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Change is in the air… Japan Airlines service has always been about listening to what the passengers want. That's why they have made all their flights 100% smoke-free. Japan Airlines states "That's why over 30 million people fly with us every year to 72 cities in 31 countries around the world".

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DRUMMING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM IN EGYPT

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6 Days Dec. 4 to 9 or 12 Days Dec. 3 to 14, 1999
A Percussive Journey to the Great Pyramids of Egypt presented by the Global Alliance for Intelligent Arts. During the Festival at the Base of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx sway to the rhythms of West Africa, South Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, India, Asia and the much more…. All Deluxe and all-inclusive from New York $ 1499 or $ 2990, per person.

France has the highest per capita consumption of cheese in the world.

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BALI WOMENS RETREAT ---27 AUGUST- 4 SEPTEMBER, 1999---

A nurturing, nourishing week of exploration in to female spirit. A time for discovery and indulgence in the lush island paradise of Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful accommodations and delicious cuisine.

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Provence Aromatic Retreat --- June 20 - 28, 1999 ---
A delightful tour of the villages, town and restaurants and the countryside of Provence in Southern France. Leisurely visit places of aromatic and historic interest.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC GAMES 2000

We will shortly have official travel packages for the Olympic Summer Games 2000 in Sydney Australia available on line. Packages will range in length from 9 to 21 Days. The official dates for the event are September 15 to October 1, 2000.

EURO EURO EURO EURO EURO

For the first three years, the Euro will be a phantom currency, on paper only. Stock exchanges will trade in Euro, and large businesses will keep track of finances in the Euro. Euro notes and coins won't enter circulation until 2002. You can however buy Euro traveler's checks after Jan. 1. 1999. The advantages are that both tourists and the local residents can in an easy way compare prices across borders, and as a tourist you do not have to spend money in commissions at local change stations. Shops will display the price in the local currency as well as the Euro price. There are seven bank notes, in denominations of 500, 200,100, 50, 20, 10 and five Euro, and there are eight coins denominated in cents.

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Language Travel Tips

There is not anything more pleasant when you are traveling than to offer a few words of greeting and courtesies in the native language.

Here are a couple for your next trip:

Hawaiian:
Hello: Aloha
Goodbye: Aloha
Thank you: Mahalo

Italian:
Hello: Ciao
Goodbye: Arrivederci Thank you: Grazie

Vietnamese:
Hello: Cha'o
Goodbye: Ta m Bie^t Thank you: Ca'm O n

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Did you Know:
Australian Aborigines are the oldest living culture in the world known to man.

WOMEN BUSINESS TRAVELERS

With women business travelers in mind, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Wyndham a la Carte, a new room services and amenities program, including a delivery alert to let a guest know when room service is on the way, a new health-conscious menu, use of low-fat ingredients and upscale dinnerware and table linens.

HEALTHY RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
As in the previous new letter this recipe is submitted by Wendy Rae Zaritsky, co-founder of the Heall Family at http://www.heall.com/

This is the second of recipes taken from Wendy's new book, Foods for Life Essential Guidebook : Protect Your Heart with Body, Mind, and Spirit Foods.
Thanks Wendy.

Karmic Kasha Varnishkas

This is the East Indian counterpart of a tortilla. As part of the staple of the diet in India, people eat Chappatis often, using them to scoop the food from their plates, instead of using utensils as we do in the West. These are one of my favorite things to make because I always have childlike wonder when I watch unleavened dough bubble and become something it wasn't when I started. Not only fun and fast to make, but delicious and nutritious! This is a great activity to involve family members in the joy of cooking.

• 2 onions, chopped
  
• 1 c. kasha (buckwheat groats)
  
• 1/8 c. olive oil
  
• 2 c. boiling water
  
• 1/4 lb. pasta of choice
  
• 1 t. sea salt
  
• 1 t. kelp (seaweed)
  
• 1 t. black pepper
  
• 2 t. Liquid Braggs Amino Acids
  
• 3 T. Butter Buds
  
• 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped

1. Sauté the onions in the olive oil until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender.
2. Add the water and simmer until all the water is absorbed and the groats are tender.
3. Boil the pasta as directed on the product package. Drain pasta and set aside.
4. Mix together all the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Serves 4.

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Traveling with the Family----Hints from an Herbalist Mom

Check out article under Travel Tips on the home page written by Jill Ruttenberg a writer, herbalist and founder of Red Mt. Remedies, makers of herbal kits for home and travel. "Family vacations and getaways can be great fun, and are the memory-makers of childhood. But let's face it: there's no such thing as a stress-free trip with children. Changes in our routine can make us humans quite anxious. Here are some valuable hints, some of them learned the hard way, to help smooth the bumps in your road this summer.
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UNITED AIRLINES

United Airlines penalizes the tardy…If you are not in your seat at least 10 minutes prior to SCHEDULED departure, you are considered late…You can now be left behind if you are not on the plane 5 minutes prior to the SCHEDULED departure.
What airline will follow next with this rule??

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Additional Resources
HealthWorld Online http://www.healthy.net
Global Health Calendar http://www.HealthCalendar.com

HealthyTravel Update Editor: Annika Hayes (annika@mindbodytravel.com)