The famed citadel of Machu Picchu is temporarily closed, as cleanup and repairs begin following severe flooding last week. The rail lines and roads in the area were severely damaged by the worst flooding in known memory.
The town of Cuzco and the ruins in the immediate Cuzco area remain functional and open for business. [...]
Yes, it can be done. You can take your imperious 2-year-old and your emotional 3-year-old to Latin America, and all of you can have a good time. It will take some compromise and some patience, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
As any parent of a toddler or preschooler knows, small children don’t like [...]
Take the baby? Yes. Babies are the greatest ice-breakers in the world. Little old ladies who once eyed you suspiciously will come up to talk, pinch the baby’s cheeks, and coo over the little darling. Total strangers will stop you to admire the baby. Traveling with a baby [...]
An outbreak of swine flu in Mexico has prompted the Mexican government to close museum, churches, some restaurants, and markets. Travelers planning trips to Mexico in the immediate future may wish to delay their journey. While at this time no country has imposed a travel ban to Mexico, the lack of tourist services might make [...]
