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The Caribbean ~ Next Health Tourism Mecca
 With beautiful beaches, breathtaking ocean vistas, balmy weather, and culturally rich communities that are hospitable, it’s no wonder the Caribbean is known for its booming tourism industry. However, as tourists from around the world shift their focus away from lying on the beach all day, and overindulging in all inclusive fare, the Caribbean tourism sector has taken notice and is following suit. Travelers are now looking to incorporate their home based healthy lifestyle into their vacations, and the Caribbean has responded with numerous options – from ecotourism, culinary, spa and wellness, preventative and health retreats – where consumers can enjoy the sun, sand and sea all wrapped up in a healthy getaway.“With the tremendous ‘baby boom’ generation in the United States reaching middle age, more and more consumers are interested in vacations that offer not just recreational activities, but restorative and wellness options,” reports Anne Corning, Vice President of Marketing & Market Research for Michael Brown Healthcare in New York, a company specializing in business development and marketing for Medical and Health Tourism venues. “The Caribbean offers close proximity to North American consumer markets,” Ms. Corning continues, “and already has a very well developed tourism reputation. It’s becoming a growing destination for travelers who seek to combine resort, spa and treatment amenities all in one.”
Costa Rica’s Economic Recovery Underway
 If the law of gravity says that all that goes up must come down, economic theory poses the opposite perspective, claiming that when things are down, in time, they will again come back up.While Costa Rica’s economy has been down for the past 16 months, it appears that cyclical economic theory is beginning to prove itself true. Things are looking up.
And while it still may be too early to celebrate the end of the recession, indicators across several economic sectors are beginning to show considerable signs of growth.
Finding Your Financial Freedom in Latin America
When checking out investments in Latin America, don't miss intangible benefits that might not contribute directly to the bottom line, but that could make you freer, wealthier and happier as a person. Peter Macfarlane investigates the hidden benefits of Latin Investing such as tax benefits, asset protection and even a new passport.
For most investments, the bottom line is of course the most important. But one of the very attractive advantages of alternative investments is that they are not just digits on a screen. Frequently, they also carry significant fringe benefits that, while not contributing directly to the bottom line, play an important role in the investment itself and in the investor's longer term strategic planning.
These fringe benefits may be pure fun, or perhaps social status - like inviting friends over to sample the latest vintage from your own winery. But as the traditional financial system remains far from predictable, and the outlook for 2010 remains gloomy, you might be surprised to learn that savvy investors are turning in droves to alternative Latin-American investments as a conservative 'safe haven' for serious asset protection purposes. Read full article at Aletrnative Latine Investor 
The road to recovery is shorter for Latin America than for other nations.
According to Pamela Cox, Vice President for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region at The World Bank, Latin America has learned from its past and is on track toward a better future. Read the complete article By Pamela Cox at Latin Buisness Chronicle.
Riviera Nayarit to host the NEXTEL Bicentennial Edition of the Mexico Cup Regatta
The Mexico Cup Regatta will include national and international crews and will consist of more than 1,500 participants including athletes and crews. Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, the Navy, the State of Nayarit, the Mexico Tourism Board, Fonatur, (Mexico's National Trust for the Promotion of Tourism) and the Mexican Sailing Association will head the official “Bicentennial Edition” of the Mexico Cup Regatta. This world class event will take place in Riviera Nayarit on February 27th to March 13th 2010, as part of Mexico’s Bicentennial Independence celebrations and centennial of the Mexican Revolution. This elite event will continue to position Mexico as the best destination for sail and sport fishing, while at the same time, promote the country’s tourism attractions on a national and international level.
This magnificent event will bring together a variety of sectors within Mexico including the participation of government and private initiatives. The Mexico Cup Regatta will set international standards for sailing competitions, generating important benefits for the country’s tourism promotion and will also have an important impact within the international nautical community.
As a result, the organizers and Sailing Associations involved have set forth more than 1,500 national and international athletes and support personnel to help make this event a success and position it as one of the most competitive events within the sailing spectrum, similar to those such as America’s Cup, Copa del Rey, Volvo Ocean Race and the Rolex Cup Racing.
Peru: Airport investment projects total over US$150 million this year
By Andina at Living in Peru
Mexico requiring passports from Canadians
   Canadians will need passports to enter Mexico as of March 1, the country's tourism board advises. Canadian citizens have been able to visit the country with just a birth certificate plus photo ID, but that is changing as Mexico "aligns its entry requirements to the rest of North America," said Alfonso Sumano, the Mexico Tourism Board's regional director for Canada. Out of the 1.2 million Canadian tourists who visited Mexico last year, about 10,000, or less than one per cent, did not have passports, Sumano said. Canada's Foreign Affairs Department strongly recommends that Canadians travelling to Mexico carry passports "to avoid delays and misunderstandings" and ensure they will be allowed to board return flights. Most airlines refuse boarding to Canadians wanting to travel home from Mexico without a passport, the department says.
Acapulco Has Array of New Hotels and Revamped Resorts
 JANUARY 21, 2010 - One of Mexico's most renowned beach destinations, Acapulco has been the choice vacation spot for the world's most elite jet setters since the 1950's. Today, a "new" Acapulco is being unveiled, led by an array of new hotels and resorts. These projects, coupled with the existing collection of world-class hotels, innovative cuisine, spectacular beaches, rich culture and timeless glamour, prepare to further enhance Acapulco's legendary appeal.Among the current roster of upscale activities and cultural offerings, an array of ambitious hotel updates and new projects are also underway in Acapulco. In November 2009, Acapulco welcomed Hotel Encanto, a unique boutique hotel and spa located in the Brisas Marques areas of Acapulco. A $20 million investment, Hotel Encanto is the vision of renowned Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragones. The hotel features 44-rooms, 22 of which feature a private pool on the balcony, and a full-service with spa eight treatment rooms.
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Investment projects in the airport sector total over US$150 million this year, Peru's Minister of Transport and Communications Enrique Cornejo said.
