Right ecotour can unlock magic of rain forest just as you dreamed
Mention the Amazon, and it conjures up images of lush jungles, citrus-colored toucans and helmeted Conquistadors deftly hacking their way through a wall of green.
( BY THOMAS PEGELOW, Herald Writer, 07/22/2002 12:17 PM PDT)

Airlines cite losses as they cut discounts
In their latest attempt to save money, several major airlines have quietly downgraded their senior citizen discount programs -- a move that could irk a key part of the traveling population.
( By Janet Adamy, CONTRA COSTA TIMES, 07/19/2002 08:20 AM PDT)

WHEN TRAVELING, TAKE ONLY OUTFITS THAT ARE COMFY AND VERSATILE
When choosing a wardrobe for traveling, too many people fall into the trap of overpacking. Not wanting to leave out anything essential, they include almost everything. The result is often heavy suitcases, wadded clothes and a frustrating sense of disorder.
( By Courtney Semple, Mercury News, 07/19/2002 12:01 PM PDT)

The right size bag and how best to use it
You've figured out what to pack, but what's the best way to pack it? Hala Jweinat of Malm Luggage in San Francisco offered some suggestions:
( 07/19/2002 12:05 PM PDT)

She went. She saw. She shopped.
And you can, too. Just head to Italy, where designer outlets offer dolce deals on Gucci, Prada, Fendi and other to-die-for fashions
( By MIKI TURNER, STAR-TELEGRAM POP CULTURE CRITIC, 07/08/2002 09:38 AM PDT)