COVID-19 LATAM Update and Rescheduling Travel
COVID-19 LATAM Update and Rescheduling Travel First, I want to thank all of our amazing agent partners who have been very helpful, patient and understanding during this evolving pandemic. The next step is helping us with cancellations and rescheduling. Everything is changing day to day, and...
Corona Virus Update for Latin America
VIP Journeys shares concerns of our partners regarding the Coronavirus. Latin America at this time could be considered the least effected region in case clients are seeking alternative options to regions closed to travel. Dear Friends, CORONAVIRUS HAS SPREAD to dozens of countries, with over 89,000 confirmed...
Brazil 2020 – Spotlight on Northeast Hotels
Promising beach hotels in the Northeast for 2020 For quite some time, travelers heading to the Northeast of Brazil have generally had to fly all the way to Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo before then taking an onward flight to their chosen destination, making the...
Brazil Visa Update – Part 2 – by VIP Journeys
Brazil Visa Update! - Monday, June 17th, was the first day of the visa exemption for tourists from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia. Our Minister of Tourism was at Rio de Janeiro International Airport to welcome the first tourists that were benefited by the new...
Is Inhotim Brazil’s Versailles?
Caroline reports back from her family experience at Inhotim in Brazil. In Inhotim, there are many famous works, that are incredible to the eye. Some of these astonishing pieces include the Doug Aitken’s Sonic Pavilion, Macchi’s Piscina, Giuseppe Penone’s Suspended Tree, Abre a porta, Troca...
Brazil dropping visa for U.S. citizens!
Brazil is dropping its visa requirement for U.S. citizens! Let me begin first by sharing that as the Co-Founder of VIP Journeys, I have been personally involved with fellow USA and Brazilian Operators and Brazilian Government officials to lobby and lift the tourist visa for...
Latin America Christmas Traditions
Our diverse team here at VIP Journeys celebrate "Latin America Christmas" in different ways depending on where they we're born or where they live. We thought we would explore and share their local experiences with you. For more than 2,000 years, Christians around the world have celebrated...
Peralta – A New Luxury River Cruise in Brazil’s Pantanal
Peralta - A New Luxury River Cruise in Brazil's Pantanal - There you are, being gently rocked to sleep in a cozy, cabin bed by the subtle undulating movements of the water beneath, the open sky above, the stars and the moonlight glistening off the...
Brazil’s Hotel Fasano opens in Angra Dos Reis
Hotel Fasano Angra Dos Reis - In a country as large as Brazil, must-see, life-changing destinations abound. For those travelers seeking relaxation on serene, jungle-enveloped beaches or water sports such as surfing, stand-up-paddling or snorkeling, one of the all-time favorites for both Brazilians and foreigners is...
Salvador da Bahia Brazil is Rising
Salvador da Bahia Brazil is Rising - VIP Journeys is proud to share the amazing progress in Brazil's oldest and most historical UNESCO heritage site. Conor O'Sullivan, in our Salvador office has been monitoring progress that started in Jan 2013 with the newly elected mayor...