Peru has many attractions for the culture and adventure seeking traveler. The capital of Lima is often regarded as the gateway to other destinations. Based on recent experience, I can tell you it is a mistake to quickly bypass this city on the way to Machu Picchu, the Amazon Basin or any of the other wonders for which the country is well known.&nbs...

​ Independent specialist Sunvil's new Latin America brochure offers a collection of immersive holidays in the region. Colombia Gaining increasing recognition as one of the world's emerging destinations, Colombia offers colonial architecture, diverse wildlife and fascinating culture. The terrain varies from hot tropical Caribbean shorelines to glaci...

Travellers visiting the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu can now opt for the new 360° Machu Picchu Train. The train's domed panoramic windows are taller and wider than others currently operating on this route giving passengers an enhanced view of the Andes mountain range as they travel to Machu Picchu. The new train also features an open-air ob...

Dating back to the 15th century, Ollantaytambo was established as the royal estate of Inca Emperor Pachacuti and is one of the best-preserved Inca sites and example of Inca urban planning.  History The Inca emperor Pachacuti conquered and ruled this part of the Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo.He built a fortress, agricultural terraces, ...

The tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is located in the southernmost region of the Caribbean near St. Vincent and the Grenadines and off the coast of Venezuela. Known as the "Spice Island of the Caribbean" for its nutmeg and mace production, the lush island draws visitors. The new Pure Grenada experience beckons vi...

One Ocean Expeditions will mark its 10th anniversary year with the addition of RCGS Resolute to its fleet in November 2018. The expedition cruise specialist will also be expanding its cruise programme in 2019 to include several itineraries in to South America. The first voyage of this new programme, which will also be the inaugural non-polar expedi...