While skiing has always been a popular winter activity in Argentina, many Argentine families are discovering other ways to enjoy their winter vacations.According to InfoBAE, there is a 20 percent rise in rural tourism as well as a distinct rise in hot spring tourism.These destinations are becoming family destinations, great places to take children too young to ski.InfoBAE also reports that Argentines are seeking greater diversity in their winter travels, opting to visit expanding tourism areas like Salta to the north, where there are more and more estancias, vineyards, and quality hotels to enjoy.People are also taking road trips to locations around the province of Buenos Aires, enjoying the diversity that is within driving distance from the Capital.

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Right now, Argentina is experiencing a boom in both the number of children attending casting calls as well as an increasing demand for children who work in acting and modeling.According to La Nación, more international producers are choosing Argentina to film their advertisements because of low production costs as well as the racial variety of the nation.The increase seems to be welcome, as children and their parents flock to casting calls, hoping for fame and the money that comes with it, often in American dollars.Like an adult actor, a child actor can make from 300 to 3,000 pesos simply by going to a call-back, making this a potentially life-style changing source of income for many families.

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