Category: Peru

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Featured, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4306 times

Here we’ve compiled a round-up of 10 of the most popular official tourist board videos to be found on YouTube.  We won’t claim to have identified them all, but hopefully we’ve picked out most of them. If you know of others, please let us know in the comments and perhaps we can do a follow-up [...]

5 luxury retreats in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru

5 luxury retreats in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru

By on May 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America   - Read 2681 times

With the demand for luxury travel booming, and the development of several luxury hotel resorts over the last few years, the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s is becoming an increasingly popular destination for foreign tourists visiting Peru. Ideally located for visiting nearby Inca archaeological sites of Pisac, Moray and Ollantaytambo, and just 2 hours from [...]

Riding the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

Riding the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

By on Apr 16, 2013 in Peru, Rail Travel, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 3301 times

Named after the famous American explorer that brought Machu Picchu to the world’s attention in 1911, the Hiram Bingham Train is considered one of South America’s greatest train rides. Operated by Peru Rail and backed by the British Collection Orient Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, the luxury Hiram Bingham Train is the finest way to [...]

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

By on Apr 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, India, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe   - Read 9525 times

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury properties very much adds to the experience of these very special places. [...]

Peru’s Cena de Oro – one of the finest dining experiences ever?

Peru’s Cena de Oro – one of the finest dining experiences ever?

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Peru, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2763 times

In English, “Cena de Oro” is simply translated as “Gold Dinner”. And it’s the name given to one of the finest dining experiences you’ll find in South America. It’s so exclusive that it’s available only by special request and is not even publicly advertised. Coque Ossio – one of Peru’s leading chefs – is the [...]

Top 10 places in South America to visit this Easter

Top 10 places in South America to visit this Easter

By on Mar 28, 2013 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5168 times

South America is very proud of its Roman Catholic heritage and traditions, and none more so than the present with the recent appointment of the first South American Pope, Pope Francis. If you are deliberating on where to go in South America this Easter, then here are 10 ideas that will help you make up [...]

5 places you really shouldn’t miss on a luxury vacation to Peru

5 places you really shouldn’t miss on a luxury vacation to Peru

By on Mar 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5035 times

Peru may not be known as a premier luxury destination in South America, but in recent years as international tourism has grown in strength, so has the demand for luxury hotels, services and experiences. In-fact for most travelers it comes as quite a surprise as to the sheer amount of luxury options available. If you are considering [...]

Walking wild or walking high – two very different luxury walking holidays

Walking wild or walking high – two very different luxury walking holidays

By on Mar 05, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Zambia   - Read 3287 times

Sometimes you just have to get out there into the big wide world and feel the earth beneath your feet. An escape into the wild refreshes the spirit and let’s you breathe, think and feel more clearly. All too often though, the process of heading off into some remote area which will give you that [...]

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 3956 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 [...]

Parachuting off Machu Picchu

Parachuting off Machu Picchu

By on Jan 27, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 2752 times

This video shows what is reputedly the first ever speedflight off Machu Picchu, made in November 2012.  It is said to be a  highly technical flight due to its tricky launch, complex rotor and variable winds.  I should also mention that it is strongly NOT recommended that you attempt this yourself… unless of course you [...]

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 4028 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, [...]

Combine two World Wonders with a Machu Picchu Galapagos vacation

Combine two World Wonders with a Machu Picchu Galapagos vacation

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Peru, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 4840 times

With frequent and reliable flights throughout South America, luxury travellers are now taking full advantage of everything that South America has to offer, and combining multiple destinations in one comprehensive vacation. One of the most in demand trips combines the highlights of Ecuador and Peru, to create a once-in-a-life-time Machu Picchu Galapagos vacation. There are [...]

The World’s Leading Culinary Destination 2012: a surprise winner

The World’s Leading Culinary Destination 2012: a surprise winner

By on Dec 18, 2012 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Peru, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany   - Read 5485 times

When you talk about the best gastronomic countries in the world, you probably think of Italy, France, Japan or perhaps China. So you would be surprised to find out that at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards the winner for the World’s Leading Culinary Destination of 2012 was actually Peru. Beating off strong competition from [...]

Photograph of the week: Sunset in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes

Photograph of the week: Sunset in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes

By on Dec 12, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5101 times

This photo was shot near sunset, high in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru’s Andes mountains. On this particular climb Dave Thompson was attempting the 6,000+ metre Tocllaraju Mountain (the peak on the left of the photograph). This is the view from his tent at just over 5,000 metres. Tocllaraju in Quechua language means something akin [...]

3 of the ultimate luxury Peru vacations

3 of the ultimate luxury Peru vacations

By on Dec 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Peru, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5046 times

If you are tempted by luxury travel in South America, have you considered a trip to Peru? Most luxury travellers to South America associate the continent with attractions like the elegant city of Buenos Aires, the wine regions of central Chile or perhaps the picture postcard settings of Rio de Janeiro. Of course these are [...]

Walk in the footsteps of royalty with a luxury Inca Trail package

Walk in the footsteps of royalty with a luxury Inca Trail package

By on Nov 28, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 5330 times

You couldn’t find yourself any further from reality when hiking Peru’s famous 4-days Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trail which navigates its way through awe-inspiring Andean scenery, frequently passing by remote Inca ruins and descending slowly into the prime Amazon cloud forest is truly one of the world’s best trekking experiences. And now it’s [...]

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