AndBeyond will operate a branded yacht in the Galapagos

I've dreamed of travel ever since my uncle gave me a subscription to National Geographic magazine for my 8th birthday.

Choosing the perfect venue is crucial for the success of any event in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events. Now more than ever, event organizers seek destinations that offer not only state-of-the-art facilities but also memorable experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event has concluded. In this context, Marriott hotels in Latin America stand out as favorites, given their commitment to excellence, strategic locations, and services tailored to meet even the most demanding event needs.

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports totaling $10 billion lost to scams, the highest annual loss ever reported. Of those reports, the overwhelming majority were imposter scams where a fraudster impersonates a bank's fraud department, the government, a business, a relative, a love interest or a technical support representative.

Codeshare agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas is enhanced.

Currently, 17 airlines operate at Quito airport, connecting to 18 international and 8 national destinations. An average of 15,000 passengers per day and 5.4 million passengers per year are transported through the airport.

Hilton is poised for another breakthrough year in the region with 2024 expected to bring first in market openings across multiple brands, including the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique and Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton .

One of the best slow travel destinations in South America, Uruguay boasts world-class beaches, historical sites, a thriving wine scene, and culinary jewels that rival its neighbors.

Marriott International saw an expansive growth of its business across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, an important segment that drove its overall record business and development pipeline for the year. 

Lima is more than the jumping-off point to Cusco and a certain wonder of the world. The capital of Peru lolls on sheer cliffs rising 60 meters above the Pacific Ocean although this isn’t a typical beach destination. The Lima lifestyle revolves around strolling the clifftop esplanade, hitting the surf, warming up for Machu Picchu at Huaca Pucllana, and mopping up one too many Pisco Sours with picarones. Even the most mall-shy folk are won over by the Larcomar retail complex.

San Antonio, Texas, is known for its tasty food, dynamic cultural heritage, and rich history. It was the site of the infamous 1836 battle for Texas’ independence from Mexico at The Alamo, now a preserved historic site and museum — and for the San Antonio Riverwalk, which overflows with delicious restaurants, fun shops, and opportunities to explore on foot. Here’s where to stay and spend the night on a trip to this southern city in the Lone Star State.

Holland America is going big with its latest around-the-world cruise.

When I was a teenager, I watched a TV documentary about a frozen human body that had been discovered at the summit of Mount Ampato in Peru. Dubbed “Juanita” or the Incan ice mummy, this girl had been a human sacrifice, killed in about 1450 at the age of 14 or so – the same age I was. Her body had mummified, preserved in the permafrost, which meant her clothes, her hair, even her stomach, containing her last meal, were all still intact.