El Calafate - "Explorer chic" at the end of the world. Magellan would have approved.
"Explorer chic" is the only way I can describe this very remote boomtown gearing up for the sophisticated adventurer. The visit to the glaciers in southern Patagonia rivals my visit to Iguazu Falls in terms of ecology and the sheer size of seeing Gods work at his or her best. There is a definite moon-like scenescape east of El Calafate reminiscent of parts of New Zealand; huge open landscapes with desert like vegetation, and in contrast, just turn west and everything changes facing Chile and the Andes, with beech trees, snow capped mountains and remarkable glaciers.
Delta flies directly into Brazil's attractive Northeast city of Recife!
With Delta now servicing direct flights in to Recife, Americans will soon flock to this exciting destination. Here are a few sights and excursions to consider when planning to visit this part of Brazil.
Please check out Yara Roberts new book "The Brazilian Table"
I am writing to all my fellow Brazil loving brethrens; I am overjoyed to inform all of you that my friend and favorite chef in Brazil Yara Roberts finished her new book The Brazilian Table. Yara and her husband Richard have hosted many of my clients for a night of Brazilian epicurean delights and storytelling. Now Yara and Richard share their experiences with all of you, through their book. If you haven’t had the pleasure to experience their lovely culinary school in the historical Paraty, Brazil called the “Academy of Cooking & Other Pleasures” in person then you should definitely read this book.
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South American Luxury Tour Operator Supports Local Sustainable Tourism Initiatives through NGO’s in Brazil.
VIP Tour Group’s subsidiary VIP Brazil, the leader in honeymoon and cultural travel to Brazil, announces the launch of both their new website and their new initiative to get travelers to be more socially conscious while they travel. The new website http://www.viptourgroup.com featuring over 28 new tours to Peru, Chile and Argentina and offers opportunities in the local communities they visit.
Viphoneymoon.com and Honeyfund.com Team Up to Offer Budget-Friendly Luxury Honeymoons to South America
Viphoneymoon.com a subsidiary of VIP Tour Group and Honeyfund.com announced a partnership today to offer honeymooners affordable luxury travel to South America.
VIP Tour Group clients will receive a free Honeyfund honeymoon registry when they book a trip to South America. Honeyfund's gift registry allows guests to purchase part of a couples honeymoon as a wedding gift, making travel to South America more affordable than ever.
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