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London Vacation Package, Travel to London, London Tours Book Online or call (800) 682-3333 Europe Asia Americas Caribbean Mediterranean Pacific Cruises Home Hotels Find a Vacation Specials Contact Us Italy & Sicily Spain & Portugal Britain & Ireland France Belgium & Holland Central Europe Scandinavia Greece River Cruises China & Japan Southeast Asia Thailand India South America Brazil Peru Costa Rica Bahamas Caribbean & Mexico Bahamas Cancun Riviera Maya Punta Cana Jamaica Greece & Turkey Israel Egypt Morocco Australia & New Zealand Tahiti China & Japan Southeast Asia Sea Cruises River Cruises 5 Day Weekend in London London -- from $ 479 Independent Package Includes: Round trip flights NYC-London Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 3 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels: Bayswater Inn Park Inn Hyde Park Central Park Thistle Kensington Gardens Holiday Inn Kings Cross/ Bloomsbury Thistle Kensington Park Swissotel the Howard Breakfast daily Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee , & optional tours When flying with United Airlines, a $200 per person non-refundable deposit will be required at the time of booking. Additional nights , sightseeing , transfers Transportation Options to/ from Central London Changing of the Guard 5 Day Weekend in London - Bayswater Inn These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $549 $565.47 Dec 15 659 678.77 Dec 22 789 812.67 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 479 493.37 Feb 16 , 23 ; Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 549 565.47 5 Day Weekend in London - Central Park Hotel These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $569 $586.07 Dec 15 669 689.07 Dec 22 769 792.07 Dec 29 539 555.17 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 539 555.17 Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 569 586.07 5 Day Weekend in London - Park Inn Hyde Park These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $499 $513.97 Dec 15 599 616.97 Dec 22 749 771.47 Dec 29 499 513.97 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 499 513.97 Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 539 555.17 5 Day Weekend in London - Thistle Kensington Gardens These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $579 $596.37 Dec 15 649 668.47 Dec 22 779 802.37 Dec 29 539 555.17 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 ; Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 539 555.17 5 Day Weekend in London - Holiday Inn Kings Cross/ Bloomsbury These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $599 $616.97 Dec 15 659 678.77 Dec 22 789 812.67 Dec 29 549 565.47 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 549 565.47 Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 569 586.07 Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 599 616.97 5 Day Weekend in London - Thistle Kensington Park These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $639 $658.17 Dec 15 689 709.67 Dec 22 829 853.87 Dec 29 579 596.37 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 ; Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 579 596.37 5 Day Weekend in London - Swisstel The Howard These prices include airline fuel surcharges. Click on date to book online. Cash Discount Price Regular Price Hotel Details 2005 Dec 1, 8 $739 $761.17 Dec 15 849 874.47 Dec 22 979 1008.37 Dec 29 739 761.17 2006 Jan 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 ; Feb 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 ; Mar 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 739 761.17 Day 1, Thurs Depart USA for England. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey Day 2, Fri Welcome to London. An arrival transfer from London's Heathrow Airport to your hotel is available for $33 (or from London Gatwick for $42). Enjoy the afternoon at leisure: LONDON Day 3, Sat This morning, we offer an optional morning tour of London including Parliament, Big Ben and a visit to Westminster Abbey. Continue to Buckingham Palace to witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy the color, movement, and music of Her Majesty's Royal Household Troops. When there is no Guard, the tour will visit Horseguards Parade ($52). Enjoy the afternoon at leisure (B): LONDON Day 4, Sun This afternoon, enjoy an optional cruise on the River Thames through the heart of London and enjoy superb views of majestic London buildings. Visit the Tower of London, an awesome Medieval fortress dating back over 900 years and view the breathtaking Crown Jewels and the traditional Beefeater ($72). This evening, enjoy our optional Jack the Ripper tour. Tread in the footsteps of the infamous Jack the Ripper down the gas-lit alleyways immortalized in books and films. Led by one of the renowned London Blue Badge Guides, you will visit four murder sights and learn about the suspects. The tour is followed by a traditional fish and chip supper in one of London's most historic pubs ($52) (B): LONDON Day 5, Mon Should you choose, we offer a transfer to London's Heathrow Airport for $33 (or to London Gatwick for $42). Return to USA (B). Email This Page to a Friend © 2005 Gate 1 Travel Home | About Us | Travel Agent | Free Brochure | Help | Site Map | (800) 682-3333 Read our privacy policy . Contact Us . This site can be best viewed using Internet Explorer 4.0, or higher. The browser software can be downloaded, free of charge, from the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com . All external sites will open in a new browser. Gate1travel.com does not endorse external sites.

