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Land of magnificent beaches, vast rain forests and music-fueled cities, bears...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:26 GMT

Land of magnificent beaches, vast rain forests and music-fueled cities, bears an astounding variety of natural and cultural wonders. This is the world’s largest country in the tropics, and the only limit to a journey here is your imagination. Setting the stage are idyllic, unspoiled islands such as Ilha do Mel or Ilha Grande, pristine stretches of coastline fronting emerald seas, and jewel-box colonial towns like Ouro Prêto or . Then you have the cities: , the futuristic inland capital; , historic and colorful pearl of the northeast; megalopolis-with-the-moistest and - of course - . Spectacular, sassy, simply unforgettable - you'll run out of superlatives trying to do this cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city).

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Oh, it’s big all right. Damn big. And we’re not referring to ’s size (a...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:24 GMT

Oh, it’s big all right. Damn big. And we’re not referring to ’s size (a whopping 10 million sq km, making it the world’s second-largest country). What we’re talking about here is the handle on a Canadian beer case – big enough to fit your hands, even with mittens on. If you think that’s impressive, consider ’s other mondo attributes. Its terrain is filled with them, from mammoth mountains to hulking glaciers to immense polychromatic skies. Then there are the creatures that roam the terrain and its waterways – grizzly bear, moose, polar bear, humpback whales – each one huger than the next. is impossible to dislike, but go ahead and give it a shot. You don’t like festival-packed cities like and that offer the world’s best quality of life? Then take a double dose of history in , , ’s oldest city. Not enamored with the prospect of hiking, skiing or snowboarding over the cloud-poking mountains of Banff & Jasper National Parks? Try a slow ride through the wheat-waving prairies of . You want a nosh lighter than beef or whale blubber? Pick up ripe peaches and cheeses from the ’s local farmers’ markets.

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Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty, with...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:19 GMT

Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty, with attractions ranging from the towering volcanic peaks of the Andes to the ancient forests of the Lake District. There are a multitude of very good parks here, and plenty of opportunities for fine adventure travel. Chile is justly famous as the location of Torres del Paine, considered by many to be the finest nature travel destination in all of South America.

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The is home to several of the world’s most exciting cities; some truly mind...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:15 GMT

The is home to several of the world’s most exciting cities; some truly mind blowing landscapes, a strong sense of regionalism, a trenchant mythology, more history than the country gives credit for, and arguably some of the most approachable natives in the world.

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Real travelers love . It’s as though the continent was built for travel; a...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:13 GMT

Real travelers love . It’s as though the continent was built for travel; a place that excites, thrills, challenges and infuriates.Sweat yourself dizzy on an Amazon canoe ride before ending the day caiman-watching on a black-water lagoon. Brave a white-knuckle bus ride down Peruvian slopes and be astounded by endless Andean vistas. Endure Patagonia’s wind-driven rain while chasing life-affirming sunsets or simply lose yourself (and possibly your belongings) in the break-neck chaos of Buenos Aires or Salvador.

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Rich in ancient culture and tradition, Peru is also home to imperial ruins of...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:33:07 GMT

Rich in ancient culture and tradition, Peru is also home to imperial ruins of great civilizations, including the lost city of Machu Picchu and The Nasca Lines, an enigma of mysterious desert etchings. The Peruvian Andes provide unrivalled mountain trekking and cycling prospects for the adrenaline seeker, as well as the spiritual traveler seeking the teachings of a shaman. At the other end of the spectrum there is Lima, Peru's desert metropolis boasting some of the best nightlife, music, and museums in all of South America.

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