Mexico Spring Break

2010-03-02T08:01:15Z

This photo taken Feb. 25, 2010 shows a monkey climbing on young woman who was on spring break, at the beach in the resort city of Cancun, Mexico. Mexico's spring break king the Caribbean resort of Cancun is rebounding quickly from last year's triple blow to its tourism industry caused by the country's swine flu epidemic, drug violence and a global economic cri...

Peru seeks tourists for Cuzco Machu Picchu gateway

2010-02-22T08:58:23Z

<div id="subtitle">Peru launches program to attract tourists to Cuzco after flooding isolates nearby Machu Picchu</div><div><p>Peru's government is cutting air fares and hotel rates hoping to draw tourists to the Incan city of Cuzco even though the country's top tourist destination, the nearby Machu Picch...

Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu in April

2010-02-22T09:07:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Tourism minister: Peru hopes to reopen Machu Picchu to visitors by April 1</div><div><p>Peru is hoping to reopen Machu Picchu to tourists by April 1 after landslides and flooding cut off access to the Incan citadel perched in the Andes.</p><p>Officials are trying to restore a damaged rail line to Per...

Peru tries to bring tourists to Cuzco

2010-02-22T10:15:31Z

Choosing All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts

2010-02-22T15:57:31Z

Mexico offers miles of pristine beaches, unforgettable nightlife and historic sites. There are different types of accommodations you can choose from ? ranging from hotels and villas to all-inclusive or non-all-inclusive Mexico resorts.<br><br>Mexico or the United Mexican States is North America

New York City Surpasses Orlando As Top Tourist Destination In Country

2010-01-05T14:32:44Z

NEW YORK - JANUARY 05: Visitors take in the view at Top of the Rock Observation Deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza January 5, 2010 in New York City. New York City overtook Orlando as the number one tourist destination in America

Niagara Falls Hotels and Motels Guide

2010-02-23T12:18:04Z

Niagara is more than just home to the beautiful falls. This place in Canada also holds numerous hotels and motels that offer breathtaking views of the scenery.<br><br>There are many hotels and motels in Niagara Falls. Niagara is one of the famous wonders of the earth that has an average of at lea...

January in New York City

2010-02-23T19:15:22Z

From cheaper flights and hotels to discount shopping and dining, travelling to New York after the holidays is a perfect way to see the city for a fraction of the regular price. It may be windy and cold in January, but the culture and excitement of New York City is always hot!<br><br>Ice Skating in New York City<br><br>When you think ...

Mexico Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-07T16:16:09Z

Fishermen haul in their boat in the fishing village of Puerto Juarez, Mexico, on the outskirts of Cancun, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida co...

Travel briefs

2010-02-25T10:20:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Travel briefs</div><div><p>Leaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County</p><p>DES MOINES (AP) — Whether you're on a river, in the woods or driving by the fam...

Cheap Cancun Hotels

2010-02-25T22:54:51Z

Cancun is one of the beautiful cities in Mexico where many tourists spend vacation for relaxation. Many Cancun hotels are offering low prices that lure visitors to pack on a trip to the city.<br><br>Cancun Mexico is one of the wonderful international tourist spots in the world. It became famous for being quite expensive due to its sumptuous resort areas. These resorts are formed...

The Lost City of the Incas

2010-02-26T08:51:09Z

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site in Peru, situated in a mountain ridge above Urumba. Known as ?The Lost City of the Incas,? this site has incredible spiritual and mythological symbolism, dating back to ancient Inca civilization. For centuries, tourists have embarked on the Inca trail trek to reach this historical wonder, and have felt the long history and spiritualism of the site.<b...

Vive Mexico: Swine flu down, bargains up in Mexico

2010-02-26T21:01:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Wide-open beaches, empty pool chairs in Mexican resorts as country recovers from swine flu</div><div><p>The last time Bud Olson visited Mexico, he ended up in a hospital with kidney stones and missed the ancient Mayan ruins in the seaside town of Tulum.</p><p>So when he heard that swine flu was sweepin...

Stock Collection - Dog Sledding

2009-05-04T22:34:14Z

Person having a sleigh ride through the snow Banff National Park

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7 arrested in torture-murder of Mexican general

2010-03-02T00:15:34Z

<div><p>Seven members of drug cartel hit squad Los Zeta have been arrested in connection with the torture and murder of three people including a retired general in Cancun, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.</p><p>The arrests include Los Zeta leader Octavio Almanza, "who along with his brother Ricardo took part in the execution of...

Mexico turns to tourism in midst of crisis

2010-03-02T19:40:01Z

<div id="subtitle">With battered peso, pristine beaches, Mexico turns to tourism as crisis deepens</div><div><p>It's got sun, white-sand beaches and better yet — a battered peso.</p><p>Mexico is counting on its weakened currency against the dollar and its proximity to the on Tuesday.</p><p>One of the migrants said they had paid $15,000 each to be smuggled to the United States. As he was being removed ...

Experts say tourist overuse threatens Peru's Machu Picchu

2010-03-04T17:57:55Z

<div id="subtitle">Experts say tourist overuse threatens Peru's Machu Picchu</div><div><p>An influx of tourists to Peru's famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu may prompt UNESCO to add the jungle-shrouded ruins to its list of endangered World Heritage sites.</p><p>Yearly visi...

Experts say tourists harming Machu Picchu

2010-03-04T17:58:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Experts say tourist overuse threatens jungle-shrouded ruins of Peru's Machu Picchu</div><div><p>An influx of tourists to Peru's famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu may prompt UNESCO to add the jungle-shrouded ruins to its list of endangered World Heritage sites.</p>&l...

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