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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 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

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 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.

Get ready to party in Rio with Tucan Travel!

Get ready to party in Rio with Tucan Travel!

It may still be over a month away, but Rio Carnival really is the mother of all street parties and there are just a few places left to experience this extravaganza with Tucan Travel in March.

UK travellers seek exotic escapes for 2011

UK travellers seek exotic escapes for 2011

The beachside resort of Buzios in Brazil and the Lebanese capital of Beirut are top of the wish list for British travellers in 2011, according to research by Hotels.com.

Star Alliance expands presence in Latin America

Star Alliance will be expanding its presence in Latin America after today's unanimous approval in Miami by its Chief Executive Board to accept both Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines as future member airlines.

Escape the winter blues this Christmas in festive Quito

As the winter weather gets its grip on the UK, those looking to escape to somewhere with endless possibilities, should consider Quito for a festive Christmas break.

Turn winter into summer with a 'hot' city hotel break

Turn winter into summer with a 'hot' city hotel break

As we prepare for the coldest week of the year, with temperatures expected to drop to a frightfully cold -20°C, our friends south of the equator are donning their sunglasses and sun tan lotion as summer begins.