Peru's Sacred Valley featured in The New York Times

On September 13th, The New York Times featured an article on Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas, also known as the Urubamba Valley and home to the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo. This area is located between Cuzco and Machu Picchu and is a real gem of a stop. With a variety of restaurants, a wide range of hotels, and beautiful Inca Ruins, it offers yet another amazing stop in this fascinating country.
For more ingformation on this area and other great stops in Peru, please contact us at info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359. We can craft a customized tour to Peru that will meet all of your expectations.

Just Returned from Fernando de Noronha!

I just returned from a site inspection trip to Fernando de Noronha! In short, it was simply amazing. Think Hawaii without 98% of the hotels and tourists.

If you would like more information on some of the best beaches, snorkeling, and scuba diving in South America, e-mail me at bsteele@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359. I will also put details in the October edition of our Newsletter. If you are not on the list to receive the Newsletter, go to http://www.panam-tours.com/ and enter your e-mail address. And check out the video. It is just a teaser of what you will see on this beautiful island. You won't believe the crowds at this place (wink, wink).

Lan Airlines Non-Stop Routing Returns!

Lan Airlines nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santiago starts on December 14, 2009 and continues to fly every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday until the end of March 2010.

Call PanAmerican Travel Services at 800-364-4359 or e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com for pricing and itineraries.

Panama & Brazil's Newest All-inclusive Resorts

Scheduled to open this month, Breezes Panama Resort & Spa is the first Super-Inclusive Resort in Central America and the first one on the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. It is located in the area of Santa Clara, also known as the "dry arc" for its comfortably dry climate.

And scheduled to open in 2010, Buzios, Brazil is located 105 miles northeast of Rio de Janeiro and worlds away from everyday life. It will feature one of Latin America's largest swimming pools, fantastic beaches, and elegant accommodations.

For more information visit http://www.breezes.com/ or call us at 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com.

Hip New Hotels in Peru!

Located just outside the coastal town of Paracas, the 124-room Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton offers a luxurious, resort-like experience amid windswept dunes, lush lagoons, and a breathtaking bay.
A 90-minute drive from Cuzco is the expansive new Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness. Offering 100 rooms, 15-suites, and a well preserved colonial church and home, this is a great option for groups.
And not as new, but still relatively unknown, The Casa Cartagena adds a luxurious modern flare to this colonial gem of a city. It offers 16 massive suites, one of the cities best restaurants, and top of the line service.
Contact us at 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com for special wholesale rates at these properties and any other services you might need in Peru.

Three Eco-luxury Costa Rican Resorts Recognized by Fodor’s

San Jose, Costa Rica, August 3, 2009 - Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn (www.fincarosablanca.com) , Lapa Rios Rainforest Eco-Lodge (www.laparios.com) and the recently opened Arenas Del Mar Nature & Beach Resort (www.arenasdelmar.com) have all been named a “Fodor’s Choice” property, recognizing these three eco-luxury resorts as leaders in their field for service, quality and value.

Peru and Argentina Make Travel + Leisure Magazine's "It List"

Peru and Argentina made an appearance on Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2009 "It-List". Inkaterra's La Casona (Cuzco) is a remodeled 16th-century colonial building that sits on the Plaza Las Nazarenas. It features handwoven bedding, and large marble baths that are furnished with nearby min and heliotrope scented amenities. Prices start around $720.00 a night based on double occupancy.
Also making an appearance are Las Casitas del Colca, the first upscale resort in Peru's dramatic Colca Canyon. There are 20 Casitas in all spread on 60 acres of property, each one measuring 290 square feet with a private plunge pools. Condor-spotting and a massage with plant-infused oils under giant eucalyptus trees are just a few of the activities that might make up your day. Prices start at $523.00 per person, all-inclusive.
And finally, the Hotel Legado Mitico, located in Salta, a city that has quietly become one of Argentina's top cities for tourism, just behind Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Located on a commercial corner near the main square, each of the 11 rooms is named for a notable person and dressed accordingly with art from that region. Prices starting at just $170.00 per night.

For more information on these properties and suggestions on how to build them in to an itinerary, please call us at 800-364-4359 or e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com.