We are headed to Colombia for two weeks, next September, party of two. I want to get the international flight tickets soon. I would like to know if you think this itinerary would work. We like to stay at nice hotels, take nice walks, but no vigorous hiking, zip lining, etc. Thank you! Wed, Sept 11 outbound flights Arrive MDE at 12:47 PM Private guided walking tour of Comuna 13 Sleep in Medellin Thu, Sept 12 Day trip to El Penol and Guaptape Sleep in Medellin Fri, Sept 13 One half day seeing Medellin sites, Pueblito Paisa and El Centro In the afternoon, have a driver take us to Jardin. Are the ..read more

I'm planning a trip to Chile in March/April of next year for myself, my wife, and two kids (2 and 4). I'm looking at going down there for 2 weeks, flying in and out of Santiago. I'd like to spend at least 4 days in the Atacama Desert (we'd stay in San Pedro de Atacama) and at least 4 days in Patagonia (looking at Puerto Natales). Do you think this is enough time in each place? Is one place more kid friendly than the other? Any absolute, can't miss destinations within Chile? We like hiking and generally being outdoors, though hiking anything more than a few miles may be a bit of challenge with ..read more

Hello, It looks like I will be in Columbia during the Barranquilla Carnival, so was thinking of checking it out. Has anyone done it before? Wondering if I should be staying right in Barranquilla or stay in Cartagena and take a bus in. Is it worth doing for multiple days or will 1 day be enough to get the Carnival experience. Thanks in advance if anyone has any insight. Kk ..read more