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Hello, We are travelling to NSW/Queensland for a month in September.  Like most, we are flying into Sydney and plan to travel up to Cairns.  We would like to rent a car to drive up there (seeing as we have a month). Does anyone have any suggestions as to where and what kind of car we should rent? Any other tips/suggestions?  Much appreciated! -James

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Try red spot rentals they are on elizabeth street they do one way rentals from syd to brisbane/cairns www.redspotrentals.com.au they usualy have the best deals

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > We are travelling to NSW/Queensland for a month in September.  Like > most, we are flying into Sydney and plan to travel up to Cairns.  We > would like to rent a car to drive up there (seeing as we have a > month). > Does anyone have any suggestions as to where and what kind of car we > should rent? > Any other tips/suggestions?  Much appreciated! > -James

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James Look at www.plusone.com.au/accomodationplus it has a link to car hire, plus discounted hotel accomodation and hostel accomodation as well if you need to book that as well. Cheers Matt

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, > We are travelling to NSW/Queensland for a month in September.  Like > most, we are flying into Sydney and plan to travel up to Cairns.  We > would like to rent a car to drive up there (seeing as we have a > month). > Does anyone have any suggestions as to where and what kind of car we > should rent? > Any other tips/suggestions?  Much appreciated! > -James

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> Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York > to get it in the Dominican Republic.

You can make a car reservation from anywhere, in anyplace.  Use the web for local agencies, or call your favorite Major and ask them if they have cars available. Cheers, Rick

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I don’t think you can rent in NY and drop it off in the DR. But you can call any agency that has an office in DR and book a car, or book online. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York > to get it in the Dominican Republic.

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Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York to get it in the Dominican Republic.

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> Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York > to get it in the Dominican Republic.

You can make a car reservation from anywhere, in anyplace.  Use the web for local agencies, or call your favorite Major and ask them if they have cars available. Cheers, Rick

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I don’t think you can rent in NY and drop it off in the DR. But you can call any agency that has an office in DR and book a car, or book online. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York > to get it in the Dominican Republic.

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Any body could tell me if I could make a car reservation  fron New York to get it in the Dominican Republic.

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Hello! do you people know where to stay in Melbourne? Is the neighbourhood of the Spencer railway station a safe place for instance (at night most particularly)? thanks Julien

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Spencer Street is reasonably safe, just a bit dark at night (which spooks some people).  Since the whole central business district (CBD) is well serviced by trams, you can stay pretty much anywhere in the CBD (including Spencer St) and get around the central sights, pubs, restaurants etcetera easily.  Where you stay really just depends on your budget and tastes.  There is a backpackers hostel on Spencer Street from memory, next to a pub.  Don’t know what else is around there – check the accommodation sites. Be aware that Spencer Street is near the King Street nightclubs – if you’re walking around on a Friday or Saturday night past all the drunken idiots just keep your distance – occasionally they are looking for a fight!  Same goes for the Crown Casino area – at night drunk idiots are sometimes looking for trouble around there.  Most of the CBD is quite safe at night however, and during the day there is no trouble at all. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hello! > do you people know where to stay in Melbourne? > Is the neighbourhood of the Spencer railway station a safe place for > instance (at night most particularly)? > thanks > Julien

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Julien www.plusone.com.au/accomodationplus  has a selection of discounted hotel accomodation and hostel accomodation as well. Cheers Matt

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello! > do you people know where to stay in Melbourne? > Is the neighbourhood of the Spencer railway station a safe place for > instance (at night most particularly)? > thanks > Julien

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Is it a worthwhile holiday place for a week or more? Excursions? Where to lodge? What are the average prices for a holidaymaker who needs to eat and enjoy himself? Thanks for all input !!

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> Is it a worthwhile holiday place for a week or more?

Yeah but when are you planning to go ? > Excursions?

Lots, but a lot are rained out in the wet. > Where to lodge?

Depends on your budget, you can find everything from a 5 star hotel to a caravan site or backpackers hostel. > What are the average prices for a holidaymaker who needs to eat and enjoy > himself?

