16
Monday, March 7, 1988 / University Daily Kansan
Florida and Padre trips getting costly, scarce
By Julie Adam
Kansan staff writer
Students who neglected to make spring break plans early still have travel options, but they probably can't go to Florida or South Padre Island, Texas, local travel agents sav.
If students absolutely have to go to the hot spots to join their non-procrastinating friends, travel agents might find reservations, but they will probably have to pay more than they would if they had planned in
advance, said Sally Shaw, a travel consultant at Maupintour Travel Service. 831 Massachusetts St.
Shaw said Thursday that South Padre Island and most reservations in Florida were sold out but that Maupintour suggested that students making late reservations go somewhere less popular for spring break. Shaw said that she suggested Los Angeles, San Diego or New Orleans as vacation spots that would cost about the same as trips to Florida or South Padre Island.
Shaw said that Maupintour was still receiving several phone calls from students who wanted to make spring break plans for Florida or South Padre Island.
A round-trip plane ticket to Florida
purchased by the student
student number, $80, sble said.
Gene Wee, program adviser for Student Union Activities, said that students who were looking for a late spring break travel package could be put on a waiting list for the two trips sponsored by SUA. If students can
pay the amount of the trip in full as a replacement for a last minute cancellation, they can go to Winter Park, Colo. or Cancun, Mexico.
Jon Tadtman, coordinator for group trips at the Lawrence Travel Center, 1601 W. 23rd St., said that a lot of students thought that they could purchase a travel package at the last minute. But, he said, most of the favorite spots get booked up quickly and students who want to plan a spring break trip at the last minute would have trouble.
Break
Continued from p. 1
She said students who encountered housing problems in Florida should call the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and file a complaint in the county where the problem occurred.
Students should keep all the receipts from their spring break in case they have to file a complaint, she said.
But students can take measures to prevent spring break rip-offs before
they happen by taking precautionary measures when they start planning. They can check on the travel agency or company from which they have purchased their spring break package, Torskey said.
The Consumer Affairs Association can inform students if a company has had any complaints filed against them. The association can gather information on the company or will
contact the Better Business Bureau in the city the company is operating from. Torskey said.
If students think that they may be victims of a spring break rip-off, they can file complaints with the Consumer Affairs Association or with the state attorney general.
Torskey said that it wasn't uncommon for people to solicit spring break packages over the telephone. The
solicitors try to get credit card numbers and then book trips without permission under those credit card owners' names.
If a student is a victim of this kind of practice, Torskey said, they could file a complaint under a fair credit billing act within 60 days of the time the charge appears on the bill.
PUT YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS ON THE LINE.
If you're a college graduate with a degree in foreign languages, here's your chance to "talk" yourself into a great career opportunity. The U.S. Army is seeking linguists, both male and female. If you successfully complete training, you'll be putting your experience to work while earning a good salary to start, with good opportunities for quick advancement, plus food, lodging, medical and dental care.
It's an opportunity that could lead to several civilian career possibilities, and give you a real edge on life. Contact your local Army Recruiter for more information.
Call 843-1711 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE.
Macintosh It's never cost less. But you need to order now.
TM
Make sure your Mac is here by March 31 or April 1. Place your order at the Burge Union by Friday, March 11!
It's the biggest ever KU Bookstores Macintosh computer sale and that means big savings for you. Like $1000 off the regular retail price on Macintosh Plus.
With prices lower than ever before, now's the time to order a Mac. Here's the deal: On April 1st, the Macintosh computers will arrive at the Burge Union. The computers will be specially priced for KU students, faculty and staff.
If you want to make sure your computer arrives on March 31 or April 1st, you need to pre-order at the bookstore now.
You may even be able to finance your computer with help from the Financial Aid Office. There are several plans available. Some include low monthly payments during the time you're in school at KU; others don't require any payments until after you graduate! Counselors at the Financial Aid Office can tell you if you qualify (financial need is not the qualifying issue.) And they'll explain exactly how the program works. All you have to do is call 864-4700 and make an appointment to find out more.
Step 2: Order your Macintosh at the Burge Union.
Stop by and place your order before March 11.
Tell us which Macintosh, Plus or SE that you want.
($50 deposit required)
Step 3: Pick up your Macintosh at the Burge Union on March 31 or April 1. Attend a free seminar to learn how to get started, if you'd like.
You can have a Macintosh on your desk on April 1. All you have to do is order in advance. We'll even show you how to set it up and get started at free seminars in the Burge Union on the 1st. Sound easy? It is. As easy as 1, 2, 3!
Step 1: (optional) Interested in finding out if you qualify for student financing? Contact the Financial Aid Office at 864-4700. Make your appointment as soon as possible The counselors there will be more than happy to help qualified students choose the best program. (Financial need is not the qualifying issue.)
Macintosh Plus or SE? 2-disk or hard disk drive? You choose. The computer that will help you work faster, smarter and more creatively has never cost less!
KU Macintosh Sale Savings:
Macintosh Plus...$1200
Macintosh SE with 2 disk drives...$1979
Macintosh SE, 20 meg hard disk drive...$2399
Included in these special prices are: the computer keyboard, mouse, hypercard and multifinder. These special prices are also available to KU faculty and staff.
Macintosh $ ^{\mathrm{T M}} $
Helping You Make the Grade at KU