TRAVEL BARGAINS: TOURS TO HOLLAND GO BEYOND THE WINDMILLS.Byline: Daily News and Wire Services Two eight-day tours of Holland that take in everything from the tulip tulip [Pers.,=turban], any plant of the large genus Tulipa, hardy, bulbous-rooted members of the family Liliaceae (lily family), indigenous to north temperate regions of the Old World from the Mediterranean to Japan and growing most abundantly on the steppes fields of Keukenhof and the Delft Delft (dĕlft), city (1994 pop. 91,941), South Holland prov., W Netherlands. It has varied industries and is noted for its ceramics (china, tiles, and pottery) known as delftware. Founded in the 11th cent. pottery factory to the Hague and the old fishing village of Volendam are available through September from Trafalgar Tours. The ``Best of Holland'' first-class package begins at $899 per person, double occupancy. The ``Highlights of Holland'' tour features tourist-class hotels and begins at $675 per person, double occupancy. Both tours include motorcoach transportation, many meals and guided sightseeing. Air fare to Holland is not included. Information: (800) 457-6891. Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. savings:If you're considering a getaway to Santa Fe, N.M., the Inn on the Alameda is featuring a $119 rate Sunday through Thursday, June 1-26. The rate, for single or double occupancy, includes a buffet breakfast. Information: (800) 289-2122. The Rockies by horseback: Horsepacking through the Colorado Rockies For the National Hockey League team (1976 – 1982), now known as the New Jersey Devils, see . The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They are in the West Division of the National League. , a five-day camping trip that begins and ends near Denver, is offered in August for $895 per person. The trip, sponsored by Wilderness Inquiry Wilderness Inquiry (WI) is a non-profit organization whose activities are based on the concepts of inclusion and social integration. WI conducts outdoor trips and programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with physical and cognitive disabilities. and geared to people of all abilities, will include lessons in camping and riding. Participants will also have time for hiking, as well as horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. . Accommodations will be heated wall tents. Cost includes horses, food, camping gear and instruction from experienced wranglers. Air fare to Denver is not included. Information: (800) 728-0719. Big Apple on the cheap: Think there are no rooms to be had in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. for under $100 a night? Well, they're not plentiful, but here are a few: The Murray Hill Inn, 143 E. 30th St. between Lexington and Third avenues, is a brownstone brownstone, red to brown variety of sandstone. Its unusual color is caused in some instances by the presence of red iron oxide which acts as a cement, binding the sand grains together. that opened in March with 44 single and double rooms. Rooms are small, and the bathrooms are shared, but they go for $50 and $65 - plus tax - with color TV and maid service. Information:: (212) 545-0879. The Larchmont, at 27 W. 11th St. between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Greenwich Village, is 55 rooms in a brownstone. Price of $60 and $70 for singles and $85, $90 and $99 for doubles, tax extra - gets you TV, air conditioning, robes and slippers. Shared bathrooms. Information: (212) 989-9333. Freebies: Attractions, restaurants, hotels and more are packed into a new 175-page tourist guide to Israel, available free from the Israel Tourist Information Center. Call (888) 774-7723. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Windmills and bicyclists are frequent sights in Holland, destination of two eight-day tours. |
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