When are you planning to go ? Cairns is a great place but be aware they have a wet season (november – march) and a dry season (the rest of the year) and in the wet season it rains, no let me rephrase that  IT BLOODY RAINS , a lot. Its also hot, humid, bug infested and typhoons roll down the coast wrecking everything in sight. Other than that its a great place to visit Keith

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I lived in Cairns and surrounds for twelve years or so. It’s a tourist/resort city of about 100,000 people, surrounded by a rich farming (sugar cane, dairying, tea growing, exotic fruits, small crops) district extending up on to the Atherton Tableland. Lush, tropical climate. It does rain in Dec – March; but it’s warm then too, so the rain doesn’t stop much happening. Cyclones (Typhoons????!!) in the area about once every 4 or 5 years. Scenery – superb! Fishing – Brilliant! Great Barrier Reef – magnificent! Facilities – everything from backpackers to 5*+! Infrastructure, health care etc – First class, first world! People – friendly, English speaking, mainly of Anglo-Irish descent, but with a liberal mix of Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Torres Strait Islanders, Aboriginal. Restaurants offer every worthwhile national cousine. Easy of access. It’s a major International airport, with excellent domestic connections through Qantas and Virgin Blue. Rail and bus connections also! The area is known to the locals as Godzone (God’s Own Country) – says it all really!! — PaulO

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is it a worthwhile holiday place for a week or more? > Excursions? > Where to lodge? > What are the average prices for a holidaymaker who needs to eat and enjoy > himself? > Thanks for all input !!

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September would be the time for us Thanks – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Is it a worthwhile holiday place for a week or more? > Yeah but when are you planning to go ? > Excursions? > Lots, but a lot are rained out in the wet. > Where to lodge? > Depends on your budget, you can find everything from a 5 star > hotel to a caravan site or backpackers hostel. > What are the average prices for a holidaymaker who needs to eat and enjoy > himself? > When are you planning to go ? > Cairns is a great place but be aware they have a wet season (november – > march) > and a dry season (the rest of the year) and in the wet season it rains, no > let me rephrase that  IT BLOODY RAINS , a lot. > Its also hot, humid, bug infested and typhoons roll down the coast > wrecking everything in sight. > Other than that its a great place to visit > Keith

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If you search on the web for bed & breakfast and private rooms you can rent rooms by an agency. We did that for three nights on the new years eve and it was a very low price and really nice with high standard and in the centre of the city. I don’t remember the name of the agency but I found on link on a tourist site for Paris when I searched for accommodations.

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Thanks J!     That is a nice resource. I’m sure it will come in handy. Thanks. Marko

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello everyone, > Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are > looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around > US$25, > so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a > single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind > of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places > this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any > suggestions? > There is no need to stay in hostels or on the outskirts of Paris because > there are plenty of inexpensive hotel rooms in the center of the city. But > you should book immediately because these hotels are often fully booked in > advance.  Doubles are as cheap as 20EUR including breakfast, and you don’t > have to share the room with strangers. > http://www.jack-travel.com/Paris/ParisHtml/Paris_Low_Budget_Hotels.htm

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> Hello everyone, > Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are > looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around US$25, > so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a > single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind > of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places > this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any > suggestions?

There is no need to stay in hostels or on the outskirts of Paris because there are plenty of inexpensive hotel rooms in the center of the city.  But you should book immediately because these hotels are often fully booked in advance.  Doubles are as cheap as 20EUR including breakfast, and you don’t have to share the room with strangers. http://www.jack-travel.com/Paris/ParisHtml/Paris_Low_Budget_Hotels.htm

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Hello everyone, Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around US$25, so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any suggestions? Thanks, Marko

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Hello everyone, Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around US$25, so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any suggestions? Thanks, Marko

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If you search on the web for bed & breakfast and private rooms you can rent rooms by an agency. We did that for three nights on the new years eve and it was a very low price and really nice with high standard and in the centre of the city. I don’t remember the name of the agency but I found on link on a tourist site for Paris when I searched for accommodations.

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> Hello everyone, > Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are > looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around US$25, > so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a > single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind > of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places > this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any > suggestions?

There is no need to stay in hostels or on the outskirts of Paris because there are plenty of inexpensive hotel rooms in the center of the city.  But you should book immediately because these hotels are often fully booked in advance.  Doubles are as cheap as 20EUR including breakfast, and you don’t have to share the room with strangers. http://www.jack-travel.com/Paris/ParisHtml/Paris_Low_Budget_Hotels.htm

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Thanks J!     That is a nice resource. I’m sure it will come in handy. Thanks. Marko

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello everyone, > Need a small pointer. My sis and I are off to Paris in August and are > looking for a cheap place to stay for a week. Hostels are all around > US$25, > so it would be $50 for both. Anyone know of anything cheaper? Maybe even a > single room with one bed and we’ll rotate sleeping on it. It would be kind > of nice if the hotel/hostel was near the metro line. I’m thinking places > this cheap can only be on the outskirts of Paris, which is fine. Any > suggestions? > There is no need to stay in hostels or on the outskirts of Paris because > there are plenty of inexpensive hotel rooms in the center of the city. But > you should book immediately because these hotels are often fully booked in > advance.  Doubles are as cheap as 20EUR including breakfast, and you don’t > have to share the room with strangers. > http://www.jack-travel.com/Paris/ParisHtml/Paris_Low_Budget_Hotels.htm

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"Rick Grigutis" wrote | i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob | roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.  i like to backpack and | camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to | go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations | and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this | be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick www.syha.org.uk – Scottish Youth Hostel Assoc. Owain

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i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.  i like to backpack and camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick

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Following up to Rick Grigutis >i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob >roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.

