New Entrance Rules for Machu Picchu Start in July

May 30, 2017

New rules affecting all visitors to Machu Picchu take effect on July 1, 2017. Over the years since its UNESCO World Heritage status designation, the Inca Citadel has grown increasingly popular as a tourist destination. Entrance tickets are limited to 2500 per day, which sell out in high season with as many as 3800 entrances […]

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Iceland Cruise – Another Option During Peak Summer Travel Months

May 30, 2017

Iceland has become increasingly popular as a summer destination in the last few years. Many hotels and inns sell out months in advance making it difficult for travelers that typically plan trips a few months or less out. Several small ship cruise lines now offer cruises that provide an alternative way to appreciate Iceland’s stunning […]

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New in Peru – 5-Star Sleeper Train Connects Cusco, Puno and Colca Canyon

May 20, 2017

Belmond’s Andean Explorer connects Cusco, Puno and Colca Canyon via luxury train. The Andean Explorer is the sister train to Belmond’s Hiram Bingham train that takes guests from Cusco to Machu Picchu. As Peru’s first five-star sleeper train with room for up to 48 passengers, the Andean Explorer offers unprecedented levels of comfort and style […]

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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permits Double in Price

May 18, 2017

Effective immediately, gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda have increased to a cost of $1500 per trek. The price increase will not affect permits that have already been purchased. Mountain gorillas are an endangered species with population estimates at about 880 individuals. More than 60% of mountain gorillas inhabit Rwanda. Recent conservation efforts have resulted in […]

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