South America Travel
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.
Contiki Holidays announces new trips to South America
2011 marks not only the 100th Anniversary of Machu Picchu’s incredible rediscovery, but also Contiki Holidays’ 50th year offering holidays for 18 to 35 year olds.
Glamping with a difference in Latin America
Latin America is not synonymous with ‘glamping’, however the under-canvas options offer access to some of the most remote and unique parts of the continent.
A guided walk through glorious Colombia
Britain’s leading guided walks operator, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, is offering 16 and 18 day tours to Colombia a relatively undiscovered Latin American destination.
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.
Journey Latin America launches new family brochure
Award-winning travel specialist Journey Latin America today announced the launch of their new Family Journeys Brochure.
A right royal saving in the Galapagos this Easter
Thanks to the royal wedding on 29 April it is possible to enjoy wildlife holidays expert Wildlife Worldwide’s 12 day ‘Land based Galapagos’ trip taking just four days off work.
Top party hostels in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, with its seductive nightlife, has long been regarded as the carnival capital of world. As the main event fast approaches, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, hand-picks the top 5 hostels in Rio de Janeiro where people from all the world flock to the streets to celebrate alongside the local Cariocas.
Delta starts codeshare flights with Brazil's GOL
Delta Air Lines has announced the start of codeshare service with GOL one of Brazil's largest airlines, immediately adding 15 new destinations to its South American network.
Roraima & the Angel Falls – 12 days walking in Venezuela
Walks Worldwide has introduced a new small group trip to Venezuela for 2011 entitled Roraima & the Angel Falls. Mysterious Roraima towers above Venezuela's Gran Sabana, a vast region of wild savannah and tropical forests and said to be the inspiration for Conan Doyle's novel, ‘The Lost World’; a land where the dinosaurs still roam.
Rio Carnival is just around the corner
Carnival is celebrated all over Brazil but most famously in the exotic South American city of Rio de Janeiro, where a visual extravaganza on an epic scale will take place this year from 05-08 March.
British holidaymakers get the Latin rhythm
While British holidaymakers were not put off travelling abroad by an 'annus horribilus' of weather-related flight cancellations, strikes, economic cut backs at home and political unrest in some of the most popular resorts overseas over the past 12 months, they have been choosing some unexpected destinations - according to Hayes & Jarvis' latest Long Haul Holiday.
Follow in the footsteps of Man to Mantas
Follow in Martin Clunes footsteps to Ecuador and come face to face with some fascinating marine life.
Boutique bliss in Rio
Welcome Beyond is happy to announce that La Maison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is now part of its selection of unique vacation homes and boutique hotels worldwide.
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.