Category: Peru

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. […]