South American Countries Cooperating For Travelers

In an interesting move, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, and Venezuela have signed an agreement to allow their citizens to travel between them without passports.

The measure, designed to boost tourism and business activity, allows travellers to cross borders for up to 90 days, with only an identity card.

It was agreed at a meeting of the South American Community of Nations in the Chilean capital, Santiago.

Cooperation will also be extended on other social and political issues.

Visa-free travel "represents a step in our efforts to eliminate our traditional divisions," said Chilean Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley.

Mr Foxley said that three basic areas were important to boost regional integration - transport, energy, and the reduction of social inequalities.

Twelve countries learning how to play together....

Translation of Technical Travel Terms....

I found this funny list Jack Kolb posted of definitions for tourists - thanks Jack!
............ TERM ................................. TRANSLATION

Old world charm ................................. No bath
Tropical ............................................. Rainy
Majestic setting ................................. A long way from town
Options galore .................. Nothing is included in the itinerary
Secluded hideaway ...................... Impossible to find or get to
Pre-registered rooms .......................... Already occupied
Explore on your own ........................... Pay for it yourself
Knowledgeable trip hosts ....They've flown in an airplane before
No extra fees ..................................... No extras
Nominal fee ....................................... Outrageous charge
Standard ........................................... Sub-standard
Deluxe .............................................. Standard
Superior ............................................ One free shower cap
All the amenities ................................ Two free shower caps
Plush ................................................ Top and bottom sheets
Gentle breezes ...................... Occasional Gale-force winds
Light and airy ..................................... No air conditioning
Picturesque ....................................... Theme park nearby
Open bar ........................................... Free ice cubes

Gift A Vacation This Holiday

For Information About Where To Get Travel Gift Certificates, See The List At The Right....

Sam

Looking for a gift that will be remembered long after the ribbon is off the package? How about a vacation?

Whatever the reason or the occasion, you can help someone you love fulfill their wildest travel fantasies.

Do you have a workaholic family member? Give him/her a well deserved relaxing vacation to a ski resort, or a island spa?

Instead of buying yet another truckload of tired toys or electronic equipment for Christmas, how about a family vacation to Disneyland or a dude ranch?

Struggling to find an appropriate wedding or anniversary gift? How about a romantic seaside get away?

Stressed out angry teen? Outward bound offers adventure vacations that will help teens get their emotions under control and develop self confidence and independence.

Your favorite student wants to study in another country? An educational tour or foreign language study could be just what they want?

New baby in the house? Mom and dad would enjoy a weekend away at a Bed and Breakfast!

Dad retiring? Get together with your siblings and surprise your parents a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world.

Whether your gift recipient is young or old, single or married, adventurous or relaxed....there is a vacation just for them.

Giving the gift of travel can be a little tricky. It is essential that you give an "all inclusive" gift. If you just give airline tickets, it may cost the recipient more for food and lodging than it cost you for the ticket - what kind of a gift is that?

If you are going to give an actual ticket to somewhere, you must know the recipients taste and time schedule.

The best way to give the gift of travel is with a travel gift certificate. You can contact a travel agent, or check out the following online sites for gift certificates.

An important part of gift giving is the package. With a gift certificate you can get really creative. You can hide the certificate in a plastic airplane or cruise ship. A romantic weekend in a box of massage oils or chocolates. You might tie a card with the certificate inside to the handle of a piece of luggage. You can gear the wrap to the destination, for example, wrap a gift certificate to a Hawaii trip around a pound of Kona Coffee, or a world trip around a globe, or a trip to New Zealand in a video of The Lord of the Rings.

Give way to your imagination and give the gift of dreams - travel vacations.

Let's Talk Turkey!

Someone the other day was telling me about his great vacation to Turkey, of all places. I guess I hadn't really thought about it as a real European "hotspot" , but this guy was telling me about the great beaches. Now that makes sense, Turkey is surrounded by 3 different seas, the Mediterranean Sea on the south, the Black Sea on the north and the Aegean Sea in the west, happens to be dotted with breathtakingly beautiful beaches. So I thought I'd look to see if there were singles tours to Turkey - and so this is what I found....

Sam



Why holiday in Turkey?

Singles Holidays to Turkey

The breath taking natural beauty of Turkey and particularly Olu Deniz resort has probably the most beautiful and photographed white beach, sheltered blue lagoon, turquoise water and costal mountains in the Mediterranean.

Because of its beauty, it is a protected area and you wont find stunning views marred. However there is plenty of bars and restaurants just set back from the beach and there is wide variety of watersports by day and plenty of night life those who wish to dance under the stars.

The value for money is incredible and the people are charming. Turkish food is mouth watering, delicate and beautifully presented. Local wine is a must and the Turkish Efes beer works well and is refreshing.

Check out Walking in the Turkish Countryside http://solitairhols.co.uk/turkey_walk.htm