Featured Destinations

Aruba, in the Caribbean, is a lively island where tourism is big business. A sunshine destination, Aruba, has lots to offer in terms of activities both during the day and in the evenings. There is world-class windsurfing, water-skiing, diving, fishing and of course sunbathing. At night there is...

A beautiful city in Colombia, Barranquilla, is home to the second most popular Carnival in South America.   Barranquilla is the most important sea port on the Colombian Caribbean and is home to many busy shopping malls in the downtown area, as well as numerous international restaurants, with...

The capital of Colombia, Bogotá, is a vibrant city with grand architecture and a colourful culture.   In the past Bogotá has been a place of many problems but it is now cleaning up its act and attempting to become a greener city. La Candelaria is the main neighbourhood in the city - an...

Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, has a unique European flavour like no other South America city.   Many say Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America because of its Parisian style buildings and streets. Early 19th century architecture lines the cobbled streets of Buenos Aires, with...

The third largest city in Colombia, Cali, is known as the 'Capital of Salsa' and also for its relaxed atmosphere.     Cali, located in the Cauca Valley, has the largest industrial area in Colombia and is home to the most important sugar mills. It is a pleasant city that has shopping centres,...

Caracas, capital of Venezuela, surrounded by green hills is a place of extreme contrasts - extreme wealth and desperate poverty.     Capitolio Nacional occupies a huge area with golden domes. It is most famous for Salon Eliptico - an oval hall with a mural covered dome. The surrounding halls...

Cartagena, Colombia's most fascinating city and a World Heritage Site, has great history and is a very quaint place.   Cartagena is the most popular tourist resort town in Colombia and is divided into the Old City and the New City (Ciudad Antigua and Ciudad Nueva). The Old City has beautiful...

Curacao, the largest of the Dutch Antilles, has a great colourful culture and very friendly people.   Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, is a typical port town with contemporary culture and old world charm with unique architecture. Christoffel National Park is a must. Made up of several...

Ecuador's largest city and port, Guayaquil, has undergone large amounts of renovation over the years to offer more tourist opportunities.   On the Guayas River, Guayaquil, has a beautiful harbour area and is Ecuador's leading economic centre. The Malecon 2000 promenade is the well-known 3km...

The capital of Peru, Lima, is a bustling city with a coastal location and a rich history.   Lima has a lot to offer tourists. Colonial architecture sits along side pre-Inca pyramids and modern shopping malls. There are many churches, colonial houses and museums to keep you busy for weeks. The...

Colombia's second city, Medellin, is an attractive town in the Aburra Valley is known for its gardens and flowers.   Medellin has a pleasant climate all year round and has been named the 'City of Eternal Spring'. Unfortunately none of the original colonial architecture remains but there are...

Mexico City is the third largest city in the world and with it comes noise, music, skyscrapers alongside colonial buildings, and world known museums.   One thing to say about Mexico City is that you will never get bored here - there is so much to take in and so many sights to see. The Museo...

Panama City, capital of Panama, is a modern and vibrant city with lots to offer tourists.   Panama City is made up of two areas - old and new. The old part of the city is full of colonial buildings and narrow streets with small cafes. In contrast to this, the new area is fast moving with...

Punta Cana, on the southeastern side of the Dominican Republic, is full of inclusive resorts, water-sports and sunshine.   There is very little to do here but relax and maybe take part in some water-sports or even horse riding. Punta Cana does have great beaches that are fringed with palm...

In the valley of the Incas lies Quito, the capital of Ecuador, surrounded by high mountains and an active volcano (Pichincha).   The old town of Quito is a must. Stroll the streets that are full of life and take in the museums and churches. The Church and Convent of San Francisco rise above...

A place of sun, sports, beaches, dancing and the most famous Carnival in South America, Rio de Janeiro, is a beautiful and interesting city.   A good place to start any trip to Rio is a visit up to Sugar Loaf Mountain where you get a 360-degree view of the city. Or even visit Corcovado...

San Andres in Colombian Caribbean is located about 700km from the north east coast of Colombia.   The largest of the 3 islands in the archipelago, San Andres can easily be explored by car or motorcycle.There are several tourist sights on the island and many are included in island tours. One is...

The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, in the Central Valley is a laid back but busy city.   Costa Rica is an ecotourism heaven that is the jewel of Central America and the people here will be proud to remind you of that. The jungles are full of monkeys, lizards, crocodiles, exotic birds, and...

Santiago de Chile, the capital of Chile, is a modern metropolis with a magnificent backdrop of snow-capped mountains of the Andes.   The one museum to see in Santiago is the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolumbino that houses 4500 years of pre-Columbian civilisation. The Chinchorro mummies, 1000...

The largest city in South America and the economic capital of Brazil, Sao Paulo, is a diverse city with arts and entertainment to rival any capital city.   There are several interesting neighbourhoods to take in, including those with Italian, Chinese and Arabic influences. Sao Paulo is known...