Exploring Central & South America

Awe-inspiring biodiversity in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands Visiting the Galapagos is an extremely special experience not only because of the diversity of wildlife on offer or, its history as the inspiration behind Charles Darwin’s ‘Theory of Evolution’ but; instead of staying in hotels, you’ll travel around and stay on beautiful vessels. Sitting right on the equator, there […]

The quintessential Amazon experience in Brazil & Peru Crossing into 9 different countries in South America and covering approximately 2.5 million square miles, the Amazon Rainforest is a haven for wildlife. Home to 33% of the world’s wildlife, whether you travel to the Amazon during the rainy season or the dry season  you’ll be sure to […]

Discover the best of northern Brazil Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia is where the seemingly opposite, classic Portuguese architecture and vibrant African culture collide to create a fascinating and truly unique blend.  This special melting pot of culture, architecture and traditions come together in the jewel-box of the colonial city of Salvador de Bahia. Here, […]

Paradise in Morro de São Paulo Morro de São Paulo is one of five surreal villages on the island of Tinharé. The beautiful Mediterranean-esque village in northeastern Brazil is famous for its calm atmosphere, being vehicle-free and of course its heavenly beaches. Making the short journey on-board a catamaran from the coast of Salvador da […]

Exploring the Chapada Diamantina National Park As well as having a picture-perfect coastline where pristine beaches are backed by swaying palm trees, the region of Bahia also has a number of treasures further inland. Perhaps the most famous of them all in northern Brazil is the Chapada Diamantina National Park where, huge flat-topped mountains rise […]

Experiencing Salvador de Bahia Tying together the vibrant and rich Portuguese and African history and cultures, the town of Salvador de Bahia on Brazil’s northeastern coast is considered the jewel and center of Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian heritage. At the center of the city, in the Pelourinho, the colorful, colonial charm of the city is at its […]

If you’re at all familiar with Greek mythology you’ll know that Odysseus was husband to the loyal Penelope and son of majestic Laërtes and Anticlea. A man whose perseverance, wit, and bravery took him on a ten year journey home after the epic Trojan War. The tales from his journey have inspired travelers for thousands […]

Touring The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu A stone’s throw beyond Cusco’s wonder is the Andean Sacred Valley, a riveting countryside where, as we’ve said before, “the Inca past meets Peru’s present.” Filled with trails, tiny villages, and arguably South America’s most important landmark – Machu Picchu, it’s an unmissable stop on your journey. Spend a […]

Explore Cusco A day or two spent in Cusco not only acclimates your senses to the heightened altitude, it allows you time to soak in the majesty of one of the ancient world’s most powerful kingdoms. Being built upon greatness was no light responsibility, the city’s friendly locals, unreal supply of alpaca goods, and heaps of delicious Peruvian […]