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Quote: Originally Posted by Sarah in SC Just kidding--the adorable little kids gave him away as a fine upstanding member of the law-abiding society of people who do not smuggle alcohol onto cruise ships! They probably felt sorry for me...

Quote: Originally Posted by RonBoyd If you are looking to save money on your trip, you should look into Passport America , the 50% discount pays for itself very rapidly. We have also found the Good Sam club to be very useful also -- if you can put up with their junk mail campaign. However, for a consistently good experience at a campground, I highly recommend using the KOA network -- be careful, however, because they have a lot of very...

Quote: Originally Posted by Billy Chinaco I don’t know about the incompetent part, but it is a common custom to give ‘mordita’ (little bite - meaning a bribe) to the police here in Mexico. I have held off on posting this link to our recent Mexican Adventure , but since there have been so many links in this post that are on the negative side, why not see something more positive? Akaisha Author, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement...

I personally would avoid the generator if you can. I am no help on your specific itinerary, although I am jealous. We have ound the reviews of campsites here to be helpful: RV Park Reviews :: Home

Thanks everyone for taking the time to view our photos. We appreciate it. We will be putting out a pictorial this week on Oaxaca (pronounced wuh-HA-cuh). What a city! It's like the Paris of Mexico. After this one goes out, we'll have a story on Huautla (pronounced WOWT-la) which is the place John Lennon, Mick Jagger, et al went to take magic mushrooms back in the 60's and 70's. All the best, Akaisha Author, The...

New article today. Kidnappings in Mexico send shivers across border - International Herald Tribune "The kidnappers were targeting people with relatives in the United States, because they knew these families have money," said Santana Lujan, a local farmer who participated in the blockade. "It's left a psychosis of fear and worry." A teacher who spoke on the condition of anonymity estimated that of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gumby We are now booked. Spending one day in each of Taormina, Siracusa and Agrigento. and two days in Palermo. Any suggestions as to things to see or places to eat? Sicily is on our long list of places to go to. But only 5 nights? Looks like the itinerary of someone who's still working! Quote: Originally Posted by billman I am finally going to do Iceland at the end of FEB. I can't wait! Ave temperature...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nords You can find bargains on all of the islands, but Maui is generally the biggest crowds chasing the smallest number of available rooms. The Big Island is probably the best place to find cheap accomodations, but there are going to be plenty of cheap last-minute places this spring/summer. This Kailua rental had visitors for a couple weeks. The guy grew up here but he moved his family off the island when he took...

I want to hear all about it billman! Iceland is on my dream list! And pictures, too! Do not forget us when you get back!

Quote: Originally Posted by Independent I've only been to Hawaii once. Is Maui really that much more expensive than the other islands? You can find bargains on all of the islands, but Maui is generally the biggest crowds chasing the smallest number of available rooms. The Big Island is probably the best place to find cheap accomodations, but there are going to be plenty of cheap last-minute places this spring/summer. This Kailua rental...