Author Archive for Laura Elise

3 places to mix luxury and adventure in South America

3 places to mix luxury and adventure in South America

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 3791 times

Who says luxury is always lazy? Though adventure travel is most commonly associated with roughing it on the road, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 5 places in South America where you can get an adrenaline rush and also indulge in creature comforts… the best of both worlds! Amazon cruise The Amazon [...]

Peru – the perfect pick for a honeymoon

Peru – the perfect pick for a honeymoon

By on Jan 08, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 3928 times

Picture this: you’re relaxing in a natural health spa, enjoying a luxurious couple massage with your significant other, discussing the ancient temple you just visited with a personal guide, and anticipating tomorrow’s luxury train ride to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. For couples looking to combine elite luxury with light adventure and cultural exploration, [...]

A dazzling new addition to luxury in Cusco

A dazzling new addition to luxury in Cusco

By on Sep 13, 2012 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 2183 times

Almost exactly one year ago I wrote an article about the top three luxury hotels in Cusco. It’s time to add one more to the list: Palacio Nazarenas. After years of construction and renovation, in June 2012 the doors opened at this dazzling new luxury hotel. Palacio Nazarenas joins Hotel Monasterio to become Orient-Express’ second [...]

Top 3 luxury hotels in Cusco

Top 3 luxury hotels in Cusco

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 751 times

Machu Picchu is one of the most spectacular sites in the worlds, so it is only fitting that your trip to the ancient Incan citadel should compare in class. Luckily, the city of Cusco, where many visitors base themselves before and after their Machu Picchu tours, is flush in 5-star accommodations. Here are some recommendations to help you [...]