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These cities have the cheapest luxury hotels in the world

By Carmen Caballero on Aug 01, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, China, Colombia, Hotels, India, Malaysia, Panama, Regions, South America, Thailand, Vietnam

Luxury hotels around the world are increasingly expensive. Over the years, the average price of a room increased around seven percent during the past five years. But for travelers looking for deals, it’s not always bad news: some destinations saw significant declines in room rates, even in luxury hotels. Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur not only […]

Family friendly Brazil – 5 ways to discover Brazil’s north-east

By Simone Scorsato on Jul 28, 2019 in Brazil, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Still undecided on your next family vacation? If you are looking for sunshine and fun, to learn something, to bond, to disconnect from work and reconnect with your loved ones? Then look no further than the north-east of Brazil. Located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator, this region has sunshine year round and has […]

An adventure destination for honeymooners

By Miguel Andy on Jul 26, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

When thinking about where to go on honeymoon the first places that spring to mind are the famous and traditional ones that are steeped in romance. Such places such as Paris, Venice or Rome. All these cities are tied to the idea of romance, through films, books and our imaginations. All have that old world […]

5 surprising South American wildlife experiences

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jul 15, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Continuing a look at South American adventure experiences, here we take a look at travel experiences involving the wildlife of our amazing continent – especially those natural experiences that you might find surprising. The vast array of creatures with fins, feathers or fur across this expansive continent makes for some interesting sights and activities, some […]

Quito: when a hotel becomes the beating heart of a historic neighbourhood

By Marcel Perkins on Jul 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, South America

Ecuador’s proud capital city of Quito has many attractions; its unforgettable backdrop of Andean peaks and misty volcanoes, its beautifully preserved historic centre with elaborate churches and cobbled squares – not to mention the opportunity to travel a little further out of town for the experience of standing with one foot on either side of […]

The most luxurious horse-riding retreats in Latin America

By Simon Williams on Jul 09, 2019 in Accommodation, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

One of the most geographically diverse regions on the planet; Latin America is not short of charming rural retreats set amongst striking scenery, perfect for a relaxed countryside getaway, especially for those who are keen riders. Mountains, rivers, valleys and rolling green hills are always best explored on horseback – a relaxed and peaceful way […]

How to travel responsibly to the Galapagos Islands

By Carlos Beate on Jul 05, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Tourism is an activity that affects the places where it is developed and is our duty as travelers to be as responsible as possible with the ecosystem. The Galapagos ecosystem is one of the most fascinating places to be due to the unique experiences that it can offer. From fascinating encounters with wildlife and marine […]

Want to unwind and destress? Try the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle!

By Miguel Andy on Jul 03, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Many of us want to give up the rat-race and live a better life, but not many of us do. It is a dream most of us have, but unfortunately, can’t put into practice. The nearest thing to it that most of us can manage is a good holiday. Of course, that depends on your […]

Luxury travel to Ecuador

By Marcel Perkins on Jun 30, 2019 in Ecuador, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

For many luxury tourists, Ecuador travel means only one thing: Galapagos cruises around the islands. While a small ship cruise in the Galapagos Islands is a fantastic tour, the rest of the country deserves more than a quick stopover! Ecuador is improving its number and quality of luxury travel offerings each year and investing a […]

7 luxury rainforest retreats

By Kristof Eyckmans on Jun 28, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Hotels, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

Everybody knows the rainforests and jungles are disappearing fast. And while we need to protect the ones that are still left, it is also possible to enhance and experience them while still retaining high levels of luxury. I named a few below as I do believe they are setting the example of how we can […]

5 places to experience Brazil’s contemporary art

By Simone Scorsato on Jun 27, 2019 in Attractions, Brazil, Going Out, Regions, South America

Native American buildings were the original architecture and building blocks of Brazil. More colonial styles became prevalent with arrival of the Portuguese in the 1500s and these cobbled streets and ornate buildings remain well preserved. However it was in the 1960s that Brazil entered the ‘big league’ of the world architecture scene with a modernist […]

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

By Dave Warne on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From big birthdays to wedding anniversaries and honeymoons, there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with an extra-special getaway. Here, we’ve put together our ultimate list of luxury holidays to help you celebrate that special occasion in style, from unforgettable wildlife experiences to truly iconic train journeys. Journey on the Eastern & Oriental […]

Top 10 South American adventure experiences

By Alfonso Tandazo on Jun 19, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Featured, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

When travelers think of adventure, we usually imagine deserts, snowcapped mountains and spectacular landscapes. If there’s a continent where we can find all that — and so much more — it’s South America. There are so many outdoor adventures that can be experienced here, you could spend months traveling from one country to another. If […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By Dave Warne on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

The best luxury wildlife lodges in Latin America

By Simon Williams on Jun 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel

Latin America’s abundant nature and fascinating wildlife is one of the continent’s most alluring attractions. From the marine life of Belize and the Galapagos, to the diverse fauna in the tropical forests of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Costa Rica: wildlife lovers cannot help but be enchanted by the variety of species present in these breath-taking […]

Discover the Galapagos by catamaran

By Scott Anderson on Jun 11, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

An archipelago some 1,000km west of the South American continent, the Galápagos Islands are the land that time forgot. Its unique landscape and fantastic range of wildlife inspired Charles Darwin and, today, great efforts are made to preserve its rich biodiversity. Of course, any trip to the islands isn’t complete without a visit to the […]

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