What’s the Rob Roy? West Highlands will be best but read below "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page38.htm#highlands" > i like to backpack and >camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to >go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations >and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this >be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick

May-June. Completely safe. Transport will need a bit of planning, depending on what you intend to do. Books "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page63.htm" The "High mountains of Britain and Ireland" about halfway down page. (too big to carry in backpack) You could get "The Munros" (a bit smaller) in UK. The mountains are quite varied, the further west you go the more rugged they get, culminating in Skye where they get serious. The far north is characterised by flat land with widely spaced impressive mountains. The islands are fascinating. For a low level walk you could do the west highland way. Rick, the best place for extra info is "uk.rec.walking" but you *must* title your post something like "Scottish walking (not from a student)" as there is a spate of silly kids on a IT course posting rubbish and you would get a funny reception!  Read the stuff on my web site then go to that newsgroup, there are lots of Scottish walkers and climbers there who will give detailed advice + you will pick up lots by reading other thread, do read "midges" threads . Tell them if you want glen (valley) walks or if you want to tackle easy or hard hills. Good luck with the trip. A recommendation: Camp or take a room at the "Clachaig Inn" in Glencoe, you could do this walk maybe, (look at the pictures) "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page61.htm" Afterwards try "Fraoch" heather ale and then join in a Ceideil (sp? pronounced "kaley") in the bar. — Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)

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i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.  i like to backpack and camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick

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Following up to Rick Grigutis >i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob >roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.

What’s the Rob Roy? West Highlands will be best but read below "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page38.htm#highlands" > i like to backpack and >camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to >go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations >and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this >be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick

May-June. Completely safe. Transport will need a bit of planning, depending on what you intend to do. Books "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page63.htm" The "High mountains of Britain and Ireland" about halfway down page. (too big to carry in backpack) You could get "The Munros" (a bit smaller) in UK. The mountains are quite varied, the further west you go the more rugged they get, culminating in Skye where they get serious. The far north is characterised by flat land with widely spaced impressive mountains. The islands are fascinating. For a low level walk you could do the west highland way. Rick, the best place for extra info is "uk.rec.walking" but you *must* title your post something like "Scottish walking (not from a student)" as there is a spate of silly kids on a IT course posting rubbish and you would get a funny reception!  Read the stuff on my web site then go to that newsgroup, there are lots of Scottish walkers and climbers there who will give detailed advice + you will pick up lots by reading other thread, do read "midges" threads . Tell them if you want glen (valley) walks or if you want to tackle easy or hard hills. Good luck with the trip. A recommendation: Camp or take a room at the "Clachaig Inn" in Glencoe, you could do this walk maybe, (look at the pictures) "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/page61.htm" Afterwards try "Fraoch" heather ale and then join in a Ceideil (sp? pronounced "kaley") in the bar. — Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso Fellwalking, photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)

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"Rick Grigutis" wrote | i’m just starting to plan a walking tour of scotland.  considering the rob | roy, speyside, great glen, west highland, or all 4.  i like to backpack and | camp w/ a stop every 3-4 days at a bb to cleanup.  when’s the best time to | go to avoid crowds and still enjoy the weather.  looks like accommodations | and transport are readily available?  any comments appreciatted.  would this | be considered safe to solo?  thanx, rick www.syha.org.uk – Scottish Youth Hostel Assoc. Owain

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My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and activities for biology and science minded adults. We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to unusual places? Thanks for any and all help. Sandy

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I’m sure there are others, but Woods Hole in Massachusetts runs them, I had a friend who went on several over the years.  Recent trips of theirs is at http://www.whoi.edu/science/PO/dept/projects/research_cruise.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to > participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and > activities for biology and science minded adults. > We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the > Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit > worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. > We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we > paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a > better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and > perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. > Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to > unusual places? > Thanks for any and all help. > Sandy

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I went on 2 CORE research trips last summer out of Gloucester.  BUT worse than basic, more like back woods camping at sea  :)  community bunk living, but the whale sightings were EXCELLENT and beyond my expectations, nonstop humpbacks for an entire day- almost got sick of all the breaching.  :)  Rare right whale sightings, but a bust at the Canyons due to bad weather and having to come back over 10 hours and being tied up off shore of Chatham Ma.  I have a trip summary.

