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Mexico and Central America - Travel Vacation Tourism Information for Visitors  You are here: About > Travel > Mexico / Central America for Visitors 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 From Apply Now , Your Guide to Mexico / Central America for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Top 6 Travel Books for Mexico and Central America There are many travel guidebooks devoted to Mexico and to Central America. Here is my recommended list of top travel books which should prove to be valuable aids for many visitors to this area of the world. Read Archives | permalink Health Information for Visitors to Mexico and Central America This article provides a summary of the more important health related issues that visitors to Mexico or Central America should be aware of when planning a trip to this area of the world Read Archives | permalink Safety Considerations for Travelers to Mexico and Central America Travel to Mexico and Central America is not significantly less safe than travel to many other areas of the world. However, visitors to this area must exercise care, common sense and a high degree of awareness with respect to their personal security. Here are some safety considerations to keep in mind in this regard. Read Archives | permalink Acapulco, Mexico Once a favorite destination of honeymooners, celebrities and the "jet set" crowd, Acapulco is now a resort town that appeals to many types of travelers. Read this article for more information. Read Archives | permalink The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a biological reserve owned and managed by the Tropical Science Center, a Costa Rican nonprofit, scientific research organization. This reserve is regarded by many as one of the top tropical plant and wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It is perhaps the most beautiful of the many cloud forests located in Costa Rica and has become one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in Central America. Read Archives | permalink Hurricane Wilma AP reports that Hurricane Wilma sent ocean waves surging over the narrow strip of land that holds Cancun's resort hotels Saturday, flooding streets several yards deep as some 30,000 tourists huddled in hotels and shelters taking on water. Read more... Read Archives | permalink Packing List for Travelers to Mexico & Central America An important aspect of good travel planning is deciding what items to take with you on your vacation. What you take will, of course, depend on such factors as the climate of your destination, the types of activities you propose to engage in while there and the duration of your trip. The general rule to keep in mind is to bring all of the basic or essential items you might need but resisting the temptation to pack non-essential items. In other words, do not over-pack! Read Archives | permalink Fishing In Mexico Mexico offers hundreds of fishing spots and is a top location to visit for a great fishing trip. Mexicos deep sea fishing is world famous and there are many excellent charters and guides to choose from to make sure you get the most out of your fishing adventure. Read Archives | permalink Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel is the largest island in Mexico and the country's top diving destination. Cozumel derives its name from the Mayans who believed the island to be a sacred shrine. In the Mayan language, Cozumel translates to "land of the swallows," a reflection of the indigenous birds that make the island their home. Read Archives | permalink Health Information for Visitors to Mexico and Central America This article provides a summary of the more important health related issues that visitors to Mexico or Central America should be aware of when planning a trip to this area of the world. 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Ely Minnesota Resorts Family Vacations Fishing & Golf MN Our Ely Minnesota resort, offers a fantastic Minnesota vacation, whether you are looking for an unforgettable resort getaway for your group a fishing vacation or just an evening of fun and entertainment with your family. Free Internet Business Center Ely Minnesota, gateway to the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness , has been known for years as the "Canoe Capital of the World." Read what people who have been here, have to say about Ely . There is no denying that summer has been the most popular time to vacation in the Ely area. Now that the new Grand Ely Lodge has arrived, it's not just for summer anymore. We are a four season resort with year round activities including hiking, biking, canoeing , Minnesota snowmobiling and ice fishing. The Grand Ely Lodge offers casual dining and a complete complement of meeting facilities for groups of all sizes. Pick a season...we'll help you plan your perfect Minnesota Resort getaway and let you enjoy your stay at one of the country's most beautiful and adventurous natural settings. Located on scenic Shagawa Lake across from the historic Pioneer Mine, Grand Ely Lodge is just one mile from downtown Ely. The full-activity lodge is located on ten acres in the beautiful north woods among the many pristine lakes that cover Minnesota's northland. Hiking, biking and snowmobile trails abound and the fishing and wildlife make each day an adventure. Listen to the sounds of Spring in the north country as it appears from under its blanket of snow. View area wildlife, smell the flowers, and then relax in one of our 61 comfortably equipped rooms - most with a spectacular view of Shagawa Lake. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is at noon. If Summer is your choice to visit the northland, you're bound to be enjoying our great outdoors. Berry picking, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, biking or just enjoying the beauty of northeastern Minnesota are several ways to spend a day or week! Get Flash! Macromedia.com An explosion of color awaits you in the Fall. Explore the area during what many feel is our most beautiful time of the year. This could be the perfect time and place to hold your next business retreat! For those who love to venture out in the snow, winter wonderland's playground awaits you! Hundreds of miles of well-groomed trails await the cross-country skiers and snowmobiles that visit the Ely area each winter. Snowshoeing, dog sledding and ice fishing are also popular winter-time activities L ODGING R ESERVATIONS A CTIVITIES D INING M EETINGS M ARINA L OCATION O UR B ROCHURE S PECIALS /P ACKAGES G RAND G IVEAWAY W HAT P EOPLE S AY L OCAL L INKS F ISHING/ H UNTING W EATHER C ONTACT U S S ITE M AP H OME Grand Ely Lodge www.grandelylodge.com The finest of Minnesota Resorts - Four Season Resort Vacations 400 North Pioneer Road Ely, Minnesota 55731 800-365-5070 218-365-6565 Fax 218-365-2840 2005Grand Ely Lodge Designed by Midwest Captions, Inc .

