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Category: Colombia
Airline Reviews: The Best of Latin America’s Low-cost Airlines
How do you get the best service from Latin America’s low-cost airlines? These airline reviews & travel tips can help.
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.
VIDEO: Colombia Tourism Chief Talks Open Skies, Increased Arrivals and Investment
Maria Claudia Lacouture, CEO of Proexport, the Colombia tourism organization, gave an exclusive interview to LatinFlyer.com during a recent conference in New York City. BY MARK CHESNUTWith open skies, free trade agreements, increased investment and growing international arrivals, there was a lot to talk about during Colombia Week, which took place last week in New…
VIDEO: Cartagena Beyond the Headlines, Puerto Vallarta for Families
The Hotel Charleston Cartegena is one of the many beautiful boutique hotels in Colombia’s tourism hotspot. PHOTOS & VIDEO BY MARK CHESNUTCartagena has made a lot of news lately — but not for the usual reasons. The scandal created by the U.S. Secret Service after they, ahem, interacted with prostitutes at a popular Cartagena hotel…
FLIGHT REVIEW: Avianca Economy Class (Airbus A320)
Flying Avianca? Here’s an airline review highlighting its Airbus A320 seating, in-flight entertainment and service.
VIDEO HOTEL REVIEW: Hilton Bogota, One of Colombia’s Newest Luxury Hotels
Towering presence: The Hilton Bogota is one of the newest luxury hotels in Colombia. BY MARK CHESNUTThe Hilton name had been absent from Bogota for about two decades, making its return all that more symbolic of Colombia’s fast-growing economy and improved safety. Hilton’s return is one of several examples of the potential of this capital…
Ciclovia: Bogota’s Bicycle Day Provides a Fun Way to Tour
The weekly Ciclovia is the best day for cycling in Bogota, Colombia. Bike rentals make it easier to enjoy.
New Flights, New Airlines: The Changing Skies Over Latin America
Growth mode: Copa is among the airlines adding new routes in Latin America. BY MARK CHESNUT Whether it’s Mexico travel, Central America travel or South America travel, globetrotters flying to and around Latin America will notice a bunch of new options when they book this year, thanks to a slew of new flights, new alliances…
Colombia Hotel Deals: Hilton Bogota and Aloft Bogota Airport Debut with Special Offers
New kid on the block: The Hilton Bogota hotel. The latest fruits of the Bogota hotel boom are on view with the opening of two brand-new properties: the Hilton Bogota, which opened this week, and the Aloft Bogota Airport, which opens in December. To celebrate, both are offering special hotel deals. Hilton BogotaHilton Worldwide is offering…
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…
Sonesta’s New Guayaquil Hotel and Bogota Romance Options
Anyone looking for new Guayaquil hotels or new ideas for romance at Guayaquil hotels might consider checking out Sonesta Hotels, which has added some new options for Latin America-bound travelers. In September, the Sonesta Collection introduced the Sonesta Hotel Guayaquil, a 112-room business class hotel located in the northern part of the city, within La…
With Multiple Hotels Opening in Latin America, Hilton is in Growth Mode
Historic proportions: The new Hampton Inn & Suites in Mexico City. BY MARK CHESNUTHilton Worldwide, which owns a variety of hotel brands beyond its familiar Hilton moniker, is in growth mode — and that means more options for Mexico travel and beyond. In my Orbitz business travel blog, I recently wrote about Hilton’s global growth…
Colombia Comes to Washington D.C. During Smithsonian Festival
Washington D.C. may be a long way from Bogotá, Colombia, but for several days this year, it will feel a little bit closer. During this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival — which runs from July 1 through 4 and July 7 through 11 — the traditions, diversity and culture of Colombia will be vibrantly present. The “Nature…