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A suggested South America travel itinerary would include highlights from Brazil, Argentina and Peru. Brazil has so much to offer it is difficult to narrow down a couple specific destinations, however there is never enough time for everything so to narrow it down it is recommended that the traveler visit Rio de Janeiro, the beautiful and historically significant coastal city and Iguazu Falls, the most extraordinary falls on the planet. From Argentina it is also possible and worth it to visit the other side of Iguazu Falls. Also, it is not recommended that you travel to Argentina without visiting the vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires on the eastern coast. Finally, what is a trip to South America without a visit to Machu Picchu, a world wonder and the highlight of a Peru vacation? This itinerary guarantees that you will visit some of the best South America has to offer. This South America vacation begins in Rio de Janeiro. The large majority of flights and all international flights flying in and out of Rio from Aeroporto Galeao, also known as Aeroporto Antonio Carolos Jobim. The airport is just 10 miles from the Rio city center. Some domestic flights, especially a Sao Paulo flight fly from Aeroporto Santos Dumont which is in the center of Rio. If you are traveling overland, Rio is served by bus from every major city in Brazil. The bus station, however is located in a sketch area however, so you should defiantly plan on taking a taxi to your hotel from the bus station. To travel to Iguazu Falls from Rio de Janeiro it is recommended that you fly. Iguazu is right on a cruz between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay so it can be accessed from cities in all three countries: Puerto Iguazu in Argenitina, Foz de Iguazzu in Brazil, and Ciudad del Este in Paraguay. All three cities have airports so depending on where you are choosing to lodge would be a good deciding factor on which city you fly into. From Iguazu you can take another flight to Buenos Aires. There are buses but a flight is much quicker and more comfortable and you don’t want to lose a lot of time since Buenos Aires has so much to offer its visitors. It is recommended that you spend ample time in this exciting capital before your flight to Cusco, Peru. Flying to Cusco will take a day since you will have to connect in Lima most likely. Give yourself a couple days to see Cusco and the Sacred Valley as Machu Picchu is by no means the only thing to see in that area of Peru. When you are ready to see the ancient Inca citadel, take the train directly from Cusco or Ollantaytambo. It is a beautiful ride along the Urubamba River with the peaks of the Andes all around you. The train will take you to Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu Mountain. From Aguas Calientes there are buses every half hour or so up the mountain to the entrance of the famous Machu Picchu. There is plenty of accommodation in Aguas Calientes so it is recommended that you spend the night there or in the Sanctuary Lodge right outside the ruins. If you wish to return to Cusco there are afternoon trains as well. This guide to South America wonders and Argentina vacations was written by a Argentina travel expert at Argentina For Less, specialists in high value, fully customizable tours and packages.
Cold winter months in the ice and snow will always prompt Northerners to dream of sunny weather and seek a hot destination for a holiday escape. But as the world begins to rise from its economic slump, smart travelers are looking for ways to maximize the value of their vacation dollar. Travel and leisure companies that are able to offer personalized, cost-saving travel deals to sunny climes will be of more value to travelers than ever before. Capricorn Leisure, a South America travel deal specialist, has been tailoring sunny vacations for their clients to Central and South America for over 25 years. As experts in South America Travel Deals, Capricorn Leisure balances dreams and budgets to design the best vacation value for their clients. Offering travel deals to Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Brazil and Argentina, they put their extensive knowledge of the destinations and the travel industry to use in carving out savings. Able to access wholesale pricing of flights, Capricorn Leisure offers clients cut-rate deals to these destinations on American Airlines, Delta, US Airways and TACA. Because they also have contract arrangements with a multitude of hotels in Central America, Capricorn travel specialists are able to arrange accommodations for their clients at much reduced rates. Though in such a competitive market, where travelers are demanding great value, how do companies like Capricorn Leisure continue to thrive? By offering live, personal service along with excellent South America travel deals. Customers may expect to pay more for the professional services of a travel deal specialist, but by connecting with a live person to design a dream vacation or adventure, Capricorn Leisure provides this priceless service at no extra charge. With every detail planned and prepared by an expert, a vacationer can expect a smooth and sunny break without any unexpected delays or overlooked details, and without thinning the wallet. Besides the planning and arranging of specific destination holidays, Capricorn Leisure has found that their customers appreciate opportunities to take advantage of last minute South America travel deals. Some high season rates can be slashed if sun seekers are willing and able to leave on short notice. Regularly, Capricorn Leisure searches their wide network of resources for such travel savings for their customers. Anyone with a taste for adventure and few days to spare can take advantage of exceptional travel deals and reduced prices when they can leave at the drop of a hat. As couples are more and more inclined to enjoy their weddings and honeymoons in hot destinations, Capricorn Leisure has developed services to work with this niche of vacation travelers. More than anything, clients who are seeking a romantic holiday experience want every detail to be perfect, to match the flawless ceremony or the dreamy honeymoon they imagined. With their dedication to personal service, Capricorn specialists are experts in arranging an exquisite experience, free from the hassle and stress of a wedding or honeymoon at home. To take advantage of a first-rate South America travel deal visit CapricornLeisure. Capricorn Leisure is a well established tour wholesale company with over 25 years experience. They offer excellent programs and prices to Central and South America from virtually any major city. For more information, visit CapricornLeisure.com.
