34 - Sunday, January 20, 1991 - North Shore News

TRAVEL

Wise to stay away from
Mediterranean cruises

IF THERE’S one thing for
sure, it’s that many people
are re-thinking their travel
plans just now.

For example, 1 doubt if many
are booking Mediterranean
cruises, if any will be available.

Scandinavia, and especially its
cruises, ought to be a popular
choice for those wanting to visit
Europe, but this year seems to be
a good one to put Russia on hold.

For those with solid savings ac-
counts, the South Seas and Asia
will increase in popularity. So will
North and South American desti-
nations (skipping some of the hot
spots in Central America and
avoiding Colombia like the
plague).

Not only is the world’s political
scene in chaos, but our own
economy is dreadful. Many people
with ‘‘secure’’? jobs are finding
pink slips.

One friend of ours, owner of a
company supplying luxury items,
has had to put his entire staff on
four-day weeks.

Between the GST and fuel sur-
charges, long-distance driving may
not be the best idea unless you
have camping gear and/or friends
you can invite yourselves to visit.

“| can explain my knowledge of
camping in one word, ‘‘nothing,”’
but I may soon learn.

Barbara

‘TRAVELWISE

I’m ready to replace my car,
not because there’s anything
wrong with it but because it’s a
standard shift with no power
steering.

It’s getting harder and harder
for me to parallel park since I in-
jured my shoulder several years
ago. .
Besides, I’ve always had a secret
yearning to own a van. Once we
got enthusiastic about that idea,
why not take it one step further
— have it camperized to a certain
degree?

My local trips are very short.
We couldn't even consider such a
big vehicle if 1 needed it for daily

NicCreadie

40-mile commutes.

How do two amateurs like us
pick the right van? ASK! For
starters, we have a friend who is
the fleet manager for a huge car
dealership. He's doing some
research for us.

One of the most interesting
yearly merchandise shows is the
Recreational Vehicle Show. This
year it’s being held at Canada
Place Stadium from Feb. 28 to
March 3. We'll be there.

If any readers have warnings or
advice I'd appreciate hearing from
them.

Another way of cutting travel
costs is exchanging homes. There’s
always a risk involved when com-
plete strangers occupy your home,
but I feel that the risk is more
than compensated by the safety
involved in having your house oc-
cupied.

The right exchangers will care
for pets, plants and lawns. They'll
take in the mail and newspapers
and answer the telephone.

There are two ways of arrang-
ing an exchange. The first is pri-
vately. This is often done through
friends or with friends which adds
a certain security to the arrange-
ment.

Many special-interest or com-
munity papers such as the News

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