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Family Snow Places Ski vacations discount travel ski vacation packages Search Family Travel Files family vacations, family vacation reviews, ideas, travel articles, news, deals and specials Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Family Travel Ezine Vacation Reviews News Articles & more Family Travel News Family Vacations Ideas and Options Vacations On File Family Events Field Trips Vacation Reviews Vacation Advice Teen Takes Vacation Deals Site Map Free Newsletter Trip Planner Vacation Reviews Ideas Options Deals USA Vacations World Vacation Guide Canada Vacations Mexico Vacations Central America South America Caribbean Vacations Europe United Kingdom Australia Vacations New Zealand Asia & Pacific Rim Family Snow Places Ski resorts have unique personalities each one offering something special. Read about our Best Family Snow Places Award Winners! Come back to visit often, we have new ideas & options appearing weekly. Happy trails to you. The Snow Mom. Snow Places Related Ezine Articles: Ideas and Options California: Montecito-Sequoia Lodge, Create Family Memories. This is the place where everyone in the family is on a holiday. They have an enthusiastic, talented friendly staff who enjoy making certain that family gatherings are pleasant. They wrote the book on carefree family vacations. Located at 7,500 feet in the Sequoia National Forest, about approximately one hour from Fresno, it is almost heaven for moms. News Canada: Celebrating the Snow in the West. Winnepeg For many the winter months are the best months of the year. From Winnipeg and Calgary to Whistler and Victoria having fun and enjoying winter is the whole point. For parents thinking of a winter getaway naturally we have our favorites listed below. Go for the fun of it and if you make a discovery, please let us know. News USA: Ski 14 New England Mountains for One Low Price. As the snow begins to fly Go Ski Card - New England is ready. The timely, easy to use card features completely unrestricted skiing and riding at a choice of 14 mountains located throughout Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Even better news for families, there are no blackout dates. Ideas and Options Vermont: Smugglers' Notch Resort, The Perfect Family Winter Vacation Guide. Need a family vacation plan? Looking for a good read? Smugglers' Notch Resort has created an authoritative planning guide for families who are thinking about snow days away. The Guide to Planning the Perfect Family Winter Vacation Guide provides valuable information for first-timers or veterans of snow holidays and it free to all who request it. Field Trip Montana: Enjoying Snow Days with the Kids. Known for crisp dry air and an abundance of snow, Montana welcomes families to winter heaven and provides oodles of snow vacation options. From ice climbing, ice fishing, ice hockey, ice sailing, ice skating, and speed skating to snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow skiing, dog sledding, snow sledding, snow cycling and sleigh rides. Montana has the good stuff for a family vacation in the winter. Ideas and Options Alberta: Lake Louise, Turn Moments Into Memories This Christmas. Lake Louise The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louises 12-day Festival of Christmas provides families with warm traditions. The pristine mountain wilderness in The Land of a Million Christmas Trees, as Lake Louise is known, is a vista of alpine evergreens contrasted by a glistening white carpeting of snow and wide-open blue skies - a truly magical holiday setting. Ideas and Options Quebec: Laurentians, Snow, Snow, Snow. The Laurentian Region, with its 350 inches of snow, is pure white magic and an ideal escape for families seeking wintertime fun. From snowmobiling and dogsledding to snow skiing and ice climbing, the choices are many.For Quebecois, the annual family shack outing is a tradition but for everyone else this aspect of Quebec culture is a revelation! It is a sweet family vacation getaway. Field Trip Snow Places: Cross Country Skiing the Ultimate Field Trip. For Devon McCarney and her mom cross country skiing has always been part of their winter vacation fun. Now almost eight winters old she is seasoned and gives beginners three times her age advice.According to information released by the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) North American travel patterns are changing. Vacations are closer to home and emphasize family. Advice SnowPlaces: Snow Fun 101. Everyone needs to enjoy more and stress less. Interview a seven-yearold and you will get the drift. The old ideas have been reinvented by the current generation. The fun factor has not been diminished. On File Quebec: Quebec City, Enjoying Snow Extemes. Quebec City Quebec City as a snow vacation for families is perfect. It is made even more perfect when the annual winter carnival is in progress. The party atmosphere is prevalent everywhere. No one is concerned about snow or ice slowing down activities. Larger than life ice sculptures line the park walk just outside the walls of the old city. The festival mascot Bon