South America Travel

CANOE Travel - South America -- December 28, 2005 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Weather Currency Calculator Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Guide Atevo Travel Guide Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- South America Feature Destination: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil Brazil exhibit honours lady in tutti-frutti hat Long before supermodel Gisele Bundchen exploded onto the fashion world, the original Brazilian bombshell had already detonated : Carmen Miranda. Now, on the 50th anniversary of her death, the Modern Art Museum is hosting "Carmen Miranda Forever," an exhibition honouring the Hollywood star that introduced Brazil and outrageous, fruit-laden turbans to moviegoers everywhere. FULL STORY More to Ecuador than Galapagos The Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador are among the world's most famous destinations, a once-in-a-lifetime trip near the top of many travellers' wish-lists. FULL STORY SouthAmerica -- Forever tango Seventy-eight-year-old Carlos Lazzari is the Gordie Howe of tango music in Buenos Aires. His talent shows. When Lazzari picks up his bandoneon, the lightning quick tango steps of the dancers on stage step up to an ever more frantic pace. FULL STORY SouthAmerica -- Ski season's not over yet Hold on, don't put those skis away just yet. The season is just approaching south of the Equator, and a little research on the Web can take you to spots such as the Andes Mountains resort of Portillo, Chile. FULL STORY SouthAmerica -- PHOTO GALLERY: South America Click here to enlarge photo and view full Travel Gallery. Friendly smiles outshine scenic beauty Though it's widely accepted that those who live on Canada's East Coast are some of the friendliest on earth, it took a firsthand experience to get this cynical Southern Ontarian to truly understand. FULL STORY More In My Travels Share Your Travel Stories Attention Canoe Travel readers! We want to hear about your vacation. What made it good? What would you recommend others to avoid? Give us a short story (500 to 1,000 words) about your travels, and we might publish it here. Add your photos too! Submit stories now -- ADVERTORIAL -- 'Paris of the South' Wonders of Patagonia Brazil's other Carnival A symphony on the sea Where legends live More South America Headlines -- The Prairies: Sculpted by glaciers Like the adjoining Boreal Plains to the north, glaciers have largely flattened the land here, leaving behind a thick layer of dark, humus-rich topsoil that has made the Prairies very fertile, and created Canada's most extensive agricultural region. But it is mainly because of farming that the once ubiquitous grasslands, the northern limit of the Great Plains of North America, are now mostly gone. FULL STORY More in Park Wardens Dec 28: Evolution of banjo from hollow gourd featured in Washington art exhibit Dec 28: Christmas tree catches fire at Disneyland hotel; more than 2,000 evacuated Dec 27: Union representing striking Mont-Tremblant resort workers wants better offer Dec 27: Shroud of Turin, the original ice-cream bar among Olympic city's attractions Dec 26: Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights by Ukrainian-built plane after crash Dec 25: Iran holding German, French tourists whose boat strayed into its waters Dec 24: Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem for 1st time in six years Dec 24: Mont Tremblant tells striking workers: offer good for a few more days Dec 23: Tsunami's destruction also brings promise of renewal to remote Indian territory More Travel News Headlines [an error occurred while processing this directive] New Year's Eve Deals Still Available Toronto to Santiago de Cuba $597 + tx $199 Toronto to Camaguey $597 + tx $199 Toronto to Puerto Plata $497 + tx $274 Vancouver to Varadero $835 Calgary to Mazatlan $579 -- Click here to sell your vehicle hotelier.ca Get great deals on hotels with hotelier.ca

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Our partner Switzerland Travel Centre Home Switzerland Bernese Oberland Wallis Graubünden Rail passes Accommodation Swiss Shop Sitemap About us Contact Guestbook Advertisement Partners Technology Disclaimer Help MySwissAlps Our partner Switzerland Travel Centre Switzerland Travel Centre (STC) is a collaboration of Switzerland Tourism, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the airline Swiss, Swiss Hotel Association, Gastro-Suisse and Europcar. Since 1998, the holidaymaker is offered a selection of over 2000 hotels, 4000 apartments and holiday homes and the most popular passes for unlimited use of the Swiss railways and other public transport. MySwissAlps.com is a partner of Switzerland Travel Centre since 2004. Switzerland Travel Centre processes orders of Swiss rail passes made through our website by Western European customers. Rail pass orders from customers not living in Western Europes are processed by our partner Rail Europe . Switzerland Travel Centre also processes bookings of accommodation made by customers world wide. For privacy reasons, we do not have access to detailed information about orders you place at Switzerland Travel Centre through our website. This also applies to personal particulars that you provide while placing your order. Switzerland Travel Centre takes care of a safe transaction and shipment of your rail passes or accommodation reservation. Do you have questions about your pending order ? Please contact Switzerland Travel Centre. Your questions will be answered quickly. For any other questions, you are welcome to contact MySwissAlps.com as well. Book a hotel room or apartment in Switzerland Order Swiss rail passes More about the partners of MySwissAlps.com Contact information Switzerland Travel Centre E-mail: Please enable JavaScript Grubenstrasse 12 8045 Zürich Switzerland Phone: ++41 43 266 2000 Fax: ++41 43 266 2001 Contact information for rail passes purchased in the UK, Ireland or Scandinavia E-mail: Please enable JavaScript 1st floor 30 Bedford Street London WC2E 9ED United Kingdom Phone: ++44 (0)207 420 4900 Fax: ++44 (0)207 420 4922 Questions about your pending order? Please contact Switzerland Travel Centre in English or German through Please enable JavaScript and include the following information in your e-mail: Your name, address (country included) and phone number; Where you placed your order (MySwissAlps.com); When you placed your order; What did you order (which rail pass, which hotel did you book); Your departure date. Please copy your message (cc) to Please enable JavaScript so that we are aware of your question and can help if necessary. If your inquiry is urgent, please call Switzerland Travel Centre and refer to your e-mail. © MySwissAlps.com 2005 MySwissAlps.com is a travel guide for your summer holidays in Switzerland HIKING TRAILS - PICTURES - TRANSPORTATION - DAY TRIPS - RAIL PASSES - ACCOMMODATION - RESORTS - LINKS

