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Top winter holiday adventures

Top winter holiday adventures

The UK's summer is drawing to a close, but that does not have to be an end to long summer days and exciting outdoor adventure.

Hunt for the Olinguito in the cloud forest of Colombia & Ecuador

It was recently reported that the first new species of species of carnivore to be discovered in the western hemisphere for 35 years was found in the cloud forest of Ecuador and Colombia and has been named ‘the ‘Olinguito’.

Help protect the Andean cloudforest, home of the newly-discovered olinguito

News that the olinguito, a new species of carnivore, has been discovered in the Andean cloudforests of South America is certainly set to raise the profile of this biodiverse and critically-threatened habitat.

Brazil’s Beach Park launches Arrepius

Brazil’s Beach Park launches Arrepius

Beach Park in Brazil recently announced the debut of Arrepius, a new collection of water slides that features the first and only Skybox in Brazil with five different descents in an area occupying approximately 7,000 square meters.

El Faro gears up to host two consecutive water contests

The International Windsurfing Association’s Fourth Annual Pacasmayo Classic will be held at El Faro Adventure Resort from August 25 – 31, 2013, in conjunction with the First Annual Festival Nautico at an affiliate property on Gallito Ciego Lagoon.

Restore and explore at Casa Oniri in Barichara, Colombia

Restore and explore at Casa Oniri in Barichara, Colombia

Casa Oniri Boutique Hotel, a restored and architecturally acclaimed Spanish Colonial mansion, is offering guests a chance to kick back and relax with the Relaxation package.

Whale watching in Colombia

Whale watching in Colombia

There are many places around the world to spot whales; but when it comes to the most spectacular setting (and where to get closest to them), Colombia is out on its own, and from now until October is the best time to see them.

Chelsea or Colombia? - The Medellin Flower Festival, Colombia

Chelsea or Colombia? - The Medellin Flower Festival, Colombia

Next month the famous Chelsea Flower Show will take place in London; alternatively you could take advantage of a unique, new, 11-day trip created by Chameleon Worldwide and head for the spectacularly colourful Medellin Flower Festival which takes place in Colombia during the first 10 days of August each year.

Family-friendly tours in Peru

Family-friendly tours in Peru

Aracari Travel, travel agency based in Lima, Peru, has announced a range of new family-friendly tour itineraries for summer 2013.

Giant Otters in Peru’s Manu National Park

This Saturday’s instalment (8 February, BBC2, 8pm) of the BBC’s Natural World series focuses on the Amazon rainforest’s giant otters.

South American adventure: The Inca Trail Peru

South American adventure: The Inca Trail Peru

Walk The Walk, the UK’s largest grant-making breast cancer charity, is delighted to announce the dates for one of its most exciting adventures – The Inca Trail Peru.

Discover Colombia: The best place in the world!

A ground-breaking new trip to Colombia from Chameleon Worldwide is one of most original and innovative itineraries they have ever developed.

Team GB gymnast returns from volunteering on gap year

Team GB gymnast returns from volunteering on gap year

Jennifer Pinches from the 2012 Team GB Gymnastic team who reached the finals of their competition has just returned from volunteering in Ecuador with Camps international. As well as wonderful handstands all over the country she felt she made a lasting difference.

The Chilean summer kicks off with Concha y Toro's vineyards

The Chilean summer kicks off with Concha y Toro's vineyards

Concha y Toro's vineyards, renowned for being a top travel destination for wine connoisseurs and the biggest Latin American winery, are now luring tourists from its number one World importer market: The United Kingdom.

Brazilian flair and indigenous style unveiled at Botanique Hotel & Spa

Brazilian flair and indigenous style unveiled at Botanique Hotel & Spa

On 1 November 2012 in Campos do Jordao, Brazil - midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - a fresh, new retreat has made its debut. Botanique Hotel & Spa, a visionary project developed by a group of internationally revered entrepreneurs, sets the benchmark for design, services and above all, authenticity as it proudly showcases the Best of Brazil to the rest of the world.