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Bill Blanning: Chasing Birds And Sharks In Belize

2012-05-11T07:00:00Z

As we explored the ruins, we were treated to more wildlife. A group of playful Howler monkeys swung in the trees around the ruins.

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Travelzoo: Vacations As Educations

2012-04-04T07:00:00Z

Unless every vacation you take involves lying on the beach, there's a lot to be learned while traveling. We rounded up some of the most compelling (and popular) destinations for an edu-vacation.

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Joseph Satto: PHOTOS: An Organic Coffee Plantation With A Secret Ingredient

2012-03-12T07:00:00Z

We arrive at Finca Rosa Blanca in a drenching storm and although we're here for a few days, I'm desperate to lay eyes and boots on the plantation.

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La Carmina: WATCH: Mazatlan's Day Of The Dead

2012-03-05T07:00:00Z

These stands were decorated with real or paper marigolds, photos, favorite foods and belongings. Each had at least one sugar skull, with the name of the dead written on its forehead.

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BootsnAll: PHOTOS: 20 Unique Drinks From Around The World

2012-02-09T07:00:00Z

Even if you're not a big drinker, sampling a unique local beverage can be a fun way to spice up your travels and learn something about the culture at the same time.

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Karin Palmquist: In Struggling Nicaragua, A Wealth Of Adventure

2012-01-15T08:00:00Z

We dragged our Pepto-Bismol pink plastic chairs away from the light and into the sand, facing the water. Somewhere in front of us the black water met the black sky.

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Joshua Berman: Maya Brace For 2012 Apocalypse, Tourist Boom

2011-12-30T09:00:00Z

There are hundreds of theories about the supposed apocalypse predicted by the Maya for 2012, but the implication for Guatemala, southern Mexico and Belize is clear and immediate: more visitors.

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Karin Palmquist: Hanging In Honduras, Central America's Unsung Hero

2011-12-06T07:30:00Z

We found a country with a reputation that doesn't do its friendly people and beautiful countryside any justice.

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Jetsetter.com: Tropical Exuberance Meets Colonial Grace In Nicaragua

2011-11-17T08:40:48Z

The ancient adobes are newly dressed in bright tropical colors and filled with fine restaurants, small boutiques. Horse-drawn carriages still roll along the photogenic streets.

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Karin Palmquist: PHOTOS: Visiting Costa Rica's Turtle Maternity Ward

2011-11-15T08:30:33Z

It's not just turtles that thrive in the nature reserve: The animal and plant diversity in Tortuguero National Park is among the highest in Costa Rica with over 400 kinds of birds and 60 species of frogs.

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PHOTOS: Ten Days In El Salvador

2011-09-26T09:51:00Z

Among Central American countries, El Salvador remains somewhat off the tourist radar. Once war-torn, the country is now bouncing back to life.

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WATCH: El Salvador's Great Balls O' Fire Festival

2011-09-22T14:32:00Z

Every year, the El Salvadoran city of Nejapa hosts one of the world's most bizarre festivals: Bolas de Fuego, which translates to Balls of Fire. Two t...

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Oneika Raymond: In Love With My Adopted City: Antigua, Guatemala

2011-09-16T14:13:00Z

Is it possible to fall in love with a place? I think so. We've spent, if you count up all of the days, After over a week in Antigua, Guatemala, I know for sure, Antigua is my kinda town.

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PHOTOS: 7 Countries With Veg-Friendly Cuisines

2011-09-16T10:18:35Z

Just because someone enjoys a meat-free diet, doesn’t mean they can’t indulge in local delicacies while on the road. In some countries vegetarian ...

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Islands: The Most Eco-Friendly Islands On Earth (PHOTOS)

2011-09-16T08:58:00Z

Looking for an authentic island escape? Here are the 10 purest, wildest and most eco-friendly islands, based on their efforts to preserve culture and ecology.

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Ben Colclough: WATCH: 7 Ultimate Kayaking Trips

2011-09-12T12:42:34Z

Tourist boards seem to wheel out the kayaking photos whenever they want to promote a place as an aspirational destination, often regardless of the reality on the ground.

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Richard Bangs: Costa Rica And The Quest For 'Pura Vida'

2011-09-12T12:34:01Z

Costa Rica is like the monkey who locked up the zookeeper. It's put away the constrained thinking that keeps others stuck in unproductive routines and allowed its wildness to escape the margins.

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Wallace J Nichols: 10 Great Places Visit And Help Wild Animals

2011-09-09T13:32:00Z

People can now volunteer with wildlife conservation projects while traveling or see and learn about wild animals in their natural habitat while supporting efforts to protect them.

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10 Awesome Fall Break Destinations

2011-08-19T14:27:07Z

It's back to school time and college students know what that means: time to start planning for fall break. Though not as legendary as its spring count...

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Destin-Nation Honduras: Central American Travel On The Cheap (PHOTOS)

2011-06-09T13:51:26Z

Honduras is the in the middle of a massive tourism infrastructure build out, which makes now the time for budget travelers to take advantage of increa...

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Check Out UNESCO's 25 Newest World Heritage Sites

2011-06-29T19:24:38Z

Twenty-five new cultural landmarks around the world have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, marking them for preservation for future generati...

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Destin-Nation Guatemala: Treating the Tropical Troubles (PHOTO)

2011-07-12T15:43:22Z

Forget Costa Rica. Guatemala's rough beauty and powerful history make it the desirable Central American destination for explorers with a philanthropic...

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Destin-Nation Costa Rica: Hitting the Beach in Central America (PHOTOS)

2011-06-02T11:41:55Z

With coasts on both the Pacific and Caribbean, the Central American country of Costa Rica is home to more than 750 miles of shoreline. To the traveler...

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Sandwiches Around the World: 10 International Bites on a Bun

2011-04-21T15:50:57Z

Who doesn't love sandwiches? They are the perfect food for almost any occasion, and it doesn't take a degree from Le Cordon Bleu to figure out how to ...

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PHOTOS: The Caribbean's Must-See Waterfalls

2011-03-21T08:53:27Z

Here at Huffington Post Travel, it's pretty obvious we have a thing for waterfalls (check out a top 30 list that soon expanded thanks to readers' inpu...

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