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Sue in Chile and Argentina
When I spotted the Christmas departure of the Puelo Valley ride from Chile to Argentina and was also offered the opportunity to experience some of Chile's wonderful highlights with a friend, I jumped at them all. The Atacama desert exceeded my expectations and the scenery in Torres del Paine is spec... Read more»
Claire in Mexico
Bravely risking the hurricane season in search of some September sunshine and culture, I headed off to Mexico. The itinerary was of course action-packed. Time afforded me just one night in Mexico City, in the lovely, upmarket district of Polanco, before I boarded a short flight south-east to Tuxtla... Read more»
John Gimlette in Peru
John Gimlette wrote about the new Orient-Express property, Palacio Nazarenas, in the FT this Saturday. After acclimatising in Cusco, John began an intrepid trek along original Inca footpaths of the Lares valley, with challenging hiking yet comfortable camping. The trek was fully supported with guide... Read more»
Torres del Paine - Spring in the South
September is the beginning of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and the perfect time to visit the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The park is quieter than later on in the year and the flowers and trees begin to blossom and the animals begin to come out of hibernation. Prices for an 8 night... Read more»
Whale watching in Argentina
The sea around the Valdes Peninsula is fabulous for whale watching. One of the best spots is near Puerto Madryn. The best times of year are July to October for Right whales and for killer whales, March and April. To see killer whales one would need to venture out further onto the peninsula and stay... Read more»
Torres del Paine - a spellbinding sight
On 3 July the CNN website featured a list of twenty-seven sights that will remind you how incredible Earth is. Torres del Paine was featured among them (deservedly so, we feel). Patagonia has much to offer and you could choose to combine both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. From Calafate in Argenti... Read more»
Galapagos Safari Camp update
Discover the Galapagos islands from dry land. Yesterday Stephanie Bonham-Carter visited us here in Waddesdon and brought us up-to-date with developments at her and her husband Michael's wonderful Galapagos Safari Camp. Since I visited in 2008 it has really settled into its environment, and their men... Read more»
Palacio Nazarenas
A restored 18th century convent which combines traditional Inca architecture with top quality facilities and personal service. Belmond (Formely Orient Express) have just opened the doors to their newest luxury hotel, Palacio Nazarenas. Originally a convent, the historic building, on Inca foundations... Read more»