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Crítico Enmascarado - Instituto de Lenguajes, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
2007-07-09 15:36:00
Mexico   School Instituto de Lenguajes Location Puerto Escondido, Mexico What we like Fun staff, great prices, great activities! Lots of surf and beach; makes for a great vacation! Accommodation Regular homestay; EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE PRICE! Also, there is a "Pseudo homestay," where you stay in a hotel run by a local family; the family also lives in-hotel, so a great chance for Spanish immersion!  Activities Our vote for BEST ACTIVITIES goes to this school! LOTS OF SURFING! Lots of eco-tourism! Lots of FUN! Volunteer Opportunities? Ask when you arrive.  Registration Available online! Easy to Use Website? GREAT WEBSITE with lots of useful information and cool things like a Surfcam! Check it out! http://puertoschool.com Worth the price? THE BEST RATES IN ALL OF MEXICO! Extremely, extremely affordable!
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Crítico Enmascarado - Habla Ya Language Center, Boquete, Panama
2007-07-09 15:24:00
Panama School Habla Ya Language Center Location Boquete, Panama. Boquete is a small village near a river in Panama; very beautiful and scenic location! What we like Very friendly staff; most homestays are within walking distance of school. Many levels are offered, including full immersion. Great methodology; access to wireless internet and other facilities. Accommodation Homestay with local family, you pick the number of meals. Activities Yes! Boquete is a beautiful village, so the school offers many Ecotourism activities as well as dancing, movie nights and other activities. Volunteer Opportunities? There are many school-based activities that involve the community; great opportunity to strengthen your Spanish! Registration Available online! Easy to Use Website? Very user-friendly website, with lots of information. There are also many additional links. Worth the price? Yes! Very good rates, especially for the location. Comparable to other schools in Panama and Latin America.
More About: Panama , Arad , Masca

Crítico Enmascarado - El Sol Language School, Lima, Peru
2007-07-09 02:52:00
Peru       School El Sol Language School Location Lima , Peru What we like Experienced staff; great customer service by e-mail! Replies to questions are quick, prompt and reliable! Accommodation Homestay, Hotel or Apartment Activities Yes! There are activities EVERY DAY! You can watch a movie, cook or dance, or do a lot more! This school has amazing activities, more than most other schools do! Volunteer Opportunities? Yes! Plenty to choose from, and you can even set Fridays aside to volunteer! Registration Available online! Easy to Use Website? Lots of information and great facts about Peru! http://elsol.idiomsperu.com Worth the price? Yes! Very good rates, comparable to other schools in Peru and Latin America.    
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Crítico Enmascarado
2007-07-09 02:26:00
The Crítico Enmascarado is here to help YOU choose the best language school in your country! We at TravelAmerica have made life easier for you by rigorously researching language schools AND testing their customer service, politeness, promptness, etc. How does Crítico Enmascarado work? Using an alias, a member of TravelAmerica staff tests language schools' overall customer service by pretending to be an interested language lover who wants to study at thbat specific establishment. We nag, ask multiple questions and really grill the school with specific inquiries (i.e. accomodation details, nationalities of teachers, the works!) to see what they're willing to do to accomodate a language learner, and whether or not they're really interested in learning as opposed to profit. We publish our top choices on a regular basis! Where do I find these ratings? Use the directory or go to your country's page and click on this logo:  Happy learning! TravelAmerica Staff    
More About: Arad , Masca , Cara , Rado

Current Safety Rankings - Updated Daily
2007-07-09 01:01:00
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The Tourist Trick
2007-07-04 01:01:00
The Tourist Trick is a crime that is common in many nations, notably Bolivia. The Scenario You are in a heavily-populated tourist area. Everything seems alright, but then you?re approached by two people, one who may look like a native and one who looks just like another regular tourist. What Happens The person who looks like a native ?introduces? you to the tourist. As you approach to say ?hi,? the tourist invites you to explore the town with him or her. Later, a group of false police officers (people posing as police officers) take you, the tourist and the native in to the police station. Why? Because the police have found drugs within the tourist?s things. All of your items, the tourist?s items and the native?s items are searched, and your belongings, credit cards and valuables are stolen by the ?police?, who have been working with the native and the tourist the whole time. How to Avoid Being a Victim Always walk with a friend (preferably a friend who is a native of the country yo...

Cuba
2007-07-02 23:35:00
THIS IS NOT A FULL RATING! PLEASE READ BELOW. Overall Rank: 13 (out of 19) Total Score: 57 (out of 100) NOTE: TWO CATEGORIES UNDER CUBA ARE UNRATED DUE TO POLITICAL STIPULATIONS LISTED BY THE UNITED STATES STATE DEPARTMENT; THUS, THE RATING IS NOT A FULL RATING The higher the score, the better. The lower the rank, the better. In each category, 10 is the best score, 1 is the worst score. CUBA SCORECARD: | 8 | Public Safety (Generally Safe) | Unrated | Political Info (Stable, but please read below) | Unrated | Government (Stable) | 8 | Lifestyle Costs (Generally Low Costs) | 7 | Transportation (Generally Safe) | 7 | Tourism (Very Developed) | 7 | Airfare (Generally Low Cost) | 7 | Culture Shock (Little shock) | 7 | Emergency Medicine (Reliable in Capital) | 6 | Water and Food (Generally Reliable) United States Current Travel Advisory for Cuba The United States and Cuba have widely negative views towards each other, and the United States prohibits its citizens from visiting Cuba. C...