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• Shifting tides of homicidal violence

  
  Inner Diablog — Authority: 141
  The chart above shows the number of homicides per 100 inhabitants across Central America. (Gracias a The Black Box ). Costa Rica has seen the largest increase relatively, more than doubling over the past 16 years, with 40% of victims in their twenties.
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• Travel Video – Tikal

  
  GoBackpacking — Authority: 131
  _The latest High Definition video from Jason and Aracely at TwoBackpackers.com features my favorite Mayan ruins – Tikal in Guatemala.  It looks like they had mistier weather than I did, however the video certainly captures what it feels like to be there – climbing the ruins and the rickety staircase up Temple 4, ...
  11 hours ago

• In Verapaz, El Salvador, destruction is widespread

  
  Oxfam America Blog — Authority: 485
  Boulders litter Verapaz, El Salvador, following heavy rains that triggered landslides last weekend. Photo by Tjarda Muller Oxfam America’s Tjarda Muller lives in El Salvador where torrential rains last weekend caused widespread damage. She visited one of the hardest-hit communities, Verapaz, yesterday. Listen to ...
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• MITM Americas starts soon

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 539
  In just one week, the 15th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, will commence in Havana, Cuba, at the Meliá Cohiba Hotel. read more
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• Costa Rica’s Los Altos Beach Resort

  
  Jetsettersblog — Authority: 155
  Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa, the latest luxury boutique resort on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, has officially opened in Manuel Antonio. The 21-acre condo-resort offers one-, two-, three, and four-bedroom suites, which are outfitted with large salons, gourmet kitchens and furnishings defined by a modern ...
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• The Final 16 Matches on the Road to South Africa

  
  Footy Factor — Authority: 469
  World Cup qualification is back on the agenda this weekend as 18 teams from around the globe battle it out for the remaining 9 places. With 23 nations already qualified for next summer’s tournament, here’s how things stack up in the final 16 matches on the road to South Africa : What: European playoffs ...
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• Best Honeymoon Resorts RCI

  
  Travel Resources — Authority: 115
  RCI is a company that provides clearing services for the holidays, whether a week of timeshare in the network. RCI With so many stations available, it will be difficult for you to decide that the “best” is for the spouses. However, you may be able to indicate your choice with some suggestions and guidelines. ...
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• Drought and Dignity in Guatemala

  
  Oxfam America Blog — Authority: 485
  Corn will be in short supply this winter in many indigenous communities in Baja Verapaz. Photo by James Rodriguez/Oxfam America As promised, here is an update on Oxfam’s plan to help the people I met in Guatemala described in my last post : You can read about our work with Gloria Gonzalez’s organization ASECSA ...
  2 days ago

• Moon Belize Giveaway

  
  Gadling — Authority: 694
  Filed under: Arts and Culture , Learning , Belize , Books , Central America Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago I reviewed Moon Belize (8th edition) , written by Joshua Berman, who is familiar not only with Belize but also Nicaragua and other parts of ...
  2 days ago

• Traveling in the Future

  
  Where's the Travel Answer Man — Authority: 131
  Life changing experiences, educational travel and travel philanthropy will replace surf, sand and sun. Travelers in the future will demand and expect more than just a tan line plus some sand in between their toes.  They want life changing experiences. Many hope to be difference makers in the lives of others, ...
  2 days ago

• Thoughtful Thursday – Sisters

  
  Caridad Pineiro Blog — Authority: 125
  I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve got a new blogging gig over at PowerfulLatinas.com and this month’s theme at Powerful Latinas is sisters – La Hermana . We’ve got blood sisters and soul sisters, but as women, sisters play a powerful role in our lives. Take a moment to stop by Powerful Latinas and ...
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• Day of the Dead in Nicaragua....

  
  Small Fish in the Big Taco — Authority: 118
  Day of the Dead is a very important day of observance in Nicaragua, especially in the village cemeteries like this one in Catarina about an hour away from Granada... November 2nd is a National holiday in Nicaragua, and extended families flock to the cemeteries to spend the day decorating the graves ...
  3 days ago

• The newest edition of Moon Belize is a gem

  
  Gadling — Authority: 694
  Filed under: Blogs , Belize , Books , Internet Tools , Travel Deals , Central America The first things that come to mind when I think of Belize: Mayan ruins, world-class diving, bird-watching, and hiking through nature. Sounds like a vacation in paradise, if you ask me - and Im from Hawaii. Joshua Berman, ...
  3 days ago

• Belize Tourism Board director leaving after 12 years

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 539
  The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) recently announced that as of December 31, 2009, director of tourism Mrs. Tracy Panton will be leaving her post after a 12-year tenure. read more
  3 days ago

• Freedom for Thee, But Not for We

  
  Cato @ Liberty — Authority: 740
  I expected and got some pushback about my post comparing the Berlin Wall to the wall along our southern border. Happily, it was more civil than the reactions I often get when I talk about immigration and free movement of people. One fair comment focused on the key distinction between the Berlin Wall and our border ...
  3 days ago

• Science Forum: Making Technology Work

  
  PRI's The World — Authority: 625
  Technology has the potential to transform the lives of the world’s poor. Computers, water filters, renewable energy, improved crops all have been touted as tools for pulling people out of poverty. Yet technological fixes often fail to deliver on their promise. So, what can be done to make technology work better for ...
  3 days ago

• Should Washington Care About the Honduran Political Crisis?

  
  Doug Bandow — Authority: 131
  In a word, no.  At least, that’s what I argue on the Campaign for Liberty website.
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• The part of Belize nobody sees: Five reasons not to miss the countrys other side

  
  Gadling — Authority: 694
  Filed under: Belize , Central America The Caribbean coast of Belize is known the world over for its spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the 180-mile barrier reef just off the coast and the famous dive spot known as the Blue Hole , the Belizean coast features the backpacker paradise of Caye ...
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• Costa Rica proposes to downgrade Las Baulas National Park, threatening leatherback sea turtles

  
  Mongabay.com News — Authority: 139
  Costa Rica is considered by many to be a shining example of environmental stewardship, preserving both its terrestrial and marine biodiversity while benefiting from being a popular tourist location. However, a new move by the Costa Rican government has placed their reputation in question. In May of this year the ...
  4 days ago

• Delta launches second weekly non-stop Atlanta - St. Kitts flight

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 539
  Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to celebrate the commencement of a second weekly non-stop flight from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to St. read more
  4 days ago

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