Justin over at Southern Explorations sent me their list of the 10 best reasons to visit South America in 2010. I thought it was extremely pertinent because I am sending my photographer to Argentina this week.  I am a little sad to not be going myself- but figure our brother-in-law would be a better companion because he speaks the language.

So here you go- as if you needed an excuse, the top 10 best reasons to visit South America in 2010:

1. It’s Still Affordable: It used to cost much more to fly to South America than to Europe but not anymore. Airfares from many US cities are comparable, and after you arrive, you’ll find hotel and meal prices mostly lower. Favorable exchange rates make 2010 the perfect time to go.

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Last Friday Nancy from What a Trip posted about packing for an Alaskan vacation. This post made my heart sing as Alaska is my favorite destination I have visited so far. I too am looking forward to a trip up north- but this time by cruise! Her post is very specific for Alaskan winter vacations. Oh you brave souls- North Dakota winter was a little too much for me… Have fun on your vacation Nancy- can’t wait to read about it!

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Last weekend we all packed up and headed to Central California (Fresno area) to visit our college friends. They hadn’t met BabyTravels yet and it had been since July 4^th weekend the year before since we had seen them.

There is something to be said about friends who you haven’t seen in a very long time but once you see them it’s like you have never been apart. Granted things were a little different this time- as Babytravels was not a part of our adventures the times before.

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Babytravels is the newest member of the DTM crew (and the most important member) and it occurred to me the other day that no one knows anything about her. She was born in October of last year in Salt Lake City.  Traveling is in her blood. And she does it quite well. Here are some quick facts about the cutest dottingthemaper.

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I had to wipe off my computer after reading this blog post by the Caffeinated Traveler because I drooled all over the place. In this post she recounts all of her favorite delicious treats from New Zealand. I think I need to call my travel agent.

Over at Here and There you will find a travel wish list. This struck me because the DTM crew did that just last week. We held a household meeting where we hashed out where we wanted to go this year, who got to go where with who, who would stay home with the baby, when the baby would come, when we would leave the baby…etc.etc. Exhilarating yet exhausting all at the same time. Favorites from our list included Japan, Alaska, and Orlando.

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