Gary Sargent

Bolivia is an amazingly diverse country which often gets overlooked on a travelers list to South America however it really does have some wonderful destinations that shouldn't be missed. Snow covered mountains, lakes, salt flats, cultural towns right through to rugged jungle, Bolivia is a country full of things to see and do some of which can take your breath away (literally)!

There are a lot of options when deciding what you should include in a Peru vacation; it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the things you can do! One great option to include in your trip is a visit to the Nazca Lines in the south of Peru. This article will help you decide if you should include it in your Peru vacation or not.

Peru is often a misconceived destination. Many people see it as a country for adventure travel where visitors will have to "rough it", staying in poor quality accommodation and struggling around on public transport to get to far-flung archaeological sites. The truth is that a luxury Peru vacation is easy to achieve and, best of all, much more affordable than you think! Tourism has become well developed and sophisticated in Peru.

It's a big question on the lips of any traveler planning a vacation to Latin America. Do I go with a tour operator, or travel independently? As for most issues surrounding travel, the answer depends on the person. Have a look at the benefits of both options below to decide if your Latin America vacation will be best done as a tour, or by your own efforts.

If you're thinking about Peru vacations, you definitely need to get informed about vaccinations. Nothing is mandatory to be able to enter the country, but you should receive certain injections to reduce your risks. Check out the advice below to make sure you're prepared.

Latin America is an incredible place - no question. Anyone who takes a Latin American vacation is likely to have some impressive stories to tell when they get back home. Latin America however has more to it than just being a tourist attraction - for decades foreign companies have seen the commercial potential of the continent. Here are four examples of conflicts between major corporations and Latino interests.

The bigger you get, the more prepared you should be for criticism. With a population of around 30 million, Peru is quite large and gets its share of criticism, both fair and unfair. Here are four memorable insults that Peru and Peruvians have endured - some are recent quarrels, others are long-running grudges.

It's time for your Latin America vacation! Perhaps you'll be checking out turtles in Costa Rica, or trekking in Patagonia. However you're spending your vacation, there's some things that just have to be done. With the useful ten point checklist below, make sure that you've remembered to cover the essentials and try and get through the list as soon as possible to avoid any nasty last minute surprises!

If you're reading this, you are struggling with a decision. You want a vacation, probably to Latin America, but there seem to be a hundred reasons not to go. Maybe you are worried that there's not enough money in the bank, or you are concerned about losing your job in the current economic climate if you "slack off". Lets look at ten great reasons to book your Latin American vacation and start getting excited!

Roll your sleeves up, it's time to make some purchases on your Latin American vacation! It could be a market stall, back-street shop or wandering vendor. Whatever the custom in your country, you are practically expected to haggle for prices or pay much more than you should. Here are some tips to help you have fun and get a good price.