Homme oversees the festivities. Anytime after mid-day festival goers, those not on the ski slopes, will begin to hear the bleating of horns. The sound may originate from the middle of any group on the street. The odd thing is that for sure there will be an answer and usually more than one. Tourists buy these horns and eagerly begin moose calling on their own. Normal looking business folk appear in public places wearing red elf hats and every one is happy. Advice Advice: Ski School - Not Just for Sissies. Winter Park And I thought skiing was supposed to be the difficult part, for me getting fitted for boots and skis was far more stressful. I remember what seemed then gigantic black plastic things latched to my feet as I realized to my horror that I walking something like John Travolta in Battleship Earth. On File New Hampshire: Lincoln, Taking the Kids. Lincoln/Woodstock Find the peaceful White Mountains on a map and you will find fun waiting. The Lincoln/Woodstock area offers a rich family vacation menu. Activities include: hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, moose watching, snow skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, horseback riding, sledding, extreme snow tubing, train adventures and maple sugaring. Its also possible to getaway with the kids, have fun and be totally random. News Colorado: Steamboat Springs, Ranked Number One in the West. Staemboat Springs SKI Magazine recently recognized Steamboat as the #1 Family Ski Resort in the West in its annual Top 50 Resort Guide. This is the 17th year that SKI Magazine subscribers have surveyed North America's resorts. Ski Town, U.S.A. Known For Kids Ski Free & Kids Fly Free, Steamboat MountainWatch, Kids Vacation Center and family vacation packages. On File Colorado: Steamboat Springs, Taking the Kids to Snow. Steamboat Springs Known by many as Ski Town USA, community maintains old-fashioned charm and conveys a friendly welcoming atmosphere. More than 40 Olympians call Steamboat home and smile at the mention of Howelsen Hill, their in-town ski hill. Steamboat Ski area is the second largest ski area in Colorado and receives more than 300 inches of snow on average, and has plenty of room and terrain for skiers and riders of all levels. A free shuttle service transports visitors from town to the base of the mountain. In addition to being one of the top family ski destinations in the U.S.A. providing great skiing and boarding for all ages, there are plenty of other reasons for families to select Steamboat Springs for a winter holiday. 1 / 3 Family Vacation Ideas Inn at Essex Culinary Resort Essex Five nights and four mountains. Close to Burlington. www.innatessex.com Montecito Sequoia Lodge Kings Canyon/Sequoia Let our friendly staff take care of your family vacation. www.mslodge.com Related Article Go Ski Card New England New England area Go Ski Card: 14 New England Mountains for 1 Low Price, with No Blackout Dates! www.GoSkiCard.com Mohonk President's Day Special New Paltz Kids stay free during the week. Come play with us. www.Mohonk.com Related Article Colorado Mountain Lodge Telluride Enjoy Parents-to-be Pampering Spree. www.mountainlodgetelluride.com Club Smugglers' Advantage Package Jeffersonville All-inclusive resort, rates starting at $99 per adult per day, $85 per youth ages 3-17. www.smuggs.com Related Article Snow Time in Montana Come make a snow angel in our fresh snow. www.wintermt.com Related Article French Broad Outpost Dude Ranch Celebrate With Us Del Rio Packages including skiing available. www.frenchbroadriver.com Related Article Eastover Mountain Resort Lenox Great fun for the whole family. Sleep Over and Breakfast with Santa in December. Holiday Winter Fun Week December 26 - 30 families ski free. www.eastover.com Related Article The Homestead Resort Midway Polar Express Utah Vacation Package. www.homesteadresort.com Related Article Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Whistler, Located in the heart of Whistler Village. www.sunspreeresorts.com Comfort Inn White Mountains Lincoln Make family memories in the White Mountains. 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El Salvador, Central America Travel Tourism Vacation Information  You are here: About > Travel > Mexico / Central America for Visitors > El Salvador 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 > El Salvador El Salvador, Central America - Travel Tourism Vacation Information A selection of online travel related resources to the country of El Salvador, Central America, with information on accommodations, attractions, history, culture, geography and more. El Salvador Travel Tourism Vacation Information Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Eco Travels in El Salvador Obtain information on the natural environment of El Salvador and the many opportunities available in the country for ecotourism. The site has a directory of ecotourism travel providers. Lonely Planet - Destination El Salvador This site has comprehensive information for travellers to El Salvador. Find out the best time to go, how to get there and other useful information. Photos of El Salvador View some nice photos of many of El Salvador's top attractions. WorldTravelGuide - El Salvador El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, has a lot to offer - beautiful beaches, volcanos, historical ruins and other attractions. This site provides some excellent travel and other information resources for this country.        