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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: Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Food
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, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil
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: Peru, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Summer
South America's Hottest New Hotels

South America may be feeling cooler temps this time of year, but new properties are popping up across the region, from flashy modern digs to serene escapes.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on July 10, 2012 at 4:28:52 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Peru, Chile, Patagonia, Colombia, Argentina
Mashpi Lodge Opens in Ecuadorian Rainforest Reserve

Nestled in the Andean hillside, the Mashpi Lodge opened last week beckoning those looking to get close—very close—to all the flora and fauna of the lush rainforest reserve that surrounds.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on April 27, 2012 at 10:44:29 AM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas, News Tagged: Ecuador
World's Best Islands for a Bohemian Escape

Being bohemian in the big city is so passé. Search out "La Vie Bohème" island-style instead, where you can skip out on urban smog in favor of sunshine, and forgo the standard island mega-resorts for artsy, rustic digs. We've rounded up seven island destinations that will have you letting loose and reconnecting with the good life in no time.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on April 11, 2012 at 5:00:31 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Thailand, Hawaii, Kauai, Indonesia, Beaches, Bahamas, Spain, Venezuela, Philippines, Asia
Top New Cruises We're Most Excited About

The new year brings a slew of new cruises to suit every travelers' taste, from family-oriented, ten-day trips to the Caribbean, to luxury, round-the-world sailings that stop in dozens of exotic ports. We've been flooded with news from every cruise line about their 2013 voyages, and have identified our favorites to give you the scoop on the best of what's offered.

Posted by Rachel Klein on January 13, 2012 at 1:00:00 PM EST in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Caribbean, Iceland, Hawaii, Panama, Florida, Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean International
Machu Picchu Planning Basics

This year marks the hundredth anniversary of Machu Picchu's "discovery" by Yale University historian Hiram Bingham. We've got the basics to help plan your own exploration of this iconic symbol of Peru—and one of the world’s must-see destinations.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Peru
Inca Trail Spotlight: The Path to Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail is one of the world’s signature outdoor excursions. Though the journey by train is the easiest way to get to Machu Picchu, most travelers who arrive via the Inca Trail wouldn’t have done it any other way.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Peru
Cool down with a cold maté in Paraguay

This stimulating, bitter, traditional tealike beverage is taken communally as a social activity, and although Paraguay’s neighboring countries—Chile, Argentina, Uruguay—drink it with hot water from a thermos, Paraguayans make and drink it cold (and often prefer to call it terere).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 09, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Paraguay