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Archive for January, 2010

Great Cape Escapes: Blooms, Birds, Beaches, and Barbecues in Langebaan, South Africa

Great Cape Escapes: Blooms, Birds, Beaches, and Barbecues in Langebaan, South Africa

In part three of her road trip through South Africa, Lynn Langway explores the coastal gem of Langebaan. With its rugged landscape and ample outdoor activities, the Western Cape is a longtime favorite local getaway, often overlooked by foreign visitors.   Read on to learn about her Great Cape Escape adventures. The intrepid traveler who [...]

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

The past week has been a tumultuous one for the world of travel. On Tuesday, Haiti was rocked by a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands and left millions more without food, water or shelter. The days that followed were marked by death and fear–but also by the inspiring humanitarian efforts of people around [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Jamaica

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Jamaica


This weekend, Peter’s radio show is coming to us live from Breezes Runaway Bay in Jamaica. Jealous yet? Just keep reading to learn about some of the cool, off-the-beaten path experiences in this tropical getaway as told by the locals.

January 16, 2010 – Jamaica

January 16, 2010 – Jamaica

This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from Breezes Runaway Bay in Jamaica. Featured guests include: Susan Otuokon, National Park Ranger, sharing her tips for the best places to trek in and around the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park; Matt Gross, “Frugal Traveler” blogger for The New York Times, talking about ways [...]

Dealing With Dental Issues on the Road

Nothing can derail a trip faster than a bad toothache. Dental issues can develop quickly, so here’s how you can deal with it on the road.

Haiti Earthquake: Breaking News Updates and Donation Resources


Haiti Earthquake: Breaking News Updates and Donation Resources


The Haiti earthquake humanitarian response has been impressive and moving, but efforts have been slowed by logistical challenges like blocked roads, damaged communications lines, and a population that is growing more desperate by the hour. The Haiti earthquake is challenging aid groups and governments alike. The main airport in Port-au-Prince is still open and functioning, [...]

Haiti Disaster Scam Warning

Haiti Disaster Scam Warning

FBI scam warnings are in effect following reports of unscrupulous companies and individuals taking advantage of the Haiti earthquake tragedy via the Internet. Similarly, social-networking sites have become a breeding ground for rumors and false information. Official U.S. government donation advisories have come from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigations [...]

Slideshow: Exploring the Underwater Wonders of the Caribbean

Slideshow: Exploring the Underwater Wonders of the Caribbean

Pro photographer Rick Sammon has scuba dived and taken underwater pictures all over the planet. In this slideshow, he shares some of his favorite underwater images from his Caribbean dives. Rick is a member of Canon’s prominent Explorers of Light program, in which some of the most influential photographers in the world provide seminars, workshops [...]