan) are included in your travel package because food there is
    a tad pricy. Have fun.

    Shad
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: klb@stiatl.salestech.com (Kathy Ball)
Subject: Re: Strange and Unusual stops in the U.S.
Organization: Sales Technologies, Inc.
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 15:48:23 GMT

Afton, Wyoming (about 50 mi. south of Jackson Hole) is home of
the World's Largest Elkhorn Arch.

-- 
Kathy Ball                                             uupsi!stiatl!klb
Sales Technologies, Inc	                              klb@salestech.com
3399 Peachtree Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA  30326                               voice:  (404) 841-4159
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA
From: hxvenus@ualr.edu
Date: 16 Nov 92 14:28:19 GMT
Organization: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Hallo y'all,

that's Heiko from East Germany, who studies here in the States for 

only one year and wants to use the Christmas break for going to 

Mexico and Central America. I'm looking for company for this trip

Costs should be minimal, of course, prefer backpacking and

anything what is different from hotel travels, etc.

Write to :

HXVENUS@UALR.EDU
From: ggk3043@bcstec.ca.boeing.com (Gilbert G. Kiesecker Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Hong Kong Travel Tips Wanted
Keywords: Hong Kong
Date: 16 Nov 92 20:38:44 GMT
Organization: Boeing Computer Services, Seattle

Arrive in Hong Kong March 1,1992.

Looking for cheap budget places(backpacker) places
to stay.  How cheap???(<7 us..$US7????)

B
How many days should I stay???
What is thre to see in Hong Kong??

ggk3043@bcstec.ca.boeing.com
.

B
D
How many days a
From: betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Strange and Unusual stops in the U.S.
Date: 19 Nov 92 22:52:28 GMT
Organization: University of Massachusetts at Boston

America's Stonehenge in N. Salem New Hampshire is an interesting
place. It has an arrangement of New England rock walls said to
resemble an astrological clock, and a large stone slab table that is
either a sacrificial table or a cider press. The fellow who owned it
in the 19th century spent about 20 years moving rocks before
announcing it as a Wonder of the New World, so carbon-dating has been
a bit patchy. Still, it might have been built by ancient druids.
  They sell some interesting literature too...
--
System Administrator                  Internet: betsys@cs.umb.edu
MACS Dept, UMass/Boston               BITNET:ESCHWARTZ%UMBSKY.DNET@NS.UMB.EDU
100 Morrissy Blvd                     Staccato signals
Boston, MA 02125-3393                      of constant information....
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: tyk@solomon.technet.sg (Tan Yap Kwang)
Subject: Re: Singapore to Jakarta suggestions wanted
Organization: TECHNET, Singapore
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 02:10:44 GMT


Some possible tours from Singapore:

4/5 days Jakarta/Bandung    From S$538 (US$1=S$1.61)
6 days   Jakarta/Jogyakarta From S$599

Most travel agents do these tours - check the classified ads in the local
Singapore paper (The Straits Times).

A word of warning - tours are heavily booked at this time of the year because
of annual school vacations.


TAN Yap Kwang
Singapor
From: d8ahlcr@dtek.chalmers.se (Christopher Ahlberg)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Driving in Baja California
Date: 22 Nov 92 15:41:10 GMT
Organization: Chalmers University of Technology

I'm planning my vacation on Baja California this christmas and have a
few questions:

o Ho about road conditions?
o What places do you recommend for visiting?
o Gas availability and prices?
o Special procautions - what about the local police?

Any other interesting information and experiences you have to offer
are appreciated!

Please answer by email as I don't regularly read this group...

Thanks in advance
		/Christopher
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: scottf@valhalla.csuohio.edu (Scott Finet)
Subject: Eygpt
Reply-To: scottf@valhalla.csuohio.edu
Organization: Cleveland State University
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 22:56:32 GMT

A friend asked me to post her request.  She is a relatively  
inexperienced traveler and would like to know:

1) Recommendations concerning a tour operator for travel in Eygpt

2) Recommendations about what to see and do in Eygpt

3) Is June a good time to visit Eygpt?

Please respond via email, I will mail a summary to anyone who is  
interested.

Thanks.

--
Scott Finet               
scottf@valhalla.csuohio.edu
scottf@inca.law.csuohio.edu
Xref: sparky rec.travel:15749 rec.travel.air:5732
From: klee@wsl.dec.com (Ken Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.travel.air
Subject: Re: Touring Russia and Thailand
Date: 19 Nov 92 21:07:39 GMT
Reply-To: klee@wsl.dec.com
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory

|> <*>  As far as Moscow goes:
|> 
|>     1).  try to get your rubles on the street and not in the regular
|>          exchange circles (i.e. banks, hotels, etc).  When I got an
|>          exchange at (below mentioned) the Hotel/bank, the exchange 
|>          rate was 70 rubles to the dollar (this was last March).
|>          I got 90 rubles to the dollar, when I exchanged them in
|>          the 'black market'  (on the street).

