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Show Page E6 - THE hZIlALD, Provo, Utah, 1 I j i Come Valentine's Day, you're likely to think of romance, flowers and chocolate. Connoisseurs of bar and bon bon, kiss and such can indulge themselves at two major chocolate festivals this month. Kisses are chocolate, that is a popular feature of the Great American Chocolate Festival in Henley. Perm.. Feb. According to Cheryl Slavinsky, of the Hershey Hotel, where the festival is headquartered, each meal served during the event will feature a different type of chocolate. In addition, there will be a Complete Chocolate Meal, a progressive chocolate tasting tour, a "Chocolate Gallery" featuring demonstrations of candy making, and a meeting of the Chocolate Lovers' Club. Some 1,000 pounds of chocolate will be served up to the approximately 2,000 participants, the equivalent of five Hershey Bars per person. But those numbers are a mere drop in the bucket when you Sunday, February 4, 1990 Around America in 30 million Hershey they produce candy kisses daily. Slavinsky observes that festival-goer- s "are united by their love for chocolate." It is this love, says Slavinsky, that makes the Great American Chocolate Festival, "a unique event." For information, contact the Hershey Hotel, P.O. Box BB, Hershey, Perm. 170:i3; (717) ferings sold at the shop, how they are made, and gives a short presentation on the qualities of chocolate. Samplings and "goodies" will be offered to each guest. The last stop will be the Hotel Meridian for its famed weekend chocolate buffet, featuring such delicacies as Swiss chocolate fondue, banana chocolate mousse cake, chocolate cheese cake and more. The tour starts from the Lafayette Hotel's "Chocolate Bowl." A professional guide will lead the tour while also explaining the history of Boston. Each guest will be given a complimentary chocolate goodie bag including a special chocolate gift, a copy of Chocolatier Magazine, and literature and chocolate recipes. For information on the Valentine Chocolate Tour, contact Uncommon Boston Ltd., 437 Boylston St., 4th Floor, Boston, Mass. 02116; (617) 731- 533-217- Chocolate lovers in New England can enjoy Uncommon Boston's Valentine Chocolate Tour on Feb. 10. This annual event is a tour and a history lesson on chocolate, as explained by experts from three of Boston's most prominent chocolate shop:,. At each stop, the proprietor describes the unique chocolate of- - Annual Winter Carnival through Saranac Lake, N.Y.: Hockey Feb. 11 tournaments, woodsmen's exhibition, parades, fireworks, torchlight sluing, musical performances and more. Info: Chamber of Commerce, 30 Main Street, Saranae Lake, N.Y. 12983i (518 ) Feb. Cooperstown Winter Carnival 9 Cooperstown, N.Y.: Best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown is busy The carnival includes horse-draw- n bobsled rides, an contest, winter sports and walking tours of the village. Info: Cooperstown Winter Carnival, P.O. Box 932, Cooperstown, - year-roun- 16-1- 9. consider that N.Y. 13326; (607 ) Washington's Birthday Weekend Feb. Valley Forge, Penn.: Weekend tribute with troops demonstrating camp life, and the baking of a birthday cake said to follow Martha Washington's recipe. At Valley Forge National Historical Park. Info: Valley Forge National Historic Park, Route 23 & N. Guelph Road, Valley Forge, Penn. 9 y Around America is compiled by OTR Travel Information Services. The listings provided are for informational purposes only, and do not promote or endorse any enterprise or activity. Because some events may change without notice, it is advisable to confirm important information before making plans. Questions or comments may be directed to: OTR Travel Information Services, Inc., P.O. Box 4262, River Edge, N.J. 07661. r Aboard Holland America's y Departs March 24 21-2- Feb. Includes Motorcoach, Hotels, Meals Reg. $89 Middle-fielFeb. 