European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 12, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Travel tips on the roads a a a Highway construction Sites Austria a a-1 Between the St. Georgen and Mon see exits Between the St. Valentin and Enns exits and at that Gau. A-2 Between the il2 and Kleisdorf exits and Between the Velden West and Villacha exits. A-3 at the Eisenstadt interchange. A-14 Between the Bregenz and Dorn Birn Nord exits. A-22 Between the  and kor Neuburg exits. A-25 Between the Weisskirchen and Wels Ost exits. B-198 at Lecha Schau. B-2.17 at Muldorf. Germany a a-1 Between the up Husen Bremen Mandorf and Bremen hem Lingen exits and Between the Wuppertal Ost and Wuppertal Nord exits. A-2 Between the Essen glad Eck and Gelsenkirchen Buer exits and Between the Hamm exit and the Kamen interchange. A-4 Between the Kiln Sud exit and the Kiln poll interchange and around Dresden a a Between the Jastatt and Baden Baden exits and Between the Frankfurt interchange and the Frankfurt West interchange. A-7 Between the Kassel Mitte and Utterberg exits. A-8. Between the Stuttgart interchange and the Stuttgart de Gerloch exit and Between the Munchen West and Dachau Furstenfeld Bruck exits. A-9 Between the Leipzig West and Gros amp Kugel exits and Between the Neila Felbirt and Rudolph Stein exits. A-13 Between the Gross Ruschen and Finsterwalde exits. A-14 a Between the Leipzig Nord interchange and the i Eberitzsch exit and Between the Nossen interchange an the Leipzig Ost Engelsdorff exit. Netherlands a a-1 Between the die men and Naarden exits. A-2 at utrecht and Between the Bata Dorp and de hot interchanges. A-5 Between the Amsterdam exit and the  interchange. A-12 Between the nude Krijn and Driebergen exits. A-20 Between the Kethe Plein and Rotterdam Cro Oswick exits. A-28 Between the Niekerk exit and the Joeve Laken interchange. A-58 at Hilva rebook and Between the Kapelle and goes exits a-59 at Dussen. Switzerland a n-1 Between the Morges West and a Bonne exits and Between the Murten and Ferzers exit. N-2 at the Luzern centrum exit and Between the based Sud St. Jakob and Basel Ost Wettstein exits. N-5 at Neuenburg. N-13 at the san Bernardino Tunnel. This is a partial list of major projects a Mountain passes closed currently Thore Are no Mountain passes closed in the Alps. B gasoline prices prices Are per liter for unleaded super. Austria a 85c Belgium a 87c czech Republic a 66c Croatia a 74c Denmark a 83c England a 70c on the Economy France a 90c-94c Germany a 84c-91c on the Economy Greece a 90c Hungary a 83c Italy �?97c-99c on the Economy Poland a 51 a slovak Republic a 66c Slovenia a 51c Spain a 84c Switzerland a 58c-71c Yugoslavia a $1.98. O Highway m information Telephone numbers listed Are valid for the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the country code. England a 0898-500-241 highways traffic in Britain and Europe Royal automobile club. Germany a 01169 highways traffic in Germany Europe Al Gemeiner Deutscher automobile club German language Only. A a a Italy a 06-4212 or 06-43631 highways traffic in Italy italian automobile club Aci italian language Only. Source ally a a Lnor 0�utsch�r automobile club Munich Germany Sites for wine tasting in Chateauneuf Dupape Region by the new York times a q. I will be in Chateauneuf Dupape France in september and would like to visit a winery for a tasting. Where can i find in formation about which vineyards Are open to the Public Are reservations required a. There Are More than 300 vineyards around Chateauneuf Dupape and most of them Are open to the Public year _ Roun j l.-,.1.i.,.,. Imi 1.1 inn.�?.1 reservations. Are needed Only for Large groups. There is no charge for a visit but tasting will Cost from about $2 to $8 a Glass depending on the wine. A list of wineries is available from the tourist office at place do Portail 84230 Chateauneuf Dupape France Telephone 90.83.71.08. The grape Harvest takes place in mid september its official beginning which depends on the weather and other variables is marked by a dinner called the ban Des vendange at the Cellier pontifical beneath the chateau Des Papes with tickets costing Between $40 and $60. At this writing the Date for the dinner had not yet been set. For More details and reservations Contact the of dds ration Des product eurs 12 Avenue Louis Pasteur 84230 Chateauneuf Dupape France Telephone 90.83.72.21. Among the better known wineries that permit visits and tastings Are these two Clos Des Papes 13 Avenue Bien Heureux Pierre de Luxembourg cd amp Tea neuf Dupape Telephone 90.83.70.13, Domaine do Vieux