The Americas

Valentine Suggestions from The Travelers Way

by Mary Jo Manzanares on February 14, 2013

red heart

We’re sending out the very best in Valentine wishes to our readers. And since we know some of you may be looking for romantic travel ideas, we have some of those to share with you as well. Now, it’s too late to pull any of these off today, but you can find a card and [...]

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Machu Picchu Tour: A Reverential Experience

by Guest Contributor on December 22, 2012

Machu Pichu

When I was a little girl and my parents first walked me into the cool interior of our church sanctuary, I just got it – this was an important place. I had that same feeling when we arrived at Machu Picchu. There was a reverence about being high up on that mountain that was unmistakable. [...]

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Private Island Adventure at Disney’s Castaway Cay

by Jenni Ingersoll on July 22, 2012

Pelican Plunge

In 1996, with the goal to expand the Disney Cruise experience, Jim Durham, an imagineer for Walt Disney Corporation, was assigned to scout out an island location in the Bahamas where passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line ships would visit and enjoy at their leisure.  After purchasing the island property from the Bahamian government, Jim and his [...]

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The Eagle Overlooks the Beach

Information about the museums of Uruguay won’t fill up the pages of your guidebook, but anyone with an affinity for the whimsical and the unusual will have a field day in this quirky South American country. This two-day museum excursion explores the wackiest wonders of two Uruguayan cities:  Atlantida and Montevideo. Day 1:  Montevideo Carnival [...]

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Peru: Cruising the Amazon in Stylish Luxury

by Rita Cook on May 28, 2012

luxury amazon cruising

Forget about trekking to the Amazon and roughing – unless you just want to do that.  Instead, check out the M/V Aria who just launched their five-star floating hotel offering cruises to the northern part of the Amazon River in Peru. Cruising is an Amazon experience in every sense of the word because it’s still all about [...]

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Eating Local: Carne en Jugo in Guadalajara, Mexico

by Mary Jo Manzanares on March 14, 2012

carne en jugo

Sampling local cuisine is one of the high points of travel for me.  I love sleuthing out regional dishes, trying local delicacies, and learning about the culture of a people by enjoying their food.  It satisfies my curiosity and that rumbling in my belly. In Guadalajara, Mexico, fast food is a good choice.  Not the [...]

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Lavish Luxury Guide for Puerto Rico

by Lanee Lee on March 8, 2012

W Resort & Spa Vieques Island, Puerto Rico

Looking for Caribbean class, culture and cuisine? As a former Spanish colony that’s been an American territory since the late 19th century, Puerto Rico is becoming the definitive lavish locale for European, UK and US travelers who seek an authentic island getaway without sacrificing creature comforts.  From golfing to shopping, we’ve got the Que Rico [...]

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Paraty: Small Town Paradise in Brazil

by Katy Stewart on February 21, 2012

Paraty, Brazil

The moment I set foot in Paraty, Brazil, I was in love. Rio de Janeiro may be the place to party, but when you feel the need to escape to a more tranquil place, Paraty is the place to come. It is a three-hour ride on a comfortable inter-city bus from Rio – and it [...]

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Buenos Aires on a Budget

by Katy Stewart on January 3, 2012

Obelisk

Argentina’s effortlessly cool capital combines European-style culture with a distinctly Latin spirit, making it a great destination for a city break with a difference. Better yet, in comparison to Western prices, Buenos Aires is almost ridiculously cheap, meaning that it is the perfect getaway on a budget. I am a city girl at heart, so [...]

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Try Barbados for your Next Beach Vacation

by Mary Jo Manzanares on December 28, 2011

Barbados beach in the caribbean

The island of Barbados, located deep in the Caribbean, is a wonderful spot for a beach vacation. Barbados is an independent nation, but since it functions as a constitutional monarchy recognizing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, it offers visitors a fun blend of casual island atmosphere tempered with a bit of good old British [...]

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