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Privacy Activists Score Victories Against More Detailed Body Scanners at Airports
 David G. Savage
The US government has promised more and better security at airports after the near-disaster Christmas Day, but privacy advocates are not prepared to accept the use of full-body scanners as the routine screening system at the nation's airports.
Recovery Predicted for Tourism from the US to Mexico
 Jimm Budd
Tourism Minister Rodolfo Elizondo is forecasting that 23 million tourists will visit Mexico during 2010 and that they will spend 13 billion dollars while here.
Carnival Bans Cougar Cruises: Older Women Looking for Younger Men on the High Seas Told to Go Elsewhere
 Sebastian Lander
A cruise line has banned events aimed at older women searching for younger men from taking place on its ships.
Mexican Airport Operator GAP Posts 0.4% Rise in December Traffic
 tradingmarkets.com
Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (GAP) reported on Tuesday that total terminal passenger traffic at its airports in December 2009 rose by 0.4% compared to the same period of the prior year.
Debate Over Body Scanners
Ben Berkowitz
Technology exists that might have detected explosives hidden in the underwear of a Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a plane over Detroit, but cost and privacy worries have until now prevented its widespread use.
TSA: Pat-Downs for All Travelers From 14 Nations
 NBC News
All travelers flying into the U.S. from 14 nations considered high risk will be patted down and have carry-on luggage searched under new security procedures starting Monday, the Transportation Security Administration said Sunday.
Mexican Insurance Store Founder Provides Peace of Mind to Vacationers in Mexico
 PRWeb
In the insurance business for more than 32 years, Linden Gray's only focus is to protect American and Canadian drivers when they're behind the wheel in Mexico.
Innocent Fliers: TSA has Gone Plane Insane
 Carolyn Salazar, Beth Stebner, Amber Sutherland, & Tom Namako
International fliers are falling victim to insanely repetitive security questions, invasive pat-downs and overzealous flight attendants who restrict their every move, passengers fumed yesterday.
Bitten by the Mordida in Mexico
 Lori Rackl
Chicago residents Julie and Bill Heitz enjoyed their Puerto Vallarta vacation last month — except the part when they were pulled over for running an imaginary stop sign.
Clocks Will Match on Both Sides of Border
 Sandra Dibble
An hour’s difference between Tijuana and San Diego for four weeks out of the year has been confounding cross-border travelers since 2007. But that will no longer be the case, thanks to a law passed by Mexico’s Congress this month.
New Restrictions Quickly Added for Air Passengers
 Micheline Maynard & Liz Robbins
In the wake of the terrorism attempt Friday on a Northwest Airlines flight, federal officials on Saturday imposed new restrictions on travelers that could lengthen lines at airports and limit the ability of international passengers to move about an airplane.
Cuba Travel Ban Costing U.S.
 Associated Press
U.S. tourism companies could take in at least $1.1 billion a year on trips to Cuba if Washington didn't ban most of its citizens from visiting the island, officials said Wednesday during a video conference with American tour operators.
Mexican Police Force Aims to Revive Tourism
 Elliot Spagat
Mexican cities south of the California border are broadening their policing expertise with the aid of San Diego in a bid to revive their tourism business.
AeroMexico Named “Best Airline in Mexico” for 4th Consecutive Year
 AeroMexico
For the fourth consecutive year, AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, has been selected as the “Best Airline in Mexico” for 2009 by the readers of Business Traveler magazine.
The Myth that No Place in Mexico is Safe
 Sylvia Longmire
Thanks to the bloody drug battles being waged on a daily basis in so many Mexican cities and towns, the country has acquired a terrible reputation as a travel destination in the last few years. While some areas in Mexico definitely need to be avoided by tourists, there are several areas where this reputation is completely undeserved.
Mexico: Are Safety Concerns Fact or Fiction?
 International Living
Mexico's real estate market and tourism industry have been hard hit by the global recession, concerns of drug violence and the swine flu. Are the safety concerns legitimate, or a myth reinforced by the media? Glynna Prentice from International Living seeks to debunk some of the misconceptions on safety in Mexico.
Live in Mexico and Save Using the INAPAM Card
 Jennifer McVey
The Mexican government, in an effort to help keep Mexico an appealing place for retirees and expatriates around the world, has created the INAPAM card to give senior citizens over the age of 60 who are legal residents of Mexico a discount on many services and products that they need.
Staying Safe in Mexico
 Christopher Reynolds
Mexico's drug war is entering its fourth year. Its H1N1 flu outbreak began with dozens of deaths and global headlines in the spring. This leaves travelers with at least two reasons to study up before booking that Mexico trip. But it doesn't necessarily mean staying home.
