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From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel Editor
Greetings, Travelers! Did you know that you can see Tweets from all of About.com's Travel Guides in one place? Follow the About Travel List, and you'll hear about breaking travel news, exhilarating things to do and even an entire tribe that's never heard of Twitter! Here's a sampling of what's been on Guides' minds recently. ~Kim

Know the Facts About Shark Attacks in Hawaii
A surge of shark attacks including Hawaii's first fatal incident since 2004 have made for scary headlines this month and raised issues about the safety of Hawaii's waters. What is the likelihood of being attacked by a shark? And what can you do to reduce the risk? This fact-filled Q&A John Fischer (@AboutHawaiiTrvl) shared on Twitter has vital information for Hawaii visitors.
Search Related Topics:  shark attacks in hawaii  avoiding shark attacks 

Motorcycle Tours in Africa
If you've followed Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor's most recent motorcycle odyssey, The Long Way Down, through Africa, you may be intrigued to learn you can enjoy a similar adventure. Anouk Zijlma ‏(@GuidetoAfrica) Tweets: Motorcycle tours in Africa can be as exciting and challenging as you want them to be. You can even ride with Boorman from Victoria Falls to Cape Town on a Moto Aventures tour.

France's Enormous Flea Market
Mary Anne Evans (‏@AboutFranceTrvl) posted on Twitter: "If you're after an old coffee grinder or whatever, check out the Lille Braderie." For 34 hours starting August 31, visitors to Lille, France, have the chance to wander streets lined with 10,000 vendors who offer every kind of bric-a-brac, antique, furniture, fashion... in fact, everything you could think of and much that you could not.
Search Related Topics:  lille  north france  shopping

Caribbean Islands Cater to Travelers with Special Needs
"Having a disability should not prevent you from enjoying a Caribbean dream vacation," Bob Curley (@GoCaribbean) assures Twitter followers. His tips will help you identify the most accommodating islands and plan a Caribbean vacation that is as accessible as it is enjoyable.

More of What We're Tweeting Below

Search Related Topics:  caribbean hotels  disabled travel  handicapped travel


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