European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 5, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Etc a go a replicas of from left the Santa Maria Pinta and the Nina will be visiting european ports this year to help Mark Columbus discovery of  at olympic Sites the Cerman travel company Scherer Tours offers a ski train trip to a Choice of three ski resorts in France on april 4-11. The train will Stop in the Cerman cities of Aschaffenbur Frankfurt Heidelberg Karlsruhe Lahr Mainz and Wurzburg to pick up passengers. The trip includes round trip train transportation to Les coches la Plag Neles menu res or Val Thorens both in Les trois Valley transfers from train station to resorts seven overnights in apartments services of a tour coordinator and a six Day All area ski pass. Les menu res was the site of the Alpine skiing races and la Plagne had the bobsled and luge runs for the recently completed Winter olympics. For a Small fee participants can Dine at Mountaintop restaurants and then join in a Torch it descents or take lessons on Mon skis and snowboards Cross country skiing ice skating and sledding Are also available. Nightclubs games centers and sports facilities Are also located in or near the resorts. Prices Range from 695 Cerman Marks about $432 per person in a five person apartment at Les coches to 1,145 Marks $711 per person in a two person apartment at Val Thorens. Children under 6 years old stay free and children 6-11 receive 20 percent discounts. For More information Contact Scherer Tours Bayer Strasse 72, w-8700 Hochberg Germany Telephone 0931409046.bavaria skiing Cross country skiers a and those who would like to be a can Book a special we Klong break in the East Bavaria town of Dauzenberg until March 28. The package costs 350 Marks per person and includes bed and breakfast Cross country course and use of the hotel s indoor Pool Sauna and solarium. The resort offers More than 35 Miles of Cross country trials for All Levels of skiers. For More information Contact the Verk Ehrsam w-8395 Dauzenberg Germany Telephone 08586-3030.family history Day genealogy buffs have a Chance to find out More about their family roots at the family history Day sponsored by the genealogical association of English speaking researchers in Europe at Heidelberg Germany. The conference takes place from 9 . To 4 30 . At the officers and civilians club in Patrick Henry Village on april 4. Designed for both beginning and expert family tree researchers the event will feature talks by american German and English genealogical experts. They will teach beginners How to begin and organize their search where pertinent Church and ship records might be found and where to find out if a Distant relative has already written the family history. Research for Central european British african american and scandinavian ancestors will also be covered. Preregistration for the conference costs $20 per person. After March 20, registration is $25 per person. Lunch is available at the club for an extra fee. For More information Contact the genealogical association car 420, Box 142, Apoate 09063.family farm Breaks the Lipp Ischen Bergland area of Northwest Germany offers family oriented farm vacations through april 1. An activity weekend where guests can feed animals bake bread churn butter go horseback Riding swim and eat Trout and Home butchered meat specialities Start at 92 Marks $57 per person. For More information Contact the  Lippi Sches Bergland Wese Bergland Postrach 1248, w-4923 external Germany Telephone 05262-40225.Columbus ship visits full scale copies of Christopher Columbus three ships the Nina the Pinta and the Santa Maria will visit italian Spanish portuguese and British ports this year to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The ships will Dock at the following locations Genoa Italy april 16 Cadiz Spain May 3 the Canary islands May 13 Cartagena Spain june 2-4 Lisbon Portugal june 12-17 Bayona Spain june 21-23 Vigo Spain june 23-29 Santander Spain july 6-11, Gijon Spain july 1 3-16 la Coruna Spain july 19-25, Huelva Spain arrive july 31 and Albert Dock Liverpool England aug. 12-15. For More information Contact the Spanish National tourist office Marfa de Molina 50, e-28006 Madrid Spain Telephone 1 -4114336 or the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England Telephone 081-8469000.italian folklore Merano in Northern Italy s Alpine Region holds its traditional Hafling horse races on april 20, but there is More to see than just How fast the horses can go. Folklore events