Central America Travel

Belize, Central America - Travel and Tourism Information  You are here: About > Travel > Mexico / Central America for Visitors > Belize, Central America > Belize, Central America - Travel and Tourism Information Travel Go Mexico Essentials Packing List for Travelers to Mexico Health Information Mexico / C. America Safety Considerations Travel Books Mexico and Central America Tourism Offices Mexico/ Central America Articles & Resources Mexico Mexico City Acapulco, Mexico Cancun Yucatan Baja Los Cabos Puerto Vallarta Other Places Photos of Mexico Belize, Central America Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Mexico / Central America for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Mexico / Central America for Visitors Image Courtesy of NURP Stay up to date! Image Courtesy of NURP Email to a friend Print this page Related Belize Resources Belize Online Resources Explore More of Belize Belize Accommodations Photos of Belize Maya Ruins in Belize Recent Discussions Travelling to Central/South America? Multi-Destination Flights Sport Fishing Charters Most Popular Mexican Music La Paz, Mexico Quinceanera Packing List Tijuana, Mexico What's Hot Buying Real Estate in Mexico Puerto Vallarta Cozumel, Mexico Whale Watching Fishing In Mexico Related Topics California for Visitors South America for Visitors Caribbean for Visitors Mexican Cuisine Belize, Central America From Apply Now , Your Guide to Mexico / Central America for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Coral reefs, tropical cayes, Maya ruins, exotic wildlife and more Belize (formerly known as British Honduras) is located on Central America's Caribbean coast, bordering Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea ( see map ). Although it is a small country of only about 8,800 square miles (about the size of New Hampshire), the country has many beautiful natural venues and interesting historical sites. In particular, Belize has the second largest barrier reef in the world, a number of lush tropical rain forests, picturesque mountains fed by rivers and waterfalls, exotic wildlife, and many fascinating Maya archeological sites. Belize is unique among the countries of Central America, inasmuch as the official language is English, rather than Spanish. Further, Belize's principal ethnic group is black Creole, rather than Spanish or mestizo. The country has a population of just over 200,000 - making it the most sparsely populated country in Central America. The climate is subtropical, with an annual mean daily temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The breezes from the Caribbean Sea have a refreshing cooling effect, and help to offset the humidity - at least in the coastal areas. The following briefly describes some the main visitor attractions in Belize: Belize Barrier Reef The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the world. This reef lies parallel to the coast of Belize, and stretches about 180 miles in a north to south direction. The Belize Barrier Reef is widely regarded as one of the world's best diving and snorkeling sites. The water on this reef is calm and clear with water visibility usually reaching about 100 feet. The water temperature remains at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the year. The reef is home to about 375 species of fish and about 60 types of coral. Just beyond the main reef are three "atolls" - very large oval shaped formations of coral. In close proximity to the reef can be found a number of marine reserves, including Laughing Bird Caye National Park and Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve . These reserves are well worth a visit for those interested in marine ecology. In addition to diving and snorkeling, the reef is also a great location for water skiing, wind surfing, fishing or just plain swimming. Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye , the largest of the more than 200 cayes (islands) located on Belize's northern coastline, lies just west of the Belize Barrier Reef . This narrow island is about 25 miles long and is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Belize. Ambergris Caye , with its lush vegetation, pleasing climate and pristine white beaches, is the " Isla Bonit a" (Beautiful Island) referred to by Madonna in her popular song of the same name. Because it lies less than a mile from the barrier reef, Ambergris Caye attracts large numbers of scuba divers and snorkelers. However, many other activities are popular here, including windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, nature walks, visits to nearby Maya ruins, and more. The small town of San Pedro , located in the south part of Ambergris Caye , has numerous restaurants specializing in fresh seafood, as well as authentic Belizean cuisine. Street vendors serve inexpensive freshly made tacos and a variety of delicious grilled meats. San Pedro has several bars and discos, night beach parties (which are open to all), and a number of cultural festivals held on various days throughout the year. The town also has numerous small shops which sell a variety of handicrafts made by local artisans, including pottery, paintings and some truly beautiful coral and silver jewelry. Ambergris Caye has many deluxe resorts and condominiums available for visitors, but budget accommodation is not difficult to arrange. 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