You feel like you’re a long way from anywhere when you get to the Colca Lodge beside the canyon of the same name. It won’t take long to recover and relax though, with great views and multi…
South America
Cuba cruising intact, but growth will be a struggle
Cruise lines can continue sailing to Cuba under the Trump administration’s stricter rules for travel to the country, so things could be worse for the cruise industry.But they could be a lot bett…
Antarctica XXI getting new polar expedition ship
Expedition cruise company Antarctica XXI said a new 100-passenger polar exploration ship would enter service in November 2019.The MV Magellan Explorer is the first small passenger ship to be purpose-b…
Paris Air Show 2017: Viva Air signs with Airbus for 50 A320 planes
Viva Air has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 50 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 35 A320neo and 15 A320ceo.The agreement paves the way for the group’s airlines VivaColombia …
TRAVEL DEALS: 40% Off Cyber Summer Flash Sale, 50% Off Cuba Cruises & Playa del Carmen
You know how Black Friday and Cyber Monday gets people into a passionate shopping frenzy in the fall? Well, I’ve found something to provide a bit of that excitement right now. It’s a one-d…
Cuba travel taking a hit, but tour operators see opportunity
With the Trump administration no longer allowing individual people-to-people travel to Cuba, tour operators see the policy change as an opportunity to promote their value to U.S. citizens who want to …
Peru ranks 7th in Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index among Latin American countries
As per the latest Travel & Tourism (T&T) Competitiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum, Peru is amongst the ten most competitive Latin American countries in the travel and touris…
Belmond expands its portfolio in Peru
Belmond has enhanced its portfolio in Peru with the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of Belmond Andean Explorer, which is the first luxury sleeper train in South Ameri…
Trump expected to reveal Cuba policy this week
President Donald Trump is expected to announce revisions to U.S.-Cuba policies on Friday in Miami, according to media sources.The White House, however, has yet to confirm when or where such an announc…
Mysterious Guatavita Lake: A Beautiful Bogota Side Trip
A place of incredible myths and legends, known for its cultural and historic richness and beautiful landscapes, the municipality of Guatavita — an easy side trip from Bogota — is a place w…