Central America (Belize vacation) peace dividend: tourism

Central America peace dividend: tourism
Ten or 20 years ago, mentions of countries like Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala conjured up visions of soldiers and civil war. But today Central America...
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

Local man's job involves months on luxury liner
A cruise can be the ultimate getaway, with meals, entertainment and countless ways to relax, all within the confines of a luxury liner.
Source: pittsburghlive.com

A tourism revolution
Central American nations revitalize their image.
Source: www.newsobserver.com

State of shame
Lt. Col. Edgar Montalvo has been deployed overseas six times in 10 years. First Sgt. Brandi Schiff has spent more time overseas for the military in the last six years than in the United States.
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

Belize Developer Signs With CapNet Securities Corporation
HONOLULU----March 14, 2006--Belizea Corporation, one of the largest landowners in the Central American nation of Belize, announced today that it has retained the services of CapNet Securities Corporation, one of American's premier financial advisory firms.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

LOCAL EVENTS, ESCORTED TOURS & TRAVEL INFO
The area code for all phone numbers is 503 unless otherwise indicated. Spanish language: Spanish-speaking people are invited to the free noon Monday meeting of El Circulo Espanol at First Congregational Church. Marcella Nandor talks about her experiences while studying in Spain and Latin America.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

SEARCHING FOR A TRUE CARIBBEAN HIDEAWAY?
If you define your tropical escape as something beyond swim-up bars and limbo contests, read on. (Hint: It's not 300-room cookie-cutter chain resorts.) Here are five one-of-a-kind hideouts that provide true escape for city-weary types. These outposts require a little extra effort to reach, and once you've arrived, you'll want a book--or two--to fill the time one might normally spend on vacation
Source: feeds.chicagotribune.com

Hidden places
5 great escapes in the Caribbean 1. A cove of your own Guana Island, British Virgin Islands
Source: feeds.chicagotribune.com

Mama-rama: No sunshine on spring break
"Mom," my 8-year-old son Jacob sighed the other day, "Are we going anywhere for spring break? I really need a vacation."
Source: www.lansingstatejournal.com