Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 21, 1973, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free july 1973 at Large with Parr Island visitors receive triumphant Welcome by Charles Parr Indonesia Spe Cial the sight from the deck was beyond a Golden Beach 500 Yards a solid mass of humanity stood jammed together in the hot patiently awaiting our arrive behind them were the Bamboo huts of the crowds were 10 deep on i ther with the school children who had been Given a special Holiday jumping up and Down in we walked on slowly in the Brilliant delighted with the obvious warmth and sincerity of the and acknowledged the cheers with an answering wave of the like visiting it was at once touching and it is hard to believe that there can be islands in in Donesia which have never before been visited by but one has to re member that the archipelago stretches for Miles from Sumatra to new Guinea and that the cur rent tourist Boom is concentrated in Java and the cruise ship Lindblad True to its was heading away from the popular spots and towards manuk and other islands which most of us had never even hear in every Case the people we met were not no Palms out stretched for no touts Selling taxi rides or guide we were their first visitors and they were going to show off their islands to the Best and in Seba we were led in Triumph to an open Square where Wicker chairs were awaiting us in a Cool rest a team of Young girls in flowered sarongs brought Coconut milk to their gently perspiring a program of a t i v e dances then com which we watched in great and in a interlude that followed we were Given a Demon stration of local dyeing and Page Only Little township on the indonesian Island of it seemed that the whole population had turned out for the occasion indeed some of As we Learned afterwards from our had trekked in from outlying districts the Day to make sure of seeing there were no Landing facilities so we made it to the Beach in inflatable rub Ber As soon As we jumped ashore the cheer ing and waving and when we passed under a Banner with the words Selamat dating Wel come spelt out in vivid red the noise reached a 22 Day tour Spain and Tangiers capture the excitement of and the erotic City of Tangier see the exquisite Art and architecture of the View the priceless masterpieces of the Prado the moorish architecture of Andalusia and Savour the delicious food and full bodied wines of the thrill to the infectious rhythms of the Gypsy flamenco dancers the medieval churches of Spain alone would Merit your fullest and they Are Only a part of our exciting departure october by air via Montreal to 22 never Tobe forgotten Days return november 7 to Cost from Winnipeg including most deluxe world travel Manitoba motor league Call 7865411 870 Empress Marwell set in the Hamp Shire Countryside in Southern Central provides a backcloth for some of the zoological Parks rare african the scimitar horned together with some Hartmann Mountain mar Wells aim is to save animals in danger of extinction by successful Breeding in Cap As a recreational facility in its Rural setting it provides the visitor to Britain with the Opportunity of seeing animals which Are in danger of vanishing from the face of the Monaco Gem of Mediterranean by James montages Monte Monao special this is the Story Book Centre of the Beautiful i car rentals in Britain Sedini Tram per week kill delve unlimited free mileage end Etc Lutle Choice include a Teflon compere end specify Eppro Ismale deter end collection req Semente Tor Hepchee by Ermell from Box England kt11 summer Sale any Day through labor Day additional family rooms Only maximum of 3 children in second room 45 per per two to a no charge for child sharing same heres the Best family vacation bargain in at the Sheraton Ritz were located in the Middle of downtown right on fabulous Nicollet where youre within walking distance of some of the most exciting shopping and we offer you free three with a lavish Range of three cocktail lounges and a Beautiful outdoor swimming you can have a great time without Ever leaving the Sheraton Ritz reservations must be made in plan is not applicable to convention rates quoted do not include local for information and Call collect or Call your travel Sheraton Ritz hotel 315 Nicollet Minnesota Sheraton hotels and motor a worldwide service of itt visit the Minneapolis Aqua Tennial july 2029 Aqua Tennial downtown will Center its excitement on Minneapolis Beautiful Nicollet mall right where were this All happens during the Sheraton Ritz summer Sale so in the hotel july 20 through our guests and their children can see the Disney world characters Donald Mickey and All your favourites details of events available upon outside the you can stroll among ancient Flea lots of exotic cultural and culinary and therell be sports and 140 events of fun and excitement throughout the 10day for information and Call f collect s or Call your travel agent Sheraton Ritz hotel 111 i it 1jai i 315 Nicollet mall Minneapolis Minnesota motor a worldwide service of itt Viera North coast of the medi Here the Jet set pre but almost every other Type of traveller come to see How the wealthy Liv and to try their Luck at the famous Monte Carlo gambling this Little principality of 37c smaller than metropolitan attracts people from All Over the world for its summertime automobile races its pleasant 70 degree tempera its magnificent location on the Cliffs surrounding the Blue its Flower gardens and oceanographic its Harbor is Fille with private yachts from Al parts of most popular approach for most of us is by the spectacular grand corniche Highway from in where there is a big International air the Highway climbs High above the some stretches lined with Trees and exotic at other times giving an unobstructed View of the it passes through numerous Small towns Enro Ute to you can also travel by express lugging the Cliffs which Rise rom the or by water if you have your own dining in Monaco in summer s mostly youll find places on rooftops of hotels for a magnificent View or sidewalk cafes where you can watch the crowds Promen adding close either you cant Dine in the evenings n your bathing suit gentle men Are expected to Wear shirt and but during the Day n As in nearby Nice and you can watch the Iris go by in the ski Piest of when Prince Ranier and 3rincess Grace she was race Kelly movie Star Are not in attendance at the pal it is open for a few hours n the morning and again in the for tourist Visi in front of