The Argentine Football Association has sent a proposal to the Nigeria Football Federation, suggesting that the two countries’ soccer teams play a friendly match against one another.According to Sun News Online, the proposed game would happen sometime early next year.The last time that Argentina and Nigeria played one another was in a senior national team game on June 2, 2002 during the World Cup held in Korea and Japan.That match ended with a victory for Argentina, 1-0.Before the game can be agreed upon, both teams have to negotiate all the seemingly minor details of plane ticket costs, appearance fees, and accommodations for Nigerian players and coaches.

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It is becoming a more and more common policy in the best hotels of Buenos Aires to accept pets in the same suites as their masters. For foreigners wishing to travel to Buenos Aires but reluctant to leave their pets behind, there are options aplenty—and stylish ones at that. According to La Nacion,at some hotels, pets can have their own water and food dishes with their names on them. One hotel now accepting pets is the classic Four Seasons, the ultra modern Vitrum, and the soon to open New Age (NA).Of course there are some restrictions:Vitrum won’t allow pets that are over 10 kilos and no hotel wants a barking dog disturbing the sleep of other guests. Overall, however, Buenos Aires is becoming a pet friendly city indoors and out.

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A wave of eco-consciousness has heightened demand for all things green - including travel. Consumers are looking for vacations that are not only fun, but also environmentally-friendly. Hotels boast everything from green cleaning products and energy-efficient light bulbs to water conservation programs and ecologically sustainable activities.

The Equus Hotel in Oahu Island, Hawaii uses earth-friendly bamboo materials heavily in its décor and emphasizes ecologically sustainable activities such as horseback tours, hiking the trails, canoeing and surfing. Closer to land, Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL was recently given Florida’s Green Lodging Designation in 2007 for its water conservation efforts, green cleaning products and ENERGY STAR appliances in all guest rooms. In Los Angeles, The Kyoto Grand is an active participant in the Green Lodging Program and has reached its "leadership" level. More and more resorts are taking notice and acting accordingly.

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