Travel Newsletter - August 2005

Take The Bite Out Of Travel

Whether you are traveling during summer months or to warm climates in the winter months, it’s important not to forget the insect repellant! Many diseases such as West Nile, malaria, and lyme disease are contracted through insect bites. All it takes is a quick spray or rub with some insect repellant to help you avoid annoying insects and keep you healthy, so you can enjoy your trip even more.

There are a variety insect repellants available to protect you from those pesky insects. Liquids, creams, and lotions (with DEET and without) are packaged in tubes, sprays, roll-ons and bottles for direct skin application. No type is necessarily better than the others. Spray and roll-on applicators don’t require you to get the insect repellant on your hands during application, like a cream or lotion. Get the type and dispenser that you will find convenient to take with you and use. Consider your destination and activities to determine the amount and strength to purchase. If you are traveling mostly to cities, a small amount of lower strength will protect you during early evening outings. If you are headed to the tropics with lots of outdoor activities planned, bring a larger amount with higher strength for better protection.

There are some precautions to remember when using insect repellant. Apply it only to exposed skin, avoiding cuts or irritated skin. To avoid ingesting/inhaling it, don’t use a spray applicator in an enclosed area or around any food. Wash your hands after application to avoid rubbing it in your eyes or contacting it with your food. For the same reasons, don’t apply it to children’s hands.

Some newer options for repelling insects have appeared over the last several years that allow you to avoid applying repellant directly on your skin. Insect repellant sprays (containing Permethrin) are made for spraying on your clothing instead of your skin. There is also clothing being manufactured, such as the BUZZ-OFF® line, that already has the insect repellant bonded to the fabric for even more convenience.

Fall Italian & Spanish Language Classes

We’ve had a lot of interest in more traveler’s language classes. So, we brought back our wonderful instructors and scheduled six-week classes in both Italian and Spanish. Here is your chance to brush up on your Italian or Spanish skills before your next trip! Our fall classes will be starting on Monday, September 19th and will run from 7:00 to 8:30 for six Monday evenings. Learn, and practice with a small group of fellow travelers, the language skills you need to know for your travels. The cost is just $79.95 (plus handouts) and class size is limited, so stop by our store or call us at (303) 786-8406 to reserve your place.

Upcoming Travel Programs

People have already been asking about our popular Traveler’s Tuesdays Travel Programs. Though we are still in the process of scheduling our Fall 2005 season, we can give you a peek at the first few shows we have booked. Watch our web site and our newsletter for the new additions to our schedule.
Tuesday, September 6th (7:00pm) - Travel Light Packing Clinic
We'll start our season of great travel programs from around the world with learning to be good packers! Pack light for your next international trip by learning the latest in travel tips for easy packing! Learn the secrets of traveling light and avoiding the hassles of overpacking. You'll discover travel tips on how to be an organized traveler by packing efficiently. YOU can be the experienced traveler that zooms through security checks at the airport. Join us for a fun night. Specials and prizes tonight only!
Tuesday, September 13th (7:00pm) - Central Asia: "The Stans"
Where in the world is Uzbekistan? Is there any silk on the Silk Road? Find out the answers and learn more about the former Soviet republics of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyztan (known as “the Stans”) from a traveler's point of view. World traveler and photographer Sheryl Shapiro will present her spectacular images and share stories of her recent trip to Central Asia. Sheryl has presented several very popular shows in the past and this is sure to be another!
Tuesday, September 20th (7:00pm) - To be announced...
Tuesday, September 27th (7:00pm) - Portugal: Castles & Cobblestones
Come visit beautiful portugal through the lens of Marilyn Wertheimer's camera: castles and palaces, medieval hill towns with narrow cobblestone streets, ancient Celtic ruins, and prehistoric rocks (possibly even older than Stonehenge!) arranged in mysterious patterns. Wander through Picturesque villages and glance at breathtaking views of the sea with jagged rocks and glorious sand beaches!

Just For Fun

Swiss mountain guides can get tired of answering the same questions over and over. This time a tourist was asked the guide one too many silly questions. They were hiking through a mountain valley that was strewn with large rocks and the traveler asked, “How did these rocks get here?”
“Sir,” the guide replied, “they were brought down by a glacier.”
The tourist looked up and down the valley and adjacent mountains and said, “But I don’t see any glacier.”
Exasperated, the guide said, “I guess it has gone back for more rocks.”

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"The journey is my home.”
- Muriel Rukeyser

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