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Amerispan Travel Resources
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- Tips for Traveling Inexpensively
These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
Other articles:
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Spanish at Home (Learning A language)
Bilingual America is the best option for those who can't study abroad to learn Spanish
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Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad (Articles/Travelogues)
AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.
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Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues)
Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.
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Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry (Articles/Travelogues)
Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.
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Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! (Articles/Travelogues)
When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.
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The Honduras Coup and Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues)
A first-hand account of a student who was studying abroad in La Ceiba, Honduras during the recent coup.
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Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases)
AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
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La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie (Articles/Travelogues)
Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.
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Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program (Press Releases)
AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount
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Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School (Press Releases)
Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter
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Save Money by Volunteering Abroad (Learning A language)
Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
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Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.
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Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement (Articles/Travelogues)
Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
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Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language)
Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
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America's ignorance of the world is now a national liability (Learning A language)
Washington Post article discussing the relationship between national security and study abroad.
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Enchiladas (Recipes)
Popular Mexican dish.
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Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language)
Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
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Ceviche (Recipes)
A traditional fish dish.
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Flan de Queso (Recipes)
A yummy, creamy dessert.
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SAP on the news- How do they do it? (Learning A language)
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Hispanics and Terrorism (Learning A language)
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The Changing Face of Latin America (Learning A language)
Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
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Ricky Martin (Music Reviews)
AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
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Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life! (Learning A language)
Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
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Churros (Recipes)
Churros (traditional snack)
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The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language)
Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
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Arroz con Leche (Recipes)
A typical dessert of Spain
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Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language)
Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
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The Power of Patterns (Learning A language)
Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
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Isabelle Allende (An interview) (Cultural)
AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
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Historia del tenis (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
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La Eva de las plantas (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
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Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
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Los oficios de Nueva York (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
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Shakira en el mercado inglés (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
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José Donoso y su historia personal del (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish
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¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil? (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
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¿Cuánto debemos saber? (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish.
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El Ciberspanglish (Learning A language)
Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language)
What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce (Learning A language)
Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
Additional Web Resources for: Honduras
General Information
Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country....just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Honduras."
Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.
Honduweb - Filled with links to just about everything!
CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Honduras
Honduras Travel Resources - From the U.S. State Department.
Country Map - A small map of Honduras.
Getting There & Around
eXito Latin America Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
Sanborn's Insurance - The authorities on getting you from the USA/Canada to México and Central America via car. Auto insurance, excellent road maps, tips and other must-have resources for those who prefer to leave the flying to the birds.
Hotels & Restaurants
Conde Nast Traveler - Lodging Guide - Provides a map of lodging available throughout the Honduras.
Language Related
AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.
Languages of Honduras - The Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Honduras' indigenous languages, plus Spanish.
Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
News & Culture
Honduras This Week - Written in English, this periodical is filled with info.
La Prensa - Spanish newspaper from Honduras.
Staff Picks
The Honduras Coup and Studying Abroad - Read a first-hand account of a student that was studying abroad in La Ceiba, Honduras during the recent coup.
Travel & Tourism
Visitor's Guide to Roatan - Roatan Island is located in The Bay Islands, off the North coast of Honduras, in the Caribbean. Roatan is widely known for its great diving, unspoiled East End, trophy fishing, and colorful West End. You can do much of your Roatan vacation planning from right here. There is information on this site which includes: scuba diving, resorts, hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, fishing, maps, real estate, and dive shops.
Destination Honduras - From the famous Lonely Planet guide book.
Moon Travel Handbooks-Honduras - An adventurous guide to a land of mountains and jungles,
full of nitty-gritty firsthand details on traveling by car, bus, ferry,
canoe,thumb, and foot.
Garifuna Tours - Tela, Honduras - Since 1994 Garifuna Tours provide fun, safe and educational tours of the Caribbean North Coast, Jungle and River Parks. We consider ourselves as an eco-tour operator and we are committed to mantain low impact operations, support conservation and promote activities to preserve the Garifuna culture. Come with us, for more than a tour....Garifuna Tours
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