Latest new and trends in Travel to South America. South America is made for travelers looking to delve deep into incredibly diverse cultures and explore the outdoors. I hope you find Inspiration! We believe that we can offer the best advice and service because we specialize only in Latin America and our team is equipped with the language, cultural, and local knowledge of each destination.
VIP Journeys celebrates the recent reopening of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, many of our Small Luxury Yachts are offering huge discounts as they resume navigation through the Enchanted Islands as well as our new normal in an ongoing pandemic.The Latin America region, like it is Neighbors to the North, have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. Four of the top 10 worst outbreaks have taken place on the South America...
Read MoreFirst, 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 assisting with cancellations and rescheduling. Everything is changing day by day, and this is an unprecedented global situation. We share your concerns about keeping our clients and our own families safe and maintaining distance with public gatherings and travel.
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS HAS SPREAD to dozens of countries, with over 89,000 confirmed cases worldwide, and a death toll that just passed 3,000. The following map shows the magnitude of the virus, with the number of confirmed cases as circles, and the number of confirmed deaths as crosses. This is the updated information about Covid-19 in Latin America. We have received questions from all over the world about the implications of Covid-19 in Brazil.
Read MoreFor 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 journey even more exhausting. Luckily for us, some airlines have decided to create a bit of a northeastern hub so that it’s easier and quicker to get to this beautiful and less-visited part of Brazil. We’re very happy to share the list...
Read MoreBrazil 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 measure. From now on, visitors from these countries no longer need to apply for a tourist visa to come to Brazil! The entry visa is granted directly at a Brazilian airport...
Read MoreCaroline 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 troca, and The Mahogany Pavilion. Carol’s first stop was the Doug Aitken’s Sonic Pavilion. At the Doug Aitken’s Sonic Pavilion everyone was sitting in a silent...
Read MoreBrazil 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 Americans traveling to Brazil. This was a 15 year journey of frustration and revolving politicians who made promises that led nowhere.
Read MoreOur diverse team here at VIP Journeys celebrate "Latin America Christmas" in different ways depending on where they were 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 the birth of Jesus Christ annually on December 25. Today, Christmas retains most of its religious symbolism (and also some Pre-Christian pagan rituals.)
Read MoreA 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 water and softly entering your room. The distant sounds of unknown animals communicating in the night linger in the air. No artificial lights, no bustling sounds.
Read MoreHotel 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 Angra dos Res. Portuguese for the “Creek of the Kings.”
Read MoreSalvador 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 of Salvador da Bahia publicly declaring tourism as one of his major priorities, going so far as to say that he wanted to position the city
Read MoreVIP Journeys, your Brazil destination Specialist for both the Signature and Travel Leaders Networks, is proud to report that the Brazil eVisa is Live and it's affordable! The Brazil eVisa was launched in November 2017, and finally has the kinks worked out with an online application which speeds up the process of applying for a Brazilian travel visa. The eVisa for Brazil will permit eligible citizens to enter and travel around Brazil for many purposes...
Read MoreVIP Journeys has a Brazil Visa Update! It is now official. The Brazilian government has approved electronic Visas for United States Citizens. The days of appointments and waiting for regional Visa offices to expedite your Brazilian Visa in person or via mail is over. You can do it all online! We had hoped for a waiving of the Visa altogether, however this is an excellent baby step to getting Brazil back in the minds of Tourists.
Read MoreEven 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 old to get in a little bit of midnight revelry when you know where to find the best nightlife in Latin America. There's a little something for everyone.
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