Winter isn’t even wrapped up yet in the northern hemisphere, but it’s already time to start thinking about that next big ski vacation south of the Equator — namely, in Chile, where the months of July and August are great times to hit the slopes. You can save at least 20 percent if you book soon on Chile ski vacations; see below for details. Also in this week’s roundup of great Latin America travel deals and tours is a “two-for-one” offer in Torres del Paine, Chile, and a $900 discount on a luxurious Peru tour that includes a ride aboard the nation’s most legendary railway. I’ve also included yet another interesting Cuba tour, for those of you who’ve had their interest piqued by the recent changes in diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. So get out those calendars and start planning!
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Santiago Adventures
Chile
The Deal: Two guests for one, 20% off ski vacations
What Makes It Cool: Santiago Adventures is offering several different discounts and promotions for Chile vacations and travel packages. Two guests can stay for the price of one at Rio Serrano in Torres del Paine, Chile for four- or five-night stays in September and October 2015 or March and April 2016. At Valle Nevado, meanwhile, Santiago Adventures is extending an early booking promotion for the 2015 ski season; book by February 27, 2015 and save at least 20 percent on your ski vacation.
Valid for Travel: Dates above.
Info & Reservations: www.santiagoadventures.com
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SITA World Tours
Peru
The Deal: Save $900 per person on Peru in Luxury tour
What Makes It Cool: This upscale, seven-day Peru tour includes visits to Lima and a ride on the Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu. Luxury accommodations include an oxygenated room at the Monasterio Hotel in Machu Picchu. Special rates start at $4,615 per person, sharing, which is a $900 savings off the regular rate of $5,564.
Valid for Travel: Book before March 9, 2015 for daily departures through December, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.sitatours.com
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Cuba Explorations
Cuba
The Deal: Journey Cuba tour
What Makes It Cool: Luxury tour operator Cuba Explorations presented by David Morris International is offering a six-night stay in Havana, Cuba, including accommodations, three meals per day, and visits to Ernest Hemingway’s former residence and Cuba’s first organic farm, as well as the Callejon de Hamel Art Project, Partagas cigar factory, and Remedios, a town founded in 1524. Jewish heritage is also in focus on this Cuba tour, with visits to the Caibarien synagogue, Holocaust Museum and House of Jewish Settlers. Prices start at $4,145 per person, double occupancy.
Valid for Travel: Departs March 29, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.cubaexplorations.com
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