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Russia Travel - Need to Know You are here: About > Travel > Eastern Europe for Visitors > Russia-Belarus-Ukraine > Russia Travel Resources > Travel Essentials - Russia > Russia Travel - Need to Know Travel Go Eastern Europe Essentials Best of Eastern Europe Map of Central/Eastern Europe Photo Gallery Country Profiles Discount Travel Websites Articles & Resources Planning Your Trip Ways to Travel What to Do in East Europe Maps for Eastern Europe Czech-SlovakTravel Hungary Travel Poland Travel Russia-Belarus-Ukraine Romania-Moldova Travel Baltic Travel Balkan Travel Culture and Holidays Photo Galleries East Europe Travel and Language Books Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Eastern Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses Search Eastern Europe for Visitors Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia M. Schumacher Stay up to date! Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg, Russia M. Schumacher Email to a friend Print this page Elsewhere on the Web Map of Russia's Time Zones Converting to Metric Converting Shoe Sizes in Russia Elsewhere on the Web Converting Clothing Sizes Weather in Russia Most Popular First Christmas Tree Europe map Best of Eastern Europe Croatia Naturism and Nudism Discount Travel Websites What's Hot Krakow Photo Gallery Profiles of Eastern Europe Moscow City Profile Czech Republic Photo Gallery - Charles Bridge and castle Sofia's Religous Buildings Related Topics Hotels / Resorts / Inns European History Architecture Air Travel Europe for Visitors Need to Know From Apply Now , Your Guide to Eastern Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Russia Travel Guide Below is some need-to-know information about Russia before you travel there. Time Zones Counting Kaliningrad, Russia spans 11 time zones. Moscow and St. Petersburg are in the same time zone, which is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in the winter, and four hours ahead during Daylight Savings Time. See a map of Russia's time zones in the linkbox on the right side. Electricity Voltage: 220v. Frequency: 50Hz. Outlets: Still in use is the two-pin GOST 7369 plug and socket that was widespread throughout Russia and Eastern Europe. This 4.0mm pin plug is being phased out in favor of the European CEE 7/4 Shuko and CEE 7/16 Europlug with 4.8mm pins. It's best to bring converters for both types of outlets. TV Standard SECAM Measurements Russia uses the metric system. Russia also has its own measurements for shoes and clothing. See the linkbox for a handy metric conversion website and for clothing conversion sites. Weather Russia's great expanse means the weather depends on where you are, but much of the country experiences winters with six months of snow cover. Most of Russia has two primary seasons of winter and summer, with brief periods of spring and autumn. In the very north, you will find arctic conditions. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, expect long, cold winters and mild summers. In the very south-eastern areas influenced by the Pacific Ocean, there is little snow in winter and summers are hot and rainy. Russia's popular Black Sea resort region enjoys almost tropical weather in the summer. See average monthly temperatures for Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other areas from the website in the linkbox. Public Holidays During Russian public holidays, expect all government offices (including embassies) to be closed and most shops also. Many people have the day off from work. January 1-2: New Years Day January 7: Orthodox Christmas March 8: Womens' Day May 1-2: May Day May 9: Victory Day June 12: Independence Day November 7: Peace and Harmony Day (former October Revolution Day) December 12: Constitution Day Back to the Russia Travel Guide index Russia Travel Guide Index Profile of Russia City Profile: Moscow City Profile: St. Petersburg Before You Go Need to Know Money Matters Intercity Travel City Transit Driving Health and Safety Lodging Dining and Drinking Communications Shopping Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Krakow Photo Gallery Profiles of Eastern Europe Moscow City Profile Czech Republic Photo Gallery - Charles Bridge and castle Sofia's Religous Buildings

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trip & travel guide for skier to ski in china skiing resort for winter vacation tour in yabuli Trip & Travel Guide for Skier to Ski in China Skiing Resort for Winter Vacation Tour Background Information for Major Ski Resort Ski Resorts Location around Ski Resorts Location around China Yabuli Int'l Ski Center Ha'erbing Mudanjiang trails 70Km Nanshan Ski Resort Beijing China Beidahu Skiing Resort Changchun total trails 20Km Huaibei Int'l Ski slope Beijing China Changbaishan Ski Resort Changchun total trails over 10Km Saibei ski Resort Beijing Erlongshan Ski slope Ha'erbing total trails 5.6Km Shijinglong Skiing Resort Beijing Alshan Skiing Resort Ulanhot Mulan Royal Ski Resort Chengde Skiing Tours Tour Code Tour name or itinerary Days & note Quotation(per person, minimum 2perosns) S-Yabuli-01 Harbin Yabuli ski tour 4 165USD+ S-Yabuli-02 Beijing Mudanjiang Yabuli ski tour 6 (plane) 696USD+ S-Yabuli-021 Beijing Mudanjiang Yabuli ski trip 4 (plane) 580USD+ S-Yabuli-03 Beijing Yabuli ski tour 7 (train) 490USD+ S-Yabuli-031 Beijing Yabuli ski tour 5 (train) 380USD+ S-Yabuli-05 Beijing Harbin Yabuli ski tour 6 (plane) 550USD+ S-Yabuli-051 Beijing