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We can’t get over how fast 2018 has flown by and we imagine that all of you feel the same. As the year quickly comes to an end, we are all left to reflect on the growth, the changes, the challenges, the trips we’ve planned or taken, the new people that have appeared in our lives and the overall feeling of the year gone by. When reflecting on everything, the only word that comes to mind to describe it all is: gratitude.
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 MoreAs guests check in to Isla Palenque, they open a door to a world of new experiences and undisturbed nature, enhanced by architecture and interior design that effortlessly blend into the tropical surroundings. The atmosphere of the hotel is a balance of sophisticated and private comfort, combined with peacefulness, relaxation, and playfulness. The service provided by the staff is so personalized, professional and detail-oriented that the Resort...
Read MoreThe Peruvian Ministry of Culture has decided to change how guests can visit Machu Picchu that will impact all upcoming trips. These new rules also change how companies like VIP Journeys operate our tours and have installed many new regulations. These new laws will affect all visitors to Machu Picchu that are visiting the Inca citadel. It defines rules how guides must operate within the site...
Read MoreWe are filled with gratitude for all the support and trust that our agents have given us over the years and it warms our hearts knowing that you continue choosing our services. VIP Journeys began as a Destination Specialist for Brazil. But as we added new VIP team members who just happened to be passionately knowledgeable on various parts of Latin America, we decided to include each one of those places as well...
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 MoreYellow Fever Vaccine - Update - Immigration officials in various Latin American countries are requiring that travelers starting their trips in Brazil show evidence that they have received the yellow fever vaccine. If you are planning an international trip, you should verify in advance whether such a requirement exists, and plan accordingly. A locally made vaccine is on the World Health Organization...
Read MoreVIP Journeys offers our agents and adventure travelers a sneak-peak of our four new Galapagos Luxury Yachts for 2018 - The Infinity, Origin, Endemic, and Camila Trimaran. All 4 yachts offer 7 night itineraries, and several offer 3 & 4 night itineraries to explore the endemic species only found in this mysterious eco-adventure wonderland.“
Read MoreVIP Journeys offers special promotions for the Petrel Galapagos Yacht. Our Galapagos Summer Promotion-Up to $750 Off Rates. The Petrel Galapagos Yacht is one of the newest luxury ships in the Galapagos Islands. It offers a deluxe way to visit these majestic and magical islands. Named after a sea bird common to Galapagos, the Petrel is like its namesake: elegant, swift and silent at sea.
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 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 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,
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