Antigua and Barbuda: A weekend getaway to Antigua and Barbuda at Blue Waters and a visit to Fort James and the capital St. John. The weekend before the start of my Atlas North trip, I somehow ended up taking a spontaneous trip to Antigua. The opportunity was there and I couldn’t help but grab it. … Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 16: Departing Colca Canyon for Arequipa by shuttle and arriving in the city center for some sight seeing at the Monasterio de Santa Caterina. The group convened for a well presented a la carte breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Right after, the hotel helped arrange an … Continue reading Arequipa The White City
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Las Casitas Del Colca for a one night stay during a visit to Colca Canyon. Highlights 5 Star property set with a view of the Colca valley. Luxurious rooms with private hot tubs and fireplaces. Excellent discreet service and concierge. Educational and enjoyable onsite … Continue reading Experience: Las Casitas del Colca
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 15: Witnessing Andean condors soar in the Colca Canyon, relaxing in hot springs and taking a cooking and cocktail class at Las Casitas Del Colca. Colca Canyon is famous as the third most visited site in Peru and for its depth at 13,650 ft (4,160 m), … Continue reading Colca Canyon Peru
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Spring of a one night stay with a visit to Colca Canyon. Highlights Spectacular ecological property spanning across a river with onsite natural thermal baths. Canyon views from most rooms. Fully equipped spa overlooking river. Several dining options across … Continue reading Experience: Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 14: Taking the tourist bus from Puno to Chivay with stops at Laguna Lagunillas, Imata Stone Forest, Pampa Canahuas, and Patapampa. Briefly exploring Chivay before relaxing at our hotel Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs. There were fewer options to go directly to Chivay from Puno. … Continue reading Panoramic Views on the Puno to Chivay Tourist Bus
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Titilaka from a two night stay at Lake Titicaca! Highlights Luxury experience oriented property with focus on preserving and sharing local cultures. Extravagant lake view rooms. Amicable and genuinely caring staff. Fine dining restaurant onsite. Experience Passing by Lake Titicaca on our way to … Continue reading Experience: Titilaka, Puno
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Inkaterra La Casona during an overnight in Cusco after a visit to Machu Picchu! Highlights Extremely private and personal hotel experience. Beautiful rooms and courtyard set in a cozy manor. Excellent discreet service. Ideal central location. Experience Unobtrusively sitting in Plaza Las Nazarenas, this … Continue reading Experience: Inkaterra La Casona Cusco
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 10 – 11: A journey to Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo to Agua Calientes. Spending a night in Agua Calientes and exploring the world wonder in a day. Ending our tour with a train back to Cusco. The overnight trip to Machu Picchu was added … Continue reading Machu Picchu
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Andean Wings Boutique Hotel from my two night stay in Cusco at the start of the Peru trip! Cusco has a large offering of hotels so selecting the right one can be challenging. We chose to stay in Andean Wings for its location and … Continue reading Experience: Andean Wings Boutique Hotel Cusco