For this week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals, I’ve found an enticing $500 discount off a South America cruise, good deals on vacations in Chile’s Patagonia region, and an indulgent spa package in Guatemala that sounds perfect for relaxation. Read on for details.
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Explora Patagonia
Chile
The Deal: Special rates for winter
What Makes It Cool: If the frigid season that just passed in the United States proved anything, it’s that winter can be bitter indeed. But contrary to popular belief, the weather in Patagonia at the southern tip of Chile is on its best behavior during winter in the Southern Hemisphere (remember, winter in the southern hemisphere is summer in the north). Find out for yourself and enjoy a special rate at explora Patagonia Patagonia in Chile, with winter rates of just $550 per person/night.
Valid for Travel: June 1-July 31, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.explora.com
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Casa Palopo
Guatemala
The Deal: Mind, Body & Soul Package
What Makes It Cool: Casa Palopo, the seven-bedroom boutique hotel perched on the shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, has introduced a “Mayan Mind, Body & Soul” package for guests looking for a wellness-inspired getaway. Known for its rich Mayan culture, with 12 indigenous towns lining the shore, Lake Atitlan offers the ideal setting for self-renewal.
The Mind, Body & Soul package includes:
• Accommodations at Casa Palopo on Lake Atitlan
• Personalized blessing by a Mayan Shaman
• Excursion to San Antonio Palopo to light a candle (candles included, and available in different colors based on guest’s wish)
• One spa treatment per person
Rates start at $325 per night with taxes and gratuities included, based on availability.
Valid for Travel: Through 2015.
Info & Reservations: reservations@casapalopo.com
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SITA World Tours
South America
The Deal: Save $500/person
What Makes It Cool: Travelers can save $500 per person off when booking AA and AAA cabins for selected departures on SITA World Tours Punta Arenas to Ushuaia: Via Australis Patagonia Cruise. You’ll explore the far reaches of the earth and pass through the fabled Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel.
Valid for Travel: Selected departures, September through December, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.sitatours.com