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Buying Real Estate in Mexico Puerto Vallarta Cozumel, Mexico Whale Watching Fishing In Mexico Headlines Top 6 Travel Books for Mexico and Central America There are many travel guidebooks devoted to Mexico and to... Health Information for Visitors to Mexico and Central America This article provides a summary of the more important health... Safety Considerations for Travelers to Mexico and Central America Travel to Mexico and Central America is not significantly less... Acapulco, Mexico Once a favorite destination of honeymooners, celebrities and the...

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Taiwan Vacations, Taiwan Travel, Taiwan Luxury Resorts, Taiwan Hotels Taiwan Luxury Vacations, Taiwan Cruises, and Taiwan Hotels Guide Site Index Taiwan Vacation Guide: Romantic Taiwan Hotels and Honeymoons Taiwan Vacations and Cruise Consultants Asia Luxury Vacations: Call 1-800 330 8820 to book. Open Every day! 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Taiwan Luxury Villas---Plus tons of enjoyable virtual tours and streaming videos---You will find everything here, all the insider's secrets. Shaped roughly like a tobacco leaf, 240 miles long and 85 miles wide, Taiwan is located 100 miles off the coast of southeastern China and is approximately the same size as Holland. The Portuguese named it La Isla Formosa ("beautiful island") during their occupation in 1517 and for very good reasons. The east coast has magnificent cliffs that dive straight into the ocean and mountains, many over 10,000 feet high, cover two-thirds of the island. The Jade Mountain (Yushan), for example, is the tallest peak in northeast Asia at 13,114 feet; the climate at sea level is subtropical. Taiwan Luxury Tours Taiwan has been loosely affiliated with China since the 13th century and independent since 1945. Today, Taiwan is a living showcase of Chinese culture and tradition. The best display of China's past is seen in The National Palace Museum in Taipei, reputed to be the world's greatest repository of Chinese art. Taiwan Country Highlights Taiwan Country & Its People Another of Taipei's attractions is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, one of the most breathtaking sites in Taiwan. Jade markets, tea shops, parks and more museums also await you. Taiwan is situated in the Western Pacific about 160 kilometers (100 miles) off the southeastern coast of the Asiatic Continent. Lying midway between Korea and Japan to the north and Hong Kong and the Philippines to the south, Taiwan is a natural gateway for travelers to and within Asia. Taiwan has a total area of nearly 36,000 sq. km (14,400 sq.miles). The island is shaped roughly like a tobacco leaf, and is bisected north to south by the Central Mountain Range. About two-thirds of the island is covered with mountains with the rest made up of foothills, terraced flatlands, and coastal plains and basins. Yu Shan (Jade Mountain), the island tallest peak, towers 3,952 meters (12,966 feet) above sea level. The Tropic of Cancer crosses the southern part of Taiwan. Taiwan proper also includes the Penghu Archipelago--a group of 64 islands--and 21 other islands. Most of them are of volcanic origins, while some are formed by a mass of coral reefs. Taiwan is a stable democracy and has a strong and well-developed economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Passport required. Taiwan previously required that U.S. visitors to Taiwan hold passports valid for at least six months. This is no longer the case: Taiwan now considers U.S. passports valid for return to the United States for six months beyond the expiration date of the passport. For specific information about entry requirements, travelers may contact the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2137, via either its main telephone number,(202) 895-1800, or its visa section telephone number,(202) 895-1814. The main fax number at TECRO is (202) 363-0999, and the visa section fax number is (202) 895-0017. There is also an Internet address: http://www.taipei.org/teco.htm. