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The Inca people of Peru
The Inca people of Peru have fascinated historians and archeologists alike for their advanced building techniques, farming practices, and cultural superiority. The ancient city of Cusco was […]
Underwater Adventures in Belize
Thinking about where to escape to the winter? Maybe my snorkeling pictures from Belize will give you inspiration. I’ve never seen such a variety of sea life, nor have […]
Experiencing Ecuador Behind the Scenes
When one thinks of Ecuador the Galapagos Islands are the primary goal of most travelers. What my family discovered there went far beyond Darwin’s studies. We found […]
Horseback in Salta
My trip to Argentina was one I will never forget. On the the highlights as horseback riding in Salta. We rode in full gear … I strapped […]
Top Up and Coming Vacation Destinations
If you’re thinking about a different vacation experience beyond the usual destinations, consider some of the places that travel advisors have picked as the top up-and-coming international […]
A Mother & Daughter Adventure in Argentina
I recently took a wonderful trip to the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls on the border of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina! My daughter […]
Short List – Refined Travel Experiences
From capturing the sounds of Alaskan wildlife using specialized microphones to being cosseted by your personal butler on an expedition cruise in Bali, luxury travel has reached […]
Up and Coming Central and South America Destinations
Up and Coming Destinations in Central and South America As more and more Americans have passport in hand and are exploring destinations further away from home, Travel […]
Machu Picchu and Peru
Peru was always a dream trip for me. So when I got the opportunity to go, I jumped at it! It was every thing I expected, but […]
Client Review: Guatemala with Avanti Destinations
We spent 11 days in Guatemala, traveling to a different location each day. We were with a small “guided tour” group. The people in the group changed […]
Client Review: Costa Rica
Travel April 2013 Traveler’s: 2 adults and 3 kids (18, 15, 12 at time of travel) Hotels: Hotel Royal Corin (3 nights) and Riu Guanacaste (4 nights) […]
Costa Rica June 2012
Monday June 4th, 2012 – My first trip to Costa Rica, I cannot wait to start this adventure. Our flight to Costa Rica went smooth, a quick […]
