PHOTO & TEXT BY BOB THOMAS “It is not down in any map; true places never are.” —Herman Melville As visitors to Latino lands, we often feel rushed to see the main attractions before the ship boards or the taxi whisks us to the airport. This makes sense. “I may never get back here to…
Category: Chile
La Serena: Serene Colonial Beach Town is a Chile Vacation Getaway
Looking for a great Chile vacation experience, beyond the usual tourist destinations? Robert Thomas offers travel tips for discovering scenic La Serena.
TRAVEL DEALS: Big Discounts on Travel to Chile, Based on Your Age!
Hotels in Chile are offering lots of travel discounts, including a special that’s pegged to your age. The older the better!
No More Visa for U.S. Travel to Chile: Here are 5 Ways to Celebrate
From the Atacama Desert in the north to Patagonia in the south, here are 5 great ways to spend the $160 you might save from the new Chile visa guidelines.
Hot Hotels, Cool Culture: 3 Reasons to Visit Santiago de Chile
From great museums to shopping malls & a restaurant with a giant aquarium, here’s why you should visit Santiago, Chile.
Class Conscious: Are All Airlines Equal in Business Class?
Do you really know what you’re getting in business class? Check out the differences between American Airlines, Copa Airlines and other Latin American carriers.
Travel Like 007: Must-see James Bond Scenes in Latin America
You just might feel like 007 when you travel to these movie locations where James Bond spent time in Latin America.
Is Less Regulation the Key to Airline Growth in Latin America?
Making connections: El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia. Photo: © Mark Chesnut BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas Summit, a major conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council that took place at the Grand Velas Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This is one of my reports from the event. Connectivity…
Top 5 Things to Know About Visiting Patagonia & Torres del Paine National Park
Morning has broken: Torres del Paine in Chile, at sunrise. Photo: Winky from Oxford BY LAURA ELISE Torres del Paine is one of the most stunning natural sites in South America, and yet many Latin America travel enthusiasts don’t know much about it. Laura Elise fills us in on the basics. 1. Where is it?…
Where to Stay Next: The Top 5 New Latin America Hotels in 2012
Luxury in the making: a rendering of the Panamera, a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Panama. It’s a new year, and new Latin America hotels are popping up around the hemisphere, with the hope of swaying you away from your long-time favorites. With so many options, how can you decide if a new Buenos Aires hotel…
Chile Travel Update: Torres del Paine National Park May Re-open this Week
The explora hotel in Torres del Paine is closed, but may reopen soon as the park reopens. A massive fire in Torres del Paine National Park, a major Chile vacation destination, has disrupted travel plans for thousands as it affects more than 12,500 acres. But Chilean authorities are likely to reopen parts of the park…
Easter Island Experience: Celebrating Tapati at Posada de Mike Rapu
The Tapati Festival — an annual celebration on Easter Island that’s something like a cross between a carnival, a sporting event and arts gathering — is so popular that the population of the legendary destination nearly doubles, as visitors are invited to join in the competitions. Posada de Mike Rapu / explora Rapa Nui is…
Explora Patagonia Unveils Spring Makeover, Bringing New Style to Chile Hotel
It is springtime in southernmost Chile, and explora Patagonia is ringing in the height of the travel season with a newly renovated look. The South American adventure travel company recently put the finishing touches on an extensive renovation of Hotel Salto Chico, the lodge located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. The…
The 5 Best Airports in Latin America
Landing with a view: Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro. BY MARK CHESNUTFor many jet setters, spending time in the airport is the least pleasant part of travel. From the Mexico City airport to the Rio de Janeiro airport, here are some terminals that make Latin America travel just a bit more pleasant. Panama City…