We all want to save money on vacation and some destinations are currently a better value for US travelers. We researched a variety of travel resources and compiled lists of destinations with a favorable exchange rate this year. For an epic adventure that won’t break the bank, check out the lists below. A country marked […]
Read PostGoogle Darién Gap and first page results include article titles like “Untamed Wilderness”, “Beware the Darién Gap”, “A Terrifying Journey Through the World’s Most Dangerous Jungle”, and “Walking Among the Supernatural Beasts of the Darién Gap”. Why, then, would we ever want to feature this region in our portfolio of destinations? In short – epic wildlife […]
Read PostLast month, we took a small group of travelers to Panama. We started and ended in Panama City with four nights in the Darien Province in between. Panama is a hotbed of biodiversity. It prime geographic location makes it a biological corridor. The Darien region in the far south of the country is the most […]
Read Post1. Book directly with the airline. Book on the airline’s website, not with a third party consolidator like Expedia. Published rates are the same regardless of the booking engine and airlines guarantee the lowest rates if booked on their website. In addition, you have direct communication with the airline in case of any issues and […]
Read PostIn May 2017, Reefs to Rockies Co-Founder Lynda Gregory traveled to Borneo’s Central Kalimantan to scout a three-day river cruise that focused on viewing orangutans in the natural habitat. She traveled as part of a small group in a six-room river boat along Kalimantan’s meandering rivers. Along the way, they passed islands managed by the Borneo […]
Read PostThe Azores archipelago is comprised of nine islands lying in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between the US and Portugal. The Azores rank as one of the world’s top whale and dolphin watching destinations. One third of all cetacean species either inhabit or migrate through Azorean waters. The islands themselves are a nationally protected area […]
Read PostThis month, R2R Consultant Wes Perry traveled to Colombia as a delegate for the 2018 Nature Travel Mart hosted by ProColombia, the Colombia Tourism Board. In addition to meetings with in-country partners, Wes explored the Colombian Plains to learn about Los Llanos Orientales as well Bogota, Iguaque Natural National Park, and Raquira. Five Things You […]
Read PostA recent aerial survey using lidar mapping tools in northern Guatemala has revealed more than 60,000 new Maya structures including pyramids, causeways, house foundations, and fortifications used for defense. The findings are reshaping thoughts on the size and scope of the Maya civilization. Researchers now say that as many as 10 million people may have lived […]
Read PostAt the end of 2017, Brazil announced that it would soon allow travelers from certain countries including the US to apply for an e-visa. In the past, the application process required an in-person visit. The cost of the visa also dropped from $160 to $40 + an online processing fee. According to Embratur, the Brazilian […]
Read PostVolcano, rainforest, cloud forest and beach. That’s the most popular combination of sites in the Classic, our best-selling Costa Rica itinerary. The volcano is typically Arenal. You’re surrounded by rainforest there as well. Monteverde is the most well-known cloud forest location. For beach, a popular option is Manuel Antonio (also rainforest) or the Guanacaste region […]
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