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Swashbucklers Still With Us
 Polly G. Vicars
As most of my readers know, Husband and I were on the SS Ocean Explorer I's maiden 1999-2000 four month round-the-world cruise. We never would have thought that piracy would reach the level it has reached today as we cruised safely though those treacherous waters 10 years ago.
Can Cuba Cope with an Onslaught of Americans?
 Will Weissert
A push in Congress to do away with U.S. travel bans on Cuba could set off a flood of American visitors to the long-forbidden island.
Obama to Lift Some Restrictions on Cuba
 Ian Swanson
President Obama is expected to lift numerous restrictions on travel to Cuba next week in advance of a summit of Latin American leaders that begins on April 17.
Don't Believe Everything You Read
 William Michael
Our friends, who spent the winter here in Puerto Vallarta, recently traveled back to the States by car. Here is an account of their safe - and uneventful - journey home.
Staying Safe South of the Border
 Ellen Creager
In the past three months, both Acapulco and Cancun have had sporadic violence and drug-related homicides. However, as in many large American cities, the violence is between gangs and law enforcement and is not in tourist areas. Tourists have not been targeted.
How Dangerous is Mexico?
 David Bear
An epidemic of narco-crime and violence in Mexico is making big headlines and caused the State Department to issue two recent traveler alerts.
Stay Safe When You are Traveling
 Dianne Newcome
I thought about a lesson I learned years ago on a trip to New York City when a young honeymoon couple sat in my travel agency last week asking me if I thought it safe to go to Mexico right now with all the talk about the drug cartels and the killings.
Gay Resort Owner Fights Negative News About Mexico
 Ed Walsh
Don Pickens, the owner of Puerto Vallarta's most luxurious gay resort, Casa Cupula, is fighting back against the impression that Mexico is unsafe.
Brand Paradise - Rethinking Brand Vallarta
 Daniel Gomez
A destination branding strategy is about much more than a beach ad or a catchy slogan. If a destination like Puerto Vallarta is to survive and flourish, it must clearly articulate a strategy and vision of itself for the future.
Cuba has Made No Plans for Spike in US Visitors
 Will Weissert
Cuba has made no special preparations for a potential avalanche of American tourists if Washington moves forward with a plan to loosen rules on travel to the island, a top official said recently.
Mexico Touts Tourism, Growth Defies Drug Violence
 Daniel Trotta
Tourism officials concerned about possible damage to Mexico's image from reports of drug violence have launched a campaign to convince visitors it is safe, hoping to maintain growth in a vital industry.
US Ban on Travel to Cuba May Be Lifted
 William E. Gibson
A bipartisan group of senators says Congress is ready to pass legislation to allow all Americans to visit Cuba. Supporters say the move would create thousands of jobs.
Mexico and My Friend Linda Ellerbee
 Polly G. Vicars
I have been so upset by the ridiculous news in the USA about 'Dangerous Mexico' and have more than once sat down to write the real story, but could never strike the right tone. So I'm thrilled to share Linda Ellerbee's article about 'My Mexico' with you.
 Puerto Vallarta Convention Center Opens
 El Informador
After 3 years of construction and a $560 million peso investment, the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center was finally inaugurated on March 28, 2009. The inauguration ceremony was led by Jalisco State Governor Emilio González Márquez.
Violence Isn't a Reason to Avoid Mexico
 Ellen Creager
During the past three months, Acapulco and Cancún have had sporadic violence and drug-related homicides. However, as in many large U.S. cities, the violence is between gangs and law enforcement and is not in tourist areas. Tourists have not been targeted.
FAA Seeks to Hide Bird Strike Facts From Public
 Michael J. Sniffen
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to keep secret from travelers its vast records on where and how often commercial planes are damaged by hitting flying birds.
Never Mind Drug Wars: Mexico Urges Tourists, Meetings to Travel South
 MeetingNews.com
In response to a Travel Alert that the U.S. Department of State issued in February, the Mexico Tourism Board has initiated a public relations campaign that's designed to educate travelers about drug-related violence taking place along the U.S.-Mexico border and encourage them to travel to Mexico in spite of it.
Regarding Mexico: Biased News, Half-Truths and Fear Mongering Fuel Paranoia of All Things South of the Border
 Jan Baumgartner
The U.S. media and federal government have stirred up a toxic cauldron media blitz that has been force-feeding U.S. citizenry only partial truths and irresponsible generalizations about the violence plaguing Mexico.
