Travel in Colombia

Gazing at a map of Colombia, the vast swathes of greenery that make up the roadless Amazon region may seem like one homogenous mass of jungle, but that lack of detail has always drawn me to travel deep into the rainforest.

To some, children spell the end of certain freedoms, including travel wherever and whenever one pleases.

Members of American Airlines AAdvantage have a new option in South America via budget airline JetSmart.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eliot Davenport, a 32-year-old SEO manager and business owner from Melbourne, Australia. It's been edited for length and clarity.

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Monet Hambrick, a 36-year-old travel blogger who shares itineraries and tips for traveling with children on her blog, The Traveling Child. Monet shares two daughters with her husband James Hambrick — Jordyn, who is 10, and Kennedy, who is 8. Monet has been to 50 countries so far in her life, while her daughters have been to over 35. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said the State Department has largely been able to get visa wait times back to pre-pandemic levels as it grapples with record levels of demand. 

Picture Yourself in China, Columbia, or Madrid. You don’t have to imagine it because it can be a reality.

Summer might (unofficially) be over, but JetBlue has us thinking otherwise with flight deals to warm weather destinations, perfect for shoulder season travel.

Every July, tens of thousands of visitors descend on Colombia’s Pacific Coast, crowding the frenzied passenger docks in the seaport of Buenaventura as they wait for speedboats that will whisk them to the small communities lining remote Málaga Bay. They’ve come to see the humpback whales.

Delta Air Lines is making some high-profile changes to its network.

A tourist was filmed screaming and repeatedly kicking a plane door after missing his flight.

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about the rise in Oropouche virus disease cases in the Americas, with cases also reported in Europe.

Always wanted to see Antarctica? Holland America Line this week unveiled an unusual new option for getting there.

Saving on flights to South America just got easier with deals from American Airlines to some of the most popular destinations across the continent. 

Cruise giant Carnival is about to add a new routing to its lineup of Panama Canal cruises — one that no line has ever offered before.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, August 21, 2024, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Want to spread a company’s brand awareness across Latin America? Teaming with Shakira might not be a bad option.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

One of the best ways to book first-class flights to Europe with points and miles has just become much more expensive: Avianca's LifeMiles program increased redemption rates overnight by up to 50%.

Colombia has become the top destination for U.S. visitors in South America, and for good reason. The “Country of Beauty’s” commitment to showcasing its 10% share of the planet’s biodiversity and rich cultural diversity has earned it several international tourism awards, including the recent title of Best Afro Tourist Destination in the World at the World Travel Market (WTM).

Understanding the preferences and behaviours of Mexican travellers has become crucial for maximising tourism revenue. Civitatis, the leading platform in online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish language across 160 countries worldwide, emphasises the significant economic impact of Spanish-speaking tourists on local economies and the immense potential for growth when Mexican travellers adopt digital payment methods.