Red hot passion in Latin America

Those looking for a real treat this Valentine’s Day should avoid the usual clichés of Paris and Rome and instead look further afield, to breaks in Latin America, according to holiday specialist Journey Latin America.

Latin America is becoming increasingly more affordable for those wanting to holiday outside the Eurozone, with Journey Latin America’s recent price comparison survey proving that a week in Argentina can work out at almost half the price of a week in Paris.

Below we have listed Journey Latin America’s top ideas for a Valentine’s Day break with a difference:

Learning to tango in Argentina
Dance fans will love the various ‘learn to tango’ breaks offered by Journey Latin America in the home of tango, Buenos Aires. A seven-night tailor-made itinerary includes a stay in Buenos Aires’ The Mansion Dandi Royal Hotel, an old colonial mansion house with a dancing school attached. Some of Argentina’s most renowned dancers are on hand to offer private or group lessons in the art of the Argentinean tango.

A seven-night itinerary in Argentina staying at the Mansion Dandi Royal in Buenos Aires starts from £1016pp. This price includes airport transfers, daily breakfast, and accommodation in the Mansion Dandi Royal and international flights with Iberia via Madrid from Heathrow. For more information, please visit:

Star gazing in Atacama, Chile
Extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes, the Atacama desert lies in a high plateau in Northern Chile; one of the hottest, driest places on earth. Sparsely populated and virtually rainless, the Atacama is known as one of the world’s best stargazing locations. Spend a peaceful seven nights in Chile, horse riding over sand dunes or mountain biking across desert salt flats, before soaking in Atacama’s natural hot springs. The observation tower next to your luxury hotel is the perfect spot for romantic nights spent staring at the stars.

Journey Latin America specialises in tailor-made holidays and group tours to all of Latin America, including Chile. A 10-night holiday in Chile staying 8 nights at the explora hotel en Atacama and 2 nights in the capital, Santiago, starts from £3,376 pp. Price includes 10 nights’ accommodation in first class hotels, full board and alcoholic drinks in San Pedro, all excursions in the Atacama desert and transport. Flights start from £855.00pp with Lan from Heathrow via Madrid.

Salsa, mojitos and revolution in Cuba
From the evocative streets of Havana to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad, Cuba is home to some of the most romantic destinations in Latin America. The release of the ‘Che’ films has increased the popularity of the Caribbean island, so why not beat the crowds and visit now for an unforgettable Valentines Day?

An eight-night itinerary in Cuba staying 3 nights in Havana, 2 nights in the colonial town of Trinidad and 3nights on the beach in Cayo las Brujas starts from £1,260pp. Price includes mid-range hotels, private transfers, most meals, Cuban tourist card and flights with Air France from Heathrow via Paris.

Honeymoon like Grace Kelly in the Galápagos
The MY Grace is a first class yacht with a romantic attachment; it was named after the late owner, Princess Grace of Monaco, who spent her honeymoon on board. The distinguished motor yacht departs on the 14th February 2009 for a seven-night cruise around the Galápagos Islands taking in all of the sights of the famous nature island. The yacht accommodates up to 18 people in nine cabins and is equipped with an alfresco eating area, Jacuzzi and sun deck on board.

A ten-night holiday to Ecuador including a seven-night cruise on board the Grace starts from £3,337pp. Price includes cruise, 3nights hotel in Guayaquil, most meals, most excursions, domestic flights to Galápagos and international flights with Iberia from Heathrow via Madrid.

For more information and reservations, log on to Journeylatinamerica.co.uk.