Travel
Interjet Bringing Direct Flights Between Mexico, Puerto Rico
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican budget airline Interjet has begun flying a route between that country and Puerto Rico, ending a more than 13-year drought without a direct flight between the two territories, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority said. continue reading »
Cuban Economy is Dependent on Growing Tourism Sector
May 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Cash-strapped Cuba is looking to further boost its long-vital tourism sector, the crown jewel of which the famed resort town, Varadero, is located 138 kilometers (85 miles) east of Havana. continue reading »
Top Five Most Beautiful Mammals in the Amazon
May 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
There are approximately 800 different species of mammals in the Amazon Rainforest that have been classified. In an area spanning 2.124 million sq miles (5.5 million km²), there are bound to be more exotic creatures yet to be discovered. continue reading »
UPDATE: Peru Balloon Crash Survivors in Pacific Ocean for 9 Hours, 2 Remain Missing
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Peru Naval officials have rescued five out of seven hot air balloon crash survivors in the Pacific Ocean. The pilot, who reportedly can not swim, and another passenger remain missing. continue reading »
Spanish Hotel Chain to Renovate Mexican Property for $45 Million
April 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Barcelo Hotels & Resorts said Wednesday it planned to spend more than 34.6 million euros (about $45 million) on renovations at a luxury resort complex in Mexico's Riviera Maya. continue reading »
Mexico’s ‘Traveling Mummies’ Finally Return Home to Guanajuanto Under Tight Security
April 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Mexico news, 36 mummies stolen mummies dubbed the "traveling mummies'" have safely made their return to their home in Guanajuato, in central Mexico. The mummies failed to be returned by a businessman paid to exhibit them in U.S. mueums continue reading »
Modern Tech to Be Used in Exploring Mexico’s Teotihuacan Ancient Site
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Mexico news, the ancient site of Teotihuacan will be further explored using modern technology. A robot will soon be exploring the inner workings of the tunnels in Teotihuacan thought to be some 2,000 years old. continue reading »
Missing UK Tourist Found Dead in Galapagos
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A missing UK tourist, Thomas Berman, has been found dead on the Santa Cruz island, one of the Galapagos Islands, which is a part of the Galapagos National Park. continue reading »
Cholera Alert for Dominican Republic Continues
April 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. travelers to Dominican Republic be warned, there is an outbreak of cholera, the bacterial disease that can cause diarrhea and dehydration, that continues. continue reading »
Upcoming Mexico Tourism Campaign to Include Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Mexico news, a new tourism campaign promoting Cozumel will feature the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders thanks in great part of an agreeement with the NFL continue reading »
