10 Intriguing Revelations About Machu Picchu
10 Intriguing Revelations About Machu Picchu Nestled atop the rugged terrain of Peru's Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu stands as an emblem of the Inca civilization's brilliance and creativity. Cloaked in mist and steeped in history, this iconic citadel has an enduring allure, drawing adventurers from every...
Latin America – Reopening’s and Entry Update
Latin America - Reopening’s and Entry Update: Our VIP Journeys Co-Founder Michael Eiseman has been monitoring the updates of the region and has the following information to share which are current and updated on 3/31/2021: "As Americans are getting vaccinated and studies show post Coronavirus travel...
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...
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...
New Machu Picchu Entry Regulations
New Machu Picchu Entry Regulations The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change how guests can visit Machu Picchu that will impact all upcoming trips. These new rules also change how companies like VIP Journeys operate our tours and have installed many new regulations. These...
MIL, a Gastronomic laboratory in Sacred Valley
MIL Sacred Valley - VIP Journeys features MIL an innovative gastronomy center created by Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martinez in the historic community of Moray, Maras, Sacred Valley, Peru. For our Trip Designers, it came as no surprise that South America’s best restaurant is in Peru, as...
Best Nightlife in Latin America
Even if you're not much for late night parties at home, most people throw caution to the wind and get at least a little foot loose and fancy free on vacation. Although the younger set often travels specifically to follow the party, you're never too...
International Day for Biological Diversity 2017
Earlier this week, the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD). This event, held annually since 1993, was created by the U.N. General Assembly "to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues." Although the day originally was commemorated in late December each year, it was...
Top Cruises in Latin America
People often think of cruises as massive floating hotels built to embark on ocean voyages carrying thousands of passengers across long distances. We all know the big cruise lines continue to build more and more lavish ships with all manner of activities, but this isn't the...
Top 10 Latin America Zip Lines
Despite growing popularity among modern tourists and adventure-seekers, zip lines in some form have been around for at least two centuries and possibly much longer. Today, many zip lines are billed as eco-tourism activities that allow intrepid travelers to get up close and personal with...