Cuzco – now a chi chi Latin city
Once it was just a stopping off point en route to Machu Picchu, but now Cuzco has suddenly become rather chic. It could be down to gastronomy – there are quite a few celebrity chefs setting up restaurants – or perhaps it’s the lovely fashion boutiques which are appearing on many of the cobbled […]
Read moreLegendary Honduran lost city found by air survey
On Tuesday 15th May Honduran authorities said that a high tech laser air survey uncovered a lost city deep in the eastern jungles of Mosquitia. This is believed to be the legendary Ciudad Blanca or Ciudad Perdida which if they are pre-Columbian, could be Mayan or from an earlier people. It was first referred to under the […]
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Unusual Honeymoon Destinations
You’ve had various tricky discussions with your mother about the rising number of guests and a huge argument with your husband to be about the ‘insane’ cost of the church flowers. Organising this wedding feels a bit like running a marathon and the champagne filled days of the engagement seem a long time ago now!! […]
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Chile’s Atacama Desert – A Stargazer’s Wonderland.
The perfect view here is up. Famed as one of the driest places on earth, the Atacama has optimal conditions for stargazing, thanks to its high altitude (about 2500 metres), low light pollution, lack of cloud cover and virtually no radio interference. So if you are fascinated by the thought of faraway galaxies, Chile’s Atacama […]
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Revealed: The Ultimate Romantic Escapes for Lovers
A stay at any of these hot spots may be just what your relationship needs. For adventurous souls Explora Patagonia, Chile. This is a luxurious lodge in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park, where a day’s exploring of this incredible environment is made even more enjoyable by the comforts of the […]
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How to holiday like Prince Harry in Belize
As part of his Diamond Jubilee tour, Prince Harry visited Belize. It was his first time in Belize and by all accounts he fell in love with the place and the people (which is no surprise to us, some of our clients return again and again). Find out what he did and about the luxury […]
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Celebrating the Mayan world before Doomsday – where to see it at its finest
It is claimed by some that the last day of the Mayan calendar is on Friday, 21 December 2012 – the point when the solar system completes its 26,000 year cycle. They say that only a few people will survive the catastrophe that ensues. However not everyone agrees with the fertile minds of a few conspiracy […]
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Our Favourite Honeymoons in South & Central America
Your honeymoon should be one of the most magical and luxurious holidays you will ever have. We’ve been having a good think about our favourite spots for romance and indulgence. These are just a taste of our handpicked selection but hopefully they illustrate the variety and beauty of what we have discovered in our travels […]
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Top 5 best value holidays in South & Central America
With the economy showing no signs of recovery, we thought now was a good time to highlight which destinations in South and Central America offer the best value for money. For some it is simply a cheap place to travel whilst for others it is what you do when you are there that makes it […]
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Planning the perfect holiday at the perfect time
One of the most common questions we’re asked by customers is “We’ve always wanted to go to Brazil (or Argentina or Guatemala) and when is the best time to visit?” For others who are constrained by a set time it’s more a question of “Where do you think we should go in March (or June or […]
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