When it comes to hip, Maggie Coulombe on Front Street near Kaanapali in Maui is the hottest word to come out of Hawaii. Frequented by stars such as Halle Berry and Terri Hatcher, the store boasts what "Fodor's" travel guide calls "cutting-edge fa...
Dubbed the "Lost City of the Incas" by an American historian, Machu Picchu--the name means "Old Peak" in the local dialect--was never really lost to the Indians living in the Peruvian mountains who regarded the site as sacred. Rediscovered by out...
Chile is an extremely long but relatively narrow country that is located along the southwestern coast of South America. Although its width never exceeds 150 miles, the country runs more than 2,800 miles from its northern border to its southern ti...
Contained completely in South America and spanning over eight countries, more than half of the world's species of plants and animals reside in the Amazonian rain forest.
Located in central Argentina, Cordoba is commonly referred to as Argentina's second city. With roughly 1.3 million people, it is the second most populated city in Argentina and also exercises the most political clout outside of Bueno Aires. After...
As with many places in South American, French Guiana has its own cuisine. The food served on tables throughout this tropical land is highly representative of the many different ethnic groups residing in French Guiana, as well as gastronomic influ...
Built in the 1950s, the French-style Crillon Hotel underwent a major facelift in 2002 and now features a sleek, modern interior design. It also boasts a location in one of Buenos Aires' most interesting downtown areas.
Living in Ecuador is a wonderful mix of excellent weather, wonderful people and outstanding food. Although there are some very rural areas, most urban homes have running water, electricity and cable. Many homes in Quito have hot water, and more E...
Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America, standing on the border between Bolivia and Peru. It's fed by melt water from the glaciers on the nearby mountains. It, in turn, feeds five major rivers: Coata, Huancané, Ilave, R...
Living in Ecuador is enchanting for those who love a diverse country that is small enough to travel quickly and cheaply. There are many expatriates that call Ecuador home and the locals are very kind and accepting to foreigners.
Chilean Patagonia is one of the most spectacular wilderness destinations in the world. Glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, temperate rain forests, shimmering alpine lakes and granite peaks make up a stunning natural landscape that has been largely unalt...
River Hotel is an independently-owned three-star hotel located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The property is conveniently next to the National Congress and within a block of the Mayo Avenue historic district. River Hotel is about a 20-minute drive ...
The Amazon rain forest stretches over nine South American countries. It spans over 2 million square miles and is home to many species of animals, some of which are not found elsewhere in the world.
The Atacama desert is found in South America. Considered to be one of the driest deserts in the world, the Atacama is a harsh environment where only a few specially adapted species of plants and animals are able to survive. Even so, there are a f...
The Inca civilization is believed to have first emerged in the early 13th century along the western side of South America. In 1438 A.D., the Inca Empire began to gain power, spreading throughout what is now Peru, Ecuador, Chile and parts of Boliv...
The tallest mountain in South America is Mount Aconcagua, located on the westernmost border of Argentina. Part of the Andes Mountain range, the mountain is found about halfway down Argentina's western side near the border with Chile.
Michigan is nicknamed the "Wolverine State" for one of two reasons, depending on which story you believe. In both cases the settlers of Michigan were compared to the large weasel known for its gluttony. In one scenario it was because they refused...
Costa Rica is a Central American, Spanish-speaking country that is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. In fact, tourism fuels the country's economy. There is an abundance of exquisite natural scenery in Costa Rica, includi...
A South America tour couldn't be considered complete without a stop through this skinniest of nations. With some of the world's most impressive white-capped peaks and the most daunting of deserts, Chile offers a wide range of attractions. If you ...
Cuzco, often spelled Cusco, is made up of 105 districts and 13 provinces. You can find architecture, shopping, adventure sports, ruins and impressive views of ruins throughout the area. The combination of Incan, colonial and Spanish influence len...
