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Chicago Tribune, Sunday, November 28, 1993 Section 12 11 Travel Lowest air fares Roundtrlp from Chicago: Boston $208 Hp, Exchange rates Hot November 22, 1993 Chicago Derive- $160 Soattla $340 BF San Francisco $388 $288 Toronto $235 UA.AC.AA ni.ii.j-i..Li. 4na $140 Washington $321 Vf BF AA.UA. Hi a Orlando $211 TZ Miami $231 TZ UP Amtrak to run fewer trains In a move to save $10 million a year, Amtrak has reduced rail service throughout the United States. Early this month the fre Lot Angels $348 Phoenix $260 Atlanta $198 BF Honolulu $802 AA.UA MAmenca NW Northwest AC Air Canada TZ American BF Mark Air TransAif UA United CO Continental USUSAir DL Oeltal WN Southwest HPAmencaWest 5j Jet KP Kiwi International Airlines researched earlier last week, are provided only. Fares may change on a daily basis may not apply to all seats on all flights and advance booking, availability, payment penalties for cancellation or changes.

but no change of planes. departures, all others depart OHare. Guide Electronic Edition Trawl Service Countryunit Per U.S. U.S. equiv.

Argentinapeso .860 1.16 Australiadollar 1.43 .649 AusWaschllling 11.21 .089 Bahamasdollar .92 1.08 Belgiumfranc 33.90 .029 Brazilcruzeiro 142857.14 .000007 Britainpound .65 1.55 Canadadollar 1.27 .785 Denmarkkrone 6.34 .157 2.30 .434 Egyptpound 2.68 .373 Francefranc 5.65 .177 Germanymark 1.63 .613 Greecedrachma 225.23 .004 Hollandguilder 1.81 .553 Indiarupee 25.58 .039 Irelandpound .68 1.47 Israelshekel 2.47 .405 Italylira 1594.90 .0006 Jamaicadollar 26.55 .037 Japanyen 104.28 .009 Kenyaschilling 53.19 .018 Koreawon 699.30 .0014 Mexicopeso 2.84 .352 Norwaykrone 6.94 .144 Portugalescudo 159.49 .006 Spainpeseta 128.04 .007 Swedenkrona 7.87 .127 Switzerland- 1.43 .700 franc Thallandbaht 22.17 .045 Source: Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange Temperatures December Avg. Avg. Day of U.S. high low preclp. Chicago 36' 22' 4 Denver 46' 21 2 Honolulu 79' 70' 4 Las Vegas 60' 30' 1 Los Angeles 66 46 5 Miami 76 63 4 New York 43 31 7 Phoenix 66 39 2 San Frandsco 57 42 7 Washington 47 32 6 Foreign Acapulco 88 73 1 Calgary 28 8 8 Free port 76 61 4 Hong Kong 68 59 3 Jerusalem 59 45 6 London 47 38 7 Mexico City 70 43 3 Montreal 27 16 17 Moscow 23 14 23 New Delhi 73 46 1 Paris 45 36 16 Midwest events: Belvidere plunges that abuts China.

Its guests commute to Kowloon and Central by ferry and subway. Space in Central and Kowloon is at such a premium that the small, chic Ritz-Carlton in Central was almost destroyed before it ever opened. Just as the 216-room hotel was completed, its developers went bankrupt and businessmen discussed razing it and building an office tower. The hotel was saved by a Hong Kong conglomerate and opened in September. The 168-room Peninsula on Salisbury Road in Kowloon is topping its landmark 1928 building with a 30-story tower that will add office space and 132 rooms, to open next spring.

Celebrating Columbus St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands recently celebrated the 500th anniversary of the arrival of members of Columbus's crew at Salt River, the only site in the United States touched by Columbus. The landing occurred Nov. 14 during Columbus' second voyage to the New World. As part of the observance, the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, the third National Park Service unit on St Croix, was dedicated Nov.

14. Free for writing For a copy of the 1994 RV Tour Rally Guide, contact Wood-all's World of Travel, 306 Maplewood Drive, Box 247, Greenville, Mich. 48838; 800-346-7572. For a copy of the Washington, D.C., Winter "93-'94 Calendar of Events, contact the Washington Convention Visitors Association, Attention: Tourist Information, Suite 600, 1212 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

20005; 202-789-7000. From Tribune wires quency of the Pioneer between Denver and Seattle and the Texas Eagle between St. Louis and San Antonio and Houston was cut from daily to three times a week. The River Cities train between St. Louis and Carbondale, III, was discontinued and replaced by a bus that takes passengers to Cen-tralia, HI.

