This week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals takes us around the hemisphere, and around the range of price levels. You can drop a cool $63K on a private jet tour of South America and Cuba, enjoy a wine tour in Argentina’s wine country aboard a vintage Citroen, or join a stand-up paddling star for a Mexico beach vacation retreat. Read on for the details.
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TCS World Travel
Cuba and South America
The Deal: Cuba and South America tour
What Makes It Cool: TCS World Travel – a private jet travel company specializing in luxury travel adventures – is offering a new excursion to Cuba and South America. Spanning 21 days and eight countries, Travelers will step back in time into the Cuban and South American way of life while exploring the charm, history and ancient cultures of destinations like Havana, Patagonia and Rio de Janeiro from October 7-27, 2016, with the convenience of private jet travel. Countries visited include Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Travelers reach these destinations aboard a dedicated Boeing 757 private jet. Accommodating 78 guests, the jet features on-demand entertainment system, iPads with trip-related content and Bose noise-canceling headphones, in-seat power outlets and other amenities to help travelers relax and enjoy the journey. Travelers will spend their nights at a variety of hotels and resorts that are billed as representative of the unique character of each destination, such as Cuba’s Hotel Parque Central, Colombia’s Sofitel Legend Santa Clara and Peru’s Belmond Hotel Monasterio. The cost is $63,950 per person, double occupancy; $7,000 single supplement.
Valid for Travel: Travel dates October 7-27, 2016. Bookings can be made up to a month before departure date.
Info & Reservations: http://www.tcsworldtravel.com/expedition/cuba-and-south-america/2016/october
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Entre Cielos
Mendoza, Argentina
The Deal: “Back to the Wine Future” package and up to 35% Off
What Makes It Cool: This Argentina hotel is offering a couple different travel deals: The “Back to the Wine Future” package includes three nights in a suite, a private dinner, a two-day winery tour by vintage Citroen 3CV to two wineries and a picnic lunch at a “futuristic” winery in the Uco Valley. The price is $1,280 per person (with no expiration date for the offer for the time being). Separately, the hotel is also offering a 20% discount on bookings made 60 days in advance (again, no expiration date for the time being). Entre Cielos is also offering discounts of up to 35% off suites (Limited Edition, Gran Reserva and Grand Cru categories) and up to 20% off the more economical rooms (Young, Classic and Reserva categories) — this offer is valid through October 12, 2015.
Valid for Travel: Dates as mentioned above.
Info & Reservations: www.entrecielos.com
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CostaBaja Resort & Spa
Mexico
The Deal: Stand-Up Paddling Retreat with Slater Trout
What Makes It Cool: In October, stand-up paddling star Slater Trout will lead a four-night, all-inclusive retreat at this Mexico hotel, immersing guests in water fitness adventures in the Sea of Cortez. The package, priced at $1,999 for single occupancy or $1,649 for double, includes daily clinics and workshops by Trout, as well as all meals, beverages, taxes and services.
Valid for Travel: October 15-19, 2015.
Info & Reservations: http://myretreatsunlimited.com/oct-15-19-paddle-techniques-with-slater-trout/