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Panama: The luxury holiday destination of choice for those who know

Panama: The luxury holiday destination of choice for those who know

Panama is most famous for its canal, but the country is much more than just a convenient link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

MV Origin launches in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

MV Origin launches in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lean, green and offering an unsurpassed level of comfort, cruising vessel MV Origin has set sail on voyages of discovery around the Galapagos islands.

Discover wondrous wildlife in Brazil

Discover wondrous wildlife in Brazil

If you're thinking about going further afield later in the year and looking for something different, why not venture into the Brazilian wilderness to see incredible wildlife, in their natural environment.

Sumak Travel & Cafédirect launch Fair Trade Adventures

Sumak Travel & Cafédirect launch Fair Trade Adventures

Sumak Travel, the UK based social enterprise that specialises in Latin American ecotourism, has partnered with the Cafédirect Producers’ Foundation (CPF) to launch a range of Fair Trade Adventures in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.

Have an Olympic family adventure in Brazil (before the Olympics!)

Have an Olympic family adventure in Brazil (before the Olympics!)

Next year the Olympics will hit Brazil and the global attention is going to make the country an even bigger tourist attraction than it is already!

Popularity of Colombia leads to more new flights

Popularity of Colombia leads to more new flights

Starting on 1 July Avianca will increase its regular operation on the London-Bogota-London route with a non-stop daily flight between the two cities.

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

As part of its extensive wildlife portfolio, Steppes Travel introduce four very unique and exclusive Big Cat trips, all of which highlight its commitment and deep rooted ethos in hands on conservation and making a difference.

Chile: Eco-tours, music festivals, stargazing and adventure travel

Chile: Eco-tours, music festivals, stargazing and adventure travel

Chile has something for everyone in 2015 – Whether travelling with friends or travelling solo, you'll find everything you love in Chile, from dancing to the music of some of the world's best known bands and DJs to exploring the natural beauty and extreme geography of different regions.

Exclusive Brazilian wine tours to Southern Brazil

Exclusive Brazilian wine tours to Southern Brazil

Bespoke Brazil, the UK specialist for travel to Brazil, in partnership with Go Brazil Wines, the UK's only importer specialising exclusively in high quality Brazilian wines, is to offer a new range of exclusive Brazilian wine tours, incorporating the leading vineyards of the Serra Gaúcha and Santa Catarina regions of southern Brazil.

Vira Vira Hacienda Hotel opens in Pucon, Chile

Vira Vira Hacienda Hotel opens in Pucon, Chile

Chile's adventure capital Pucon welcomed the October 1 opening of the region's first all-inclusive luxury lodge, Vira Vira Hacienda Hotel. More than a lodge, Vira Vira is a holistic retreat for the body and mind, located on the shore of the Liucura River just 10 minutes from Pucon and surrounded by 100 acres of pristine parkland and wilderness.

Adventures in Argentina

Adventures in Argentina

History, culture and scenic surrounds have long been synonymous with Argentina, which is a country known for the hypnotic sensuality of its tango, echoed in the vibrancy of its cosmopolitan cities.

New adventure tour on the Peruvian Amazon

New adventure tour on the Peruvian Amazon

To capitalise on a bumper summer that has seen a World-Cup-inspired 43% increase in UK bookings, boutique Amazon River specialist Rainforest Cruises has launched a new cruise and lodge package in Peru.

Uncover Brazil's natural beauty by horseback

Uncover Brazil's natural beauty by horseback

With all the hype about Brazil, not only for the World Cup, but also in the build up to the 2016 Olympic games in Rio, there has never been a better time to visit this South American country!

Brazil prepares to build on World Cup legacy

Brazil prepares to build on World Cup legacy

The World Cup may have centre stage, but Brazil’s presidential campaign is now heating up with the ruling Workers’ Party this week officially endorsing Dilma Rousseff to run for re-election. She promises to continue with social policies that have already lifted millions out of poverty.

Winter wine & food tours: Chile & Argentina, and South Africa

Two new wine and food tours are on the winter program from the wine tour specialist BKWine: Chile & Argentina, and South Africa.