Oceania articles

 For anyone needing transport between the Marco Polo Airport and Venice, Italy, the website of the Tourist Board of Venice has a very good presentation of the alternatives. Visit www.turismovenezia.it/eng. — G.F.
In the January ’06 issue, page 50, Cecilia Morrissey shared extensive advice on arranging flights around the world. Here she offers advice on other things to consider when planning months-long travels.
Are you considering a trip around the world (Dec. ’05, pg. 53)?
The itinerary for our 12-day “Aegean, Danube & Black Sea Explorer” tour from Insight Vacations, Inc.
I wish to echo the concern expressed by Fred Kerr about speed traps in the South Island of New Zealand (July ’06, pg. 18).
In case a traveler is injured abroad, medical care will be necessary and all initial care will be local. The quality of care can and will vary greatly, and if the trauma is severe, hospitalization and surgery may follow.
by Marcia Brandes, Atlanta, GA
We’ve found the “hop on/hop off” buses in the larger cities not only one of the best buys but an economical way to see the city.