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3 South American Itineraries for Foodies

It draws you in with the allure of beaches, thrilling adventures, and idyllic wine regions, but South America has just as much to offer in the way of great cuisine. Here are three ways to discover it all.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on April 16, 2013 at 1:48:26 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged: South America, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Food
A Guide to Rio's Best Beaches

From trendsetting Ipanema to local favorite Copacabana, aspiring beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro have tons of options for a sun-drenched day on the sand.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on January 16, 2013 at 3:14:33 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Rio de Janeiro, Beach Vacations
Traveler's Meditation: On Reaching Life in the Rainforest

Journalist and author Scott Wallace has been treading where few dare—in the deep depths of the Amazon, in search of a tribe known as the Arrow People. Here, his meditation on what it took, and what came from the adventure.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 22, 2012 at 12:00:03 PM EDT in Outdoors Tagged: Amazon, Rainforest
South America's Local Beer Scene

Craft beers are a trend the world over, and South America is jumping on the bandwagon. Moving beyond its award-winning wines, locals and visitors to the region are enjoying local brews.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on August 30, 2012 at 5:02:18 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Beer, South America, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Argentina,
Visiting South America in the Off-Season

Thinking of a trip to South America this winter? Why not their winter? Their cooler months (our summer months) are a great time to go for lower rates and seasonal activities with fewer tourists.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on July 26, 2012 at 3:30:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: South America, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Summer
10 Can't-Miss Snacks in Rio de Janeiro

Rio runs on snacks, from bar food to snack food to street food, that are well worth hunting down across the city. Here are the can't-miss bites that locals crave, from sweet popcorn to bowls of acai.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 11, 2012 at 5:02:08 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged:
Best Swimsuits for Every Summer Destination

Make the most of swimsuit season with our top picks to flatter any body type. From itsy, bitsy triangle tops to retro styles, these suits are sure to turn heads.

Posted by Bee Shapiro on June 15, 2012 at 2:56:38 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Fashion, Summer, Croatia, Spain,
Today's Top Headlines: May 9, 2012

Disassembled gun parts were found in three stuffed animals at a Rhode Island airport, orangutans are using iPads in Miami, and a Russian jet disappeared in Indonesia. Here's what we're reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 09, 2012 at 2:18:59 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Travel Tech Tagged: News, Indonesia, Las Vegas, Miami, Zoo, Rhode Island, Airlines
5 International Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For

From Degas at the Musée d’Orsay to Kandinsky and his symbolist cohorts at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, new art exhibits are already heralding the start of spring. Just book a ticket, and let our mini itinerary guide your art getaway.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on March 05, 2012 at 4:20:51 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Art, Paris, Amsterdam, London
Obama Speeds up Visa Process to Boost Tourism

America is about to see a boost in tourism from China and Brazil, following President Obama's announcement yesterday that streamlining the visa process will make it easier for travelers from those countries to come to the U.S.

Posted by Rachel Klein on January 20, 2012 at 10:09:42 AM EST in Travel Tips, News Tagged: China,