the Palace stands a statue to Prince ran e r s and the mall ceremonial guard goes h r o u g h its guard changing online at you need your passport and proper dress to enter the Casi no to Gamble at the various tables or try your Luck at the Slot machines which Are located in most dont miss the oceanographic museum with its marvellous founded by Prince Raniers Grandfather Prince you can walk through the Cliffside botanical gardens where there Are All kinds of exotic plants and if you come by air you will Likely land at one of the few airports this travel reporter has found hugging a Palm lined Nice has Many though its beaches Are Stony rather than water ski champions practise Here All summer youll want to sit on the benches lining the wide promenade Des Langlais and watch the leisurely walking Zigzag Mountain roads Lead Inland through Flower Fields from nearby Cannes to Small Mountain villages and a per fume factory at the roads Are there Are no guard said our pretty Young guide if you Are afraid to look just do As the Driver does close your eyes climb the Hilly past the port with its International upstairs Cut into the White Rock for a breathtaking View of the City far below and the Mediterranean As far As the Eye can among tall thin Cedar Trees on the Hill is a cemetery with Brilliant White monuments and it May not be everyone cup of Tea to visit a but this with its is Worth the in contrast there Are Flower Flower shows and Mimosa everywhere in Jie area youll find a profusion of Brilliant along wide Sid streets and Pri vate there Are Small islands off Shore where you can walk along Mimosa lined roads with he Blue sea in the and no cars to hinder the on Marguerite Island i visited a Castle believed to be he setting of Alexandre Dumas novel the Man in the Ron East of Monaco is Flowers in profusion Mark the entry into Italy at an ancient from Here to san remo Are a number of picturesque Small resorts nes led at the Bottom of Green favourites for generations British Genoa is the major port City the italian a City abounding in old churches with prize Columbus was born roads Are so Steep in places that there Are Unic ulars to carry you from he seaport area to the upper City for views of the sea and s for the next 60 Miles the Oad hugs the seashore or limbs coastal through mall resort houses practically hanging on the Hill one town is More Scenic Nan the Many noted for heir Sand such As Santa and Sestric finally 50 gaily High stepping ponies galloped into the each bearing a Young Man and girl with colourful headdress and flowing at the end of the proceedings i noticed Lyall our expedition and Sev eral islanders in Earnest anything wrong Only that the Savinese were disappointed that we stay a few hours for they had so much More to show us every Island on this remarkable cruise had its own character and attract t i o n s at Tomodo the human population of 400 was outnumbered two to one by the giant Lizard Var anus Komo doen Sis a 10foot tree climbing can be seen nowhere else on to reach the dragons Lair we walked for 30 min utes through Green Savan nah dotted with Palmira Minosa and wild a Goat had been slaughtered to attract the huge reptiles and from a Safe distance we watched them attack the dead Ani m a 1 tearing out great mouthfuls of flesh with the ferocity of african they Are not Mere Carrion eaters but predators and will creep up on sleep ing wild pigs and in one observed Case a Komo do dragon ate its own weight in pigs in 17 min utes though a meal like this could Well satisfy the reptile for three the wildlife on this cruise was of exceptional interest and Here the Lindblad travel people deserve special for the Lindblad explorer carries Distin g u i s h e d guest lecturers who put passengers in the picture with illustrated talks on Bird Marine biology and these briefings in the ships lec Ture iwo Are pitched exactly right informative without being academic or difficult to but at the same time one has no feeling of being talked Down the final Check 1 i s t of fish and plants observed in the course of this cruise is an impressive run Ning into hundreds of Spe venezuelan bids for tourists Caracas up Vene the country in the car its a message that catches the Eye and one that Venezuela has been using with Boom ing Success in its efforts to boost an already fast growing tourist the drive is part of the country Overall scheme to broaden its economic base and break away from its Al most Complete Reliance on Oil for Export the country interest in tourist promotion is relatively a promotional pro Gram in the United states so Many visitors that hotel facilities were Over taxed and the program had to be withdrawn for a the Caribbean coastline is one of the attractions being where the television commercials can you find a country with Long Caribbean beaches at the same major mountains and Jun Gles about a million tourists a year come to Venezuela double the number of two years almost half arc from the part of the reason is a on week package Deal covering air from new hotel and two meals a Day at the Industry already is the largest of any South Ameri can country and brings in about million a making it Venezuela third largest income earner behind Oil and Start brother fish there clients of Mackh travel service Mackie travel 215 Garry m7j473 i Roadway at Donald m35soi University Centre 21ml73 Sun Dick Nolor to restaurant going to Minneapolis enjoy the quiet Comfort of the cites finest luxury the soundproofed Concord in the very Center of enclosed parking at no extra write or Call for rates and reservation the Concord Motel Nicollet Avenue and Lith 3321481 Minnesota 55403 repackaged the tour especially for it was our vacation began the minute we stepped on the and once we were in they just do enough for everyone made us feel really it was just arid Olsen Canadian special to Barbados whether you live in Montreal or gets you everything for the Price is the costs Canadian like Michael and Lynn 2 islands Uke Trinidad and Barbados have loved the islands so and or Barbados and for Call your local travel go out of your Way for twi office listed i your Iochai that Why Bee wee has redesigned their phone in Call 416 package for people flying from make them As inexpensive and trouble free As they can possibly take our tour to the Price includes 8 Days and 7 nights on the i it round trip taxis from the Airport to the hotel and an Ocean front and breakfast and dinner every what could be 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