After a number of successful start-ups including an e-commerce company, a packaged foods business and a wedding and special events publication, Preston Hammer, a Stanford University graduate and former senior class president who holds a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, co-founded a real estate development company in South America. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina and founded in early 2007, SAMBA Development Group purchases prime real estate in the mountain and beach resort areas of South America, designs and develops unique condominium/hotel complexes, and sells fully-furnished condominium units in the new developments. The name “SAMBA,” distinctly associated with the continent, was derived from the initials in: South America Mountains and Beaches headquartered in Argentina. Hammer’s company, backed by knowledgeable and experienced real estate investors in the U.S. and South America, launched its initial projects in Argentina’s exclusive, beach-resort town of Carilo. SAMBA’s current developments are three beautiful, luxurious and completely furnished condominium/hotel complexes named “Seabreeze,” “Seapoint” and “Seaview.” The projects have a combined total of 114 units, the majority of which are beachfront or have ocean views. Each complex is totally unique and has a distinctive “look and feel” in order to appeal to different tastes: “Seabreeze” is modern and luxurious, “Seapoint” is distinguished and contemporary, and “Seaview” is elegant and has a Caribbean flair. Committed to excellence in architectural design and in high quality construction, SAMBA Development Group seeks to make a positive impact on both the towns in which it develops projects (his company hosted a two-day golf tournament, “The SAMBA Cup,” at the Carilo Golf Club and donated funds to the Carilo Tennis Ranch) and on condominium purchasers who achieve positive investment returns through rental revenue and an appreciation in the price of their units. For more information, please visit the company’s website at: www.SambaDevelopment.com A virtual tour of Seapoint can be found at: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=vlbuQAzVaCw ### Frelance Writer
In the previous part of this article I began covering the top ten locations for UK tourists to visit this year in South America, already covered was Panama City, The Atacama Desert in Chile and cookery classes in Mexico. The rest of this list continues with some destinations a bit further south including Brazil, Peru and even director Francis Ford Coppolla’s lodge in Guatemala. 7. Pantenal, Brazil Pantenal is just one of the many emerging holiday hotspots in Brazil as well as the Serra Geral Mountains in the southern part of the country. Recently interest in Brazils has been sparked by the sighting of tribesmen in the jungles within Brazil. You may not be looking to join a native tribe but the nature in Brazil can certainly rival the draw of the big city. 6. Peru The culture of Peru is a historic one too with many of the communities sticking to traditions that have lasted generations free of the trappings of modern life. Some holiday companies have an easy time getting people to come to Peru because in some cases the locals will insist you stay with them as hotels are few and far between in the mountainous areas. By sharing the living space of a local family you can get the most authentic feel of what life is like in the region, plus all you’d need to pay for is your flights to the country which doesn’t hurt! 5. Guatemala There are many ancient Mayan ruins which served as inspiration for the latest adventure of Dr. Jones this summer nearby such as Tikal which is home to the enormous pyramids and encroaching jungle undergrowth seen in many movies. Similar architecture can be found at Uaxacatún which is home to large stucco sculpture traditional to the area. Yaxhá is a wonderful lakeside location that many people who have seen Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the Crystal Skulls will be familiar with. It is most definitely worthy of booking flights, packing the fedora and bullwhip to go exploring if you are looking for a more historic and interesting holiday. In the final part of this article I’ll be covering the final four destinations that I recommend for holidays this year. With cheap flights to Mexico and other countries now may be the best time to explore new grounds. Andy Adams is an IT worker and experienced writer |
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