Our multigenerational family is heading to Central America for a holiday. Where should we go?

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From The Globe & Mail:

The Question: Can you recommend a Central American destination for an active, multigeneration family holiday? We are an adventurous family and like discovering new places.

Grandpa wants to hike the jungle filled with howler monkeys. The kids can’t wait to snorkel the coral gardens. And mom’s keen to climb the steps of a Mayan temple. If your gang is looking for adventure, Edmundo Roa, a travel agent with Let’s Take the Kids Travel Agency (letstakethekidstravel.com), has these three suggestions:

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10 places to move abroad and extend your life

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From Matador Abroad:

Throughout history, people have been intrigued by legends of societies where residents thrived well past 100 years old.

Today, there is skepticism whether any such place exists, but health scientists do scour the globe in search of medicinal remedies and other lifespan enhancements.

In fact, many “pockets” around the world have been identified as “Blue Zones,” where locals enjoy high quality of life and health in old age.

While failing to offer one “secret,” these regions share community factors such as diet, social integration, activity level, and outlook on life. While genetics plays a role in how long we live, researchers believe lifestyle factors account for 75% of our longevity.

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Baby boomers eye adventure, bucket list

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From CNN.com:

Sipping cappuccino and taking it slow is one way to experience Italy. Test driving a growling, candy-apple-red Ferrari in the country's Motor Valley is quite another.

So Donna Hull's husband and a friend -- both car enthusiasts -- were ecstatic when they got the chance to zoom around the town of Maranello in the classic sports car on a recent vacation.

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Arizona: More than great golf

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From 50Plus.com: Arizona offers sunshine year round -- and lots to see beyond the golf course.

Arizona is a favourite destination for snowbirds and tourists alike – and why not? Sunshine all year round and fantastic scenery invite exploration beyond the golf courses. Here are five sights – other than the Grand Canyon, of course – you won’t want to miss.

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Boomer Travel Comes Of Age

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From Forbes.com: "Many baby boomers were bitten by the travel bug long ago. Born between 1946 and 1964, they were the first generation to grow up in the age of modern jet travel. In their younger years, they took off to parts unknown with nothing more than a pack on their backs, unsure of where they would spend the night — or with whom.

"Things changed as they stacked up birthdays. Many are still traveling, but they’ve gotten choosier about where they go and who goes with them. They don’t have all the time in the world anymore, so they want to make the most of every moment. For some, a taste for creature comforts has replaced an earlier tolerance for achy limbs and inconvenience. Still others think of this as a time to give back when they travel by volunteering."

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Top 10 Cruise Itineraries in 2012

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From Yahoo! Travel: "If you have your eye on the high seas this year, you’re not alone: Some 20.3 million cruisers are forecasted to take a cruise vacation in 2012 (according to the industry analyst folks at Cruise Market Watch), and with the boatloads of new offerings, it’s evident that today’s cruise base has far surpassed the newlywed and nearly dead. So skip out on the cookie-cutter cruises and sail into new horizons instead, courtesy of one of these innovative cruise itineraries."

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Top Five Value Destinations for 2012

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From AOL Travel: "Travelzoo Inc. announced five destinations its Deal Experts predict will offer excellent value to travelers in 2012. The destinations are Costa Rica, Japan, the Mediterranean, Orlando and Thailand.

"Travelzoo's Deal Experts reviewed thousands of deals and interviewed more than 400 travel executives over the past three months to determine these as the Wow Deal Destinations of 2012."

Read about the Top 5 destinations.