U.S. Allies Begin Issuing High-Tech Passports for Travelers
 Liza Porteus
Countries that have historically friendly relations with the United States on Thursday will begin issuing passports to residents traveling abroad complete with facial-recognition software and digital chips.
 The Lure & Secrets of Cuba at Sandrina's
 PVNN
On December 12th at 6:30 pm, Wanda St. Hilaire, the author of the spicy new travel memoir 'The Cuban Chronicles - A True Tale of Rascals, Rogues, and Romance,' will be at Sandrina's Restaurant in Bucerias. Come out and enjoy a book reading, a Cubano dinner, steamy Ritmo Cuban music and mojitos!
Mijo! Brands Launches Beach Concierge
 Daniel Gomez
Mijo! Brands has launched Beach Concierge in Puerto Vallarta. The full service, private, concierge-services company is dedicated to providing its local and visiting clients with a full roster of services focused on making life luxuriously simple.
Americans Consider Economy in Thanksgiving Travel Plans
 Michael Tarm
With economic pressures still hitting household budgets hard, many Americans are forgoing air travel for the Thanksgiving holiday and opting for cheaper alternatives. Others are staying home completely — partly to avoid traffic and airport lines, partly to save a buck.
Feeling Nervous? 3,000 Behavior Detection Officers Will Be Watching You at the Airport this Thanksgiving
 Liliana Segura
Nearly 100,000 passengers were pulled aside by TSA behavior watchers last year, and it remains to be proven whether you can spot terrorists by the looks on their faces. Here's a question to ponder the next time you're taking off your shoes at airport security: Can you spot terrorists by the look on their faces?
Mexico Tightens Security at U.S. Border Crossings
 Richard Marosi
Tijuana - Driving into Mexico has been a largely hassle-free experience for decades: There were few customs inspectors, even fewer gates, and for most border crossers, no questions asked. That's about to change.
Save Money While Traveling
 Harry Marks
Traveling involves a lot of trade-offs. Money is always a big issue after the decision is made to fly somewhere exotic or historical; can you afford to see all the sights and live comfortably? It's never easy to balance what you want to do and what your disposable income allows for.
 Mexico Sees Continued Drop in Tourism
 Valarie D’Elia
Mexican tourism is down about 20 percent this year as a result of a trifecta of trouble: the recession, the swine flu and the perception that it is a dangerous place to visit.
Lots for Tots Mexico Celebrates Their Third Anniversary
 PVNN
With many airlines recently eliminating free checked baggage, it's even more expensive and difficult for parents to travel with infants and toddlers. The good news is that Lots for Tots Mexico carries everything you need - from baby products to safety equipment - to make your family vacation easier.
How To Travel Green
 Howcast Videos
Travel green so you leave the most gentle carbon footprint as you traipse around the world.
Cancun Real Estate Market to Offer New Opportunities
 Cindy Ader
The attractiveness of Cancun Real Estate and tourism have recently prompted the airport's operator, ASUR, to open a second runway, considerably expanding the airports capacity. As a part of this move, there are plans to convert the airport into an international hub for flights not only arriving from North America, but for travelers connecting to Central and South American and Caribbean destinations.
Pack Right For Any Trip
 Harry Marks
Ah, the joys of traveling: waking up early in the morning to be at the airport three-and-a-half hours in advance, arguing with the ticket agent about how big your carryon luggage is, being checked through security and having all of your belongings searched, waiting two hours in the gate area, and worrying about whether you packed all of the essentials. Like we said, what a joy.
Tagging Billfish for Science Leads to Great White Shark Research Adventure and Exciting TV Series
 The Billfish Foundation
Avid billfish angler and TV outdoor fishing adventurer Chris Fischer never thought he'd actually be living a scene much like that from Jaws as he kneeled face-to-face handling a huge, live 4,600 pound great white shark.
Mexico Plans Big Gulf Tourism Center Near Texas
 Associated Press
Mexico is planning a big new tourism center near the U.S. border along the Gulf of Mexico. The Fonatur agency that also created Cancun says its new Costa Lora development should eventually have 20,000 rooms for guests and create 115,000 jobs.
Mexico Reports UK Tourism Drop in the Wake of Swine Flu
 TravelWeekly UK
The swine flu epidemic has caused Mexico's UK tourist arrivals to plummet this year, according to latest tourist board figures.
Travel Leaders Report Mexico Remains Popular with U.S. Travelers Despite 2009 Challenges
 Vocus
The tourism industry in Mexico is bouncing back dramatically after a fierce one-two punch earlier in the year by claiming six of the Top 15 International Destination spots in Travel Leaders' authoritative Fall Travel Trends survey.
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