“Xinjiang--Distant China” will be the subject of...
“Xinjiang--Distant China” will be the subject of a lecture sponsored by the Venice Community Adult School from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday in the community building, Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey. Admission is free. For additional information, call (213) 306-8111.
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How to start a bed and breakfast in your home will be discussed during a seminar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Coastline Community College, Costa Mesa. Fee is $35. For additional information, call (714) 241-6186.
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A seminar on “Travel Writing and Photography” will be held by travel writer Richard Carroll and his wife, photographer Donna Carroll, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday on the USC campus. Fee is $75. For additional information, call the USC professional writing program at (213) 743-8255, Ext. 11.
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Films and lectures on cruises will be featured at an open house to be held by American Way Travel at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills. Admission is free. For reservations and information, call (818) 501-3686.
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Carnival, Royal and Sun Line cruises will be detailed at a program sponsored by Four Corners Travel Center at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Beverly Hillcrest Hotel, 1224 S. Beverwil Drive. Admission is free. For reservations and additional information, call Gail Schleikorn at (213) 836-3241.
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A club that informs members of cruises and available cabins at discount prices and provides free passport photos has been formed by the Short Notice Cruise Center. Contact the center at 28070 S. Western Ave., San Pedro 90732, or call (213) 833-0909.
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Sun Pacific Airlines of Long Beach has scheduled regular service from the Long Beach Airport to San Felipe, Baja California; San Diego’s Brown Field; Tijuana, Calexico and Mexicali. Fares range from $38.88 one way to Brown Field to $170 round trip to San Felipe. Contact Sun Pacific, 3501 Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach 92808, or call (213) 420-0140 or (800) 832-8887.
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Pan Am will start daily 737 service for $24 one way between San Diego and Los Angeles on Nov. 1. Beginning Nov. 20 the flights will connect to Honolulu. The fare is non-refundable and must be booked seven days in advance. Call (800) 221-1111.
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Travel fantasies, including cruising, ballooning, skiing and trips to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean will be discussed by Knollwood Travel at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Admission is free. Call (818) 368 3663.
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A 14-day tour to Australia, including a visit to Expo 88, will be discussed by MiraMar Travel at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at 1100 N. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles. Admission is free. Call Barbara Neistat at (213) 872-0322.
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Orange Coast Travel of San Juan Capistrano will host Holland America Line’s Westours Alaska Travel Show at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Dana Point recreational center, 34503 Del Obispo, Dana Point. Admission is free. Contact Bob Herwig at (714) 661-0355.
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The 20th annual Redlands holiday home tour sponsored by the YWCA will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 the day of the tour, and includes bus transportation, tour guides and refreshments. Call (714) for information and reservations.
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Royal West Airlines will offer nonstop jet service to Mammoth/June Ski resort Dec. 5 through April 17, 1988, from San Diego and Los Angeles airports. Round-trip fares are from $129 to $199. For additional information, call Pam Murphy at (619) 934-2571.
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A toll-free number has been established for the West Indian island of Grenada and sister islands Carriacou and petit Martinique by the U.S. office for the Grenada Department of Tourism. Beginning Wednesday, the public can dial (800) 638-0852, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for travel information.
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