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>My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.

What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands?   Amber

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Thanks, but we did that and it was wonderful. Does the National Geographic still do cruises?  If so, has anyone gone on one?  Thanks, Sandy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults. > What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? > Amber

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> >My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.

  I don’t have their email, but maybe do a google search on Elder Hostel, they have some adventure/education tours.  I think the minimum age is usually 55, but maybe not.  I remember their web site has all the info. Jim

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How about Antarctica?  No, not the usual HAL or Celebrity that just go around the Horn….but the ones that you actually spend several days with Zodiacs and getting onto remote areas and  several excursions with right  now the names…but   reading reviews of people who have done it…….while not reseach, they do give you several days of actually being off the ship where  most of mankind has and never will step. ANGELICA

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For upscale, you may want to look at Zegrahm. http://www.zeco.com/default.asp They are very upscale. Diane

| My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to | participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and | activities for biology and science minded adults. | | We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the | Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit | worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. | | We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we | paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a | better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and | perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. | | Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to | unusual places? | | Thanks for any and all help. | Sandy | | |

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My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and activities for biology and science minded adults. We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to unusual places? Thanks for any and all help. Sandy

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I’m sure there are others, but Woods Hole in Massachusetts runs them, I had a friend who went on several over the years.  Recent trips of theirs is at http://www.whoi.edu/science/PO/dept/projects/research_cruise.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to > participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and > activities for biology and science minded adults. > We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the > Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit > worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. > We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we > paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a > better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and > perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. > Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to > unusual places? > Thanks for any and all help. > Sandy

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I went on 2 CORE research trips last summer out of Gloucester.  BUT worse than basic, more like back woods camping at sea  :)  community bunk living, but the whale sightings were EXCELLENT and beyond my expectations, nonstop humpbacks for an entire day- almost got sick of all the breaching.  :)  Rare right whale sightings, but a bust at the Canyons due to bad weather and having to come back over 10 hours and being tied up off shore of Chatham Ma.  I have a trip summary.

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>My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.

What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands?   Amber

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Thanks, but we did that and it was wonderful. Does the National Geographic still do cruises?  If so, has anyone gone on one?  Thanks, Sandy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults. > What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? > Amber

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> >My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.

  I don’t have their email, but maybe do a google search on Elder Hostel, they have some adventure/education tours.  I think the minimum age is usually 55, but maybe not.  I remember their web site has all the info. Jim

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How about Antarctica?  No, not the usual HAL or Celebrity that just go around the Horn….but the ones that you actually spend several days with Zodiacs and getting onto remote areas and  several excursions with right  now the names…but   reading reviews of people who have done it…….while not reseach, they do give you several days of actually being off the ship where  most of mankind has and never will step. ANGELICA

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For upscale, you may want to look at Zegrahm. http://www.zeco.com/default.asp They are very upscale. Diane

| My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to | participate in research.  Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and | activities for biology and science minded adults. | | We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the | Amazon River.  However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit | worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. | | We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we | paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a | better boat than what we had.  However, that was several years ago and | perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. | | Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people  to | unusual places? | | Thanks for any and all help. | Sandy | | |

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Now I am looking at riding the KD line from Bacharach or Bingen to Koblenz. >But, there is a problem…. >Bahn.de tells me that the only way to get on a train back to Frankfurt is to >take a boat from the Koblenz KD station BACK to Niederlahnstein, then take a >train BACK again to Koblenz Hbf. >Can that be right? Theres no public transportation from Koblenz KD to >Koblenz Hbf from within Koblenz? You have to go by way of Niederlahnstein? >I wonder if I will miss anything if I end the trip at Niederlahnstein. >I will be grateful if someone can tell me a way back to Frankfurt from >Koblenz KD. >The KD landing-stage is near Deutsches Eck in Koblenz – a local bus >will take you from there to the main station in about 10 minutes. Bus >fare is a matter of small change. Or you could walk it (30 mins). >From the main station (Hauptbahnhof, abbreviated to Hbf) there are >loads of express trains to Frankfurt. >Forget Niederlahnstein.. >BTW – Deutches Eck is where the Rhine and Mosel/Moselle meet – statue >of Kaiser Wilhlem I, and 3 slabs from the Berlin Wall.

