Peru
Intrepid travellers can buy one, get one free on Peru trips
Small group travel specialist Intrepid Travel is giving away trips in Peru, in a 'buy one, get one free' promotion that runs from 13 January until 31 March 2012.
Unique honeymoons in Latin America
Not traditionally known as a honeymoon destination, Latin America offers everything a newlywed couple could wish for from their trip of a lifetime.
Free Inca Trail permits for world expeditions trekkers in Peru
With the 100-year anniversary of the Machu Picchu discovery all eyes are on Peru this year: it was on 24 July 1911 when Hiram Bingham stumbled upon jungle-and-vine-coated ruins during an expedition to find an ancient Inca Empire in the Andes mountains.
Escape this Christmas and head to Peru
The True Traveller has an 11 day tour of Peru, including the Inca Trail departing 19 December for £2269 per person including flight, or for just £740, land only.
Don’t be a sheep - Classic treks away from the crowds
Trekking company specialist Walks Worldwide takes great pride in developing itineraries that avoid the crowds on classic ‘must do’ hikes.
New gourmet adventures around the world
Carefully selected boutique style hotels, cooking demonstrations and meeting other chefs from the regions make up the ingredients of these sumptuous new trips from World Expeditions:
Machu Picchu - book in advance to avoid disappointment
Western & Oriental Travel’s Latin America experts are urging travellers to book well in advance and preferably through a tour operator in order to secure entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and avoid missing out on an opportunity to explore the breathtaking archaeological site.
Celebrate 100 years of Machu Picchu
To celebrate the approaching centenary of the ‘rediscovery’ of Machu Picchu, and the approach of its own quarter century celebrations, Tucan Travel is giving away a tour of Peru that includes a visit to this timeless ruin.
What you don’t already know about Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Peru’s most important archaeological site, was built in the 15th century by Sapa Inca Pachacuti either as a fortress or a retreat for his family and housed around 1,000 people.
Machu Picchu - Sold out but not out of bounds this July
Permits to trek the Inca Trail may be largely sold out until August but adventure-hungry travellers can still trek their way to Machu Picchu for its centenary celebration (24 July) using an alternative less-travelled route with Imaginative Traveller.
Up close and personal with icons of the Amazon
There is still time for you to get close up and personal with the four icons of the Amazon; jaguars, pumas, parrots and peccaries (pig like creatures) this summer with Biosphere Expeditions – the award winning, non profit making conservation specialist.
Machu Picchu – 100 days of discovery
Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the rediscovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham with the launch of 100 Days of Discovery, a special offer available for 100 days for bookings between 1st June and 9th September 2011.
Inca trail permits a 'Lottery' says KE Adventure Travel
Inca Trail Permits for March will be put up for sale on the 1st of February, those for April on the 4th of February, those for May on the 7th of February and so on. This year the INC has decided to hold a 'lottery' to decide which local operators will get access to permits first (and second and third etc) for each month.
Royal Bank Holiday bonus for travellers
You’ve probably already heard the news and if you haven’t we suggest you come out of your cave as the whole of the UK has been given more holidays next year!
Shop in the sun this Christmas
To find some extraordinary presents this year, travellers should head further afield than the usual Christmas Markets says Gap Adventures.