- 'Spring break in Hurricane Wilma's wake (The Wichita Eagle)
Spring break is fast approaching, and everyone knows that Mexico's Caribbean coast -- a favorite destination for college students and families -- got hammered by hurricanes Emily and Wilma last year. What's in store for travelers who want to go back to that favorite resort or villa? Travel-industry representatives, insiders who visited Cancun and Cozumel late last year, and some residents who
- 'Travel Savvy (The Oregonian)
If you're a global traveler, the Mobal World Phone might be a good call for you. Many U.S. cell phone models don't work abroad, so this cell phone could be worth its weight in roaming fees if you travel internationally more than once a year. Upon purchase, you're charged only for the phone itself.
- 'Travel Notes (San Jose Mercury News)
Beer aficionados and preservationists alike are seeking donations to save the Brewmaster's Castle in Washington, D.C., an opulent 31-room Victorian mansion completed in 1894 and filled with antiques and fine craftsmanship.
- 'Liberal MP calls on Ottawa, RCMP to get involved in search for Mexico killers (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
TORONTO (CP) - It's time Ottawa and the RCMP got more involved in the search for the killers of a Canadian couple in Mexico, given warnings that the perpetrators of the grisly slayings may have already returned to Canada, a Liberal MP said Thursday.
- 'Mexico Raises $870 Mln by Selling 85% Airport Stake (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico raised $870 million by selling its 85 percent stake in the nation's largest airport operator, taking advantage of investor optimism that air travel will be buoyed by the expansion of low-cost carriers.
- 'US fears Mexico "Laser Visas" being used illegally (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A growing number of high-tech U.S. visas aimed at boosting security on the Mexico border may be winding up on the black market for sale or rent, U.S. officials said on Friday.
- 'Hurricane reminders haunt Mexico?s spring break spots (Kansas City Star)
Spring break is fast approaching, and everyone knows that Mexico?s Caribbean coast ? a favorite destination for college students and families ? got hammered by hurricanes Emily and Wilma last year.
- 'U.S. looks at new 'travel card' (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Just when travel agents thought they had persuaded customers to get their passports this year, there is talk of another option. The passport may not be necessary for many travelers now that the United States is considering a "travel card" similar to a driver's license that would allow U.S. citizens to visit Canada and Mexico.
- 'US fears Mexico "Laser Visas" being used illegally (RedNova)
By Tim Gaynor TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - A growing number of high-tech U.S. visas aimed at boosting security on the Mexico border may be winding up on the black market for sale or rent, U.S.
- 'LOCAL EVENTS, ESCORTED TOURS & TRAVEL INFO (The Oregonian)
The area code for all phone numbers is 503 unless otherwise indicated. Spanish language: Spanish-speaking people are invited to the free noon Monday meeting of El Circulo Espanol at First Congregational Church. Dick and Mary Gayle Van Ingen talk about Costa Rica. Details: Kay Tousley, 282-7953.
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