Category: South America

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

By on Jan 19, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, China, Dominica, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe

Leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK, has partnered with wildlife specialist Natural World Safaris, to offer exclusive tips for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the ‘unseen’ and spot incredible wildlife throughout the year in different destinations across the globe. From spotting the elusive Snow Leopard in the Himalayas from January to encountering the striking Puma in Chile from […]

5 of South America’s headiest wine tours

5 of South America’s headiest wine tours

By on Jan 16, 2022 in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Food and Drink, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Uruguay

Soon, travel will resume at full pace to South America, where you can always discover a certain “magic in the wind, a stirring in the air, and an enthralling glass of wine in your hand.” For experiences such as those, you’ll find that South American wine tours are superb – whether you’re an experienced wine […]

New opening: Rosewood São Paulo

New opening: Rosewood São Paulo

By on Jan 10, 2022 in Accommodation, Brazil, Hotels, Regions, South America

Rosewood São Paulo opens its doors today, heralding Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® entrance into South America. Located in the heart of the city, Rosewood São Paulo is a metropolitan oasis set within the historical enclave of Cidade Matarazzo, a complex of elegantly preserved buildings from the early 20th century that have been transformed into a […]

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Doing good in 2022

By on Jan 01, 2022 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Featured, Indonesia, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Zambia

Happy New Year! If 2021 was the year when travel got back on its feet, here’s to 2022 being the year that travel runs again. My encouragement to you is to remember the ‘forgotten victims’ of COVID – those communities dependent on tourism who have lost their livelihoods and become unable to provide for their […]

7 South American countries now open to travel

7 South American countries now open to travel

By on Dec 20, 2021 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, Uruguay

Though underreported, the declining COVID case rates in Latin America are a small fraction of those currently experienced in Great Britain, the European Union and the US. What this means is that several of these southern nations have reopened for international tourism in a big way. Foreign travelers are now welcome to experience adventure in […]

10 exceptional birdwatching spots in Ecuador

10 exceptional birdwatching spots in Ecuador

By on Nov 23, 2021 in Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

As we slowly move away from discussions about Moderna and Pfizer, adventurous birdwatchers are again thinking more about Macaws and Finches. And one of the best areas for some serious birding is the pint-sized South American nation of Ecuador, which has the most bird species per acre of any country on the planet..!! Boasting 1,638 […]

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Where can Americans travel for the holidays?

By on Nov 03, 2021 in Argentina, Asia, Chile, Europe, Iceland, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Western Europe

As life adapts to the new normal in this brave new world, vaccinated travelers can get out and explore this Holiday Season – the perfect time to make a difference for those less fortunate. However, even if you are vaccinated, you do need to have a negative PCR test taken no less than 72 hours […]

6 reasons to book your South American dream vacation now

6 reasons to book your South American dream vacation now

By on Oct 23, 2021 in Regions, South America

Clearly, the coronavirus pandemic has been a part of our world for well over a year. During that time, we’ve all had to adjust the ways we go about our daily lives — from dining out with friends and seeing family, and going on vacation. As destinations around the planet steadily begin to reopen, our […]

The best beaches in the world to visit by boat

The best beaches in the world to visit by boat

By on Sep 21, 2021 in Bahamas, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Florida, France, Georgia, Greece, Michigan, Middle East, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South America, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Turkey, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

With lots of vacations still on hold, we find ourselves daydreaming of when we can travel freely once again. YachtWorld has listed all the best beaches in the world, only accessible by boat. Vacations and short trips are always good ways to unwind and re-energize ourselves. For many people who love to explore and seek […]

Golf in South America: 5 top courses and countries

Golf in South America: 5 top courses and countries

By on Sep 16, 2021 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Dreaming of getting away from it all, fleeing south for the winter and taking your clubs with you? As we slowly return to something approaching normal, keep in mind that South America offers more than 700 golf courses and plenty of top-quality experiences for those who need a break from the isolation, cold and snow. […]

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2021’s best eco-luxury hotels

By on Sep 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Fiji, Hotels, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Sri Lanka

Sustainable travel will ensure the destinations we cherish will be around for future generations. Sustainable luxury tourism applies to using local guides, using energy-efficient transport, dining at restaurants that source organic and local produce, and of course eco-luxury accommodation. Amid a pandemic and ongoing environmental issues such as global warming, travel is increasingly important, and […]

South American whale watching: 6 astounding sites

South American whale watching: 6 astounding sites

By on Aug 20, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Hands down, there’s no better destination to enjoy whale-watching than South America. As we now begin planning our next vacations, dozens of tours are still available across the region, granting you the chance to see these majestic marine mammals flourishing in their natural habitat. No matter where or when you’re visiting the continent, be sure […]

5 captivating photo-adventure tours in South America

5 captivating photo-adventure tours in South America

By on Jul 18, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela

Pent up for more than a year, traveling shutterbugs are more than ever wanting to spread their wings and again starting exploring the world. Many amateur and professional photographers alike are interested in avoiding the classic tourist mass and/or visiting places during the best-lit seasons for landscape photography, street scenes and underwater shots, as well […]

10 chartered vacation retreats in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

10 chartered vacation retreats in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

By on Jun 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

Here, in the pint-sized South American nation of Ecuador, the massive re-opening of some of the most amazing — yet safe — nature vacations has begun. Whether in the stunning Galapagos Islands, deep in the Amazon, along the dazzling Pacific coast, or high in the Andes, a whole range of accommodations can be chartered for […]

10 Galapagos islands awaiting adventurous travelers

10 Galapagos islands awaiting adventurous travelers

By on May 30, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Many travelers are beginning to plan their post-pandemic getaways. Many also realize that a tailor-made adventure tour to the Galapagos Islands is an absolute must for satisfying their scientific curiosity or their nature-loving passion. Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 620 mi. (1000 km) off the west coast of mainland Ecuador (the country to which […]

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Where can Americans travel this Summer?

By on May 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you traveling yet? Have you been vaccinated? This Summer is looking set to be a much-needed boon for destinations reliant on tourism. Our hearts ache for what is happening in India, but fortunately, there are other parts of the world where you can travel to safely. You can travel to the following countries without […]