C17 - Wednesday, April 4, 1984 - North Shore News GE travel |(ea| IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD EUROPE Take a Spanish tri IF A TRIP to Spain is beyond this year’s budget, perhaps you might consider a visit to a Californian town steeped in Spanish tradition. By CAROLINE JACKSON Just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, the lovely town of Santa Barbara — often referred to as the Western Riviera — fits the bill. Nestl- ed on a coastal strip between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands, its architecture is predominantly Spanish/Mediterranean with ted tiled roofs, gleaming white stucco, courtyards dot- ted with clay pots brimming with red geramiums, foun- tains, wrought iron lamp posts and colorful tiles. Nearly all the buildings are four storeys or less in height. Even newspaper racks and mailboxes are built into the stucco walls and there is not a billboard in sight. All this careful planning came about after the city was devastated by an earthquake in 1925. One of the loveliest Span- ish/Moorish buildings ac- cessible to the public is the Santa Barbara Courthouse which dominates a full square, block in the downtown area. Its 70-foot clock tower offers a_ full square block in the downtown area. Its 70-foot clock tower offers spec- tacular views of the city, mountains and ocean. Another must for visitors is the Santa Barbara Mission founded in 1786 by the Spanish Franciscans. Often called ‘‘Queen of the Mis. sions’’, it is recorded as the 10th of the 21 California Mis- sions and was the only one never to have been abandon ed. For a small fee, visitors can take a self-guided tour through the lovely chapel, in- ner garden, museum rooms and the cemetery where ap- proximately 4,000 Indians are buried. Nature buffs will enjoy the scenic beauty and variety of the Botanic Garden’s 60 acres of marked trails which meander through cactus gardens, wildflower meadows and native flora. Also, don’t miss a glimpse of the famous Moreton Bay Fig Free near the downtown area. Planted in 1877, it has a crown spread of over 165 feet and more than 10,000 people can stand in its shade at high noon. Over the years, Santa Bar- bara has attracted more than tourists Perhaps because of its romantic charm = and nviera setting, many writers have chosen Santa Barbara as ther haven It was here that Piug into the worid! CONVERTERS. Used 10 Convert foreign voltage (220/240) to Canadian (110/120) For use with poriable appllanc es up to 1600 watts ADAPTERS with wall outiets different in many areas of the world these adaplers are used with your apphanc es converter or with dual voltage $4295 from 922-9650 844 Park Royal North | Richmond Centre Mall 276-2606 John Galsworthy penned ‘‘The Forsythe Saga’’ at the turn of the century and where Scott Fitzgerald stayed in the 1930's. - GATWICK (VIA TORONTO ) - PRESTWICK 2 Piryprteces! waste nerve at WRT ipemre Rec re ¢ Ft WWardair. Were listening. 9 CLOSE-TO-HOME DESTINATIONS! -LONDON - BIRMINGHAM GLASGOW Nu torta ar arcea oO i! Perhaps you should pack a notebook along with your paintbrush, camera and beach towel. You never know when the mood might hit you. estimation NOWHERE in Santa Bar- bara is the atmosphere of Old California more alive than in El Paseo (the walkway), a maze of tile- roofed adobes housing dozens of gift shops, boutiques, studios and an open-air cafe. Shown here is the famous ‘Street in Spain’ arcade with its unique shops. WAIKIKI $504 8 Days, 7 Nights, Air & Hotel LAS VEGAS $305 5 Days. 4 Nights. Air & Hotel RENO $249 5 Days, 4 Nights, Air & Hotel TORONTO $299 MAPLE LEAF TRAVEL 736-3555 feat 157-3 _ we on { DEPARTL MAY 14e-MAY Garshman Super Savers Weekly Specials Cash Bonus up to $100 Cun. Reno. Uweurope coach trs Low ai rates tt London to Europe. Maddie East & Tel Avw Europe Cost Savers Dusseldort/F rankturt $799 Amsterdam ti US $269 t. $779 $1099 tr $999 Some conditions Apply 681-1374 8am to 8 p.m. GARSHMAN TOURS 1312 Burrard St. Vanc WE WILL TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE WITH CARE AND BETTER FARE! DISPLAY 980-0511 RES W384 WITH RETURNS BY JUNE GOS4 TO LONDON Roght now Wardatr gives you all the andiinore Pertaps all this ts wiry we fly core hobdlay makers from ( anade to Britain than any other anrtine! We re scare tarda pust yori ccgy 4 teas on, panto take a Warckatr Heeah to btn See your Holidays by Wardair. Pe carl Age val oe call inter vac: Varnes | 669 3355 FUMED Crt) eA 2M tell tree m= comm | breaks Witethen youre visiting lanuby and inencds of planning o vacation Wardatr can ge yout closer to your U on boarc ptt MR wee * Neat ah ates, RETURN FROM VANCOUVER K you HW eayoy the wide bodied «onus. and unequatled Wardair Class sermice And don't fonget we can resenve accommodation arrange can centals woarasaen gat i GUM 4 yo ee oe Rome Beemy | harte prwerwnm. - cm ene ne paste: ann an Myreerd iy fe As poe mene a me apt, Creer om dere - Rangeerepaimminen Sineind tings Deaianseenenin ee ee He ge ay te ee oe I ey me REN ee ee oe ee ee ene we