There you go – bus timetable from Deutsches Eck to Hauptbahnhof as .pdf file – bus goes at

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Thanks to you all for your help! It looks like a beautiful place and I’m sure we will do well.

> Javaman schrieb: > I’ll be stopping over in St. Goar on the Rhine in mid-May and hope to find a > modestly priced B&B or Gasthaus to try. Does anyone have any > recommendations? Also, has anybody ever had good luck getting a room through > the tourist office? > See

<http://www.tal-der-loreley.de/ukv/ukv.orte.php?typ=hotel&ort=St.+Goar… en> > and

<http://www.tal-der-loreley.de/ukv/ukv.orte.php?typ=pv&ort=St.%20Goar&… n> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Regards, ULF

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You may find the right place on this website: www.Rhinecastles.com We spent some days at Burg Liebenstein for a reasonable price. Have a great trip. Regards Sandor

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Last year we opted to stay in Bacharach which is just a couple minutes south by rail.  We stayed with Pension Winzerhaus.  It was clean and inexpensive — 60 Eu for 4 people (2 doubles sharing one bathroom).  made Very nice people there and quiet. Rheinfels is pretty amazing. happy travels

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>I’ll be stopping over in St. Goar on the Rhine in mid-May and hope to find a >modestly priced B&B or Gasthaus to try. Does anyone have any >recommendations? Also, has anybody ever had good luck getting a room through >the tourist office? Is the Rheinfels castle a "must do"? >Thanks for your opinions!!!

Stayed at this place http://www.rhein-lahn-info.de/hotel-erholung/seite10.htm with tour groups in November 2000. Not luxurious, but reasonably priced, clean ad friendly – the owners were in the process of upgrading the accommodation on a room by room basis when I was there. Carola speaks good English Good food and plenty of it. OK, it’s on the other side of the river to St Goar, but there are regular ferries across, and much better views of Burg Rheinfels. It’s also a 5-minute walk from St Goarshausen station.

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We stayed at Hotel Hauser. Right on the river next to the little town square. It was great and inexpensive. Doug Burke – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I’ll be stopping over in St. Goar on the Rhine in mid-May and hope to find a > modestly priced B&B or Gasthaus to try. Does anyone have any > recommendations? Also, has anybody ever had good luck getting a room through > the tourist office? Is the Rheinfels castle a "must do"? > Thanks for your opinions!!!

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Javaman schrieb: > I’ll be stopping over in St. Goar on the Rhine in mid-May and hope to find a > modestly priced B&B or Gasthaus to try. Does anyone have any > recommendations? Also, has anybody ever had good luck getting a room through > the tourist office?

See <http://www.tal-der-loreley.de/ukv/ukv.orte.php?typ=hotel&ort=St.+Goar…> and <http://www.tal-der-loreley.de/ukv/ukv.orte.php?typ=pv&ort=St.%20Goar&…> Regards, ULF

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> I’ll be stopping over in St. Goar on the Rhine in mid-May and hope to find a > modestly priced B&B or Gasthaus to try. Does anyone have any > recommendations? Also, has anybody ever had good luck getting a room through > the tourist office? Is the Rheinfels castle a "must do"? > Thanks for your opinions!!!

I’m going there about this summer and have been looking around. I’ll just paste in my notes about hotels. Note, prices are for three-bed; also, I’m not just sticking to St Goar but towns in that area. Also, trains run very close to these towns so be careful about proximity to tracks! I picked the Gasthaus Stahl because its a couple km off the beaten path, and I have a car: Landsknecht, http://www.hotel-landsknecht.de, (guesthouse on river), Rheinufer Strasse, St Goar Studio on Rhine side 130eur Gasthaus hotel winery Stahl, http://www.hotel-germany-rhine.com/, D-55430 Oberwesel-Dellhofen, Oberwesel, Tel: 6744 416, 90eur Weinhaus Weiler, http://www.weinhaus-weiler.rheinhotel.com Marktplatz 4, Oberwesel; Tel: 6744-9305-0 Goldner Pfropfenzieher, Am Plan 1, Oberwesel; Tel: 6744 93390 http://www.rheinhotel.com/goldner-pfropfenziehere/index.html Altk

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > > rooms were cleaned. > > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on > industrial > > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for > those > > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. > F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden > and UK. > Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy?

