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Jamaica is hot. Montego Bay hosts the 10th annual Reggae Sumfest July 21-27; festivities include beach parties, dancing and performers such as Ashanti, Burning Spear and Damian Marley. Tickets for events range from $12 to $125; (876) 953-2933, http://www.reggaesumfest.com.
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You’ll want to go straight to Mexico after you look at “Oaxaca: The Spirit of Mexico” (Artisan, $30). The sumptuous tome is a visual celebration of this remarkable region, where indigenous, pre-Columbian and Colonial influences converge. More than 200 exuberant photos by Judith Cooper Haden explore the colorful markets, architecture, handicrafts and, of course, the people.
U.K.’s OK
In case you forgot that we speak American and they speak English, the Brits have set up a handy chat room on
the British Tourist Authority’s Web site. Staffers will answer any questions about travel to the U.K right when you ask them; http://www.travelbritain.org.
With Alisa Conaboy and Amy McCloskey