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High End Shopping It’s no surprise that this leading producer of gold and diamonds is a country where shopping is a must. You’ll find exquisite jewellery crafted in gold incorporating local gems. It is even possible to select a loose diamond then have it cut and set to the design you want. Ostriches are farmed...Read More

The next stop on our trip was Hue. Hue was the old imperial city and the ruins of the city are still there. Hue is built on the banks of the Perfume River, so it is worth taking a boat downstream to watch life go by as well as visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. If...Read More

Luz has been sharing wonderful information with us about Chile. For the last segment, he shares some special things to do while in Chile, plus top picks for hotels – and not to mention food and wine vacations! Food and Wine Vacations “In our geographically long country you can find different food and cooking styles...Read More

Our adventure through Chile continues with Luz Nilo! Chile from North to South In the north, we have the Atacama Desert which is the second driest desert in the world. It is known for its spectacular views, multicolored hills containing a variety of minerals and for having the clearest skies in the world, perfect for...Read More

Chile is one of the most fascinating destinations in South America. The many geographic areas provide a wealth of vacation options to choose from. This is where our On Location partners are helpful. They are local specialists; insiders who can help us customize arrangements just for you. Luz Nilo and his team are our On...Read More

There’s just as much to do in the off-season on Whistler and Blackcomb as there is to do during the ski and snowboard season! Whether you’re going up with friends, on a romantic getaway or with the family, there’s something to do for you. Elaine, who owns a Breakaway property up at Whistler says that...Read More

Vietnam had been on my list for 10 years, so I could easily have been disappointed after all that time, but I wasn’t. Vietnam is absolutely amazing! It is geographically stunning, the people are genuinely friendly, the food is delicious and the colonial architecture elegant. It has a complex history with memories and visions of...Read More

I have always wanted to go hot air ballooning and thought I would give it a go over the Valley of the Kings. This was truly one of the highlights of my trip! I thought it would be a bit of a jerky lift off but we seemed to just float into the air. One...Read More

From dazzling Angel Falls in Venezuela to the tip of legendary Cape Horn, South America has a superb collection of natural wonders, ideal locations for adventure. Add some fun to your South American vacation with these exhilarating options. Hang gliding from Corcovado – Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWorld renowned for its natural beauty, Rio is the...Read More

From Cairo we took an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. It was heaven waking up with the sun reflecting off the desert dunes and peering out the window to see the Nile right beside us as we followed it south. See Egypt Part 1 Aswan is an interesting town but very hectic. It is supposed...Read More