Forum: Air travel
October 20th, 2007, 11:56 PM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Ambien for flights?
I get about 5 hours of solid sleep from Ambien.
No hangover - but usually a little unsteady on my feet
when I first wake up. Have to be careful headed down
the aisle to the toilet.
Incidentally, it's...
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Forum: Africa
October 19th, 2007, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 1
Views: 513
Advertising on this site?
I've been away for some time from rec.travel.africa and am a little
surprised
to see commercialization to the extent it is showing up.
The 64 unread messages that were here when I came on today...
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Forum: Air travel
September 13th, 2007, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 5
Views: 390
Consolidators or bucket shops for Africa
Depending on dates, you would find the lowest Consolidator fare from
Seattle
to Nairobi would be right at $1500. That's including $474 in taxes!
On KLM, the best fare to you should be about...
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Forum: Air travel
September 11th, 2007, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 5
Views: 390
Consolidators or bucket shops for Africa
ITS Travel - in Phoenix - is a strong consolidator.. call them:
800-722-7312
Ask for Rainee (yes, like a 'rainy' day) or Steve. How do I know?
I was with them for 17 years - just retired. They can...
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Forum: Air travel
September 11th, 2007, 10:07 PM Posted to rec.travel.air
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Replies: 1
Views: 483
2 for 1 airfares
I just received an offer from BA to get one of their credit cards, and
thus qualify for 2 for 1 in World Traveler Plus, Business, and First.
And I know of the AMEX Platinum card 2 for 1 in Business...
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Forum: Africa
July 10th, 2007, 11:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 3
Views: 665
Mombo & Duba camps - contact info
There's some chance they don't make an email address public. When I was
last there, they had no
phone connections, so any internet access would have to be by satellite
phone. You could see
if you...
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Forum: Africa
June 19th, 2007, 02:58 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 4
Views: 430
attn: marc lurie
"K. Insley Holgate" wrote:
Hi mr. Lurie,
I am planning a trip to Zambia, november 2007, can you
e-mail me so I can ask you about options.
Thanks!
Kasper.
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Forum: Africa
March 19th, 2007, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 4
Views: 775
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Forum: Africa
March 17th, 2007, 02:55 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 4
Views: 775
Zambia visa now $100 for US citizens
I haven't seen this news posted here.
It's a multiple entry visa good for 3 years and the only
visa available for US citizens.
Different rules and fees for other countries.
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Forum: Africa
March 17th, 2007, 03:20 AM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,067
Cost of driving in SA
Wildpicture wrote:
Dave Patterson schreef:
Wildpicture wrote:
Fuel is very inexpensive in South Africa
Not to a South African. That's almost a little arrogant.
Put yourself in...
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Forum: Africa
March 16th, 2007, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,067
Cost of driving in SA
Wildpicture wrote:
Fuel is very inexpensive in South Africa
Not to a South African. That's almost a little arrogant.
Put yourself in their shoes and you will have a different
point of view about...
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Forum: Africa
March 16th, 2007, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,067
Cost of driving in SA
Since the poster wondered if he got good 'mileage' - a term widely
understood and more manageable than 'kilometerage', let me
chime in and say 'yes' he did. I use about 6 to 6.5 litres per 100 km...
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Forum: Africa
March 3rd, 2007, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 1
Views: 528
stay in South Africa.
Why don't you just call the High Commission and ask them?
You can get a 'Relative's Permit' that's good for up to 2...
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Forum: Africa
February 1st, 2007, 03:42 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,299
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Forum: Africa
January 23rd, 2007, 10:21 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,299
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Forum: Africa
January 19th, 2007, 03:42 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Kenya safari..
wrote:
No interesting markets or neighborhoods or architecture?
In the far north suburbs there is indeed a market at the Village Market
shopping center on Fridays - it's a...
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Forum: Africa
December 28th, 2006, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,871
Looking for ideas about a honeymoon safari
Fred, I do now remember your posting - in fact, I forwarded
it to the owners of Larsens. It was helpful to us as well..
and, as it turned out, the group of 18 clients who traveled
with us in...
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Forum: Africa
December 27th, 2006, 07:40 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,871
Looking for ideas about a honeymoon safari
In Kenya - Finch Hattons in Tsavo. http://www.finchhattons.com/
the NEW Larsens in Samburu. http://www.wildernesslodges.co.ke/ (then
select Larsens)
No balloons either place.
Bateleur Camp @ Kichwa...
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Forum: Africa
December 26th, 2006, 09:54 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 7
Views: 525
Horseback riding safari in Tanzania
"Corné" wrote:
here in SA there's also a company run by Germans, and they
do big-5 horseback safaris.
As far as I know the last 3 years no horses were eaten by lions...
It does sound like...
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Forum: Africa
December 25th, 2006, 11:47 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 7
Views: 525
Horseback riding safari in Tanzania
Never heard of one.
Remember that any safari worth taking would include
areas with major predators. Your horse might look
like lunch to them.
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Forum: Africa
December 24th, 2006, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 4
Views: 724
Trying to Get From East Africa to the Seychelles
Your questions about your trip have sometimes focused on costs.
The Seychelles - as beautiful as they are - are quite expensive,
with few of the budget options available on Zanzibar. Google
for...
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Forum: Africa
December 24th, 2006, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 2
Views: 649
Travel Agent Only Perks
Sean Keely wrote:
We have the opportunity today to offer you a chance to become an independant
Travel Agent. Earn Commissions on every booking. Receive agent only perks
like Fam Trips plus...
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Forum: Africa
December 20th, 2006, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 2
Views: 718
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Forum: Africa
December 16th, 2006, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 3
Views: 677
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Forum: Africa
December 6th, 2006, 03:13 PM Posted to rec.travel.africa
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Replies: 12
Views: 915
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