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From the renowned Okavango Delta to extraordinary Hwange National Park via Victoria Falls
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Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
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Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
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The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
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An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
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See Australia's Wonders: Sydney, Uluru, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Brisbane
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Visit New Zealand's Top Destinations in Style on This 5-Star Itinerary
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Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Wine Region, and Sydney
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The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
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An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
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Where Castles, History, and Culture Come to Life
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An Extraordinary Alpine Journey from Zurich to Zermatt
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Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
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The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border
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Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
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Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
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Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
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Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
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Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
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Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
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One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
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Follow the herds of the Great Migration through some of Africa's most iconic safari destinations [...]
Posted by Jim Lutz on March 27th, 2015
When I was young, before I or anyone in my immediate family had been to South America, I remember hearing that my maternal grandfather, Howard Mitchell, had visited South America several times. Originally from Iowa, he had left home at the age of 16 to study music at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore. An accomplished… Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on January 22nd, 2015
On a recent trip to Peru I had the chance to visit some places that are slightly further off the radar than the iconic Cusco and Machu Picchu. I spent about a week exploring Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca, which was a nice amount of time for a leisurely exploration of all three…. Read Full Post
Posted by Jim Lutz on December 11th, 2014
I recently took a trip to the northwest region of Argentina, a vast and less-visited section of the country. Some parts are reminiscent of the American southwest, but with many decidedly Argentine cultural twists (well-preserved colonial towns, gaucho culture), and not a few surprises. Among the surprises is Colomé, home to the world’s highest vineyards… Read Full Post
Posted by Gabrielle Venturi on October 20th, 2014
Many in-the-know travelers rank Peru among the world’s greatest food cultures, and Peruvian cuisine has begun enjoying widespread international recognition. This is due in part to chefs whose fame has grown outside of Peru, such as Gastón Acurio, whose flagship Lima restaurant Astrid y Gastón has consistently been at the top of Best Restaurant lists… Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on October 14th, 2014
Given that the word gourmet is in the name, one would expect Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel & Spa to have a stellar restaurant, but the gourmet experience at this beautiful boutique property in Argentina’s Lake District goes far beyond the food. Of all the Argentina hotels I’ve been fortunate enough to visit over the years,… Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on August 18th, 2014
The Atacama Desert has numerous excellent and unique excursion options. While they all allow you to see amazing and extremely varied things, many of them (particularly some of the most highly-touted, like the Tatio Geysers, Atacama Salt Flat, Valley of the Moon, etc.) require quite a lot of time in a vehicle as part of… Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on August 4th, 2014
It’s been over a decade since I started traveling in Central and South America, but I continue to be surprised and delighted by new and unexpected sights, sounds and sabores here. There are certainly common threads and reoccurring themes throughout the region: a plaza in Peru might remind you of one in Ecuador; a band… Read Full Post
Posted by Jim Lutz on July 30th, 2014
I’ve been an active member of the Board of IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, for the last 4 years, and I was recently named its new president. IGTOA is an organization consisting of over 40 travel companies that promotes sustainable travel and raises money for conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands. I’m honored… Read Full Post