South America Travel
Uruguay on horseback
A country the size of England and Wales with a warm, friendly population of about 3.5-million, unexpectedly diverse landscapes, vast open skies and stunning beaches – Uruguay is a lesser-known destination ideal for riding.
Safari lovers should look out of Africa
Reef and Rainforest Tours, the operator specialising in upmarket wildlife viewing holidays, suggests that travellers in search of premier safari experiences should look beyond Africa.
Five reasons to get excited about football in Brazil
While England were losing to France in Paris last night, the Brazilian national team were treating the Emirates Arsenal stadium to a preview of what football fans can expect at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a 1-0 win over old rivals Sweden. Preparation for the World Cup is already well under way.
Avianca offer new way to San Jose
Avianca of Colombia have announced a new direct service between Bogota and -San Jose in Costa Rica. The flights will operate on four days each week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Avianca takes deliver of first Airbus A320
At a hand-over ceremony today in Toulouse, Avianca of Colombia, received its first Airbus A320 aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 60 Airbus aircraft ordered by Avianca as part of its fleet renewal programme.
Giant rats and dinosaurs in Latin America
Uruguayan paleontologists are celebrating their own “Year of the Rat” in style, having recently unearthed the fossilized skull of a pre-historic giant rat. This fearsome beast, the latest amazing dino-discovery in Latin America, is thought to have grown to the size of a bull and weighed in at a mind-boggling 1000kg.
Enchanted islands - The Galapagos with Tandayapa
Cruises for Nature have chartered the comfortable air-conditioned 98-foot motor-yacht, Galapagos Adventurer V, for 15-guests on their wildlife and photography tours of the Galapagos Islands in September and October 2008.
Top 10 Latin American destinations for 2008
This week Journey Latin America unveils its new Bespoke Brochure showcasing some of the hottest new destinations in Latin America and their predictions for what we feel will be the most sought-after holidays in the region for 2008.
Bales reintroduces Latin America programme
Bales Worldwide is launching a new Latin America programme for 2008/9 with the reintroduction of holidays to Mexico and Cuba, as well as a much expanded selection of Antarctica cruising and the new luxury La Pinta cruise in the Galapagos.