December 2010

In This Issue
Fresh Off the Boat
Wrap Up Nausea
Have You Heard?
About Let's Travel
Travel for Tots
Christmas Markets
Winter Festival of Lights
Advent in Germany
Boat Christmas Parade
Winter Beach Getaway
Editor's Letter

Get There Faster
Caribbean Airlines
Beginning on December 14, the Caribbean Airlines service will provide non-stop service from JFK to Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesdays and Fridays. The new service includes a 10% discount for seniors and children, and a baggage allowance of 2 pieces not exceeding 50 pounds each, and  creative pricing options on their return one- way fares.
Customers can book online at caribbean-airlines.com, call the airline toll free at + 800 744 2225 or contact their travel agent to book.
Fresh Off the Boat
Pl Solar
Marking the first solar boat expedition around the globe, the solar-powered T�ranor PlanetSolar docked in Miami this past Sunday from Monaco. The successful trip spoke to the power of solar energy and to future possibilities for coastal cities.

 "We want to help drive forward the development of sustainable energy technologies on the water and in other mobile applications," says Immo Str�her, owner of the boat. "The aim is to offer future-proof solutions for sustainable living in major cities and environmentally responsible mobility concepts."

For more on T�ranor PlanetSolar's journey, visit planetsolar.org. Photo courtesy of planetsolar.org.
Wrap Up Nausea
Psi Bands
If going the distance makes you feel queasy, Psi Bands might be your Christmas miracle this year. The drug-free acupressure wrist bands relieve motion sickness by using pressure to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. And they provide a lasting solution; the FDA-cleared bands are waterproof and reusable. Psi Bands come in five different designs with two to a set (one is worn on each wrist) and sell for $14.99-$19.99 per set depending on retailer and location.For a complete list of retailers and/or to learn more about Psi Bands, visit www.psibands.com.
Have You Heard?
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Holiday Travel

Make Travel Fun, Even the Ride
Little PimHitting the road for the holidays might be a tradition, but the endless chorus of "Are we there yet?" from the little ones can make the ride less-than-cheerful. Instead of dreading the trip, this year your kids can use the time to practice a new language.

Little Pim, an award-winning foreign language learning series, offers iPhone apps, CDs, flashcards and other media to help tots learn a foreign language. Julia Pimsleur Levine, founder of Little Pim and  daughter of the renowned linguist Dr. Paul Pimsleur, has also offered Let's Travel! readers language-game ideas  to engage the entire family during the holiday commute:
  • Play "I Spy" to help children name objects/colors in another language.
  • Count snacks or other objects in a foreign language. Have a race to see who can get to ten with no mistakes the fastest!
  • Help your child write a letter with foreign language words or image captions
  • Play music in a foreign language and encourage your kids to sing along.
  • Use one of Little Pim's two vocabulary booster Apps, Word Bag and Talking Coloring Book ($1.99 each on iTunes).
For more information on DVDs, flashcards, CDs, iPhone apps, digital downloads, Little Pim coloring sheets and other ways to engage traveling tots, visit www.LittlePim.com.
England's Christmas MarketsEngland Christmas Market
England is celebrating Christmas big this year with over 15 markets across the country. From a Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park to a Victorian Festival in Portsmouth, the various markets will feature everything from Husky dog sledding to gourmet food to ice sculptures. And, of course, there will plenty of gift-buying opportunities along the way! Have a look at the festivities at Visitengland.com.
CAA Winter Festival of Lights, Niagra Falls
NiagraNiagra Falls will be ablaze through January as 125 animated lighting displays and 3 million tree and ground lights illuminate the CAA Winter Festival of Lights. When you're not viewing the world-famous Enchantment of Disney� displays or the world's largest illuminated Canadian-American Flag, there will be comedy shows, concerts, and even races to provide entertainment. The festival is also introducing its newest attraction this year, TD RINK at the Brink, an ice skating rink strikingly close to Horseshoe Falls. There is no admission fee to view the illuminations but donations are gratefully accepted and used to enhance the displays. Wfol.com has the details. Photo courtesy WFOL.com.
Advent in Germany
We would be remiss to exclude Germany when listing holiday attractions. Berlin is home to 60 Christmas markets, which collectively feature everything from life-sized nativities to Jewish Museum extravaganzas. For one Euro, visitors can explore the illuminated French and German Cathedral and the Concert House in Berlin before sampling the many creations of the cooks and craftsmen who fill the streets. Meander over to another market and you'll find historic carousels, huge trampolines and opera shows. See it all with the Live Like a German Christmas Market Tour or travel solo with suggestions from visitberlin.de.
102nd Annual Christmas Boat Parade
The Newport Beach Chriboatstmas Boat Parade offers much more than balmy weather. From December 15 through December 19, more than 150 boats of all sizes will flaunt their colorful lights and vivid Christmas scenes to onlookers for the 102nd year in a row. Of course, fireworks and carolers will be provided! To read more, visit www.christmasboatparade.com.
Hottest Winter Getaways
Rincon Rincon Rincon
Rinc
�n, Puerto Rico
If you want to escape Jack Frost and evergreens this year, then Puerto Rico's warm weather and sparkling beaches might be a welcomed option. Located on Puerto Rico's west coast, Rinc�n has the low-key feel of a small surfing town without losing the benefits of the rest of island. With surf schools, paddleboard and kayak rentals, and diving opportunities, you'll have the choice of exploring the crystal waters or just relaxing on the shore. And, you don't have to waste entire days traveling: the flight is only 3.5 hours from Miami. For more info, visit rincon-pr.com. Photos courtesy of Rincon-PR.com.
A Garden Escape
Opened for the first time last week, Babylonstoren is the ultimate escape for a traveler searching for relaxation. Visitors stay in one of just 12 Cape Dutch style cottages, dine outdoors on meals made from produce picked on-site, and harvest the fruits of an eight-acre garden with over 300 varieties of edible plants. Those who wish to explore can take advantage of guided visits of the farm, vineyards, extensive fruit orchards, swimming and canoe trips in the dam and hikes in the sloping hills and mountains that rise above the valley. A spa is also available. Visit Babylonstoren.com for more info.
Letter From the Editor
Dear Reader,


Are your holiday plans all arranged and well-anticipated? Hopefully you're looking forward to a relaxing time filled with good company and delicious food. If your holiday involves hitting the road, we've listed a few festivities that are worthy pit stops. After all, these gorgeous light displays, carols in an array of languages and multi-cultural holiday celebrations are not to be missed.
From all of us at Let's Travel! I wish you the best of holidays and the safest trips to and from your destinations.

Happy [holiday] Travels!

Gina Ciliberto
Editor, Travel Tattler