South America

What to Look for in a Travel Agent

February 3, 2013

You never realize just how valuable a travel agent is to your vacation until disaster strikes. A few years ago, I was traveling to South America to take a cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula. This was the first time I had done something like that so my travel companion and I planned for eventualities. We [...]

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5 Parks to Check Out in Chile

February 29, 2012

A Moai that never left the quarry at Rano Raraku

Chile is a great country for outdoor enthusiasts. But with over 30 national parks, it can be difficult to choose where to set up camp during a South America vacation through Chile. Each park and region of this long and narrow country has its own charms and attractions. Here are a few suggestions to get [...]

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Don’t You Just Want to See to Machu Picchu, Peru?

February 20, 2012

A llama on top of a terrace in Machu Picchu

I’ve always wanted to go to Peru. Machu Picchu is one of the destinations in my travel bucket list. And it’s no wonder! Just take a look at these gorgeous photos and you’ll see why I can’t wait to visit these Incan ruins in person someday. The site is located 7,970 FT above sea level [...]

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Quick Travel Tip: Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

January 13, 2012

If you get to Port Stanley at the Falkland Islands you probably want to see the penguins on the islands. So this quick travel tip is not only going to get you out to see them but it is also going to get you out to see them in the most frugal way possible. In [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 18: Miami to Orlando

March 1, 2010

We got to Orlando right on time 8:10 AM and Dad was waiting for us. Passport control: It was miles from the plane to the passport control in Miami. Then through customs, picking up our luggage, and dropping it off in the next room Orlando area. Thank God there are trollies. It was a long [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 17: Buenos Aires to Miami

February 28, 2010

We ate some breakfast (I had toast and fruit) (Mom had fruit). Buenos Aires Tour and Tango Show: Then we went to the Martini Bar on Deck 5 by 7:15 AM. We were off the boat by 7:30 AM. The bus was comfortable, and the tour guide, Amalia, was very nice and competent. She was [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 16: Montevideo

February 27, 2010

A little boat trivia: There is no jail on the boat, but there is security. The crew is not allowed to handle difficult guests. They call security. Evidently on the Christmas cruise a man was beating his wife in their room. The room next door called to report it. They ended up holding the man [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 15: Sea Day

February 26, 2010

We have moved the clocks ahead one hour. It’s rocking and rolling quite a bit. Quiet, happy day on the boat. It really makes a big difference to have a lovely boat to be on. There is something about the Infinity that makes it big enough to have things going on. And the areas around [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 14: Puerto Madryn

February 25, 2010

11:16 AM: Mom noticed we had a message waiting from yesterday. It was from Violeta, the concierge, wanting to talk to her. They want to offer us a meal at the exclusive restaurant because of our inconvenience with the lost luggage. Steven S. called us to tell us they were meeting at 8 AM, then [...]

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Antarctica Journal Day 13: Sea Day and Bridge Tour

February 24, 2010

7:45 AM : Wake up call, then dressed and breakfast. 8:50 AM: Bridge tour; I loved it; we were allowed to take pictures. Kyle, an extremely handsome young American (seriously hot!) is one of the second officers. He went to college at the Maritime College, has a BS, and then his coast guard heavy tonnage [...]

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