Peru Travel Guide: Top Luxury Hotels in Cusco

Posted on January 26, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

You too can live like royalty while visiting wonderful Cusco. Located high in the Andes, at 3000 meters above sea level, the charming and history filled Cusco is one of the most sought after destinations in Peru. The city’s picturesque surroundings, known as the Sacred Valley, are also home to one of the New Seven [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Lima Archeological Sites

Posted on January 20, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Travelers often neglect Lima on their Peru vacation in favor of more picturesque cities such as Cusco and Arequipa, or the more famous archeological sites of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. However, you should not dismiss Lima so quickly as there are a few noteworthy sites in the city and around that will be [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Luxurious Peru Spa Vacations

Posted on January 12, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

While in Peru, why not indulge in a relaxing experience in one of the country’s most luxurious spas, and add a little touch of glamour to you Peru vacation? In the past years, Peru has been progressively developing its luxury market with more and more top class hotels, spas and shopping centers dedicated to providing [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Christmas Eve and Cusco Santuranticuy Market

Posted on January 3, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Every Christmas Eve Cusco’s Plaza de Armas becomes flooded with locals participating in an ancient tradition called the Santuranticuy Market, which translates to the selling of saints. Hundreds of vendors set up stands displaying everything a family needs to create a spectacular manger scene, as well as purchase any last minute gifts. Principally a local [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Machu Picchu by Train

Posted on December 29, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The backpacker train to Machu Picchu rocks on its tracks the entire way from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Luckily I’m not prone to motion sickness and the gentle rocking almost lulled me to sleep despite my struggle to stay alert. The couple in their late 50s who were sitting adjacent to my boyfriend and I [...]

Peru Travel Guide: The Best of Lima Hotels Peru

Posted on December 22, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Any seasoned traveler knows that a hotel choice can make or break a vacation. That’s why it is essential to study your options carefully before making up your mind on a hotel. Lima is, of course, no exception and may even be more confusing due to its gigantic size and its myriad hotel options. The [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Top Three Luxury Puno Peru Hotels

Posted on December 17, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

No trip to Peru is complete without visiting the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. Composed entirely of totora reeds and inhabited by the local Uros communities, the islands slowly drift across the tranquil lake that separates Peru from Bolivia. Sailing through this magical landscape, at a dizzying height of 12,421 ft (3,860m), and exploring the [...]

Ecuador Travel Guide: Outdoor Activities in Ecuador

Posted on December 17, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Just on the other side of Peru’s northern coastal desert is a tropical oasis known as Ecuador. Graced with green banana trees, verdant valleys, terrific hikes and horseback riding through its national parks, mainland Ecuador has a lot to offer travelers. If you plan to visit Ecuador to take a Galapagos tour, consider spending an [...]