European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 12, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Time to by Barbara Shea new Day in Many european countries it May not be too late to Reserve an affordable place to stay for summer vacation. Some starting Points include the following sources a Ireland wants to make sure that travellers Don t Overlook its Rural West coast. Thatched cottages Are a specially of Lynott Tours which offers a selection in the Western counties of Galway Kerry and Clare. The cottages have open fireplaces and traditional furnishings. They Are however equipped with modern bathrooms stoves and heat. A 1 Lynott Tours rates Are based on occupancy by up to five people but the Homes can sleep six to eight. Peak season prices which started in april Range from about $474 to $1,000 a week depending on location and time of summer August is highest. After november rates Start at about $263 a week. For More information Call Lynott Tours stateside office at 1-800-221-2474. A Telephone card is needed to Access most 800 numbers in the states and you will Likely be charged a fee for the Call. A Europe s largest vacation Home rental company inter Home is offering vacation condominiums in the medieval Swiss City of Lucerne. Prices vary widely for studios Europe s largest vacation Home rental company inter Home offers a variety of condos in the Swiss City of Lucerne known for its Lan Dmark Chapel Bridge As Well As one bedroom and two bedroom units with on site grocery and laundry facilities. A. A. Inter Home also has affordable Villas chalets and apartments in hundreds of other locations throughout Switzerland and several other european countries. For details Contact a local travel Agency for inter Home s brochures. Or Call inner Home s new Jersey based office Atin summer 201 882�?~6864. Quot \ a of you like the personal touches of a a amp a you can find them in Russia and other former soviet states through a 4-year-old service called International bed and breakfast based in Huntingdon a Valley a. Its founder Richard Mitchell has been a frequent traveler to the former soviet Union for the past 15 years. International bed and breakfast offers lodgings where English is spoken in Quot metropolitan areas. The organization s daily rates Are about $50 single $300 a week and about $65 double $375 a week. A. To receive More information Call 1 800-422-52,83. A / /. A = a. A Lakeside cottages luxurious Seaside Homes and modern Village houses Are available in Ireland s South coast or West coast for under $600 a week for two to six persons through european travel management. Summer rates include a rental car with unlimited Miles and about $50 Worth of gasoline As Well As taxes and service charges. A House that costs $527.a week in july or August drops to $345 in september and $250 in october. Most of the Homes have two or More bedrooms and modern Baths and kitchens. Call stateside based european travel management at 1-800-992-7700 for further details. Venice a Basilica of St. Mark celebrating 900th anniversary from wire reports. Marking time in Venice Italy so to speak a for the past 900 years a is the Basilica of St. Mark now celebrating its 900th anniversary. The feast of St. Mark held april 25, kicked off the year of St. Mark a program of cultural events a exhibitions conferences and concerts commemorating the Cathedral s consecration. The actual anniversary is oct. 8, and a tribute to St. Mark exhibition will open at the Ducal Palace that Day. Also an exhibit of songbooks from the Basilica will be on View at the National Library of St. Mark s during september and october. After an 11 month stint of Green the . State department has returned to Blue for passport covers. It has once again revised passports to incorporate additional Security features to protect against forgery and other alterations including a thread embedded in the cover  inks. The Woven cloth introduced in last year s cover has been retained. Since the Green passports were introduced in april 1993, 3.8 million were issued. $ the 34th annual Israel festival runs from May 16 to june 9 in Jerusalem and features performances by w orld renowned music theater and dance companies. The Academy of ancient music the National Ballet of Canada the Canadian brass and the Jerusalem symphony orchestra among others will play in historic venues around the City including the Sultan s Pool just outside the old City Walls and the Citadel the Tower of David ,. Tickets Cost about $20 to $35 and reportedly have been Selling fast. They Are available by calling the Jerusalem based bigot Agency at 972 2-240-896. Stateside based Odessa Erica is offering 14-night River cruises Between Moscow and St. Petersburg Russia. The cruises include guides and lecturers from each City visited along the Volga Svir and Neva Rivers. Prices Start at about $699 per person excluding transportation to and from Russia. For information Call 1-800-2213254. A Telephone card is needed to Access most 800 numbers in the states and you will Likely be charged a fee for the Call. A clean sweep in Europe London cleaned up a Only just nudging out Bern Switzerland As cleanest european capital according to the latest tidy Britain group ranking of nine cities with Paris coming in third and Athens Greece last. The anti litter group s. Biannual study surveyed each City for litter Graffiti cigarette Butts and other unsightly Ness. The results Madrid Spain is the Quot dog fouling capital of Europe Quot Amsterdam Netherlands the Graffiti capital and the former East Berlin is much cleaner than West Berlin. No ifs ands or Butts. A ass have cosy visitors to the Netherlands am Eland Island stay in shape by touring with bikes. Keep in shape a even while travelling by Neil Wolkodoff Scripps Howard news service Don t let travelling result in losing the fitness gains you be made at Home. At least stay Quot even Quot by doing the following a change routines deviating from your Normal fitness routine can actually work in favor of maintaining fitness. If you Don to perform the same Type of exercise your body can rest. In this sense a trip offers a form of Cross training. A reduce fat intake since you probably will be exercising less reduce fat sources such As cheese butter and red meal. Airline food can be one of the big culprits because of its High fat Content. Try to request a Low fat meal. A continue strength exercises rubber tubing systems which attach to doors and other room fixtures allow you to perform a variety of strength exercises for most muscle groups. It in t the same As real weight training but will maintain strength and tone on the Road. A keep moving combining Small amounts of exercise can be As effective As one Large exercise session. Use stairs instead of the elevator. Walk or rent a bicycle rather than driving or taking a taxi hike or Bike while sightseeing. A Don t forget fiber travel food generally includes less fiber in the diet. Fiber results in food moving quicker through the system and reduces the Impact of fat. More fruits and vegetables will add the necessary fiber. A drink plenty of water one problem with travelling is the higher consumption of Coffee soda pop and Tea. Too much of these caffeinated substances Wilt cause you to lose water which is essential for metabolism and weight loss. Make sure that for each Glass or beverage you consume you have one Glass of water and drink before you Are thirsty. May 12, 1994 stripes Magazine 25