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Galapagos Safari Camp update
Discover the Galapagos islands from dry land. Yesterday Stephanie Bonham-Carter visited us here in Waddesdon and brought us up-to-date with developments at her and her husband Michael's wonderful Galapagos Safari Camp. Since I visited in 2008 it has really settled into its environment, and their men... Read more»
Palacio Nazarenas
A restored 18th century convent which combines traditional Inca architecture with top quality facilities and personal service. Belmond (Formely Orient Express) have just opened the doors to their newest luxury hotel, Palacio Nazarenas. Originally a convent, the historic building, on Inca foundations... Read more»
Spring Newsletter March 2012
Welcome to a spring update from Last Frontiers: our 20th newsletter for our 20th anniversary! In this issue: | Canyons and coasts - Sue and Ed in Brazil | Culture and Caribbean - Claire in Guatemala and Belize | Beyond the Canal - Oli in Panama | Galapagos update | Last Frontiers in the press | New... Read more»
Sian Lloyd in Brazil
Sian Lloyd and her husband Jonathan visted Brazil with Last Frontiers. Her article was published in the Mail on Sunday on 11 March 2012 (please forgive her spelling of Paraty!). Their journey began in Rio, where they stayed at the iconic Copacabana Palace, owned by Orient-Express. They then continue... Read more»
Ibitipoca - a hidden secret in Brazil
After a 4 hour journey by road from Rio de Janeiro I arrived to Reserva do Ibitipoca, a special new find for Last Frontiers. I was given a wonderful welcome by the friendly staff, with drinks and delicious home-made cakes for tea - what more could one ask for? This is an isolated property, sitting a... Read more»
Mexico highlights - Sue exploring Oaxaca, Chiapas and the Yucatan Peninsula
An overdue return trip to Mexico made me appreciate what a huge, diverse and wonderful country it is: friendly people, excellent food, amazing ruins and stunning beaches. After a day in Mexico City and overnight in the lovely boutique hotel Las Alcobas we set off for Oaxaca. I loved it, cobbled stre... Read more»
Ride and swim with the gauchos
A Gaucho is an equivalent of the North American "cowboy". In the 19th centuary, gauchos made up the majority of the rural population, herding cattle on the vast estancias, and practicing hunting as their main economic activities. One of the three great wetlands of South America (along with the Venez... Read more»
Uruguay - Countryside, Coast and Works of Art
As one of the smallest countries in South America, I was not really sure what to expect from my trip to Uruguay. Compared to its neighbours Brazil and Argentina, little is heard about it this side of the Atlantic. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the tourist industry is thriving and the Urugua... Read more»