uuworld.org : travel

Travel

B&Bs

B&B in the Nation's Capital Members of All Souls Church, Unitarian, offer guest rooms in their homes. All proceeds to the church. Details at www.all-souls.org.

B&B in the S.W. Florida Sunshine Join us in our tropical paradise while staying with a UU host family in Fort Myers/Sanibel-year round (based on availability). Information packet at (239) 561-2700 or email to uuchurch at uucfm dot org. More details on church website at www.uucfm.org

Cambridge, MA B&B Lovely private room/bathroom in UU family home. Located in desirable neighborhood close to Harvard. (617) 497-5125. sacramentostreetbandb.com.

Guest House in the Heart of NYC! The Community Church of NY's Guest House Off Park offers 16 apartments of various sizes. Private baths. Kitchenettes (no stoves/ovens). Basic accomedations. Walk-up buildings. Centrally located. Close to airport bus services, Grand Central & Penn stations, Empire State Building and other famous landmarks! Go to CCNY.org for more info.

London Bed and Breakfast Friendly home minutes from Kew Gardens, Underground, National Archives, central London. Double room, private bath, WiFi. Contact Maura O'Sullivan: vsiska27 at hotmail dot com.

Portland, Oregon, UU B&B Members of First UU offer guestrooms in their homes. All proceeds to the church. $65-75/night. Small deposit required. Anne Mabley (503) 288-3530, anne.mabley at gmail dot com. www.firstunitarianportland.org.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show UUCT members offer B&B in their homes Jan. 29 to Feb. 13. $75 and up nightly. All proceeds to the church. Three night minimum. MargoNewhouse25 at hotmail dot com or (520) 745-2990.

Williamsburg, VA, UU B&B Visit Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, the College of William & Mary and other sites. Stay in lovely rooms in congregants' homes. All proceeds to the congregation. $50-$75 per night. Small deposit required. Light breakfast. Liz Snyder (757) 220-5415 elizabeth3rd at verizon dot net.

Events & Tours

Discover Guatemala! Travel in a small group (6-12) beyond the usual tourist circuit with an extraordinary Mayan guide. Enjoy magnificent scenery while exploring Mayan ruins, colonial towns, and native markets. July, 2012. BeyondCancunTours.com.

Experience Asia with Roger Harmon, UU member, anthropologist, lover of connection, and 8-11 others. 2012: Bhutan. 2013: Southeast Asia, Bhutan. www.worldviews2000.com. Let us know your interests: rogerharmon123 at gmail dot com, (858) 461-0918. For a great getaway, superb trips in Northern Thailand, www.lannathaivilla.com.

JOIN CAROL CHRIST (She Who Changes: Re-Imagining the Divine in the World) ON A GODDESS PILGRIMAGE IN CRETE. Explore ancient sites. Walk sacred paths. Dance a labyrinth by the sea. www.goddessariadne.org, institute at goddessariadne dot org.(541) 345-8306.

Whalecoast Alaska Experience Alaska from the inside: Native culture, whales, bears, moose, glaciers, Denali National Park. Homestays with four UU congregations. Positively the BEST way to experience Alaska! www.WhaleCoastAK.org, dfrey at whalecoastak dot org, or (907) 322-4966. Earlybird discounts.

Why Be Just A Tourist? Make personal connections with UUs overseas by traveling with UU Partner Church Council’s Pilgrimage Services. Explore sacred places, learn local history, and experience our partners’ lives. Plan a customized group trip or join a 2012 Pilgrimage: Women’s Conference/Philippines (February), India (March), Philippines (March), Transylvania Budget (April), Women’s Convocation/Transylvania (September), Painted Monasteries (October). Itineraries and registration information: www.uupcc.org/trips.html, TRAVEL@uupcc.org or (781) 275-1710.

Rental Properties

Beach House Florida's Emerald Coast 2 br/2 ba/ Gulf Access/ HCP Access. Photos/info at www.opalslanding.com. Ask about "snowbird" rates. (850) 830-1276.

Beautiful South of France House rentals/painting holidays. Inexpensive. Jennifer Griffith, Chemin Faience, 34800 Clermont Herault, France. jennifer.griffith at free dot fr, (+33) 467-96-97-13, http://chez.soleil.free.fr.

British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda. Rural neighborhood, hillside ocean view. Neem Garden Cottage. One bedroom, equipped kitchen. $140/night. Week minimum. Martha Holder (284) 495-5274, fluidform at msn dot com.

Italian Farmhouse & Villa Rentals Over 130 affordable vacation rentals in the best locations of Italy. Perfect for couples, families and groups. As a fellow UU, I will donate 5% of your reservation to the UU of your choice. italianvillarentals.com, (203) 984-3499, rick at italianvillarentals dot com.

Paris Beautiful one-bedroom near the Marais. Sleeps 2. Wifi, limited free phone. $1200/week. parisapartment at verizon dot net.

Saltamontes on Grasshopper Hill Retreat Saltamontes on Grasshopper Hill Retreat for Writers & Explorers has reopened. Rural residential lodging 1/2 NE of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Large 5 bedroom, 2 bath country home with all amenities, has two guestrooms & study with kitchen privileges, hot tub under the stars. Five acres adjacent SF National Forest, Pecos River side. Hiking, fishing, birding, ruins, summer gardens, prolific wildlife. Tranquil and Intimate. Diversity Welcome! $425/weekly single. Request prior brochure. Website closed due to international spam abuse. P.O. Box 374, Pecos, NM 87552. (505) 757-2528.

San Miguel De Allende, Mexico Two charming, centrally located 2-bedroom apartments. $400 weekly, $1000 monthly. Cable, internet, weekly maid service. karen.oconnor10 at verizon dot net, (508) 896-7732.