Destination Highlight: Antarctica travel, discovering the unknown continent

Posted on February 28, 2012 - Category Antarctica, Argentina, Destination Highlight | 3 Comments

For many a traveler, visiting Antarctica is a life-long dream that very few actually see come true. This remote continent remains mostly untouched and its beauty is truly beyond words. Difficult to access, Antarctica is a destination for adventure travelers who wish to feel like explorers discovering a new land. As the coldest, driest, and [...]

3 Great Romantic Spots to Spend Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2012 - Category Amazon, Argentina, Destination Highlight, Machu Picchu, Peru | 1 Comment

Machu Picchu, Peru Although this is not a “romantic destination” per se, what could be better than declaring your love at the top of the world with one of the Seven Wonders of the World? The impressive Inca stonework and the majesty of the site in itself are sure to remain engraved in your memory [...]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Latin America

Posted on February 14, 2012 - Category Destination Highlight, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Whether single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore nowadays. Every year, the world gets drowned in pink colors, heart-shaped balloons, and cards to declare one’s love. South America is no exception. Each country has its own way of celebrating this joyful day. In some South American countries, Valentine’s Day is better [...]

Peru travel tips: the best of Cusco hotels for all budgets

Posted on February 10, 2012 - Category Peru, Travel Tips | 1 Comment

Number 1 travel destination in Peru, Cusco and Machu Picchu are without a doubt among South America’s most visited spots. Cusco and its striking architecture, beautifully combining colonial features with ancient Inca remnants, provide a stunning way in before you actually travel deeper into the Andes to discover the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. It [...]

Destination Highlight: Travel to Machu Picchu on a Long Weekend

Posted on January 3, 2012 - Category Destination Highlight, Peru | Leave a Comment

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is the subject of many an article. As such, it can be difficult to find new things to say about this incredible destination. However, despite anything you can read or any pictures you can see about this magical site, nothing rivals an actual visit. [...]

Destination Highlight: Rio Carnival 2012, What to Expect

Posted on December 13, 2011 - Category Brazil, Destination Highlight | 2 Comments

Outrageous. That is probably the best word to describe Brazil’s most famous event, the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world flock to the vibrant cultural capital of Brazil in February every year to attend the event. Tickets and hotels are booked months in advance so now is [...]

Peru Travel Tale: Aboard the Andean Explorer from Puno to Cusco

Posted on December 2, 2011 - Category Peru, Travel Tales | 2 Comments

Here is another travel tale from a member of our LAFL team. Today, Hortense, our Marketing & Web Development Manager, tells us about her trip aboard the train from Puno to Cusco. There are several ways to travel from Puno and the magnificent Lake Titicaca region to the ancient city of Cusco, former seat of [...]

News Special: 2 South American Destinations Honored as New 7 Wonders of Nature!

Posted on November 16, 2011 - Category Travel News | 2 Comments

We already knew South America was a magical travel destination. Now it’s official! The New Seven Wonders of Nature list recently came out and 2 of them are in Latin America! One more reason to start planning your visit before these enchanting destinations become too crowded with visitors. The 2 South American spots featured in [...]