Summer Trips that Transform - Get Comfortable in the Saddle at Hacienda Zuleta

Summer Trips that Transform - Get Comfortable in the Saddle at Hacienda Zuleta

The quality of Zuleta’s horses and the expertise of their local riding guides and cowboys is reflected in the yearly return of guests for whom a week of riding through the Andes above Hacienda Zuleta is an annual experience.  But you don’t have to be an equestrian expert to experience the 4,000 acre historical working farm and surrounding countryside on horseback.

Summer Trips that Transform - Learn the Art of Naturalist Guiding at Lapa Rios Ecolodge

Summer Trips that Transform - Learn the Art of Naturalist Guiding at Lapa Rios Ecolodge

Is your ultimate dream to identify wildlife with the soothing accuracy of David Attenborough? Whether you are a budding biologist, a hardcore nature enthusiast or a wannabe birder, the guiding pros at Lapa Rios can take your identification and interpretation skills to the next level with their 5-night Lapa Rios Guide School, available in May, June and August of 2018.
 

Summer Trips that Transform, Inspire & Enlighten

Summer Trips that Transform, Inspire & Enlighten

For today’s traveler, the summer holiday season isn’t just about relaxing on a beach with a frozen cocktail or soaking up sunshine somewhere. Increasingly, travelers want to utilize their vacation time to learn a new skill, pursue personal development, or tackle a physical challenge that leave them transformed. These destinations offer just that.

The Cayuga Collection - Leaders in Sustainable Luxury

The Cayuga Collection - Leaders in Sustainable Luxury

Get to know the mission and values of the Cayuga Collection, a world leader in providing sustainable hospitality experiences. The six properties that we currently represent in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama are all managed by Cayuga. 

Luisella Garmendia of Inkaterra La Casona - The People Behind the Experience

Luisella Garmendia of Inkaterra La Casona - The People Behind the Experience

Inkaterra La Casona has a reputation as one of the most bespoke and exclusive properties in all of Cusco. It can be hard to book for your clients due to its limited availability and sterling reputation, but it's so worth it when you can! We sat down with Luisella Garmendia, the General Manager, to learn a bit more about Inkaterra La Casona and what sets it apart.

Ecuador with the Kids - Pint Size Pilot

Ecuador with the Kids - Pint Size Pilot

Earlier this year, I helped Tara Cannon arrange a trip to Ecuador with her husband and two children, ages 9 and 12. Tara is the founder of the leading family-travel blog 'Pint Size Pilot'. Through documenting her own experiences of traveling as a family, she seeks to show other parents that having children does not mean an end to exotic, interesting or adventurous journeys.

Hacienda Bambusa's Olivier Dufeu & Diego Ruiz - The People Behind the Experience

Hacienda Bambusa's Olivier Dufeu & Diego Ruiz - The People Behind the Experience

Hacienda Bambusa is a hidden gem in Colombia. It's remote, tucked away at the foothills of the Andes in the lush central coffee region, a position that is equal parts magically charming and logistically challenging.  Colombian Contemporary artist Santiago Montoya owns the property; here we find out more about the magic of Bambusa.