Frommer’s Top 10 Budget Destinations

May 5, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

May 1, 2008 (HOBOKEN, NJ) – At a time when fuel, food, and even the price of postage are more expensive than ever, an affordable summer vacation may seem to be slipping out of reach. But there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas, and unique cultural experiences—without breaking the bank. Pauline Frommer, series... [Read more]

New Moons: Peru and Argentina

January 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

Moon Peru
Authors: Ross Wehner, Renée del Gaudio, and Kazia Jankowski
ISBN: 1-56691-983-5 • Price: $21.95 • Pub date: October 2007 • Second edition

Once, this Southern American region dripped with gold, but now, Peru drips with different kinds of gold: culture, tradition, history, and breathtaking backdrops. Experienced travel... [Read more]

Peru After the Earthquake in Ica

August 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

August 28, 2007 (Minneapolis, MN) – As citizens slowly pick up the pieces after being hit by a 7.9 earthquake on August 15, 2007, Peruvian officials and local authorities are hard at work regaining access to roads, clearing rubble from the affected areas and assisting the many citizens who remain homeless. While work is underway to help those most affected by the earthquake, tourism officials are hard at work ensuring... [Read more]

Luxury Vessel and the Peruvian Amazon

July 16, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

Iquitos, Peru (July 13, 2007): The M/V Aqua, the Peruvian Amazon’s first truly luxury expedition vessel, will set off on its virgin voyage January 12, 2008 from the port city of Iquitos, Peru, to explore some of the more remote and pristine areas of the Amazon River and its... [Read more]

Inkaterra Goes Carbon Nuetral

May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

Lima, Peru- May 4, 2007:- In honor of Earth Day 2007, INKATERRA, Peru’s foremost ecotourism company, has become the first carbon-neutral travel provider in Peru. “Inkaterra has made the decision to offset permanently all hotel guest stays as well as our own business operations, including transportation, electricity... [Read more]

Latin American Tours with Intrepid

January 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Experience the real Latin America with Intrepid and help the world breathe easy

Book any Intrepid Travel Latin American adventure during February and March 2007 and 10% of the trip cost will be donated to the Intrepid Foundation’s Amazon Fund to help save the natural wonder.

Away from the rumba filled streets, the wildlife rich oceans and the Incan filled highlands lay the lungs of the Earth - the Amazon... [Read more]

Cruise from Arctic to Antarctica

January 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

New York, NY, December 2006 — In announcing what is believed to be a true first for the cruise industry, Norwegian Coastal Voyage has unveiled a new 66-day Expedition, “World Cruise – From Arctic to Antarctica,” filling passenger’s passports with visits to 44 ports in 17 countries on four continents, taking a longitudinal route from pole-to-pole. Upon stepping aboard the new 160-stateroom MS Fram,... [Read more]

Family Expeditions in Amazon and Galapogos

January 8, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

BIRMINGHAM, AL, December 12, 2006 – International Expeditions, the world leader in nature travel, is bringing families closer together with two thrilling itineraries designed especially for the young and young at heart. Six July and December 2007 Family Expeditions reach two of International Expeditions’ best-loved destinations: the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. Each 10-day adventure offers special activities... [Read more]

Grey Line Tours Destination fo the Month, Arequipa

December 14, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Cathedral of Arequipa, the White City

Cañón del Colca
Located at the slopes of the western mountain range of the Andes and at the foot of the Misti volcano, Arequipa (2.350 meters above sea level), is a beautiful city with big houses, temples and monasteries constructed in sillar, a white volcanic petrified lava material that, when illuminated by the Sun, produces a beautiful brightness... [Read more]

Gutsy Women Travel to Peru

December 10, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Glenside, PA - November 8, 2006 — Gutsy Women Travel invites women to journey to the majestic land of the ancient Inca, where some of the most powerful healing feminine energies on the planet exist. This 12-day tour is priced from $3,699 per person, double occupancy based on round-trip airfare from Miami.

According to April M. Merenda, President & Co-Founder of Gutsy Women Travel, “The internal energy... [Read more]

10 Day Amazon Voyage

November 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

BIRMINGHAM, AL, November 13, 2006 – There’s no better time than the New Year to fulfill your lifetime dream of taking off on a far away, exotic adventure. Lucky you, because International Expeditions, the world leader in adventure travel, offers an enthralling 10-day Amazon voyage that departs January 5, 2007. Better yet, by way of saying Happy New Year, International Expeditions is offering $500 per person ($1,000... [Read more]

New Villas at Machu Picchu and Peru’s Sacred Valley

November 11, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Lima, Peru- November 3, 2006:- Inkaterra, Peru’s foremost purveyor of sustainable tourism, has announced the opening of a series of brand new luxury private villas at Machu Picchu and in Peru’s “Sacred Valley.” Says Inkaterra’s Marketing Director, Ignacio Masias, “We are thrilled to be launching this unique and specialized service to our guests. Inkaterra’s goal is to reinvent the way Peru delivers the authentic... [Read more]

Boundless Journeys Sacred Peru

October 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Peru: The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
December 24-31, 2006
Now only $3095! SAVE $300 per person
(limit first four reservations)

Highlights:
Two nights at the beautiful Hotel Monasterio, voted one of the top hotels in South America by Travel & Leisure magazine
Plenty of time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace.
Colorful and festive local markets,... [Read more]

What’s new at Grey Line Tours Peru

September 15, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

What’s New
We have included the entrance fee increase for all the excursions to Machu Picchu.

New tours in Lima and Cusco to offer a better experience. We can guarantee the departures of these outings and we know they will be a success as they are our new exclusive tours in Cusco.

New Tour in Lima – Islands of Lima
Daily at 08.00. At least 4 pax. Contact... [Read more]

New Helicopters to Machu Picchu

June 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Cuzco, Peru- June 9, 2006:- For four hundred years, it took a week on foot to reach Machu Picchu, the “Lost Citadel of the Incas.” And for close to a century, it has taken travelers more than four hours by train. But late in May, helicopter service was inaugurated from Cuzco to Machu Picchu, speeding travelers to the site in a brief 30 minutes.

“Machu Picchu is now eight hours closer to the United States,”... [Read more]