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 corner of the globe. Let's embark on a journey into the captivating realm of Machu Picchu and unravel ten remarkable facts that render this archaeological gem truly...
Read MoreMIL 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 revealed at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards celebrated in Melbourne at the beginning of April.
Read MoreStaring in July 2018 Latam will open their new direct flights 3 times a week from Cusco to Iquitos between July and November. This is a seasonal test route to see if it can be expanded in the future. The flight takes 2 hours and 21 mins and will allow clients to see the Amazon region and its lodges and River Boats without overnighting in Lima.The manager of Corporate Affairs of Latam Airlines Peru, Antonio Olórtegui,
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.
Read MoreEarlier this week, Americans celebrated their independence from Colonial rule. This annual tradition, held each year on July 4, marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence after the Revolutionary War and represents the official separation of the United States from the vast British Empire.Though the holiday wouldn’t be referred to as “Independence Day” for many years to come, the first celebration of U.S. independence took place July 4, 1777...
Read MoreHere at VIP Tour Group, we agree with author Helen Keller that “life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” That’s why we make it our business to plan distinctive one-of-a-kind journeys to Central and South America for a wide variety of travel styles and personal interests.
Read MoreDia de los Muertos Celebrations in Latin America - As we, here in the U.S., gear up for Halloween by donning our spookiest costumes, most bone-chilling makeup and our biggest candy collection buckets to head out and solicit treats from neighbors or party the night away with friends...
Read MoreAstronomical tourism didn’t begin with the rise of sustainable journeys in the 1970s. In fact, stargazers have been traveling to view dark skies for centuries. Today, however, as the number of humans living in light polluted cities increases and the cost of powerful home telescopes declines, astronomical tourism has become its own freestanding travel segment
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