Weekly News Briefs & Postings

FESTIVALS & STUFF

Music, heritage, cultural events worth making a trek

QUICK SHOTS

Pertinent travel news briefs

CinemaTREK

Nothing to do on your trip? Take in a movie

ABOUT AFROTREK

Special Features

ART FOR ART SAKE: CHASING O'KEEFE

Follow the journey of the battle for the Stieglitz Collection at Fisk University

TAKING REFUGE IN ARKANSAS

Arkansas is home to two fabulous wild animal sanctuaries

EURO TRASHED?

With the iffy global economy, will the euro stay strong?

Destinations

THE COWBOY IN YOU AT TANQUE VERDE RANCH

Experience cowboy life at Tanque Verde Ranch

GET ON THAT HORSE AND RIDE SALLY RIDE

Guest Ranches are a great escape - here are a few recommendations

MOORISH RONDA

Spain's last Moorish stronghold has lots of history atop a plateau.

BAJANS, BRITS... BARBADOS

More British than any of the Caribbean isles

WORLD OF CHOCOLATE

This summer visit the real candy land.

Summer Vacation

CRUISE AT YOUR OWN PACE

Head to the Caribbean and charter your own yacht, set your own pace.

MAMMOTH JOURNEY

Explore the world's largest cave system in Kentucky.

Travel Tips

2009 US BORDER CROSSINGS

The new June 1, 2009 border rules are in effect

TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET

More and more people are traveling with their pets. Here are some tips, rules and regs.

PACK FOR SECURITY

Pack to get through security faster

WONDERFUL SMALL INNS

We've got the BEST Afrocentric inns and Bed and Breakfasts

DINING ON THE TOWN

We've got the BEST upscale Afrocentric restaurants when you're on the road

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR VACATION

Keep you thumb out the picture!

CRUISING ON THE CHEAP

After 2 years EasyCruise is hitting it's stride.

TO USE A TRAVEL AGENT OR NOT

Who uses a travel agent any more? Maybe you should.

TRAVEL LINKS

Links to visitor bureaus

MONEY EXCHANGE RATES