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 revealed at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards celebrated in Melbourne at the beginning of April.

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Salvador da Bahia Brazil is Rising

Salvador 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

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The wait is over! The Brazil eVisa is here!

VIP 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...

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Latam launches direct flights from Cusco to Iquitos

Staring 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,

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Last-Minute 2x1 OR $1000 Off Galapagos Cruise Offers

VIP Journeys announces these incredible Galapagos Cruise Offers on last-minute 2017 Galapagos cruises aboard a range of vessels: An incredible 2 x 1 deal (a massive saving of up to $6,119 per couple) OR A whopping $1000 off per person PLUS 1 night FREE accommodation the night prior to cruise departure in Quito (JW Marriot for Alia and Natural Paradise ) or Guayaquil...

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Brazil Visa Update!

VIP 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.

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Drone My Trip 2017

Sadly, vacations end.  We return home and return to our lives looking back on our memories of our amazing experiences.  Even with the pictures we took, we find ourselves missing from our own photos, which hardly capture the beauty that was before us.  That’s where Drone My Trip comes in.  Whether it be a trip deep into the vast snow-capped Andes or a relaxing beach-side resort, Drone My Trip is a perfect package to fully...

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Newest Galapagos Islands Yachts

Sitting deep in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most natural and unique vacation destinations.  Almost 700 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos are a haven of exotic animals and plants, land and sea alike.  Whether it be giant tortoises and flamingos, or whales and dolphins, there is truly something new to see every time you visit.

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Paradise Found at Las Catalinas

Imagine 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...

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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 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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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 Heritage sites and a whole host of things to see and do.

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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 providing future generations with amazing places to learn about the world beneath the sea.

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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 moved to May 22 some years later due (at least in part) to difficulties surrounding a date so close to...

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Colombia Vacation Spotlight

An enigmatic country known as an exporter of some of the world's finest coffee, the birthplace of magical realism and a romantic backdrop for summer blockbusters, Colombia is so much more than what you may have read in a book or seen on the big screen. Nestled at the northern tip of South America, Colombia is a passionate and diverse country on the mend is simply bursting at the seams with Latin American passion and zeal for life.

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