PanAmerican Releases Signature Series to Belize and Guatemala

PanAmerican Travel Services has released two additional "pre-planned" itineraries to its Signature Line of travel packages to South and Central America. Both 8D/7N itineraries are focused on introducing the highlights of the respective countries to travelers. Belize includes
For detailed day-by-day itineraries you can click here; Belize and Guatemala. Or, you can find them on our homepage at www.panam-tours.com. And if you would like to speak to an agent directly, please call 800-364-4359 or e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com.

Jicaro Island Ecolodge - Nicaragua's Newest Eco-Luxury Resort

If an intimate retreat on a private island sounds appealing, where you can feel good about relaxing in a resort that takes sustainability seriously and matches it with the details and level of hospitality expected from a luxury property, let us introduce you to the Jicaro Island Ecolodge.

A short boat ride from the colonial town of Granada, Jicaro Island Ecolodge is set in Lake Nicaragua, the largest fresh water lake in Central America. Limited to no more than 20 guests, nine two story private casitas have been hand crafted using indigenous wood, with windowed walls that open up to the lake breezes, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

For those who can bear to leave the island, a signature tour includes a short boat ride across the lake to the foot of the Mombacho Volcano where guests can hike up to hidden hot springs, explore petroglyphs and the Mombacho cloud forests.

For rates and availability or to put together a customized leisure itinerary to Nicaragua, please e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com or call us at 800-364-4359.

Algodon Mansion - New Buenos Aires Boutique Hotel

Located in the heart of Recoleta, Buenos Aires' embassy and luxury hotel district, the Algodon Mansion is now open and accepting reservations. The landmark 1912 building is fashioned in French Classical design and has been impeccably restored, yet re-imagined with inspired contemporary elegance and sophistication.
Attended by 24-hour butlers, suites overlook a shaded residential street as well as exquisite six-story interior lightwell that features a cascading waterfall descending to the lobby. The property also features a full service restaurant, library, spa, and rooftop swimming pool. They also have a sister property in Mendoza for those want an upscale wine country experience.
For more information on this hotel and other boutique hotels in Buenos Aires, e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359.

Explora Adventure & Wine

Chile features some of the most beautiful countrysides anywhere in the world and some really great wines. Explora has teamed up with their sister company CV Family Estates and is offering an exclusive wine program at Casa Porta Estate called explora + Wine Program. The program allows explora travelers to discover the beauty of the traditional country life at the quaint Casa Porta, less than an hour from Santiago, immersed in the beauty of the Alto Cachapoal Valley.
The private and secluded colonial-style house was built in 1875 and features six exclusively-furnished guest rooms, a living room with A/V equipment, a dining room, meeting room, chapel, kitchen, and sophisticated enological facilities, such as an underground cellar, barrel room, wine bar, and tasting room.
Progams include transfers to/from the Santiago Airport, accommodations, open bar, tour, and wine tasting. When you book 3 explora properties, you receive a complimentary 2-night stay at Casa Porta. And when you book 2 explora properties you receive a complimentary 1-night stay at Casa Porta.
For booking details and pricing call 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com. You can also check-in at our website; www.panam-tours.com.

Mountain Lodges of Peru - The Lesser Known Inca Trail

Mountain Lodges of Peru just released rates for 2010 and there are lots of incentives for early bookings. If you book before December 31, 2009, you will obtain special rates from now until April 15, 2010 (note that the lodges are closed in January and February).

For fixed departures, the second guest sharing a room pays only $1500.00, and the third guest $1000.00, as well as no charge for single supplement (if available). And special group departures will receive a 20% discount on published rates.

Mountain Lodges of Peru takes guests on an ancient trail called the "Salkantay Route", going from lodge to lodge in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, a spectacular Andean mountain range which cradles the famed Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Within Mountain Lodges of Peru's lodge system, the crown jewel is the Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort, located in the high Andean Valley of Soraypampa at 12,705 feet above sea level. The 6N/7D program is all inclusive from Cuzco (some restrictions apply).

For a detailed day-by-day itinerary and to check availability, call 800-364-4359 or email us at info@panam-tours.com

Apartment Rentals in Buenos Aires

PanAmerican Travel Services now has access to a number of apartments in Buenos Aires that are available for rent. Apartments offer a safe and affordable alternative to families who don't want to split up between hotel rooms. And many of the apartments offer breakfast and a concierge desk similar to a hotel.
For more information on rates, locations, and availability, please call us at 800-364-4359 or e-mail info@panam-tours.com.

Wine Harvest of Chile - 2010

It is not often that we market set packages to our clients, but we felt like this one was worth a try. Experience the best of Chilean wine country with this 7-night package that includes the following; 3-nights in Santiago, 2-nights in the Colchagua Valley, 2-nights in Vina del Mar, daily breakfast, all transfers and daily tours with English speaking guides, entrance fees to all sights, and wine during all meals (specified in the day-by-day itinerary). Prices starting at $2785.00 per person based on double occupancy.
The tour begins on Thursday, March 11, 2010, and ends on Thursday, March 18, 2010, and could easily be combined with a pre or post tour to others regions of Chile.
For a complete day-by-day itinerary e-mail us at info@panam-tours.com or call 800-364-4359. The tour can also be quoted on a private basis if needed.