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Frenchmen fined for fight on Brazilian plane

Two Frenchmen arrested for getting into a fight with the crew of a Brazilian passenger jet in December have been fined by a Sao Paulo court. 24 February 2010 07:12


Down and dirty in Rio mud party

Near one of Brazil's most traditional colonial towns, a bizarre Carnival craze erupts each year. 15 February 2010 06:57


Repair of Machu Picchu train to take months

Travellers were told it would likely take about two months to re-establish train service to the famous ruins of Peru's Incan citadel Machu Picchu. 02 February 2010 08:00


Party on in the Caribbean

After taking a flogging last year, the Caribbean tourism industry is looking toward an improvement in 2010. 29 January 2010 04:29


48 hours in Barbados

How to get the most out of a tropical paradise... 15 January 2010 13:30


There's more to this Caribbean island than the beach

See Cuba before it changes, that's the mantra. Alison Shepherd wanted her whole family to experience the place... 15 January 2010 09:10


Travel companies suspend operations in Haiti

US airlines and package-delivery companies have suspended service to and from Haiti following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that may have killed thousands of people. 14 January 2010 11:16


Millions to bring in 2010 on Copacabana Beach

At least two million people are expected to gather on Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Copacabana Beach to welcome 2010. 30 December 2009 07:07


No more coconuts on Rio beaches

One of the enduring images of Rio's beaches - coconuts opened to yield their sweet water - is about to be a thing of the past. 25 November 2009 07:17


River Plate reflect on the past

One of the world's greatest soccer clubs are hoping that the sight of the glories of the past in their new museum will influence the present and spark a recovery from a major slump on the field. 20 November 2009 07:30