The ruble now floats (somewhat), so the black market is no longer as
interesting.  When I was in Moscow in September, the official exchange
rates (e.g., hotels, etc.) was about 200R to $1.  The black market was
about 230R to $1.  Unfortunately, there is little to buy with rubles,
so you shouldn't exchange very much.

|>      3). Take plenty of used bluejeans and slightly used tennis
|>          shoes.  You'll find many locals that will give you the
|>          world for them in and around red square.

I'm not sure what "the world" is, but you'll probably do just as well
by bringing a (much less bulky) wad of dollar bills.  Again, selling
things for rubles won't do you much good.  We used rubles only for
accomodations and meals.  Almost everyone else will give you great
exchange rates for payments in dollars.

-- 
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: klee@wsl.dec.com
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: proberts@informix.com (Paul Roberts)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: World Travel
Date: 16 Nov 92 01:14:18 GMT
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.

In article <1992Nov14.082650.27483@ads.com> henry@ADS.COM (Henry Mensch) writes:
>derek@nezsdc.icl.co.nz (Derek Tearne) wrote: 
>
>->Seeing as most of the people who read the Lonely Planet guides consider
>->themselves travellers rather than tourists.
>
>cute, but it won't work; the people who aren't knowledgeable won't
>know this distinction.
>

I remember overhearing a couple of westerners in India explaining to
an Indian who barely spoke English that they were "travellers", not
"tourists", and making him repeat it to be sure he understood. They
were clearly very unhappy to be thought "tourists".

It was more sad than amusing.
From: bill@toto.info.com (Bill Cerny)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Seattle/Vancouver Tourist
Keywords: 1st trip!
Date: 18 Nov 92 22:06:18 GMT
Organization: Sun, Surf 'n Sushi, San Diego, CA

I'll be taking a short vacation to Seattle and Vancouver, spending a
few days on the San Juan Islands.  I'd appreciate recommendations on
places to see, where to stay, what to eat; the typical tourist FAQ.  Is
there a file I might ftp? (or e-mail to me if you're feeling generous :)

Thanks in advance!
-- 
Bill Cerny  <bill@toto.info.com>	|	10288-0-700-FON-BILL
She called me a "nazi."  I should protest; but so far I haven't.
From: roneill@ac.dal.ca
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: INFO ON TRAVEL CO. - PROMOTIONAL TRAVEL, FL.
Date: 18 Nov 92 15:56:08 -0400
Organization: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Does anyone have any information on a company called
Promotional Travel in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

This particular company offers travel and cruises at
a great discount in exchange for a a tour of a couple of
timeshare tours.

If anyone has any info on this company, would they please 
send it direct to me.

Thanks,

Bob.

<RONEILL@ADM.DAL.CA>
Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S. Canada
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: bwood@nssdca.gsfc.nasa.gov (William Wood)
Subject: Re: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Britain
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 18:58:00 GMT

In article <17NOV199222504329@utarlg.uta.edu>, c059vin@utarlg.uta.edu (Daniel Vincent) writes...
>In article <921117141927_76702.1202_CHN43-1@CompuServe.COM>, 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith) writes...
>>STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Myanmar
>>============================================================
> 
> 
>I would much appreciate if anyone has the state department travel information on
>Brtain/UK in archieves and could possibly mail them to me.
> 
>Thanking you in advance
>Daniel Vincent
>c059vin@utarlg.uta.edu


<*>  I will be going to London in mid-March (93).  Could someone 
please e-mail me travel information (sites, costs, money-savers), and
also their personal experiences.  I would be happy to recipricate
with my travels to: Italy; France; Russia; Key West.  Thanks ever
so much. E-mail:   BWOOD@NSSDCA.GSFC.NASA.GOV


Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: Rick.Bronson <Rick.Bronson@mixcom.mixcom.com>
Subject: Re: Need Info About Africa
Organization: Milwaukee Internet Xchange BBS, Milwaukee, WI U.S.A.
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 15:27:58 GMT

In <lgnqnhINNdbv@appserv.Eng.Sun.COM> sebring@daehall7.Eng.Sun.COM (Nancy Howes) writes:



>I am planning a trip to Africa. Can anyone recommend any books
>that refer to the continent as a whole? I am just starting the
>research, have no idea where I want to go, when a good time
>to go is, etc. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone about
>must sees or countries that are more interesting than others,
>or countries to stay away from. 
>Thanks,
>Nancy
>sebring@sun.com

  Lonly Planet has a book on the whole of Africa called "Africa
On The Cheap" (or "Africa On A Shoestring", I can't remember)
which is very good.


