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United launching Newark-Buenos Aires routeThe route will be the carrier's 14th to South America and its second to the Argentinean capital.

Disney Wonder first cruise ship to use new Panama Canal locks

Disney Wonder first cruise ship to use new Panama Canal locksThe ship's Panama Canal crossing is part of a 14-night voyage from Port Canaveral to San Diego.

Mark Travel to acquire Exclusive Group TravelAs part of the acquisition, Exclusive Group Travel will operate as part of Mark Travel's Funjet Vacations brand.

Delta applies to fly New York-Rio routeThe airline would compete with LATAM and American Airlines on the route.

Rio de Janeiro hotel to fly Hilton flagThe Windsor Atlantica, located across the street from Copacabana Beach, will be renamed.

A freighter moves through the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal ahead of Windstar Cruises’ Star Pride.

Commerce, history along the Panama CanalSailing the canal is a bucket list item for many veteran cruisers. Although one can see the locks in operation at a visitors...

The white-faced monkey is the most easily spotted of the three monkey species at Manuel Antonio National Park.

Nature supplies plenty of adventures in Costa RicaWhile the country isn't the first place that comes to mind as a cruise destination, an itinerary on Windstar's Star Pride...

Masaya Volcano National Park became Nicaragua’s first national park in 1979.

Nicaragua provides rich diversity of activitiesOur group quickly came to realize that the destination offers a range of experiences designed to appeal to travelers...

The Amazonas will begin taking passengers along the Peruvian Amazon in April.

Peruvian company enters high-end Amazon marketIn April, Rivers & Forest Expeditions will become the latest company to make a run at the high-end consumer on this exotic...

Argentina waives hotel tax for international visitorsHoping to spur increased travel, the country is offering a rebate of the 21% hotel VAT.