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LAN Airlines Offers Spring Specials to South America

LAN Airlines Offers Spring Specials to South America

Mar 6, 2012

(MIAMI, FL, March 2012) – LAN Airlines, South America’s premier carrier, and its affiliates invite passengers to celebrate the arrival of springtime by booking a trip to South America. Savvy travelers can get a head start on planning a summer getaway this year by taking advantage of LAN Airlines and its affiliates’ low fares on travel taking place from

Hilton Hotels Launch “Authentically Local” Vacation Experience

Hilton Hotels Launch “Authentically Local” Vacation Experience

Feb 11, 2012

(MIAMI, Fla., February 2012) – In an effort to meet travelers’ growing desire for authentic vacation experiences, a selection of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America today announced the “Authentically Local” package – an exciting new program that introduces travelers to

Copa Airlines Announces Service to Four New Destinations

Copa Airlines Announces Service to Four New Destinations

Jan 30, 2012

(PANAMA CITY, Jan. 25, 2012) – Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., announced that it will begin non-stop service in June 2012 from Panama to four new destinations: Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste), Costa Rica; Las Vegas, Nevada and the island of Curacao. Passengers who depart or connect to these new flights through Copa’s Hub of

Bolivian Mountain: Huayna Potosi

Bolivian Mountain: Huayna Potosi

Jan 22, 2012

The wind is whipping at my face. My nose has frozen; I can’t feel my toes. The crunch of crampons on the snow is the only sound above the howling wind; the suffocating darkness around me is broken only by the tiny glimmering lights of the group up ahead and the red shimmering cloud of La Paz’s streetlights far away to the left. I feel my foot step through

LAN Airlines Announces the Biggest Deal of the Year

LAN Airlines Announces the Biggest Deal of the Year

Dec 4, 2011

 (MIAMI, November 28, 2011) – LAN Airlines, South America´s premier air carrier, and its affiliates announce the biggest deal of the year! Passengers looking to travel to South America next year can book now through December 12, 2011 and enjoy savings on trips to Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela.   “LAN is making a big

10 New Extreme Adventures from Abercrombie & Kent

10 New Extreme Adventures from Abercrombie & Kent

Oct 19, 2011

(DOWNERS GROVE, IL – October 17, 2011) – There is adventure travel, and then there are the adventures of a lifetime. Abercrombie & Kent seamlessly orchestrates unforgettable journeys in the world’s most challenging environments. Among the exciting new Extreme Adventures for 2012 are treks up Mount Kilimanjaro and to Everest Base Camp,

Trafalgar Expands Family Experiences with New Itineraries

Trafalgar Expands Family Experiences with New Itineraries

Oct 11, 2011

(Anaheim, October 2011) – With family travel in high demand, Trafalgar has introduced four exciting new itineraries in the 2012 Family Experiences brochure. Now adding up to 18 itineraries, the Family Experiences guided vacations are activity-packed and designed specifically to meet family travel needs.   The four new itineraries invite guests to explore

Oceania Cruises Reveal 2012-2013 Winter Schedule

Oceania Cruises Reveal 2012-2013 Winter Schedule

Sep 21, 2011

(Miami, September 14, 2011) – Oceania Cruises’ Winter Collection, featuring voyages from September 2012 through May 2013, goes on sale today. The exotic cruise schedule includes 21 all-new Grand Voyages ranging from 23 to 71 days, as well as Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises onboard the line’s new 1,250-guest Riviera. With advance booking savings,

New Latin American Vacations in 2012

New Latin American Vacations in 2012

Sep 2, 2011

Brendan Vacations, the Ireland Specialist, is also a leader in providing unique and memorable guided vacations to Latin America. Brendan is now pleased to announce their 2012-13 South & Central America 2012-13 Brochure highlighting the region’s vibrant culture and vast natural and historical treasures. Brendan knows it’s all about you, the

New Adventure Vacations in Chile and Argentina

New Adventure Vacations in Chile and Argentina

Aug 29, 2011

(Billings, MT, Aug. 24, 2011) – Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures, the active travel company setting adventure vacation standards in The Americas, Europe, Africa and beyond, announces three new itineraries for 2012 embracing the diversity, culture, cuisine and natural wonders of both sides of the Andes in Argentina, Chile and south to

The Best Show in Cusco, Peru

The Best Show in Cusco, Peru

Aug 17, 2011

I had the good fortune to be in Cusco, Peru, for much of June with a group. The itinerary featured being in the city for Inti Raymi, the Return of the Sun. Marking the winter solstice, this is one of the biggest ceremonies in South America, held every June 24 in Cusco and not to be missed, according to the guidebook. This Inca ceremony was suppressed in 1572

Update: Access to Machu Picchu

Update: Access to Machu Picchu

Aug 15, 2011

(LIMA, PERU) – Given the situation of tourists unable to access Machu Picchu due to limited capacity, Rocio Merino, Director of Tourism Promotion of PromPerú, has stated: 1.     The Master Plan of the archaeological park of Machu Picchu, which was elaborated by the ministries of Environment and Culture established in 2005 that no more than 2,500

Casa Gangotena: Quito’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Casa Gangotena: Quito’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Jun 22, 2011

There will soon be a new address for spirited travelers to experience the beauty and history of Old Town Quito, Ecuador: Casa Gangotena. Situated in a newly restored historic mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco, the three-story boutique hotel harbors 31 suites, each a showcase of eye-catching style, contemporary design, modern technologies and quintessential

Quito Named 2011 Culture Capital Of The Americas

Quito Named 2011 Culture Capital Of The Americas

Apr 15, 2011

QUITO, Ecuador, April 15 –The capital of Ecuador has been named the 2011 American Capital of Culture and has scheduled a full slate of concerts, festivals, fairs and events through December. Quito is a living jewel with its 320-acre historic center full of 130 monuments and 5,000 heritage properties.  Founded in the 16th century and built on the ruins of an

Argentina in Three Parts: Mendoza

Argentina in Three Parts: Mendoza

Mar 30, 2011

My last destination in Argentina was by far my favorite. Argentina is famous for Pampas beef and red wine. If you think these two things go together better than just about anything else, you must visit Mendoza. The city of Mendoza is a 90-minute flight from Buenos Aires at the base of the Andes Mountains on the border with Chile is, in the heart of Argentinean