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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 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 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 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 MoreImagine after a day full of adventure in Costa Rica's vibrant wilderness, you find yourself relaxing in your cliffside infinity pool overlooking the sunset beach of Las Catalinas. Founded in 2009, Las Catalinas is a modern, private beach town on the Guanacaste coast; perfect for those who want to escape crowds and have an authentic Costa Rican experience, Las Catalinas is an oasis of adventure...
Read MoreAs Brazil relaxes its Visa requirement around the upcoming 2016 Rio Games, there’s never been a better time for U.S. and Canadian citizens to visit the world’s fifth largest country, occupying nearly half the South American continent. Whether you’re planning to attend the Games or simply want to avail yourself...
Read MoreAwasi Patagonia at the End of the World - No one knows this better than the team behind the privately held Relais & Chateaux Awasi hotel group. One of the first VIP luxury hoteliers in the region, they provide “the joy of tailor-made” to guests in Southern Chilean Patagonia at Awasi Patagonia in Torres del Paine park and much farther north in the driest place on Earth, the Atacama desert...
Read MoreWhat do you get when you land a billionaire jet-setting business whiz with an affinity for art at some of South America’s most awe-inspiring locales? If that whiz is the somewhat reclusive Alex Vik, a man Forbes has called “the most interesting man in the world,” you get an exclusive handful of critically-acclaimed retreats and a spattering of vineyards and wineries home to a delectable, award-winning brand of wine.
Read MoreMystical, unique and larger than life, there are few places in the world as captivating as the Amazon. Covering more than 2 million square miles in South America and spanning nine countries, the Amazon tropical rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse of its kind in the world. In fact, it’s estimated that at least 10 percent of the world’s species can be found here, but perhaps as many as 30 percent.
Read MoreWhen we first launched VIP Tour Group 12 years ago, the availability of luxury properties across Latin America was somewhat limited to major tourist destinations and large cities with thriving business communities.Today, as we prepare to launch our new Central America offerings (coming later this summer), the VIP luxury travel segment is booming across both Central and South America offering unique experiences in breathtaking destinations with distinctive hotels...
Read MoreIt wasn’t that long ago the World Cup swept through the world’s 5th largest country by population. Tourism in Brazil, the country that makes up 47 percent of the South American continent, already had been growing for some time due to its amazing beaches (including the best beach in the world, according to TripAdvisor), high biodiversity (the country boasts more than 4 million plant and animal species)
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