Travel Stories and News for 4/29/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 4/29/2009

Tourism Hit by Swine Flu: U.S. Warns on Mexico Travel – ABC News
The U.S. is issuing an advisory urging Americans to avoid “unnecessary travel” to Mexico, where as many as 149 people have died of swine flu.

Recession finally hits online travel bookings – USATODAY.com
The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company.

World’s 20 Best Places To Live – Forbes.com
European cities dominate Mercer’s list, which rates 420 global cities on the basis of the political and social environment (including stability, crime and law enforcement); the strength of the economy; restrictions, such as censorship and limitations on personal freedom; the quality of health care as well as exposure to infectious diseases; and school quality.

Wild Animal Park zip line not for the faint of heart – Travel – LATimes.com
So I was relieved to discover the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park was sending only test dummies down its new $3-million zip line attraction during my recent visit. Flightline officially debuts May 1, but park visitors are already taking to the skies during the ride’s “soft opening.”

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