Destinations

Few archaeological sites in the world compare to Machu Picchu, where ancient Inca stonework clings to a mountain ridge high above a jungle-clad valley. Nestled among cloud-wreathed Andean peaks at 2,430m, this corner of Machu Picchu Peru combines spectacular scenery, remarkable architecture and fascinating history to create one of South America’s most unforgettable travel experiences.

Monteverde holidays offer the chance to explore one of Costa Rica’s richest cloud forests, where mist drifts through moss-covered trees and orchids thrive amongst abundant wildlife. Famous for its atmospheric scenery and spring-like climate, Monteverde is also one of the best places in Central America to spot the resplendent quetzal.

One of Latin America’s most captivating and romantic cities, where flower-draped balconies, cobbled streets, colonial architecture and Caribbean sunshine create an unforgettable atmosphere. Nowhere in Cartagena Colombia feels quite like the walled Old Town, and this Cartagena travel guide starts, as most visits should, right there.

Waking up to your first view of Copacabana Beach is one of Brazil’s great travel moments, and Rio only builds from there. Granite peaks, rainforest-covered hills and golden sand meet a city that never quite sits still: samba spilling out of bars, football on the beach, Carnival taking over the streets once a year.

Discover Argentina’s elegant and energetic capital, where grand European-style architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods, world-class cuisine and the passion of tango come together to create one of South America’s most captivating cities. Dynamic, stylish and nostalgic in equal measure, Buenos Aires is a destination worthy of a trip in its own right.

Ancient Maya cities rise out of the jungle, colonial towns, and the Caribbean, this is the Yucatán Peninsula Mexico’s most varied region has to offer. Sites like Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Tulum sit within easy reach of colonial Mérida and the Riviera Maya, making Yucatán Peninsula holidays one of the most rewarding trips.

Trek beneath the granite towers of Torres del Paine, stand before the cracking ice of the Perito Moreno glacier and ride out with gauchos across the open steppe. Shared by Chile and Argentina and stretching to the tip of the continent, Patagonia is one of the greatest wildernesses on Earth.

Snorkel over a sea lion colony, watch blue-footed boobies dance on the rocks and step around giant tortoises in the highlands. Adrift in the Pacific and famous the world over, the Galápagos are home to wildlife so tame you can walk right up to it.

Most Antarctica holidays explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, the most wildlife-rich part of the continent. Vast frozen landscapes, penguin colonies in their thousands and whales breaching beside your Zodiac. Antarctica is the last great wilderness, reached by expedition cruise from the tip of South America.