Telegram be 3 route de Chateauneuf Dupape Beda rides Telephone 90.33.00.31. Q. / will be travelling to Ireland in september and would like information on the Galway International Oyster festival. A. The 39th Galway International Oyster festival essentially a series of dinners parades and giant pub crawl built around a Mammoth Bivalve shucking contest will be held sept. 24 to 26. The official opening of the festival will be at 8 ., followed by a dinner and reception. Starting at noon on by Barbara Shea new Day Europe s hotels Are on Sale for yet another summer and offers Are direct and to the Point a the Point being Low Bills with frills. Here Are some deals to look for and shoot for at other hotels As Well. Unless otherwise noted rates quoted Are per person daily based on double occupancy include taxes service charges and Continental breakfast and Are protected against currency fluctuations. Holiday inn worldwide has a rate of $79 or less at 72 properties in 13 european countries through sept. 12. Breakfast is extra but children 18 or under usually stay free with their parents. London s deluxe Park Lane hotel has lowered its Dollar deals rate to $89 through sept. 5. Two children up to 18 stay free with two adults. Until aug. 31, 28 Cip hotels have reduced summer rates starting at $69 at two Star lodgings $89 and $99 at three Star properties and $180 at deluxe hotels. Breakfast is extra. A european spectacular program offers savings at 38 luxury intercontinental and first class forum hotels a hotels in 27 cities through sept. 12. A couple can stay for a Little As $99 daily with full american breakfast. In most hotels one child 13 and under stays free with parents. France s three and four Star l horse hotels offer savings of up to 22 percent through August and again in november and december. Paris rates Start at $89, single or double. Breakfast is extra. One child under 12 can stay free with parents. Steigenberge reservation service is offering summer Celebration rates at 98 european hotels discounted up to 45 percent until sept. 30. In some cases they include free upgrades special amenities and free nights. Daily rates Start at $66. Children up to 12 can share parents room free. Petra Bex world tour operator in cooperation with the Melia sol hotel croup has a new voucher program that guarantees first class and deluxe accommodations in 39 hotels in 23 cities throughout Spain without the need to make Advance reservations As Long As you arrive by 8  If a hotel is full it will arrange lodgings in the same category and City if you re going to it s about time for Oyster shucking in Ireland. The second Day the Pearl of the Oyster a Beauty pageant Winner will present the first Oyster of the season to the mayor of Galway. This will be followed by a Parade through Galway with floats and bands. At 2  Comes the festival highlight the world Oyster opening championship for which participants come from All Over the Globe. Contestants Are Given 30 oysters to open As quickly As they can time penalties Are levied for such infringements As cutting the Oyster meat failing to remove the Oyster from the Shell or failing to remove the grit. The highlight of each evening is the so called pub Trail. Pubs present traditional music and singing and the oysters Are on the House if you order a guinness. More information the Secretary Calway Oyster festival Aras faille Galway Ireland 91 22066 the country code for Ireland is 353or the Irish tourist Board 757 third ave a new York . 10017 212 418-0800. On rooms arrive after 8, you can Call for availability. Vouchers at $56 daily come in booklets of four. One child up to 12 can share a room with two adults free. Breakfast is extra. Certain Date restrictions and surcharges apply at four deluxe hotels. Good through Jan. 14. Choice hotels International s summer Sizzler rates invite travellers to stay at 26 european hotels at a Flat rate per country. Rates Are per room daily single or double occupancy and Are Good for arrivals through aug. 31. The rates which can fluctuate with the value of the Dollar Are $60 in England $99 France $84 Belgium and $68 Norway. Several hotels offer extras. Children 12 and under stay free when accompanied by a Parent or grandparent. Through the end of the year travellers who spend $49 or More on Brit rail products can get three and four Star accommodations in London for $50 and $65. You need Only buy a seven Day London visitor travel card allowing unlimited travel in London on Public buses and the underground to qualify but you. Must Book hotels at the same time. 22 stripes Magazine August 12, 1993