BY DARRELL HARTMAN
We were in the jungle, about an hour’s drive inland from Mexico’s Caribbean coast, when I stumbled upon a fine metaphor for the Riviera Maya, the tourist-friendly nickname for the eastern edge of the Yucatan peninsula.
Our group of six had kayaked and then hiked along a well-marked path to a cenote. Stripping down [...]
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By ANTHONY CURTIS / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News
With the holiday season approaching, now is the best time to lock in a low room rate in Las Vegas, and the state of the economy has pushed rates to their lowest levels in years.
The week of Nov. 17, Las Vegas Advisor called every casino [...]
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VANCOUVER, B.C. — Canadian ski operators could be in for a tough season this winter as travellers rethink their vacation plans amid growing economic problems in this country and around the world.
Financing and credit troubles have already plagued several resorts, while others are hoping loyal skiers and snowboarders looking to stay close to home will [...]
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By Amanda Hernandez
It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but this year the economic crisis may not bring the customers and their money to retailers this Black Friday.
Many shoppers turned out for the midnight opening of the Premium Outlet Mall and they have been filling the stores ever since.
“Black Friday is supposed [...]
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