Mar del Plata is not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Argentina, it is also the cheapest beach resort in Mercosur. Despite this, many people in Latin America, including Argentines, are drawn to the much pricier Punta del Este in Uruguay and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, two of the most expensive places to vacation. According to Mercopress, Buenos Aires consultants Management & Fit published a report on Sunday about the prices for lodging, food and leisure at the major resorts in Mercosur.The study found that Mar del Plata, rather surprisingly, is 25 to 35 percent cheaper than other high profile resorts; it is also the most popular resort in Argentina.The report also names Cordoba and Bariloche as places that are excellent value for money.

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There are few things better than having the opportunity to visit beautiful parts of the world. What can make it even more satisfying is to stay in a place that is doing its part to help preserve the beauty around it. Below is just a sample list of properties taking extra steps to help sustain Mother Earth…

Las Casitas del Colca, Colca Canyon, Peru
www.lascasitasdelcolca.com
Opening April 15, 2008, the new luxurious Orient-Express property boasts 20 individual casitas offering supreme privacy and exclusivity in simple, unpretentious surroundings. Supporting the work of celebrated local figure Sister Antonia, Las Casitas del Colca’s surrounding land is lent to Mother Antonia’s Mission to grow crops to feed anyone in need. Guests can donate to this admirable cause or even volunteer at the soup kitchen.

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NBTA Announces Environment-Friendly Meetings Practices, New CSR Awards

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the leading business travel industry association, today published details of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the NBTA International Convention & Exposition, the largest business travel event in the world. The association also announced plans for new Business Travel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards Program.

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Campfires, sing-alongs, canoe rides, bunk beds– those are so retro. Today’s summer camp of choice? A totally bug-free Spa Camp.

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The popular show CQC, which shows regularly in Argentina and is a mix of political and cultural humor, just had an English-language pilot episode taped in Buenos Aires.  According to Rolling Stone, the English language hosts for the show will be Zach Selwyn, Greg Giraldo, and Dominic Monaghan, who was made a star by Lost and Lord of the Rings. CQC is a little like TheDaily Show crossed with the Matrix, which is certainly a strange stylistic combination. The recently filmed pilot featured segments on current presidential candidates in the US as well as an interview with the actor Danny Bonaduce.As the show still has no official network or start date, it is still not a sure thing that it will reach the US. However, American expat fans of the Spanish-language show certainly hope that it does.

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