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) also has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN: Unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan are conducted through the American Institute in Taiwan, whose offices are authorized by law to perform American citizen services. For assistance, U.S. citizen travelers may contact the American Institute in Taiwan at No. 7 Lane 134, Hsin Yi Road Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan; telephone (886-2) 2709-2000; fax: (886-2) 2709-0908; or the American Institute in Taiwan branch office at No. 2 Chung Cheng 3rd Road, 5th Floor, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, telephone: (886-7) 224-0154; fax: (886-7) 223-8237. In case of emergencies after working hours, the duty officer at the American Institute in Taiwan at Taipei may be contacted at (886-2) 2709-2013. Taiwan Luxury Vacations & Tours Taiwan boasts a remarkable range of attractions for the visitor, as a destination in itself or in combination with one of its neighbors. Known by the Portuguese as Ihla Formosa, or beautiful island, Taiwan's natural beauty is well complemented by its temples and historically rich cities. For aficionados of Asian art, a visit to Taiwan is almost a mandatory pilgrimage. The National Palace Museum boasts one of the world's most important art collections, originally housed in Beijing's Forbidden City. Taipei's temples and bustling streets are balanced by the waterfalls and hot springs of nearby Yangminshan Park, enlivened each spring by cherry blossoms. South of Taipei, artisans' villages make for a fascinating day's excursion. On the East Coast, Taroko Gorge is a steep ravine with marble-rich cliffs and delightful pavilions. Inland, Sun Moon Lake is a lovely spot, with deep blue waters surrounded by mountains. Traditional arts thrive at Lukang, on the western coast. Traveling south, Tainan boasts a wealth of temples, befitting a city that was the island's capital for over two hundred years. At the southern tip of the island, Kenting National Park is a beautiful land of white sand beaches and exotic tropical plants. 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Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica - Argentina Travel Advice Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica Contact Travelsur | Log Out | Argentina Forums | Search Travelsur Home | Moderators | Register | Edit Profile Argentina Travel Advice » Destinations in Argentina »Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica « Previous Next » Author Message Joseph Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 6:59 pm: Is ist possible to go from TDF to Antarctia or close? Roberto Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 8:35 pm: Hello Joseph and welcome! Yes, it is possible to depart from Ushuaia and cruise to Antarctica. Not all year round so this need to be planned. For specifics please contact Erna at erna@travelsur.net . In the meantime, if I gather some concrete information I will drop it here. Jennifer Castillo New member Username: Travelfan Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2005 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 11:24 am: Hello, I plan to travel in July. Would you eliminate the most southern areas, given the time of year. Is Mendoza worth seeing in July, Bariloche? Will Bariloche be overcrowed because of skiing? Roberto Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, May 23, 2005 - 1:05 pm: Hey Jennifer, I'd say for places like Ushuaia and Calafate days will be too short and excursions would depend on weather permitting issues. Bariloche is a great winter destination as long as you enjoy snow and skiing. It might get a little crowded by end of July/first of August because of school vacations but in general, Bariloche is a fairly big city, so... As for Mendoza, some excursions are high altitude so here it too you may experience very cold weather and snow. If you are comfortable with it, Mendoza is a great place to visit and July will just be fine. Julio Sandoval Castillo Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 10:15 pm: How much would it cost to travel from Buenos Aires to Bariloche and how much is it to rent some snowboards and go boarding or skiing Roberto Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 12:35 am: Welcome Julio! I will get to this (and your other inquiries) in the next few hours. Please check back. Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2005 - 12:29 pm: Julio, a roundtrip ticket Bue - Bariloche - Bue is approx. USD $324 and a day of rental equipemt for skiing is about USD $18 (does not include any clothing). Prices include taxes. Nita Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 10:32 am: Hi Roberto We are going to Argentina 2/5 to 2/18. We are hearing conflicting reports on weather. We are planning Iguazu Falls and Salta region and around Buenos Aires. We would appreciate your input. Thank you in advance. Nita Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2005 - 6:59 pm: Hello Nita and welcome! All three destinations will be hot. Average temperature for Iguazu during the month of Feb. is 80 F, but there are at least an average of 15 days when temperatures are above 90F. In addition, this place will be very humid. In Salta, temperatures are a bit lower as well as humidity. Rain is similar in both areas. Jan and Feb are the rainy month in Salta. Only 11 days average are above 78F in Salta. Many excursions here might involve altitude so you may experience and even cooler weather. As for Buenos Aires, it will also be hot and humid but I doubt as much as Iguazu. Temperatures may hover around the 88/90F but some days may feel specially hot. What did the conflicting reports said? Wing Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 6:44 pm: We plan to travel to El Chalten to hike in March. Is this a good time to travel there? Are there hotels in that region? Are there many day hike trails available? Can we do this by ourselves without travel agents? Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 7:36 pm: Hi... I think this can be done on your own provided you do some homework. El Chalten is *very* small and therefore lacks infraestructure. Although high season is January/February, March is bound to be busy so if you plan to just arrive and find yourself at home you will be for a shock. There are at least 100+ rooms inventory available in dozens of cabins/hostels and small accomodations but during the busy season that may not be much. Bear in mind El Chalten is very isolated and to reach it you will need to drive approximately 220 km from the nearest place -El Calafate- to where you will arrive by plane. This drive is lengthy because the road is composed of pebbles. As you can see traveling by yourself will require planning. There are trails available both for the beginner and the seasoned trekker. Trails may last 1 hour to 7 hours or more and they may involve different levels of difficulty. Most of them are easy and enjoyable. I think you can hike at least a dozen or so trails that have been well mapped. You can do this by yourself and arrange accomodations in advance, but once there your first action should be to approach the information desk at Parque Nacional Los Glaciares to become acquainted with the rules and regulations for visiting the area. On site, there will be many guides and turist services as well. wing Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 11:55 am: Hi Roberto, Thank you very much for your response. I understand there is a bus to El Chalten from El Calafate. What is the bus schedule and how much does it cost? Can we fly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires in the morning and take the bus to El Chalten in the afternoon? If El Chalten is too remote may be we will hike around El Calafate. How are the hiking trails in El Calafate? Are they close to town or far away? Is it safe to hike without guides? We like to hike different places how is the scenary between El Calafate and El Chalten? Is it very different or about the same? Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 4:49 pm: Wing, give me a few days please. I am on road as I write... Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 7:00 pm: Hello Wing, here is some more information. There are buses every day from Calafate to El Chalten. Departing in the morning at around 8am and returning to Calafate at around 10pm (departing from El Chalten at 6pm). You should spend at least one night in Calafate in order to take the bus to El Chalten. The drive is approximately 4 hours (for 215 kms). El Chalten is not *too* remote at all, just small. If you reach Calafate it will be a shame not to make it to El Chalten. I would not know the price for the bus ticket. I would not know either how Calafate trekking compares to Chalten trekking. This can only be known if done. Here are a few links that have a ton of information: Todo Calafate EL Chalten Wing Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 7:46 pm: Roberto, Thank you very much for the information. I can not find flight schedule to go from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Can you help? We plan to arrive Buenos Aires on February 26 early in the morning. Is there a flight that day to go to El Calafate? Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 1:41 pm: Will check on this tomorrow morning and publish the rates/schedules here. Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 144 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 3:16 pm: Buenos Aires - Calafate roundtrip February 26 USD $239 taxes included Leaving 8.50 am from Ezeiza international. Arriving 12.03 pm to Calafate. Argentine Airlines. Prices may vary at the time of booking. They also depend on availability. As of this morning, there were many seats available. If you are interested, you can always contact Erna at erna@travelsur.net lulu Unregistered guest Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:36 pm: Dear Roberto, I'm interested in traveling from Tierra del Fuego to Antartica for a short period of time in December. Any suggetions on scenic trip & destinations there & back? Thank you.}}} Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 204 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 5:26 pm: Lulu, I will post something about it on Monday, once I have a chance to talk to the Buenos Aires office... Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 205 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 1:37 pm: Lulu, the guys at the office in Buenos Aires tell me there are no ships -that we know of- leaving for Antartida in December. Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 206 Registered: 12-2004 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 ( Vote! ) Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:51 am: If I receive new information I will post it here. Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional. 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