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Austria Travel Guide - Information and Advice Austria Travel Guide Information and Advice Austria Map | Austria Pictures Vienna Pictures | Vienna Travel Guide exodus specialises in “The different holiday”, offering the widest selection of walking, adventure, cycling, mountain biking, wildlife, cultural and winter holidays, and overland journeys across all seven continents! exodus: Homepage | Austria Tours | Brochure Request Austria Travel Guide, climate: Best: May - June, September for summer activities with less crowds and less heat than July/Aug, or Dec - March for a deep white winter. Worst: The country is rarely over hot or hideously overcrowded but July, August and Christmas are very busy times, while Oct/November can be miserable - dark, wet and grey. Length of stay: Minimum worthwhile stay, not incl. flights: Vienna and Salzburg - 4 days Recommended: At least 2 weeks to take in Vienna, Salzburg and some country/mountain activities. Main Festivals in Austria : mid May- June: Vienna Festival - wide range of arts, especially music, naturally, but also dance and theatre, sometimes challenging pieces, all set in magnificent buildings. mid July-Aug: ImPulsTanz - a dynamic and diverse dance festival across the whole of lovely Vienna. End July - end August: Salzburg Festival - opera and concerts. 'Europe's most prestigious summer musical event.' Very large, very expensive. Every year in Mozart's pretty home town. Dec 31st, Kaiserball - waltzing into Vienna's glamorous ball season is this, the ultimate in smart dances, set in the magnificent Hofburg Palace. No expense spared. For some precise dates, more suggestions and information see European Festivals or Arts Festivals Austria activities guide: Hiking: The Alps in summertime offer a zillion stunning, well-marked walking routes, open along with the spring flowers in late May. The Zillertal Alps are particularly scenic and leg friendly, and Zell am Ziller is a good starting point. Lifts help the less fit. Climbing: Plenty of challenging climbs available, with northern Tyrol being especially popular . Skiing: With all those mountains and snow Austria is a great downhill and cross-country ski destination, tho' not cheap. Tyrol and Vorarlberg are most popular. Hangliding & paragliding: Due to the excess of high places and affluence of the country, gliding is commonplace and kit can be rented easily from ski resorts. Rafting /canoeing: Land Salzburg [Salzburg Alps] has superb locations for watersports from quiet canoeing to wild white water rafting. Speed boats are restricted. Biking: This country is extremely bike friendly, with rental machines available from most railway stations and dedicated tracks everywhere. The best long route is the Lower Danube Cycle Track, running beside the river from Vienna to Naarn and passing many gorgeous medieval towns on the way. River Cruises: Lengthy and a bit slow on sights . If your travel time is limited don't bother with the Danube. Night life: Austria is culturally more about classical music than techno raves, tho' the natives do know how to have a good time. Austria Star Guide: Monuments *** Shopping and souvenirs ** Walkability ***** Food Quality and Variety *** Value for Money *** Hotel Prices and Value *** Beaches no sea! Wildlife ** Landscape ***** Local People **** Architecture ***** Safety ***** Nightlife and Clubbing **** Health Problems none Museums ***** Why Travel to Austria? It's efficient, safe, uncrowded [by locals - total population is about 8m], and has stunning towns and magnificent mountains . The rise and fall of the Hapsburg dynasty [1278- 1914] and the Austrian Empire is a monumental story, gone but not forgotten by tourists gaping at the mass of gothic, baroque and rococo royal relics or listening to present day concerts by long-dead Vienna inhabitants - Mozart, Strauss, Brahms and Beethoven to name but a few. Museums offer a lot more than Hapsburg lifestyle samples and cover many topics in great depth and style. The climate offers a comfortable heat in the