Do you prefer soaking up culture in the city, roughing it in the middle of nowhere or getting pampered on the beach? We all have a different idea about what makes for a memorable holiday. Whether you are looking for peace and quiet or a piece of the action, Latin America will have something for you.
With 19 countries to choose from, this is unquestionably the continent of choices. It contains everything from jungle to beaches, colonial towns to mega cities, mountains, lakes, glaciers, ancient civilisations, high deserts and flooded wetlands, not to mention a profusion of wildlife. So, if you are struggling to find a holiday this year, whether it be for you, your family or someone special, give us a call and we can find something for you.
For: The Romantic
Best Areas: The wine region of Mendoza or Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Best Hotels: Cavas Wine Lodge has individual bungalows surrounded by vineyards whilst Casa Palopo overlooks the volcanoes on Lake Atitlan.
When to Go: All year round
For: The Adventurer
Best Area: Atacama, Chile. Here you will find remote salt flats, horse riding, high altitude trekking and the valley of the moon
Best Hotels: Awasi Atacama with its individual adobe bungalows and Tierra Atacama
When to Go: All year round, though Mar-Nov is best
For: The Beach Bum
Best Area: The coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula. Powder white beaches from Cancun to Tulum as well as a pristine reef
Best Hotels: The Viceroy Riviera Maya or the Esencia
When to Go: Dec-June
For: The Tomb Raider
Best Area: The Cayo District in Belize which has numerous Mayan ruins within easy striking distance, including the impressive Tikal across the border in Guatemala
Best Hotel: Chaa Creek. A range of rooms from individual cottages to suites with private plunge pools
When to Go: Dec-May
For: The City Escape
Best Areas: Buenos Aires with its colonial barrios, antique markets and intimate tango shows though the Casco Viejo in Panama City is also stunning
Best Hotels: The world class Palacio Duhau in Buenos Aires. In Panama City the Canal House only has three superb rooms.
When to Go: All year round