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MILLENNIUM MILLENNIUM MILLENNIUM !!

The finalization of the details for our MILLENNIUM CRUISES are drawing near… We had a great response from our readers when we made the FIRST announcement in our previous newsletter. We will keep you updated. Please email or call us and ask to be out on the list to receive first opportunity to book your space on either cruise.

Our Caribbean Cruise will depart on Dec. 22, 1999 and return on Jan 3, 2000. Our Amazon River Cruise departs Dec. 21, 1999 and returns Jan. 4, 2000.

Our cruises will feature some top speakers/lecturers in the field of Health/Wellness for the Body/Mind and Soul. We will have panel discussions, workshops and seminars, musical entertainment and lots of fun.

 

SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MORROCO
Experience the Heart of Music and the Rhythm of life! On May 28, traveler from all over the world will meet in the Holy City of Fez, Morocco for the 5th Annual World Sacred Music Festival. Dedicated to the theme of Faith, Mysticism & Reason, we will enjoy performances by master musicians from both Western and Eastern sacred music traditions. Dr. Carlos Warter will give a lecture on “The Return of the Sacred”. We will experience 8 days of the music of Myriam Makeba, Liz Combs and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Rostropovitch with the Orchestra of Cannes, Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur and music from Israel, Pakistan. Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Armenia Great Britain and much more. In addition we will enjoy touring Morocco and lots of great food.

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JAMAICA JAMAICA JAMAICA
We depart April 8th departure for our Botanical, Cultural and Natural excursion into the Heart & Soul of Jamaica. Travel with Rastafarian Bush Doctors and Maroon Shaman Jamba. Fully escorted by Dr. Eugene Zampieron (Dr. “Z”), Naturopathic doctor and Ethnobotanist and Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., R.N. The Natural Nurse.

Space Still Available….We will have numerous seminars on such topics as Economic Botany, Medical Botany with field identification and the Healing Powers of Herbs. Hike deep into the tropical rainforests, where we pick our own fruits, explore black sandy beaches , have picnics to enjoy local foods. We will visit Jamba, our Maroon Medicine Man on his farm. Join us for Irie & Cool Runnin’s !!


HealthyTravel.net have joined with Earthwatch Institute
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Language Travel Tips

There is not anything more pleasant when you are traveling than to offer a few words of greeting and courtesies in the native language.
Here are a couple for your next trip:

Arabic: (for that trip to the Sacred Music Festival)
Hello: Marhaba
Goodbye: Ma-Assalamah
Thank you: Shukran

French:
Hello: Bonjour
Goodbye: Au Revoir
Thank you: Merci

Thai:
Hello: Sa wad dee
Goodbye: La gone
Thank you: Khob khune

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Did you Know...

The world's three largest oceans, in order of size are The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian?
The Roman tourist attraction "The Spanish Steps" has 138 steps.
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Check out our article: “Executives and Travel, by Elson M. Haas, M.D. We are now back to work with our brand new "New Years resolutions”.. However the stress of everyday life sets in very soon. Take a minute to read this very interesting article on how the lifestyle stress can be handled, even while traveling.

Healthy Travel Recipes

We feature a "Healthy Travel" Recipe from around the world in our newsletter. We would like for you to be a part of our newsletter by submitting a "Healthy" and exciting recipe that you may have come across in your worldwide travels Or maybe your favorite recipe from a country that you have not had a chance to visit yet.
Try our Moroccan White Bean Stew. This recipe was submitted by a HealthyTravel.net subscriber who recently visited Spain and Morocco. (We depart for the Sacred Music Festival in Morocco on the 27th of May. Join us and you can also visit this enchanting gourmands heaven).

Moroccan Berber Spice mixture (This is a very special spice mixture that you can prepare in advance and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week prior to using it)

½ tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Salt
1 Tbs. Black peppercorn
½ Tbs. Coriander seeds
1 Tbs. Freshly grated gingerroot
Add a pinch of Saffron
3 tsp. Sweet paprika
4 cloves (whole)
1 tsp. Cumin ground or 2 Tbs. Cumin seeds
¼ tsp. White pepper
½ tsp. Fennel seeds
½ tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Turmeric

mix all ingredients in a small bowl and stir into stew.

Moroccan White Bean Stew

4 boneless chicken breast, cut in strips
3 Tbs. Olive oil
1 medium sized onion, chopped
3 minced cloves of garlic
1 can (15oz) white beans (include liquid)
4 cups vegetable broth or low fat chicken broth
1 ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ cup diced red potatoes
1 medium sized butternut squash
1 can diced green chilies
2 ½ cup sliced carrots
2 ½ cup diced tomatoes
1 ¾ Tbs. Moroccan Berber Spice Mixture (See below)

Heat oil in large pot. Sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken strips and stir-fry until cooked (don’t; brown) Add all ingredients, including Moroccan Spice mixture, except broth and white beans and cook about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the broth, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Add beans , stir and simmer another 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Serves 8 people
520 calories per 1 cup serving

NEWARK/NASSAU
Continental Airlines, in conjunction with Nassau/Paradise Island express, is offering a free companion ticket to Nassau for every full revenue coach ticket purchased on the nonstop flight out of Newark in January. Make your reservations in our on-line booking engine.

Mindbodytravel.com joins with Earthwatch Institute
Our Travel club Members can now become members in the fine organization of Earthwatch. We are offering an Introductory Earthwatch Membership to our Travel Club Members. Also check out the many Worldwide Expeditions that we are featuring from Earthwatch Institute.

Additional Resources
HealthWorld Online http://www.healthy.net
Global Health Calendar http://www.HealthCalendar.com

HealthyTravel Update Editor: Annika Hayes (annika@mindbodytravel.com)

 
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