summer and acceptable cold in winter, encouraging year-round outdoor activities, particularly summer hiking and winter skiing. Transport systems are brilliant and road access to other European cities is easy. Locals are friendly and many speak English. Downside: -Food is heavy and dedicated to carnivores. Vegetarians may have a hard time finding suitable body fuel. -German is more a language of command than conversation. Where to travel in Austria: 1] ***Vienna, a superbly walkable, beautiful, interesting city. Vienna page 2] **Salzburg. Mozart's home is a pretty little town - well, the old bit is - but heavily travelled and without much space to permit tourists to relax and enjoy its rampant baroquery properly. The castle towering over Salzburg is sturdily interesting, as is the cathedral, the Residenz [palace] and the nearby graveyard/catacombs, but the focus is more on where Wolfie the Wonder Boy grew up or Sound of Music locations. It's a very long day trip from Vienna so stay over and visit the 16thC town of Krems , magnificent Melk Abbey and Hellbrunn Palace on the way. Also worth a look, 48km from Salzburg, are the ice caves of Eisriesenwelt , near Werfen. Dramatic, elaborate shapes and frozen waterfalls line the 42km of explored caverns, tho' not all is open and guides may be necessary. Fascinating but cold and slippery so not suited to very young or old travellers. 3] ***Salzkammergut is a vista-overload resort area of mountains, lakes and charming towns just east of Salzburg. In the summer it offers walks and water sports, in winter skiing. Key towns are Bad Ischl [fashionable spa resort], St. Wolfgang [on Wolfgangsee Lake] and Hallstatt . 4] ***Grossglockner Road. If you have wheels and it's May-November then this stunning 50km mountain/glacier route will really honk your horn. Start the tortuous tour from Zell am See. 5] *** Innsbruck [Tyrol] A lovely, partly medieval city surrounded by spectacular peaks, it functions perfectly as a summer resort or winter sports base, though it doesn't have immediate access to slopes. Nearby is Seefeld, a prime ski resort that offers more than just slopes and Mutters , 'the most beautiful village in Tyrol' and romantic in any weather. 6 ] ** St Anton am Arlsberg [Tyrol] Near Switzerland this is another picturesque Tyrolean town with some of Europe's best skiing at reasonable prices. The Blue Danube? Not likely, muddy green at best. There is an explanation for the name however... Napoleon had never lost a battle when he came across the white coated Austrian army at Aspern, around the Danube, in 1809. The French, in blue coats, lost, and their bodies were thrown into the Danube. Due to poor dye quality the colour ran into the water, turning it temporarily blue. Strauss remembered the great victory in 1867 by calling his latest waltz, 'The Blue Danube.' Austria Tours Tour operators offering tours to Austria can be found in our listings here: Austria Tours For links to Tourist Offices, Embassies, Cheap Air Tickets, Currency Converter, Climate, Language advice, other online Travel Guides and more, visit Bugbog Travel Directory Map of Europe Visas: EU citizens and nationals of USA, Australia and New Zealand do not need visas for visits up to 90 days. Electricity: Electric sockets are 230v and take 2 round pin plugs. Safety: Crime is rare and more likely to be opportunistic theft by transient East Europeans rather than locals. Language: German is the native language but most Austrians under 50 speak excellent English. Cuisine Guide: This is not good weight-loss country . National dishes tend to be heavy, saucy and meat oriented - hardly surprising for a place with no coastline - while local cheeses, pastries, beers and wines are excellent and too tempting by half. Street snacks tend to be of the sausage, pickles and chunky bread variety. About the only thing that will not pile on the pounds is the superb coffee. Money: The currency is the Euro and prices are fairly high. ATMs are plentiful and most Traveller's Cheques accepted. 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