Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve 2019
We have all heard about the city of the carnival, but how about Rio Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve, is it the place to toast in 2019? Mike East went to discover what it is all about…
Day of the Dead Festival, 2019
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador,…
Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2019
Rio Carnival in 2019 begins on 1 March in the afternoon and ends on 6 March when the last reveller flops to the floor. Locals know where to go and what to do; however, as…
Wildlife Cruise in the Pantanal National Park
Discover a land of towering mountains, giant water lilies and some of South America’s most spectacular wildlife, on a unique expedition cruise deep into the remote and little-visited …
Life Changing Year of Travel Campaign
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has launched its Life Changing Year of Travel campaign, a collection of experiences designed to truly immerse travellers in a variety of destinations and ways. Highlighting the companies…
Have a Vivid Rio Carnival 2019
No trip to Brazil would be complete without a stay in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its annual infamous carnival makes March 2019 a brilliant time of year to hop on a plane and wake up in Latin America …
Explore Rio in 2019 with Low-Cost Flights
With the launch of Norwegian’s low-cost flight to Rio de Janeiro (Galeão International Airport) from London Gatwick Airport launches on 31 March 2019, there has never been…
Tick the Rio Carnival off Your Bucket List
Experience Rio’s annual extravaganza when the city is a riot of elaborate costumes, samba dancing and street parties, attracting millions of party-goers from across the globe. Staying right on Copacabana,…
Iguazu Falls and Brazil’s National Parks
One of the great things about Brazil is its sense of endless adventure. There are countless places to explore, all beautiful but also different with their unique charms. Whilst it…
Anantara South American Debut in Bahia Brazil
Experience Anantara Maraú Bahia Resort in Brazil when it opens in mid 2018 Offering an exciting new gateway to South America, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will soon debut its…
Don’t Travel Alone, Travel Solo with Explore
With half of all Explore customers travelling solo, those deciding to travel by themselves are far from being alone. Research suggests that many people planning to take a trip of…
Community-based Tours in the Favela of Latin America
A few years ago, in Rio de Janeiro, I met Ailton Macarrão, who introduced me, as one of its promoters and founders, to the Rocinha Community Tourism Forum (Forum de…
