Genius From page 3 the Spaniards arrived with their army, empire and religious fanaticism. The merchants fled to Holland, trade dried up and a swelling popula- tion became Eurupe’s new poor. Well, not everyone. The church had moncy, and so had some families who threw in their lor with the new regime. The climate of the times changed from business and svordfight- ing to piety and art, the latter soon to cajoy the fame of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Van Dyck, born in 1599, was an assistant to Rubens “and my best pupil” having his own studio at the age of 16. Van Dyck went to London‘in 1632 as court painter for Charles i, given the title “princi- palle paynter in ordinary to their majesties” a presumably leisurely task as he found time to Alaskan trips cater te kids too TRAVEL Concepts of North and West Vancouver have noticed an interesting trend in family vacations. In recent weeks the compa- ny has booked a larger than ustial number of cheat oe snily vacation pac! on Alaska-bound cruise ships. Due to the foresight of the cruiselines themselves and the marketing thrust of agencies such as Travel Concepts, travel to Alaska is no longer the exclusive domain of the mature traveller. The option of a week away with ail catering and entertain- ment provided appeals to sin- gle parents, couples with > youngsters fom toddling to teen age, parents with depen- dene oldsters and a ing family and other family combi- nations. Even widowed grand- parents are finding the oppor- . tunity to spend time with their children in an environ- mene that is both secure and interesting. The pro for kids include a style of club member- ship with access to adventures, talent shows, fort building and prom night. Heals designed for kids appetites range from pizza par- _ tes fo visits to imaginative restaurants ashore such as The Sourdough Mining Company in Anchorage. Hlolland-America, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean . are just some of the specialists in the desiga of programs for Os ple. " Taz Ieving, head of the Family Travel division at Travel Concepts notes “We are book- ing more and more family groups with very positive results. Each member of the family has the ability to enj themselves at their own leve of activicy bue they are sharing in an experience that will last a lifetimc.” She also notes that prices for B.C. residents are very competitive and excellent value this sedton. Cabin selec- tien for the intergenciational - family. can be structured to * provide privacy for the adults and the young people. “We expect to see the cruise lines initiate may and exciting programs for families Gm an Ongoing basis. They have expanded the market for us and we are pleased to be of its success,” says Irving. A family travel jalist can be reached bi ig Travel Concepts st 926-8511 or 936- 2262. - au'22,928 $3,760 OP. 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One night Thad a drink in a pub near the cathedral called the [1th Commandment, appropriately complete with religious i and muzak, then slid round the corner to Het Vermucide Model, which may have been the bishop's kitchen at one time and lives on with the same crecking floors and narrow galleries but now boasts a girl pianist in gothic black. Recommended route here is via train from Brussels. The Hilton has the best location but be warned that parking in the adjacent public lot is wickedly expensive. @ British Airways has daily nonstop flights from Vancouver to London and frequent flights to Brussels. Brussels also makes a good base to explore Bruges, Ghent and Flanders. Purchase Portrait of a young Anthony van Dyck by Rubens. 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