Roundup: 2002 Bali bombers executed; Not going to Mexico for the holidays? Travel prices dropping across the board

Good morning, travelers! I hope some of you are celebrating Veteran’s Day today and taking a three-day weekend. For those that are at their desks, there were lots of travel-related articles in the Los Angeles Times this weekend.

Bali | Three of the Bali bombers from the 2002 Bali bombings were executed Sunday. The militants had requested retaliation from supporters while behind bars if their executions went forward. Indonesia has increased security and U.S. and Australian embassies have urged their citizens to keep a low profile, but the U.S. State Dept has only issued a Warden’s Message, not a travel warning. Airlines in Australia are waving change fees for those that want to delay their holiday travel to Bali. Read: Airlines helping Bali travel changes

Mexico | Are you avoiding a trip to Tijuana over the holidays because you are worried about your safety? How is your family (and your holiday tradition) being affected by the recent border violence. Read: Mexico’s drug wars curtail holiday travel

Budget Travel | If you’re a little behind on the news that this is a cheap(er) time to travel — and that airfares and hotel rates might drop some more in the coming months — read the news summary of recent deals from staff writers Peter Pae and Jane Engle, Travelers enjoying lower airfares

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: Achmad Ibrahim/Associated Press]

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