Far Horizons

September 2014 issue | Appears on page 63

El Salvador & Honduras Central American adventure
By Randy Keck
At the Copán ruins in Honduras, the guide Fidel paused at a well-preserved arena. Photos by Randy Keck

(Part 2 of 3)

El Salvador along with Copán in Honduras are the focus of the second part of my report on a June 2014, 4-country visit to Central America, a journey and itinerary partially hosted for me and operated by longtime ITN advertiser SITA World Tours (Encino, CA; 800/421-5643). 

Upon my morning arrival in San Salvador by air from Managua, Nicaragua, I met my new guide, Suzy, and we immediately began an exploration of the hilly capital city, situated in the Salvador...

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August 2014 issue | Appears on page 63

Nicaragua: Central American adventure
By Randy Keck
Granada’s charming, early-19th-century Hotel Dario. Photo by Randy Keck
A look at Nicaragua (first of a 3-part series on Central America)
June 2014 issue | Appears on page 62

Your travel legacy — leaving a trail to follow
By Randy Keck
Your travel legacy — the importance of, and tips on, documenting your personal travels
May 2014 issue | Appears on page 63

It’s time for ITN to flourish
By Randy Keck

It is the spring season, a time of renewal and growth… . and time for ITN to sprout new buds and blossoms.

In order to do this, International Travel News must increase its subscriber base. And to accomplish that, we are formally requesting the participation of all current subscribers.

ITN is, for many of you, your most direct communication conduit to the exciting world of international travel. This magazine tells it like it is, without the frills. 

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April 2014 issue | Appears on page 61

Madeira planning
By Randy Keck

(Third of three parts, see part one or part two)

In the final part of this series about my November 2013 visit to Madeira, I will address planning a trip to this enchanting Atlantic isle. In addition to touring choices and accommodation suggestions, I will list some activity options that my wife, Gail, and I were not able to fit into this first visit.

Accommodations

Most of the hotels on Madeira are located in and around Funchal. During our 6-night stay, we had the...

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March 2014 issue | Appears on page 62

Madeira touring
By Randy Keck
Touring the Portuguese island of Madeira, then focusing on Funchal (2 of 3)
February 2014 issue | Appears on page 63

Have some Madeira

By Randy Keck
Overlooking Funchal, Madeira's capital.
An introduction to the Portuguese island of Madeira. This month, the north and west (1 of 3)
January 2014 issue | Appears on page 62

Santiago de Cuba awakenings
By Randy Keck
Santiago de Cuba, and reveling in the local performing arts (3 of 3 on Cuba)