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Contributed by Tessa Peters There’s something to be said for the view from the 18th floor of a Hilton resort just about anywhere in the world. It’s luxurious, clean and relaxing…and it will cost you a pretty penny. However, there are those of us who will never feel
Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano continues to disrupt travel in South America, although activity has lessened in recent days. Travel in Argentina and Uruguay has been the most severely impacted, with airport closures yesterday in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. While many
Everyone dreams of it – that perfect ticket, with ideal flight times, great connections, and of course, a bargain price tag. How to best go about making reality come at least close? There are lots of theories out there about when to buy, in order to get a great price. Unfortunately,
Next week, Christian communities around the world will commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Throughout Latin America there will be plays, processions, and vigils. But the most colorful, dramatic traditions can be found in Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua
Ingredients: *2 pounds yellow potatoes *4 Tablespoons aji amarillo paste *1/2 cup vegetable oil (do not use olive oil) *Juice from one key lime *1 can of tuna (can also use a Rotisserie chicken) *1/2 an onion, finely chopped *1 cup mayonnaise *Salt, to taste Directions: Bring potatoes
More than 90 flights have been canceled at Miami International Airport Thursday after a massive overnight fuel tank fire. The fire has created a major disruption for American Airlines, the airport’s biggest carrier, and stranded or delayed thousands of passengers. Firefighters
Every seasoned traveler has their list of special stuff that they always take along, stuff that over the years has proved its use again and again. Here’s my personal list of things that go in my bag whenever I start packing for a trip (besides the obvious ones of passport,
Lounging in the pool, staring out into the darkening tropical jungle, I contemplated my difficult choices. A drink before dinner, or stay in the pool? Decisions, decisions. On a small group tour, that was about the toughest one I had to make. I consider myself an independent
Couldn’t make it to Brazil for Carnaval this year? You can still be virtually there – check out the live feed on YouTube from Salvador da Bahia. http://www.youtube.com/carnaval Get inspired, start saving up, and next year you can be there too!
After weeks of heavy rains, Bolivia is beset by floods and mudslides. The poorer regions of the capitol city, La Paz, are particularly hard-hit, with hundreds of homes swept away by mudslides. It appears that relatively few lives have been lost, although there has been at least