Archive for the ‘Chile’ Category
Monday, July 26th, 2010
From Argentina there are malbecs, a signature grape that is also grown with considerable success in Washington state. From Chile there are varietal wines from all the major Bordeaux grapes, as well as carmenère. Chile also does quite well with sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
WHEN YOU LINK the word "value" to ...
Posted in Argentina, Chile, South America, Wine Argentina | 2 Comments »
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Destination Antarctica: A Rare Combination for Oceania Cruises Aficionados
Crown Cruise Collection highly recommends this sailing for Oceania Cruises aficionados and is offering spectacular savings along with complimentary travel insurance and $250 per cabin shipboard credit. With air included from the major gateways, a category B2 balcony stateroom is $8099, which ...
Posted in Antarctica, Argentina, Buenos Aires Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Cruises Argentina, Falkland Islands, Patagonia, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Uruguay, Ushuaia Argentina | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Hit the powder-packed ski slopes of Chile and Argentina then taste the world-class wines of the region.
Argentina
The idea of combining a week's skiing at Las Lenas with a few days at the Mendoza wine region has become a popular choice for visitors to Argentina.
Sergio Begue, founder and trip leader for ...
Posted in Andes, Argentina, Bariloche Argentina, Chile, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, Patagonia, Ski Argentina, South America | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Fantastic twin-centre packages to the Falklands, South America and Antarctica.
Situated 400 miles off the south eastern tip of South America and comprising over 740 islands, the Falkland Islands are an increasingly popular addition to South America or Antarctica itineraries for intrepid independent travellers and cruise passengers.
Whether you’re attracted by its ...
Posted in Argentina, Buenos Aires Argentina, Chile, Cruises Argentina, Falkland Islands, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, South America | No Comments »
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
After two editions in South America, the Dakar continues its exploration in 2011 of a continent which has impressive potential for new discovery. Heading towards the north of Argentina and Chile, the route skims the frontiers of neighbouring countries and takes competitors through ever more varied country. It's a cascade ...
Posted in Argentina, Argentine Mideast, Argentine Northwest, Buenos Aires Argentina, Buenos Aires Province, Chile, Cordoba Argentina, Cuyo, Dakar Rally Argentina Chile, Jujuy Argentina, Salta Argentina, South America | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
El Spiritu de los Andes — the Andean condor, Spirit of the Andes — soared overhead. Shorter than the California condor, it’s wing span is greater, close to 10 feet.
What a welcome to Southern Patagonia and what a sublime moment. And you birders, listen up. The second day, our small ...
Posted in Andes, Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Ushuaia Argentina | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
After two editions in South America, the organisers of the Dakar are pleased to announce that the world’s leading rally-raid will take place there again in 2011. The excellent relations built up with the two countries, the vital assets in sporting terms, as well as the swell of enthusiasm seen ...
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Dakar Rally Argentina Chile, South America | 1 Comment »
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
The first thing to realise about expedition ship Via Australis, on which I recently travelled to Cape Horn, is that the name has nothing to do with Australia, except both share the same etymology - from the Latin for "south."
The second thing I discovered was just how well this little ...
Posted in Antarctica, Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Cruises Argentina, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Ushuaia Argentina | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Chile’s tourism industry suffers aftershocks from Saturday’s earthquake and fears long-term effects
The tourism industry in Chile has been hit hard as travelers cancel trips to the disaster-struck country.
Since the 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Saturday, Andes Hostel in Santiago has received five to six cancellations per day, an employee told the ...
Posted in Chile, South America | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
As tourism in Chile continues move past the recent earthquake that devasted regions of the country, Cruise West is giving the nation's travel industry a boost as it prepares to venture to the rugged and mysterious Patagonia in 2011 with four departures aboard the 64-cabin mv Via Australis. The new ...
Posted in Argentina, Cape Horn, Chile, Patagonia, South America, Ushuaia Argentina | No Comments »