There are Holiday Inns, but I don’t think they’re budget. I don’t know of any others. The budget hotels along the highway where I’ve stayed have been proprietor-operated. However, we usually stay in little center city hotels. Barbara

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I didn’t have much luck with "center city hotels" after seeing the one in Amsterdam.  Granted it was prob 400+ year old building, but the walls were yellow from tobacco and pot smoke.. It was dirty, it wasn’t the best place to stay and the people were LOUD in the various rooms.  plus the climb up to the rooms was bad with luggage.  But in the least 3 people stayed in the room for 70 euro.. I enjoyed the Formule 1 hotel better in St. Denis in France, no one bothered us, it was quiet. But the breakfast is not worth the 6 eur. We just walked to the Carefour down the road, bought packaged meats, baguette, cheese and had a good brunch with that for $6 for two people to eat.   I really don’t care  who owns the hotel, I don’t need an Holiday Inn, I just need a bed, and a place to keep my stuff semi-safe for a day or two – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > > > rooms were cleaned. > > > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on > industrial > > > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for > those > > > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. > F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden > and UK. > Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy? >There are Holiday Inns, but I don’t think they’re budget. I don’t know >of any others. The budget hotels along the highway where I’ve stayed >have been proprietor-operated. However, we usually stay in little center >city hotels. >Barbara

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > rooms were cleaned. > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one.

F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and UK. Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy? Alec

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>But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop?

The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels. — Timothy J. Lee Unsolicited bulk or commercial email is not welcome. No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.

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> >But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? > The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems > to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels.

In his price range (26 euros) what you want are negative stars. Barbara

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> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none.. > But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a > line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. > at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would > love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom > or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even > need a tv.. > Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine..

This price range is a little unrealistic for any sort of hotel in Rome. Your best bet might be a hostel. The best place to find rock-bottom prices for lodging is Let’s Go. You can buy Let’s Go, Italy or (smaller and cheaper) Let’s Go Rome. It’s widely available in English-speaking countries, or can be ordered from Amazon (.uk for Europe or .com for North America.) My 5-year-old copy of Let’s Go shows beds in shared hostel rooms for under $25, but the cheapest hotel rooms I see are at the top of your margin and surely prices have gone up in the last 5 years. Barbara

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> > >But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? > The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems > to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels. > In his price range (26 euros) what you want are negative stars.

I guess that would be a black hole! Barbara

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Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and rooms were cleaned. We just want our own room, doesn’t need to have a bathroom, just 2 beds or floor space for one of us to sleep on.   The trash hole we stayed in Amsterdam once was a mess… 70 Euro the walls were dirty. Things were wrote on the walls in several languages. The sheets looked old.  We did have our own bathroom, but it wasn’t the best looking thing. But best hotel  room I ever had in my life was in Akersloot in the Netherlands. it was quite large, bathroom was larger than a Forumle 1 room.  I was amazed. and this was 130 euro a night,  I dont need anything that fancy.  Heck a room the size of the bathroom would have pleased me. I am only going to use it to sleep in, get up, shower and head back out and see what I can. SO i know for less than 70 euro a night we can find somehting decenmt – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none.. > But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a > line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. > at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would > love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom > or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even > need a tv.. > Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine.. >This price range is a little unrealistic for any sort of hotel in Rome. >Your best bet might be a hostel. The best place to find rock-bottom >prices for lodging is Let’s Go. You can buy Let’s Go, Italy or (smaller >and cheaper) Let’s Go Rome. It’s widely available in English-speaking >countries, or can be ordered from Amazon (.uk for Europe or .com for >North America.) My 5-year-old copy of Let’s Go shows beds in shared >hostel rooms for under $25, but the cheapest hotel rooms I see are at >the top of your margin and surely prices have gone up in the last 5 >years. >Barbara

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> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned.

Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). Alec

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true.. Well I WILl have a car in most places I will go, just it is MUCH cheaper to fly – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned. >Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial >and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those >without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). >Alec

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned. > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides).

I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. Barbara

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> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none..

This fits your criteria other than price. http://www.itettidiroma.it/ Rome is expensive.  The one time I stayed cheap, the room was dirty and had only a coffee machine in the tiny reception area, and that was a little place near Porta Pio, NW of stazione.  That area is filled with cheap hotels well-represented in Let’s Go. You are going in high season, so bargains are rare.

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I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none..   But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even need a tv.. Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine..

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I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none..   But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even need a tv.. Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine..

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> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none..

This fits your criteria other than price. http://www.itettidiroma.it/ Rome is expensive.  The one time I stayed cheap, the room was dirty and had only a coffee machine in the tiny reception area, and that was a little place near Porta Pio, NW of stazione.  That area is filled with cheap hotels well-represented in Let’s Go. You are going in high season, so bargains are rare.

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>But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop?

The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels. — Timothy J. Lee Unsolicited bulk or commercial email is not welcome. No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.

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> >But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? > The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems > to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels.

