Audley Traveler blog

All New Peru

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A year ago, the Sacred Valley of the Incas experienced devastating amounts of rain that damaged villages and cut off the ancient citadel from the outside world. Machu Picchu was closed for two months and visitor numbers to Peru plummeted. However, many used this downtime to take stock and make much needed improvements. Here our specialists take a look at the new developments.
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A Path Less Trodden: Uruguay

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Uruguay is a little-known country that rarely hits the headlines and has somehow managed to keep its delights under wraps. A quick poll in the non-Latin American sections of our office came up with Fray Bentos corned beef and the footballer Diego Forlán as its most famous exports, neither of which are really reason to visit. However, there is much more to this tiny South American country.
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Uncovering South America

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Audley client, Angela Bishop, returned to South America with her husband David in March 2011, having fallen in love with Peru in 1999. Read all about their unforgettable experiences as they travel through Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.
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Machu Picchu

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Located around 2,450 m (8,000 ft) above sea level and nestled on a small plateau in the center of the Andes, the majestic city of Machu Picchu is easily the most iconic of all Incan ruins in Latin America.
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10 Volcanoes Worth Seeing

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Volcanoes can be surprisingly accessible, some even offering the possibility of reaching the crater rim and looking inside to the tumult below. Others are less so, but all are in locations which normally offer sublime views. We showcase 10 of the best and which you could see as part of an individual tailor-made itinerary.
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Top 20 Hotel Pools With A View

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From rooftop hot tubs overlooking bustling cityscapes to a sparkling infinity pool pouring into an emerald lagoon, some of the best hotel pools are made so by the breathtaking views that they command.
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Homestays, Haciendas & Working Farms

We have a number of properties around the world where it’s possible to get involved, work alongside the locals and really get a feel for a place. From a cattle station in Australia to a rubber plantation in India, we present friendly family-run properties which introduce frontier life as it interacts with nature.
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10 Winegrowing Regions worth Visiting

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Whether you’re a serious wine buff, teetotal, or simply enjoy the odd tipple, winegrowing regions are always fascinating places to visit.
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How to Avoid the Crowds at the World's Great Travel Destinations

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Some of the world’s most beautiful, ancient and iconic destinations are well known for good reason, but this popularity usually means that crowds of tourists and sightseers vying for space are a common sight.
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Top Ten Harbor Views

Harbors, a place of haven for boats in stormy weather, can also provide some wonderful vistas. Here are our top ten Harbor views.
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