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이제 막 제게 도착한 메일입니다. 차근차근 읽어 보시면 다음 여행지를 결정하실 때 동무이 될것입니다. Dear Mr. KIM, 남부이태리 In May, I wrote about a 1912 edition of "Baedeker's Southern Italy," whereupon a faithful reader in New Bern, NC, kindly sent another of the red-cloth-covered guidebooks my way, "Baedeker's Great Britain." This book was published in 1906, when the United Kingdom was ruled by Edward VII, great-grandfather to the current queen. The first chapters deal with getting to and around Great Britain, and a section on trans-Atlantic sailings offers insight into early 20th-century cruising. Here's the advice Baedeker gave to steamship passengers: "Passengers should pack clothing and other necessaries for the voyage in small flat boxes, such as can lie easily in the cabin." Bulky luggage would be stowed away in the ship's hold, the book warned. "Dress for the voyage should be of a plain and serviceable description, and it is advisable, even in midsummer, to be provided with warm clothing. Ladies should not forget a thick veil." "A deck-chair, which may be purchased or hired at the dock or on the steamer before sailing, is a luxury that may almost be called a [necessity]. Bought chairs should be distinctly marked with the owner's name or initials and may be left in charge of the steamship company's agents until the return journey." The book lists 11 lines that offered trans-Atlantic sailings in those days, along with the rates for one-way passages. If you sailed for England on Cunard Line from New York or Boston, you'd have paid $42.50 to $175 for your cabin, according to the guide. Return tickets were reduced by 10 percent. Once in Great Britain, travelers who opted to travel by rail could purchase lunch or teatime baskets at the train station before boarding. In winter, foot-warmers were provided. Exploring the countryside on foot -- long a favorite British hobby -- is also addressed, as Baedeker says that "the pedestrian is unquestionably the most independent of travelers." For a short tour, walkers were advised to bring along a couple of flannel shirts, a pair of worsted stockings, slippers, a waterproof jacket, a "stout" umbrella and "strong and well-tried boots." Visitors who craved more cosmopolitan offerings could head straight to London, where they could attend a play at one of 30 West End theaters or take in a performance at a music hall. Those seeking concerts of "high-class" music were directed to the Royal Albert Hall and other similarly worthy venues. A hundred years later, London is a hugely popular destination for Americans and Canadians, and my favorite big city. A great way to take it all in is with an independent air-and-hotel package. These offer group discounts on air and hotel, some guided sightseeing and plenty of time to explore on your own. Often, extras such as museum passes, public transportation passes or theater tickets are thrown into the deal. Click here to view our independent packages in London. 영국 영어 거이드 동반 투어 If you'd like to see more of Great Britain, I recommend an escorted tour. Click here to see a list of itineraries in the British Isles. And, those who love spending days at sea can still book a trans-Atlantic cruise from New York to London, aboard Cunard's new Queen Mary 2. Click here to see a list of departures. The bad news is that fares have gone up a tad over the past 100 years. The good news: Deck chairs are plentiful and free. Here are this week's Top 10 lists, one consisting of our favorite Europe & Great Britain tours and the other highlighting our picks for the rest of the world. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Top 10 Tours of Europe and Great Britain 영국과 유럽여행 톱 10 1) Taste of Scotland 2007, 6 days with CIE Tours. Begins in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh with visits to Loch Lomond, Loch Ness and Blair Castle. Land-only starting from $748. Departures from March 31, 2007 through November 10, 2007. 2) Winter Wonderland, 10 days with Insight. Begins and ends in Frankfurt with stops in Munich, Salzburg and Lucerne. Land-only starting from $1,275. Departures from November 4, 2006 through April 6, 2007. 3) Irish Heritage 2007, 8 days with CIE Tours. Begins in Shannon and ends in Dublin with stops in Killarney, Blarney and Waterford. Land-only starting from $998. Departures from January 19, 2007 through December 7, 2007. 4) Amazing Italy, 9 days with Insight. Begins and ends in Rome with visits to Florence, Verona and Venice. Land-only starting from $1,299. Departures from November 3, 2006 through April 6, 2007. 5) 9 Day Danube River Cruise 2007 (Budapest to Regensburg), 9 days with Gate 1 Travel. Begins in Budapest and ends in Regensburg with stops in Bratislava, Vienna and Passau. Land/cruise-only starting from $1,323. Departures from May 11, 2007 through October 26, 2007. Early booking savings! 