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We have many pictures from Antelope Canyon, and for all those wondering, all your pictures will look like the front-page photo. No skill is necessary to get those images.

Lake Powell, right outside of Page, is an amazing place. Think of the Grand Canyon filled with water. You can go camping or stay at the Waheap Lodge. In addition, Monument Valley is a short drive away. Think old John Wayne films.

My husband and I love traveling out to that area, and every trip, we always find something new to do.

Cathy Paparizos, Kensington

AS A NATIVE of southern Colorado who is well acquainted with many of the canyons that Gary Anthes photographed, I was horrified that you ran his article without a front-page box warning of the dangers of canyon travel. It was not until the end of the story that he mentioned that he had even bothered to consult a ranger and get local information.

As for the foray at the end of the River Walk in Zion, I should think that the rather sternly worded warning on the sign should have been noted -- this is not for the inexperienced hiker. Also, nowhere does he acknowledge that many of these canyons are almost a mile above sea level, and damn fool Easterners who do not acclimate themselves to the altitude are in deep trouble the minute they start hiking.

Gretchen Robertson, Arlington

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A RECENT ITEM about trip insurance [Coming and Going, March 12] quoted an insurance expert saying that "most travel insurance policies won't cover you just because you don't want to go." You then mentioned "at least one insurer" that will sell "cancel for any reason" policies.

Your readers should know that M.H. Ross Travel Insurance Services recently introduced Global Alert Enhanced, which offers more inclusive coverage to travelers and allows vacationers to cancel their vacation for any reason, up to 48 hours prior to departure, and to receive a 75 percent refund of their trip cost. M.H. Ross Travel Insurance Services has specialized in providing travel insurance programs for the last 45 years. Our company has maintained offices in Tysons Corner since 2000.

Paul S. Salamone

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

M.H. Ross Co.

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