You can now experience the Andes in more luxury than ever, thanks to the opening of three new hotels. Firstly, there’s La Casona Inkaterra in Cuzco, a carbon-neatural addition to the hotel market which has prestigious neighbours in the form of the Museo de Arte Precolombino and the world famous Hotel Monasterio. Secondly there’s […]
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High in the Andes, more than 3000 metres above sea level, Cuzco’s El Monasterio has been converted into the ultimate luxury hotel from a 16th Century Jesuit monastery. Nightly room rates start from $495 for a basic double up to $1,590 for the Royal Suite. Nothing has been overlooked here: extra oxygen to fight altitude […]
Here’s a first. Aqua Expeditions is to run a luxury ship – the M/V Aqua – on the Amazon. The vessel has 8 suites and 4 master suites, a generous top-level observation deck, an elegant dining room, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a boutique shop. Rates start from around $5000 for a 7-day itinerary […]
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iExplore, named the Best Adventure Travel Website by Forbes Magazine and Travel + Leisure, has announced a list of top 10 world travel destinations as determined by purchases made by adventure and experiential travellers. Egypt retains its number one spot, but South Africa jumps to the number 2 spot (from 19th position the year […]
The Nature Conservancy is again teaming up with Abercrombie & Kent, to offer you the chance to get up close with nature — brown bears, flying foxes, pink dolphins and giant tortoises. Their 2008 series is very similar to this year’s with a few changes to locations. The 2008 journeys include Brazil’s Pantanal (18th-28th May); […]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is rapidly expanding its presence in South America, announcing plans to open three new properties in Peru. In a franchise agreement with Inmobiliaria Inversiones Nacionales de Turismo S.A., Starwood will open its first Westin hotel (scheduled to open in early 2010) in South America in Lima, Peru, as well as two […]
This video is a journey from the north of Peru, deep in the Amazon, through some of Peru’s most amazing wonders: the way is the Oasis in Huacachina, the majestic Andean Condor at Condor Cross (Arequipa), and the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu.
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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
A former Miss World gives an insight into her country – Peru.
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.
