Show 4F Ogden Sunday April 6 1986 HorizonsTravel SEASON SPECIAL More tourists pedaling away 339 MAZAHAN You can bring a bike or rent one for trips at home abroad By JONATHAN Knght Bidder STORM Just rolling along and singing a song — can there be any better restorative vacation experience? number Probably not says an of bicycle travelers who spurred scads of companies to offer trips in such diverse places as the green hills of Vermont and the ruins of Pompeii Judging by all the trim bodies pictured in the companies' brochures these vacationers may not need quite so much physical restoration as you or I but judging by their smiles they are certainly finding the psychological that most of us require recharging Bicycle transportation these days doesn't link itself inexorably to campfires and sleeping bags All the tours mentioned include comfortable indoor accommodations most of them at country inns and pleasant small hotels Prices usually cover breakfast and lunch — even some fancy dinners (some tours are designed especially for gourmets and wine en- thusiasts) There are vans to transport your luggage and even you if the legs one day are less willing than the spirit All the bike tour companies the need for Olympic-leve- l physical conditioning among their patrons but it doesn't hurt to be in decent shape That and a bit of a sense of adventure (after all it does rain) are really all that are required to join tours sponsored any of the following companies Krvghl Ridder 711 Bristol Country Cycling Tours seems to have tours trips everywhere — from around Maryland's Chesapeake Bay to cycle tours in New England Nova Scotia France luggage with fun Newspapers Everybody likes to have fun while on vacation in fact everybody likes to have fun period Which is the whole idea behind World Peace Tours Ron Kaufman and his cronies this year are sponsoring tours to China and the Soviet Union and the luggage they're packing is a little different: Frisbees skateboards beach balls and pogo sticks The idea is that all the Americans will fool around from time to time during their journey with the noncompetitive sporting goods attracting the attention and goodwill of various Soviets and Chinese and then invite them to join in How can you drop a bomb asks Kaufman on gone you've somebody skateboarding with down the a Great Wall of China or played Frisbee with in Red Square? Kaufman drew all sorts of press last year here and abroad on his trip to China with 21 Frisbee fanatics Now he's expanding his itineraries and packing more fun gear In addition to all the games there's plenty of time for sightseeing too Tours last about two weeks and the price $2995 covers round-triair fare (from the East Coast to the USSR from the West Coast to China) and just about everything else including all those neat toys Now if they would just get some of these trips going to the Middle East and Central Ameri- Newspapers For Americans traveling abroad uho may run into an emergency Access America provides a soothing and savvy voice that speaks English and quickly can summon legal or medical assistance and the money to help pay for it I I B 1 1 H I IB B B B B B B a B B Information: World Peace Tours Box 8910 La Jolla Calif fl 92038 B A TOURS TRAVEL and Receive Monthly Travel Bulletins Join the Peppermtll more food drinks and 16th Portland '86 attle $295 act Phoenix Tucson and admission to Desert Return Tucson SAN DIEGO DISNEYLAND h MY 305 mi kc at Angeles Dtego April hotels May 19th $155 room Simeon Tjhoe Tour at a kc prime rib dinner CALGARY STAMPEDE AND CANADIAN ROCKIES on 350 July 1st m ow Anjelei a Hearst Waterton Nat'l Stampede oteray Nat'l chuckwagon races parade seats hotels AGENT FOR AMTRAK CALL OR WRITE FOR COMPLETE WF 2945 Wash TOUR 12th $965 Tour New Mexico Texas Georgia Tennessee New Orleans Colorado ma West World Opryland Augustine Grand Ole' Opry eludes bus hotels and admission to 'turw CIRCLE Veas Carmel sight seeing Apr 405 May 28th hotels DEEP SOUTH u ELKO SPECIAL $15 it CALIFORNIA LAKE TAHOE TOUR $159 night pkg Tonopah tour of Scotty's Castle casino and hotels Every Wednesday o Stampede tour Seattle City tour hotels RENO JOHNSON Ogden ITINERARY TRAVEL AGENCY 84401 Phone Blvd the Beach TRIP ROUND AIR ON M Western Airlines I r he only way tony Round Trip Transfers Between Airport 4 DAYS HOTEL ACCOMMUUA iuns texira iMiyiu 1 § I e i e i i i i i i ii ie i ! 1 a i UT a The service is not cheap (about $100 for a family for two weeks) but for the peace of mind it could provide skittish travelers it may be well worth it durInformation: ing business hours on weekends and after 6 pm and before 8 am EST weekdays SKYWAYS TRAVEL & TOURS Since 1977 T US CALL FOR DETAILS 621-007- 1229 Newgate Utah's Leader In Group Travel for Over 20 Years! HAWAII— Isles of Paradise tour specially for those who really want to see and experience Hawaii for those who want more than a visit to a highrise hotel on Waikiki This personally escorted 13 day tour visits the four major islands and includes a complete itinerary sightseeing and special activities on each island first class and deluxe hotels many meals and transportation on Western Airlines You'll come home with memories to last a lifetime! 