There they can connect with the City of New Orleans, which continues to run daily between Chicago and New Orleans. Ticket offices have been closed at stations in Delray Beach, Pocatello, Idaho; Centralia, Chil-licothe and Mattoon, DL; Ft. Wayne, Hattiesburg and McComb, Malta, Southern Pines, N.C.; Devils Lake, N.D.; Amsterdam, N.Y.; Young-stown, Ohio; Temple, Texas; and Cheyenne, Wyo. Hong Kong hotel boom Two new luxury hotels and an addition to the venerable Peninsula are the latest developments in the continuing boom in Hong Kong accommodations. Five years ago the territory had 65 hotels and 22,900 rooms, according, to the Hong Kong Tourist Association.

By the end of last year the tourist association listed 86 hotels with 33,500 rooms. Most Hong Kong hotels are clustered on the Kowloon peninsula, or near the Central business district But recently, developers have ranged across the colony. The 450-room Gold Coast Hotel which opened in August, sits on acres of gardens on the shores of Castle Peak Bay in the New Territories, the section of Hong Kong DEPARTURES NOW THRU MAY. 1994 MEXICO LAS VEGAS FLORIDA HAWAII CARRIBEAN BAHAMAS JAMAICA SAN JUAN CAYMANS (PRICES VARY BY DESTINATION AND DATE) OO Rio de Janeiro 82 71 AIR HOTEL? NTS ROUND TRIP AIRFARE) Chicago Tribune into Christmas tee, Friday through Dec. 5.

Horse-drawn carriages parade through town, historic tour, Victorian dinner; 616-723-2575. Christmas Flower Show, Detroit, Saturday through Jan. 17. Yuletide blooms; 313-267-7133. Fair Lane Estate, Dearborn, Nov.

29-Dec. 31. Enchanted Christmas in the mansion that once was home to Henry Ford; candlelight tours on Dec. 26-28; 313-593-5590. Wisconsin Christmas in the Country, Cedarburg, Thursday through Dec.

5. Holiday food, festivities and entertainment; Midwest Ice Fishing Show, Waukesha, Friday through Dec. 5. Hands-on seminars, equipment displays; 414-548-7200. City Holiday Tree Lighting, Milwaukee, Saturday.

Mayor's tree lighting ceremony, caroling, music, fireworks; 414-286-5700. Dates may change; call ahead. FREE Days4 Nights Net Price PPDO For Qualified $10 Table it SI Slot Playera Prepay Only $315 For Entire Package Departures On Sundays, Mondays Weekends. Price includes Nonstop RIT Airfare, Room, Taxes. Qualifiers Receive $350 Rebate Wlue.Net price FREE No Penalty If You Donl Qualify.

VisalMC Accepted Universal Casino Tours, Inc. 1-800-234-8268 219-736-7322 THE HEDEL HOUSE jtMf 4 I.I Run Away And Save Packages From $44.95 per person double occupancy RUN AWAY ANDHEIDEL. 800 444-2812 Gicra i.kr. Wlmmta it snow, let 1 fM 1 IS14 OEP.tSM AIR ONLY ROUND FROM 1214 7 NTS $399 TRIP 1211. 28 S99 hie wtmnrnt! i ffrim 800-628-01 1 0 I voo pav 2M.

ALADDIN HOTEL UPON ARRIVAL 12 NET fHff YOU RECEIVE $200 1213 SVf Vf MATCHPLAV CHIPS. PgpT tf imnmvitmimmm 312-563-5300 Houston $248 JrVN.CO,UA,AA 1 Brookfield, Dec. 10-12, 17-19; Santa, Mrs. Claus, storytellers, musicians, carolers and 200,000 twinkling lights; 708-485-0263, ext. 365.

Indiana Oliver Mansion, South Bend, through Jan. 16. Home decked out with World War II-era decorations; 219-235-9664. Gingerbread Festival, Indianapolis, Friday through Dec. 23.