5 Sugar on Snow Conn.: Warm maple syrup is drizzled over fresh snow and served with a sour pickle, a doughnut and hot spiced cider. Also sleigh rides and dogsled demonstrations. Info: Lyman Orchards, Junction of Connecticut 147 & 157, d, Temple March & dbi. occ. March $ 79 3 6-- $ 3 TEMPLES APRIL 3 59 Includes Jesus The Christ Pageant Mesa. St. George, Las Vegas Temples SENIORS SPECIAL COOS $325 REGULAR 33 dbl occ. HotcToaeh, Ail lours include: Hotels. Weals. Tensle Ses S are My II ill vWnll X III 1 XJ ' ' Prices start at I rrffW' 1 199bfcJupanrl III AJC I IkL JJU I I T"?3r - Including Air Fare! Pius $45 port tax i XJjr'ti Timing for the Herald's Western Caribbean Cruise couldn't be better. Those who know the Caribbean say the weather is ideal in the latter par of March. And after a typical Northern Utah winter, the warm beaches and tropical surroundings of the Caribbean will be particularly inviting. Make your reservations early to join your friends on this unforgettable vacation to one of the world's most desireable destinations. For further information on booking your cabin, contact any of the travel aaencies listed below. TAMPJJ A U:D Holland America I ine tm Hill : Trriimirtira iTiiniii TRAVEL nniivi ui i.kim. rtf twK qriup ciuisi's escorted. Patty Hcrntd invites you to ,i 1Z 8 CRUSE MESA PAGEANT & TEMPLE TOUR 24-2- 5 IHKJ!M. kz $0IQ s 3- 4 14-1- 5 SENIORS SPECIAL S279 REGULAR RT Airfare Casa Bonita (207) a L. MAR. dbl. occ. Feb. Kids' Computer Fair Boston, Mass.: At the Computer Mu the sparkling Caribbean aboard the magnificent ms Niew The cuisine is superb, the nightlife dazzling, the endless, and the relaxation complete. Your cruise vacation begins with a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake to Tampa. Florida on Friday, March 23. You'll stay at a first class hotel in Tampa Friday evening and set sail Saturday morning Ports of call include Key West, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. will offer a An optional excursion to visit Mayan ruins at Tulum and Xel-Hfascinating change of pace for passengers with an interest in the ancient history of the area for their superb service and exclusive Holland America is "tipping no! required" policy. And special pricing for this Herald sponsored cruise makes this cruise especially affordable. -'TTTTmi SENIORS SPECIAL $89 REGULAR DENVER WE SPECIALIZE IN TEMPLE TOURS. Sail world-famou- mo Includes Motorcoach, Hotels, Meals Reg. $79 dbl. occ. 5 SCO VW JJ Las Vegas Fun Trip 6-- 8 13-1- 5 SENIORS SPECIAL S109 REGULAR FEB. 20.22 Reg. $190 St. George Includes Motorcoach, Hoteis, Meals Reg. $89 (203) 79 Tour-La- s Vegas International Snowshoe Convention Feb. Lewiston, Maine: Approximately 40 races in various categories, walk to ranging from sprints. Participants from the United States and Canada. Info: Roland Tang-wa13 Wilson Street, Lewiston, Maine 1 I 8. NEWEST LAS VEGAS Feb. Includes Motorcoach, Snowcoach, Meals 13-1- 5 5. I nsNicw Amsterdam OLDEST ST. GEORGE $89 Yellowstone Winter Tour Valentines Day Las Vegas Temple sugar-on-sno- 1 1 events currently sanctioned 1990 across the state, a state highway map, a copy of the commission newsletter and a brochure about the commission's special project to m mmmv m i - sell a centennial acre. Requests for the Wyoming Centennial information packets should be sent to: Centennial Information Packet, Wyoming Centennial Commission, 1st Floor East, Herschler Building, Chevenne, Wyo. 82002. FEB. 5 04240; - Specially CHEYENNE, Wyo. prepared information packets for the Wyoming Centennial are now available from the Wyoming Centennial Commission. The packets contain materials which inform people about the centennial and invite them to participate in the hundreds of activities scheduled throughout 1990. The package includes a list of all & LAS VEGAS Feb. Brattleboro Winter Carnival Brattleboro, Vt.: 34th annual event features nine days of over 50 activities, including athletic events, a parade, flag sleigh rides, junraising, ior Olympics and more. Info: Brattleboro Area Chamber cf Commerce, 180 Main Street, Brattleboro, Vt. 05301; (802) Conn. 06455; 1 features a Batman computer game, computer robotic toys and more. Info: The Computer Museum, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress St., Boston, Mass. 02210; (617) 19481-095- - 5854. Other highlights around the region this month include: Feb. Dartmouth Winter Carnival Hanover, N.H.: Winter carnival on campus features parade, fireworks, winter sports, ice sulpture contest, concerts, contests and films. Info: Dartmouth College News Service, Centurion Building, 3 Lebaiiuii St., Hanover, N.H. 03705, (003) centennial packets seum. Kids get a chance to create their own stones on computers. Fair also or (215; (215) (Tljc 7 Day Cruise Wyoming panel offers te festivals spice season 1 ith mi. 224-943- i .A.i T ml '' 6 rtrriiem service ata pines" g Take The Daily Herald Cruise R Escorted By Lane SI 3 910 South State, Orem 9 Murdock TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Toll free in Utah CALL CALL 224-105- 6 Xou can expect the world ot us. VN.. rniv.rMtx r.irU.t.nu- hp. usi I vrk IW. W V- 224-811- 1 1160 So. State 1 310 No. University Ave. Provo 377-970- 0 TrW "SERVICE". 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