Travel Newsletter - May 2011
Warm weather is finally here! Stop by Changes in Latitude for all your travel essentials, or to share the fantastic trips
you have planned for the summer season. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to help prepare you for a trip, no matter
how close or faraway.
Check below for the May Traveler's Tuesdays schedule or visit our redesigned website at www.cil.com
for updated information. Don't forget to test your travel knowledge in our "Where in the World Trivia Contest". Happy
Reading and Happy Guessing!
Where In The World?
Can you guess what city these beautiful gardens are located in? Submit your answer, name and phone number to
adventure@cil.com. Those with correct answers will be entered into a monthly drawing for a Changes In Latitude Travel
Store gift certificate.
Hint: April showers bring May flowers! Can you guess which former mine
was transformed into these beautiful
gardens?
Last Month's Answer & Winner: Last month's answer was Spain. Congratulations to Jenny Riley for guessing
correctly and winning the Changes In Latitude Travel Store gift certificate in April's drawing!
May Travel Program Schedule
"Traveler's Tuesday" evenings begin at 7:00 pm each week. And be sure to check our
Travel Programs page for a complete list of all Changes in Latitude Events for this Spring!
Tuesday, May 3rd (7:00pm) -
How to Pack and Travel Light Clinic
Get organized and get packing for your summer trips. Helpful tips for everyone, no matter how far (or long) you are traveling.
Learn all about the latest fabrics, packing methods and travel accessories that will allow you to travel light without giving up any
conveniences. Whether you'll be traveling for a week or several months, you can learn how to pack everything you need in one
convenient suitcase. Packing light really can make your trip more enjoyable! Prizes and specials tonight only!
Tuesday, May 10th (7:00pm) -
The Wonders of Peru
From the dramatic landscape of the Sacred Valley, to the breathtaking sites of Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu, Peru is an adventurer's
dream destination. Experience the wonders of Peru by exploring the highlights, such as the charming mountain town of Cusco,
trekking in the Colca Canyon and Cordillera Blance regions. Cristine Milton, will take you on a photo journey through Peru,
providing great travel information and insights into this wonderful destination.
Tuesday, May 17th (7:00pm) -
Morocco: Trekking the Rif & High Atlas Moutains
Join Kathleen Bennet as she treks in Morocco's Rif and High Atlas Moutains. Using as bases the Berber villages of Chefchaouen
in the north and Imlil and Agouti in the south, Kathleen journeyed with guide and mule, reaching Morocco's highest village,
Tacheddirt. Other hikes included Morocco's beautiful Todro and Dades gorges enroute to Erg Chebbi for a camel safari into the
Sahara Desert. Between treks Kathleen explored the Roman city of Volubilis and the ancient medinas of Fes, Meknes, and
Marrakesh. In the seaport city of Tangier, she had a chance meeting with travel writer Rick Steves before sailing to
Algeciras. Kathleen's presentation will include many tips for adventurous and economical solo travel in Morocco.
Tuesday, May 24th (7:00pm) -
Incredible Argentina!
Argentina is a land of great natural beauty as well as wonderful, friendly people. The vastness of the country allows for great
diversity with many highlights to see. We begin our journey in the hip capital of Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of the South"
and a tango lovers delight. Traveling south we visit San Antonio de Areca, the gaucho capital of the world. Then we're off
to the UNESCO world heritage site of Iguazu Falls, the wine district of Mendoza, stunning Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia to "party at
the end of the world" and then travel to the Patagonia region to see the magnificent Moreno Glacier. Nothing can beat hiking in
the magnificent Patagonia region followed by viewing the coastal wildlife in Puerto Madryn. We end our trip enjoying the markets
of SanTelmo, a tango dance and good food. Come discover amazing Argentina with us!
Tuesday, May 31st (7:00pm) -
Hike the Haute Route in Europe
Tilden Daniels will share his photos from summer and winter trekking along the Haute Route, a classic long distance trek from Chamonix,
France to Zermatt, Switzerland. Tilden will discuss ski touring, summer trekking and local culture from his experiences living
for several years in Switzerland and partaking in numerous outings with the Carouge section of the Swiss Alpine Club. The
presentation will also discuss summits along the Haute Route and the Tour de Mont Blanc, another classic trek that leaves Chamonix and
makes a complete circuit around the Mont Blanc massif.
For those of our readers that are located near Boulder....
On Saturday, May 7th, the Village will be hosting its annual Sidewalk Sale.
Stop by Changes In Latitude Travel Store for all of your travel essentials.
Wander around The Village! Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine!
And come see the great deals we have for you!
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: My Bag Tags
These luggage tags come 2 to a pack, and are designed to keep your information protected.
With hundreds of unique designs you're bound to find one to suit your personality!
Traveling With Your VISA Card
Before jetsetting off on your adventure, you should always notify your banks and/or credit card companies to help prevent
situations where your VISA card may be deactivated. Otherwise, when your card is used in a foreign country, the card
company may try to contact you or may deactivate the card to avoid potentially fraudulent charges.
It's also a good idea to check with your issuing bank about any fees that may be associated with using your card abroad.
While it is recommended to have a copy of your credit card numbers while you travel, there is always a chance that you may
misplace that paper copy as well. At Changes in Latitude Travel Store, we recommend that you write down the credit card
number using a sort of code, so the credit card numbers are not obvious to anyone who might find the misplaced copy.
For example: if your card number is 4888 2456 7890 1212, you might insert the beginning of your phone number into each set of
numbers. The result might look like this
34888
02456
37890
71212. This way if the copy is found, your "coded" card number
wouldn't be usable. Now the copy of the card number will only be discernable by you.
VISA also provides some travel protection to help you in sticky situations:
• Auto rental collision damage waiver
• Emergency card replacement and cash disbursement
• The Visa signature cards provide a few additional benefits such as: 24/7 concierge service,
lost luggage reimbursement, roadside dispatch and travel accident insurance.
For more information on travel protection, check out VISA's official website:
Travel With VISA
Just For Laughs
Did you know?? In all, it has been calculated that airlines will mishandle 7.34 bags out of every one thousand bags that they
handle. (Source: unclaimedluggage.net) Here is our response to that information:
Prayer of the Lost Luggage (Source: Wicked Spanish)
"O mighty Zapoletoletecaxacoatlototoc, God of Flight and Lost Luggage,
please return to me my handsome Eagle Creek
bag that went to Guadalajara or Guadalupe.
I dare not make a pilgrimage to your Holy Rockpile without
the brand-new, matching
outfit from Changes in Latitude, contained in said Eagle Creek bag.
And if you can spare a moment from your busy
schedule, O Winged Reptilian Unhappiness,
please firmly smite all cruel and inept baggage handlers."
Deals & Happenings at the Village: A new website with exciting offers, and event happenings at "The Village Shopping Mall"
can be found at the new The Village web page.
Or, "like" their new facebook page
at: The Village facebook page
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** This newsletter was compiled and written by Leah Glass at Changes In Latitude Travel Store.
Happy Travels!
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