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Proof of Health Insurance required for entry to Ecuador

Beginning February 1st, 2018, all visitors to Ecuador are obligated to provide proof of health insurance when passing through immigration in order to gain entry into the country of Ecuador.…
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Magical Botswana

How does one describe their first time to Africa? And then for the experience to be in Beautiful Botswana… not easy as it is really a place you need to…
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Peru Earthquake Update

A strong earthquake struck the coast of southern Peru on 14 January, causing some damage to houses and roads in the Arequipa region. Travellers are advised that tourist areas and…
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Relaxing and Exploring in Exotic Zanzibar

Zanzibar is one of those places that you’ve definitely heard of, but probably don’t have a definite idea in your head of what to expect. That was certainly the case…
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South Georgia & Falkland Islands

If you have a passion for history, wildlife and remote locations, and or you have already experienced the wonder of the Antarctic continent, then the Falkland Islands & South Georgia…
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Ecuador & Galapagos Travel Tips

“Ecuador has something for everybody”. On a recent visit to Ecuador I realised that saying is just 100% true. Starting what would be a 5 day trip from Guayaquil to…
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First HYBRID Icebreaker in Polar Regions

Our Polar cruising partner PONANT has announced the launch of the world’s first hybrid icebreaker to join their fleet in 2021. The Ponant Icebreaker will reach previously inaccessible regions and…
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LATAM Airlines: 2 new direct routes in Peru

New Route: Cusco – Iquitos LATAM Airlines now flies direct from Cusco to the captivating city of Iquitos. Operating two daily flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, passengers will have…
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50 years Young: Exploring the Mountain Lodges of Peru

50 years Young: Mountain Lodges of Peru – Sacred Valley and Lares Cultural Adventure Trek to Machu Picchu. I always planned that for my 50th Birthday I would cross off a…
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Eclipse Travel: First Full-Service Agency Using Bitcoin

Eclipse Travel has today announced the addition of Bitcoin as a payment method for all services, offering customers greater flexibility when purchasing their holiday. The cryptocurrency has seen meteoric growth…
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Update on the Political Situation in Zimbabwe

Most will have already heard about the Political Situation in Zimbabwe. We are continually receiving updates from our operators on the ground in Zimbabwe, who assure us that no threats…
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