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.

As the Olympics take over Paris, the hospitality scene is expanding in the city — and beyond — with a handful of new hotel openings worth bookmarking for a visit once the crowds have died down. Le Grand Hôtel Cayré opened in the Seventh Arrondissement earlier this month with 123 rooms, all with handcrafted wooden beds and mustard yellow velvet chairs, some with balconies and views of the Sacre Coeur or Eiffel Tower. In Carry-le-Rouet, a seaside village outside of Marseille, L’Hôtel Bleu’s design follows its name with 44 harbor-view rooms decorated in shades of blue. The property’s restaurant offers three seafood-heavy, Mediterranean-inspired tasting menus, while a private cinema room can be reserved when the weather calls for some indoor time. Further east toward Cannes, in the commune of Mougins, Hôtel Le Mas Candille was recently redesigned by the architect and decorator Hugo Toro, whose hand-painted patterns appear on the curtains and carpets in the 46 rooms. Its Glow House spa has four treatment rooms, each with its own terrace, and a private swimming pool overlooking Provence. In Nice’s old town, Hôtel du Couvent opened last month within a 17th-century convent surrounded by two-and-a-half acres of gardens. The former nuns’ herbal shop has been revived and now offers personalized remedies, some made from herbs grown on the property. There’s also a bathing area with pools of varying temperatures inspired by the nearby Roman baths.

Waiting tables a few months at a time is enough for Celeste Cox to fund her travels to bucket list destinations.

Rental Escapes has expanded its reach into new global destinations – New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia, Spain and the US – while adding more inventory in South Africa and France.

Viva Resorts by Wyndham launches the Viva Pro Rewards Program, offering travel agents instant, flexible rewards for bookings at their all-inclusive resorts, with options to redeem points for cash, Amazon gift cards, or stays at increased value.

Rental Escapes expands its luxury villa portfolio, adding options in new global markets including New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and the U.S., meeting rising demand.

After a five-year break, Colombia's flag carrier is returning to the Windy City. Starting in late October, Avianca will launch nonstop service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

A new study released today from Dating.com – part of Social Discovery Group, the company behind 66 online dating sites – reveals that geographic borders aren’t stopping modern singles from forming connections with each other, regardless of their physical location. Daters are increasingly interested in summer flings from across the country, or even around the world. The survey found that 83% of respondents have dated someone who is based in another state, and 71% have been in a relationship with someone who lives in another country.

World Travel Awards – has revealed its 2024 Caribbean and The Americas winners.

Avianca will operate the route starting on October 27 with seven flights per week between the two cities. The flights will be operated using A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 passengers, offering more than 2,500 seats per week.

The 2024 OECD Tourism Trends and Policies report examines recovery and future policies needed for a resilient and sustainable tourism sector across 50 countries.

Tourists are flocking to see Argentina play Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday. 

It just got easier to visit a gateway to Latin America.  Avianca Airlines recently announced new, direct service from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. The new daily service will operate on an Airbus A320, and begin on October 27, 2024. The flight will depart Chicago at 2:35 pm CST, and arrive in Bogotá at 8:25 pm COT (Colombia's timezone, which is the same as CST).  “This new route will allow more travelers to connect to the United States through our network and facilitate the arrival of new visitors to Colombia and the rest of our region,” Avianca’s Sales Director Rolando Damas said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure.  With the Chicago route launch, Avianca will operate service to 13 different cities in the United States including Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and New York. 

The country won the award for Best Green Destination, which recognizes the promotion of nature experiences and sustainable planning. In addition, Chile is once again the Best Adventure Destination and the Most Romantic Destination for the Atacama Desert in the South American competition.

Bogotá continues to affirm its position as the top destination for business and tourism in South America! On July 1st, 2024, Colombia celebrated the World Travel Awards, securing multiple accolades in key categories, with the city triumphing as South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination for 2024.

Jun 29, 2024 • 9 min read

Avianca LifeMiles members, listen up: The airline is currently offering two limited-time deals on award flights to South and Central America and Europe — but you must book this deal by July 4.

Jun 26, 2024 • 7 min read

There are classic river itineraries — the Danube, the Rhine, the Rhone and the Nile — that anyone who appreciates the ease and camaraderie of river cruising can book with most of the top cruise lines. But those aren't your only options.

Staying connected while off the grid is getting even easier.

Peet's Coffee is looking to send two lucky travelers to the brightest place on earth to celebrate the launch of its new — and brightest — brews.

Hideyasu Kiyomoto, the mayor of Himeji City in Japan, this week proposed a significant price hike for foreign tourists visiting Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Currently, the entry fee is JPY 1,000 (about $6) for all, but the mayor suggested increasing it to around $30 for foreigners, while locals would pay $5.