Harbin Yabuli skiing trip 4 (plane) 440USD+ S-Yabuli-06 Harbin Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival tour 3 190USD+ S-Yabuli-061 Harbin Ice & Snow Iced Creations Festival and Yabuli ski tour 5 350USD+ S-Wjm-01 Harbin Wujimi ski slope for skiing tour 6 490USD+ S-001 Beijing Shenyang Changchun Harbin Yabuli winter tour 9 830USD+ S-Beidahu-01 Beiing Jilin Beidahu ski resort skinng trip 6 (plane) 63USD+ S-Beidahu-02 Beijing Jilin Beidahu ski trip 7 (train) 445USD+ S-Sjl-01 Shijinglong ski resort skiing tourt 2 150USD+ S-Sjl-02 Shijinglong skiing tour 1 70USD+ S-Nanshan-01 Nanshan ski tour 3 148USD+ S-Wanlong-01 Beijing Wanlong ski tour 4 (car) 360USD+ S-Wanlong-02 Beijing Wanlong ski tour 7 (car) 530USD+ S-Xiling-01 Mt.Xiling ski tour 4 S-Yfs-01 Yunfoshan ski resort tour 2 160USD+ S-Yfs-02 Yunfoshan ski resort tour 1 90USD+ S-SN122L Sichuan Snow & Ice Tour 7 S-Emeishan-01 Emeishan ski tour 5 150USD+ S-Tsn-01 Beijing-Xinjiang Urumuqi tianshan ski tour 6 880USD+ Local Chinese Ski Tour Group To join local ski tour group, Participant could ski in the resorts at low cost with basic service (although the service quality just so-so) and transportation, and almost all the participants are Chinese with Chinese speaking guide service only, although some young Chinese participant in this group could speaking English for your basic exchange. "Travel guide to China ski resorts" page covers almost all major ski resorts (slopes) in China with general information and some necessary travel arrangement for skier winter vacation In China , as a new sport activity, skiing resorts spread rapidly over the country, attract many foreigners for vacation in recent years with it lower cost. In China , the best resorts for really skiing just located in north-east area of China, such as Yabuli, Erlongshan, Beidahu, Changbaishan and Alshan Resorts around Ha'erbin and Changchun, with the best facilities, equipment, management and good weather, ideal slopes, terrain for skiing. If for professional or expert skiing, then you must to be there. Total about 110 ski & snowing resorts in northwest of china, and about 60 ski & snowing resorts in Heilongjiang province. 2nd , there are about 15 ski resorts donated around Beijing, with modern equipment and management, which is closest to the Beijing International A'port compersion to the north-east area, if family members travel, then Beijing is your destination for winter vacation. 3rd , in Sichuan, there are 4 snow and ice with skiing resorts around Chengdu. If you love both giant panda and skiing with family members, then Chengdu is your best destination for family vacation. Xiling Ski Resort Chengdu Emeishan Ski Resort Chengdu Wanlong ski resort Zhangjiakou Wawushan Snow & Ice World Chengdu Yulong Xueshan Ski Resort Lijiang Huishan ski resort Shenyang Jingyuetan Ski Resort Changchun Dongbeiya ski resort Shenyang Songhuahu ski resort Changchun Yuquan Ski Resort Ha'erbing Wujimi Ski Resort Ha'erbing Yueliangwan Ski Resort Ha'erbing Snow World Ski Resort Beijing Linshan Ski Resort Beijing Jindinghu Ski Resort Beijing Pinggu Ski Resort Beijing Cuiyunshan Ski Resort Beijing Yunfoshan Ski Resort Beijing If need information more about any ski resorts in China, just e-mail us. Name list for other china ski resorts The best 2 ski resorts with both alpine (alps) and cross country (nordic) ski trails, as well as for professional & athlete: Changbaishan ski resort and Beidahu ski resort. The best 2 ski resorts for tourist skiing: Yabuli ski slope and Nanshan ski resort. The best 2 ski resorts for family with children: Beijing Snow world and Sichuan Xiling ski resort. The best 2 ski resorts in & closest to town: Beijing Yabuluoni Ski and Jingyuetan ski resort in Changchun. Ski Tour Reservation & Payment 1, Tell us your date and flight with time of both departure and Arrival in China, make sure our quotation; 2, mail us your profiles such as name, sex, date of birth, nationality and passport number for reservation; 3, once the ski tour and flight (or train ticket) available, we will inform you to make bank wire full payment to the account of our corp.; 4, after that, we will make re-confirmation to you on this reservation, and mail you some details of arrangement for your tour; 5, in general, ski fee includes: ski gears (ski boards or and snow board), ski boots, ski poles, lift for alpine ski; 6, most accommodation in slopes without b'fast in their rate; 7, all tours (special the train number / time, flight /time) subject to its adjusted if necessary. Note : To save, it's better that you arrange your ski vacation not falling on the weekend, festival & holiday date or around. Usually, in ski resort skiing and accommodation on Fri/Sat/Sun cost as much as 125% than usual, and the festival & holiday days 140-170%. And the festivals & holidays dates in China for winter ski vacation as: New Year (4days as 31Dec, 01-03Jan) Xmas day(2days as 24-25Dec) Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, 8days as 30Dec--07Jan Chinese Calendar) In general, you can ski natural snow after 01Dec (better after 10Dec) in slopes in Northeastern China, and after 15Dec (better after 20Dec) in Beijing area, after 25Dec in slopes around Yangtze River. For winter ice climbing tour in Siguniangshan All information on China Ski in this website just for reference only 　 Home Tibet Tour Yangtze River Giant Panda Sichuan Over China Special Guizhou Shop Contacting information E-mail: cits@4panda.com About our Corp.

