Japan Travel Individual Travel

Japan Study - Faculty Development - Individual Japan Travel Grants Study Abroad in Japan Study Abroad in the U.S. Faculty Development Grants East Asian Studies Resources Contact Us Home Faculty and Curriculum Development Grants Individual Japan Travel Individual Travel to a Consortial Campus Group Japan Travel Campus or Curricular Enhancement Performances, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers Other Grants Sample Budget; Flight and Hotel Information Grant Guidelines Follow-Up Report Individual Japan Travel Deadlines: February 1, June 1, October 1 Japan Study supports travel to Japan or within Japan. Prior experience in Japanese Studies is not necessary. Preference is given to projects that: Allow for at least ten days in Japan Include activities that can only be carried out in Japan, e.g., meetings, museum and library visits, etc. Are new initiatives Are integrated into other campus activities Result in new courses on Japan or enhanced Japan content in existing courses Secure matching funds from the home campus Are from faculty members who have not recently received a grant from Japan Study Grants in this category provide up to $2,500 for travel, lodging, and meals. Sample Grants Travel to Japan to set up a three-week geology course that took students to Japan Travel to Japan to set up a two-week “J-Term” trip for students interested in Japanese business Travel to Japan to take video images to use in a course on Japanese religion Travel within Japan for a faculty member already spending his sabbatical in Japan to take photographs to use in a studio art course Travel to Japan to participate in a Japanese dance workshop Travel to Japan to conduct research Travel to Japan to present a paper at a conference Proposals should indicate benefits to the home campus and/or consortial campuses, e.g., course enhancements, lectures, performances, exhibits, etc. Grant Guidelines Home | Study Abroad in Japan | Study Abroad in the U.S. Faculty Development Grants | East Asian Studies Resources | Contact Us

Switzerland Travel and Tourism

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See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Swiss Map and Switzerland Tourism and Travel Facts Switzerland in a Nutshell -- find essential information on traveling to Switzerland using our map and resources. You are Here Home Europe Map Switzerland Map and Travel Resources Switzerland Map Showing Cities and Languages Map of Switzerland © 2003 by James Martin, licensed to About Destinations in Switzerland Our Switzerland Travel and Tourism Information Guide is a directory of information on Switzerland travel, including Swiss guidebooks, regions, public transportation and cities to visit. Accommodations in Switzerland Accommodations in Switzerland tend to be expensive. There are usually fewer hotels located around train stations than in other countries. You may inspect a hotel beforecommitting to it. Hotel rooms in Switzerland tend to be smaller than other places, but there are usually more services available. Prices include service, taxes and sometimes breakfast (ask). Most Swiss hotels are members of the Swiss Hotel Association, which rates them according to their facilities and not necessarily their charm. For more general information on European hotel ratings, see our article: Hotels and their Star Ratings . Swiss Currency The Swiss currency is the Swiss Franc, abbreviated to CHF. Swiss Franc banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Francs. At the time of writing, 1 US Dollar = 1.35350 Swiss Franc (January, 2003). For the current rate, see CurrencyConverter by OANDA.com, The Currency Site . Language in Switzerland Four primary languages are spoken in Switzerland. See the map above for the approximate areas those languages are spoken in. The Federal Constitution stipulates that German, French, and Italian are Switzerland's official languages, whereas Romansh is an official language for communicating with Romansh-speaking persons. English is increasingly taught at an early age, sometimes taking priorityover a second national language. Foreign Languages for the Tourist gives a list of resources for learning just enough language to get along. Page two of that article is an account of going to language school in Perugia, Italy. I recommend undertaking such an experience in Switzerland if you're interested in the Swiss languages and people. Transportation in Switzerland Switzerland isserved by more than 13000 miles of train, bus and boat routes. Find outmore about Swiss transportation options in the article SwissRail Passes and Transportation information . Weather in Switzerland Due to the mountainous terrain in Switzerland, weather can vary greatly with altitude. For somehistorical information, see GeographyIQ . For current weather in Switzerland, see the Weather Underground . Eating in Swiss Restaurants Although eating in a Swiss restaurant is generally more expensive than eating in a neighboring country, you can find interesting, inexpensive food in Switzerland. Lunches are often cheaper than the same meal at dinner. Look for the plateof the day. General Eating Times: Lunch: 12-2 Dinner 6-8 pm As you might expect, Swiss cuisine is based around dairy products -- cheese, milk, cream, butter and/or yogurt. Beer is often cheaper and more readily available then soft drinks. Tipping Meals include a service charge, but tipping is common. 5% of the total is the usual tip. According to locals in Zurich, it is customary, when paying with a creditcard, to leave the tip in cash rather than adding it to the card total. 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Europe Travel by month