will also hold a High place in the festivities. The event begins with a Parade of costumed riders through Merano followed by decorated floats and bands in historical dress. The Parade finishes at the race track in the Unter mais Section of town. Other entertainment will ire offered Between races. From March 14 through May 30, the City offers visitors special springtime cultural sports and health package s. Tor More information Contact the Kurvers Galtung Freiheit Strasse 45, i-39012 Merano Italy Telephone 047335223.Germany brochure the tourist Board for Waldeck Ede Bergland an area in North Central Germany rags that it offers 132 million cubic meters for 1 32 Marks about $82.50 to visitors. The gimmick refers to the size of the Region and the Low Cost of vacations there. A brochure called 132,000,000 fur 132,-dm describes the deals. Some of the available packages include a sailing course for two adults and one child with five overnights and breakfast water skiing lessons and two overnights with breakfast or in adventure break with five overnights and boat ride. Tennis hiking horseback Riding and other arrangements can also be booked All starting at 132 Marks per person. For More information Contact the  Waldeck Ede Bergland e.v., Sud ring 2, w3540 Korbach Germany Telephone 05631-54359.euro Disney trip the Friedberg Germany recreation Center has joined with the Frankfurt and Hanau communities to sponsor a bus trip to the euro Disney amusement Park near Paris on april 17-19. The trip includes round trip transportation two overnights and entry to the amusement Park. Costs Are 330 Marks about $204 per person in a double room and 380 Marks $235 per person in a single room. Children must be accompanied by at least one Parent. The bus departs Friday night and returns Early monday morning. For More information Contact the Friedberg recreation Center at ets 3243530 or 324-3158, or civilian 06031-si-35 30 or 06031-81-31 58.Berlin tourism fair the world s largest annual tourism fair takes place at Berlin s Messe gelande on March 7-12. The event attracts exhibitors from around the world. In addition to Booths set up by exhibitors advertising their travel packages there will be entertainment ethnic foods and wares for Sale and lectures and travel information for women the elderly and single travellers. For More information Contact Amk Berlin aussie lungs Messe Kong Rev a Mph  22, d-1000 Berlin 19, Germany Tele plume 030 to 18-22 7 3. Telephone number ire fur it alls within the country r and. Ii it ailing from outside it fun i e or let it it .4 Telephone dire Lory i it it a die 1 country  bets Here Are some Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of March 6-8 and the following weeks. Germany military communities in Germany plan a variety of Flea markets this weekend and throughout the month. Those slated for saturday include one at Betts roller rink in Frankfurt which costs $3 for spaces and $7 per table. Call 069-1541-6267 to Reserve a space. Erlanger holds its Flea Market at Ferris Barracks the Telephone number is ets 4643-825. Hanau holds an automotive Flea Market with Only four wheeled items for Sale. Only Usa eur registered vehicles can be sold at the Rod and gun club event but both German and american buyers Are Welcome. For More information Call ets 322-7407. Other Flea and car markets include ones planned by Amberg recreation Center ets 476-5878 and Kirch Gons recreation Center on March 14 and Karlsruhe recreation Center Hanau Rod and Cun club ets 322-7407 and Berlin pm ets 322-9581 on March 21. Italy Tonco in Asti province holds a traditional Demon banishing ritual on sunday that involves blaming the town s sins on a Scapegoat. In this Case the culprit is a Turkey who is put on trial and condemned. The Turkey will however be allowed to make its last will and testament. A Parade of costumed figures precedes the trial. For More information Call 0141-991044. United kingdom England s capital hosts the annual London Drinker Beer festival at Camden Centre on Bidborough Street on March 11-13. The festival in addition to providing Beer fans with lots to drink includes an exhibition of traditionally brewed British Beers ciders and Perry a fermented drink similar to cider but made from pears. Entertainment consists of live music jazz Folk and brass nightly. Those under age 18 will not be admitted. Festival hours Are 11 30 . To 3 . And 5-10 . On March 11 and 12 and thursday and 11 30 . To 10 . On March 13. For More information Call John Cryne at 081-452-6965. March 5, 1992 stripes Marine