Enriching experiences in Peru with Orient Express

Posted on November 3rd, 2009, 6:46 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com

All our lives we have looked at those mystical pictures of Machu Picchu and wondered would we ever get  to visit this magical place in Peru.  Well we just returned, and words cannot describe the awesome beauty but we will try. We were delighted to fly Lan Air and were treated to excellent service and enjoyed in business class some of the best sleeper seats we have experienced. Upon arriving in Lima we were...keep reading

Exploring the exotic wildlife and more in Brazil, South America

Posted on October 7th, 2009, 12:32 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com

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The South America trip was great.   Here’s my quick assessment.  Renaissance Hotel Sao Paulo is in a nice neighborhood.  We were able to walk to some very nice shops and restaurants. Pantanal Wildlife Center – Excellent, a true haven for wildlife enthusiasts. We saw an incredible number of birds, mammals and reptiles on our outings and just around the hotel.  They have platforms so you can get...keep reading