Susan Kohlback

Not very long ago the currency of Buenos Aires was tied to the US dollar. While this fabulous city offered great panache and European flair, it had spiraling inflation and was as pricey to visit as any other major metropolis. That all changed in 2002 when the Argentine Peso was liberated to float on its own and experienced a significant devaluation.

Over 11 million Americans report having food allergies, and it is believed that 1/3 of the population experiences some food sensitivities. The most common life threatening food allergies are to shellfish, nuts, berries and eggs, but the list of offending ingredients is long and varied. Children are most susceptible with 6 to 8% of young children being diagnosed with food allergies.

It seems that every few months a new airline ticketing site is announced with new and improved airfare search tools. It is clearly a maze of online booking sites out there. So, how can you be sure that you are paying the best price available for your ticket? Follow these three easy steps to be sure that you get the absolute best airfare whenever you fly.

You have seen pictures of the lavish new luxury resorts; private islands in the shape of palms and Continents of the world. You've heard about the recreation parks for indoor skiing and man made beaches for surfing. You have probably imagined the all out partying that goes on inside all those glitzy skyscrapers. Am I right? Well, you had better think again!

Once again Dubai has shocked Western cultures by jailing visitors for minuscule quantities of banned substances, and sentenced these unsuspecting travelers to four years (YES, FOUR YEARS!) in jail.

The world of cruising has exploded in the past ten years with a half dozen new ships (or more) launching every year. Luxury cruise ships circle the globe offering vacationers a convenient and exciting way to visit multiple ports in a week or two. The selection of cruise lines and itineraries seem endless. In fact, there are so many cruise lines and ships in today's market that it's a challenge to find just the perfect match.