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From: marcia@rap.ucar.edu (Marcia Politovich)
Subject: Re: Colorado
Organization: NCAR, Research Application Program
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 16:23:22 GMT

In article <1ef1geINNkna@fido.asd.sgi.com> vampyra@capricorn.esd.sgi.com (Patricia McLendon) writes:
>I grew up in Colorado and moved to the Bay Area 5 years ago.
>I cried during the entire drive here and hated my first two years here.
>
>My lifestyle there: Get up at 7, play racquetball for an hour, get on the bike
>and head up Poudre canyon for 25 miles or so, coast home, go dancing.
>Rent was $165 a month, I bought my food at a co-op.  I had muscle tone.
>My lifestyle here: Drag in to work at 10am, sit behind a computer all day, 
>go home, watch TV and drink beer. Mortgage payment - 4 digits.
>
My lifestyle here (in Colorado) - drag into work at 8 am, sit 
at a desk/go to meetings/write/sit behind a computer all day. Yes,
run in the morning, ski on the weekends. But let me suggest (rather
strongly) that not all of us Coloradoans get to enjoy the great
outdoors all day every day. I have a feeling part of this fond
reminscing of "the Colorado lifestyle" has more to do with this
person's life situation than location..... don't really mean to 
flame but the original post seems a bit misleading.

Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: DEANRE@bscf.uga.edu (ROBIN DEAN)
Subject: Deep sea fishing in Miami Beach
Organization: University of Georgia, USA
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 13:47:02 GMT
X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS 1.20

       Over Christmas my wife, son, and I are going to be in Miami Beach.
For a Christmas present my wife offered to pay for a day (or half day) 
of deep sea fishing.  As I do not know anything at all about the Miami area
I was hoping that I could obtain some information through the net about
which fishing tour would be best and approximate cost.  Any and all help
would be very much appreciated.

                                  Thanks,

                                  Rob 

deanre@bscf.uga.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: hausman@caffeine.cen.uiuc.edu (Kevin Hausman)
Subject: Hot Springs in winter?
Organization: CCSO College of Engineering Workstations
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 19:49:40 GMT

My girlfriend and I are looking to get away from central Illinois for
a few days over the Christmas holidays, and one of the places we were
considering visiting was Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Does anybody know what there would be to do there in late December/early
January?  Is it worth the trip?

If not, does anyone have any suggestions of interesting places to go
for a couple days that are within about 1 day's drive from central
Illinois?  We really don't want to go north because of potentially bad
weather, so it'd have to be someplace south.

Thanks!


-----
Kevin Hausman
CCSO Workstation Support
hausman@caffeine.cen.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: arntj@edb.tih.no (Arnt Harald Johansen)
Subject: Info needed: SF / Silicon Valley
Organization: Trondheim College of Engineering, CS-Dept.
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 04:24:58 GMT


Hello.

I'm a member of a committee that is planning a trip for my
class next autumn. We are studying computer science and we
have San Fransisco / Silicon Valley as possible "targets".
We are about 50 students from Trondheim College of Engineering,
CS-Dept. in Norway that would like to have some suggestions 
about which places to go when we visit you "over there".

What we need is companies to visit, both in SF and Silicon 
Valley, and if anyone have addresses and/or names of a person 
I can get in touch with, it would be perfect!

I would also be very happy if anyone know of some good place(s) 
to stay (that is not too expensive......) during our visit. 
Hotels and motels. We do not need anything luxurious, we just 
need a roof over our heads. This place can be in SF, Silicon V. 
or some place in between. 

I would be very happy if anyone have some answers for me. Post
them here, or mail them to:

		arntj@edb.tih.no	or
		tur93@edb.tih.no

Thank you 
Arnt Harald

PS: 	If anyone have simular information about Berlin, 
	Amsterdam or Seoul, I would be grateful if you
	mailed them too.
--
Don't hate yourself in the morning - sleep til noon...
Arnt Harald Johansen (on IRC: Skoda, Delay, Fun_Man) - arntj@edb.tih.no
Erling Skakkesgt 49 b, 7013  TRONDHEIM, phone: +47-7-517999 (School)
phone +47-7-513482 is now installed as a private number......
Burakvn 10, 6650  SURNADAL, phone: +47-73-61879