Packages in Guatemala with Maya World Tourshttp://mayawt.com/ B’ak’tun 13CAMPING END OF AN ERA festival will take place in Ixpanpajul, Peten in December this year. Thus, we will mark arrival of the 14th b’ak’tun. Festival will offer visits to largest Mayan ruins in Peten, activities like Mayan ball game, adventure activities, fun and partying. ALL INCLUSIVE…
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Argentina Travel, by First Class Express Bus
Argentina travel by bus can be a pleasant experience, with companies like CATA Internacional and Flechabus. BY MELISSA RUTTANAI Some people dread buses, especially long bus rides where the bathroom looms in the back, the air conditioning is spotty and the guy next to you is already snoring before the bus has even shifted out…
HOTEL REVIEW: BoBo Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
BY RAMSEY QUBEINTHE STYLE: Upon entering the hip Buenos Aires neighborhood called Palermo, which is filled with trendy bars, boutiques and cafes, it’s clear that BoBo Hotel & Restaurant (the name is an abbreviation of “Bourgeois Bohemian”) belongs here. The entrance is through immense wrought iron doors that swing open to reveal a cozy sitting area…
Carlos Melia’s Most Romantic Buenos Aires Travel Tips
Love and luxury: The Mio Buenos Aires ranks as one of the city’s most romantic hotels. His eponymous blog highlights his travels around the world, but travel expert, bespoke travel agent and consultant Carlos Melia is a bona fide expert on Buenos Aires travel, where he has lived off and on for years. So when I…
Conrad Punta del Este
FEBRERO 2012 Viernes 3 al domingo 5 · Pasarela Punta del Este desfiles de moda con diseñadores latinoamericanos · Salón Montecarlo, 20:00 hs. · Acceso por invitación y lugares limitados en venta por Red UTS $1.000 (pesos uruguayos) platea · Contacto: www.pasarelapuntadeleste.com Sábado 4 y domingo 5 · Teatro infantil Aladino · Showroom Copacabana, 20:00 hs. · USD 14, 18 y…
Argentina Tours for 2012, from Metropolitan Touring and Borello Travel
Teatro Colón is one of the top visitor sites in Buenos Aires. Two tour operators that specialize in Argentina are offering an array of Argentina travel options for 2012. Here is a sample of how you can experience this South American nation this year.Metropolitan TouringMetropolitan Touring has announced its schedule of escorted, “fixed departure” Argentina…
‘Tis the Season: Great Latin America Gift Ideas
Prepare for Departure by Mark Chesnut | Make Your Own Book Time is running out to get those last-minute holiday gifts. So for those of you who are looking for a few Latin America-infused ideas for friends, colleagues and family, I’d like to suggest the following:• Photo Books: My new photo book, Prepare for Departure,”…
INTERVIEW: Michael Luongo on the Perfect Buenos Aires Travel Experience
If you want to really know a destination, ask someone who’s lived there. I’ve visited Argentina‘s capital many times, but to get the real inside scoop about Buenos Aires travel, I always talk to Michael Luongo, an award-winning journalist and the author of the Frommer’s Buenos Aires guidebook, the top selling U.S published guidebook to…
Flight Attendant Fashion in Latin America: Uniform Freak Weighs In
BY MARK CHESNUTWith Pan Am, the retro-chic ABC-TV series, scheduled to debut in the United States on September 25, more people are talking about the evolution of the flight attendant (my last post here on LatinFlyer.com looked at Pan Am’s strong ties to Latin America, as well as other options for glamorous time travelers to…
The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Salta, Argentina
Twin towers: the cathedral of Salta, Argentina. BY SEBASTIAN CHIRINOReferred to endearingly as “Salta the Fair” by natives and savvy tourists, the city of Salta in Argentina, has earned its name by welcoming travelers with unequalled hospitality, impeccable architecture and a rich history. Settled in 1582 by Hernando de Lerma of Spain, the Salta of…
Trafalgar Unveils 2012 South and Central America Tours
Now is the time of year when tour operators unveil their new Latin America tour itineraries and travel packages for 2012, and among the most recent announcements comes from Trafalgar Tours, which has released its 2012 South America brochure. The new brochure showcases 12 itineraries and eight pre- and post-extensions that take travelers to a variety…
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…