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...
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...
Brazil Vacation Spotlight
The breathtaking country of Brazil is the largest and most geographically diverse destination in all of South America making it an ideal place for holiday on your Brazil vacation. It boasts a huge number of entertaining activities, a very friendly people, an abundance UNESCO World...
World Ocean’s Day 2017
Last year, in honor of the World Oceans Day, we paid homage to our Top 10 favorite national marine reserves in Latin America around the theme “healthy oceans, healthy planet.” The post, featuring 10 national marine parks taking action to ensure a healthy planet and oceans, as well as...
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...
Global Youth Service Day
Here at VIP Journeys, giving back has always been a part of our company culture. In fact, it's in our DNA. Since the very beginning, we've donated 5 percent of our profits to charity partners primarily working with children based in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. This...
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Latin America !
Today, March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day in Latin America and beyond— an event that has been observed annually since 1908 when more than 15,000 women marched in New York City for shorter work hours, better pay and voting rights. Today, the day...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day Latin America Style
In 1973, at a time when commercial interests often outweighed the wellbeing of the planet’s plants and animals, the United Nations drew up an international treaty to “protect wildlife from over-exploitation and to prevent international trade from threatening the survival of species in the wild.”...
Amazon Vacation Spotlight !
Here at VIP Journeys, we’re all about inspiring you to get out there and chase your passion! Whether you’ve always dreamed of hiking Machu Picchu, sailing the Galapagos Islands, climbing Tikal Mayan ruins or cruising down the mighty Amazon River, we’re here to help make your...