European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 20, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go antiquing in France antiquing in Europe can be a lot of fun especially if you go with a guide who knows where the treasures Are. Try this unique first class vacation travel on an antiquing tour through the Languedoc. And Roussillon regions of Southern France on May 15. The tour convenes in the Village of Miner Vois about 50 Miles Southeast of Toulouse. Guests will stay in one hotel and take guided Day trips. To antique shops in the Region. They will also go to wineries museums and a Flamingo Sanctuary in the Ca Margue a Mediterranean coastal swampland. Some travel is by Barge along the canal do Midi. The Cost for the excursion is $2,600, and includes lodging guides and most  to and. From France is hot  in route learning voyages 11 Somerset St., East Greenwich . 02818, or Call 401 884-8168.school of Fine cooking for 20 years the Gritti s cooking school has devoted three weeks in july to cooking demonstrations with the participation of expert chefs from All Over the world. In addition to the traditional courses in july the Critti Palace also offers five one week courses following the themes flavors and the different moods of the year the Way the Gritti sees them with gourmet style but also with venetian simplicity. The courses for the upcoming months Are a the cuisine of the Veneto Region and beyond Jan. 24-28. A the freshness of Spring March 21-25. A traditional summer courses july 18-22, 25-29, and aug. 1-5. A a. /. ,. A  the warm flavors of autumn oct. 24-28. A cooking for important occasions nov. 14-18. Each course is held from monday to Friday. Each Day includes planning of the menu lunch consisting of menus prepared an afternoon course and a leisurely evening. In addition to cooking students will learn How to coordinate wines with meals and about different table settings. All courses Are taught in italian with simultaneous translation into English. When students finish the course they will receive a certificate of participation and a chef s recipe Book. The Cost of each five Day course is 1,025,000 lire about $600 and includes hotel accommodations the course and meals. Those wishing to take the course without hotel accommodations pay 600,000 lire about $350. Reservations for the courses May be made by contacting Cigar hotels at the following numbers Belgium 078-117629 Germany 0130-9092 Italy 1678-37024 United kingdom 0800-289234 London 071 -9304147. Remember to drop the first Zero and use the appropriate Access and country codes if dealing from outside these  trips looking for an inexpensive Way to travel Home or to your favorite european vacation spot there is a travel service that May be Able to help you out. Just travel in Munich specializes in travel discounts to major cities around the world. For example you can travel round trip to London for 299 to 399 Marks about $175 to $230to new York for 775 Marks about $450a amps Effie Bathon learn to be a culinary expert at Gritti s school of Fine cooking. They Are offering several courses that will teach students How to Cook italian cuisine which wines to serve and about different table settings. To los Angeles and san  1,025 Marks about $600to Budapest for 395 Marks about $230. There Are a few rules that May apply for these special fares. For example some fares May require a saturday night stay Over or the tickets May have to be purchased at least seven Days ahead of time. Just travel also conducts Tours to places like the czech Republic for a Beer safari and St. Patrick s Day party March 18-20 for 339 Marks about $200. The Price includes bus transportation brewery tour hotel accommodations in Prague a pub crawl and half Board. There Are similar Tours to Rome Budapest Vienna Istanbul and More. Contact just travel . 29, 80469 Munchen or Call 089 721-1955 for information and brochures. When calling from outside Germany dial the appropriate Access code plus 49 89-721-1955.chunnel Tunnel americans who want to be among the first to ride through the Channel Tunnel on trains connecting England France and Belgium can now sign up with Brit rail travel International. The Tunnel is scheduled to open May 6, carrying train loads of officials in three hours Between London and Paris and three hours and 15 minutes Between London and Brussels. After opening Day two services euro Star and eur Tunnel will operate trains for the general Public. Euro Star service is for people Riding inside passenger trains eur Tunnel service also called be shuttle is for freight and automobiles which will be carried on rail cars. Drivers and passengers will ride inside their vehicles. For now Brit rail is taking names for the euro Star waiting list but not for the eur Tunnel service. Those on the euro Star list will be Given a reservations request number and will be told when reservations can be made. That could be in March a spokeswoman said but americans May have to wait As Long As july before they can actually ride the train since about 3,000 europeans who started signing up in 1986, Are already on the list. To sign up write to euro Star reservation Register Brit rail travel International 1500 Broadway 10th floor new York 10036. The phone number is 212 575-2667. Rail Europe of White Plains n.y., which represents the French National railroads and other european railroads is not compiling a waiting list. A spokeswoman said rail Europe would wait until fares were set before reservations could actually be  vacations travel to Andalusia Spain and the Rock of Gibraltar on april 3-10, with first class arrangements for 1,885 Marks about $1,100. Fly to London on March 12-15 for 698 Marks about $410including flight hotel breakfasts and City tour. Or go on a safari in Kenya on feb. 19-28 for 2,325 Marks about $1,360 with deluxe accommodations. For More information Contact West travel in Augsburg Germany. They have special deals on these vacations and More. V a a. Other special packages include a carnival in Venice Italy on feb. 5-6, for 198 Marks about $115 including hotel breakfast and tour. A trip to Florence Italy on March 4-6, for 198 Marks about $115 and includes hotel dinner and breakfasts. Cooking course in Lake Carda Italy on March 26-27, for 198 Marks about $115with first class / / arrangements. For More information about these Tours Call Graziella at 08231-2134. Or write to Reisaburo  28, 86156 Augsburg Germany.1994 is Here and stars and  has something for everyone read the classified pages for personal items to sell or Purchase special messages for loved one services offered throughout the military communities and potential employment throughout the military command. Wheels special delivery Valentines Day message feb. 14,1994 watch for our specials. Mothers father s Day greetings graduation announcements pcs sales and More business hours monday Friday 7 30 a.m.-4 30 . Closed weekends and . Holidays Call us at Dan 348-8349/8447 fax 348-8412 Civ 0049 0 6155-601 349/447 fax 0049 0 6155-601 412 in Germany 0130-844 100 in Belgium 07811 01 86 in the . 0 800 89 85 45 in Italy 1678-7 41 15 in the Netherlands 06-022 57 67 in Spain 900 98 49 11 in the . 1 800 933 42 19 Calendar and leva go Are compiled by Keri Ann Southworth Gidget Smith and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. 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