Panama is known for its natural and cultural beauty, with roots that stretch far back into history and a modern skyline that has helped it earn its title as a top travel destination. However, although you will read all about the beauty in brochures there are a few spots that you should check out that rarely make the travel brochures. First stop should be Lago Bayano in Darien, which is Read More ...
Rio San Juan is located in Nicaragua and is a place with an incredible amount of history. It was first explored in the 16th century by conquistadors and was dominated by English pirates through the 17th century. The river was the site of epic battles and later a place where people hoped to find gold. It runs for nearly 200 km and takes water from the largest lake in Read More ...
Anyone who has looked into Peru holidays or planning a trip and attractions while in Peru has likely noticed the Inca trail which is easily one of the most fantastic experiences to be had in the beautiful and scenic country. Despite the magnificence of the Inca trail however Peru has plenty more to offer including so many sights and sounds that you may miss if you do not take some Read More ...
The Tijuca National Park is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Among the sights of the park, apart from the trails, caves and waterfalls, are famous landmarks such as Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, and Tijuca Peak, the highest point of the park, rising 1022 meters above sea level. The mountainous area includes areas of the Massif da Tijuca. There are several important water sources that supply the urban Read More ...
Whether you are a student about to embark on a gap year before or after university, planning a final adventure before you settle down and have children, or a newly retired person who wants to make the most of your new-found freedom, South America has something for you. Taking an extended trip to foreign shores has almost become a rite of passage for many Brits at various stages of their Read More ...
The glamour and splendour of the world famous Rio Carnival have come and recently gone for yet another year. But that simply means that all the same cogs are now slowly creaking into action preparing for 2012’s Carnival. If your travels include a budget there are a myriad of things that are happening in the city at the time of Rio Carnival which are quite cheap while bearing witness to Read More ...
Located to the west of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most serene, scenic and truly unique tourist destinations in the world. Made famous by the fact that Darwin visited the island cluster and discovered species found nowhere else on earth, the Galapagos is made up of 19 beautiful separate islands that form an archipelago, which gives visitors plenty to explore while on Galapagos Cruises. While on board Read More ...
Mona Island is an uninhabited island west of Puerto Rico, belonging to the municipality of Mayaguez. While Mona is closer to the Dominican Republic, it is part of Puerto Rico. Features Its climate is semiarid and it has an approximate area of 55km². The island is closer to the Dominican Republic, but belongs to the Puerto Rican archipelago. On the island there are walks and explorations, some of which have Read More ...
Kuoni has launched a brand new Latin America holiday brochure. It includes 76 holiday itineraries and Kuoni Authentic Experiences, which allow travellers to do as the locals do, or learn from experts in their field. 16 countries and over 20 destinations, covering Antarctica, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Easter Island, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Robinson Crusoe Island, Uruguay and Venezuela are featured, and Read More ...
Easter Island soil is apparently the source of a compound used by scientists to create a “wonder pill” which will extend lifespans by up to 23 years. A miscrobe living in the ground of this remote, historic Pacific island is responsible; without drowning in science, it blocks damaging proteins entering cells. The compound is called rapamycin, named after the island’s Polynesian name Rapa Nui. The Traveller’s 13-day tour is guided Read More ...
Thomson has re-introduced holidays in Cuba from Summer 2009, and its new year round programme offers a range of exceptional holiday experiences, from all inclusive hotels to twin centre holidays, as well as some unforgettable tours. However, rumour has it that President Obama plans to ease the longstanding U.S. restrictions on travel, so Cuba could change in the years to come to cater for the mass American tourist market right Read More ...
Traveling the world The world is a great place full of wonderful sights and sounds and amazing experiences. Every nook and cranny of the world is filled with something unique and has a lot to offer to people everywhere. The world can be best explored through traveling and traveling is something that most people in the world like to do. Traveling is one of the best ways to rejuvenate ones Read More ...
Traveling the world The world is a very lovely and a very enchanting place to visit. The world is so vast that a traveler can never hope to completely see the world. However the world has some really awe inspiring sights to offer as well as some experiences which are truly unique. Traveling is one of the oldest forms of rest and relaxation known to man. Travel is also a Read More ...
Rio de Janeiro means the river of January. The official language of Rio de Janeiro is Portuguese. It is the second major city in Brazil after Sau Paulo. The city functions as the capital of Rio de Janeiro state. It had served as a capital to Brazil for nearly two centuries between the 1763 and 1960. From 1763 to 1822 it was a Portuguese colony and from 1822 to 1960 Read More ...
Paradise for Vacationers – Venezuela The tourists can look forward to a great experience in the form of a vacation in Venezuela. Venezuela provides with varied landscapes like widespread plains of Los Llanos, lovely Caribbean beaches, dense jungles, unexplored forest areas, magnificent rivers, majestic Andes Mountains and world’s highest waterfall- the Angel Falls. As Venezuela is endowed with such incredible landscapes, it is a paradise for the adventure seekers. You Read More ...
Capital and the largest city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is an exciting place and also one of the most important tourist destinations of the world. Buenos Aires is one of the main tourist attractions in the world with several tourists visiting it all through the year. South America has many tourist destinations such as Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Buenos Aires in Argentina. It is believed that Buenos Aires Read More ...
