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 Travel & Outdoors
Volaris Adds 8 Cities to Roster
 El Universal
Volaris, the Mexican airline backed by billionaires Carlos Slim and Emilio Azcarraga, will more than double the number cities it serves by April. The carrier will add eight cities including Mérida and San José del Cabo in March for a total of 14 destinations, the airline said today in a statement.
Latitude Adjustment
 Joe McDaniel
One way of dealing with the extended period of cold and snowy weather here in Colorado is to make a positive attitude adjustment. A better way is to make a latitude adjustment. Jan and I were lucky to have booked ourselves on a 7-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera some time ago.
Mexican Consulate Opens US Passport Hotline
 Garance Burke
Mexicans seeking passports necessary to re-enter the United States after flying home can skip the long lines outside their consulates by calling toll-free hotlines in Fresno and five other cities nationwide.
Second Annual Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo
 PVNN
The second Annual Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo, presented by Venegas World Star Realty in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 3rd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar California.
Hundreds Sickened Aboard Cruise Ship
 Associated Press
A highly contagious form of stomach flu sickened hundreds of passengers during a worldwide voyage on the famed Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship in what health officials called an unusually large outbreak.
What You Need to Know About Passport Rules
 Thomas Pierce
Now, hopping on a flight to Vallarta won't be the same. You might need to wear a jacket with extra pockets, because the U.S. government wants to see more than a driver's license before you return to the United States.
Pick Your Port
 Alan Whitt
In 2005, more than 8.6 million passengers embarked on a cruise ship from a U.S. port, representing 75 percent of the worldwide numbers. That growth continued in 2006 and the numbers are expected to accelerate with more new ships debuting in 2007.
Mexico in Tourism Activity Restoration
 Prensa Latina
Despite a complex national panorama, Mexico had an income of 10.81 billion dollars from tourism in 2006, 100 million more than in 2005, said authorities of the Mexican Tourism Secretary Office (Ministry).
U.S. Government Downgrades Travel Advisory for Mexican State of Oaxaca
 Associated Press
The U.S. government downgraded its travel warning for Mexico's troubled southern state of Oaxaca, saying Americans should simply "use caution" in the region instead of avoiding it altogether.
Former President Fox Plans to Develop "Foxilandia"
 Associated Press
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox and his wife have presented plans to convert a small rural community in Fox's central home state of Guanajuato into a major tourist attraction complete with a museum and five-star hotel.
Flying the Crowded Skies: Challenges for Aviation
 Matthew L. Wald
By 2025, government experts say, America’s skies will swarm with three times as many planes, and thousands of tiny jets. To keep passengers moving safely and on schedule, the Federal Aviation Administration needs to replace a half-century of outmoded technology with a new air traffic control system.
Seattle-Tacoma to Become 'Airport of the Future'
 Associated Press
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will join forces to turn Seattle Tacoma International Airport into the "Airport of the Future."
Off-Limits - Or On the Menu?
 Pete Thomas
Tourists in southern Baja California can find dorado at many restaurants, usually listed under its other name, mahi mahi. But the difference between the fish served here and that in Hawaiian restaurants is that the Mexican variety, in some cases, is tainted gray . . . as in gray area.
Town Appeals to Three Kings in Festival
 David Agren
Perhaps in search of divine intervention, the fishermen of Cajititlán took the three mesquite statues of the Santos Reyes, the town´s patron saints, for a ride on Monday around the 5.5-square-mile lake.
Rough Waters: Billings Couple Loses Sailboat Off Coast of Mexico
 Lorna Thackeray
Fear gripped Leslie Downing every time the swells threw her sailboat's bow 30 feet above the churning waters and slapped it down again. A pre-Thanksgiving dream voyage the Billings woman and her husband, Dennis, were making from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas had turned into their worst nightmare.
In Death, Havana Vagabond Becomes an Icon of Good Luck
 Doreen Hemlock
For good fortune, visitors to Rome throw coins in a fountain. In China, they rub their hands on the heads or the tails of turtle statues. But in Cuba's capital, there's a new custom: to stroke the sculpture of the "Gentleman from Paris."
Travel Freely: Finding the Budget in Gay Travel
 planetout.com
Since lesbians and gay men (the latter especially) are often viewed as a dual-income, no-kids, frequent-traveler demographic, the travel industry routinely pushes up prices when attempting to court our business.
For Spectators, it's a Whale of a Sight
 Tanya Sierra
About 40 minutes into the two-hour cruise, a plume of water shot into the air, then another. “Yay! Whales!” the crowd cheered as they gathered at bow of the 95-foot boat.
Can Calderon Boost Mexico’s Tourism Industry?
 Allan Wall
One of Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s promises is to stimulate the tourist industry, a great strategy insofar as tourism is already important to the Mexican economy. In fact some regions depend upon it.
Pensioner Survives 2-Day Ordeal in Mexican Jungle
 Craig Davidson
A Scottish pensioner who survived 38 hours stranded in a Mexican jungle has told how he was desperate for a drink of the local wine after being rescued.
