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How Halloween was celebrated 6,000 years ago (Photos)

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Whether it was called Halloween, Mictlantecuhtle (Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead) in Mexico, Teng Chieh (Hungry Ghost Festival) in China, Obon Festival in Japan or by many other names around the world, it is...
Day of the Dead Celebrant Dispensing Mescal, Oaxaca Mexico

Ballooning getaway in Northern Arizona (Photos)

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Northern Arizona is a wonderful place to escape the chill of the northern climes. Among the many interesting and fun activities in the area is hot air ballooning. Outside of Phoenix you can take a sunrise you (or sunset) flight...
Ballooning in Northern Arizona

Scottsdale Arizona resort features the artwork of renowned Cuban artist in exile (Photos)

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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s restaurant, deseo, is showcasing the work of Cuban artist, Nelson Garcia-Miranda. Exiled from his homeland, resident artist Nelson Garcia-Miranda creates works of art live in the deseo lounge.After...
Nelson Garcia-Miranda at Work

Viente de Noviembre: a Mexican Maya village opens to tourism (Photos)

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As we entered the village we were greeted by several women attired in the traditional Maya shift called a huipil. We were ushered into a palapa (thatched hut) and were served a breakfast of typical Maya food—brazo de...
Mayan Family

The Phoenix resort – luxury on Belize’s Ambergris Caye (Photos)

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We arrived at the dock and were warmly welcomed by a member of The Phoenix resort’s staff. As we experienced throughout this trip these island people are friendly, caring and very proud of their island. We had...
Sunrise The Phoenix Resort, Ambergris Caye BELIZE

Las Terrazas Resort – laid back luxury on Belize’s Ambergris Caye (Photos)

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The Belize island of Ambergris Caye (pronounced key) and the Northern Hemisphere's largest barrier reef lie just off the tip of the southernmost part of Mexico.I was in the south of the Mexican Caribbean—the state...
O Restaurant, Las Terrazas Resort

A springtime road trip from Taos, New Mexico to Mesa Verde, Colorado and beyond (Photos)

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There is something invigorating about getting in your vehicle and hitting the road for parts unknown (or known) especially in the spring when vegetation is greening and flowering and wild life has come out of hiding. This trip is from...

The most crowded island in the world (Photos)

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What is the most crowded island in the world? Some New Yorkers will say Manhattan. The Japanese thought they might have claim to it until they heard about Santa Cruz del Islote, an island located off the coast of...
Fishing Boats

Hotel Aviá 93, ultra modern luxury in downtown Bogota Colombia (Photos)

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I arrived from the airport late at night and was met at my taxi by a cheerful concierge. Check in was quick and efficient. When I arrived at my room, awaiting me was a room service trolley&nbsp...
Hotel Aviá 93

Victoria House Resort barefoot luxury on Belize's Ambergris Caye

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Ambergris Caye (Caye is pronounced key) is an island off the coast of Belize, Central America which boasts the world's second largest barrier reef. The official language of the country is English, which makes it much easier for...
Victoria House Resort barefoot luxury on Belize's Ambergris Caye

Punta Faro Resort a bit of South American paradise (Photos)

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I really enjoyed the two hour boat ride from Cartagena, Colombia to Múcura Island and passing by some of the other islands of the San Bernardo Archipelago. Of most interest to me was the island of Santa Cruz del...
Hotel Grounds, Punta Faro

Ambergris Caye, Belize's premiere Caribbean getaway (Photos)

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by John LamkinAmbergris Caye (Caye is pronounced key) is one of the Caribbean islands off the coast of Belize, Central America. The official language of the country is English and the currency is fixed to the U.S. Dollar at...
waterfront from Caliente

The real estate scene for expats on Ambergris Caye, Belize (Photos)

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Ambergris Caye (pronounced key) is one of the most popular destination in the English speaking, Central American country of Belize. The second largest barrier reef in the world is located just mile from the shore of this Caribbean island, making...
Sunrise, Coco Beach, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Searching for Panama in Mexico, hats that is (Photos)

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Story and photos by John LamkinIn the center of the small town we saw several tricycle rickshaws waiting for passengers. We were looking for sombreros–hats. Viewing the giant hat sculpture, next to the church, in the village...
Hat Monument and Church

A magic town in the Yucatan Peninsula, Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Photos)

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Story and photos by John LamkinIf you can not access the slideshow, click hereSwaying in my hammock, the cool tropical breeze kissing my toes as I gaze across the azure waters of Laguna Bacalar, I sample a banana from the...
Cenote Azul and Laguna Bacalar

The Travel Writers Association announces its 2013 excellence award winners

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New York based Travel Writers Association (TWA) announced the winners of its 2013 TWA Awards Competition. Awards were given to travel writers, media specialists and photographers whose outstanding work was represented in print and electronic media...
TWA Office

Search for the lost Maya city (Photos)

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by John LamkinThe president of the municipality, Cora Amalia, affirmed the stories I’d been hearing. There was a “lost” Maya city hidden in the nearby jungle that rivals Tikal in Guatemala and has a pyramid larger...
Mask at Dzibanche near to lost Maya city

IFWTWA invites non-members to attend its 2013 Hawaii conference (Photos)

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The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) has for the first time decided to invite non-members to attend its 2013 conference by joining the association with a special membership.This should be a wonderful opportunity...
Hawaiian Sunset

Luxury in ancient Mayaland. Hotel Marina Copán, Copán, Honduras, Central America (Photos)

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Story and photographs by John LamkinOne place that I think should be on everyone's bucket list is the amazing old Maya city of Copán. This is the best and most complete of the restored ancient Maya cities...
 Hotel Marina Copán

Merger of two major media professional organizations, NYTWS and TWA (Photos)

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The New York Travel Writers Society (NYTWS) has recently announced a merger with the Travel Writers Association (TWA). The two organizations will operate under the name of the NYTWS. This is good news for both groups. According to T.R...
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