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TRAVEL LEISURE TOURS HOTELS RESORTS LAOS Map of Laos Laos Visa Requirement LAOS AT A GLANCE Official Name : State of LAO P.D.R. : Head of State : Head of Government : Official Language : Land Area : Population : Currency : GDP per Capita : Main Exports : Main Imports : Exports : Imports : Lao People's Democratic Republic People's Democratic State President Nouhak PHOUMSAVANH Minister Khamtay SIPHANDONE Lao 236,800 square kilometres 4,581,128 (1995) Kip US$350 (1994-1995) Electricity, timber and wood products, garments and texties, coffee, tin, Petroleum, machinery and raw materials, vehicles, cement, iron, fabrics US$209.40 (1994-1995) US$375.40 (1994-1995) The Lao People's Democratic Republic is located in South East Asia at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula between latitude 14-23 degrees north and longitude 100108 degrees east. Laos has an eastern border of 1,957 km with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a western border of 1,730 km with the Kingdom of Thailand, a southern border of 492 km with the Kingdom of Cambodia a northern border of 416 km with the People's Republic of China and a North Western border of 230 km with the Union of Myanmar. Total area of Laos is 236,800 square kilometres, three quarters of which is mountainous and forest-covered 40 % while the country is rich in natural resources, such as mineral deposits, including 1 billion tons of high quality iron are between 60-70%, lead, gold, tin and 8200-8232 calorie/gram coal. Although the Lao P.D.R. has no direct access to the sea, it has the Mekong River which is the main river of the country flowing north to south. In addition, there are many branch rivers which nourish agriculture. Laos people use it as a power source which supplies hydro-electric of over 18,000 MW from 57 dams. The Population of the Lao P.D.R. is estimated at 4,581,128 (1995) and population density remains one of the lowest in the region at 19 persons per square kilometre with a population increase rate of 2.64 %. The Lao population is ethnically diverse with up to 68 different ethnic groups identified inhabiting the country, with various languages, cultures and traditions which are classified into three groups: The Lao Loam, who occupy the lowlands plains and the Mekong River valley, and constitute about 56% of the total population; the Lao Thing, who occupy the mountain slopes, comprising about 34% of the population, and the high mountain Lao, constituting about 9% of the total population, and one per cent foreigners. LAOS VISA REQUIREMENT - Request for Laos Visa Approval should be emailed to asiatrav@asiatravel.com giving the following informations: Family Name and Giving Name and Sex Nationaltiy Passport Number - Date of Issued & Expiry Date of Birth Occupation Date of Arrival ** It takes another 2 working days to obtain Lao visa aproval Ater getting the Laos Visa Approval, travellers have to obtain Lao Visa Stamp at the Lao Embassy in their own country or in Bangkok with the following documents: 2 Visa Application Form (Photocopy accepted) 2 photos Original Passport **It takes another 2 working days to obtain Lao visa stamp FOR TRAVELLERS WHO WISH TO OBTAIN LAO VISA ONLY The Arrangement fees is US$95 HOW TO REACH LAO PDR One can arrive in Vientiane either by air or by land BY AIR - From Bangkok, Hanoi or Phnompenh to Vientiane BY TRAIN - From Bangkok to Nongkai **Train from Bangkok to Nongkai travels at night berth. Upon arrival at Nongkai in the morning, you will have to take taxi or rickshaw to Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and cross the border. The guide will wait for you after Lao Immigration to transfer you to Vientiane. Asia Travel || Laos Hotels & Resorts