THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, December 25, 1994 TAG: 9412240032
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E4 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STEPHEN HARRIMAN
LENGTH: Medium: 87 lines
THE BLACK Holocaust Museum, located in a dilapidated former boxing club in downtown Milwaukee, pulls no punches. Among the exhibits are ropes from a Ku Klux Klan robe, a ceremonial KKK rifle that spits fire instead of bullets, letters describing lynchings, and photographs of black men being lynched. The man behind the museum is James Cameron, 80, who himself was saved at the last minute from a lynching 64 years ago. A photo of the attempt is among the exhibits in what Cameron calls his ``Chamber of Horrors.'' Info: Wisconsin Division of Tourism (800) 432-8747. BOOK 'EM
Rand McNally has just published the 1995 ``Easy-to-Read Travel Atlas,'' distinguished by its enlarged print and plastic coil binding that allows it to lie flat. The atlas includes state, province and city maps for the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as travel-planning information. The atlas costs $14.95 in bookstores.
I hear this question a lot: ``How can I get one of those courier jobs?'' Try to find this book - ``The Insiders Guide to Air Courier Bargains,'' Kelly Monaghan: New York, The Intrepid Traveler, 1994; 234 pp. ($14.95). This book has lots of transport bargains for broke folk; so do many other air courier guides. The difference: This one's actually readable - personable as well as practical. BOOK WITH A BONUS
The sixth edition of ``Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns'' contains a bonus. Every copy of this guide to 1,800 inns nationwide includes a coupon for a free night. Guests must purchase the first night at the regular rate. The offer is good until Dec. 31, 1995. To order, write American Historic Inns, Box 669, Dana Point, Calif. 92629, or call (714) 499-8070. Copies are $19.95 plus $2 shipping. HOSTELS AREN'T HOSTILE
You probably call them youth hostels. That's really a misnomer. Say hostel; just hostel. they're for anyone on a strict budget who wants a decent place to sleep. Hosteling International has opened its first hostel in Russia, the St. Petersburg International Hostel, in a newly renovated 19th century building near the station for trains from Moscow. The hostel is not yet on the reservations network, but faxed reservations can go to 011-7-812-277-5102. Nightly cost: $15. For other hosteling info: (202) 783-6161. IF YOU DIG IT
More than 250 opportunities to get out and dig for history are offered in the new edition of the ``Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin.'' The listings cover the world and are open to amateur and student archaeologists. Basically, you get to pay for the opportunity to do some pretty hot and dirty work - but the satisfaction of doing something enriching and worthwhile is great. The book is produced by the Archaeological Institute of America. Copies are $11 plus $4 shipping; call (800) 228-0810 to order. ROLL ON, AMAZON
In response to several queries about tours of South America, here are two to a place I've wanted to visit since junior high school geography class:
Cruise both the Brazilian and Peruvian sections of the Amazon River in 12-day cruise/tours leaving Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 7, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 21. During the journey, travelers will get around by luxury cruise ship, yacht, canoe, speedboat and foot. Groups will be accompanied by tour managers in addition to local naturalists, guides and biologists. Cost: $3,295 per person, double occupancy, including all sightseeing excursions, accommodations, three meals a day, gala welcome and farewell dinner parties, taxes and gratuities. Each tour is limited to 25 people. Lengthier trips are also available. Not included: international air fare. Info: A local travel agent or Travcoa (800) 992-2003.
An eight-day tour of the Amazon River aboard a 90-foot research riverboat leaves Feb. 25 and is guided by biologist Ceal Smith of the University of Arizona. Participants start the trip flying from Miami to Iquitos, Peru. The vessel is an informal cruise ship with 17 air-conditioned cabins and five communal bathrooms. Also on board is a naturalist who will give background on the areas visited and talk about the culture of the native peoples. From the boat, passing through Peru, Colombia and Brazil, guests may see native pink dolphins, monkeys, parrots, toucans and caimans. On jungle walks, participants will visit native villages and paddle in dugout canoes with the local children. Cost: $1,695 per person, double occupancy, including air fare from Miami, lodging, meals and side excursions. Not included: air fare to Miami. Info: A local travel agent or International Journeys (800) 622-6525.
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