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Simon Williams is Director of Humboldt Travel. Humboldt Travel is a luxury travel company specialising in tailor made holidays to Latin America, Africa and Asia. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
Top 5 hotels in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Top 5 hotels in Sao Paulo, Brazil

BySimon Williams January 20, 2023November 14, 2023

Hip, innovative and unrivalled urban cool, while São Paulo will never win an award for Brazil’s most photogenic tourist destination, this sprawling concrete metropolis is a treasure trove of historical and cultural attractions, and boasts some of the best food and nightlife in Brazil and art.

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5 dream Latin American trips to plan for 2021

5 dream Latin American trips to plan for 2021

BySimon Williams March 23, 2020November 14, 2023

With travel on hold over this difficult period, many of us are getting our travel fix by seeking inspiration…

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The top luxury stays in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

The top luxury stays in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

BySimon Williams March 12, 2020November 14, 2023

Colombia’s most famous writer, the inimitable Gabriel García Márquez, once said in a press interview that he could never…

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Best romantic luxury hideaways in Costa Rica

Best romantic luxury hideaways in Costa Rica

BySimon Williams February 12, 2020November 14, 2023

Whether you celebrate it or hate it, in February we are all bombarded by Valentine’s Day and all things…

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Top 5 luxury Latin American holidays you need to plan in advance

Top 5 luxury Latin American holidays you need to plan in advance

BySimon Williams January 16, 2020November 14, 2023

As lovers of luxury travel, there is nothing more disappointing than designing the dream itinerary on paper, only to…

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Peru’s most tranquil luxury retreats

Peru’s most tranquil luxury retreats

BySimon Williams December 22, 2019November 14, 2023

One of South America’s most alluring destinations, Peru’s diverse geography and traditional cultures have been enchanting travellers for decades….

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The most stylish hotel pools in Costa Rica

The most stylish hotel pools in Costa Rica

BySimon Williams November 15, 2019November 14, 2023

Having been named one of Lonely Planet’s countries to travel to in 2020, Costa Rica is once again enjoying…

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Latin America’s best stargazing spots

Latin America’s best stargazing spots

BySimon Williams October 10, 2019November 14, 2023

With the luxury of wide-open spaces in spectacularly remote locations, the rural hideaways of Latin America’s varied geography lie…

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Latin America’s most charming farm stays

Latin America’s most charming farm stays

BySimon Williams September 10, 2019November 14, 2023

Latin America’s boundless natural beauty makes it the perfect destination for those seeking a unique rural retreat as part…

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The best luxury retreats in Latin America for photographers

The best luxury retreats in Latin America for photographers

BySimon Williams August 8, 2019November 14, 2023

With landmasses than span mountain ranges, deserts, icefields, rainforest, salt-plains, rivers and savannahs, Latin America’s natural diversity is one…

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The most luxurious horse-riding retreats in Latin America

The most luxurious horse-riding retreats in Latin America

BySimon Williams July 9, 2019November 14, 2023

One of the most geographically diverse regions on the planet; Latin America is not short of charming rural retreats…

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The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

BySimon Williams June 12, 2019November 14, 2023

Latin America’s abundant nature and fascinating wildlife is one of the continent’s most alluring attractions. From the marine life…

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Top 5 romantic Latin American beach retreats

Top 5 romantic Latin American beach retreats

BySimon Williams May 14, 2019November 14, 2023

With some of the most picturesque and dramatic coastlines in the world, Latin America offers up a plethora of…

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The best luxury travel experiences in Bolivia

The best luxury travel experiences in Bolivia

BySimon Williams April 15, 2019November 14, 2023

Wild, untouched and still decidedly off-the-beaten-track, the appeal of travel in Bolivia is gradually growing to match its most-visited…

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Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

Top 5 Latin American hotels for luxury spa retreats

BySimon Williams March 11, 2019November 14, 2023

Blessed with an abundance of luxury hotels in regions of astounding natural beauty, Latin America offers much for the…

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The best new luxury hotels in Costa Rica

The best new luxury hotels in Costa Rica

BySimon Williams February 10, 2019November 14, 2023

With Costa Rica fast becoming the hottest destination in recent years for holidaymakers the world over (largely helped in…

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