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Samba South of the Border
The music drifts to the outdoor table cooled by the mist of the Atlantic. It's sensual and moving, as is the sway of the people passing by."Beautiful People," South Beach Miami? No. Rio de Janeiro, on the come back.  Pack a fake Rolex or plated necklace and head where this side of the world learned to enjoy life. Your money goes far and you can too. It's not carnival and that's important; prices are great and the atmosphere is also. Bad reputations lead to tomorrow's travel dream. Continue story

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Fast Hands, Not Flamenco
We couldn't claim we hadn't been warned, a couple of times. First by the federal government who advised that Spain was safe to travel in but look out for pickpockets; the next time by our hotel whose information folder welcomed us in large print, "Do not carry valuables with you. Use your room safe." and then added, disconcertingly, at the bottom of the page, "We are not responsible for valuables left in room safes." continue story

Tours
Younger Crowd Heading for the South Pacific
Australia's popularity as an international travel destination for younger travelers has not waned, despite the war in Iraqand the outbreak of SARS. Contiki Holidays, which specializes in affordable vacations especially designed for 18- to 35-year-olds, reports an increase in overall business Down Under and has introduced its 2003-2004 brochure with more than 25 itineraries throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.Two new packages expand on Contiki's popular Getaway and Lifestyle tour concepts, offering shorter and more culturally diverse vacations that appeal to the younger traveler. Continue story

Transports


Rambling through Aotearoa by bus, bike, boat and rail:
Top New Zealand Transport Picks
New Zealand is one of the most popular destinations in the worldtoday. It's beautiful, compact, and inexpensive. Getting yourself around New Zealand is easy -- most roads are sealed, the signs are in English, and an efficient tourist infrastructure caters to travelers. Getting off the tourist path is tougher -- unless you have your own wheels and can drive on the left.   Dozens of agencies rent cars or motorcycles. Bring a tent, or just stay in the inexpensive cabins available at nearly all holiday parks, and you'll save hundreds on hotel costs. Nearly all private Kiwi campgrounds feature kitchen facilities in addition to modern ablution blocks with hot showers, Buy a campground guide on arrival. There are dozens of internet databases detailing rental car options in New Zealand. New Zealand Tourism is a good place to start. continue story

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