Mexico Vacationers Safe, Smiling and Planning to Return
 Diana Rowe
Despite the negative press and the U.S. Department's recent travel alert, vacationers are still heading to Mexico to plunge their toes in the sand and bask in the tropical sun, while taking advantage of the budget friendly deals.
US Agencies Advise Caution When in Mexico
 Sandra Dibble
Members of U.S. government agencies have been stepping forward with advice on travel to Mexico in recent weeks, but they are not always saying the same thing.
Survey Says: Mexico is a Safe Destination
 Nicole Feenstra
More than 900 responses were received from travellers who took a vacation to Mexico between October 2008 and March 2009. The results were positive, with 97 per cent of those surveyed indicating they would return to Mexico for another vacation.
Cuba: Big Hopes for Tourism Industry
 Patricia Grogg
The growth of tourism in Cuba in the first two months of this year has led to renewed hopes for the industry, once regarded as the engine of development on the island because of its rapid rise in the 1990s and its impact on the rest of the economy.
Spring Break in Mexico Less Wild
 Chris Hawley
So far in March, visits by college students are down 5% to 15% in some major resort areas compared with the same period last year. An they're sticking to the beaches and spending less when they get here, officials say.
Mexico’s Border Cities Focus of State Department Alert As Resort Towns Push Deals
 Sarika Chawla
In February, the U.S. Department of State upped its travel alert for Mexico, and over the past year or so, the media has been abuzz with reports of drug-fueled violence, murders and kidnappings south of the border. So what does that mean for travelers?
Media Coverage of Violence in Mexico 'Unfair'
 Kenneth Kiesnoski
Travel Weekly hosted an emergency webcast Thursday to address agent and consumer concerns about tourism to Mexico in light of negative media coverage of escalated drug-related violence south of the border and a recent U.S. State Department travel alert about the country.
Mexico's Resorts Still Popular for Spring Break
 Kitty Bean Yancey
The hottest destination for spring break is Mexico, say many travel bookers, because of the dollar's strength against the peso, the drinking age (18) and the country's many bargain all-inclusive resorts.
Tourists in Mexico Urged to Use Sense on Safety
 Ellen Creager
In the past three months, both Acapulco and Cancun have had sporadic violence and drug-related homicides. However, as in many large American cities, the violence is between gangs and law enforcement and is not in tourist areas. Tourists have not been targeted.
Some Concerned About Mexico Travel Amid Violence Reporting
 Vince Gerasole
Rodrigo Esponda of the Mexico Tourism Board downplays the public perception that drug-related violence has made his country dangerous.
Mexico Tourist Areas Safe, Hotels Say
 Vicky Karantzavelou
Hotel and tourism officials in Mexico say the country's tourism areas are safe - and get backing from US officials. Tourist areas in Mexico are safe for American visitors, local tourist and U.S. government officials say.
Mexicana's Bold Re-Brand
 Daniel Gomez
The fact that Mexicana de Aviacion re-branded is no surprise. The airline's brand identity had become antiquated over the years as newer, bolder and more youthful airlines entered the domestic market.
Don't Stray From Mexico Resorts, Says US Senator
 Agence France-Presse
Americans visiting violence-wracked Mexico this month for annual "spring break" vacations should be safe as long as they don't stray from tourist resorts, a Republican lawmaker from Texas said Monday.
Travelers Be Aware: Mexico is Behind the Times
 Ed Walsh
You will literally be going back in time if you travel to Mexico over the next month. We switched to daylight saving time early on Sunday morning, March 8. But Mexico won't switch until a month from now, April 5.
Puerto Vallarta to Host Sixth Edition of Meeting Place Mexico
 Meeting Place Mexico
The Pacific tourist resort of Puerto Vallarta has been chosen to host the 6th edition of Meeting Place Mexico (MPM) from 7-9 June 2009, an MICE tradeshow jointly organized by Mundo Editorial and Avanti Meetings & Incentives, with the support of the Mexican Ministry of Tourism and Tourist Board.
Mexico Alert is for Border Cities
 Ellen Creager
A new US State Department travel alert for Mexico warns travelers to be vigilant because of escalating violence and drug cartel-related murders. However, it does not urge students on spring break or anyone else to avoid Mexico entirely - only to avoid the U.S.-Mexico border region.
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