The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders.Peak Central America was opened by Intrepid Group chief executive James Thornton in San José…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Located in the central-northern part of Rio’s State, Nova Friburgo makes one feel in Europe without leaving Brazil. Only two and a half hours away from Rio, the ‘Brazilian Switzerland’ is a great destination for…
Even if you have spent enough and flown enough to hit elite status on one of the big international airlines, chances are you’re out of luck when you’re flying into and around Latin America. You won’t find airport lounges from…
Airlines, hotel chains and travel agencies took advantage of November 24, the Black Friday, and the next days to offer great discounts. It is a long-standing tradition that has been imported from the United States to many European countries. It…
Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito has expanded its international VIP lounge.Visited by more than 12,000 passengers per month, the new facility was designed with the objective of creating an elegant and friendly environment inspired by travellers’ needs.Travelers will find a…
The 2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism was held in Mendoza, Argentina in September to highlight the importance of wine and gastronomy as the crucial aspect of tourism development. The Conference was co-organized by UNWTO and the Ministry of…
At a meeting organized by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Fuegian Institute of Tourism, an announcement was made on a collaboration between the Antarctic cruise industry and the Argentine government.It lays an emphasis on the…
Fresh from a $40 million refurbishment and conversion to an ice-class expedition ship, Silversea’s Silver Cloud has set sail from Buenos Aires on her first-ever expedition voyage.Over the course of 16 days, the newly reimagined ship will explore the iceberg…
Alaska Airlines will halt its lone route to Cuba on Jan. 22, citing tougher travel restrictions put in place by the Trump administration.The airline launched Los Angeles-Havana service on Jan. 5, shortly after regularly scheduled commercial flights between the U.S….
Rio de Janeiro shows its slums to the world, and, of course, the carelessness of the government when it comes to dealing with social inequality. Slum tourism is growing in popularity.Deprived of a promising future, the inhabitants of the slums…
