Argentine Patagonia

Argentine Patagonia, the southern half of Argentina, is a remote, wind swept land of plains, mountains, lakes and glaciers.

The main airport is at El Calafate which is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.

Nearby is the mighty Perito Moreno glacier where you have the opportunity to get up close to the ice on one of the many walkways or on a boat trip.

El Chalten, a  3 1/2 hour drive from Calafate, is the trail head for treks in to the base of Cerro Torre, Fitzroy or for the more intrepid, on to the South Patagonian ice-cap.

Ushuaia, on the Beagle channel, is the southern most city of Argentina. Ushuaia is fascinating for historical interest, is rich in wildlife and is departure port for many Antarctic cruises

Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Sip a cooling drink while lazing on warm, golden sands and listen to the crashing waves of the Caribbean.

The famous Parque Nacional de Tayrona, Santa Marta and the neighbouring Palomino are fabulous places from which to enjoy Colombia’s divine mainland coast.

For the more energetic, hike through lush forests replete with colourful  birdlife to the enigmatic Cuidad Perdida – the Lost City.

For those with more time, fly to Providencia, truly the white-beached Caribbean dream island of dreams.

Cartagena de las Indias, Colombia

Writers, painters and now travellers flock to Cartagena, a wonderful colonial port.

Cartagena’s city wall wraps itself around historic churches, plazas and narrow streets. Fruit sellers, dancers, musicians and more all give the city a vibrancy.

The old ways runs alongside the modern as the very best in 5* hotels and top-end restaurants sit on streets whose taxis are horse-drawn carriages.

Visit castle San Felipe de Barajas for a tour, and the Getsemani neighbourhood for street art and drinks.

Bazurto market is chaotic, enormous, frenetic and often smelly – this is the real underbelly of Cartagena, away from its glistening lights.

Bogotá, Colombia

Nestled at 2,650m/8,694ft between Andean peaks, Bogotá enjoys a near year-round spring climate. This recurring energy permeates every aspect of life here.

Wander La Candelaria’s winding and colourful streets with its coffee shops, artisanal shops and dynamic nightlife.

Peruse the world’s most important and impressive collections of pre-Colombia gold work at the Muséo de Oro, one among many excellent museums.

Savour wonderful culinary treats and zesty fresh fruit juices on the streets.

This is Bogota, Colombia’s vibrant capital.

Colombia’s Amazon Rainforest

Covering almost a third of Colombia’s entire landmass, the Amazon is host to few people but a myriad of animals and plants.

You can wildlife watch on river trips, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins, caiman, birds and reptiles, including the Anaconda.

Tours offer a real cultural interaction with the indigenous community, with handicraft workshops, myths and legends explained.

You will also get the chance to see local rituals and dances performed, local food prepared for you and more – Colombia’s rainforest offers an excellent tour.