Welcome to the September 2003 issue of The Traveler - Our Fall Color Special Issue!

We were sitting around the other day, wondering what we could do for the September issue that would be special and interesting for our readers. Then it hit us, like a bolt of lightening - It's Autumn! Well, maybe not officially (and lest we forget our friends in the southern hemisphere where winter is giving why to spring) but here in the north the sun is lower in the sky and the colors are changing - fall is in the air. We've done our best to bring it to you in this issue.

Along with our Autumn Fest, we have three new feature articles, travel bargains and resources, and as always, our travel writing pick of the month.

Enjoy!

The Traveler will be visiting Yosemite National Park next week, and we hope he decides to come back and provide us with a new photo album and travelogue - so stay tuned!

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Feature Articles

A Howler Monkey Wake-up Call
Regular contributor Kathryn Lemmon takes us to the jungles of Costa Rica - where there are no alarm clocks needed.

Curiosities in Fiesta Town
Remember the Alamo - But there's a lot more to San Antonio, a very curious place indeed.

Five Tips for Getting Safely Around Paris
Practical tips for enjoying your visit to the City of Light

Travel Writing Pick-Of-The-Month

In keeping with our focus on autumn and fall color in North America, we offer as our pick this month one of the best guides to autumn with Autumn Leaves: A Guide to the Fall Colors of the Northwoods

A reviewer writes: "If you live in the area bounded by Ontario, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, Maine, New Brunswick, and Quebec, or are planning to visit any states or provinces in that area this fall, buy this book now, and read it over. You'll be glad you did, this year and every year. I would give this book a ten-star rating if I could, and recommend it highly. An invaluable bargain."

Fall Color!

Our first annual Autumn Color special! The Traveler loves fall - in fact, it's his favorite time of the year. So we've put together this special feature with some great online resources to help you learn about and enjoy the magnificent fall color of North America. It's here at our special Fall Color Page.

Travel Ideas, Resources, and Bargains

London and Yorkshire 6 days All Inclusive Vacation From $299 - Certain restriction do, of course, apply. To get all the details, check out e-vacations.com : where custom-designed vacations begin

Virtual Yosemite - Get a live view from Yosemite valley right now. Virtual Yosemite is just one feature of the Yosemite Association website. Visitor information, nature notes, travelogues, online store, and more. Almost as good as actually being there! (but not quite) Virtual Yosemite.

Asia Transpacific Journeys - Offers culturally and environmentally sensitive custom and group travel opportunities throughout Asia and the Pacific. Visit Asia Transpacific Journeys.

Airfare to New Zealand for Only $499 - Internet only fare on Quantas Airlines from Los Angeles. Get all the details and restrictions at the TravelZoo website

Autumn in the Wine Country - Visit the wine country of Northern California just as the grapes are being harvested. All the information and resources you need for visiting the Wine Country is here at StaySonoma.com

Experience Fall Aboard the Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad - Experience autumn color in Colorado’s high country aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. This scenic railroad, located just an hour west of Denver at an elevation of over 8,000 feet, lies tucked in a steep valley in the quaint Victorian hamlet of Georgetown. A ride on the train is a great way to see the foliage along Clear Creek when the cottonwood and aspen trees are in their golden glory. To find out more about the Georgetown Loop Railroad, visit their website.

Alaska: Denali Cabins - Denali Cabins is a collection of quaint cabins that’s located just 8 miles south of the entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park. To find out more about Denali Cabins visit their website.

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