Gay Travelers Rack Up Air Miles
 365Gay.com
Chances are you were among the millions of people on the move over the holiday weekend. In fact a recent study shows gays and lesbians the most traveled of Americans.
US-Canada Trusted Traveler Program Upgraded, Expanded
 cbp.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this month that three NEXUS trusted traveler programs have been integrated into a single program. This integration means that there will be one application form and fee to participate in all modes of the NEXUS program - air, land and marine.
‘Beaches on Wheels' Markets Mexico in Cold Cities
 Joshua Chan
The Mexican Tourism Board is in the midst of its ‘beaches on wheels’ campaign in an effort to lure Canadians and Americans away from the cold to the tropical resorts awaiting them in Mexico.
Wealthy Gays Choosier About Vacation Spots
 U.S. Newswire
Gay men and lesbians travel more than their mainstream counterparts, and those with higher incomes travel even more frequently, especially for leisure purposes, according to a recently released research study.
Flatulence on Plane Sparks Emergency Landing
 Associated Press
It is considered polite to light a match after passing gas. Not while on a plane. An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing Monday morning after a passenger lit a match to disguise the scent of flatulence, authorities said.
US Feds Rate Travelers for Terrorism
 Michael Sniffen
Without notifying the public, federal agents for the past four years have assigned millions of international travelers, including Americans, computer-generated scores rating the risk they pose of being terrorists or criminals.
Where We Stand - An Overview of Tourism in Mexico
 Marion Edward
The October 2006 Sectur study, “Where We Stand” profiles the impact of tourism to Mexico’s economy: The tour and travel industry has the potential to become the most import source of foreign exchange for Mexico.
Canadians, Mexicans Will Need Passport to Enter US
 AFP
Citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico, along with Bermuda residents, will need to present passports on entering US territory starting January 23.
Germans Not Amused
 AFP
British tourists have left the residents of one charming Austrian village effing and blinding by constantly stealing the signs for their oddly named village. While British visitors are finding it hilarious, the residents of Fucking are failing to see the funny side.
A Guided Tour of the Original Ancient Wonders of the World
 ABC News
Today only one of the original wonders still exists, and there is doubt that all seven ever existed, but the concept of the wonders of the world has continued to excite and fascinate people everywhere for centuries.
Is American Press Spotlighting Again?
 Doug Bower
As an American expat living in Mexico now for more than three years, let me just say: We are not having to dodge bullets each time we leave the house nor are we in danger of having our heads whacked off by murderous drug lords.
Passports Needed Starting Jan. 8 to Fly into US from Mexico and Canada
 Dane Schiller
State Department officials are reminding Americans that they soon will need U.S. passports to fly into the United States from Mexico or anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere.
A Deluxe Vacation, Your Friends Included
 Shivani Vora
A new trend is emerging in wealthy circles: the gift vacation — and not just a weekend trip to Disney World, either. Many affluent Americans are indulging in lavish, exotic trips and have decided that it would be even more enjoyable if they could surround themselves with friends and family members.
Arizona Losing Ritzy Tourists from Mexico
 Chris Hawley
The number of Mexican tourists flying in to Arizona, the highly desirable "traditional" tourists as opposed to shoppers from Sonora, has dropped from 82,000 in 2002 to 42,000 in 2005. The number of tour operators offering Arizona packages has plummeted from 37 to 18 in the same period, according to the Office of Tourism.more »»»
Alaska Airlines Now Habla Espanol
 John Gillie
The Seattle-based carrier's business, while still heavily tilted toward flying Americans on vacation to Mexico's traditional beach resorts such as Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Cancun, in the last two years has begun serving such Mexican business centers as Guadalajara and Mexico City.more »»»
New Policy Requires Passport
 Antonio O. Garza
Starting on Jan. 8, 2007, all travelers to the US - including US citizens - will need valid passports in order to enter the US by air. This includes Americans who live in Mexico and formerly traveled to the US with only their birth certificates, driver´s licenses, or other documents.more »»»
You CAN Learn Spanish!
 PVNN
Have you tried to learn Spanish to no avail? A new book by Doug Bower, "You CAN Learn Spanish or Any Language No Matter Your Age or Disposition," provides a strategy for learning a second language and explains why expensive classes simply do not work.more »»»
Stonehenge Makes List in New Seven Wonders Vote
 Reuters
Only one of the ancient wonders of the world still survives - now history lovers are being invited to choose a new list of seven. Among 21 locations shortlisted for the worldwide vote is Stonehenge, the only British landmark selected.more »»»
U.S. Studies Passport Card for Canada, Mexico
Reuters
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday proposed developing a wallet-sized "passport card" that would allow U.S. citizens to travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and parts of the Caribbean.more »»»
Cancun Tackles U.S. Passport Changes Head-On
 Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cancun's top tourism officials are not waiting for the U.S. State Department and travel industry to acquaint Americans with new U.S. passport laws that go into effect next year.more »»»
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