HERE'S HOW TO SIZE UP WALKING TOURS.Byline: Syd SYD Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits (depreciation method) SYD Subject Your Discretion (air traffic control) SYD Slay Your Dragon SYD System Drawings Kearney Kearney, city (1990 pop. 24,396), seat of Buffalo co., S central Nebr., on the Platte River; inc. 1873. It is a commercial, industrial, and transportation center in an agricultural area. Houston Chronicle chronicle, official record of events, set down in order of occurrence, important to the people of a nation, state, or city. Almanacs, The Congressional Record in the United States, and the Annual Register in England are chronicles. Walking-tour catalogs cover a lot of ground, but not as much as the tours. When trying to determine which walking tour is best suited for you or your family, it's imperative to ask questions of a company's trip counselors. Most of these companies are family-like operations with small staffs. When you call to book a tour or just ask questions, the person with whom you speak likely has participated in several tours. Your questions will help the company's trip counselor steer steer castrated male cattle beast over a year of age. See also bullock, buller steer. steer bulling see bulling. steer Medtalk verb you to the right tour. Be realistic and frank about your fitness level and comfort requirements, and be open to suggestions. Among the questions you should ask before booking: How does the company define ``walks,'' ``hikes'' and ``treks''? How large is each group? Is each scheduled trip guaranteed, or can it be canceled if too few sign up? What kind of group does a particular tour attract in terms of age, sex and marital status marital status, n the legal standing of a person in regard to his or her marriage state. ? Are families welcome? Are there age restrictions? Which meals are included in the tour price? Are beer and wine included with both lunch and dinner? Are meals arranged, or can you order off the menu? Can the tour accommodate special dietary requests? Are you guaranteed a private bath? Is there time built into the itinerary for shopping or just being lazy? How much time will be spent aboard a van, bus, boat or plane? Are optional activities offered, and at what price? Is air fare to the trip's starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the included? If not, can the company book a competitive air fare? And finally, if you're concerned about group travel, most companies can plan an independent trip for your family or group of friends. Just ask. |
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