More than 100 gingerbread creations on display, from an annual competition; 317-776-6000. Iowa Pioneer Christmas Village, LeMars, Dec. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19. Decorated buildings, displays, bobsled rides, live creche; 712-546-8821. Holiday Dinners On the Hill, Des Moines, Saturday and Dec.

5. Three Sherman Hill Historic District homes open for holiday dinners; 515-288-7850. Michigan Victorian Christmas, Manis WIS. DELLS $7Q9S Tax Per Couole Includes 2 nights Casino Cash- ureaKiasw naay and ialurday $99.95 PINE AIRE MOTEL INDOOR POOL WHIRLPOOL SAUNA SUITE UPGRADES AVAILABLE 1 (800)446-3132 "A Gala Event" SvOo Rale includes, breakfast, din- (v 10 off 2 nftes50 off 3rd nite 800-388-4782 ext. 10 ChuIaXfeta Wisconsin Dells.

Wl ftofoatU) SajV WISCONSIN Too PER NIGHT (up to 4 per room) 3rd consecutive night Is 19 PRirFi 1-800-54-DELLS HUNTERS SPECIAL If IIlILI3IlIE KAHLtl A. Uiuilan Wl Kaaa 0 Mlua Nonh Wla. Otlla jF9 3 Days JOr( VI 2Nighu From I03 I JCLUTJPfil AllrtlM Ml ,1 kH. XC Sking matmalona. Horaaback RUHng.

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Ful Ski R.m.la. meeuct too CAUMS AVAIMLC wnnaimaa i-un ween Special Dec 25-30 CrMm SocJi. Paia 4 Movu PwUm, ftm SM FOB DETAILS 1-800-626-4275 Attention Wisconsin Tourism advertisers: To advertise in this section call 414-272-2400 ext.109. 5 STEVE' These fares, tor Information without notice, may be subject to restrictions and Stops en route, "Midway Airport Source; Official Aid By Reshma Memon Yaqub Special to the Tribune hristmas at the bottom of the sea? I I That's what's hap-pening in Belvidere, DL, at the Orth Pole, a museumopen only during the holidays of lights, music and sea creatures in an exhibit dedicated to an underwater celebration of the holidays. You'll see a life-size figure of a conch shell sleigh pulled by five seahorses plus a 15-foot Christmas tree made of shells, a shipwreck, be-jeweled seaweed and 200 tropical fish.

Orth Pole is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, through Dec. 24, at 2826 Orth Belvidere. Admission is $3. Call 815-885-3416.

Illinois St Lucia Nights, Bishop Hill, Dec. 10-11. Candles, carolers and cookies; 309-927-3345. Holiday Magic Festival, CRUISE SAVINGS CRUISEWISE (jp t0 5QO0 800-321-2784 all CRUISE lines CALL FOR CURRENT SPECIALS FREE NEWSLETTER oo 3300 1 and do not include tax. December 22, 1 993 only.

Nouveau Snow and The Ritz-Carlton, Aspen $95 It's all here but you. Now, until December 22nd, each day's stay at THE RITZ-CARLTON, ASPEN provides you superior accommodations, a daily lift ticket for unsurpassed skiing and a cocktail in one of our three casual gathering places. All for $95 per person, per night. Not to mention, all that Aspen has to offer at your doorstep. The Premier Powder Ski Retreat It's time for you to be here.

RESORT A COUNTRY SPA Highway 50, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147 Lake Geneva Spa Sampler Package From $65 Midweek. (414) 248-9121 (800) 225-5558 it snow, let it snow. encan HISTORIC HOTHV AMI RICA club" Warm to the comforts and holiday traditions of The American Club. Escape from your hectic holiday schedule with our one-night Holiday Preview Package. Available Sunday through Friday, December 1 29, 1993, from $175 (double occupancy).

For reservations or package details at this AAA Five Diamond resort hotel, please call 1-800-344-2838, ext. 8002. THERJTZ'CARLTON Aspen Please call your travel professional or 800241-3333 or 303920 Athc Arm the 1 Prices are per person, per Pre-hobday rate not applicable night, double occupancy, on a space available basis for groups, or existing programs and is valid tnrougfi Highland Drive Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 Located 214 hours north of Chicago.