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Women
Writers Worldwide Share Travel Secrets 2006
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Iguazu Falls
National Park in Argentina...
Here's
a tip that will come in handy if you travel to this part of the world.
Tours on the Argentina side of the Iguazu
Falls National Park stop for lunch a short distance
from the Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort, the only hotel
in the park. Rather than line up with the large crowds at the park
restaurants, walk the short distance to the Sheraton for lunch. It's
not as crowded, it's air conditioned, clean bathrooms, there's a bank
machine in the lobby (a rarity), and a fine view of the falls. P.S.
Though the Sheraton is often fully booked months in advance, it's
worth the splurge to stay here if you can, so you can explore the
falls trails on your own. For five days each month, when there's a
full moon, the park is open at night for escorted Moon Walks.
Karen Zabawa is
a freelance travel writer in Missisauga, Canada. Website: http://www.karenzabawa.com |
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She stays fit
on the road...
Thanks
to Athleticmindedtraveler.com,
hitting the road doesn’t have to be the death knell in your
workout routine. The road warriors behind the best-selling book The
Athletic-Minded Traveler (Social Publishing, 2004)
are now reviewing cities across the United States, and a handful overseas,
from a fitness fanatic’s perspective. Pick a city and they’ll
point you toward fitness-focused hotels, health clubs, lap pools,
restaurants, the best spots to run (printable maps included) and local
health - and fitness-related retailers like running stores, bike shops
and health food stores. Subscriptions for this service are $2.95 a
month or $19.95 a year but you can try it out at: http://athleticmindedtraveler.com/cities/city.php?city=2
Genessa Poth is the
Assistant Editor of the U.S.-based,
Her Sports magazine. Website: http://www.hersports.com |
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She hikes in
Wales...
Those
hiking the Brecon Beacon National Park in Wales should do well to
bunk in at the historic Rectory Cottage
B & B (www.walesbnb.com, tel +44(0)1495 785712),
a 16th-Century converted stone cottage and barn about 22 miles north
of Cardiff. Congenial hosts Angela and Bryan will start you off with
a home-cooked Welsh breakfast before you set off across scenic hills
or walk the old Roman cobblestone road. Their property is on an ancient
pilgrimage route so some arrive by foot. In the evenings, walk down
the lane to the Star Inn,
an old coaching inn, for fine food and atmosphere before tucking in
at Rectory Cottage under
duvets in rooms with bath. As Bryan runs local customized tours, he
is a wealth of Welsh history; the couple eagerly meet any request
for touring or activities. Probably the most-welcoming—and scenic—bed
and breakfast I've experienced in all of Britain.
Kate
Pocock is a family travel writer and author of a future
book on Paris. Website: http://www.familytravelink.com |
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Solo Woman?
Just do it...
I
love travelling on my own. Not just because it is a time to clear
my head of all the day-to-day living stuff that crowds it, but because
alone you really see, experience and feel your travelling. Staying
in backpacker hostels, I'm never totally alone anyway. I cook in the
kitchens and chat to fellow travellers, or catch up with the staff
on what is good to see and do. There's always someone interesting
around who shares a bit of their travelling experience with me. But
I also get to go where I want, see the things I like and change my
mind as many times as suits me.
Janet
McGarry is a travel journalist living in Australia.
She is the Managing Editor of Backpacker
Essentials. Website: http://www.backpackeressentials.com.au |
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A bit of shopping
is always good...
Since
I’m often doing soft adventures (hiking, biking, kayaking) on
most of my trips, I am not often a shopper. However, I started to
think about some of the most useful and memorable items I’ve
purchased over the years and it’s an interesting compendium.
Under most useful would have to be the sandals that we women purchase
in San Miguel de Allende
in Mexico. They cost about $27US, they have tire-tread soles made
for walking on cobblestones and they hold your heel and toes firmly
in place. I wear them in every hot country I visit. In a Beijing market
I bought a shawl that I picked from among the thousands on display.
Although soft and warm, it is not ‘valuable’. It cost
about $3. It is patterned in reds, I wear it as a scarf in winter
and a shawl in summer and I have never worn it without receiving compliments.
Three bucks well spent! In the tiny Ecuadorian village of Peguche,
I fell in love with a weaving named, ‘The
Garden’. When I went to purchase it, I had $50US
and a credit card but the weaver said it was $54 and he didn’t
take credit cards. I was surprised and happy for him that he didn’t
invite bartering for his phenomenal work of art. I borrowed the extra
money and whenever I look at The Garden, in a place of honour in my
home, I think of this proud weaver. These are a few of my favourite
travel mementos. Start collecting your favorites. You'll be glad you
did.
Judi Lees is an award-winning
freelance travel writer living in British Colombia, Canada. Author
of 'Vancouver The Ultimate Guide'
(Greystone Books, Vancouver; Chronicle Books, San Francisco) and co-author
of '52 Weekend Activities Around Vancouver'
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Budget lunch
in New York's Chinatown...
One
of my favorite meals in New York City's Chinatown is at a hidden
little Fujianese restaurant called New Bai Wei Gourmet on Division
Street. Just $2.75 buys you a plate with your choice of four entrees,
a heaping bowl of rice and a bowl of soup. Absolutely delicious,
fresh and you'll be one of the few English-speakers to have ever
entered this tiny hole in the wall restaurant.
Pauline Frommer
is an America travel journalist. She appears weekly on CNN's
Headline News discussing travel trends. Watch out
for her new series -- The Pauline
Frommer guidebooks which will be in bookstores from
July 2006. Website: http://www.Frommers.com
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Journeywoman
Bonus Tip...
Travelling
to Toronto, Canada? If you are looking for elegant,
Asian-inspired gorgeous shirts and suits you'll enjoy a browse through
 the
offerings at Kamina
(112 Yorkville Avenue) in fashion-forward Yorkville. Created and
marketed by the Korean sister-brother team of Yong Chang and Kimin
Zang, each garment is a pleasure to look at. Mandarin collars dominate
displays of wearable soft wools, crisp cottons, comfy linens and
gorgeous silks. Perfect for day or evening wear -- I always pop
a few pieces into my Journeywoman suitcase.
P.S. While I dry
clean the wool pieces -- all others can be washed by hand or in
the gentle cycle of your washing machine.
(Evelyn Hannon, Editor, Journeywoman.com) |
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