European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 22, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Compiled by Marian Hamilton Danube River cruises because Germany has had such Quot warm Quot Winters during be last two years a Danube River cruise company has a coded to continue operating right on through the Winter of 1990-91. A new brochure describes three traditional round trips in the Danube Eller and inn Rivers. In addition the company offers cruises to the bavarian upper austrian Danube Valley a Nikolaus pre Christmas trip a new fear s cruise and other excursions. Passengers can also celebrate Christmas or Fasching on Board. For More information Contact Wurm und Kock Oll Gasse 26, d-8390 Passau Germany Tel. 0851 Germany Tel. 0851-206s.scottish sports Breaks Craigellachie hotel in Spe Side Scotland about 50 Niles Southeast of Inverness offers guests a Host of traditional British sports activities. I in addition to golfing Salmon fishing and grouse hooting sports minded guests can participate in the indent sport of falconry. Daily rates at the hotel Start at p pounds about $70 per person. The falconry led by Alistair Mckissock costs 65 pounds extra. For More information Contact Davina Breakwell Wordsmith amp company 37 Dover st., London w1x 3rb England Tel. 0044 71-62,94320. Munich Holiday packages the Munich Germany tourist office offers several vacation packages during the Christmas and new year s holidays. The Christmas packages Are Good nov. 30 to dec 24 and the new year s packages Are Good dec. 26 to Jan. 6,1991. All arrangements include accommodation with breakfast in Munich hotels and 48 hours use of the City s Public transportation system. Various hotels have special Holiday programs and parties As Well. Prices for accommodation vary depending on length of stay and the class of hotel chosen. One overnight in a single room starts at 74 Marks $51and a family can stay in a three bed room starting at 156 Marks about $108. Six overnights with breakfast in a single room starts at 374 Marks about $258 in a three bed room prices Start at 726 Marks about $500. Two types of Quot tourist tickets Quot can also be purchased. For 28.50 Marks $19.50 visitors have Access to a one hour City tour one Day s use of a rental bicycle or an extra 48 hours Access to Public transportation. Entry to the Olympia Tower tie Park Hella Brunn and four museums in the area is also included. Another tourist ticket offers a City tour bicycle rentals or extra Public transportation privileges and entry to one museum for 18.50 Marks $13. I for More information Contact the  Der  d-8000 Minchen Germany Tel. 089-2391/228.info for the handicapped a Holiday Village in Denmark now offers an English language brochure for handicapped travellers. L ij6 ochre describes what it Calls Quot Europe s first Holiday Village for the  the Village is in a Large nature area on the East coast of Jutland. It contains three double houses and 16 single houses All fully furnished and with special facilities for the handicapped. Prices until dec 29 Start at 1,525 danish Kroner about $265 per week. To order the brochure Contact the  Mose Dalvey 15, dk-2500 Valby Denmark Tel. 0045 31170466. East bavarian vacations several towns in the East Bavaria area of Germany Are ering special vacation packages this Winter. The town of Breitenberg offers skiers a we Klong program starting at 278 Marks about $192 per person rate Wiesen offers a two Day new year s eve trip arting at 202 Marks about $140. The town of Regen res a seven Day stay at a farm starting at 210 Marks. 45 a a arrangements City Tours and discounts iqra children can also be arranged. For More information Contact the 7 to has Hans Al st Friedin Germany. The season which opened nov. 11 and lasts Una we beginning of Lent is celebrated with balls Street celebrations and general craziness. A  Ost Bayern Lan Shuter Strasse 13, d-8400 Regensburg Germany Tel. 0941-560260.skiing in Austria an austrian travel company is offering specially priced three to seven Day ski packages in the Grossbaum area of Austria this Winter. All arrangements include accommodations in double rooms with facilities two meals a Day and free bus service to the slopes. During the time periods including dec. 222, Jan. 5 to feb. 2 and March 2 to april 7, three overnights in a double room with facilities starts at 175 Marks $120 per person. Seven overnights starts at 385 Marks about $265. During dec. 22 to Jan. 5, and feb. 2 to March 2,1991, prices will Start at 199 Marks $140 for three overnights and 440 Marks $303 for seven overnights. For More information Contact git Reisen Markt 70, a-6361 hopfgarten Austria Tel. 0043 5335-2985.black Forest Breaks Freuden Stadt Germany is the second most frequented tourist Center in the Black Forest. To help introduce new visitors to the area its tourist office is offering several Quot get acquainted Quot vacations. One of the introductory packages includes two Days lodging with breakfast a City tour visit to the Panorama Pool a five course meal a concert dancing and social program. Cost of this offer starts at 209 Marks $144 per person. Another offer includes 28 different programs for Golf Tennis swimming and hiking. For More information Contact Schwarzwald information Postrach 666, d-7530 Freuden Stadt Germany Tel. 07231-14051.ski school for americans an tour company in st. Veit Austria that specializes in skiing instruction for americans starts its schedule dec. 17. It also offers several special accommodation packages to go with the ski lessons. One arrangement consists of five overnights in a hotel two meals a Day five Days of ski instruction and evening entertainment. Prices Start at 480 Marks about $330 per person dec. 16-22 and after Jan. 5,1991. Christmas and new year s prices Start at 510 Marks about $350. Another arrangement consists of five overnights in a private Home. This package costs 450 Marks about $310 per person. Those who prefer to find their own lodging can get five Days of ski lessons Starling at 1,050 austrian schillings about $100. Six Days of lessons Cost 1,100 schillings $106. For More information Contact Siegi Tours Sandhaus Rustica a-5621 st. Veit in Longau Austria Tel. 0043 6415-482.sports and health vacations the German state of Schleswig Holstein offers several sports and health vacations through june 1991. The City of Schlei Dorfen offers we Klong horseback Riding packages that include lodgings with breakfast. Costs Start at 395 Marks about $272 per person. A fishing vacation available at Westensee nature Park includes seven Days lodging for two with breakfast and starts at 280 Marks about $193. Burg auf Fehman offers health vacations from 227 Marks about $157. A brochure offers yet More vacation ideas in the state. To order Contact the  niemannsweg31, d-2300 Kiel Germany Tel 0431-560025. Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of nov. 22-25, including one special trip with a Short sign up deadline. England a Christmas Craft show is being held at Wembley conference Center nov 24-25. About 130 stalls will sell blown glassware pottery clothing and other crafts. There will also be a crafts workshop where visitors can try their hand at making various crafts. A play area staffed with qualified nurses will be provided for children up to 10 years old. The show is open 12 30-6 p.m., saturday and 10a.m.-5 p.m., sunday. Admission is 2.50 pounds $5 for adults and 1 Pound for children 6-16. Children under 5 enter free. Info 0044 494-711255. _ Germany the mantas american scuba club of. Lindsey air station Wiesbaden sponsors a diving trip to the Maldive islands Southwest of Ceylon feb. 6-20. There Are a variety of packages available but All versions include air fare from Germany boat Transfer to the islands two weeks accommodation for two in a Bungalow and three meals a Day. Prices for different packages vary depending on which one is chosen. Sign up deadline is nov. 30. Info 06124-3783 evenings and weekends. November 22, 1990 stripes Magazine 17