My 1st edition Frommer’s Honduras has been released, conveniently about the same time as the former tourism minister of the country says not to travel there. FYI: Most of Honduras is still relatively safe to travel in, particularly the Bay Islands. Great deals are being had for divers now if you dig around. Read an interview [...]

Jet Blue founder Dan Neeleman has started up a new, low cost airline in his native Brazil called Azul Airlines. Azul, which started flying in January of 2009, flies to Porto Alegre, São Paolo, Manaus, Curitaba, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Campinas, Fortaleza, and several other destinations. Like Jet Blue, the airline offers premium amenities at [...]

Finally, Frommer’s Central America Guidebookhas been released. The upscale guidebook publisher has lacked a full Central America guide for some time, while Footprint, Lonely Planet, and others have released numerous editions. I actually wrote the Honduras chapter from scratch. The guide marks the first time Frommer’s has included Honduras in their publications and a full [...]

 Beginning December 1st, 2007,  no longer is just a passport sufficient for American Citizens traveling in Bolivia. They must obtain an entry visa. Things you need for your Bolivian Visa: 1. Visa application form (affidavit). The form can be requested from consulates or downloaded from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website (www.rree.gov.bo) 2. [...]