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Lima, Peru: a culinary journey with 10 delectable stops

By Alfonso Tandazo on Feb 17, 2017 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Peru, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Travel Miscellany

Many people call Lima Peru the “Culinary Capital of Latin America,” and there are plenty of reasons for such a title. In this Andean city, one finds a celebration of ancient techniques and avant-garde practices that seamlessly merge inside the local kitchens of Lima’s highly diverse restaurants and bars. Successive migrations (African, Chinese, Italian, Japanese […]

7 ways to get off the grid in Chile

By Tom Marchant on Feb 16, 2017 in Chile, Regions, South America

Home to an exquisite mix of vibrant culture and film-worthy terrain, Chile houses enough adventure to satisfy the most intrepid of explorers. We’ve put together our top seven ways to leave your busy schedule behind and get off the grid in Chile. Star-gaze in the Atacama Desert and Altiplano With no light pollution and sprawling […]

How to ski around the world throughout the year

By Filip Boyen on Feb 15, 2017 in Argentina, Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The ski season is not limited to Europe, with a number of ski fields dotted all over the world to ensure skiing is possible around the year and around the globe. When the sun goes down on the season in the Swiss Alps, there’s no need to panic – it just means it’s rising on […]

5 of the world’s most unique, romantic luxury hotels

By Sangeeta Sadarangani on Feb 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Chile, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Be the new romantic. No more do you need to check into a luxury hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower or travel to Agra to prove your love, Venice and Hawaii are gorgeous, but there are destinations that are beyond. Romance like an A lister, leading tech influencer or… ex President and allow […]

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5 of the world’s most exclusive hotels with up to 70% off

By Paul Johnson on Jan 21, 2017 in Accommodation, Chile, Europe, Featured, France, Hotels, Illinois, Middle East, North America, Regions, South America, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

As you can imagine I have stayed at some absolutely amazing hotels and resorts, which is definitely one of the perks of my job. Whether I am visiting an iconic city or one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world, I always like to get the best out of my trip, by matching […]

7 of the best Amazon adventure experiences

By Luiz Silva on Jan 19, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The Amazon: Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime…the place considered the lungs of the globe, the house of millions of trees, a placed filled with incredible plant and animal diversity, and divided by many rivers, including the world-renowned Amazon River. We picked the best tour activities to make sure you can fully enjoy […]

Where do you want to stay on your Machu Picchu visit?

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jan 16, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

Every year, millions of travelers are drawn to a singular mountain-top sanctuary, as if individually summoned by some otherworldly force. Nevertheless, it’s easy to understand why so many embark on this annual trek to Machu Picchu. Once we make personal contact with the 550-year old citadel, somehow built almost 8,000 feet in the air, its […]

7 magical places to watch the sunset in Latin America

By Simon Williams on Jan 11, 2017 in Antarctic, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Regions, South America

Latin America boasts some of the worlds most postcard worthy beaches, particularly in Brazil and Costa Rica. As top honeymoon destinations, they wouldn’t be complete without some truly magical sunsets, and both offer them almost every night of the year. However, these aren’t the only two places to consider if you’re in search of the […]

Here’s where the best New Year’s Eve celebrations were around the world

By James Jayasundera on Jan 03, 2017 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Events, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

Another year has gone and there were some incredible festivities around the world. If your New Year’s Eve ended in the usual anti climax of queues and busy crowds in the same bar you go to all year, then why not plan something different to see out 2017? If you fancy planning a more exotic […]

7 outstanding hotels for discovering Lima, Peru

By Alfonso Tandazo on Dec 24, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America

When the world was yet to discover the charms of this beautiful city, many people associated Lima with only fog and gray skies. While it’s true that the Peruvian capital has a very particular climate – influenced by the cold Humboldt Current and the Andean mountain range – this is by no means the only […]

Uruguay’s top 3 luxury beach hotels

By Simon Williams on Dec 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Uruguay

Uruguay is often overlooked as a destination in Latin America, a continent which boasts big countries with bigger personalities such as Brazil, Peru and Argentina. However, they say that less is often more, and this is certainly the case with Uruguay. Its perfect climate, pristine beaches and romantic old towns are an ideal setting for […]

8 unusual birds to look for in Central America

By Zach Smith on Dec 14, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, South America, Speciality Travel

Read this list to get your birdwatching must-see list started. We’ve included the national parks and regions where you can find them. And wherever you go, make sure you bring a naturalist guide with you. They can take you to the spots you’re most likely to get a good look and can identify bird calls. […]

5 travel experiences you didn’t know existed

By Craig Burkinshaw on Dec 08, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Canada, Food and Drink, Going Out, India, Morocco, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Zimbabwe

Much of the joy of travel stems from experiencing something new, stumbling upon the unexpected and seeing a place in a new light. While seeing iconic sites is all part of your journey, the best memories often come from trying things that are out of the ordinary. Here, we’ve listed five experiences that you may […]

The 5 best luxury resorts in Brazil

By Luiz Silva on Nov 30, 2016 in Accommodation, Brazil, Regions, Resorts, South America

With a huge coastline and plenty of gorgeous beaches, we should expect beautiful and charming accommodations in Brazil. In fact you will find luxury resorts and hotels all over the the country, especially on the beaches. More than 45 famous hotels brand stamp their names on the best resorts and V.I.P. hotels. Selecting one may […]

10 spectacular treasures of Peru

By Alfonso Tandazo on Nov 16, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Peru has long been a backpacker’s paradise; however, this “Empire of Hidden Treasures” has now entered into the limelight as a must-see travel destination for upscale travelers as well. From riverboat expeditions deep in its exotic rainforest, to journeys along its vast coastal desert – traveling via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes in between […]

7 must-see churches in Ecuador

By Zach Smith on Nov 16, 2016 in Attractions, Ecuador, Going Out, Regions, South America

Spanish colonists built Ecuador’s oldest churches during the 16th century. Their religious influence persists to this day, and some of Ecuador’s grandest cathedrals were built as late as the 20th century. Ecuador’s population is around 80 percent Catholic, and on Catholic holidays, the streets fill with parades. Easter, Holy Thursday, Carnival, and Christmas are all […]

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