Monthly Archives: June 2010

Within 60 Miles of Beirut, 3 Millennia of History

Lebanon: Tiny country offers layers of history and remnants of many civilizations Lebanon has been conquered and colonized many times over in the last three millennia. Among the famous invaders: Alexander the

An Italian Beauty Without Foreign Suitors

HOW is it that Lerici, an undeniably beautiful seaside town just minutes from the Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera, has largely evaded the radar of foreign tourists? On a recent sunny

Finding Mirages in Lençóis Maranhenses and Oxen in São Luís

Imagine you’re the hero in one of those old movies, desperately lost in a windswept desert, undulating dunes stretching to the horizon. Out of water, tongue parched and skin blistered, you drop

World’s most scenic walks

On these treks, you can get postcard-perfect views without hiking boots. Flat, paved, and picturesque — that’s just how my feet, in strappy sandals, like it. At least when on the island

Why Are Americans Moving to Mexico?

Mexico Drug War Doesn’t Stop Americans From Moving South of the Border. Bill Engle is outside, sweating in work clothes while he oversees renovations to his colonial house in Mérida, Mexico. It

Sneak Peek: Harry Potter Park in Orlando

Until now, Harry Potter fans could merely imagine the sensation of quaffing a butterbeer, finding a magic wand at Ollivander’s or escaping the steam from a snarling dragon’s snout. But finally, 13

What Vacation? Traveling With the In-Laws

Don”t Let Your Family Trip Turn Into a Nightmare. Getting your kids to sleep while on vacation can be a real challenge some nights. But what if your in-laws are standing over

Underwater Ruins Give Glimpse of Cleopatra

Archaeologists Hope to Put Artifacts on Display in New Underwater Museum Deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt’s ancient capital Alexandria lies a wealth of archaeological artifacts. It’s a treasure trove of

Seabourn Sojourn Heads Off on Maiden Voyage

The tables on the Seabourn Sojourn were set. Silverware, from Sambonet, and wine glasses, from Schottzwiesel, were meticulously arranged, and napkins crisply folded. The empty dining room awaited the passengers for the

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Finding a Balance between Conservation and Development

Tourism has become one of the most important industries in the world with significant growth potential. Mexico attracts most tourists in all of Latin America, and with over 20 millions visitors each