Vampire Activity in Translyvania?

Sorry, all, but this is the second time this e-mailed ad has come my
way, and I get such a chuckle out of it, I thought I'd pass it on to the
group. I especially like the reference to the "Weak, cowardly, and impotent."
Not exactly as subtlely as Madison Avenue would put it....

Brian B

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Subject: Vampire Activity in Translyvania?
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 04:53:01 -0400 (EDT)

GIRLS DISAPPEAR UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

TRANSYLVANIA (IT) - Two attractive young women
have disappeared while vacationing in the Transylvanian Mountains. Their
garments have been found stained with partially digested blood and bat and
human saliva. This and similar occurrences are causing international concern.
Detective Iulia Popescu of the Transylvanian Police has concluded that the
missing people are now slaves to the infamous Count Dracula.

Does this news article frighten you?

WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO TRANSYLVANIA. on an inexpensive, complete travel
package that includes roundtrip airfare, ground transportation, hotels, food,
tips, sightseeing, guides, entertainment,
horrifying surprises - everything.

The expedition will spend several days exploring the Transylvanian Mountains,
home to the bloodsucking Master of Midnight.

During your ordeal, you will visit the authentic haunts of the Count himself
including his private castle. You will also have a terrifying stay in a region
that was controlled in the 15th century by the Count's father, Vlad Dracul.

You will stay in comfortable, carefully selected hotels feasting on lusty
local cuisine and sipping
the full-bodied, blood red wines of the region.

You will be eagerly serviced by fair maidens and handsome lads naive in the
ways of the world and fascinated by foreigners.

While relaxing, you will spend quiet romantic evenings by candlelight with a
companion, serenaded by gypsy violinists. Or, if you prefer, you will be swept
away by the frenzied dancing of costumed locals. Casinos are also available
for the more daring.

> From the moment you step off the plane, there will be

This theme tour is for men and women, young and old alike. Only the weak,
cowardly, and impotent will flee from this unique opportunity.

This tour is fully guaranteed and organized by a licensed international travel
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