Warns against trips to Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are suffering under increasing violence and hyperinflation, which prompted the Mugabe regime to order shops and businesses to reduce their prices or face arrest.

Air France Launches Vacation Packages to Africa

"We are very excited to add Africa to the list of Air France Holidays' destinations. This new venture provides our customers with the options and flexibility they require, while maintaining our mission of affordable, quality travel," says Paul Barry, President of Air France Holidays. "Africa offers diverse travel experiences from the beauty and serenity of the Serengeti to the ancient wonders of the Egyptian pyramids, and everything in-between."

Volunteer tutor is Africa-bound

According to the volunteer group's Web site, www.i-to-i.com, it is the world's leading volunteer travel company. Since1999, it has trained 15,000 people to teach English as a foreign language; has raised $130,000 to buy materials for projects around the world; and has sent 20,000 volunteers to work on projects overseas.