In his price range (26 euros) what you want are negative stars. Barbara

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> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none.. > But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a > line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. > at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would > love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom > or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even > need a tv.. > Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine..

This price range is a little unrealistic for any sort of hotel in Rome. Your best bet might be a hostel. The best place to find rock-bottom prices for lodging is Let’s Go. You can buy Let’s Go, Italy or (smaller and cheaper) Let’s Go Rome. It’s widely available in English-speaking countries, or can be ordered from Amazon (.uk for Europe or .com for North America.) My 5-year-old copy of Let’s Go shows beds in shared hostel rooms for under $25, but the cheapest hotel rooms I see are at the top of your margin and surely prices have gone up in the last 5 years. Barbara

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> > >But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? > The area just northeast of Roma Termini train/metro station seems > to have some cheap 1-2 star hotels. > In his price range (26 euros) what you want are negative stars.

I guess that would be a black hole! Barbara

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Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and rooms were cleaned. We just want our own room, doesn’t need to have a bathroom, just 2 beds or floor space for one of us to sleep on.   The trash hole we stayed in Amsterdam once was a mess… 70 Euro the walls were dirty. Things were wrote on the walls in several languages. The sheets looked old.  We did have our own bathroom, but it wasn’t the best looking thing. But best hotel  room I ever had in my life was in Akersloot in the Netherlands. it was quite large, bathroom was larger than a Forumle 1 room.  I was amazed. and this was 130 euro a night,  I dont need anything that fancy.  Heck a room the size of the bathroom would have pleased me. I am only going to use it to sleep in, get up, shower and head back out and see what I can. SO i know for less than 70 euro a night we can find somehting decenmt – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I would like to find a hotel/motel in Rome in early may..10th or so > for 2-3 days)   I have stayed in Forumle 1 hotels before and these > were about $29-30 a night.  I would like to find something about the > same in ROme, but I noticed in their book & website there is none.. > But are there any cheap hotels near a metro stop? It can be end of a > line..   That is what we did while in Paris and stayed in St. Denis. > at the forumle 1 and it was 26 euros or about 150 for 5 days.. I would > love to find this kind of deal.   I don’t care about a shared bathroom > or a small room, It is only going to be used to sleep in. Doesn’t even > need a tv.. > Even if we have to walk a mile to the metro that is fine.. >This price range is a little unrealistic for any sort of hotel in Rome. >Your best bet might be a hostel. The best place to find rock-bottom >prices for lodging is Let’s Go. You can buy Let’s Go, Italy or (smaller >and cheaper) Let’s Go Rome. It’s widely available in English-speaking >countries, or can be ordered from Amazon (.uk for Europe or .com for >North America.) My 5-year-old copy of Let’s Go shows beds in shared >hostel rooms for under $25, but the cheapest hotel rooms I see are at >the top of your margin and surely prices have gone up in the last 5 >years. >Barbara

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> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned.

Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). Alec

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true.. Well I WILl have a car in most places I will go, just it is MUCH cheaper to fly – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned. >Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial >and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those >without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). >Alec

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > rooms were cleaned. > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides).

I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. Barbara

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > rooms were cleaned. > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on industrial > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for those > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one.

F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and UK. Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy? Alec

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > > rooms were cleaned. > > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on > industrial > > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for > those > > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. > F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden > and UK. > Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy?

There are Holiday Inns, but I don’t think they’re budget. I don’t know of any others. The budget hotels along the highway where I’ve stayed have been proprietor-operated. However, we usually stay in little center city hotels. Barbara

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I didn’t have much luck with "center city hotels" after seeing the one in Amsterdam.  Granted it was prob 400+ year old building, but the walls were yellow from tobacco and pot smoke.. It was dirty, it wasn’t the best place to stay and the people were LOUD in the various rooms.  plus the climb up to the rooms was bad with luggage.  But in the least 3 people stayed in the room for 70 euro.. I enjoyed the Formule 1 hotel better in St. Denis in France, no one bothered us, it was quiet. But the breakfast is not worth the 6 eur. We just walked to the Carefour down the road, bought packaged meats, baguette, cheese and had a good brunch with that for $6 for two people to eat.   I really don’t care  who owns the hotel, I don’t need an Holiday Inn, I just need a bed, and a place to keep my stuff semi-safe for a day or two – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > > Ok I guess Paris was a bit cheaper then.. > > > > We will see we can go  50 euro a night.. that would be 25 each.. > > > > I have a copy of Lets go 2002 for Western Europe. But I never saw > > > > Forumle 1 hotels listed in there.. and they were a good bargain and > > > > rooms were cleaned. > > > Because F1 hotels are usually located away from city centres, on > industrial > > > and shopping centres in the suburbs, making them less convenient for > those > > > without cars (i.e. target readers for Let’s Go guides). > > I’ve never seen any F1 hotels in Italy anyway. Maybe there are some, but > > I’ve done a fair amount of driving and never seen one. > F1 has property in France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden > and UK. > Is there ANY budget motel chain in Italy? >There are Holiday Inns, but I don’t think they’re budget. I don’t know >of any others. The budget hotels along the highway where I’ve stayed >have been proprietor-operated. However, we usually stay in little center >city hotels. >Barbara

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Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? Cheers, Margaret

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a > 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen > on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself?

