You’ve seen this trajectory before: a place is completely unknown, then is discovered by a few pioneers who move there, then word of mouth and a few travel articles bring more and more visitors …
South America
Couchsurfing in Iran: A country of culture
Iran is not the first place on most people’s list of travel destinations. The Middle-Eastern nation has been virtually cut off from the majority of the Western world since the Islamic revolution…
São Thomé das Letras: Brazil’s Mystic Capital
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Situated in Minas Gerais’ southern mountains, São Thomé das Letras attracts several tourists for a very peculiar reason: apart from its outstanding n…
TRAVEL DEALS: 4th Night Free at 10 Mexico Hotels, 3rd Night Free at Tabacon Costa Rica Hotel
For this week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals, you can get plenty of free nights. The vacation discounts include a great “fourth night free” offer that’s avail…
Travel Price Inflation Is Limited in Latin America
More people are traveling each year and the world is getting richer. That means rising prices around the globe, but the good news is, travel rates are rising less in Latin America.Last month Travel Pu…
Antarctica Alternative: the Falklands and South Georgia Island
Many travelers want to visit Antarctica because it’s a bucket list item, or because it’s continent number seven for them. Or maybe there’s a pull because it seems like the last wild …
Qatar Airways expands flight options in Brazil with latest codeshare deal
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil, which will provide the Middle Eastern carrier with connections to 25 cities throughout the country.The agreement provides new…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group welcomes Hotel Santiago to portfolio
Hotel Santiago opens today under Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group management, following the group’s announcement in May.Formerly the Grand Hyatt Santiago, the property will undergo an extensive gue…
Delta Air Lines takes stake in Air France-KLM
Delta Air Lines is deepening its longstanding and industry-leading partnership with Air France-KLM Group with a €375 million investment to acquire ten per cent equity in the joint venture partner…
Artsy Style on Lake Atitlan With Lush Hotel in Guatemala
There are two big draws to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala: the views and the Mayan villages. With Lush Atitlan Hotel, you get both. It’s got panoramic lake and mountain vistas, but you’re a foo…