South America articles

A novel approach to travel
Features, May 2006 issue.
What books or movies inspired you to travel to another country (outside of North America and the Caribbean)? ITN asked that question and received many responses, which were printed in the June through September 2005 and February 2006 issues. Here are a few more.

Your point of interest
Columns, May 2006 issue.
by Janet M. Denninger, a photography tour operator

TravLtips didn’t blink
Travelers' Intercom, April 2006 issue.
In late summer ’05 we booked with Cruise West, through TravLtips, a Central American cruise to take place during the Christmas holidays. At the time, we noted the ship’s departure on our calendar but forgot to note that we had to be in Costa Rica the day before.

Honduras with Maya Temple Tours
Tours in Review, April 2006 issue.
My husband, Maurice, and I had a remarkable trip to Honduras, Dec. 31, ’05-Jan.

Consider Guatemala
Travelers' Intercom, March 2006 issue.
Having made three trips to Guatemala, when I read Judith Anshin’s story in the January ’06 issue it brought back many happy memories of this beautiful land and of the wonderful people who live there.

Costa Rica with Get to Costa Rica Tours
Tours in Review, March 2006 issue.
From our initial contact with Get to Costa Rica Tours (624 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501; 877/877-8666 or www.gettocostarica.com) to arrange a 9-day/8-night customized tour of the country, I was impressed with the company.

Central America with Overseas Adventure Travel
Tours in Review, March 2006 issue.
I had some concerns about crime in Guatemala after reading reports in ITN and other publications about bandits and attacks on tourists. I hope these reports do not discourage people from visiting this country.

Jewelry Shopping
Features, March 2006 issue.

Château de Veauce
Travelers' Intercom, March 2006 issue.
Most travelers in France are familiar with the châteaux at Chenonceau and Chambord, but the Château de Veauce? Not likely.

Beyond the Panama Canal
Columns, March 2006 issue.
by Julie Skurdenis