Margaret There is a youth hostel at Streatley, very close to Heathrow, and also one at Windsor. Googling should find them. If you want to get to the airport that early in the morning it may be wise to book a local cab company the previous day (ie don’t depend on finding a cab or bus at 4.30am!).

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself?

Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. Kind of fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The bathrooms are nice and clean in the morning, and there are showers in the departure area. miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu Latest photos: Dubai and Vietnam

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>> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be > facing a 7am departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, > I’m not too keen on catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? > Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers > sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. > Kind of fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The > bathrooms are nice and clean in the morning, and there are showers in > the departure area. > miguel

We’ve found that the most comfortable area (Terminal 3) is near the 24 coffee place in arrivals Check out   www.sleepinginairports.net  for up to date info HTH Jan — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? > Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers > sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. Kind of > fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The bathrooms are nice > and clean in the morning, and there are showers in the departure area.

Yeah, take a sleeping mat (a light inflatable one if possible) and a sleeping bag. Most modern sleeping bags have a lid which you can use for hiding away from fluorescent lights. This means that you can sleep anywhere. Just find a nice quiet spot that isn’t too much of a thoroughfare, and bed down. I have done this at a number of airports (Stanstead, Hong Kong, Ljubljana…). If you politely ask a staff member, often they will be happy to show you a good spot like a disused room. — DFM

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>Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am >departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on >catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. >Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? >Cheers, >Margaret

Hi Margaret Have a look at http://www.ukbed.com and http://www.ukhotel.com – you’ll find options there. Or do a search on http://www.aardvarktravel.net Aaron Chat about any travel on http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat or submit your travel site to our travel search engine… FREE!! ( http://www.aardvarktravel.net and click on ‘Add Your Site’.

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Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? Cheers, Margaret

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a > 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen > on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself?

Margaret There is a youth hostel at Streatley, very close to Heathrow, and also one at Windsor. Googling should find them. If you want to get to the airport that early in the morning it may be wise to book a local cab company the previous day (ie don’t depend on finding a cab or bus at 4.30am!).

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself?

Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. Kind of fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The bathrooms are nice and clean in the morning, and there are showers in the departure area. miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu Latest photos: Dubai and Vietnam

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>> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be > facing a 7am departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, > I’m not too keen on catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? > Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers > sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. > Kind of fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The > bathrooms are nice and clean in the morning, and there are showers in > the departure area. > miguel

We’ve found that the most comfortable area (Terminal 3) is near the 24 coffee place in arrivals Check out   www.sleepinginairports.net  for up to date info HTH Jan — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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> Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am > departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on > catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. > Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? > Heathrow is one big hostel. Overnight the place is full of backpackers > sleeping out on the couches in preparation for their 6am flights. Kind of > fun sometimes (I’ve done it more than I care to say). The bathrooms are nice > and clean in the morning, and there are showers in the departure area.

Yeah, take a sleeping mat (a light inflatable one if possible) and a sleeping bag. Most modern sleeping bags have a lid which you can use for hiding away from fluorescent lights. This means that you can sleep anywhere. Just find a nice quiet spot that isn’t too much of a thoroughfare, and bed down. I have done this at a number of airports (Stanstead, Hong Kong, Ljubljana…). If you politely ask a staff member, often they will be happy to show you a good spot like a disused room. — DFM

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>Hi.  I’ll be visiting the UK in August and will potentially be facing a 7am >departure flight from Heathrow.  With a 5am check in, I’m not too keen on >catching a 4am(?) train from Central London. >Does anybody know of any backpackers hostels near the airport itself? >Cheers, >Margaret

Hi Margaret Have a look at http://www.ukbed.com and http://www.ukhotel.com – you’ll find options there. Or do a search on http://www.aardvarktravel.net Aaron Chat about any travel on http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat or submit your travel site to our travel search engine… FREE!! ( http://www.aardvarktravel.net and click on ‘Add Your Site’.

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