Destination Highlight: Sand, Surf, and Sun in Búzios, Brazil

Posted on February 7, 2012 - Category Brazil, Destination Highlight | Leave a Comment

In January 1964, French actress and sex symbol Brigitte Bardot traveled to Rio de Janeiro with her Brazilian paramours Bob Zagury. Fed up with the unrelenting pursuit of the paparazzi, the couple plotted an escape from Rio, sailed incognito up the coast on a yacht, and arrived to Búzios, which at the time was an [...]

Destination Highlight: Rio Carnival 2012, What to Expect

Posted on December 13, 2011 - Category Brazil, Destination Highlight | Leave a Comment

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 [...]

Brazil Travel Guide: June, the month of all celebrations

Posted on May 6, 2011 - Category Brazil, Culture & Traditions | 1 Comment

The fifth largest country in the world and largest country in South America, with a population of over 190 million, Brazil is one of those countries you would need months to explore fully. The enchanting warm culture, the spectacular white sand beaches all along the Atlantic coast, and the jungle towns are only a few [...]

South America Immigration & Visa Information for Foreigners

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

Border and immigration. These sound like scary words, but they are a necessary part of traveling to foreign countries, and with the proper information, these words are nothing to fear. With this guide to immigration restrictions and visa measures enforced in various South American countries, never again will you find yourself stuck at immigrations. You [...]

Top 10 Scenic Hotels in Latin America

Posted on February 28, 2011 - Category Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru | Leave a Comment

1. Argentina, El Calafate: Eolo Located a mere 450 miles (725 km) from the southern tip of the world, Eolo Lodge is a drop of refinement clinging to the wild, rugged steppe of Argentina’s Patagonia. The 17 room estancia-style lodge is fitted with a whitewashed exterior that matches the distant ice capped peaks, but blazes [...]

Top 10 South American Destinations to Visit Before the World Ends

Posted on February 16, 2011 - Category Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru | Leave a Comment

According to the Mayan Calendar, among others, the world is set to end on December 21, 2012. Massive earthquakes, flooding, and tsunamis aren’t encouraging signs either. Instead of stocking up your bomb shelter, why not buy a plane ticket, get out and see the world before it all ends. After all, if the world is [...]

New Flights to South America’s Wonders: Easter Island & Iguazu Falls

Posted on January 12, 2011 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Chile | Leave a Comment

For travelers hoping to see two of South America’s highlights, it just got a little bit easier. The airline LAN recently announced new routes to bring you closer to Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Easter Island off the coast of Chile. These new routes begin in Miami, New York City, and Los Angeles with a [...]

Brazil Travel Guide: Rio Carnival

Posted on January 4, 2011 - Category Brazil, Travel News | 1 Comment

Be prepared to be dazzled, amazed, and tantalized! There is no better place to spend Carnival than in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s spectacularly located coastal capital. Carnival is a 4-day celebration that takes place in February or March of each year. Carnival is celebrated just before the beginning of Lent, a period of abstinence and [...]