6) Italy's Great Cities 2007, 9 days with Globus. Begins and ends in Rome with stops in Pisa, Florence and Venice. Save $300 per couple off air-inclusive 2007 Italy vacations. Land-only starting from $1,579. Departures from April 20, 2007 through October 26, 2007. Book now! 7) Paris and Normandy, 9 days with Uniworld. Begins and ends in Paris with stops in Rouen, Le Havre and Giverny. Save $500 per couple when you pay in full by October 31. Land/cruise-only starting from $1,882. Departures from March 24, 2007 through November 10, 2007. Book now! 8) Berlin to Prague 2007, 12 days with Viking River Cruises. Begins in Berlin and ends in Prague with stops in Potsdam, Wittenburg and Dresden. Save $700 per cabin. Land/cruise-only starting from $2,349. Departures from April 6, 2007 through October 19, 2007. Book now! 9) German Christmas Market Towns, 8 days with Maupintour. Begins and ends in Frankfurt with stops in Nuremberg, Strasbourg and Heidelberg. Land-only starting from $2,649. Departs December 20, 2006. 10) Classic Holiday Markets - Frankfurt to Nuremberg, 8 days with Uniworld. Begins in Frankfurt and ends in Nuremberg with stops in Heidelberg, Wurzburg and Bamberg. Fly for as low as $99 per person! Plus, save an additional $100 per person with our early booking discount. Land/cruise-only starting from $1,683. Departs November 25, 2006 and December 9, 2006. Book now! Top 10 Tours Worldwide 세계여행지 톱 10 1) 10 Day Discovery of Egypt Tour 2006-2007, 10 days with Gate 1 Travel. Begins and ends in Cairo with stops in Aswan, Edfu and Luxor. Land-only starting from $799. Departures from November 19, 2006 through September 16, 2007. 2) Best of Aussie Land, 12 days with Brendan. Begins and ends in Sydney with visits to Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and Cairns. Land-only starting from $1,465. Departures from October 20, 2006 through March 30, 2007. 3) 12 Day Peru & Ecuador Explorer, 12 days with Gate 1 Travel. Begins in Lima and ends in Guayaquil with stops in Cuzco and Lima, and a visit to Machu Picchu. Land-only starting from $1,239. Departures from April 1, 2007 through October 14, 2007. Early booking savings! 4) China Sampler, 10 days with General Tours. Begins in Beijing and ends in Shanghai with visits to the Great Wall, terra-cotta warriors of Xian and Guilin. Land-only starting from $1,688. Departures from November 9, 2006 through April 26, 2007. 5) Hawaiian Explorer, 8 days with Trafalgar. Begins on Oahu and ends on Maui with visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kona and Kaanapali Beach. Save $300 per couple off 2006 air-inclusive Hawaii vacations. Land-only starting from $1,725. Departures from October 29, 2006 through December 3, 2006. Book now! 6) 12 Day Exotic Thai Escape, 12 days with Gutsy Women Travel. Begins and ends in Bangkok with stops in Myanmar, Chiang Mai and a visit to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp. Save $100 per person. Land-only starting from $1,749. Departures from February 15, 2007 through November 15, 2007. Book now! 7) The Plains of Africa, 14 days with Collette. Begins and ends in Nairobi with visits to Amboseli National Park, Shaba Reserve and Masai Mara Game Reserve. AARP members save up to $75 per person. Land-only starting from $2,499. Departures from November 27, 2006 through April 16, 2008. Book now! 8) Rocky Mountain Christmas, 7 days with Maupintour. Begins and ends in Denver with visits to Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge and Pike's Peak. Land-only starting from $2,679. Departs December 20, 2006. 9) Spotlight on New Zealand, 10 days with Tauck. Begins in Auckland and ends in Christchurch with stops in Rotorua, Mount Cook National Park and Queenstown. Land-only starting from $2,990. Departures from January 15, 2007 through December 31, 2007. 10) Southern Explorer 2007, 12 days with African Travel. Begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg with visits to Table Mountain, Victoria Falls and Kruger Park. Land-only starting from $2,995. Daily departures from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. To see our listing of escorted tours, train tours or air and hotel packages to worldwide destinations, click here. For safaris in Africa, click here. Once you've found a tour that interests you, call us toll free at 800-680-2858 (US and Canada) and a travel counselor will attend to your needs. Customers from the UK, please call toll free 0800 279 8084. All other international customers, please e-mail or call us at 001-713-974-2121. For hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Bermuda, the Bahamas and Europe, click here. For river cruises worldwide, click here. For savings of up to 75% on ocean-going cruises, click here. Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@tourvacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day. Sincerely, R. Alan Fox Chairman & CEO Vacations To Go 1502 Augusta Drive, Suite 415 |
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