For this week’s roundup of the best Latin America travel deals, I’ve found 40-percent discounts at Chile ski resort hotels (remember, it’s winter in Chile, and perfect for skiing!), a Peru tour that takes in one of the top Peruvian food festivals, and a luxurious Mexico beach hotel that’s offering special bonus credits for stays through the end of this season. Read on for the details and start fantasizing about your next vacation.
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Condor Travel
Chile
The Deal: 40% off Chile ski resort hotels
What Makes It Cool: It’s ski season in Chile, and Condor Travel is offering 40 percent discounts at Hotel Valle Nevado and Hotel Puerta del Sol. The discount is applicable for three-, four- or seven-night stays (except on singles and suites), and has limited availability.
Valid for Travel: August 21-28, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.condortravel.com
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JourneYou
Peru
The Deal: Peru tour with Mistura food festival
What Makes It Cool: For the eighth year now, the best chefs from Peru will come together for the Mistura Peruvian food festival, to serve up the best and most innovative as well as traditional dishes from all over Peru. JourneYou, specialists in South American travel, have put together a special tour to include a visit to Mistura, the highlights of Peru, and they also added some cooking classes. This 8 day/7 night tour starting at $2,000* per person, based on double (single supplement $368), includes a visit to the Mistura Food Festival in Lima, highlights of Peru like Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the Lima – Cusco – Lima roundtrip flight, train to Machu Picchu, a cooking lesson in both Lima and Cusco and more.
Valid for Travel: September 2-12, 2015
Info & Reservations: http://www.journeyou.com/en/tours/peru/peru-history-and-fine-food/
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Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Deal: Taste of Belmond
What Makes It Cool: This Mexico beach hotel is offering a special package that includes the following:
• Luxury accommodation
• Daily à la carte breakfast
• Free use of the fitness center
• $50 credit when staying two nights
• $100 credit when staying four nights
• $200 when staying six nights or more
Valid for Travel: By September 24, 2015.
Info & Reservations: www.belmond.com