Category: South America
Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands – Make One Fabulous Vacation
Two Adventure Vacations in One – Trip Report of a Fabulous Family Vacation to South America and the Galapagos. Many times, when you travel a long distance, you want to grab every adventure you can while you are that far away. That’s what happened when we planned our family vacation this summer.
A Newcomers Guide To River Cruising
A river cruise offers a very unique way of travelling. The Ships are much smaller than their ocean-bound counterparts, with an average sized river ship carrying around 150 passengers, giving you the opportunity to soak up scenery that cruise liners simply cannot access.
Exuberant Spring Festivals for 2011
It feels like only yesterday when we were celebrating Christmas and yet Pottsitauny Phil has promised that Spring is already fast approaching. Now is the time to plan your escape to another part of the world this Spring. Why not take this opportunity to plan a journey to one of the world’s best spring [...]
Machu Picchu Closed To Tourists
In recent weeks there are been major damage to the roads, railbeds and trails leading to Machu Picchu in Peru. Heavy rains have caused mudslides and erosion to roads betweeen Cusco and Agus Calientes. You may remember recent stories of 2,000 tourists being stranded at Machu Picchu after mudslides closed access roads. After days of [...]
Cruise Aboard The Restored Luxury Yacht, Grace
Just the word “Grace” conjures elegance, distinction and beauty as exemplified by Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco. Today you can relive some of the royal majesty of those by-gone days aboard the newly restored 145-foot motor yacht Grace. Originally gifted to Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly as a wedding gift by billionaire Aristotle Onassis, [...]
6 Reasons Everyone is Heading to Buenos Aires
1) The city sizzles! It’s a fun, sophisticated city, often called the Paris of South America 2) Prices are low, Low, LOW – The US dollar is still king 3) Temperatures are hot, Hot, HOT – 80′s all winter! 4) Shopping is divine – supple leathers being the greatest bargain 5) Dining is superb [...]