Europe Travel Guide Europe Travel Guide 'I want to travel in Europe... I'm only going to a graveyard, but it's a most precious graveyard' Dostoevski Europe Travel by month | Why Travel to Europe? | Europe Map | European Walking Tours Kumuka WORLDWIDE offer 24 different itineraries throughout Europe covering the major European cities. Tours range from an eleven day 'Escapade' to a forty three day 'Bonanza'! Kumuka Worldwide: visit their website | see their European Adventures | request a free brochure Europe Travel Guide Austria Travel Guide - best May-Sept, worst Jan, Feb, see also Vienna Belgium Travel Guide - best May-Sept, worst Jan, Feb, see also Brussels Czech Republic Travel Guide - best Apr-June, Sept, worst July, Aug, see also Prague Denmark - best May-Sept, worst Jan, Feb; see Copenhagen Finland Travel Guide - best June-Sept, worst Jan, Feb; see also Helsinki France Travel Guide - best April-July, Sept, worst Jan, Feb, August; see also Paris Germany Travel Guide - best May -Oct, worst Jan, Feb. see also Berlin | Heidelberg Greece Travel Guide - best March-June, Sept, Oct. Worst Nov-March; see also Athens Hungary Travel Guide - best May-Oct, worst Nov-Feb; see also Budapest Iceland Travel Guide - best June-Aug, worst Jan, Feb; see also Reykjavik Ireland Travel Guide - best May-Sept, worst Nov- Feb; see also Dublin Italy Travel Guide - best March-Sept, worst Dec- Feb. See also Florence | Rome | Venice Netherlands - best April-Oct, worst Jan, Feb; see also Amsterdam Norway Travel Guide - best May-Sept, worst Nov-Feb; see also Oslo Portugal Travel Guide - best April-Sept, worst Nov-Feb; see also Lisbon Russia Travel Guide * - best May-Sept, worst winter; see also St.Petersburg | Moscow Spain Travel Guide - best April-June, Sept, Oct. Worst Aug, Dec- Feb; see also Barcelona | Madrid | Seville Sweden - best May-Sept, worst Jan, Feb; see also Stockholm Switzerland - best June-Sept for summer and Dec-March for snow activities. UK Travel Guide - best Apr-Sept, worst Nov-Feb; see also Edinburgh | London Turkey Travel Guide* - best April-Nov, worst Dec-Feb; see also Istanbul * These countries are partly in Europe! Photo:Venice Carnival, Italy Travel to which best Europe cities in these months: January February March April May June July August September October November December So what has Europe Travel got to offer you? Architecture: This crammed and chaotic part of the world has a stunning variety of architectural styles, both public buildings and private. From Paris' Eiffel Tower to the cramped but characterful canalside housing of Amsterdam, from Barcelona's melting Sagrada Familia to Venice's decaying palazzos, and from London's Houses of Parliament to Vienna's backstreets, the area has the greatest concentration of sensational old buildings in the world. And don't forget some amazing post-modern architecture too, ranging from Bilbao's wacky Guggenheim museum to Berlin's crystal Reichstag. Walkabout: most Euro city centres are compact, reasonably well preserved and have developed car-free or car-limited pedestrian areas that make travelling around the city centres a pleasure. And then there's Venice... History: 2,000 years of brutal, fascinating history lurks behind the civilized facades of most Euro cities. World changing civilizations like ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, Napoleonic France, Victorian England, Turkey's Ottoman Empire, Spain's conquistadors and Germany's Third Reich rose and fell in Europe - and the scars are still visible. Culture: The cultural heritage on show in every Euro city is staggering. Among the world beating museums and galleries are St Petersburg's Hermitage, Paris' Louvre, London's British Museum, Madrid's Prado, Istanbul's Topkapi palace, and Rome's Vatican. In most cases the building housing these treasures are treasures themselves. Cuisine: European cuisine has also given the world some everlasting icons. Taste the original pizza in Italy, caviar in Russia, roast beef in Britain, coffee in Vienna, croissants in France, sausage in Germany. Then go and have a Macdonald's if you must... Style: Style and fashion are a dynamic part of everyday life in much of the Euro zone too. From London's punk to Paris' haut couture to Italian leather to Scandinavian minimalism, the creative process is constantly being pushed to the limit. Shopping in the right places in Euro cities will yield styles ranging from wild and wacky avant garde to perfect classical, though prices often require deep pockets. Festivals: Europe's cities also offer a rich crop of strange and wonderful festivals, like the Bull Running in Pamplona [Spain], the masked Carnival in Venice [Italy], Edinburgh's [Scotland] huge and crazy International Festival, Salzburg's [Austria] prestigious music Festival and... Escape: Finally, when you're tired of the cities, there's plenty of travel interest in the countryside: castles and palaces and ancient ruins and mountains and lakes and sports of every description to refresh you before you go back to the cities. 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The Legacy Golf Resort 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 he Legacy's 328 spacious suites, 18-hole championship golf course, sparkling pool and deluxe health club, coupled with an endless variety of recreational activities amidst an inviting resort community, make The Legacy the perfect destination getaway. The Legacy's close proximity to Sky Harbor International Airport , downtown Phoenix , and the Valley's major sporting venues, make it the perfect location for a family vacation, business trip, or weekend getaway. NEWS FLASH! The pool is getting a hot new makeover for spring! On November 28 - January 31, the pool will be closed to be revamped with a brand new deluxe cabana bar, pebble-teching and new decking. Alternative pool accommodations will be made for our guests during this time. Hope to see you poolside soon enjoying our Oasis in the Desert! FIESTA BOWL Fiesta Bowl Accommodations Still Available, But Limited! Rates starting at $199.00. Located less than 10 minutes from Sun Devil Stadium and Downtown Tempe. For Group Rooms of 10 or more per night, contact the Group Sales Department at 602/305-6312. The Legacy Golf Resort offers 328 beautifully appointed luxury guest suites housed in 12 separate buildings . Decorated in Spanish mission-style with rich wood cabinetry and jewel-toned fabrics, each suite features a full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, and either a balcony or patio overlooking lush tropical courtyards and spectacular mountain vistas. The Legacy Golf Resort is an ideal fit for small, intimate and personal meetings and retreats. Enjoy professional and detailed planning, one on-site contact, affordable pricing and welcoming meeting space. Contact us for a personalized proposal and our current packages and specials. Designed by renowned architect Gary Panks, the 6,908-yard, par 71 Legacy golf course was the site of the 2000 LPGA Standard Register PING tournament. The native vegetation and horticulture introduced by the Heard family was carefully incorporated into the course and design layout. more.. more.. more.. 6808 South 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 Ph: 602-305-5500 | F: 602-305-5501 | TF: 1-888-828-FORE info@legacygolfresort.com