Our approach to travel offers the opportunity to slow down and take part in something that is authentic, meaningful and real. We avoid what has become a part of modern tourism and instead seek out experiences that resonate with authentic local life carried on according to its own natural rhythm. We avoid the boredom of programs with tourist guides and focus instead on the genuine passion of local characters who bring alive their world through their stories. Today luxury travel goes beyond staying at a five-star resort, and the recommendations that so often make a trip memorable cannot easily be found online or in travel guides.
On your next romantic holiday, reunion, or family getaway, the new La Pinta luxury yacht is an excellent choice for those who would like to travel the Galapagos in comfort and style.
Designed to accommodate only 48 guests, the atmosphere on board is luxurious and stylish yet relaxed and personable. The friendly staff of 27 individuals provide a great deal of attention and support to all of your needs to make your expedition around the Galapagos Islands a wonderful experience. It is a classic cruise that that will be a great sanctuary to unwind in after vigorous hikes and exciting encounters with wildlife on the islands. Continue Reading »
Far off the Chilean coast, Easter Island is a South Pacific island known for its mysterious moai statues, beautiful beaches and intriguing local culture is made even more exciting by a rare solar eclipse on July 11. The entire island will be in complete darkness as the narrow path of the solar eclipse passes directly over the island – a rare event that has not occurred since 591 AD. Or, start planning now for the 2011 two-week Tapati festival in February, when the island is a colorful pageant of parades and historical reenactments. With a mild year round climate, a visit to Easter Island is ideal during the South American winter season of June-September, and even warmer and more agreeable during the spring, summer and fall months. Continue Reading »
Latin Excursions is offering a special Explora program during the summer months.
Combine 2 or 3 Explora destinations from June to September
Travelers who combine two or more Explora destinations, with a minimum of 4 nights in Patagonia and 3 nights in Atacama or Rapa Nui, will receive a special rate of $600 USD per person per night when traveling between June 1st and September 30th, 2010.
Francesco Galli-Zugaro, CEO of Aqua Expeditions, has revealed that the company expects to launch another cruise ship to service visitors to the Peruvian Amazon during the month of April, 2011. The M/V Aria will offer 16 air conditioned cabins featuring floor-to-ceiling picture windows, providing guests with an unparalleled vista of the wonders of the jungle. Other accommodations include an air-conditioned top deck, observation lounge, exercise room, jacuzzi, a sun deck. Of course, the vessel will also enjoy Aqua Expedition’s signature restaurant, with delicious meals prepared by the award-winning executive chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. The Aria will follow different itineraries than the Aqua Cruise, providing guests with an increased set of choices. Continue Reading »
The Andean city of Cusco is home to several very authentic Andean festivals throughout the year. Visiting Cusco any time is a great idea, but coming in for one of the festivals is all the more special! Of course you’ll certainly want to visit Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, perhaps even tour the Peruvian Amazon. The mixture with the Spanish and subsequent immigration from Africa and the Far East, as well as Europe, has brought about a society that is immensely rich in culture and folklore. In terms of religion, the blend between pre Hispanic religions and Catholicism is very much alive: people celebrate with fervour the religious and natural cycles of their age-old calendar. Most religious celebrations have a pagan undertone: the shrines to the Virgin are often the same as those to the Mother Earth and those to Christ are often related to mountain worship.
There are so many places to see, lots of fun to be had! The festivals are always a treat, so you may want to try to plan your trip to enjoy one of these, listed by date:
The Pueblo Hotel in Machu Picchu offers luxury boutique accommodations fitting for this amazing, magical mystical place, the Lost City of the Incas. You’ll enjoy VIP treatment from the moment you arrive by train at the Aguas Calientes train station. Staff will be there to greet you, and take you to this beatiful 12-acre secluded mountain oasis, where you’ll enjoy one of 85 one and two story lavishly appointed bungalos. Guests follow stone pathways to their suites, which are nestled into the hillside, just as it should be for lodgings in Machu Picchu.
