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Beaches \| Gambling Willemstad Journal: Island's Treasure, the Dollar, Lures Venezuelans Venezuelans are flocking to Curaçao to get around currency controls imposed by the government of President Hugo Chávez....more Article from NYT > Travel
Festivals \| Nightlife \| Adventure Travelers \| Water Parks Goodbye celebs, hello world! 3am Girl Jessica Callan explains why swapping her dream job for a round-the-world ticket was the best thing she ever did. Turn over for a guide to planning your own great escape...more Article from The Guardian
Culture \| Dance \| History \| Music \| Dancing \| Music \| Tourism Venezuela Dances to Devilish Beat to Promote Tourism Article from The New York Times - Registration required
Antiques \| Art \| Beaches \| Day Trips \| Diving \| Food and Restaurants \| Gardens \| National Parks \| Sea Adventures \| Safaris \| Shopping \| Snorkeling \| Spas \| Wine \| Budget Travelers \| Pool Aficianados \| Nighlife 25 (Affordable) Beach Resorts From the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of Thailand, we’ve scoured the globe for the perfect coastal getaways. At these 25 idyllic retreats—all under $250 a night in high season—sun, sand, and surf come with plenty of style....more Article from Travel and Leisure
Wildlife Hugo's backyard Hugo Chavez grew up in Venezuela's Wild West, but is now planning to 'nationalise' it. Josh Lacey visits a land of desolate plains and prolific wildlife...more Article from Guardian Unlimited