Category: Peru

Interview with Kevin May of Travolution

Interview with Kevin May of Travolution

By on May 20, 2008 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Interviews, Magazines, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam, Websites   - Read 211 times

Kevin May is editor of Travolution, an industry-focussed magazine for online travel and division of Reed Business Information.   It consists of a blog, e-news service and a physical magazine, and is a leader in its field with an advisory board that comprises some  of the biggest names in the travel industry. What is it [...]

More oxygen, Madam? No problem…

More oxygen, Madam? No problem…

By on May 16, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 115 times

High in the Andes, more than 3000 metres above sea level, Cuzco’s El Monasterio  has been  converted into  the ultimate luxury hotel from a 16th Century Jesuit monastery. Nightly room rates start from $495 for a basic double up  to $1,590 for the Royal Suite. Nothing has been overlooked here: extra oxygen to fight altitude [...]

Luxury cruises on the Amazon

Luxury cruises on the Amazon

By on Apr 23, 2008 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel   - Read 170 times

Here’s a first. Aqua Expeditions is to run a luxury ship – the M/V Aqua – on the Amazon. The vessel has 8 suites and 4 master suites, a generous top-level observation deck, an elegant dining room, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a boutique shop.   Rates start from around $5000 for a 7-day itinerary [...]

Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Apr 13, 2008 in Accessories, Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 121 times

A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… The Peruvian ecolodge of Rupa Wasi Paris Luxury Hotels from Luxique Go window shopping at Luxury Culture Estraordinary watches from Kronometry

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in South America, according to Tripadvisor

By on Mar 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America   - Read 755 times

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina Miraflores Park Hotel – Lima, Peru Sofitel Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina Caesar Park Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires, Argentina JW Marriott Hotel Quito – Quito, Ecuador Claridge Hotel – Buenos Aires, Argentina Alvear Palace Hotel – Buenos Aires, Argentina Emiliano Hotel – Sao Paolo, [...]

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

The most popular destinations for adventure travellers?

By on Jan 09, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, India, Italy, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 671 times

iExplore, named the Best Adventure Travel Website by Forbes Magazine and Travel + Leisure, has announced a list of top 10 world travel destinations as determined by purchases made by adventure and experiential travellers.   Egypt retains its number one spot, but South Africa jumps to the number 2 spot (from 19th position the year [...]

Trips from The Nature Conservancy and A&K

Trips from The Nature Conservancy and A&K

By on Nov 20, 2007 in Alaska, Brazil, Ecuador, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Regions, South America, USA   - Read 209 times

The Nature Conservancy is again teaming up with Abercrombie & Kent, to offer you the chance to get up close with nature — brown bears, flying foxes, pink dolphins and giant tortoises. Their 2008 series is very similar to this year’s with a few changes to locations. The 2008 journeys include Brazil’s Pantanal (18th-28th May); [...]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts expands in South America

Starwood Hotels & Resorts expands in South America

By on Nov 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 167 times

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is rapidly expanding its presence in South America, announcing plans to open three new properties in Peru. In a franchise agreement with Inmobiliaria Inversiones Nacionales de Turismo S.A., Starwood will open its first Westin hotel (scheduled to open in early 2010) in South America in Lima, Peru, as well as two [...]

Peru from north to south

By on Sep 14, 2007 in Peru, Regions, South America, Videos   - Read 147 times

This video is a journey from the north of Peru, deep in the Amazon, through some of Peru’s most amazing wonders: the way is the Oasis in Huacachina, the majestic Andean Condor at Condor Cross (Arequipa), and the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu.

Seven New Wonders of the World

Seven New Wonders of the World

By on Jul 09, 2007 in Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Europe, Going Out, India, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Peru, Regions, South America, Western Europe   - Read 180 times

The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Brazil’s Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Colosseum in Rome, India’s Taj Mahal,  and Jordan’s Petra have been voted the Seven New Wonders of the World  at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on 7th [...]

Suite of the week: Villa Inkaterra at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu, Peru

Suite of the week: Villa Inkaterra at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu, Peru

By on Mar 19, 2007 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Suite of the Week   - Read 192 times

Suite name: Presidential Villa Hotel: Inkaterra Machu Picchu, Peru Size of accommodation: 3,000 sq ft Cost per night: US $ 1350.00 for 2 people for 2 nights What makes it special? Unique and exclusive, and located in a secluded setting, overlooking the orchid garden at Machu Picchu.                 [...]

Abercrombie & Kent and The Nature Conservancy join forces

Abercrombie & Kent and The Nature Conservancy join forces

By on Jan 17, 2007 in Africa, Brazil, Ecuador, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Regions, South Africa, South America, Worldwide   - Read 202 times

Abercrombie & Kent and The Nature Conservancy, a leading conservation organization,  have joined forces to create conservation adventures in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places.    Their journeys in  2007 include Brazil’s Pantanal (14th to 26th May); the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea (17th to 29th June); the mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos [...]

South America by private jet

South America by private jet

By on Oct 01, 2006 in Air Travel, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Florida, North America, Panama, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 195 times

Later this month, a small group of travellers will embark on an incredible 22-day journey across South America with Abercrombie & Kent, by private jet.  In  return for  $44,000 per person, you’ll depart Miami heading for Panama where you’ll board your private jet for the first time. The trip includes helicopter rides over rainforest, freshwater [...]

Welcome to beautiful Peru

By on Sep 28, 2006 in Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 163 times

A former Miss World gives an insight into her country – Peru.

Inti Raymi

By on Jun 23, 2006 in Events, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany   - Read 198 times

The second largest festival in South America, Inti Raymi, begins tomorrow in Cusco, Peru. It’s an ancient Inca festival of the sun and the week-long celebrations start at the Cusco fortress, Sacsayhuamán. The event will attract hundreds of thousands of Peruvians who will come to see free concerts, dance displays and more.

Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Near Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Near Cuzco, Peru

By on Jan 29, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America   - Read 147 times

Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, operated by Inkaterra, a leading organization in environmental and cultural conservation achieved through sustainable tourism, is a rustic boutique hotel in the heart of the Machu Picchu’s Historic Sanctuary. The 83 guest houses that make up the hotel are  nestled in one or two-storey whitewash cottages reached by attractive stone pathways. [...]

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