European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 27, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Let s go carnival in Italy the Naples Italy Uso United service organization offers a trip to two italian towns and a Chance in carnivals on feb. 12-13. On feb. 12, participants will Stop in l Aquila a Mountain town known for its 16th-Century Castle and a working 99-spout Fountain that was built in 1272. L Aquila also features other palaces and churches from the Middle Ages. On the afternoon of feb. 12 and most of the Day on feb. 13, visitors can participate in the pre Lent celebrations in Ascoli Piceno one of Italy s Best known carnivale towns. Transportation and one overnight at a hotel costs $100 per adult $50 per child 7-12 years old and nothing for children under 7. For More information Call the Naples Uso at Dan 625-4664. Golden age in Amsterdam travel to Amsterdam and help in the Celebration of the 17th-Century Golden age. Amsterdam is recalling its Golden age that time in the Early part of the 17th Century when the arts flourished in the dutch capital. The Celebration which started last summer reached its Apex with the december opening of Dawn of the Golden age at the Rijk museum. Visitors can take advantage of a hotel program called Winter the Amsterdam Way through the month of March. Prices Range from about $65 to $180 for one person for two nights in double occupancy. Also included is a Golden age pass containing vouchers Good for admission to the Rijk museum discounts on the admission fee at other museums a canal cruise and a walking tour. In coordination with the special Celebration is an exhibition at the Rijk museum that includes paintings by Abraham Blommaert Hendrick Golt Zius and Jacques de Gheen. Tapestries by Karel Van Mander and Silver pieces by Ernst Marcus Are also included. There Are More than 350 works from 1580 to 1620 on display. The museum is at42 stadhouders Kade 020 6732121. Admission is about $5.50. For More information Contact the Netherlands Bureau of tourism at 070-370-5705. When calling from outside the Netherlands dial the appropriate Access code followed by 31 70-370-5705. Carnival in France the Naples Italy Uso offers a carnival trip to Nice France on feb. 23-28. �. In addition to carnival activities participants can also take one Day Tours to Monte Carlo and St. Paul de Vence. Best bets Here s a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later. Belgium the 39th belgian Antiques fair is being held through sunday at the palais Des beaux arts in Brussels the theme of the fair is pass pcs and it is regarded As one of the major european fairs in terms of the Quality rarity and authenticity of the exhibits. Next year at this time they will hold another antique fair and the theme will be the antiquarian passion. Denmark Ferie 94 is being held through sunday at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. This is a Trade fair for tourism and camping and is open to the general Public. It is an International fair and is open thursday and Friday 10a.m. To 7 saturday and sunday 10 . To 6 . Ireland celebrations in the historic town of Newry will be going on throughout the year As it celebrates its 850th birthday. There will be festivals opera performances International showjumping and trampolining. The town dates from 1114 with the foundation of a cistercian Abbey and the town has links with St. Patrick who planted a Yew tree there. For information about events going on in the town Contact the Northern Ireland tourist Board at 0232-246609. When calling from outside Ireland dial the appropriate Access code followed by 44-232-246609. Travel to Vienna Austria and be a Spectator atone of the most famous balls in Europe. The opera Ball is being held at the state opera House on feb. 10. See below for details. Is fico the Cost for transportation three overnights with breakfast in a three Star hotel Day trips and a French speaking guide is $350 per adult and $175 for each child 7-12 years old. For More information Call the Naples Uso at Dan 635-4664. Waltzes in Vienna be a Spectator to some of the most Graceful Waltzes in the world or even try it out yourself. Vienna is synonymous with Waltzes and it seems Only fitting that the austrian capital has some 300 balls a year. Next month they include the coffeehouse Ball on feb. 9, the Bonbon Ball on feb. 11, the magicians Ball on feb. 19 and 20 and the magicians Ball for children on feb. 20. The most important Ball however is the Vienna opera Ball which will be held at the state opera House on feb. 16. This year for the first time it will have a theme based on an opera or operetta. The theme for 1994 is die Fleder maus by Johann Strauss. The change to a themed Ball does not mean the end of tradition though. There will still be the grand entry of 200 debutantes and the formal dress code for attendees elegant gowns for women White tie tails and White carnations for men the Ball will begin at 9 . And end at 5 . Up to 5,000 people Are expected to attend. General admission is about $217 a person but hundreds of Spectator tickets Are also available and May be obtained from $13 to $61. Spectators sit in the Balcony and gallery and May not take part in the dancing. Box seats and tables for two Start at about $348 and go up to $13,913 in addition to the Cost of admission. Tickets in All categories were still available in Early january. For More information Contact the opera Ball office 1 goeth Egasse a-1010 Vienna Austria at 0222-514-44 2613. When calling from outside Austria dial the appropriate Access code followed by 43-151 -444 2606 or 2613. The Over-50 tour now there is a Netherlands bicycle tour especially designed for people Over 50 years old. Qualifying participants can enjoy a leisurely we Klong tour of villages in Trie Netherlands. The tour begins May 26 in Amsterdam. Travellers will pedal along Fiat lanes Many for bikes Only and Lodge in country inns. The Cost is $1,320 per person double occupancy including Bike rental daily breakfast and dinner lodging tips and taxes. Contact the International bicycle Tours at . Box 754, Essex 06426, or Call 203 767-7005 to see How you can meet up with the group. Prices dates or itineraries should be confirmed with travel agents or Lour operators. Cycle in Loire make arrangements now to bicycle through France s Loire Valley and stay in a renovated Mill. A 14th-Century Gristmill in the Loire Valley of France has been renovated into a lodging for cyclists making Day trips into the Countryside. Levieux Moulin is about 100 Miles South of Paris and has 10 guest rooms with private Baths. The Cost ranges from $795 per person for three Days to $1,595 for seven with lodging Bike rental guides some meals and pickup from the nearby train station. Contact Levieux Moulin parties 18320 Jouet sur i Aubois France. Or Contact France s office of tourism it 1 -472-36172. When calling from outside of France dial the appropriate Access code followed by 33-1-472-36172. Prices dates or itineraries should be confirmed with travel agents or tour operators. Calendar and let s 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. Send them to let s go special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or. Postfach11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany fax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 f�0w numb for stun on that i for Wurt Tow country Nett of. Your toe Cormet co country to Toto from january 27, 1994 if Pes Magazine 21
