Travel Forum / Destinations / Latin America / July 2005

I've read that the staff at hotels would rather be given North American
items as tips rather than a couple of dollars, is this true and what
items would be most sought after than might only cost us 1 or 2
dollars?

I am planning to go to the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) in late
August/early September.  Can anyone tell me what I can expect for
weather at this time of the year?
I know it will probably be pretty warm but I am wondering more about how

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WE STILL HAVE SOME SEATS FOR JULY TRAVEL To BRAZIL

abierto - open
abundante - abundant
aburrido - boring
activo - active

Can someone give me pros and cons of Cancun vs Aculpulco as a vacation
destination in the December to January timeframe?

Has anyone ever heard of or used GAP ecotravel co? They go all over the
world and they have trips to South America. I've never heard of them,
but their
website looks pretty impressive. Just wondered if any of you travelers

Anyone noticed that airfare to Brazil is out of control this year?
Are less people going there now?
Roundtrip is now $1,000 each from LAX to Rio. That's insane.
It's always been around $800.00

I found this page on the internet
http://www.fun-costa-rica-vacations.com/costa-rica-retirement.html
I have heard that people are able to stay in Costa Rica without
applying for residency like this page indicated.

Looking for suggestions on best currency to exchange from US dollars
before arriving in Cuba: Canadian dollars, euro etc.
Thanks,
Bruce Edwards

My wife and I would like to visit the amazon next year and we are
looking for a quality small ship cruise....7-10 days....small is less
than 100 people but more than 20.  The boat has to be air conditioned,
etc...we're not looking for that native mosquito net open air

I am heading to Belize in the central two weeks of August, spending
time in the Cayo District and time down at Ambergris.  This is out of
normal tourist season, which has it up-sides, but I am concerned about
the weather.  I hope to get some sun down on Ambergris Caye, but August

I am beginning to plan a car trip from Colorado to as far South in
South America as I can drive it and still sell it. I am seeking
information on the red tape issues that I will need to plan for like
border crossing issues, taxes, title work, insurance and so forth. If

Two questions for anyone familiar with Ticabus traveling out of San
Salvador, El Salvador:
1. Their website says reservations should be made "3-4 days before hand
during low season" (I assume mid July, when I'm travelling, is in low

Give up Natalie Holloway or become the next Afghanistan.

We (my wife and I)are looking to ship some household items and
furniture to Uruguay in the next couple of weeks. I will like to share
the space and price with someone in the New York/Maryland area (east
coast). I have about a half container worth of stuff. I need all the