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Where to Be in 2010: 2

Heather — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:03:56 +0000

China is another hot spot this year. Specifically, Yunnan, China, is shaping up to see one of those places that you absolutely just have to see. If Yunnan seems familiar to you, it may well because because the famed Tiger Leaping trek has its home there — that is where the legend began. Visitors to Yunnan can also enjoy plenty of tours of the jungle, not to mention rich, incredible landscapes that offer glimpses of ancient temples and charming towns. You never know what to expect here!

Or how about two of the main islands in Columbia, the islands of Providencia and San Andres? Forget what you think you know about Columbia, because these two islands are gorgeous, tourists are welcomed with open arms, and there are so many ways to relax you won’t ever want to leave.

Chile Tourist Highlights

Jeremy — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:39:25 +0000

Chile, the world’s longest country stretches out 4630km north to south. It is a slender country with to the west the Andes and to the east the Pacific Ocean. The southern coast of the country is a labyrinth of fjords, inlets and canals, islands and peninsulas. The south of the country is densely forested and the Andes feature many volcanic peaks.

More to the centre of the country, the Lake District, is a region of river valleys, numerous lakes, wild streams and dominant volcano giants. Fabulous National Parks are located in this magnificent area: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Parque Nacional Quelat, Parque Nacional Vincente Perez Rosales, are just a handful of the numerous parks in the region. The Central Valley, close to Santiago, is the dominant and fertile region of the country. Famous Chilean wines are born here. To the north of the country we meet with the Atacama Desert, a desolate moon landscape facing the towering Andes. This region is rich in minerals, mainly copper and nitrate.

Chile’s most visited cities are: Santiago de Chile (the Capital), Viña del Mar (Chile’s most luxurious resort town), Punta Arenas (most southern city, overlooking Straits of Magellan), Antofagasta (largest city of the north, port, Beach Resort), Temuco (lake district, Mapuche land).

Another great country in Southern America is Mexico — we recommend a Mexico Holiday anytime!

Uruguay – Tourist Highlights

Jeremy — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:19:58 +0000

Uruguay, in the southern South-America, is the second smallest country of the continent, neighbouring giant countries like Brazil and Argentina. Uruguay is known for its Gauchos, giant barbecues, typical music styles and of course its football. Montevideo is the Capital, the main port of the country and by far the most populated city, with about 1.5 million inhabitants. Plaza Independencia is the heart of the old city and a starting point to explore the surprising colonial heritage of this city. The Mercado del Puerto (port market) is a wonderful place if you are looking for good restaurants and great atmosphere (open only in the afternoons).

Uruguay’s main tourist feature is the famous Punta del Este. The Atlantic Coast beaches will offer you a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for a quieter holiday go to Playas de Piriápolis or Playas de José Ignacio. For a family holiday, Playa Solanas and Playas de La Barra would be the better places to stay. All beaches offer off-shore sports, good hotels and restaurants. Punta del Este is the perfect holiday destination where you can always find some promotional hotel deals, are some special vacation packages.

If you are looking for a cultural detour you must visit Colonia del Sacramento (World Heritage site). If you want to explore some of nature’s beauty you should visit Santa Teresa or San Miguel National Park. You can also go to the River Plate area and visit Parque Anchorena.

Peru Tourism

Jeremy — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:33:27 +0000

When thinking of Peru, our first thoughts go to the ancient Inca Empire with cities like Cusco and Machu Picchu as prove of their power and greatness. The Nazca culture also left the world remarkable examples of their genius. The Nazca lines which can be seen in de Nazca Desert represent figures like hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, and lizards. They could only be overlooked from Cahuachi, the ceremonial city. The Nazca fertilised the desert region by means of aqueducts. But many more ancient culturs developped in Peru: Chavin, Tiahuanaco, Wari, Chimu are just a handful of them.

The eastern part of the country however consists of the largest tropical rainforest on earth. Close to the Bolivian border, high on the peruvian altiplano, we find Lake Titicaca.

The bigger cities of the country can be found along the coastline. Lima (Capital), Arequipa, Trujillo are the three largest cities of the country. All three can be considered Colonial Historical Cities, worth more then just a quick visit. The city of Iquitos, located on the amazone river, can only be reached by boat or by airplane. It is an ideal place to start of on Amazone Jungle Tour. Iquitos was known for its rubber industry, some wonderful historal houses are the remainders of that period.

What not to miss in Argentina!

Jeremy — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:55:34 +0000

Argentina, a country so large it stretches out from the subtropical region of Iguazu to the arctic land of Tierra del Fuego. Buenos Aires, Capital and largest city is located at the bank of the River Plata and is the most important port of the country. Buenos Aires is by far the most European influenced city in South-America. It is also the city of tango music; the San Telmo barrio is crowded with Tango bars. Other places to visit are the Plaza de Mayo, with the Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral. If you walk along Avenida de Mayo you see the congress building, Casa de la Cultura, Palacio Barolo and the famous Café Tortino.

The north-east of the country is subtropical, hot and swampy. The most Northern Province, Missiones, is mountainous and densely forested; the Iguazu falls are the main headlight of the region. The north-west is Andean country with volcanic peaks and salt lakes at high altitude. The pampas, the central part of the country, is the fertile, green land where the Guacho guard the herds. In Patagonia and the Lake District we find a great variety of landscape, from river valley’s to ice-capped mountain peaks. The national Parks Los Glaciares and Nahuel Huapi near Bariloche, are spectacular places to visit. To the south we reach Tierra del Fuego, land of fire, a land of isles in the outmost south of the continent. A magic place to visit with great natural beauty.