2 April 6 June March and other dates throughout the year $1295 A EUROPEAN GRAND TOUR You'll Get the very most from Europe on our personally tour Countries visited include Spain escorted England France Holland Germany Switzerland Austria and Italy Tour includes first class hotels most meals and a complete itinery of sightseeing The US dollar is still strong in Europe now is the time to take advantage of a great value Join us on one of our three departure dates 26 9' June $2199 July WITH EXPO '86 ALASKA an Alaskan visitor what's so great about Alaska e scale and they will tell you about the of it the fresh clear air beautiful unspoiled scenery and a history that is very much a part of its present Join us for a tour and cruise through this magnificently beautiful country Also included this year is an exten-tio- n Per ONLY ASalute to $49 nalanchme April 15-1- 6 1986 BVGAKVM dance in ceremonial Japanese style (Some n ESTERS SYMPiioyy Jackson a Utah favorite at 8 pm l al A Browning for the Performing Evenings 175 4 room in Availability April 6 through June with 14 Occupancy Parents 1986 2 " &vvr I T i A Per Room) Hole a very special place you (307)733-520- won't want to miss 0 7 Express S7ICLUB ' 6 July July 3 $1175 $1195 whole world is coming to Expo '86! More than 40 nations have exhibits at the largest exposition ever held North America Travel to San Francisco then up our spectacular Pacific Coast to Vancouver to the Expo then back thru the Pacific Northwest Our first 2 tours are already full so don't delay August 23 Sept 3 The In SCANDINAVIA Some of the world's most picturesque scenery is in Scandinavia See picturesque towns stunning landscapes meet friendly people cruise through it's fjords and get to know Scandinavia as you visit Denmark Sweden and Norway August 10 24 $2 75 0 BRITISH ISLES No nation has more in common with the US and few countries can boast of their history and culture as can Britain This 10 day tour visits the highlights of England Scotland and Wales September 19 28 $1449 I MasterCard American Tours EXPO '86 PACIFIC COAST TOUR the above may not be open due to season change) CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS: at $1845 HILL CUMORAH AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR You'll gain a rich appreciation for American and Church History as you visit the places where history was made You also gain a greater understanding of our nation today The tour is highlighted by the Hill Cumorah Pageant and a visit to the newly renovated Statue of Liberty Call for a detailed itinerary outlining all the tour has for you Motoreoach "lITr rt it f of starling July AlrMotorcoach Enjoy scenic and Whitewater rafting covered wagon cookouts fishing park tours and some of the finest sightseeing in the country The Americana's Tour Desk can book all activities from the hotel The classical COSCERTO BAROCCO Croup Discounts Available Tickets at 25H0 Jefferson Avenue (Wen I tah 84401 Phone C harge Double Night FREE The Americana Snow King Resort conveniently located just six blocks from the Jackson Town Square offers the finest in lodging and Western hospitality Resort facilities include: heated pool sauna hot pool game room horseback riding Alpine slide scenic chairlift fine restaurants and the Shady Lady Saloon Three remarkable ballets — all different — will be presented: Center Arts with the I tan Symphony Orchestra Children Effective (Limit Balanchine will light up the stage at the Vat A Browning Center HSC 2 INCLUDES: brilliant and varied creations The RoomPer up to Limited Deluxe Accommodations Full Breakfast Each Morning offamed choreographer George Mall 8 Ask OLD WEST DAYS SALE OHV HART AriistK Director Hotel One Bucket of Beverage of Your Choice Upon Arrival Choice of One Meal Per Day — Lunch or Dinner per person based on dlb occ to Expo '86 in Vancouver pMlletWest & Hotel Tax I one Tijuana DEATH VALLEY & LAS VEGAS TOUR April 12th INCLUDES HOTEL AT THE PKG 1 LAS VEGAS & COLO RIVER 22nd 117dM occ 4 lake NIGHTS S Tour Waterton SOUTHWEST SUNNY Apr CLUB CALGARY STAMPEDE AND EXPO '86 585 July 7th WENDOVER Every day $1000 1 ca Emergency service abroad for sale Knight Ridder LEISURE a hi Tours run by a native Dutchman sponsors - to bicycle tours all over Europe: Ireland England France the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg West Germany Italy Switzerland (they go around the mountains it says in the brochure) Prices plus air fare range from $750 to $1390 One traverses Bavaria in the time of Oktoberfest — a tour so popular that it begins early in September e Tours Inc Box 40 Information: 60115 DeKalb Progressive Travels Ltd has three bicycle tours in France: in the wine country of Burgundy and Beaujolais in Alsace and along the Dordogne River A lot of the emphasis here is on food and wine Progressive specializes in travel in France not necessarily bicycle travel Information: Progressive Travels Ltd Box 775164 Steamboat Springs Colo 80477 Vt pi I 4 DAYS3 COSTA DE ORO on 15 McBride's Earth Ventures has six tours this summer and fall in France and Italy from the chateaux of the Loire and the vineyards of Burgundy to Portofino Elba and Sorrento There is an opportunity for balloon rides and the emphasis is strongly on the individual Like that of most tours the itinerary each day is usually less than 40 miles leaving time for long stops or late sleeps Prices are $1390 for nine- - and tours to $1690 for a trip Information: McBride's Earth Ventures 6608 St James Dr Indianapolis Ind 46217 Peace Tours World fill by Ireland Israel — even China and Guadeloupe In addition there are 14 day trips (about $25) in New Jersey and Long Island Accommodations are in inns hotels and bed & breakfasts Domestic trips cost from $169 for a weekend to $649 for a week international ones are $949 for almost two weeks in the Netherlands to $2250 for 23 days in China (air fare extra) Information: Country Cycling Tours 140 W 83d St New York NY 10024 Prices do not include transportation to the tour's starting point or rent for bicycles (of course you can bring your own) Vermont Bicycle Tours is one of the founding fathers of the bike travel industry and its 1986 brochure is impressive Accommodations are at country inns (one trip uses a Lake Champlain schooner as a moving base e of operations) and the food is Trips are for a weekend or five days (special private trips can be arranged and extensions are possible) each tour has variable mileage for weaker and stronger cyclists and costs range from $135 to $595 Information: Vermont Bicycle Tours Box Newspapers FALDMO TOURS : 40Q East Snow King Ave PO Box SKI Jackson Hole WY 83001 88 Wesl 500 South Bountiful Utah 84010 Tel (801) Toll free n Utah (800) 6620857 pcm ba$&3 on 3ojt ocCuCOtkv Jfcecf id chcre wtout rv'ce |