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Show soincwBiejre out tlise Is an islf past for yon by John Justin Smith Chicago Daily News Writer S OME WHERE out is just the right island for you, the place lor you to go to find sunshine and your kind of fun. there islands vary as as people do. So island fits you? Heres a rundown on a variety of islands south of here and what they offer: But much which Jamaica More and more, this island about 500 miles south of Florida is drawing family groups. It does have swinging places, especially Kingston, but Jamaicas getting bigger on family-typ- e activities. in big thrill for young-sler- s are the several raft trips down Jamaican rivers, water sports, visiting the falls on Dunns River and gawking at the t Blue Mountains. 7, Dad can fish, golf, ride if hes a horseback or real sport compete with the wild-eve- d Jamaican drivers by renting a car and touring. A 600-fo- 400-foo- Virgin Island If being pampered is what you like, the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John) may be the place for you. For a' variety of reasons, tourism dipped here last season and tourism officials, anxious to recoup, have promised to try more than just a little harder. THERE are no gambling casinos and night life is, ah, moderate on St. Croix and St. Thomas and nonexistent on St. John. But daytime activities are big and varied. Just a smattering: You can follow an under- movie star? Maybe even Howard Hughes (although this is unlikely?) Like to watch elegant people gamble in elegant style? You11 find Paradise Island connected to Nassau in the Ba hamas by bridge. a short toll The Island offers a big Vegas-typcasino, Las shows, numerous dining facilities, boating, swimming, fishing and super golf. Bored? Stroll over to Nassau. Haiti e This is the place for people looking for an exotic touch and good values. Pan Americans solid new hori- zons guide calls Haiti one of the best bargains in the Caribbean and the exotic comes from the colorful streets of voodoo and rites up in the hills. water snorkeling trail on St. Croix, see St. Thomas from the top of a 1,000-fo- aerial tramway and camp in virgin wilderness on St. John. Barbados If you want the illusion of being far, far away, try Barbados, most easterly of the Caribbean Islands, about 250 miles northeast of South America. Tourists havent overwhelmed the place and the British hospitality (Barbados is in the Commonwealth) is genuine, deep and gives off an Old World aroma. THE ISLAND is ringed with coral reefs which provide the best in water sports, and there are other sports ashore. But Barbados is best known for its low-ke- y activities . . . visiting museums, gardens, ruins, etc. On our Jan. 14 cruise to Mexico, well take you to the setting in Puerto Vallarta where Night of the Iguana was filmed. It was the movie that made Puerto Vallarta Arts Night of the Iguana. famous, MGM-Seve- n Now you can take a tour of the movies romantic hotel. One of the key members of the film will be your guide. Afterwards, a delightful registry. Her Italian crew are all specialists. From your stateroom to the dining room you'll receive the kind of service once the prerogative of royalty. Call your travel agent now. Or Princess For all the details, and Cruises; at (213) brochures on our other cruises, mail the coupon. 380-700- 0. Princess Cruises 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Send me brochures on: Mexico Chopping Tour, Jan. 31 Night of the Iguana revolted Mexico Carnival Cruise. Mexican Riviera Villa Tour. Feb. 11 C&nbbeanS. America Mar. 17 AiaskaCanada 3 Flame . buffet lunch will be served on Mismaloya Beach, below, as a Mariachi band entertains. On the way back to town youll drive by the famous Burton residence. X ell show the movie itself several times on board. During the 14 day cruise youll also visit Acapulco, Mazatlan, Manzanillo and Zihuatantjo. You sail from Los Angeles on the all First Class Princess Italia. The MV Italia is of Italian Address Princess Cruises Paradise Island Looking for something flashy in the way of an island? Want to see a live Night of the Iguana...revisited. The Salt Lake Sunday, The No Neon Resort. -- There ar few places In this world where get away from it all. In luxCreek Inn in warm, dry Death Valley is one of them. An oasis in some f the most spectacular desert srenery you can still ary Furnace In Its gmet. But ynu "'ont oe be d. There's golf on an 18 hole William Bell course, tennis for Inn quests, sun, swimming and horseback riding to while way the days. Danring and entertainment t ninht. And from October 30 to January 21 (excluding the holidays), and (torn America. 9 to closing you can enjoy the Furnace Creek Inn golf paikage: Four days and three mqhts at the Inn. 1"2 50 per With unlimited person, double orrupam.y. poll privileges. There are also cottages available at lurnare Creek Ramil. Interested? Write lor our broihure. Or call us. April 78o 2381 lor reservations. FURNACE CREEK INN AND RANCH SIIRRI tlNI'10 81 1IAIH VAIltY NAII0NA1 (714) Ml N'lMI oetuo NT FFA'H inn VAtllY vt - v CAI It 9.M78 lArufslC uimoanv 7, 1971 |
