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Top Three Reasons to Visit Mexico's Capital
Reports of crime, air pollution, poverty, and, more lately, H1N1, have made it easy to dismiss Mexico City as a vacation spot. In the second in a series of articles on travel to Mexico, editor Laura Kidder takes a short trip to the capital and gets another story. It's one about Aztecs and Spaniards; Frida and Diego; and a sophisticated, multifaceted city of 22 million people—most of whom didn't catch swine flu and aren't out to steal wallets.... (More)
Is Mexico Safe?
In the first of a series of articles on travel to Mexico, a Fodor's editor—with the help of a few Fodor's writers and readers—weighs in on current safety south of the border....
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Luxury for Less: 5 Tips for Planning Spa Vacations on a Budget
If you're like most people, you probably consider spa vacations a luxury. In this economy, you may have even taken that monthly mani/pedi out of your budget. But is it really wise to skip the spa when you're busier, more sleep deprived, and more stressed out than ever? Here are some ways you can make visiting a spa less of a luxury and more of an essential....
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Go Beyond the Theme Parks: Adventures By Disney
There are several ways that you and your family can experience the world of Disney beyond the theme parks. Taking a trip with Adventures by Disney, a group-tour program started in 2005, is one. The program is geared specifically to the needs of families, and, in 2010, will offer 19 excursions to destinations in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe, and Latin and North America.... (More)
Disney World Ticket Prices Increase: Here's How to Save
Thinking of traveling to Walt Disney World in the near future? The theme park has just raised its ticket prices, but there's still ways to save. (More)
Gifts for the World Traveler
For the traveler who has everything, something new and practical... (More)
Tips for the Super-Organized Traveler
There are scads of Web sites on the Internet that can help travelers plan every aspect of their travels, from sending luggage ahead to finding a public bathroom... (More)
Fear Factor: What's Your Travel Risk Tolerance?
Not everyone is an intrepid traveler. When choosing a destination, it's important to know your limits -- and not only in terms of personal safety and political security. Some places also require tolerance for delays and cancellations, bumpy roads, badly labeled streets, crowded buses, poor sanitation, and big ugly bugs. Other places require a degree of strength when facing heartbreaking poverty -- often made even more startling because it's juxtaposed with extreme wealth. Still other places require concerted efforts just to stay healthy by taking medication or daily precautionary measures or both. The following sources will help you determine just what health, safety, and other issues you'll face in a given destination. How boldly do you go? (More)
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