Archive for the ‘Chile’ Category

Here’s a Tour to Experience the Pristine Wilderness of Patagonia in Luxury with Southern Explorations

SEATTLE, Wash. November through March is the time to visit the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina, and Southern Explorations is gearing up to offer 30 different set-departure itineraries plus endless customized possibilities for Patagonia vacations during this high travel season. Pristine Patagonia makes a truly awe-inspiring travel destination, and Southern Explorations’ Patagonia tours allow [...]

July 13, 2011   Posted in: Chile

Cruceros Australis from Chile Named National Geographic Traveler’s Tour of a Lifetime

SANTIAGO, Chile – The 5th annual 50 Tours of a Lifetime announces the “best of” list, naming tour operators from around the globe. As one of the best of the best, Cruceros Australis takes world travelers from the glossy pages of National Geographic Traveler to the icy blue waters of Cape Horn.

May 13, 2010   Posted in: Chile

Head for Chile this Summer for Skiing, Snowboarding and Other Winter Sports

NEW YORK – MAY, 2010 – For avid fans of skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports, heading to the slopes of Chile makes a cool retreat in the heat of the summer. Chile, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s top winter sports destinations, and where numerous professional ski and snowboard teams train during the northern hemisphere [...]

May 6, 2010   Posted in: Chile

My Exclusive Journeys Reminds Travelers: Most Chile Travel Attractions Were Not Affected by the Earthquake

Miami, FL, March, 2010-Though Chile suffered a massive earthquake two weeks ago, most of the country’s sites of interest to travelers were not affected. The tour company My Exclusive Journeys reminds travelers that Patagonia and Torres del Paine in the southernmost part of Chile; the southern part of the Lakes and Volcanoes region; the Atacama [...]

March 15, 2010   Posted in: Chile

Chilean main tourist attractions escape earthquake with little or no damage

By David Eisen | March, 2010 Though the U.S. State Department is urging Americans to avoid travel to Chile, the fact is that many of the country’s major tourist attractions-Patagonia, the Atacame desert, Easter Island-escaped with little or no damage after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake Saturday.

March 3, 2010   Posted in: Chile

Chile destruction much deeper, more damaging, more serious than thought

ETN: A state of catastrophe has been declared after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning off the coast of central Chile. Damage and casualty assessments are still being made, but buildings, bridges and power lines are down in the capital of Santiago, as well as in Concepcion and other areas. Dozens of powerful aftershocks have [...]

March 1, 2010   Posted in: Chile

World’s Toughest Race is Back with the Southernmost Course Ever in Patagonia

CHILEAN PATAGONIA – The Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race returns for its eighth edition next month (February) with the reigning champions taking on the biggest field in history on a course that will create the toughest and most southerly adventure race ever run.

January 27, 2010   Posted in: Chile

Chilean Tourism Industry Promotes National Travel

By Gida Homad-Hamam | December, 2009 In an attempt to survive the economic crisis and the depreciating US dollar, Chile’s tourism industry has amplified national travel promotions targeting local and foreign vacationers.

December 2, 2009   Posted in: Chile

Tourism in Chile is a work in progress

Chile’s tourism industry has considerable potential to grow off a smaller base than the more mature sectors in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. It is very much a work in progress. Factors in Chile’s favor include a wealth of natural attractions, some of the highest levels of personal safety and security in Latin America, a sound economy, [...]

October 23, 2009   Posted in: Chile

TravelMart Latin America 2009 opens in Patagonia

Tourism industry representives and government officials of Chile welcomed the official opening of the 33rd annual TravelMart Latin America in Patagonia. Chile is center stage this year in an attempt to attract both the travel trade industry and consumers to a destination that needs tourism help badly.

September 25, 2009   Posted in: Chile